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ND Football Book Opportunity by Jvan

Reggie Brooks has written a book (with John Heisler) about his experiences as a player for Notre Dame from the golden era of Lou Holtz through the present day. It's entitled "If These Walls Could Talk: Notre Dame Fighting Irish".

Brooks provides insight into the inner sanctum of the football program, from The Snow Bowl to the current tenure of Brian Kelly. The book features conversations with players and coaches past and present as well as off-the-wall anecdotes only Brooks can tell, and is an indispensable record of Notre Dame history.

The people at Triumph Books are great, and we have gladly given them our support.

The ad on the right side of each message board (also displayed on the NDN front page) will take you to your discounted purchase opportunity. Just type in the promo code when checking out. Don't miss out.