For a tiny Catholic school in Northern Indiana to become synonymous and inseparable with college football, a larger than life figure must transform it. No coach in the twentieth century approached Knute Kenneth Rockne. In any quantifiable way. Rockne possessed a brilliant intellect that would have foreshadowed success in any endeavor. As a player, Rockne and quarterback Gus Dorais combined to upset the mighty Army in 1913. From his arrival as head coach in 1918, Notre Dame slowly evolved into a brand unrivaled in college football. Rockne was a Carny Huckster, inventing stories about his sick ailing son and even the deathbed "Win one for the Gipper" speech. Its a fact that Rockne lied about the first event. And almost certainly the latter!! His teams were typically undersized, but lightning quick. Utilizing motion and shifts to outmaneuver opponents. Each time a play would be outlawed, Rockne would invent another. He was forever one year ahead of the rules committee. His motivational repertoire was limitless. Yet, his greatest gift was as a promoter. Rockne knew that for Notre Dame and the game to grow, games must span the width of the nation. Notre Dame traveled and beat the best. Soon an entire nation latched onto the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame didnt charge networks for radio rights, which sent stations clamoring to cover them. Most of all, Rockne made friends with sportswriters across the country. This prejudiced them on behalf of Notre Dame. Along with an entire nation of young boys dreaming of playing for them. And Rockne did all this before dying at just 43 years old in a plane crash!! His only equal as a coaching figure is the incomparable Vince Lombardi. Rockne was a mover and shaker that set the tone for everything that followed him. All of his own creation.

I love both schools Notre Dame☘️ and USC⛑️

ND needs another Heisman Trophy winner. With Bush getting his trophy back, USC now leads ND in Heisman trophy winners: 8 to 7. Fifteen Heisman Trophy winners between two teams is really impressive.

I love Notre Dame .

I’m a UCLA guy, hated for suc is in my blood. The enemy of my enemy is my ally. # 4sUp # GoIrish

I love the way we’ve owned USC. Even that, I respect USC. Greatest intersectional rivalry in college football history. They’re the real rivals for the Irish. Thanks Michigan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Who’s here wetter we smothered them 48-20

Bury SC

Usc cannot play Ndame anymore starting 2026, as out of conference ever again. Notredame needs to join the B1G, or find themselves a new rival.

I like UC Berkeley, but I don't likd USC so Go Fighting Irish!

Rudy was offsides!!!

Go Irish