A message from the students of Notre Dame

[Irish#1]

Originally Posted by ClausentoTate

I just don't get what the commercial is saying or who it's directed toward. Is it directed at recruits? The students literally have zero to do with the athletic department or the student-athlete graduation rate. They could literally repackage this commercial without a reference to students and nothing would change, hence the question.

As a double domer I'd rather them just do another fighting commercial or reference that we're #1 in a whole host of other things, or even just say that we're a community and not just "the student body" and "the athletes".

It's to tell everyone that ND cares about the student as a person and not just as an athlete.

It also tells all of those ND haters in the media that, yes we can do it with strict academics that you said held us back, along with the weather.

[yankeeND]

Love it! Now let's make the football part official on Monday!

[WakeUpEchoes]

You could also say it represents a unity between the athletes and the students, something that most schools do not have.

[Chamellion]

Originally Posted by ClausentoTate

Why is this "a message from the students"?

Filmed starring exclusively students. They sent out an email asking for people to go to the stadium to film this commercial. I passed because the day was an absolute s*** show, pouring rain and miserable.

Email they sent out

Notre Dame students -
Want to be a part of the most watched cable broadcast in history? That’s right – over 30 million viewers. The University is producing its 30-second institutional message to air during the BCS National Championship Game.
And it will feature you.
Professional crews, along with staff from the University Communications department, will be videotaping this Friday, December 7. The spot calls for multiple shots of students congregating at Notre Dame Stadium.
We’re asking students to arrive at the Rockne Gate of the stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday (December 7). This is the gate with the entrance to the tunnel that’s directly across from the library. The first 600 students will be allowed in the stadium, where they will play a crucial role in communicating the message of the spot. We anticipate the videotaping to be complete by 5:30 p.m.
While only 600 will be a part of the filming inside the stadium, the remaining students who arrive may be featured in exterior shots outside the stadium.
This is your chance to show your enthusiasm for your university and the #1 football team in the land! It's time to tell the world, "Here come the Irish!"

[Andrew Evenstar]

RUDY ost <3

[BobD]

Originally Posted by WakeUpEchoes

You could also say it represents a unity between the athletes and the students, something that most schools do not have.

Yep, everyone at Notre Dame is a student first.

[OCIrish]

LOVE the commercial!!!