Rudy1993

Rudy:
Coach I just wanted to thank you for letting be a part of this football program this year.

Coach Parseghian:
Rudy, I never I thought I'd be saying this but it's been an honor.

Rudy:
But I've come to realize that God made some people out to be football players and that I'm not one of them.

Coach Parseghian:
I wish God would put your heart in some of my players bodies.

Rudy:
[laughs] Yeah, I have this wish to let my father watch one of his sons play football for the Irish and I was wondering if I could possibly dress for one game next season?

Coach Parseghian:
Rudy the NCAA is really strict with this 60 player rule, and in some positions we only have one backup and you know that every year we are competing for the national championship. [pause] Is this wish just for your father?

Rudy:
No it's for everyone who told me that being a Notre Dame football player would be impossible. My brothers, the guys I work with at the mill...they can't come to practice and see that I am a part of this team.

Coach Parseghian:
[sighs] OK.

Rudy:
OK?

Coach Parseghian:
You deserve it. You will dress for one game next season.

Rudy:
[can barely hold in his excitement] Thank you Coach!