Catholics vs. Convicts

Catholics vs. Convicts

Three words that lit a bitter rivalry on fire
20161h 42minDocumentary MoviesEnglish
7.0

Plot

On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what would become one of the greatest games in college football history. It was tradition vs. swagger, the No. 4-ranked Fighting Irish versus the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, one coaching star, Lou Holtz, versus another, Jimmy Johnson. But the name still attached to the contest came from a t-shirt manufactured by a few Notre Dame students: “Catholics vs. Convicts.” As compelling as the tale of Notre Dame’s dramatic victory is—even losing quarterback Steve Walsh calls it “a helluva ballgame”—the backstory is just as riveting.

WriterChristine O'Malley
DirectorPatrick Creadon
ActorPatrick Creadon, Barry Alvarez, Jerry Barca
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionESPN Films