McLean County Unit District No. 5



Movie Small Group Discussion QuestionsRudy24988-5962Movie Summary: Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.Discussion Questions: Prior to meeting in your small groups, select a couple questions from the list below to discuss with your group. Did Rudy have a strategy for achieving his goal of becoming a Notre Dame Football player? What specific steps did he take to get from working in the factory to ultimately running out onto the field for the Georgia Tech game?What key life events and individuals played a part in Rudy's determination, goal setting, and goal achievement and how did these key events and individuals influence him?How did Rudy's persistence affect those around him, including his family, his high school girlfriend Sherry, his college friend D-Bob, and his Notre Dame teammates?Compare Rudy’s brother’s loyalty to his brother to Rudy’s loyalty to the team.Why do you think Rudy’s teammates at Notre Dame changed their feeling of resentment into support? How can we encourage others to build each other up instead of tearing them down?Do you think what the team did to pressure Coach Devine into allowing Rudy to dress for the game was right? Was this fair to the other players who walked-on to the team? Why or Why not?What did Rudy accomplish or prove by fulfilling his dream?What dreams do you have for your life? What are some of the steps you need to take to reach these goals? What is standing in the way of you reaching your goals and how can you overcome those obstacles? ................
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