The Empire State Building glowed in Notre Dame colors this weekend. The spire was yellow, a homage to the famous Golden Dome that sits at the heart of campus in South Bend. Or so I’m told—I’ve never been to Notre Dame. In fact, I’ve never been to any school with an impressive football program. At least not to watch the sport.
I grew up in New England (those of you who’ve read my Boston-centric work before are rolling your eyes saying, “No! New England? Charlotte?! We had no idea!”). College football was an afterthought next to professional teams for most people and a not-at-all thought for my family.