Rudy Reuttiger is a very special Notre Dame fan, whose inspiring story was the subject of the popular 1993 movie called Rudy. In the film, Rudy overcomes countless obstacles and rejections to persevere and realize his lifelong dream to play football for Notre Dame.
This weekend, Rudy was in the stands cheering for his beloved fighting Irish, and getting a few cheers himself.
Rudy was asked to compare himself to Notre Dame's star
linebacker Manti Teo.
"I play with passion and heart to play one moment and I got there because of preparation and belief," Rudy says. "He plays because of his talent and he keeps preparing and keeps getting better because God's given him that talent and he doesn't forget where he came from. So, he works just as hard."
Maybe Rudy's movie magic rubbed off on TV Saturday night. The Notre Dame/USC game was the highest rated college football game in six years.
As for the ongoing popularity of tha movie, Rudy has been named one of the top 25 sports movies of the past 25 years and one of the most inspiring films of all time.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 3:09 PM EST2013-02-05 20:09:54 GMT
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:55:34 GMT
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:40:45 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:32:17 GMT
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
