Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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fan forum Always Love Thee, Notre Dame I wonder what the University's patriarch, Father Sorin, is thinking these days. First an anti-Catholic president gives the commencement address, then the football team walks out on the Alma Mater if we lose. Unlike other schools that are known for only football or basketball, Notre Dame is special because of the spiritual, academic and athletic sides, not just wins or losses. Of course it is hard to sing after a loss, but it seemed even more special and touching. It showed the country that win or lose, Notre Dame is still Notre Dame. All the other schools crown a different homecoming queen every year. Ours is the same every year — The Queen of Heaven and Earth, standing atop the Golden Dome with outstretched arms, holding the world in Her hand. Every Sunday the priest says, "It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, to always and everywhere give you thanks and praise." I believe that God loves His Mother and wants the same honor and respect for Her. Frank Mastrangelo New Castle, Pa. be heard! Send your letters to: Letters Blue & Gold Illustrated P. O. Box 1007 Notre Dame, IN 46556 or e-mail to: lsomogyi@blueandgold.com The Alma Mater represents not victory or defeat but honor and glory to Our Lady on Notre Dame's Golden Dome. photo by Cory Lavalette Battle Lines Being Drawn "It's important to get the team back into the locker room and get them under my guidance." — Brian Kelly Why such a kerfuffle over singing the Alma Mater after a home loss? Regardless of the enormous monies involved, a college football game is not a military battle. The losing team should not be in a general retreat in search of a safe rendezvous. The injured players don't have their names