University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The university was founded in 1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Catholic religious order of priests and brothers. Its main campus covers 1,261 acres (510 ha) in a suburban setting and has landmarks such as the Golden Dome main building, Sacred Heart Basilica, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Word of Life mosaic mural, and Notre Dame Stadium.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the athletic teams that represent the University of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish participate in 26 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I intercollegiate sports. The school colors are gold and blue and the mascot is the Leprechaun. The interscholastic sports program began on November 23, 1887, with football in Notre Dame, Indiana.

3-inch pin-back button worn by the stadium vendors  - 2014-Sep-27 Syracuse v Notre Dame, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ  -  New York’s College Classic - Notre Dame 31 – Syracuse 15.  Even though the game was on neutral territory it counted as  a Syracuse home game, therefore the Fighting Irish Marching Band was not there, big disappointment, although the Syracuse Marching Band gave a great performance.