This past weekend I traveled to San Diego to watch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish face a classic rival, the Navy Midshipmen. And once again, time with my fellow classmates strengthened the definition of the phrase “Notre Dame family.” What follows is a guest post from my fellow classmate, and dear friend, Oscar McBride. Take it away, Oscar!
“As my family and I enjoyed the most recent Notre Dame weekend in San Diego, I was reminded of the bountiful blessings I’ve received through relationship with my teammates and Notre Dame family. Taking it all in, as I attended only my fourth tailgate ever, I felt as if my cup was filled with love and pride in seeing some of my teammates: Reggie Brooks (Ready B), Bert Berry (B Train), Lee Becton (Beck), Jeremy Akers (Aches & Pains), Reggie Fleurima (Big Flo), LeShane Saddler (Sadds), and Nick Smith (Natty) to name a few, And then, having time to fellowship with some of my other Notre Dame brothers like John Carney, Kory Minor, Joey Getherall, Rhema McKnight, Shane Walton, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Joe Schmidt and Darius Fleming, amongst others.