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Notre Dame Football: Famous Fighting Irish Sports Fans

By Jack Leniart

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage at The Hospital for Special Surgery 35th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History on June 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Hospital for Special Surgery)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 04: Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage at The Hospital for Special Surgery 35th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History on June 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Hospital for Special Surgery) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Condoleezza Rice visits “FOX And Friends” at FOX Studios on November 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) /

Condoleezza Rice

Vaughn brings the laughs, Regis brings the energy, Bon Jovi brings the star power, and Condoleezza Rice bring the credentials. There are few non-fictional Notre Dame fans that have had the influence that Rice has had during her career.

After graduating from Notre Dame in 1975, Rice went on to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees. She left the board to join President George W. Bush’s staff. During his first term, Rice served as a national security adviser. After Bush’s reelection, Rice was asked to assume the role of Secretary of State.

Don’t let her resume fool you — Condoleezza Rice is a sports fan. She was a member of the College Football Playoff selection committee from 2014 to 2016.

Just last year, Notre Dame awarded Rice an honorary monogram. The school’s Athletic Director, Jack Swarbrick, surprised her with the honor when she was addressing the Women’s Basketball team.

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