@@鹹雲野鶴 Sigh, not really now, it has always be like this from history. In this world dreamers are always massively outnumbered by losers. Yet, they are meant only to be able to speak in Internet and find excuse for their failure.
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's experience is a remarkable story of perseverance and determination. Born in 1948 in Joliet, Illinois, Rudy grew up dreaming of playing football for the University of Notre Dame, despite his small stature (5'6") and lack of athletic prowess. After high school, he served in the Navy and worked in a power plant before finally deciding to pursue his dream. Rudy enrolled in Holy Cross College, a community college near Notre Dame, to improve his grades and eventually transfer. After several rejections, he was accepted into Notre Dame in 1974. Rudy joined the football team's practice squad, enduring grueling training and long odds. In 1975, during the final home game of the season against Georgia Tech, Rudy was given the chance to dress for the game. In the closing moments, he was put in the game and recorded a sack. His teammates carried him off the field, making him one of only a few players in Notre Dame history to be carried off the field by teammates. His story was later dramatized in the 1993 film "Rudy," inspiring countless people with its message of perseverance and the power of dreams.