26 Rudy Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: All-Time Center

His brothers gave him this position due to the fact that he was so small. All he did was snap the ball. They did, however, let him play a different position once. Rudy's attempt to sack his older brother John failed.

Answer: Notre Dame

He was trying to attend Notre Dame but ended up being accepted at Holy Cross. He attended Holy Cross for two years before transferring to Notre Dame. Much of Notre Dame's campus can be seen throughout the film, including rare footage inside of the Notre Dame locker room.

Answer: Purdue vs. Indiana

Sorry Petey, Notre Dame's the only school they watch in that house.

Answer: Sean Astin

Sean Astin played Rudy, who was an undersized athlete with dreams of playing football for the University of Notre Dame. Astin got his start in Hollywood in the movie "Goonies" as Mickey Walsh.

Answer: Tackles

He told this to Coach Parseghian in his office.

Answer: D-Bob

D-Bob (played by Jon Favreau) was a big man who had troubles with women. He was a graduate student at Notre Dame, where he had a 3.8 GPA. Rudy offered advice on the ladies in exchange for tutoring.

Answer: He painted the helmets.

Rudy was a part (for a day) of the Notre Dame Sports Booster Club. He painted the logo of Notre Dame on the helmets. This made Rudy feel like he did something for the team. He was later kicked off the Booster Club because he didn't have student ID.

Answer: Pete

Pete was killed in an explosion at a mill where he and Rudy worked. Shortly before his death, he gave Rudy a Notre Dame jacket for his birthday. Pete had always been Rudy's encouragement and inspiration for following his dream. Upon his death, to honor his friend, Rudy left home for Notre Dame.

Answer: 3

The fourth letter was the acceptance letter.

Answer: John

John, his older brother, walked into the Ruettiger home to see Rudy staring at him. Frank arrogantly said, "Say Merry Christmas to your brother, Johnny boy". Rudy then left the house angry. His ex tried to apologize, but this just gave Rudy more of a reason to stay at Notre Dame. John was never the type to hurt Rudy, although he never really had faith in him anyways. He, as a child, was the good looking one of the family and when he grew up, the wealthiest.

Answer: Boston College

The scenes were filmed during an extended half time against Boston College. The stands were full with fans and if you look closely you can see fans wearing burgundy and gold which are Boston College's colors.

Answer: Peter

A fire broke out in the mill and Peter died trying to save everybody. After his funeral, Rudy left for Notre Dame, stating his death as the cause. The two were planning to travel to Notre Dame together.

Answer: Fortune

He was portrayed in the film by Charles S. Dutton as a former Notre Dame player. Rudy found out Fortune went through a similar situation as he was going though in trying to get to play in a game. After Rudy tried to quit the team, Fortune convinced him to stay and told him to stay. He was seen watching the game in which Rudy played in after not attending a game in many years after quiting the team.

Answer: David Anspaugh

The film was produced by Cary Woods and directed by David Anspaugh. Anspaugh directed another popular sports related film, "Hoosiers".

Answer: Dan Devine

Didn't do much for Green Bay, and he didn't do much for Notre Dame.

Answer: Gipper

Some people believe this nickname may have came from Notre Dame football great George "The Gipper" Gipp, as D-Bob just began calling Rudy this when he told him about football. D-Bob finally left with his later-to-be wife after he was done tutoring Rudy. The two shared an emotional last moment together.

Answer: 30

I remember that because 30 was my football number.

Answer: He sacked the opposing quarterback.

A chant began in the crowd--a "Rudy" chant. Coach didn't want to put the kid in, but decided to anyways. After the sack, Rudy was carried off the field. We saw his mother and father cheering in the stands. Even Frank, the jealous brother, was cheering.

Answer: Georgia Tech

He played in the last game of the season on November 8, 1975 against Georgia Tech. Notre Dame won the game. Notre Dame had a record of 8-3 in 1975.

Answer: David Anspaugh

Anspaugh even admitted that he was inspired by the movie. David and Daniel met in real life, with Anspaugh performing an emotional interview. Anspaugh also did some directing on the hit show "Hill Street Blues" and the movie, "Hoosiers".

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Answer: Dan Devine

Dan Devine coached the Green Bay Packers for four seasons prior to coming to Notre Dame to replace Parseghian. He had a record at Notre Dame of 53-16, including a national championship in 1977. Devine was portrayed in the film by Chelcie Ross as a demanding coach who did not agree with Parseghian's decision to let Rudy play in one game. Parseghian was the coach the previous year.