Does anyone know the significance of the lines in our end zone?

Author: ndphysics (4877 Posts - Joined: Sep 17, 2016)

Posted at 7:14 pm on Jan 14, 2026

There are 9 in each end at 42 degrees pointing to the dome and Our Lady.

A nod to 1842 and the founding of the school.

I am reading pray like a champion by our team chaplain Fr Nate Wills and he discussed it.

I had no idea


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Yes. ND has many deep traditions and symbolisms across campus. The tradition & history is unmatched

Author: BaronVonZemo (62455 Posts - Joined: Nov 19, 2010)

Posted at 8:35 pm on Jan 14, 2026

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Extra credit for knowing who is buried in the Sacred Heart Basilica crypt

Author: humbaba (1422 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 7:26 pm on Jan 14, 2026

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Nice one, but I believe it's two people buried in the crypt.

Author: Rocketman84 (1735 Posts - Joined: May 31, 2011)

Posted at 9:30 pm on Jan 14, 2026

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To my knowledge, two in Sacred Heart, only one in the crypt

Author: humbaba (1422 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 9:44 pm on Jan 14, 2026

During the late 80s, Fr. Ted had several graves moved from the Sacred Heart crypt to the Log Chapel.

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I just googled it. I did not know and won’t steal your answer

Author: ndphysics (4877 Posts - Joined: Sep 17, 2016)

Posted at 7:29 pm on Jan 14, 2026

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Going to Amazon now. Thanks

Author: Frankx (6040 Posts - Joined: Aug 22, 2017)

Posted at 7:19 pm on Jan 14, 2026

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