Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #1

TOMORROW IS GAME DAY!

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #1 comes from chapter five, which brings readers behind the scenes of an entire football season at Notre Dame from the perspective of that little green guy on the sidelines:

"Not even two minutes ticked off the game clock before a bucketful of pure glorious sweat soaked all the way through my many layers of authentic Leprechaun garb.  My Kelly green coattails took on a much darker shade.  I went all out from the very first 'Gooo Irish!' of the opening kick until the final 'WE ARE ND!' of the fourth quarter... All that jigging, stunting, and shillelagh waiving at midfield left me feeling five pounders lighter as I limped back up the tunnel..."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #2

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #2 comes from chapter 5, which takes readers behind the scenes of an entire football season from the perspective of that little green guy on the sidelines:

"We walked through the main tunnel into an already packed house, with the student section filling up at asteady pace... My most important pregame task involved assembling the giant steel flagpole covered with fresh flakes of the same 24-karat gold the managers used to paint the football helmets.  I hooked it up to the monster blue and gold flag made from the same material as our football jerseys.  Less than five minutes remained on the pregame countdown clock.  Time to get in position for my big moment with the flag.  Just then, Jerome Bettis and Tim Brown walked by.  I casually said hello to my two favorite NFL players of all time.  Only at Notre Dame...

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #3

Three.  More.  Days.

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #3 comes from chapter 5, which takes readers behind the scenes of an entire football season from the perspective of that little green guy on the sidelines:

"Dinner at Rocco's that night gave me a chance to carbo-load before my first game.  I signed an 8 x 10 for the owner Warren, making sure to include my ringing endorsement for the best pizza in the Midwest.  After walking over to the midnight drum circle on the steps of the Golden Dome with a posse that would've put the Beastie Boys to shame, I decided to call it a night.  As much as I wanted to raise an Irish toast to our upcoming victory, I had a long day ahead of me in the ninety-degree heat."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Daniel Colt Collins appears on "Sports Lounge with Lisa Varga"

IRISH CREED writer, former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun, and newly published author Daniel Colt Collins recently sat down with Lisa Varga to discuss his new book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun"



The up-and-coming internet talk show "Sports Lounge with Lisa Varga" is set to air new webisodes starting in September.  Follow Lisa Varga and Sports Lounge on Twitter to stay updated.

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #4

4 days away...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #4 comes from chapter 5, which captures what it feels like to lead a pep-rally on campus during opening weekend at Notre Dame:

"...'If you don't feel it yet, you will tomorrow.  If you don't feel it then, you might need to check in over at our health services building because you don't have a pulse.'  My first attempt at a joke in front of thousands didn't flop.  I liked where this was headed."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #5

5 days left until football season for the Fighting Irish...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #5 comes from chapter 5, which captures the excitement on campus during opening weekend at Notre Dame:

"My voice echoed over the crowd, 'It's good to be back.  I can feel it in the air.  Every time I walk past our stadium... every time I look up at our Golden Dome... and every time I hear our marching band play our fight song... chills run up and down my spine.  It's a feeling I only get here at Notre Dame.  How many of you know just what I'm talkin' about?'  By their response, it sounded like most of them knew exactly what I was talking about."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #6

Only 6 days until football season for the Fighting Irish...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #6 comes from chapter five, which captures the excitement of campus during opening weekend at Notre Dame:

"I let loose during my first pep-rally, 'Notre Daaame!  Make.  Some.  NOISE!  It's officially football season!  I said MAKE SOME NOISE!' Thousands of students wearing their respective dorm colors gathered closer to the stage while chanting "Here come the Irish!"  I let them take control of the crowd..."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: Lucky #7

Just one week until football season for the Fighting Irish...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #7 comes from Chapter 5, which takes readers behind the scenes of an entire football season from the perspective of that little green guy on the sidelines:

"I noticed a peculiar energy building on campus all week.  It reminded me of something I felt before, but I couldn't quite place it.  Then, while ceremoniously carving my initials into the lucky shillelagh like every Leprechaun before me, I suddenly knew what it was... The students, players, coaches, and fans were finally starting to believe again.  I sensed it.  Notre Dame was back."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #8

Only 8 days left until football season for the Fighting Irish...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #8 comes from the book's prelude, which captures the moments leading up to the season-opening kickoff inside Notre Dame Stadium:

"...the familiar voice of Mike Collins blared over the loudspeakers: 'Heeeeeere come the Irish!'  Mike wasn't lying.  The Irish were coming right at me.  A flash of gold hit my eye as they burst out of the tunnel into the sunlight, and I was off to the races..."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #9

Only 9 days remain until football season for the Fighting Irish...

To celebrate the release of his book "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is releasing 10 exclusive quotes leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #9 comes from the book's prelude, which captures the moments leading up to the season-opening kickoff inside Notre Dame Stadium:

"Over 81,000 voices hushed in the ninety-degree heat, waiting to erupt on my cue... I could feel the weight of over 162,000 eyes bearing down on me... Only one thought filled my mind..."

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

  

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.  

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

Leprechaun Quote Countdown: #10

Only 10 days separate us from the 2013 edition of Notre Dame Football...

It's a familiar feeling for every Fighting Irish fan.
The hype seems almost palpable during this exciting time of year, and IRISH CREED writer / former Fightin' Irish Leprechaun Daniel Colt Collins is proud to announce the release of his brand new behind-the-scenes tell-all book:

In this autobiographical account, Daniel Colt Collins presents a never-before-seen insider's look into life at Notre Dame from his own first-hand perspective as he shares unforgettable stories about becoming the face of the Fighting Irish.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, IRISH CREED will release 10 quotes from "Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun" leading up to the season opener in Notre Dame Stadium.

Quote #10 comes from the book's prelude, which captures what it feels like to take that first charge out of the tunnel onto the field in front of 81,000 Fighting Irish fans.

“Notre Dame Stadium filled to the brim with an electric charge…

I triumphantly waved the Blue and Gold to our sellout crowd and millions more watching on TV…  An inescapable smile spread across my face while I paused to take it all in.  A wildly unlikely journey had brought me to this unforgettable moment in my life, and an even more unbelievable story was about to unfold…”

"Life as the Notre Dame Leprechaun: Behind the Face of the Fighting Irish" is now available in the Notre Dame Bookstore and online at www.LeprechaunBook.com.

Every copy bought online comes personally autographed by Daniel Colt Collins.

Every online purchase also qualifies as an automatic entry into the Lucky Leprechaun Hat Sweepstakes, awarding one lucky fan with an autographed game-worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun Hat at the conclusion of football season.

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!

www.LeprechaunBook.com

You might be a Fighting Irish fan if...

After a resurgent 12-1 season last year, you may have hopped on the bandwagon by calling yourself part of the most loved, most hated and most relevant fan base in the world.

Before you avow your allegiance to the Fighting Irish faithful, make sure you're ready to take the next step.  It's not always easy being green, and not everyone is cut out to be a loyal son or daughter of Notre Dame.

Think you're already there? Here are 13 surefire signs that you might be a Fighting Irish fan: "You Might Be a Fighting Irish Fan If..." from IRISH CREED writer Daniel Colt Collins via Bleacher Report

THANK YOU ADIDAS! (a look at 2013 Shamrock Series uniforms)

After some questionable calls as of late, Adidas

finally hit it out of the park for the Fighting Irish with this one...

These Notre Dame Shamrock Series uniforms are pure perfection.  

Seriously, no other uniform in all of sports can touch this.  

Gold on Gold on Gold shamrock helmets?

With a genuine 24k shine from the actual Golden Dome?  

Game, Irish.

Green, White and Gold = every Leprechaun's dream