In reply to: Loftus opened during the Holtz years, late '80s? * posted by MPG
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And was scheduled to be done by October. First football practice was September 30, 1987. The first track meet was held in early 1988.
Observer archives.
I can't say if it is right or wrong.
There was a dog and pony show for the Loftus family who donated the money where some of us put on our ND uniforms and tried to look athletic.
I once saw Rocket do a full backflip on the infield turf from a standstill. One day in the weightroom, Chris Zorich got tired of Ricky Watters' antics and picked Ricky up over Zorich's head, while laughing the whole time.
I was a bit shocked at how quickly the facility was considered outdated for football. The indoor track was fantastic.