Phil Houk

(Icon/Sportswire) Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history has passed away at the age of 90. Elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1997, in a 33-year career…

(Fighting Irish Media) George Gipp, did not spend a lot of time in the classroom at Notre Dame. After all, his pursuits that involved poker games and billiards in downtown…

George Gipp (Photo credit: unknown) No other character in the rich history of Notre Dame football is as renowned, and as difficult to define as the great George Gipp. Amazing…

For years spring football at Notre Dame has culminated with a public exhibition of what was learned by the team during spring practice, and a glimpse of what to expect…

The 1918 Notre Dame Football team. (University of Notre Dame Archives) The 2020 College football season is in peril due to the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many…

(Photo: Phil Houk) It was at a time when he and Babe Ruth were arguably the two most recognizable sports figures in America, when on March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne…

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend,…

(Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) With the announcement today that born in 1992 Tommy Rees has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator, a promising coach has made a big move on…

(Updated: Jan.7, 2020) By: Phillip Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Those who believe the “Fighting Irish” nickname to be a denigration of the Irish people, do not know the historical…