I wanted to take a moment and thank each one of you for another memorable ND football camp!
I appreciate each teammate, new and old, and look forward to the deepening of these friendships as I've experienced in the past. As always, Patrick and his staff did an incredible job!!
Joe Hession
Junior
Age 53
Carmel, In.

Thanks again for making dreams come true for my Dan as well as all the other men participating in the program. He was telling me the night before we left that if someone had told him 30 years ago that he'd be playing on the field and meeting his heros from all the years past that he'd never believe them. He said that the camp experiences have been at the very top of the greatest experiences of his life. I'm sure I'm at the very top even though he didn't exactly say that. (ha)
May God bless you for caring enough to want other men to experience what you were able to experience.
Debbi Rodden, wife of Dan Rodden
Junior
Age 54
Buffalo, Il.

Thanks again for another great year. I didn’t think that there was any way that last year could be topped…..But it was! As Tim and I were on the plane trip home, we feel like we are now a part of two football families. Jacksonville State and NOTRE DAME! Thanks for making this all possible. Only 51 weeks until we strap it on again!
Christopher P. Cromer
Sophomore
Age 37
Rome, Ga.

It was an honor to be with you all last week. I have been around for many years, but I have never been associated with a finer group of men, all of whom share the same belief that Notre Dame is not a place, it's a state of mind. If I am still able to walk next year, I will be back. I am very thankful to the good Lord that I have had the opportunity, wherewithall and health to have been part of all this. And I am sure we all agree that Pat has been an inspired person to have originated his idea and brought it to fruition.
Serge Martinez
Freshman
Age 65
Crestwood Ky.

Count me in Anytime!!! I had a blast, as long as I’m working here I’m “in!!”
Thanks for the experience!!
Chris Zorich,
ND All-American
College Hall of Fame Inductee 2008

Again, the Camp was a great ND experience. It was a prime example of the implementation of the "POAC" principle - Plan, Organize, Actuate, Control.
Look forward to hearing from you and, if your schedule brings you to SF, let's break bread and/or have a "pop" or two. Go Irish!
Jim Lucchesi
Freshman
Age 65
San Francisco, Ca.

Great week to everyone. What a privilege to have a chance to meet and get to know a group of super people. It is hard to describe to folks who were not there. I look forward to seeing you all very soon and a return to fantasy camp next year! Thank you all for helping make it another great experience!
Brian "TO" Pepperoni
Sophomore
Age 41
Chesapeake, Va.

Thanks again for another experience of a lifetime. The Faut’s are coming back for the ring. Gene Sr. needed some convincing, but the entire family finally got to him. Everyone has so much fun being there and taking it all in. If you have an image of the ring that the juniors receive and can send it to me that would be great. We are creating a campaign to keep Gene Sr. fully committed between now and the next camp that will revolve around the ring. No hurry. Thanks again for all that you and your team do. My designers are going to photo shop their boss out of the image in the end zone on that last play, which should allow me to get some sleep in the near future.
Gene Faut
Sophomore
Age 42
Roselle, Il.

I want to thank you for inviting me to camp! It was an absolute blast and as you stated ... we have added new guys to the ND family. Everything was first class and the campers were truly unbelievable. I can't stop telling stories since my return. My only regret is not staying for the whole weekend and the game. I saw that the game went down to the wire. Business won't interfere next year if you would still have me at camp!
Jim Yoder
ND WR/Punter
1970-‘71

It was great being all of you guys again and for the freshmen it was great to meet all of you. Cant wait to see all you guys in a few months. On a side note, If you are ever in my neck of the woods, the Blue team won 6-0 (yes, the ref made the right call after Conan took a hard hit to the back which in turn knocked him to the ground.) Don't worry Conan, I know you were not acting.
Frank Bagatta, Jr
Junior
Age 23
Commack, NY

I had an absolute blast! Getting to know the freshmen and hanging out with all my buddies was great! I don't have the time I need to articulate my thoughts and feelings for the Camp, but I just wanted to share an Irish Blessing with you all! May those that love us, love us. And for those that don't, May God turn their hearts
And if he can't turn their hearts may he give them a penalty on an INT to take away a TD
Keith Cross
Alumni Lettterman,
Age 35
Holden, Ma.

Thanks to everyone also. I had a great time and thanks for welcoming me into the Irish Family. I'm South Bend homesick! Miss you guys! See you soon!
Tim Sudduth
Freshman
Age 36
Atlanta, Ga.

Hey Tim.....you're a fantastic athlete & an even better person! Hope you had a safe trip home. I feel the same about missing you guys already. It was an awesome experience for me, made special due to all you guys.
Can't wait to get there next year!
Bud Johnson
Freshman
Age 54
Los Alamitos, Ca.

I didn't get a chance to see everyone after breakfast so I apologize for running out so quick. Had to get on the road with my girls who were phenomenal for Daddy on the flight. It was another great week of meeting new friends & hanging out with "old" family. It was honor to play with/against all of you. Just to let you know, if you're ever in my neck of the woods, the Gold team won 7-6. (yes, Koppy Jr would've mde the PAT). Take care. GO IRISH
Mike Brennan
Senior
Age 38
Ocala, Fl.

Patrick - just wanted to drop you a short note to again say "thank you" for running an extraordinary camp for everyone. Not just the new guys, but also for the returning veterans and alumni.
As usual you did a fantastic job.
Thanks again,
Frank "Coach" Bagatta
Alumni Letterman
Age 55
Smithtown, NY

What a great weeend at ND!
Many thanks to YOU!!
Hope I will be there next year.
GREAT PEOPLE.
Be well.
Greg Marx
Defensive Tackle
1970-‘72

It was such a thrill to attend this year’s Fantasy Football Camp again. How many times can I say thank you for doing such a great job. I think I was more excited this year than last. You, all the coaches and former players do such a great job of making us part of the Notre Dame Family. For years I viewed myself as a subway alum but not anymore. When we were presented our alumni coin, I felt that I had become a true Domer!!! I no longer feel like someone from the outside looking in and this is all because of what you have accomplished with this amazing experience. “Livin’ the Dream” is so appropriate a theme because truly that is what I did. I can’t wait till next year….. unless there is a bowl game sooner! God bless and keep up the great work that you do.
Steve Filbert
Sophomore
Age 59,
South Bend, In.

I haven't had a chance to process what we experienced, but the pictures and the memories they produce are amazing. Thanks to everyone involved. Patrick and crew, my team members, ND coaching staff, former greats and The University of Notre Dame that brings us together. I'm looking forward to next year and the opportunity to see many of you at the games this fall.
Go Irish
Mark Thees
Freshman,
Age 47,
Toledo, Oh.

I just wanted to write you a note to say thank you for allowing me to be in the ND Fantasy Hall of Fame. It has truly been one of my biggest honors to be a part of your camp and become your friend. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever believe this camp would touch my life like it has and I have you to thank for it. The friendships that have been made and the family we have created is truly the greatest gift I have been given. I am honored to be in the Notre Dame Fantasy Hall of Fame for the men who played on the field with me and I will always be proud to tell our story to anyone who wants to become a part of our family. Thanks again for being a great friend and always remember your lineman always has your back.
Bob Johnson,
Alumni Letterman Yr. 6,
Age 45,
Lititz, Pa.

I also wanted to tell you how wonderful a job you do on these camps. From the notes under the room doors right after arrival to the breakfast on the last morning, you go first class. After we returned home, Dan was going through his bag like a kid at Christmas. The gifts and pictures he received are priceless. The room we were in was the nicest I had ever stayed in. I want to finish by saying that my Dan is the greatest husband any woman could ever wish for. It thrills me to no end to see him happy beyond words during the camps. And YOU make this happen for him as well as these other huge fans of ND. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making his dreams come true and for allowing the families to be right in there with them. May you be blessed as you have been a blessing to so many. We'll see you at the 2008 camp. GO IRISH!!
Sincerely, Debbi Rodden

Good Morning Patrick- All I wanted to thank all of you for a wonderful time last week. Words just can't describe it. I look forward to seeing some of you at Penn State and hopefully the rest of you next year. Special thanks
thanks to you Juniors, Seniors and 5th year guys. Your kindness and hospitality was unbelievable. It was a real pleasure getting to know all of you
Christopher P. Cromer, Vice President Invesments, A.G.Edwards.
www.agedwards.com/fc/christopher.cromer

Patrick: I wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for putting together such
an incredible experience. My husband and I will never forget it! I was such a blubbering idiot when I introduced myself to you, but I blame Gene, Sr. My mother-in-law phoned Sunday after their return and asked my husband, “how do you get your dad to stop crying?” Thanks again to you and your staff- Go Irish!! Tobi Faut

Patrick-
I am so thankful for the 5 years that I was able to be a part of Fantasy Camp. I am also envious of those that have eligibility left. Pat has built a wonderful experience, and the memories of all you have been nothing but great. Those of us that are playing Penn State are playing as your teammates--we are all Irish. We promise to play hard and give it our best. Remember--we aren’t promised tomorrow, so live today as if it is your last.
Robert Haberkorn

Pat-
Thank you again for all the effort. The camp was great, really a special time.
Eric Turzak

Hey, Patrick, I just wanted to let you all know what a great time I had at my first, but not last, fantasy camp. Everyone involved with the camp was very professional and very knowledgeable with everything that went on. Everyone deserves a big pat on the back. Again, you deserve a great big pat on the back. GREAT JOB! Go Irish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again GREAT JOB
Dave Libs

Gentlemen,
I hope your fourth if July celebrations were great!
Thank you very much for the time of my life! From Canada Thanks again for everything,
John O’Neil

What a week of Irish Football and also
expanding our family for all who are apart of the Notre Dame Fantasy Football Camp. I have to tell you one of the greatest joys I have experienced over the past 5 years is getting the chance to see and feel the joy of the new guys who join our team. This year was no different. I could feel the excitement by everyone who attended from 1st year guys even to us old 5th years guys. Every year I tell my wife can this get any better and somehow it does thanks to the great job of Patrick and his team, but most importantly the new freshman coming in. As I have said from my first year "we are a family" and I am proud to be apart of it. Thank you everyone for making my week so special. GO IRISH!! Bob Johnson

Patrick,
Just a line to let you know the Fantasy Football Camp was awesome!! Everything was top notch. Well worth the price for the experience and the speakers. I had a great time! My wife taped the game for my stepson who is in the Marine Corps. I can't wait to get his take on it. Just thought I'd let you know
Roger Elliott
#22

I hope everyone is having a great summer and doing well. I had the fortunate opportunity, this past week, to attend the 2007 ND Football Fantasy Camp. It was given to me as a graduation gift by my brother. You may or may not know about the camp. For those of you who have never heard of it, or for those who have in passing, this is truly something you need to put on your list of things to do in your lifetime, or think about it as a gift for a loved one. I do not believe I can give the experience true justice via an email but it was an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. It was priceless…….If you have any questions regarding the camp and experience please do not hesitate to give me a call at the office or on my cell.
Dean Mandis