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=Welcome to my Page!! Here you will learn all about Notre Dame, The College, not the gargoyles!!!! The University of Notre Dame =

= = =The Founder: = = = =Notre Dame was founded by Reverend Edward Fredrick Sorin, a french priest who was traveling to America to start a church. He and another group of french priests found the land granted to them on one cold, bitter day. Little did they know, that the land would become a major university. Throughout the first years of Notre Dame, It was faith, courage, and motivation that drove him forward through the tough times. Father Sorin had a huge amount of faith, which is exactly what helped Notre Dame University get to where they are today. His faith even led the University through the time when the Main building caught fire and burned to the ground. Almost all of the University had housed in that building. After the fire he said "I came here as a young man and dreamed of making a great university in honor of our lady. But I built it too small and she had to burn it down to make a point. So, tomorrow as soon as the bricks cool, we will rebuild it, bigger and better than ever." As you can see, Father Sorin was the perfect person to found this amazing University. = = = = = = = = = = = =Lou Holtz: = =Lou Holtz is one of the most famous Notre Dame coaches ever. He led the Irish to many victories, with his encouraging words and great coaching skills. Lou Holtz started coaching Notre Dame in 1986, and continued coaching until 1996. His sons, Kevin and "Skip" Holtz also went after their father and attended Notre Dame. = =Some of Lou Holtz sayings include... = ="Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it." = ="No one has ever drowned in sweat" = ="On this team, we're all united in a common goal, to keep my job." = =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">" The one who complains about the ball bouncing is likely the one who dropped it" = =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"If you burn your neighbors house down, it doesn't make yours look any better" "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." "It's not the load that breaks you down, its the way you carry it." "Elimination is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated." = =<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: rgb(8, 8, 84);">As you can see, Lou Holtz was a very intelligent man. throughout his career at Notre Dame, many people looked up to him as a role model. = =<span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> = =<span style="display: block; font-size: 130%; color: #b1b10b; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; background-color: #080854; text-align: center;">History: = = <span style="font-size: 99%; color: rgb(8, 8, 84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Notre Dame University started in 1842 on November 26. The Founder named Notre Dame in his native language: L'Universite de Notre Dame du Lac or The University of our Lady of the Lake. The Birth of this beautiful University all started on a cold, bitter day. = <span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The Notre Dame Football team went a long way from the original way they were at first. Before the Notre Dame Football team was called the Irish, they were called the Catholics, since Notre Dame was all Catholics. Then, later, they were called the Irish, because they would here "Kill the Fighting Irish". So they were called the Fighting Irish, and their Mascot was an Irish Terrier. Currently, their actual mascot is a Leprechaun. At first, Notre Dame wore anything but uniforms. They wore basically pads. They didn't start wearing numbers on their jerseys until 1914. = =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Notre Dame may not be the oldest college, but they have changed a lot. =



=<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> = =<span style="display: block; font-size: 130%; color: #080854; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; background-color: #b1b10b; text-align: center;">And While You're There... = =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Notre Dame Is a beautiful campus with many beautiful sights to go and see. One of the most famous sights to see is the Golden Dome. The Virgin Mother Mary stands atop the Golden Dome on the Main Building. Though you may have to shade your eyes to get the best view, it is most definitely worth it. If you're looking to go to mass after the football game, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the place to be!!! Everybody's welcome in this beautiful church! If you just want to simply stop by just to see the grotto, want to light a candle in prayer, or want to say a prayer for someone special, you will want to go see the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. If you're looking for the perfect poster, ball, ND apparel, or even just a good book to read, the Notre Dame Bookstore has it all!! If you're in the end-zone and Notre Dame scores a touchdown, it's not very weird to look up and see "Touchdown Jesus" smiling back up. Touchdown Jesus wasn't meant to look like he was doing the touchdown arms, he was simply in the hosanna pose. If you're planning to visit Notre Dame, many people would agree that it's the prettiest in the fall. Notre Dame most definitely has a beautiful campus. =



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=<span style="color: rgb(20,20,93); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> = =<span style="display: block; font-size: 120%; color: #b1b10b; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; background-color: #14145d; text-align: center;">Resources = <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: rgb(8, 8, 84);">**Some books and websites you might want to check out:**

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: rgb(8, 8, 84);">Langford Jim, Langford Jeremy; The Spirit of Notre Dame; 2005 ; Doubleday
=<span style="font-size: 90%; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: rgb(8, 8, 84);">Strasen, Marty; Notre Dame Football Yesterday & Today; 2008; Publications International, Ltd. = =<span style="font-size: 110%; color: rgb(8,8,84); font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> <span style="font-size: 90%; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">[|Lou Holtz Picture] =

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