“This is the most beautiful site these eyes have ever seen.” In the 1993 film Rudy, this was the reaction of Rudy’s father to seeing Notre Dame Stadium for the first time. Many Notre Dame fans have a similar reaction when they see a game played at Notre Dame Stadium. For a fan who has never had the good fortune of seeing a Notre Dame Football home game, words can not do it justice.

The moment you walk up to the stadium you are greeted with a smiling face as an usher scans your ticket with the tagline “Welcome to Notre Dame!” Even that small moment gives you affirmation that you are about to enter hallowed ground. You are constantly reminded of all the greats that once played and coached here from George Gipp and Knute Rockne to Tim Brown and Lou Holtz. It is almost as if the outside world slowly drifts away. You can leave all the stresses of work and school at the tunnel for the next 3-4 hours. All that matters is the game you are about to watch.