Onward to Victory: A Notre Dame Football Podcast

If you have been alive any time between 1993 and now, there is approximately a 92.5% chance you have watched the movie Rudy. Okay, so I have no clue if that statistic is correct, but the tale of the undersized walk-on who was able to break in with the Notre Dame football team is truly timeless. As is the movie. But, have you ever heard the story of how Rudy actually became a movie? At times, the movie actually being made felt like a longer shot than Rudy himself seeing the game that Saturday against Georgia Tech! Tune in and learn about the arduous, winding path Rudy took to get to the big screen!

Grab a seat! Today, Alex raps about a true classic in the annals of Irish history - Joe Montana and the 1979 Cotton Bowl! Needless to say, never has a bowl of chicken soup played such a pivotal role in the outcome of a football game, season, and a star player's legacy! This is a heck of a story - I hope you enjoy it.

 Don't hesitate to reach out to the show any way you'd like. I hope everyone is staying healthy and as well as can be expected during this trying time. Stay up, Irish fans! Brighter days are coming.

The third episode of the month?! Phew! 

Irish coach Knute Rockne and baseball slugger Babe Ruth's ascent to fame almost perfectly coincided with each other's, and were even the subject of a couple famous photographs. So what's the story here? Ever wonder where and when cross-promoting between sports became much more prevalent? I give you Exhibit A and B...Knute Rockne and Babe Ruth! Today, Alex sets the two legends on a collision course, where they were only destined to meet. 

I hope everyone is staying well. I know there are many baseball fans in the audience who are now coping with the postponement of Opening Day. Given that, I hope this episode can scratch the baseball as well as the Irish itch!

Enjoy!

With such a long tradition of producing quality college and NFL-caliber tight ends at Notre Dame, you ever wonder who were among the first in line? Allow me to introduce Jim Mutscheller, the subject of today's episode! Punishing blocker? Check. Possession pass catcher? Check. Red zone threat? Triple-check. Follow a thrilling college then professional career, all while Mutscheller redefined the tight end position. 

I think you will all enjoy this one. Please take all precautions to stay safe and healthy as we ride this Coronavirus storm out!

Episode seventeen! Today, Alex makes a pilgrimage to South Bend, Indiana to have a sit down with Jeff Harrell, author of the upcoming, groundbreaking, subversive Knute Rockne biography, titled 'Rockne of Ages'. 

This episode, recorded at the legendary Augie's Locker Room, serves as something of an addendum to episode ten, which was last November's 'True Crime' episode about Coach Rockne's plane crash and the theory that it was perpetrated by Al Capone's mob. But boy, Rocke of Ages is going to be so much more! 

Sit back and enjoy some against the grain-type of ND talk with Jeff and Alex. You're sure to enjoy!

The third and final part of the Notre Dame and the Civil War series! Today, Alex tackles the tale of William Tecumseh Sherman, famous Union Civil War general, who also had a deep connection to the University of Notre Dame. 

Hopefully you have enjoyed the Civil War miniseries! Please let the show a message if you'd like for any of your thoughts to be read over the next episode!

Episode fifteen is part two of Onward to Victory's Notre Dame and the Civil War three-part series! 

For today's episode, Alex hones in possibly the most famous priest of the American Civil War, Father William Corby, and his incredibly significant connection and contributions to the University of Notre Dame.

It's another story of faith, bravery, and commitment as we walk through the conflict through the eyes of an unarmed non-combatant, who served on the front lines in a completely different capacity!

I hope you enjoy this one - there's also some tips on Corby sights around campus!

PS: Forgive the scratchy voice - it wasn't feeling 100% I guess!

How about it? Episode fourteen!

11-2! For the eighth time in school history, we have won 11 games! Congrats, fellas! Congrats to us fans too, for digging such an awesome program. Well, now what? I guess since it's the 'off-season' now, let's do something different. If you're a loyal listener of the show, you may realize I am bit of a history nerd who enjoys to contextualize Notre Dame historically, both from a football and non-football standpoint within these episodes.

With that being said, let's go on a bit of a journey, back over 150 years to the American Civil War! 

I am proud to present Notre Dame and the Civil War - Part One: The Student-Turned-Soldier. 

As the placard suggests, this will be a three-part series. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Onward to Victory!

It's a cavalcade of facts, statistics, opinion, insight, and analysis as Alex looks back at the 2019 regular season and looks forward to the 2019 Camping World Bowl against Iowa State!

Contained within this episode:

*Perspectives on the Camping World Bowl Selection

*2019 Regular season statistical recap

*Thoughts on coach Brian Kelly’s job performance

*A look into the school record book

 *George Gipp Minute

In episode twelve, Alex will take a quick glance at the 2019 Irish, now that the regular season has officially concluded, and give a an even quicker glance at the 2020 schedule.

For the feature, Alex looks at the time Canadian Football League defeated the National Football League, with former Irish wide receiver Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail in the cross-hairs of the contest! A fun, light story involving one of the most explosive Notre Dame players in history.

The debut of the 'George Gipp Minute', where Alex can gush about The Gipper, and share one of his many cool stories...for roughly one minute. 

Enjoy!