Rudy Ruettige grew up in a Catholic, working class family that holds a strong passion for Notre Dame football. Rudy lacks the grades and talent that he needs in order to get accepted into his dream school. He end up following the family tradition of his brothers and father and finds works at the steel plant. After Rudy’s twenty-second birthday, his best friend Pete, who was the one of the people who believed in him the most, dies in an accident. Rudy then realizes that it is now or never to follow his life-long dream to play for Notre Dame. Despite fear of failure from his father and girlfriend, he leaves to pursue his goal. Throughout the movies, Rudy’s behaviors were altered by his motivation. His motivation was sparked from his family,
