Tell us: Better coaching future? Weis or Phillips? Nov 20, 2009
"Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick has been made on Weis. How can that we good news? (Photo of Weis by Matt Cashore, US Presswire; photo of Phillips by Allen Fredrickson, Reuters) has made Florida's Urban Meyer and Cincinnati's Brian Kelly the 3-2 favorites to be the next Notre Dame coach. Oklahoma's Bob Stoops is 20-1 and ESPN analyst Jon Gruden is 30-1.Never mind that Notre Dame might have a better chance of getting Knute Rockne to return than Meyer, Stoops or Gruden, it is an... (USA Today -- Sports)
Paul Zeise's Pitt football transcript (Yesterday) Nov 13, 2009
That's why it is ridiculous to me they keep firing coaches every five years trying to recapture the days of Knute Rockne - it isn't happening ever again. dj_doug: If Pitt can run the table, are we looking at an Orange Bowl with the ACC champ, say GA Tech. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bengal Bouts film highlights Missions Nov 6, 2009
Boxing, Weber said, was begun at Notre Dame in the 1920s by famed football coach Knute Rockne as a spring training regiment for his players. Later in 1931 Rockne teamed with boxing coach Dominic Nappy Napolitano to hold a series of bouts and donate the donations to Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. (The Observer, IN)
Opinion: Title bouts we beg BCS not to produce Oct 30, 2009
TCU vs. AlabamaPutting the Frogs against the Tide would throw college football back to the days of Mr. Inside, Knute Rockne and scoreless ties that ended up as all-time great games. Given the two great defenses, Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin would likely dominate the night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The `Ironmen' ruled the gridiron 70 years ago Oct 30, 2009
Anderson, a disciple of legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, played for the Irish from 1918-1921. Notre Dame compiled a 28-1 record during his final three years. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Weis promised Irish fans more than this Oct 27, 2009
-- Maybe when giants roamed the north central Indiana landscape, when Knute Rockne or Ara Parseghian coached at Notre Dame, a four-point victory over Boston College would not have occasioned much celebrating on the Irish campus. After all, haughtier Domers tend to view BC as a poor relation in matters academic or athletic, a shared Catholic lineage notwithstanding. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Densham Motorsports (NHRA) and Kwan International Continue to Expand Upon International Efforts With Notre Dame Collaboration Oct 27, 2009
Depicting a rich history of the Notre Dame Boxing Team's efforts in raising money for the education system of Bangladesh, the Bengal Bouts, founded by legendary football coach Knute Rockne, is a traditional annual event where the dedicated student boxers of Notre Dame train to compete against one another in a fundraising competition. In the documentary, the filmmakers document the experience of five boxers who embarked on a journey across the world to witness the fruits of eight decades of... (Primezone Releases)
Fighting chance Oct 23, 2009
Only four men who have held the job have been exempt from the Hibernian anvil chorus - Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz - and all of them won national championships. Even when Dan Devine produced one in 1977, Dump Devine bumper stickers were sold outside the stadium before the USC game. (Boston Globe)
Column: In need of a pep talk, Mora delivers his own Oct 20, 2009
When the team was up against it, when the breaks were beating the boys, Jim Mora delivered his best Knute Rockne impersonation Sunday ... Somewhere, Knute Rockne is smiling. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Celizic: Weis finally gives Irish fans some hope vs. USC Oct 17, 2009
Knute Rockne would be so proud. OK, I shouldnt be feeling all warm and fuzzy just because the Notre Dame coach expressed confidence for the first time in five years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Business casual suits Stars' leader Morrow well Oct 15, 2009
But Morrow isn't the type of leader who gives a speech like Knute Rockne and then watches the boys charge out of the dressing room and onto the ice. "Ranting and raving isn't really my style," Morrow said. (ESPN -- NHL)
Oldtimer's Take: Perfect Time for USC-ND Oct 13, 2009
Frank Leahy was a offensive lineman under Knute Rockne who might have been the most intense athlete and head coach ever to be part of college football. Leahy was the ultimate grinder. (WeAreSC.com)
Backward Glances Oct 8, 2009
79 YEARS AGO (1930)- New shingles were added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crocker of Water Street John Finnerty s Williams Tavern orchestra played at the Drum Corps dance at the State Armory Paul Tierney, recent graduate of Hebron Academy, enrolled at Holy Cross College Hudson High football coach Ed Martin and his squad were guests of the Hudson Theater management to view a football film where plays were demonstrated by famous Coach Knute Rockne Rufus Hurlburt was installing steel ceilings... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Huskies have struggled against Notre Dame in the past Oct 3, 2009
Don t ask the Washington Huskies about Touchdown Jesus, Knute Rockne or the Four Horsemen. As they prepare for Saturday s game at hallowed Notre Dame Stadium, the Huskies hope ignorance is truly bliss. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tigers turn to rookie in crucial game Oct 3, 2009
"It's good reading material. But what does a manager need to tell a team that needs to win two games to win the division title? If they don't know that, then we've got a real big problem. This is not Knute Rockne. This is professional baseball.". Figaro doesn't expect to feel pressure now, and Leyland hopes he doesn't. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Notre Dame to unveil bronze Rockne sculpture Oct 2, 2009
Notre Dame to unveil bronze sculpture of Knute Rockne - ESPN ... -- Notre Dame will unveil a bronze sculpture of coaching great Knute Rockne on Friday. (ESPN -- College Football)
Slow starts could catch up to Vikings Sep 25, 2009
Im not going to say its a Knute Rockne speech or anything like that. Its pointed to what we saw, what we need to get done as we start the second half. (VikingUpdate.com)
Worthy of the big screen Sep 3, 2009
Maybe it just means that nobody who has been around long enough to have seen and appreciate the 1940 classic "Knute Rockne All American" actually uses the Internet to find movie tickets. Or possibly users are primarily Democrats and refuse to cast a ballot for any movie that features Ronald Reagan as George "The Gipper" Gipp. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Notre Dame's Weis used to criticism Sep 2, 2009
Those 15 losses are three more than Knute Rockne had in 13 seasons as coach, four more than Frank Leahy had in 11 years and two fewer than Ara Parseghian had in 11 seasons. The 15 losses have wiped out most -- if not all -- the goodwill Weis built in leading the Irish to Bowl Championship Series berths in his first two seasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Notre Dame not playing at Dome Aug 15, 2009
In February of 2008, officials from both schools said only a few details remained in finalizing arrangements for the game, which was to have been part of a barnstorming tour for Notre Dame football, harkening back to the Knute Rockne era when the Fighting Irish played neutral-site games around the nation. The Notre Dame-Baylor game first was to have been played at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as a Notre Dame home game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Five for 2014 Aug 8, 2009
Old-time football -- bruising rushing attacks and black-and-blue defenses -- will win the day in the Knute Rockne Conference. Thursday. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Around the USA: Note to USC's Carroll: Cool it Aug 8, 2009
No offense to Pete Rodriguez, but if Carroll is going to get in hot water over sneaking in an extra coach, shouldn't the guy be, like, Knute Rockne. This is what I'm talking about. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Treasure watching a legend Aug 4, 2009
He was the third college football coach featured on the list, behind Paul "Bear" Bryant of Alabama and Knute Rockne of Notre Dame. To be the third best ever in your profession is pretty darn impressive, but he might just be the best of all time. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Knute Rockne (college football), 11 ... Knute Rockne, college football 11. (Tarheelblue.com)
Paterno named in Sporting News coaching Top 50 list Jul 31, 2009
3) and Notre Dames Knute Rockne (No. 10) and is tops among Big Ten coaches, ahead of Ohio States Woody Hayes (No. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Infante, Hudson could rejoin Braves next month Jul 30, 2009
After Wooden, the rest of the top 10 included (in order): Vince Lombardi, Bear Bryant, Phil Jackson, Don Shula, Red Auerbach, Scotty Bowman, Dean Smith, Stengel and Knute Rockne. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Irish, Army to play at Yankee Stadium in 2010 Jul 21, 2009
Knute Rockne made his "Win one for the Gipper" speech at halftime of the Irish's 12-6 victory over unbeaten Army in 1928, and No. 1 Army was held to a 0-0 tie by No. 2 Notre Dame in 1946, what became known as the "Game of the Century.". Football was not played across the street at old Yankee Stadium after September 1987, when Central State, Ohio, beat Grambling State 37-21. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Yankee Stadium to host Notre Dame-Army Jul 21, 2009
" The original Yankee Stadium played host to the famed 1928 "Win one for the Gipper" matchup between Army and Notre Dame, which resulted in a 12-6 Irish victory. The game was scoreless at halftime, when Notre Dame head coach Knute Rockne gave his famous speech -- later captured on celluloid by actor Ronald Reagan -- in the locker room. The Fighting Irish hold a 14-5-3 record in games played against Army at Yankee Stadium from 1925-29, 1931-46 and in 1969, the 100th anniversary of college... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Oldtimer's Take: Better Than Advertised? Jul 13, 2009
In 1921 when Jones was head coach at he beat Knute Rockne and ND 10-7, I have no doubt that Howard Jones would have buried Rockne if they had ever went up against each other when they were playing football. USC had been really good in '52. (WeAreSC.com)
The Fabled Few Jul 9, 2009
Knute Rockne: Though he coached just 13 years, he singlehandedly created the Notre Dame dynasty, delivered the most famous locker-room speech in history and had a movie made about him. An estimated 300,000 people witnessed his funeral procession. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Rockne Heritage Fund Jul 5, 2009
Since Knute Rockne was at the helm, the Fighting Irish have evolved to become one of the top all-around collegiate sports programs in the nation. It is the challenge of sustaining that success--and particularly, finding the means to fund those undertakings--that faces the University today. (Und.com)
Bauman: Baker father figure for Reds Jun 22, 2009
This isn't all about the archetypal Knute Rockne halftime speech. This is also about retaining enough humility to relate to the athletes in your charge. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Obama creates Reagan centennial panel Jun 3, 2009
He had a successful movie career as the dying football player George Gipp in "Knute Rockne: All American" he hoped his team would "win just one for the Gipper" before he entered politics. In an interview in the July issue of Vanity Fair magazine, Mrs. Reagan said she thought Obama missed an opportunity by not inviting her to the White House this year when he announced he was reversing President George W. Bush's policy on embryonic stem cell research. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Election Results (3) May 17, 2009
Just like I don't care if John Kelly believes Stan is half Knute Rockne and the other half James Naismith. Both of these honorable men would never allow themselves to get caught into this conflict of interest. (Boerne Star, TX)
Arizona great Cecil named to National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame May 9, 2009
The first class included 32 players and 19 coaches, including Illinois Red Grange, Notre Dame s Knute Rockne, Amos Alonzo Stagg and Carlisle s Jim Thorpe. A two-time First Team Academic All-America selection (1986-87), Cecil played for Arizona from 1984 to 1987, first under the late Larry Smith and then under former head coach Dick Tomey for his final year. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
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South Bend represents , Knute Rockne, The Gipper and The Four Horsemen. West Point means 's "Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside" and all the great teams of Red Blaik. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smith: Team reunion taps memories Apr 18, 2009
It was a reunion of our high school team, which usually lost more games than it won, all under the direction of a coach who, more often than not, played Knute Rockne, with exhortations designed to make raw and clumsy country boys achieve the unlikely if not the impossible ... It was a reunion of our high school team, which usually lost more games than it won, all under the direction of a coach who, more often than not, played Knute Rockne, with exhortations designed to make raw and clumsy... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Leander pulls off dramatic win Apr 18, 2009
Don't confuse Leander baseball coach Terry King with former Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. King doesn't devise memorable speeches to motivate his team or try to pull them out of every game. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Collectible Football Movie Posters Apr 15, 2009
Crazylegs, Knute Rockne All American, The Longest Yard, Harmon of Michigan, The Freshman are highly prized ... Knute Rockne All American (Warner Bros. (Suite101.com)
VERDUCCI:Loss in opener reflects Phils' gloomy signs for '09 Apr 6, 2009
The Braves, with their franchise player laying down a new attitude -- "We're sick of being the laughingstock," was what Francouer recalled of Jones' pregame channeling of Knute Rockne -- Atlanta, fresh off 90 losses, beat the Phillies, fresh off their world championship dream season, 4-1. ( | ) It's a whole new ballgame. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
BALANCING ACT: Why leading an iconic program is rarely a picnic Apr 4, 2009
That trait, Lavin said, is critical to staying sane under the pressure to live up to the standards of a Smith, a Rupp or a Knute Rockne. "Take what you're doing seriously," Lavin said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Celizic: Kentuckys bad message Apr 1, 2009
Notre Dame was more obscure than George Mason until Knute Rockne built a legendary program on the foundation laid by Jesse Harper. Kentucky is a legendary basketball program because Adolph Rupp made it so. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SportsBeat: A look back at college football Mar 19, 2009
One of the men who helped transform the game was Knute Rockne, who took over at Notre Dame and turned the Fighting Irish (or the Ramblers, as they were called because they traveled so much) into the country s most successful and most famous team. Notables and quotables. (Needham Tab, MA)
Texas Tech turns to Potts to lead offense Mar 12, 2009
" It should be a wild ride, and Potts is just itching to get on. Applause for Fitzgerald coach and several other coaches on his staff will shave their heads today to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Second thoughts Chants of "We're No. 2" are never heard. But in some instances, runner-up status can be acceptable, if not embraced. In almost every state, there is a clear-cut elite college football program. It may fall... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Best Clint Eastwood movie lines Mar 7, 2009
Knute Rockne: All American' (1940). The Program' (1993). (San Francisco Chronicle)
HOOP THOUGHTS: Ten best coaches of season, more topics Feb 27, 2009
I've seen Self address his team before a big game -- Knute Rockne, he's not -- but there are lots of ways to motivate players. Self does it by earning their trust, paying close attention to details and holding them accountable each and every day. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
REEL-TIME LOVE AFFAIR Feb 22, 2009
Hey, how about "Knute Rockne: All-American?". SHARE THIS STORY. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Football Fan on Your List Feb 11, 2009
Give a DVD collection of highlights from a favorite team, and classic football movies like "Knute Rockne, All American," "The Longest Yard," "North Dallas Forty" and "Rudy." You can even find candles scented like pigskin and the grass on the field to make you feel like you're in the middle of the action. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Pekin Times, IL)
Birth of CF.C was in the genes Feb 8, 2009
While religiously listening to Cougar radio broadcasts with our grandpa as youngsters, he would, along with decrying the futileness of the forward pass, entrance us with stories of He spoke of the schools only Rose Bowl-winning coach with such reverence that Greg and I were shocked to learn, much later in our lives, that college football historians didnt hold Lone Star in the same light as, say, Knute Rockne. On the flip side was my dads lionization of Mel Hein. (Cougfan.com)
Stan Leech - a coach, a leader, a mentor Feb 8, 2009
Doak Field wrote on Feb 4, 2009 12:09 PM:" It does not matter if your chosen AD is a combination of James Naismith, Knute Rockne and Mother Teresa all rolled into one...............this is still a blatant conflict of interest. Perhaps you wrote this simply to stem the steady flow of emails and letters to your office and the school board members denouncing your railroading of Stan into this position?No other school district in Texas that we can find allows a conflict of interest like this to... (Boerne Star, TX)
