Is Notre Dame Entering Its Next Great Era? | Untold Stories from Irish Football History

Notre Dame football has experienced plenty of ups and downs in the last four decades, from National Championships to extremely disappointing seasons. In Part Two of Tyler Wojciak’s interview with Irish Illustrated Owner & Publisher Tim Prister, the longest-tenured Notre Dame beat writer shares unforgettable stories from his 44 years covering the Irish. From the George O’Leary résumé fiasco and the rise and fall of Charlie Weis, this episode is filled with behind-the-scenes insight and nostalgia for diehard Notre Dame fans. Prister also reflects on how the job has changed, what makes Notre Dame football so unique, and the most emotionally charged games he’s ever covered.

(0:00) - Intro
(2:04) - Next Great Era?
(5:11) - Most Surprising Seasons
(8:22) - George O’Leary Scandal
(12:18) - Tyrone Willingham Era
(14:38) - Urban Meyer
(18:38) - 2007 Debacle
(19:51) - End of Weis Era
(23:15) - Media Changes
(27:56) - What Makes ND Special

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