As we get ready for this weekend’s Notre Dame vs. Michigan St. football game, I have almost dried out from attending last week’s ND vs. Michigan football game. But what haven’t dried up are the memories from that day.

Coach Lou Holtz, who wrote the Foreword to my book, was on campus for a celebration of his own.  He and the 1988 National Championship football team celebrated their 20th reunion. It was obvious that these teammates were just like any of us: honored to be a part of the University, humbled to be honored in a very public way, and just having a good ole’ time with their former teammates. What team doesn’t relish the opportunity to get together and reminisce as only former teammates can?

While I was signing books at the ND Bookstore, Coach Holtz was honored with the unveiling of a statue of himself (with two players) in Notre Dame Stadium.  I was sorry to miss this monumental event, but thrilled to meet up with Coach Holtz afterwards during his celebration Brunch.

The Notre Dame Monogram Club, of which I serve on its Board of Directors, put together the events for the entire weekend. It is our mission to Bridge the Gap between Legend and Legacy. This weekend we did just that. By bringing back former football players to inspire our current players (it worked!) and by allowing me to share with the current women’s swim team a bit of the program’s history.

We all have so much to honor and celebrate.