Join The Irish Scoop with host Jordan Clark as he welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis for an exclusive conversation unraveling the crazy story behind “The Bus.” 🚍 Dive into Jerome’s transformative journey from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and learn how the nickname “The Bus” became legendary. Jerome shares his inspiring return to Notre Dame to complete his degree and reflects on the life lessons he learned under coach Lou Holtz. Discover his perspective on the evolution of the fullback role and his pride in watching his children thrive at Notre Dame. This episode is packed with nostalgic football moments, unforgettable coach stories, and insights into NFL life. #TheBus #JeromeBettis #NotreDame #nfl
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Returning to School
07:31 – Experience at Notre Dame
08:37 – Playing for Lou Holtz
11:29 – Favorite Lou Holtz Anecdote
16:40 – Origin of the Nickname “The Bus”
20:02 – Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh Fanbase
24:14 – Greatest Notre Dame Football Player
26:00 – Memorable Notre Dame Football Moments
29:30 – Decline of the Fullback Position
33:13 – Notre Dame’s Football Identity
37:51 – Hall of Fame Experience
43:17 – Kids attending Notre Dame
45:48 – Quick fire Questions
47:33 – Outro
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Director/Producer: Shaun Crawford
Story: Bryan Terry
Co-Producer: Sal Tarantino
DoP: Adam Raschka
Gaffer: Collin Gruntman
PA: Parker Norris
BTS: Daniel Hilles
VFX: Magic Hammer
Production Company: Varsity House
Location: Murphy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
9 Comments
thank you for your running Bus. Pittsburgh will never forget you
Sorry Jordan, we all love Coach Holtz but the Irish program was built long before he coached at ND; however, he is a legend
My all time favorite growing up! #6 Another good interview JC
Incredible show. Jordan is so sincere and is a great interviewer. The bus is legendary!!
Clark your future is bright young man on and off the field loved the interview
Jerome Bettis is my all time favorite ND player. He epitomized Lou Holtz’s brand of football. Jerome is also a real class act.
Jerome, the campus is a lot bigger now than we were there. 🍀#GoIrish
Great interview. Jerome Bettis is the best. Loved the story about coach Holtz.
You're right my boy is not only about passing de football all the time !!We enjoy to see run the ball more than pass it ,same thing is happening in NBA 3 point shots are killin' the game !!!need this to be more phisical !!definitely you very good ma busy !!hugs from México City to all Irish nation!!!