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**ndfantp** · 08-01-2007, 10:50 AM

The backer isn't so much a tourist trap, but rather a student hang out. I would say 95% of their business is done through students during the school year. So don't be expecting too much if you go in there.

If you arrive early on campus on Friday's, its always a good idea to go check out the marching band practicing in the parking lots on the south side of the stadium. Also if you go to the dome around 4 p.m. the trumpet section plays some tunes inside the rotunda.

**Irishtat** · 08-02-2007, 09:56 PM

Great stuff!

OCIrish · 08-07-2007, 07:05 PM

Last year was my first gameday at ND. My wife got us tickets for my birthday to the Purdue game. We did check out a good part of the list, but she was sick so we didn't head up early (from Ft. Wayne). Even if you don't get most of those things accomplished, gameday is still very much a magical day. The crowd, the tradition, the Band, it's all electrical. South Bend in late Sep. early Oct. is such a beautiful place to be, I liken it to Tennessee in late Oct. early Nov. The trees are in full color change and there is absolutely no better place on God's green earth than a Sat. on campus. I've been up to the last 5 Blue and Gold games, but it pales in comparison to Gameday. If you haven't been, spend the money if you have too, but it is a must. It, to this point has been the single greatest day of my life. Which will probably change anyday now with my son being due anytime now. I just can't say enough to anyone who hasn't been there for Gameday, just how special and amazing it truly is.

Go Irish!!!!!!!!!

Having said that, Sep. 1st can't get here soon enough!!!!!

GoshenGipper · 08-07-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OCIrish

Last year was my first gameday at ND. My wife got us tickets for my birthday to the Purdue game. We did check out a good part of the list, but she was sick so we didn't head up early (from Ft. Wayne). Even if you don't get most of those things accomplished, gameday is still very much a magical day. The crowd, the tradition, the Band, it's all electrical. South Bend in late Sep. early Oct. is such a beautiful place to be, I liken it to Tennessee in late Oct. early Nov. The trees are in full color change and there is absolutely no better place on God's green earth than a Sat. on campus. I've been up to the last 5 Blue and Gold games, but it pales in comparison to Gameday. If you haven't been, spend the money if you have too, but it is a must. It, to this point has been the single greatest day of my life. Which will probably change anyday now with my son being due anytime now. I just can't say enough to anyone who hasn't been there for Gameday, just how special and amazing it truly is.

Go Irish!!!!!!!!!

Having said that, Sep. 1st can't get here soon enough!!!!!

Don't tell your wife that. I have a feeling she might think your wedding day should be.

OCIrish · 08-07-2007, 09:57 PM

She was with me, so that made it special as well.

Greenrooney · 08-13-2007, 10:43 AM

OCIrish,

Thank you for the heads up about this site.

johnnd05 · 08-13-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenrooney

OCIrish,

Thank you for the heads up about this site.

Welcome, Greenrooney! Looking forward to seeing you contribute.

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OCIrish Newman's Law Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2 hrs. from the Mecca of CFB Posts: 373 Cash: 6.14 Bank: 600.72 Total Bankroll: 606.86 Donate	Last year was my first gameday at ND. My wife got us tickets for my birthday to the Purdue game. We did check out a good part of the list, but she was sick so we didn't head up early (from Ft. Wayne). Even if you don't get most of those things accomplished, gameday is still very much a magical day. The crowd, the tradition, the Band, it's all electrical. South Bend in late Sep. early Oct. is such a beautiful place to be, I liken it to Tennessee in late Oct. early Nov. The trees are in full color change and there is absolutely no better place on God's green earth than a Sat. on campus. I've been up to the last 5 Blue and Gold games, but it pales in comparison to Gameday. If you haven't been, spend the money if you have too, but it is a must. It, to this point has been the single greatest day of my life. Which will probably change anyday now with my son being due anytime now. I just can't say enough to anyone who hasn't been there for Gameday, just how special and amazing it truly is. Go Irish!!!!!!!!! Having said that, Sep. 1st can't get here soon enough!!!!!

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OCIrish Newman's Law Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2 hrs. from the Mecca of CFB Posts: 373 Cash: 6.14 Bank: 600.72 Total Bankroll: 606.86 Donate	She was with me, so that made it special as well.

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