NDFan537
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I discovered this site about a week ago because my closesest friend who is a bigger ND fan than even me told me about it. I came on here very excited hoping to meet other fans that had a serious intrest in the Program and the direction it was headed. To some of you it is headed South and to others it is headed North. Both opinions are fine and there is evidence to support either viewpoint. I have noticed that there have been some wars of the words, if you will, by some of the members.That is the last thing we need, we should all stick together and grasp on to our common bond.
I would appreciate everyone to not critize one another on this thread. I would like to know all members stories as to why they are a ND fan. I believe that maybe we can see the commen intrest of each other and be able to accept each others opinions a little more. For instance I personally have great faith in Jimmy as the QB. I believe his reputation preceeded him a little and Charlie put a little too much on his shoulders too soon. However, I think that with experience and maturity he will become a great college qb.(In moments during the season I was excited and confident and in moments I felt like an idiot for believing in him.) My friend, however, believes Jimmy will take a seat in the spring and Dane will be the man. He always mentions the High School All-American game where Dane and Michael Floyd looked like soulmates as his defense in the argument. We are great friends despite the extreme difference in opinion on a key subject. I believe when you know where someone came from in thier journey to ND it is easier to accept a difference in opinion.
My Story:
I was 9 yrs. old and I had just kind of gotten into college football. I had seen all kinds of teams on tv and I really like the Mich. helmets. My dad is from Northern Iowa and he was a Hawkeyes fan, but liked ND alot because when he was a kid that was all that was on tv. I played sports myself and have always loved the passion of teamwork and believing in each other enough to succeed when the odds were against you. I will never forget watching the ND v. FSU game in '93. After that game when Lou Holtz spoke of never giving up, and never doubting yourself I was hooked. I wanted to learn all I could and I kept finding things I loved. The history, the tradition, the championships, and more importantly the fact that this was a Catholic University. I too had attended and would continue to attend catholic schools through High School. Every Sat. for 15 yrs. (most of all of you would consider the worst in school history) I have watched and dreamed of a National title. I now have a three year old daughter and she can't count past 20 but if one of you asked who wore #7 for ND she would tell you, "Thats Jimmy, he's the quarterback, he throws it to #3." I love ND most because the students and the athlete work harder than anyone else and that is why they are there. ND has always, and will always win with integrity. If they chose not to, it would be a much sadder day in my life then any loss or collection of losses(0-5 start) could ever be.
I would like to hear the story of any other member that cares to share.
I would appreciate everyone to not critize one another on this thread. I would like to know all members stories as to why they are a ND fan. I believe that maybe we can see the commen intrest of each other and be able to accept each others opinions a little more. For instance I personally have great faith in Jimmy as the QB. I believe his reputation preceeded him a little and Charlie put a little too much on his shoulders too soon. However, I think that with experience and maturity he will become a great college qb.(In moments during the season I was excited and confident and in moments I felt like an idiot for believing in him.) My friend, however, believes Jimmy will take a seat in the spring and Dane will be the man. He always mentions the High School All-American game where Dane and Michael Floyd looked like soulmates as his defense in the argument. We are great friends despite the extreme difference in opinion on a key subject. I believe when you know where someone came from in thier journey to ND it is easier to accept a difference in opinion.
My Story:
I was 9 yrs. old and I had just kind of gotten into college football. I had seen all kinds of teams on tv and I really like the Mich. helmets. My dad is from Northern Iowa and he was a Hawkeyes fan, but liked ND alot because when he was a kid that was all that was on tv. I played sports myself and have always loved the passion of teamwork and believing in each other enough to succeed when the odds were against you. I will never forget watching the ND v. FSU game in '93. After that game when Lou Holtz spoke of never giving up, and never doubting yourself I was hooked. I wanted to learn all I could and I kept finding things I loved. The history, the tradition, the championships, and more importantly the fact that this was a Catholic University. I too had attended and would continue to attend catholic schools through High School. Every Sat. for 15 yrs. (most of all of you would consider the worst in school history) I have watched and dreamed of a National title. I now have a three year old daughter and she can't count past 20 but if one of you asked who wore #7 for ND she would tell you, "Thats Jimmy, he's the quarterback, he throws it to #3." I love ND most because the students and the athlete work harder than anyone else and that is why they are there. ND has always, and will always win with integrity. If they chose not to, it would be a much sadder day in my life then any loss or collection of losses(0-5 start) could ever be.
I would like to hear the story of any other member that cares to share.
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