Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish

Download or read book Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish written by Daniel Colt Collins and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notre Dame Stadium filled to the brim with an electric charge I triumphantly waved the Blue and Gold to our sellout crowd and millions more watching on TV An inescapable smile spread across my face while I paused to take it all in. A wildly unlikely journey had brought me to this unforgettable moment in my life, and an even more unbelievable story was about to unfold " Daniel Colt Collins presents a never-before-seen insider's look into life at Notre Dame from his own first-hand perspective as he shares unforgettable stories about becoming the face of the Fighting Irish. From the nerve racking anxiety of annual Leprechaun tryouts and the surging energy of Notre Dame Stadium on game days, to the adventures that come with constant travel, service, celebrations, parades, and pep-rallies, his story offers inspiration, excitement, laughter, tears, and hope. Ultimately, this is a love story about a place, its people, and the joy that awaits all those who seize what life has to offer.