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

by Frank Pomarico, Ray Serafin, Regis Philbin (Foreword)

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.

280 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conversational style makes this an easy read. Nicely blends leadership and real life experiences with football as the backdrop.

[Danny Theurer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a ton is written about Ara Parseghian and a look at his coaching and leadership at Notre Dame. Now, I thought that this book would be about that, as the subtitle suggests. What this book is, instead, is a look back through memory lane at his time as a student athlete at Notre Dame.