University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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bv Faith Martin Saturday morning warm-ups Notre Dame football games are probably the most recognized collegiate football games in the country. People from all over are aware of the Fighting Irish. Many people attend games only to experience the loyalty ex- pressed by the crowds because game days on campus are incred- ible. Nothing beats a Notre Dame football game. There is a tremendous spirit shared by ev- eryone lucky enough to pack into the stadium. Fortunately, the fun be- gins long before fans even reach the stadium. Parents, alumni, students, and fans all join in the pre- game festivities across cam- pus. People from coast to coast gather in the parking lots and on the practice fields as early as nine o ' clock in the morning to hang out, reminisce, and prepare for the game of the day. Most Notre Dame fans agree that no other school quite captures the emotion or spirit shared on Saturday fall mornings at Notre Dame. From the trailer homes and buses adorned in Notre Dame decor to the creative air toys marking specific tailgaters, Notre Dame fans defi- nitely know how to have fun. In addition to tailgating, numerous campus groups spon- sored fundraising booths. By selling brats and hot dogs on the quad, students have the oppor- tunity to participate in the fes- tivities, and raise funds for their residence hall or organization. Although tailgating is the most popular pre-game form of entertainment, many fans also partake in more traditional festivities unique to Notre Dame. Before each game, the football players attend a mass, praying for victory. Fans may also reflect in prayer at the Grotto. After the players march to the football stadium, the Irish Guard and band prepare to lead the crowd to the stadium. s tudents dive into the veggies and orange juice near the stadium to get motivated for the afternoon game. Photo by: Danielle Moore Campus Life

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r r oach Davie welcomed the student body into a new era of Notre Dame history. Davie emphasized the importance of Notre Dame fans to the success of the team. Th 3 I Ihe Irish Guard proudly made its first appearance of the season at the Geor- gia Tech pep rally. The crowd burst into cheers as the Guard led the band into the stadium. w V, Photo by. Danielle Moore The girls from Lewis Hall made their support and enthusiam for the Irish heard. Lewis Hall was one of the four dorms to sponsor the first pep rally in the stadium. etftma me uwd CWM UMWI pcxtcti new- Campus Life 1 9|

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rish fans pray before the game at the Grotto. They hope that their prayers for a victory will be answered. ans gather outside of the newly remod- eled stadium for tailgating festivities. 110 - -n a mass, . Fans may n in payer at fa players march iiiii, the Irish A member of the Knights of Colombus % makes an appeal to hungry fans. The - . m popular Knights of Colombus steak sand- wiches are a pre-game tradition. tvvuwwt att Campus Life 2 1 1