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.
Author Biography
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. Frank Pomarico was a three-year starter on the offensive line for Notre Dame and a co-captain of the 1973 national championship team, coached by Ara Parseghian. He played four seasons in the Canada Football League with Montreal and Ottawa. He currently lives in Jackson, Michigan. Ray Serafin is a long-time communications professional who founded Serafin Editorial Enterprises LLC in 2009. He provides speechwriting services for top executives, including the CEOs of major multi-national companies. Ray previously served as Detroit Bureau Chief for Advertising Age and worked as a reporter, editor and daily columnist for The Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Mich. Ray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in metro Detroit with his wife, Ann, who is a passionate advocate for disability rights. 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.