<p>i went to the university myself,I am not a football fan. I was very irritated by all the annoying fans. Every Thursday through Sunday in the fall. Football at ND caused me to transfer.</p>
<p>I am sorry to hear that. ND isn't for everyone, I am the first to admit it. I am sorry to hear it wasn't for you. I wish you the very best in your transfer, as that is something I can relate to (though not from ND). Hopefully you have everything sorted out but feel free if you ever need to talk about transferring, but I wish you the best.</p>
<p>im in incoming freshman and im just wondering just how many games are there.. sory im international student i dont really know that much about college football.. is it every saturday night for a couple of month in the fall? and also, does everyone usually buy season tickets?</p>
<p>Uh oh...now I'm scared. I'm not a football fan at all and I know almost nothing about the game, although my mom has tried to teach the basics to me countless times, it's never really stuck. Oh well, I guess I'm up for trying something different- I hope my story doesn't end up like yours, nd4life. And, iwantivy, I think the answer to your second question is undoubtedly yes...</p>
<p>The games are on Saturday morning but really if you are willing to go with it, knowing what is going on or not, you will have a great time. The problem is if all of it will just drive you nuts, but honestly, it doesn't have to so don't worry about it Shellzie. Remember my guarantee to you, I will help you transfer if it doesn't work out. You are trying to learn the game, and that is already enough, I know a lot of girls that still don't have a clue but they go with it and they have fun with their friends. If you can do that, you will probably be fine. If you view it as a distraction, however (though you can hide in the library pretty well) then you will hate it. I think you guys will be fine because you will go with the flow and just have fun. You will see.</p>
<p>This year there's a 12 game season (7 home games, 5 away games).
Here's the link to the schedule:
<a href="http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/nd-m-footbl-sched.html%5B/url%5D">http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/nd-m-footbl-sched.html</a>
And yes most people get season tickets which are half price for students.</p>
<p>Even if you don't, the games can be a lot of fun if you let them be. I was thinking about this at Mass today (I know, think about God not about football but...) and the main thing is if you are open to the experience. If you want to go out and have fun and you are willing to do so, you will be like everyone else and have a blast, even if you don't go to the game. If you really try to resist all that and that annoys you, like the op, then it could be a problem. The main thing I think is get your work done early and have a good time on the weekend and just go with the flow and you will be fine.</p>
<p>I've said this before and I'll say it again...</p>
<p>University of Notre Dame = University of College Football in America. </p>
<p>For me, college football is my favorite sport so I'm looking forward to Saturday's in South Bend. nd4life, I am sorry because I am one of the obnoxious annoying fans that you are referring to. </p>
<p>However, you can easily not go to the games. But you might want to.</p>
<p>nd4life, I am a transfer student myself from the University of Pittsburgh. Where are you headed this fall?</p>
<p>I Love College Football.........goo Irishh
!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>i am transferring to boston college</p>
<p>ND4LIFE, why did you choose BC? Given what you have said, if the atmosphere is what caused you to leave, I am not sure that BC is a good fit. I know a good amount about BC, I was accepted as a transfer to both ND and BC, but it just doesn't seem like a good fit. They aren't as football crazy but it seems to me (both from my research and having my ex there) as more of a party school and still as being a big sports school. Someone from BC would shoot me for saying this but in a lot of ways it seems they model themselves after ND. Was location a factor? I just don't understand the justification for the move given what you have said. No matter what, whatever makes you happy is what you should do, and I am not trying to question your motives. I just want to make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into and you are going somewhere where you will be happy! Good luck!</p>
<p>so on football game days, practically EVERYBODY is at the game?
I wasn't exactly planning on buying a season pass...</p>
<p>Honestly, yes. What I would recommend for your freshman year is just buy the tickets and go with your friends and have fun. If you don't like it enough, or it isn't worth your time, you can always camp out in the library or your room. Even if you don't like football, however, I think you will be able to find something to do with your friends that will be fun. I have a lot of friends who do not understand football but have a great time, just give it a chance!</p>
<p>Many years ago at ND I had a freshman "engineering nerd" roommate who camped out either in the library or the engineering school on football Fridays and Saturdays. By Senior year, he was the life of the party and a football expert. I guess it just grows on you.</p>
<p>It really does. Either that or it can work like my friends; several of the girls I watch football with know nothing about football, and they admit it, so I basically do an analysis and act as a coach criticizing this or applauding that. Now do I know that that much about football, no, Weis is a far greater football mind than I am. However, it makes for a really interesting time and they seem to want to sit with me at football games so it works well. In other words, you will either pick it up or you can lean on a football know-it-all smartass like me who probably doesn't know nearly as much as they think they do (I admit this). Regardless, if you go with it, you can have a lot of fun. </p>
<p>As I talk about on my website (shameless plug) <a href="http://www.nd.edu/%7Emnadorff/transfer%5B/url%5D">www.nd.edu/~mnadorff/transfer</a>, one of the big differences I believe there is between Notre Dame and several other elite schools is that while we work very hard we also have a lot of fun. Football is one of the great ways that we say screw homework for an afternoon, go out, and spend hours with our friends (or many say screw homework way before afternoon, but I am not going there). Remember, college is about learning things but it is also about the experience. I am loving my time at Notre Dame, and I am not even the party type. The experience will be what you make it to be, but there is no reason to just work your butt off during college and hate every minute of it. You can have a great education and still have fun, and I think ND allows you to have the best of both words in that regard.</p>
<p>irish68178:
"Someone from BC would shoot me for saying this but in a lot of ways it seems they model themselves after ND."</p>
<p>Haha fredo</p>
<p>Ryan, have you been on NDNation, lol? I have a subscription to Irish Illustrated (Rivals) if you ever need some inside info.</p>
<p>Haha yeah but it's spread other places by now. I might take you up on your offer if Scout doesn't have something I want. I get a free subscription cuz I own one of the big ND fan sites. So if you ever need something from IE just let me know.</p>
<p>Have we talked about this before? I think I have talked with someone who had a similar deal. If I found you in two places, that would be really freaky. I have access to scout too, no worries :).</p>