Irish Football Fix

On the November 25th and December 2nd editions of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo spoke with Notre Dame legend Bryant Young in our Focus on Faith interview.

The interview was so great we broke it up into two segments on the radio show but have combined them here into one easy to listen to podcast about the amazing career and life Bryant has lived.

Young was an outstanding defensive lineman at Notre Dame and captain of the 1993 Irish squad. We discuss why he chose Notre Dame and that wild 93 season. He also shares the incredible story of how he and his now long time wife began dating while at ND.

Young went on to a lengthy Hall of Fame NFL career but also had to overcome a gruesome injury that nearly resulted in amputation.

We also discuss the passing of Young's son Colby to cancer and how inspired the family was by Colby's fight. Bryant gives a moving tribute about his faith growing even stronger through the fight.

And we start the conversation talking about another son Bryce, who is a freshman having a standout rookie season for the Irish. Bryant explains how important it is for him to be a Notre Dame dad right now over being a former Notre Dame player.

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On the December 2nd, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo breakdown the playoff bound Notre Dame football team.

In segment 1, we look at how Notre Dame has made it to the College Football Playoff 84 days after losing to NIU, clinching their spot with a hard fought win at USC.

In segment 2, we continue to look at how the Irish got it done versus USC plus check in on the playoff picture and potential opponents while also discussing who we think is Notre Dame's team MVP.

In segment 3, it's part 2 of 2 of our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame great Bryant Young.

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On the November 25th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the state of the Irish as Notre Dame is a win over USC away from reaching the College Football Playoffs.

In segment 1, we look at Notre Dame's dominating win over Army and how that puts the Irish in a great place to host a College Football Playoff game if they can beat USC.

In segment 2, it's part 1 of 2 of our Focus on Faith interview with Notre Dame great Bryant Young.

In segment 3, we breakdown the matchup at USC which won't be easy, despite USC's 6-5 record. They guys will explain why this will be a very difficult matchup.

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On the November 18th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Army men's basketball head coach and Notre Dame alum Kevin Kuwik about his inspiring story.

Kuwik came to Notre Dame on an ROTC Scholarship. While he didn't play basketball at Notre Dame, he served as a student coach under John MacLeod and then Irish assistant Fran McCaffery.

Kuwik began his coaching career while serving his obligation to the Army. He thought his eight years was up when while an assistant coach at Ohio, he was called to serve in Iraq. Kuwik's unit actually arranged for him to get his 2-week break back stateside during the MAC Conference Tournament and Kuwik returned to surprise his head coach and team. They'd go on to win the MAC tournament and make the Big Dance with Kuwik a part of it all.

A few years later, Kuwik's girlfriend was killed in a plane crash. While working as an assistant coach under Brad Stevens at Butler and then Thad Matta at Ohio State, Kuwik would head back and forth to Washington D.C. to lobby for stricter regulations on pilot in terms of flying experience. He would get the law changed.

In 2023, he became the head coach at Army.

Kuwik shares about his journey through coaching, maximizing the opportunity that Notre Dame gave him, serving in Iraq, the honor of coaching Army, being a dad and husband and how his faith has guided him throughout it all.

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On the November 18th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at the state of the Irish coming out of a win over Virginia and heading into the 2nd last game of the regular season against undefeated Army.

In segment 1, we look at where Notre Dame stands in the playoff picture, the dominance from the defense especially when it comes to turnovers, where would the Irish offense be without Jeremiyah Love and ND's Senior Day win over Virginia.

In segment 2, we remember Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust who passed away last week. Plus, an inspiring interview with Army men's basketball coach and Notre Dame graduate Kevin Kuwik in our Focus on Faith interview.

In segment 3, we breakdown the matchup at Yankee Stadium with undefeated Army and look at what the Irish will have to do to come away with a victory. The guys wrap up the show with their predictions.

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On the November 11th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Chuck Freeby chats with one of his long time friends, Andrew Budzinski in our Focus on Faith interview. Andy has the unique experience of going from Notre Dame leprechaun to a Catholic priest.

In this candid conversation, Fr. Andy explains his journey to simply getting into Notre Dame and once he did, why he wanted to become the leprechaun. He shares vivid memories of the 1993 Game of the Century between Notre Dame and Florida where he served as the leprechaun, hosting the pep rally the night before and have a sideline view of Notre Dame taking down the #1 Seminoles.

A South Bend native, Fr. Andy now serves as the Pastor at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend.

Fr. Andrew explains how he decided he wanted to become a priest, presiding over the funeral of his father this year and the hilarious story of how he told he convinced his dad that Notre Dame had hired Jim Harbaugh as its next head coach.

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On the November 11th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at state of the Irish following a 52-3 thumping of Florida State and preview this week's matchup with Virginia.

In segment 1, we look at where Notre Dame stands in the playoff picture, the dominance from the defense against FSU, the explosiveness of the running backs and Notre Dame's habit of not scoring for long stretches in the 1st half.

In segment 2, Chuck chats with former Notre Dame leprechaun turned Catholic Priest, Fr. Andrew Budzinski in our Focus on Faith interview.

In segment 3, Irish coach Marcus Freeman discusses the team's confidence and the guys breakdown the matchup with Virginia.

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Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

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On the November 4th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in our Focus on Faith interview.

Price has had a rollercoaster ride at Notre Dame that began with an injury before he ever played for the Irish to having a massive kickoff return for a touchdown against USC last year. This year too from fumbling against Louisville this season and being benched for the rest of the game to bouncing back from the fumble to be a key piece for the Irish offense the last several weeks.

How does he get through the good and the bad? Faith. It started when Price was a kid in faith filled home, grew when his mom battled cancer and he had to step up and help take care of his siblings and has grown even stronger since coming to Notre Dame.

Price says he loves going to Mass before games & one way he centers himself---by listening to gospel music, sometimes even before games.

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On the November 4th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo look at where the Irish stand 2/3 of the way through the regular season and preview their home matchup against Florida State.

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In segment 1, the guys breakdown the importance of the Irish not falling into the trap of Florida State being 1-8, where ND stands in the big picture for the College Football Playoff Race and who the newcomer of the year is.

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In segment 2, we give out our grades position by position for the 2nd time this season and discuss where Notre Dame has improved and where they've regressed since the 1st bye week.

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In segment 3, it's our Focus on Faith segment as Riley Leonard discusses how he's built his confidence in the last month with faith being at the center of it. And then our Focus on Faith interview is with Irish running back Jadarian Price.

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In segment 4, Chuck delivers an epic rant on how bad Florida State is.

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On the October 28th, 2024 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union's Irish Football Fix, host Angelo Di Carlo chats with Notre Dame women’s basketball superstar Hannah Hidalgo in our Focus on Faith interview.

Hidalgo burst onto the scene as a freshman, leading the nation in steals while averaging 22.6 points per game and earning All American honors. She’s a preseason pick to be an All American again this year as the Irish have very high hopes for the upcoming season.

After getting Notre Dame to the Sweet 16 last season, Hidalgo was asked in the postgame press conference “what pushes you?” She answered.... Jesus Christ. On one of the biggest stages, Hidalgo went out of her way to put her faith front and center.

Hidalgo has a deep faith that started thanks to her parents but enhanced greatly when she time during the pandemic to dive into the Bible. She’s intentional about prayer as a college student and makes time to pray whenever she can, including before games. She has a special bond with Irish head coach Niele Ivey. The two even go to Church together.

Hannah also discusses the upcoming season and how scary the Irish backcourt could be with Olivia Miles back in the fold.

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Thank you to Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for being the title sponsor of the Irish Football Fix: www.notredamefcu.com

Thank you to Tony Letcher with Health Markets for being our presenting sponsor: www.tletcher.com

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