Posted: 7/31/2006 5:44:22 AM EDT
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rudy, rudy rudy rudy........ great movie. that is all. 
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Questioning the Story: Was the groundskeeper played by Charles S. Dutton a real character? Rudy answered no to this question himself during an interview with the Pigskin Post by saying the following, "He was a composite, but that was reality. And that’s what happened in my life…all through my life. I would encounter people like that and they would help me get through the tough times through their wisdom and their encouragement." Was there actually a priest who helped Rudy get into Holy Cross Junior College? In the same Pigskin Post interview as above, Rudy replied to this question by saying, "There were several who played important roles, but, again, you can’t develop them all in one two-hour movie." Did Rudy really sleep in the maintenance room of the football stadium? Rudy actually slept in a room in the basketball arena. The school had the room there for someone to stay during off-hours for insurance reasons. Was coach Dan Devine really that cold-hearted against dressing Rudy for the last home game of Rudy's college career? In Devine's autobiography, Simply Devine, he writes that it was his idea to dress Rudy for the final game of his college career and also to play him. Devine says that the screenwriter, Angelo Pizzo, told him that the plot would only work if Devine became the heavy. He agreed in order to help out Rudy, someone whom he calls a friend. "I didn't realize I would be such a heavy," he writes. Does the real Rudy Ruettiger appear in the film? Yes, Rudy does appear in the movie. He can be found near the end in the stands behind Ned Beatty, who plays Rudy's father. The real Rudy is the man Ned turns around and beats on when Rudy gets in the game. He is wearing a little hat and blue jacket. Did the studios approach Rudy to make the film or did Rudy approach the studios with his story? Rudy in fact approached the studios with his story. In an interview with the Pigskin Post he said, "It took ten years to get it to the screen. Many rejections, many ups, many downs. Getting involved with people who should never have been involved. Every legal problem you can imagine, we experienced. People stealing my rights and selling my rights…it was unbelievable." What does Rudy Ruettiger do today? Upon graduating from Notre Dame, Rudy spent one year as a grad assistant and then went on to work in the insurance industry. Today, Rudy works primarily as a motivational speaker, often appearing to speak in front of large corporations. He has also co-authored several motivational books (right). How much would it cost to have Rudy motivationally speak in front of your company? According to the Premiere Speakers Bureau (link to Bureau's Rudy page), Rudy's keynote fee is roughly $17,500. It could vary based upon length of presentation, location of event and other factors. Usually, travel and expenses are additional costs above speaker fees. Rudy's topics include athletes, inspiration, motivation, and overcoming adversity. Was there anyone else in the running to play the character of Rudy? Rudy answered this in an interview by saying, "Chris O'Donnell had the role. The only reason he wasn't picked was there was something about Astin at the last moment that changed their mind. I think it was his naive type of appeal. He did a great job." Is it true that Rudy was the only player to ever be carried off the field at Notre Dame stadium? Yes, it is true. The filmmakers recreated the scene with real fans during a break in the 1992 Boston College game. Some 60,000 fans stood and cheered as actor Sean Astin was carried off the field. |
oh come on, what about the mighty ducks 4?  Definitely up there in teh top sports movies, could be #1 if not for Remember the Titans. Gotta tell you I like Mystery Alaska and The Program too. Don't underestimate Necssary Roughness. And no, I didn't like hoosiers. Go figure. |
Yeah, I like the Titans too, but dude, come on, no love for Hoosiers! I also like Miracle. I thought they did a real good job with it. |
| I took care of coach Dan Devine in the hospital shortly before he died, and all he ever wanted to talk about was Notre Dame. He never wanted to discuss the NFL, or coaching for the packers. His hospital room was a fucking shrine to Notre Dame. I asked him about Rudy, and why he let Rudy dress and play. Coach Devine said, "because every year I met hundreds of kids who wanted to play Notre Dame football, but lacked the talent. I wanted to let them all play. I let Rudy play for all those other kids who couldn't." Then he rolled his eyes. "All anyone ever asks me about is Rudy." He was a great man. |
Whoa... he was in the last season of 24? Now I really need to see it. |
