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Catholics vs. Convicts

"Three words that lit a bitter rivalry on fire"

2016-12-10
7
en 102m
Documentary
On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.

Producer

Jerry Barca

Producer

Christine O'Malley

Director

Patrick Creadon

american football sports documentary miami hurricanes college american football

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • ESPN Films

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