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

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The ultimate insiders 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 Bryants undefeated Alabama squad and Aras undefeated Fighting Irish. Pomaricos 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. Aras Knights is the ultimate insiders look at one of the great periods in Notre Dame football history.

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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.