Crews work to remove snow from Notre Dame Stadium
Crews work to remove snow from Notre Dame Stadium Save Email Print
Posted: 7:07 PM Nov 21, 2008
Last Updated: 7:07 PM Nov 21, 2008
Reporter: Stephanie Stang
Email Address: stephanie.stang@wndu.com

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It's one game day preparation they don't want to make a tradition at Notre Dame…a full stadium snow removal.

Friday more than one hundred people worked at Notre Dame's stadium to get ready for Saturday's game.

They are shoveling underneath the stands, spreading salt in the aisles, and clearing the field.

"It’s a big area but small places to work in, a lot of snow, as you can see it’s still coming down," says temp worker Greg Crew.

The last time it snowed during a game was in 1992 during the infamous “snow bowl.”

But many say they can't remember the last time there's been this heavy of a snowfall *before* a game.

"This is a real treat… probably my worst nightmare. Back when we saw the schedule for November 22 thought nah can't be... but it is what it is," explains Dan Brazo, Notre Dame’s Athtletics Facilities Manager.

Crews will be back in the stands Saturday morning to continue working. Notre Dame hired help from a temp agency for help plus the rugby team volunteered to help out also.

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Posted by: Todd Location: Mishawaka on Nov 23, 2008 at 11:04 AM
And just in case you want to say it is not a fairy tale...remember that people said Brady would be one of the best QB's in the NFL. After two years he is just now getting off the bench.

Posted by: Todd Location: Mishawaka on Nov 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Looks like the egg is on your face T. Now who needs to lighten up? LOL. I was just stating that people have a fairy tale view of ND that just isn't true.

Posted by: T Location: south bend on Nov 22, 2008 at 07:20 PM
not a chance and todd............lighten up!!

Posted by: Not a Chance on Nov 22, 2008 at 06:41 PM
"Hiring" people to shovel snow? Where are the students? I'll say it again. This bunch of wothless snobs who now run this once great university have ruined it. Syracuse will win this game. The echoes and the great God fearing people who once ran this university are LONG GONE.

Posted by: Todd Location: Mishawaka on Nov 22, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Everybody helping out? They spent thousands hiring local temp people to come shovel. They had help today from one team...but everybody else was hired...it wasn't students on campus grabbing a shovel and helping out. Half those students come from homes where they have never shoveled snow in their lives.

Posted by: Margaret Location: South Bend on Nov 22, 2008 at 10:48 AM
The city should hire some of the temp workers to help with the snow removal around the city. I bet the roads are down to the pavement around ND.

Posted by: anon. Location: S.Bend on Nov 22, 2008 at 09:51 AM
I am glad to hear there is school spirit in helping clearing off for the last home game today. Good Luck to the Irish! As I read this, I also wonder and hope these fans are also this spirited in helping the community, shoveling off the sidewalks for the young(school kids) and elderly.

Posted by: Nick Location: South Bend on Nov 21, 2008 at 11:39 PM
I hope they don't clear the field off too much. I'm excited to see the Irish play in the snow!

Posted by: Melissa Location: Osceola on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:50 PM
That is cool everyone helping out GO IRISH COMMUNITY!

Posted by: unit denny Location: south bend on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:41 PM
myself removing snow from the n.d. stadium is not a top news story


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