Ara's Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football

by Frank Pomarico, Ray Serafin, Regis Philbin (Foreword by), Gerry DiNardo (Introduction)

Overview

The ultimate insider’s account of a renowned coach and the athletes he inspired
 
With this memoir, former Notre Dame captain Frank Pomarico shares with readers what it was like to play for legendary coach Ara Parseghian, a leader whose guidance extended beyond the playing field and whose tips still inspire his players. The book culminates with the 1973 Sugar Bowl, the climactic and memorable game between Bear Bryant’s undefeated Alabama squad and Ara’s undefeated Fighting Irish. Pomarico’s story is amplified by interviews with dozens of former players and coaches whose lives were changed by their experience with the coach. Parseghian was one of the most successful college coaches ever, and the young men who played for him learned about much more than just blocking and tackling. Ara’s Knights is the ultimate insiders’ look at one of the great periods in Notre Dame football history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629371115
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	09/15/2015
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	1,109,106
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Frank Pomarico was a three-year starter on the offensive line for Notre Dame and a co-captain of the 1973 national championship team. He played four seasons in the Canada Football League with Montreal and Ottawa. He lives in Jackson, Michigan. Ray Serafin is the founder of Serafin Editorial Enterprises LLC and previously worked as a reporter, an editor and a daily columnist for the Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Michigan. He lives in Detroit. Regis Philbin is a media personality, actor, and singer known for hosting talk and game shows, and is a proud Notre Dame alum. He lives in New York City. Gerry DiNardo is a former offensive lineman at Notre Dame. He became the head coach at LSU and Vanderbilt, and now serves as an analyst for the Big Ten Network. He lives in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Foreword Regis Philbin ix

Introduction Gerry DiNardo xi

Prologue xiii

Chapter 1 Playing for Royalty 1

Chapter 2 Ara Restores the Pride 11

Chapter 3 The Recruits 21

Chapter 4 Freshman Year 41

Chapter 5 The 1970 Season 55

Chapter 6 Lifetime Bonds 75

Chapter 7 Sophomore Year 83

Chapter 8 Game Week 97

Chapter 9 The 1971 Season 107

Chapter 10 Changing Times 123

Chapter 11 Becoming a Knight 133

Chapter 12 Spring and Summer at Notre Dame 141

Chapter 13 The 1972 Season 151

Chapter 14 Lessons in Leadership 167

Chapter 15 Rising from the Ashes 181

Chapter 16 Fall Brings the Driven Spirit 193

Chapter 17 The Special 1973 Season 199

Chapter 18 The Sugar Bowl 225

Epilogue 239

Acknowledgments 253