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Happy Friday everyone! I have access to thousands and thousands of Notre Dame Fighting Irish photos, and will never use a small fraction of those on this site. The thing is though — I want to, and I’m going to give it a solid shot as a way to bless the beginning of the weekend throughout the season.
The Purdue Boilermakers are back in town for the first time since 2012, and it’s lkate in the day — SO LFG!
LOVE THEE
Yes this post is technically about Purdue this week, and this image is from the famous 1966 game — famous for Terry Hanratty lighting it up with Jim Seymour. But... it’s also just a gorgeous shot that everyone should see.
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WIN
Brian Kelly’s first ever game as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish was a 23-12 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. Funny how Saturday’s game against Purdue, after all these years, could be the win that ties him with Knute Rockne as the all-time wins leader at Notre Dame.
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BLANK SPACE
We might as well stay with that 2010 game just to post this fantastic shot of Taylor Swift covered head to toe in Irish gear.
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BIG 10 STARS
No... Vince Vaughn is not at a Notre Dame vs Purdue game in this picture — it’s against the Michigan State Spartans. However, I did briefly meet Vaughn at the 2012 game against Purdue. So... there ya go.
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BACKUP THE WIN
In 2000, Drew Brees came to town and lost to Notre Dame backup quarterback Gary Godsey (who was also a tight end). Here’s the Wikipedia entry: “Nick Setta’s field goal as time ran out lifted the Fighting Irish to a come-from-behind victory. Fighting Irish quarterback Gary Godsey, making his first start in place of the injured Arnaz Battle, outdueled Drew Brees.”
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