UA loses its best friend Apr 23, 2008
Pop knew Knute Rockne and all the Notre Dame people. " McKale, for whom McKale Center is named, had once been the UA football coach and then for decades, the athletic director."Notre Dame was ranked No. 23 in the nation and we were ranked No. 77 as of Sept. 23, 1941, by Football Illustrated," Ashcraft said. "It was the first athletic contest ever between the two schools. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Inner-city college football generally struggles Apr 19, 2008
Detroit U. once was so mighty it attracted Knute Rockne s old Notre Dame quarterback, Gus Dorais, as coach. Once upon a time SMU was a regular on Georgia Tech s schedule. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Get a last glimpse of 'The House That Ruth Built' Apr 13, 2008
In 1928, Knute Rockne made his "Win one for the Gipper" speech at halftime as Notre Dame defeated Army. The Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants in overtime in the National Football League's 1958 championship game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Agony of defeat Apr 8, 2008
Before the game began, Kansas coach Bill Self allowed CBS to put a camera in his locker room and delivered his best Knute Rockne speech to his team. Most every day for the rest of your lives, you will be reminded or think of this night, he told them. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hobson kept his cool while heating up basketball Apr 7, 2008
"He was not Knute Rockne trying to bring back the Gipper. He just laid out everything. He had a game plan for every game.". Hobson kept voluminous statistics in an era when most teams didn't track assists. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
NCAA Hockey West Regional Post-Game Press Conferences Apr 1, 2008
I've always been a huge Knute Rockne fan and obviously some of the great football coaches. " Question: Did you know that was capable of being a big game goalie? "Coming in I knew was going to take some time cause he is a young kid right out of high school. (Und.com)
Indians 2008 Mar 31, 2008
If you're a football coach and you play 16 games, man, I'd get up in front of those guys every game and give them my best Knute Rockne, too. You play 162 games, you can't do that, and these guys don't want to hear that. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Yankee Stadium ready for emotional farewell Mar 30, 2008
Knute Rockne urging Notre Dame to win one for the Gipper. Joe Louis knocking out Max Schmeling in the most politically charged fight of their era. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thanks for the memories ... Mar 30, 2008
Lou Gehrig calling himself the "luckiest man on the face of the earth." Johnny Unitas winning "the greatest game ever played." Knute Rockne urging Notre Dame to "win one for the Gipper." Joe Louis knocking out Max Schmeling in the most politically charged fight of their era. Muhammad Ali and Jack Dempsey boxed there, Pele got his kicks, the 1972 Miami Dolphins won on their way to a perfect season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Book compiles 85 years of Yankee memories Mar 7, 2008
" The book, which was published by Simon and Schuster, begins with a complete tour of the stadium as it is today, and then goes right into a detailed section outlining the entire history of the ballpark, which was erected in 1923. We revisit all the great moments in Yankee Stadium baseball history, from Lou Gehrig's farewell speech to Babe Ruth's first home run there to A-Rod's 500th. The book also mentions the many iconic non-baseball events that the field has hosted over the years. These... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
NaDerris Ward leaving to be near family Feb 27, 2008
By the way, Bo Schembechler, Tom Osborne, Joe Paterno, John McKay, Woody Hayes, Ara Parseghian, and Knute Rockne, coaches who are all far more successful than Vince Dooley, a good coach, not a great coach, don t have their names on stadiums. See, Bill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Red Sox' first day of camp full of story lines Feb 23, 2008
Maybe that's why Jonathan Papelbon emerged from the clubhouse after Francona had delivered his state of the team address ("I certainly didn't show up to be Knute Rockne") with his glove covering his face, the bill of his cap turned up Jim Carrey-goofy. Perhaps Papelbon was embarrassed at his incredible good fortune to be so young and strong and tanned in a world where the sky is always blue, the grass is always green, and the breeze is always at your back. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox notes: Lopez focusing on lefties Feb 23, 2008
"I certainly don't really show up to be Knute Rockne," Francona said. "There's some necessary things to do on the first day. A lot of introductions with people that aren't in uniform that the players may not necessarily all know. We need to do that. I tried to keep my message kind of to a minimum. But at the same time, you have a responsibility of telling players how you feel about them. Tried to be concise, short and to the point.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Catching Up With Andy Zurcher Feb 20, 2008
Zurcher was a four-year men's tennis Monogram winner from 1990-94. Andy Zurcher Men's Tennis 1990-94. (Und.com)
Knight right Feb 17, 2008
It probably wasn t the Knute Rockne speech that the Atlanta Spirit was looking for. But finally something happened. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Irish to face Baylor at Dome Feb 16, 2008
The game, part of Notre Dame's commitment to return to its "barnstorming" days of the Knute Rockne era, originally was set for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas. But because the ABC/ESPN contract with the Big 12 precludes any nationally televised game played inside the conference's seven-state footprint being televised on any other network, the game had to be moved elsewhere. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Catching Up With Michael Sprouse Feb 14, 2008
ND Background in Athletics: Four-Year Letter Winner (93-'96) Team Captain ('96) National Arthur Ashe Collegiate Award for Sportsmanship and Leadership (`95) Midwest Regional Arthur Ashe Collegiate Award for Sportsmanship and Leadership ('95, '96) Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player ('94-95, '95-96) Notre Dame Club or St. Joseph Valley Knute Rockne Student-Athlete Award ('95-96) Carlton M. Harris Award ('95-96). Professional Background: Playboy Enterprises (Chicago, IL), Senior Vice... (Und.com)
Notre Dame loses a special supporter Feb 1, 2008
Advertisements Maria Sudekum Fisher, The Associated Press James Easter Heathman, the teenager who raced to a field near his family's central Kansas farm to find the plane crash that killed Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, has died ... "Easter was a wonderful man whose lifelong dedication to honoring the memory of Knute Rockne will forever be appreciated by Notre Dame," school spokesman Dennis Brown said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Easter Heathman, Rockne Crash Site Caretaker, Passes Away At Age 90 Feb 1, 2008
Easter Heathman, who served as caretaker of the Knute Rockne crash site near Bazaar, Kan. passed away Tuesday at the age of 90. (Und.com)
Man who witnessed Rockne plane crash dies Jan 31, 2008
Knute Rockne crash witness dies ... NEW YORK (AP) -- James Easter Heathman, the teenager who raced to a field near his family's central Kansas farm to find the plane crash that killed Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, has died ... "Easter was a wonderful man whose lifelong dedication to honoring the memory of Knute Rockne will forever be appreciated by Notre Dame," school spokesman Dennis Brown said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Briefs | Tired Nadal withdraws from Davis Cup Jan 31, 2008
Man who witnessed Rockne plane crash dies at 90: James Easter Heathman, the teenager who raced to a field near his family's central Kansas farm to find the plane crash that killed Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, has died in Emporia, Kan. a week after contracting pneumonia. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Magical finish Jan 28, 2008
" Garnett has gone full throttle through the season's first half while veterans who have put in the time in the league that he has normally find a spot or two to coast through. That's why the Celtics are always hyped to play, home or away, soaking in pre-game introductions the way rookies starting their first games would. It's his influence. That's why he's been the MVP to this point in the season. That's also why he should've been out there on the team bench rooting them on. Maybe it was too... (CBS News)
No. 17/15 Irish Tip Off Against Georgetown Saturday Jan 20, 2008
McGraw's Shock Troops During his coaching tenure with the Notre Dame football team in the 1920s, Knute Rockne was at the forefront of the two-platoon system, using his "shock troops" While Irish women's basketball coach may not quite be following Rockne's philosophy to the letter, she could easily rotate in much of her second unit and not see much decline in productivity. In fact, Notre Dame's bench is averaging 31. (Und.com)
Irish Open BIG EAST Play At Louisville Tuesday Night Jan 9, 2008
McGraw's Shock Troops During his coaching tenure with the Notre Dame football team in the 1920s, Knute Rockne was at the forefront of the two-platoon system, using his "shock troops" -- a full team of second stringers -- at the start of most games. While Irish women's basketball coach may not quite be following Rockne's philosophy to the letter, she could easily rotate in much of her second unit and not see much decline in productivity. (Und.com)
Opinion: Sequel a horror film to Ohio State Jan 8, 2008
It was supposed to instill and us-against-them attitude, a tactic favored by coaches from the days of Knute Rockne. Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, it became a self-fulfilling prophecy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suns blast Nuggets in battle of division leaders Jan 8, 2008
But you cant expect Steve to make a Knute Rockne everyday, Nash said. Hopefully, were capable of being professional. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Monogram Club Annual Meeting Scheduled For April 17-19, 2008 Jan 5, 2008
Holtz coached 132 games in 11 seasons at Notre Dame and guided his teams to an overall record of 100-30-2 as he holds the Irish record for most games coached and is second to Knute Rockne in total victories. He led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and remains 11th on the NCAA all-time win list for Division I-A coaches. (Und.com)
Celizic: Don't write off the Colts just yet Dec 28, 2007
Its like what Knute Rockne once said about the power of the pre-game prayer he used to lead his Notre Dame teams through. Someone asked him it really helped them win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ed Bouchette on the Steelers: You want to see tough? Dec 23, 2007
The Maroons had one scheduled after the season against the Notre Dame All-Stars, which featured the 1924 "Four Horsemen" national champions who were coached by Knute Rockne. The game was arranged weeks previously and, after the Maroons received a verbal OK from the league to play, they signed the contracts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Turner has reason to gloat ---- for now Dec 17, 2007
Even Marty The Great couldn't win in the postseason here (he went 0-2), although they say Schottenheimer's pregame speeches were so inspirational they would have made Knute Rockne weep. There was a lot of talk of the postseason and peaking and overcoming adversity on Sunday as they hauled the last of the beleaguered, punch-drunk Lions off Qualcomm's freshly sodded field. (North County Times)
Taylor: Irish have pieces in place to turn program around (8477) Dec 12, 2007
He also won the Knute Rockne Student-Athlete Award. Tight end John Carlson was the Nick Pietrosante Award winner as the player who best exemplified the courage of the late Notre Dame fullback. (Munster Times, IN)
Heacock Named Broyles Award Winner Dec 5, 2007
Bear Bryant, Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Eddie Robinson have set the standard for victories and championships on the gridiron. However, when it comes to selecting, developing and producing great assistant coaches, the legacy of Frank Broyles stands alone. (WKRC.com, OH)
Irish And Santa Clara To Meet In Round Of 16 On Saturday Dec 1, 2007
Shaw played under Knute Rockne from 1919-21 and was a part of undefeated Fighting Irish team's in 1919 and 1920. he would later go on to be the head coach of the Santa Clara football team from 1936-42. (Und.com)
Weis' Irish legacy can go either way Nov 23, 2007
No Notre Dame coach since Knute Rockne had more than 19 wins in his first 23 games, and Rockne beat Weis by only one. Weis had developed Brady Quinn into a quarterback who would finish third in the Heisman Trophy voting and get drafted by the NFL in the first round. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
George Gipp paternity test negative Nov 11, 2007
He is known for the deathbed exhortation attributed to him years later by coach Knute Rockne, who rallied the underdog Fighting Irish by telling them Gipp had urged the team when the chips were down to "win one for the Gipper.". The phrase became a political slogan for Ronald Reagan, who portrayed Gipp in the 1940 movie "Knute Rockne, All American.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
PETER JACKEL: Vos relishes golden opportunity Nov 6, 2007
Any way you slice it, Notre Dame is still about Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Ara Parseghian. It s still about Touchdown Jesus, Heisman Trophy winners and national championships. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cornhuskers, Irish in world of hurt Nov 5, 2007
Even though Knute Rockne once lost 12 games in 13 seasons. Could anyone conceive of Kansas scoring 76 points on Nebraska. (USA Today -- Sports)
Surreal seasons for schools Nov 5, 2007
Even though Knute Rockne once lost 12 games. in 13 seasons. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Brewer: 1930 Maryland Game Was Showcase For Johnny Branch Nov 3, 2007
" He got many of his ideas from Knute Rockne, his college coach. He called himself "a black sheep" in Rockne's herd of players and coaches. "I was the only one that Rockne didn't get a coaching job for," Collins told people. "Maybe he didn't think I was coaching material. Everybody else got a job through Rockne. (Tarheelblue.com)
Being a Murney Man formed me for life Nov 2, 2007
Knute Rockne, Vince Lombardi, and Atilla the Hun all rolled into one. The night before the dedication, Murney s Men gathered in the back of the Prairie Moon restaurant in Evanston. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Yankees Next Manager Should Have Made This Call: Scott Soshnick Oct 31, 2007
It's true, not only in New York, but also Green Bay (Vince Lombardi), Alabama (Paul ``Bear'' Bryant), Notre Dame (Knute Rockne), Kentucky (Adolph Rupp) and North Carolina (Dean Smith). Nick Saban isn't following the coaches who followed coach Bryant,'' Bartow said. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
No. 64 a special one for Hurdle Oct 27, 2007
Fire-and-brimstone Knute Rockne speeches don't generally apply, unless Tommy Lasorda is involved. Hurdle, old school to the bone, has kept his thoughts about Kyle and their relationship private until recently, when it became public knowledge. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Coaches speak different language Oct 21, 2007
Speaking of his players before a big game: "I'm not Knute Rockne. They know they're the underdogs. Probably half their wives don't think they can win.". This, the week after the game in which Randy Moss left the field early: "If he stays on the field for 60 minutes, we've got a chance.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Irish Eyes Scouting Report Oct 20, 2007
One irony of this rivalry is that Knute Rockne, Southern Cals first choice as coach, recommended Howard Jones to USC, he was hired, and a rivalry came into being. Another was Notre Dames agreeing to end November games between the two squads in South Bend, what most would see as an advantage for the Irish on those cold November days. (IrishEyes.com)
Greatest Intersectional Rivalry in History Oct 20, 2007
Knute Rockne and Mrs. Gwynn Wilson) of both schools decided it would be a great match-up to have a home and home series ... Knute Rockne, Howard Jones, Anthony Davis, Joe Montana, John McKay, Ara Parsegian, Pat Hayden, John Robinson, Lou Holtz, Pete Carroll, , Matt Leinart, , and ... Knute Rockne and Mrs. Gwynn Wilson) of both schools decided it would be a great match-up to have a home and home series. (WeAreSC.com)
Dr. Z and Brooklyn Decker's feud gets nasty in Week 7. Oct 19, 2007
It's the old shock troops approach popularized by Knute Rockne more than 80 years ago -- soften 'em up with his second unit, which he called, "my shock troops," then bring in his big guys when the enemy is tired. 1 of 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Sunshiny state: South Florida basks in surprising title pursuit Oct 18, 2007
"He loves this program probably as much as anyone has loved a program, like Knute Rockne at Notre Dame or John McKay at Southern Cal or Bear Bryant at Alabama," says defensive coordinator Wally Burnham, in his fourth decade as a college coach. "His passion for this program is one of the major reasons why it is where it is today.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Wake up the echoes Oct 17, 2007
Knute Rockne once broke out green jerseys to great effect, and Ara Parseghian resurrected them for USC in 1977. The team warmed up in its traditional gold and blue, went to the locker room, then came back out in Kelly green. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports in 2 Minutes Oct 13, 2007
But he s best known for the deathbed exhortation attributed to him years later by coach Knute Rockne ... The phrase became a political slogan for Ronald Reagan, who portrayed Gipp in the 1940 movie Knute Rockne, All American. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Why did family dig up 'The Gipper'? Oct 13, 2007
Ronald Reagan played George Gipp in 1940's "Knute Rockne, All American" ... But he's best known for the deathbed exhortation attributed to him years later by coach Knute Rockne ... The phrase became a political slogan for Ronald Reagan, who portrayed Gipp in the 1940 movie "Knute Rockne, All American.". (CNN)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: George Gipp's body is exhumed for DNA testing Oct 13, 2007
During a pregame pep talk, the Notre Dame coach, Knute Rockne. inspired his underdog Fighting Irish with the story of the dying Gipp, urging the team to "win one for the Gipper." The phrase became associated with Ronald Reagan, who portrayed Gipp in the 1940 movie "Knute Rockne, All American.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Gipp's body exhumed Oct 11, 2007
But he's best known for the deathbed exhortation attributed to him years later by coach Knute Rockne. WEDNESDAY'S RESULTNAVY 48, PITTSBURGH 45 (2 OT): Joey Bullen kicked a 29-yard field goal in the second overtime, and Navy (4-2) then held as the host Panthers (2-4) gambled by going for a winning touchdown on fourth down when a chip-shot field goal would have forced another OT.With Pitt facing fourth-and-goal at the Navy 2, coach Dave Wannstedt went for the win, and Pat Bostick overthrew tight... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hey, stop: Pats not top of top Oct 10, 2007
As for the genius Belichick, no one can deny the greatness of winning three Super Bowls in a four-year stretch, but those genuflecting in front of his hood and wink seem to forget that he was Norv Turner before he became Knute Rockne. Here is Belichick's complete NFL head-coaching record. (Albany Times Union)
Around the Pac-10 Oct 6, 2007
Outlook: The only other time Notre Dame visited Pasadena, Knute Rockne was coaching the "Four Horsemen" and the Fighting Irish beat Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl for their first national title. No one will mistake this bunch for that team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
No rah-rah needed Oct 4, 2007
So when a 7-point lead against an overpowering Me-troplex team turned into a 27-point victory, Allman had to have given his best Knute Rockne impersonation to really fire up his team for its second-half blowout. Yes, win one for the Gipper. (Odessa American, TX)
Limited Number Of Notre Dame Game Tickets Available Oct 3, 2007
The Fighting Irish are making their first appearance at the Rose Bowl since 1925 when they were led by Knute Rockne and the Four Horsemen. Saturday's game will feature a Navy jet flyover during the National Anthem. (Uclabruins.com)
This Week in Pac-10 Football Oct 2, 2007
Notre Dame, coached by Knute Rockne and led by the fabled Four Horsemen, met Stanford, coached by Pop Warner and featuring Ernie Nevers, in the 1925 Rose Bowl Game. FB Elmer Layden scored three touchdowns in leading the Irish to a 27-10 win. (Pac-10.org)
Bruins Return Home This Week To Host Notre Dame Oct 2, 2007
Notre Dame's victory over Stanford that day earned the Irish and coach Knute Rockne the school's first-ever national championship. A year ago the Irish used some late minute heroics to post a 20-17 win. (Uclabruins.com)
Four Horsemen won't make this Rose Bowl matchup Oct 2, 2007
Classic pose The game punctuated a 10-0 season, a first consensus national title, coaching immortality for Knute Rockne and Notre Dame's embryonic status as America's Team. It was a newspaper -30- for the aliases of sportswriter Grantland Rice's apocalyptic deadline dash: Famine, Pestilence, Destruction and Death, known in street clothes as Harry Stuhldreher, Don Miller, Jim Crowley and Elmer Layden. (Los Angeles Times)
UCLA Travels To Oregon State To Face Beavers Sep 25, 2007
Notre Dame's victory over Stanford that day earned the Irish and coach Knute Rockne the school's first-ever national championship. LAST GAME -- UCLA broke a 10-10 tie with two third-quarter touchdowns en route to a 44-31 victory over Washington at the Rose Bowl. (Uclabruins.com)
Introduction of ground game opens up offense Sep 24, 2007
Fifty-seven rushing attempts and one broken nose later, there was little doubt that the football team had played the kind of quintessential smash-mouth football that would have made even Knute Rockne proud. One week after a stinging 32-21 loss to Lehigh (2-1 overall), Princeton (1-1) got back to basics avoiding the mistakes that plagued both the offense and special teams against the Mountain Hawks and earned a physical 20-14 win against Lafayette (3-1) by running the ball consistently. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Notre Dame falls to 0-4 for first time Sep 23, 2007
The 1933 team managed just 12 points and the 1928 team coached by Knute Rockne scored 25. Notre Dame scored both of its touchdowns in the first half and trailed 17-14 at halftime. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notre Dame Unveils Statue Of Parseghian Sep 23, 2007
It includes bas relief portraits of the five Notre Dame national championship coaches: Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz. Parseghian told his former players he hopes that over the years they will stop by and visit the statue. (Kpmariners.com)
More of this story Sep 20, 2007
For a program that is rich in tradition, the echoing sound around the school that produced Knute Rockne, Joe Montana and yes, even Tony Rice is again what you hear after a joke. At the end of the season opener against Georgia Tech, there were plenty of open seats and too many noisy Yellow Jacket fans and it was hard not to notice this: a team that was an eyelash away from contending for the national championship two years ago has fallen on hard times. (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
Rudy not the man to help Irish Sep 15, 2007
Neither is Joe Montana, Tim Brown or even Knute Rockne or the Gipper speaking from the grave. No, it has to come from Weis. (Albany Times Union)
