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Greatest Post Season Memory

Author: NDWisconsin (1063 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:35 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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I was just reminiscing about Notre Dame’s past bowl game appearances. Curious as to which ones stand out for everyone? I would say the Fiesta Bowl in 1989 was a big one for me. I became a fan for life during that season after pointedly declaring I didn’t like Notre Dame as a result of the Cotton Bowl shellacking a year earlier. Close second was Jerome running wild against Florida.

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Two that are equal for different reasons

Author: Dinglewood (343 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:48 pm on Jan 8, 2026
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#1 NOTRE DAME playing in its first ever bowl game - the 1970 Cotton Bowl. As a student in the early 60s read about the 1925 Rose Bowl and wondered if/when a new chapter of program history would begin. BTW even though we lost - it was the embodiment of a near win "against all odds"

#2. The whole 1973 game and the conclusion with an Alabama decision to not go for a 4th and short leaving ND almost in the end zone desperately in need of a first down to keep the clock running. As noted below we got out of that hole and ran out the clock with a well executed long pass to the "other" tight end - probably the least likely receiver from the defensive perspective. BTW was at a College HOF exhibit when it was in SB that used the game as essentially the greatest game of all time for those who love seeing college football at its best. They had highlights that included the ND kickoff return for a TD, forced turnovers, the Alabama pass to its QB for a TD, and of course "the catch."


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The Fiesta Bowl domination of WVU for our last MNC is my best memory.

Author: jrdjr84 (1195 Posts - Joined: Jan 14, 2014)

Posted at 2:15 pm on Jan 8, 2026
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‘78 Cotton Bowl was pretty special, after the green jersey SC game there was just something about

Author: sweetbobbyg (287 Posts - Joined: Oct 30, 2022)

Posted at 8:42 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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That team. It was such a fun year that ended in a natty πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€

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Had to pay $10 for a New York Times on Copacabana Beach to read about it.

Author: Curly1918 (17313 Posts - Joined: Aug 30, 2017)

Posted at 6:06 am on Jan 8, 2026
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Nonetheless it’s still my fav… especially reading about ALL the teams above us also losiing.

To this day I swear that was our greatest team ever.


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Great point! That was a very talented team! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€

Author: sweetbobbyg (287 Posts - Joined: Oct 30, 2022)

Posted at 5:45 pm on Jan 9, 2026
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For me, 1979 Cotton Bowl “Chicken Soup Bowl” Joe Montana leading the comeback

Author: NEPA Irish (1101 Posts - Joined: Aug 24, 2009)

Posted at 6:44 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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Easy one, 73 Sugar Bowl, Weber catch

Author: Frankx (6013 Posts - Joined: Aug 22, 2017)

Posted at 6:40 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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....and not one of you kind souls posted a link. It's old but we all love it.

Author: faircatchcorby (10182 Posts - Joined: Jan 26, 2011)

Posted at 8:43 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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Forgot

Author: Frankx (6013 Posts - Joined: Aug 22, 2017)

Posted at 10:20 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s_j315H7YvM&pp=ygUOTmQgd2ViZXIgY2F0Y2g%3D

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Now you're talkin. Thanks, Frank!!

Author: faircatchcorby (10182 Posts - Joined: Jan 26, 2011)

Posted at 7:43 am on Jan 8, 2026
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I’ve watched this on YouTube for many years at least twice a year. Can’t believe I forgot to include

Author: Frankx (6013 Posts - Joined: Aug 22, 2017)

Posted at 9:48 am on Jan 8, 2026
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Was just a young pup, but I recall everyone in my Chicago neighborhood running out of their house

Author: sweetbobbyg (287 Posts - Joined: Oct 30, 2022)

Posted at 8:10 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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Banging pots & pans together after the Irish pulled out that thriller!!! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€

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Agree...what a night!

Author: tatnuck (492 Posts - Joined: Jan 23, 2017)

Posted at 8:09 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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100% Greatest New Years eve ever!!!!!!!!!

Author: murph92675 (1595 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:55 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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Al Hunter, 100 yd KO return

Author: ColeyO (12888 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:50 pm on Jan 7, 2026
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