University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Collector's Edition (College Football's Greatest Games)
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Actor: Notre DameDirector: A and E
Brand: Sunrise
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1200 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: A&E Home Video
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- Condition: New
- Format: DVD
- Full Screen; NTSC
DVD Reviews of University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Collector's Edition (College Football's Greatest Games)
DVD Review: Great set of Classic Games but Incomplete
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't get me wrong. This is a great set of past classic Notre Dame football games; however there are a lot of past games that have been left out. Not sure why. Why isn't there highlights of the classic 1946 Army vs Notre Dame " Game of the Century " included. This is the famous game that ended in a 0-0 tie and inluded 4 Heisman Trophy winner's. Army's Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis. Notre Dame's Leon Hart and Johnny Lujack. Some people consider this the greatest college football game of all time.
Also missing is Notre Dame's classic 1953 battle with Georgia Tech. The Irish stunned the yellow Jackets 27-14, ending Georgia Tech's 31 game unbeaten streak at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame went on to an unbeaten season that year (9/0/1).
Perhaps the greatest upset of all time is missing in this set. Notre Dame's famous 7-0 upest win over Oklahoma in Norman, OK that ended the Sooners 47 game NCAA record winning streak. The Irish were having an average season coming into the game and given no chance; yet they went out and caught the Sooners by suprise. Why no highlights? I know that they exist because I've seen them before several times.
Fastforward to the 1971 Cotton Bowl when Notre Dame stunned Defending National Champion Texas 24-11 before a sellout crowd and national tv audience ending the Longhorns 30 game winning streak. Joe Theisman quarterbacked the Irish to the win in this game.
Why the next game is not included in this set is simply a mystery beyond me. The 1974 Sugar Bowl matchup between Notre Dame and Alabama for the national championship. Bear Bryant vs Ara Parseghian. For the Championship! Come on! Both of these teams came into this game ranked #1 and #2 in the polls. The Irish won a thriller 24-23 to claim the national championship. Ara's decision to air it out of his own end zone near the end of the game which is won this game for Notre Dame because they picked up the first down and simply ran out the clock a few plays later.
The 1975 Orange Bowl now known as Ara's last game as coach of the Irish. For the second straight year Notre Dame cost an undefeated Alabama team the national championship in a close contest 13-11. A great win to go down in Notre Dame history.
Fast forward to the 1988 matchup between #1 Notre Dame and #2 USC at the LA coliseum. Sure the Irish won easily 27-10 en route to 1988 National Championship that year; but it was the only time in the series history that both teams came into the final game of the season undefeated and ranked #1 and #2 in the polls. ND QB Tony Rice's 65 yard option TD run highlighted this impressive Irish win.
#2 Notre Dame's 24-19 win over #1 Michigan early in the 1989 season is also missing in this set. This was also the first and only time I believe that these 2 teams came into their meeting with each other undefeated and ranked #1 and #2 in the polls. This is the game that everybody remembers because of the Rocket Ismail's 2 kickoff returns for touchdowns that propelled the defending national champion Irish to victory in this highly anticipated matchup. Also because of this win; Notre Dame became the first team to beat Bo Schembechler consecutive 3 times in a row.
Why is the 1990 Orange Bowl matchup between #1 Colorado and #4 Notre Dame not included in this set?
Notre Dame's convincing 21-6 win over the top ranked Buffaloes cost Colorado the national championship and redeemed the Irish after their disastrous 27-10 loss to the Miami Hurricanes 5 weeks before in late November. Notre Dame's now infamous goal line stand that stuffed Colorado late in the first half highlighted the Irish win. Although they finished just #2 in the polls following their win, Notre Dame's 1990 Orange Bowl victory should be included in this set.
The 1992 Sugar Bowl should be included in this set as well. The now famous (Cheerios Bowl) line highlighted this contest. Notre Dame came into this game ranked #18 in the polls against the #3 SEC Champions Florida Gators. The Irish were criticized for being in this game and not some higher ranked team such as Penn State. Notre Dame was supposed to have no chance in this game against the pass happy Gator offense. Instead the Irish exploded for 32 second half points and dominated the line of scrimmage in a 39-28 beatdown of Florida. Jerome Bettis had 2 long td runs late in the 4th quarter to highlight the Irish win.
The 1993 Cotton bowl Matchup against undefeated #4 Texas AM and #5 Notre Dame isn't in this set as well. Notre Dame completely dominated this contest 28-3 costing the Aggies any slight chance they had of the national championship.
Other games that could have been inlcuded in this set but are debatable are the following:
1973 Notre Dame's 23-14 win over rival USC. This ND win snapped defending national champion USC'S 23 game unbeaten streak. Notre Dame went on to an undefeated season and a national championship that year.
1989 #1 Notre Dame 28 #9 USC 24. A classic battle between these 2 rivales. Also famous for the pre- game fight that broke out before the game.
1989 #1 Notre Dame 34 #17 Penn State 23. The first and only time Notre Dame won in Beaver Stadium(Happy Valley). The Irish set a school single game rushing record in this contest with 425 rushing yards before a sellout crowd and national tv audience.
1990 #6 Notre Dame 29 #2 Miami 20. Although not quite as intence as the famous 1988 Catholics vs Convicts battle, this game certainly had its moments such as the Rocket Ismail's 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown late in the first quarter that tied the score. It was the last time to date that these 2 teams have played each other ending college football's most heated rivalry.
1994 Cotton Bowl matchup between #4 Notre Dame and #5 Texas AM. It was a rematch of last year's game and this time the game was much closer, exciting, and hard fought; but Notre Dame preveiled 24-21 on late field goal in the closing minutes of the 4th quarter.
These extra games should have been included in this set making it more complete and enjoyable. It certainly would have been much more expensive; but so what? These are priceless classic games that you can watch over and over again without getting tired of seeing them.
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Description of University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Collector's Edition (College Football's Greatest Games)
DISC 1 "1977 GREEN JERSEY GAME" vs. USC (49-19): When the Irish charged the field to meet the USC Trojans clad for the first time in green jerseys, tradition was turned aside. Add in a student-built Trojan Horse and four Joe Montana touchdowns, and a Notre Dame classic was born. DISC 2: 1978 COTTON BOWL vs. TEXAS (38-10): Notre Dame?s commanding performance behind Joe Montana, Jerome Heavens, and Vagas Ferguson propelled the team from number five in the polls to national champions after this impressive victory. DISC 3: 1979 COTTON BOWL vs. HOUSTON (35-34): Joe Montana?s legend was born as he rallied the Irish in below zero wind chill weather to one of college football?s most memorable combacks. DISC 4: 1988 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. MIAMI (31-30): Miami started the game with a 36-game regular season winning streak and a menacing defense. The Notre Dame defense ended the game by forcing seven turnovers, preventing a game-winning two-point play, and securinga stunning victory. DISC 5: 1989 FIESTA BOWL vs. WEST VIRGINIA (34-21): Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz used the press to solidify the belief that the Irish had their hands full with the mghty West Virginia defense. But it was Notre Dame that supplied the winning defense whiel Irish quarterback Tony Rice went on to pass for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns. DISC 6: 1992 "THE SNOW BOWL 11/14/92 vs. PENN STATE (17-16): In their last home game, three seniors led a brilliant Irish comeback in the swirling snow of Notre Dame Stadium. With 20 seconds on the clock, Rich Meir?s touchdown pass to Jerome Bettis set up the winning two-point conversion from Meir to Reggie Brooks. DISC 7: 1993 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. FLORIDA STATE (31-24): After #1 ranked Florida State scored early, the Irish then poinded the Seminoles vaunted defense for 239 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The stout Notre Dame defense held tight to preserve victory and end Florida State?s 16-game winning streak. DISC 8: BONUS: 1966 REGULAR SEASON GAME vs. MICHIGAN STATE (10-10) COMPLETE SECOND HALF: The #1 ranked Irish traveled to play the #2 ranked Michigan State Spartans in a game for the ages. Punctuated by a tactical decision by Notre Dame?s Ara Parseghian, the game and his strategy remain much-discussed and deliberated as the teams played to a 10-10 stalemate. DVD Features: Vintage Highlight Film; Original Radio Calls for Key Plays featuring Video Play-Along Function; Interactive Sleeve Design Featuring Notre Dame Rosters, Trivia, Key Facts and Statistics; Special Navigation by Quarter and Scoring Drive; Interactive MenusBestsellers in DVD
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