But I think a large part of ND’s success is its Catholic identity. The rise of Rockne and Leahy happened in a time where Catholics were not always treated the best. Standards are great, but academics are one part of the college formula. I guess I would have liked the emphasis on not setting the bar so high and make ND more accessible to the sizeable legion of fans it has. It is possible that Hesburgh leaned in too hard. I’m just hoping at some point ND relaxes the reigns a little for all students.
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