The spring training tryout scene from the film Rudy. This is one of the most inspirational scenes in any film. The song "Tryouts" is composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Memories of cold fall mornings, you can see your breath, the sun's shining or maybe it's overcast and a white misty haze is over the grass, the wind's blowing and you're knocking heads and working your tail off. Anybody who has every played football knows these days, these practices, the work and comradery, some of the best times a person can have as an athlete.
_Rudy_ is a perfect example of how a film's score can elevate a small, rather personal story to a masterpiece that grabs you by the heart and never lets go. It's a testament to Goldsmith's amazing talent that even fans of rival programs who dislike Notre Dame still love this movie. The _Rudy_ soundtrack is nothing less than the indomitable human spirit set to music.
I concur with your sentiment! Jerry's music enhanced this movie tremendously! The real Rudy committed securities fraud later in life, according to Wikipedia!
I'd never even heard of this until I saw this movie. I don't love or hate Notre Dame, but you have to respect the fucking hell out of the tradition. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VafBdSU6A90.html
@@danielcallahan4825 The score for Hoosiers is more impressive than the actual movie if you use common sense while watching it. Waaaay underrated sports movie score imo that doesn't have enough vids anywhere: Unnecessary Roughness.
I just realized why I enjoy the coach's speech. Besides being lean and not wasting a word, the cadence of his speech fits the background music. He talks and pauses at just the right pace.
This movie helped save me during a time of deep depression, when the world seemed stacked against me and everything in me wanted to give up, but I had just enough fight left to keep pushing forward. This movie, and this particular scene, helped me find and keep my courage. I can say that looking back now from a place of personal success and fulfillment.
I think it depends on a lot of factors…. Personally, I’m of a pretty good size being 6’3 / 220lbs. I’ve trained hard in all the sports I’ve competed in and I’m not by any means a super star athlete but I’m likely more athletic than a guy like Rudy. However, I don’t think I could ever be motivated to take hits like Rudy Day In and Day Out like that. Especially if there’d be almost no chance that I’d make the team or be rewarded for all that pain and embarrassment. I think it’s actually far more possible for a person of average intelligence to be accepted into a University with a low admission rate. Studying hard, acquiring a good tutor, applying multiple times and making connections with the right people goes very, very far. But to each their own. It all depends on how motivated you are to get what you want.
It's a solid discussion. ND's current acceptance rate is 15% (top-tier schools hovered around 20% in the '70s). Rudy allegedly did not have the grades for Joliet Community College, so Father Cavanaugh's influence ultimately allowed him admission to HC. Fortunately, he was able to identify a learning disability, which - who knows what treatments existed - provided at least a reason for his academic troubles and hopefully a focused plan. However, he's a "dreamer" in tryouts. One of the two selected - out of the 15 - who will "run the opposition's plays." He had approximately a 13.3% chance to earn a spot.
@@dchang11 I loved how the administration at Notre Dame reacted to the _über-elite_ students that took over the university during the Vietnam War. They claimed they wanted to 'negotiate' the return of the school as long as all charges were dropped and their stance on the war was recognized. Notre Dame said "nope, you don't run this school... we do". And those students were all expelled. Their daddy's wealthy didn't matter at all. I hate that war and our reasons for being there... pretty much everything about it. But that gives no one the right to take and/or destroy other people's property.
@@DrakeBrunette You simply lack the championship mindset to achieve anything great, while guys like Spud Webb, Mugsy Bogues, Wes Welker, Steve Largent, Manny Pacquiao, etc., all have what it takes to overcome great odds. It's ok, nothing is wrong with that. More than 99.99% of the human population, including myself, don't have that championship mindset. That's why only such a small number of people truly attain greatness. Greatness is reserved for the very few who are willing to DIE to accomplish something.
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@@kevinbond8966 In an instant, right? I remember stretching first thing, before we did any activity at all, and no stretching from there on out. And freaking gatorade! And oranges. Occasionally water. Heh.
I plan to watch this movie with each of my kids when they are old enough, early teens most likely, to teach them what perseverance is and to never stop working towards whatever it is they want to achieve in life. This is in my top 50 movies of all time.
what i found interesting watching this again, is that when the coach on the left mentioned rudy as a player to keep on and the other coach didn't want any of them, he knew rudy's name when he was mentioned. even though he didn't want him, rudy made an impression on him.
@@SuperChuckRaney That's pretty much the opposite sentiment of what the others were saying. The Japanese saying is for comformity while the others are for individuality. Funny how that works, eh?
Don't let this distract you from the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, "Spare Tire" Dixon.
I agree. The coaches speech at beginning to the walk-Ons is very blunt and factual. I don’t think people realize the disparity between top tier scholarship athletes and everyone else. In 1988 my cousin was a blue chip HS Volleyball player, All CIF. In 1990 she was a NCAA D1 National Champion in volleyball. 1991, she tried out for the 1992 USA Olympic team. Didn’t even come close. She said she was slower and shorter than all the women who tried out. Humbling
+Dennis Coffman I’ve met Rudy since his brother was the dean of my high school and my wrestling coach. Honestly he kind of thinks he’s a god or something and it was kind of annoying. Still a real good movie though
Tyler Gordon Disappointed to hear that but it doesn’t really surprise me. Sean Astin, who played Rudy, once said on a talk show that he had heard the Real Rudy was really milking his celebrity for all it was worth. Especially after this film came out.
While hearing these stories about the real Rudy all I can say is it doesent change my view of the story no one is perfect and if you were In his shoes you can’t even say how you would act because you’re not there to begin with so you have no idea therefore knowing that I don’t judge
@@ss_whole Oh really, is that true?! What's the name of the movie are you talking about again? 🙄 (...and his name was actually Daniel, if you wanna be Mr. Serious King Of Corrections. Rudy was his nickname based on his last name of Ruettiger. How is it you see yourself as the person to correct everyone around you when youve never even read any Tolkien for Christ's sake?)
Still one of my favorite scenes when he says “Come on coach I can do it” and the music gets loud and intense and camera zooms in on his eyes. Get chills watching that every time. You can’t coach that intensity and heart! Great scene and movie!!
A historic masterpiece in filmmaking and in the intrinsic value of of the conscious mind. Every play is in the present. The effort of Rudy on the field has implications of every man who has the drive to accomplish through physical limitations that which comparatively few can accomplish even among those of which are the most physically imposing individuals. This film and story proves that %100 is not something many men can actually give. The film takes the authentic look of the time and translates it into the heart of the present. Many tears will follow this piece when you are in this same frame of mind as you see what you could have accomplished.
At 2:47 you can see the players running the 2:1 version of the Oklahoma drill. Perfected by Bud Wilkinson in 1952, it quickly became a mainstay of both college and pro football practices. Wilkinson ran his guys thru this drill so many times that the players reported that they couldnt even feel the collisions in the real games. Bud took OU on a 47 game win streak from 1953 to 1957, a streak which is considered by most football experts to be unbeatable, especially after the development of the college playoff.
As my pop pop was dying last year I gave him one last hug and he whispered to me “be good for pop pop, be good” so I promised him that I would dress and run out of that tunnel one day. It’s written in my wall to this day and I’m 3 years closer to my dream wish me luck
Good luck, but don’t hang your self worth on that goal. The odds are heavily stacked against you. Unless youre winning state football player of the year, there’s a good chance you wont make it. There are plenty of 3* All-State players that dont get offered from schools like ND.
Let me the first to say I didn’t graduate from university of notre dame but I graduated from Purdue University on May 16 2022 and when I saw Rudy I felt like I was like Rudy and I accomplished something. For the record I graduated from Purdue University with a masters degree 📜. Thanks Rudy you inspired me.
I can tell you that players like Rudy, that are undersized, unathletic, but work harder than everybody else. *They* set the example for the rest of the team, including the first string players. Having a guy on your team like Rudy is truly like having 12 men on the field.
@@donarthiazi2443 Well if you remember there may have been a kid on the team that was not a good athlete but worked his tail off. Anytime he did a drill, he at the very least gave his best effort. This type of attitude is contagious, and usually gets praise from coaches and players alike.. it makes the other players work harder in practice than they otherwise would have. Therefore they will perform better on gameday. Thats all i was saying
Fun fact: Jason Miller, who played Ara Parsegian, was such a huge Irish fan (he used to end his conversations with "Go Irish," instead of "goodbye" lol), that he said yes to this role before even seeing the script. Such a shame he died so young. Loved him in The Exorcist too. RIP Jason Miller.
Hate to say it but I feel Rudy really hard. I was the smallest kid on any team I was in until junior year and never cut, senior year won most improved and lead my team in tackles. If your undersized, don’t stop trying, don’t quit just because your smaller or if your parents or role models say you will probably be cut. Don’t give up 🔥
@@sidneyrodrigues728 I agree. I wasn’t good at all when I played. But more than half my teammates said I had the biggest heart on the team. To this day, that means a lot to me
The most underrated part is the coach basically goading all of the scout team hopefuls into staying with the "Any of you wanna run home to mama?" line 🤣🤣
The 70's had "Gonna Fly Now" The 80's had EVERYTHING The 90's had "Tryouts" although Rudy will never be Rocky. it was our generation's attempt at that never give up hope story to help motivate us. My coaches played this song while we were in Football and basketball camps in high school and during road trips to games to hype us up. What a score!
The soundtrack for this movie was the best Jerry goldsmith was so great when it comes to music I loved Rudy still one of my favorite movies. Great movie great story having dreams is what makes life tolerable
Fun fact: The skinny QB (O’hare) that the coach yells at later on in practice was played by none other than a young & still unknown... Vince(nt) Vaughn.
Vincent VAughn is a half-back ...... old school half backs threw passes also, Frank Gifford the broadcaster holds the records for most touchdowns by a non quarterback. In the scene where Vince (O'Hare) gets sacked, Vince takes a pitch-out from the under-center QB and is then hit by Ruttiger. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G8c6j-LS-ZI.html
Wow, was it really? no one knew that only u . In fact it wasnt in the credits either . Thanks so much. What about Rudy's fat friend D Bop, Was he a somebody also ?
As a fellow collegiate varsity walk-on (granted, for skiing), you walk a tremendous uphill battle, but videos like this always gave me hope. The day I was presented with my jacket, my starting position, and eventual scholarship made all the difference in the world. This might not be the completely accurate story, but things like this still inspire, and that's very important to people who need that extra boost of motivation.
Fun fact: Jerry Goldsmith asked his manager “when are you going to give me another movie like Hoosiers? He kept his eye open and then offered him Rudy. You know the rest of the story.
What i admire about The character Rudy is his determination and Heart . No matter how many times he fell down and got rocked he got right back up to try again He never gives up ! even coach saw his heart 4:33
Never thought of myself as smaller growing up. But it sure explains my lousy record in schoolyard fights. I love Rudy. I have no ability as an athlete ever, but I got an NCAA scholarship in cross country and Nordic skiing. You know, sports for smaller guys.:)
I just watched 'Greater' which is essentially the same story and couldn't remember a thing about it. The music and cinematography in 'Rudy' alone is enough reason to like this movie.
It was a lot of coaches on the ND staff observing practice over those five days and only one coach noticed the heart of Rudy while the rest of the coaches were focused on Rudy athletic ability and physical stature and didn't want him. That one coach changed Rudy's life by selecting him when no other coach wanted him ! This reminds me of Tom Brady and what he went through !
Rudy will always be my inspiration to never give up even when it seems low never give up and never let up. Bust your ass every day and the results will come.
Rest In Power John Beasley✊🏾 First time seeing him in films was the tryout scene in "Rudy". Had me believing I had a chance while telling me I had little to no chance; and when you get that chance you wish you never gotten that chance, so enjoy the chance while you have it. Them some serious mind games he was playing, mane.
Fun Fact: Former WWF superstars Al Snow and Dan 'The Beast' Severn are in these tryouts and at the end of the movie. Al Snow is number 76 thought out. Severn idk what number.
I tried out for a D2 football program and it was probably the hardest thing I ever did and I went through basic training at Ft Benning. Coaches said I had the "hustle" but was too small. I was about 245 lbs and a DE in high school, I dropped to 175 for the Army and couldnt catch on to another position
Similar situation for me played defensive lineman all four years of high school. I was a 6’3 190 pound defensive tackle never started or played a single game my senior year not even on special teams. My junior year I was sidelined from having undergone hernia surgery and missed a huge majority of the season. I told people that I was planning to continue my football career by walking on at a local community college. A lot of doubters from teammates, coaches, even my family. Everyone said I should change positions but I didn’t know anything but defensive line. First week of summer tryouts going in at 190 pounds gave it my all, unfortunately got cut afterwards. I learned a lot community colleges and other universities don’t give a damn about heart, all they care about is that you have size and talent. But getting cut from the team was probably the best thing to ever happen to me.
Anyone that’s played ball gets this….Pop Warner , middle school, Jr High, high school, college etc…..you have to want to be there….training in the summer heat, with shells, then full equipment…going half speed then full throttle…..dings, cuts, blood, injuries are all part of it…..but once made the camaraderie is forever…..never give up…..
We can all make it even in the face of impossible odds. You just have to have hope and faith. It will come. Just as I want to play for the MLS but this won’t be easy. I have to go through hard work, persistence and determination to get there. It will not be easy. Not even the slightest bit. But I will make it happen and I will somehow succeed and play at the stadium with hundreds of thousands of fans watching us. Watching me. But the day will soon come. Wish me the best of luck and don’t forget that hard work will pay one day. The efforts count and they will weigh upon success. Soon I will become. Proffesional and play soccer but the day will come pray for me and wish me all luck as I’m 15 and I want to become one of all. Thank you for reading this. Amen
I’ve read all the comments said in these posts. Weather or not it’s 100% what actually happened. The most powerful message in this movie and his life. Dispute Rudy lack of athletic ability. Prove me wrong. Fight fight fight! Don’t quit. I needed his motivation to power through it.