Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit [Paperback]

Todd Tucker (Author), Lou Holtz (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2000

For the first time, Notre Dame football fans have a travel book to call their very own—one tailored to making the most out of the home football game experience. Author and Notre Dame graduate Todd Tucker presents chapters devoted to the ins and outs, do's and don'ts, of getting to Notre Dame, getting game tickets, and getting in the spirit of America's most storied football program. From finding hotel rooms to booking flights, tracking down a burger and brew and discovering where and when to join in the game weekend traditions, Notre Dame Game Day offers something enlightening, educational, and entertaining for seasoned fans and first-time revelers alike.

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About the Author

Todd Tucker graduated from Notre Dame in 1990 with a degree in history. After graduation, he entered the Navy's demanding Nuclear Propulsion program, eventually completing six patrols on board the legendary submarine USS Alabama. With the Cold War safely won, Todd returned to Indiana with his family in 1995.

Todd's travel writing has appeared in a number of national magazines, including The Rotarian, Inside Sports, Historic Traveler, and TWA Ambassador. This is his first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888698306
• ISBN-13: 978-1888698305
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,039,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Todd Tucker attended the University of Notre Dame on a full scholarship, graduating with a degree in history in 1990. He then volunteered for the United States Navy's demanding nuclear power program, eventually making six patrols onboard a Trident submarine. In 1995 Tucker left the navy to return with his family to Indiana to pursue a career in writing. In addition to extensive writing for such publications as TWA Ambassador, The Rotarian, Inside Sports, and the Washington Post, he has also published five books: Notre Dame Game Day (Diamond Communications, 2000), Notre Dame vs. The Klan (Loyola Press, 2004), The Great Starvation Experiment (Free Press, 2006), Over and Under (Thomas Dunne, 2007), and Atomic America (Free Press, 2009).

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit (Paperback)

Notre Dame Game Day is a fantastic book, that deserves a home in the library of every football fan! It's a fine book that truly conveys the excite ment of the Notre Dame experience. I read the first page and was hooked. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it late that same night. I've been to three Notre Dame games since I purchased this book and it's proven and invaluable tool. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to truly enjoy and appreciate Notre Dame football! Again, Notre Dame Game Day is a fantastic read and should be in your library today!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Notre Dame Game Day Scores Points With Me, April 24, 2003

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Doug Bennett Jr. (New Albany, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit (Paperback)

Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit is a must-read for even the most casual Notre Dame observer. Author Todd Tucker provides invaluable insight for making the most of your Notre Dame game day experience, including what to do before, during and after any Fighting Irish home contest. Even more intriguing are the anecdotes Tucker sprinkles throughout the book about Notre Dame, its history, its players and its facilities. That's where Tucker's depth of knowledge about his alma mater really shines through.

Even if you're no "Golden Domer," - and I'm not - you can appreciate the great traditions and spirit that Tucker ably details here. It's an easy read. I was left wanting more, including a couple of midfield seats.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Game Day Scores Points With Me, April 24, 2003

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Doug Bennett Jr. (New Albany, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit (Paperback)

Notre Dame Game Day: Getting There, Getting In, and Getting in the Spirit is a must-read for even the most casual Notre Dame observer. Author Todd Tucker provides invaluable insight for making the most of your Notre Dame game day experience, including what to do before, during and after any Fighting Irish home contest. Even more intriguing are the anecdotes Tucker sprinkles throughout the book about Notre Dame, its history, its players and its facilities. That's where Tucker's depth of knowledge about his alma mater really shines through.

Even if you're no "Golden Domer," - and I'm not - you can appreciate the great traditions and spirit that Tucker ably details here. It's an easy read. I was left wanting more, including a couple of midfield seats.