As you walk around the outside of this stadium, you will notice things like banners and plaques and entrances with names rather than just numbers and letters. Notre Dame does a lot to show honor to the people who have been here before us. And we love coming here!
On Game Day, before you enter the stadium, you can line up to watch the players, coaches and staff parade into the stadium led by the bagpipe players. I did that for the first time, up close and personal with my husband this year. What a trip!! We met a father and son who love tradition the way we do and had a great time chatting with them for a while. Once things got going, my husband was shaking hands and high-fiving with everyone within arm's reach. It doesn't take much to make us happy.
Once inside the stadium, well, that's when the magic happens. There a feeling that you're among greatness. Go ahead as tease, but I love it here. And there is a lot to see too. There are some spots for a great view of Touchdown Jesus. Plenty of spots to take memorable photos together.
It's been a sellout crowd for quite a while now and they seat somewhere over 80,000 fans at one time. Wow! Unfortunately, the seating part leaves something to be desired but that's part of the historic charm. At almost 85 years old, this stadium boasts lovely wooden bleacher seating for most of the seats. Thankfully, we don't sit for most of the game. We are usually up cheering on our team in one way or another.
Hot cocoa is a necessary staple item when visiting this stadium. Don't skip it. A Game Day pin never hurt anyone either. ;-)
This year, they replaced the grass with turf. Honestly, it's a sight to behold. Just beautiful. We have sat all around the stadium. From the very top row to right above the student section (craziest time ever!!) to the day we somehow procured seats in the alumni section and could literally feel the honor of being there to my very first game in the pouring rain soaked to my core just below the press box. Every seat in the house is a great seat!
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