Newman to become Stewart's 2nd driver Aug 14, 2008
Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz are all members of the College Football Hall of Fame. Holtz will be formally inducted in December. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
ND to honor five national title coaches Aug 14, 2008
Each of the five coaches - Knute Rockne (championships in 1924, '29, '30), Frank Leahy (1943, '46, '47, '49), Ara Parseghian (1966, '73), Dan Devine (1977) and Lou Holtz (1988) - and/or their families have been invited back for an '08 home game ... Frank Leahy - Nov. 1 vs. Pittsburgh. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Regis Philbin 'still enjoying it' Jun 1, 2008
I'd been to Notre Dame when (legendary coach) Frank Leahy was there. I heard enough of his football speeches: 'Never give up. (CNN -- International)
The world loves Regis Jun 1, 2008
"I guess I just didn't want to lose. I'd been to Notre Dame when (legendary coach) Frank Leahy was there. I heard enough of his football speeches: 'Never give up.". Regis has a couple more years on his contract to do "Live.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
South Bend has golden dreams May 30, 2008
11 national championships, Seven Heisman Trophies, The two coaches with the highest football winning percentage in both college and pros (Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy). Tradition: Check. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
You’ve Got Mail 05-21-2008 May 22, 2008
Frank Leahy, Notre Dame ... Frank Leahy, Notre Dame. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
UA loses its best friend Apr 23, 2008
" Stubby now becomes part of the school's folklore, not that he hasn't always been. He was a guard on the football team from 1938-41. He played under three coaches: Tex Oliver, Toad Landreth and Miles Casteel. From his days as a student-athlete through his long service as an employee of the university, Stub saw UA grow from a small school in the Southwest to one of the most respected institutions in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.He was a senior in the fall of 1941 when Arizona... (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Championship Game Preview Apr 13, 2008
That group includes four former football coaches - Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz - who all coached Notre Dame to national titles in their third season at the helm. Jackson also is one win away from joining three current Irish coaches - Randy Waldrum (womens soccer), Janusz Bednarski (fencing) and Muffet McGraw (womens basketball) - and 12 former coaches who have won national titles at Notre Dame. (IrishEyes.com)
Coleman and Witkofsky named AVCA All-Americans Apr 9, 2008
Athletic Information. A.J. Witkofsky (left) and Dan Coleman (right) were named to the 2008 AVCA All-America Teams after standout seasons this past year. (Ecgulls.com)
Adam Rittenberg Feb 15, 2008
There had been no incidents before this day, but Edmonds sensed what was coming when Fighting Irish coach Frank Leahy approached him during a practice in 1953 ... " [+] AP PhotoCoach Frank Leahy recruited Wayne Edmonds to Notre Dame. Edmonds avoided ugly incidents on campus, but he wasn't immune from the division that defined the times. In 1955, after Notre Dame blanked Miami 14-0 at the Orange Bowl, a fan confronted Edmonds on his way off the field. "Some guy just walked up to me and said,... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Proud to be among honorees by Old Timers Dec 10, 2007
There were other nights when the likes of Jackie Robinson, Frank Leahy, Yogi Berra, Joe Lapchick, Mel Allen, Billy Martin, George Steinbrenner, Tom Lasorda, Gordie Howe, Ralph Kiner and others were national honorees, and I was there. And then there was the night Victor Kiam, a Stamford resident and owner of the New England Patriots, was honored. (Stamford Advocate)
BC would have to share Orange Bowl wealth Nov 30, 2007
For BC, it would mean its first conference championship and an 11-win season, which hasn't happened since the Eagles, coached by Frank Leahy, went 11-0 in 1940. It would also be the first BCS bid for the Eagles and their first major bowl bid since the 1985 Cotton Bowl, when BC, led by Doug Flutie, beat Houston, 45-28. (Boston Globe)
PETER JACKEL: Vos relishes golden opportunity Nov 6, 2007
Any way you slice it, Notre Dame is still about Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Ara Parseghian. It s still about Touchdown Jesus, Heisman Trophy winners and national championships. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Are Huskers at the elite level? Oct 5, 2007
He named Notre Dame in the 1940s under Frank Leahy and Oklahoma in the 1950s under Bud Wilkinson, whom he called ilkerson. here's no question about how hard it is to do, he said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Callahan: Dominance Harder Than Ever To Achieve Oct 3, 2007
He named Notre Dame in the 1940s under Frank Leahy and Oklahoma in the 1950s under Bud Wilkinson, who he called "Wilkerson.". More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Notre Dame Unveils Statue Of Parseghian Sep 23, 2007
It includes bas relief portraits of the five Notre Dame national championship coaches: Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz. Parseghian told his former players he hopes that over the years they will stop by and visit the statue. (Kpmariners.com)
Celizic: N.D.-Michigan matters more than ever Sep 13, 2007
Most of Notre Dames great coaches Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Lou Holtz among them won some version of a national championship in their third year on the job. Weis isnt going to do that; he has yet to win a bowl game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Third year not the charm for Weis Sep 12, 2007
Knute Rockne, Lou Holtz, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Dan Devine each won a national title of some sort in his third season under the Golden Dome. Their combined records in those years: 50-2-1. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2007 Look Ahead: Notre Dame Aug 20, 2007
Should the impossible happen, Charlie Weis would join , Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Dan Devine as the fifth Irish coach to win the national title in his third year in South Bend. And I will never wear again. (TheBootleg.com)
Rebuilding season for Irish? Aug 10, 2007
Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Lou Holtz all won national titles in their third seasons, as did Dan Devine, and the Irish went 9-0 in Knute Rockne's third season in 1920. The last Notre Dame coach to have a bad third season, Tyrone Willingham, was fired before that season ended. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Irish Legends: Campus Tour IV Jul 21, 2007
Order yourself a basket of wings, a sandwich, a beer, and soak in the ambiance that celebrates one of the greatest coaching minds in the history of sports: Mr. Frank Leahy. Relive the moments from Leahys six undefeated seasons at Notre Dame, through audio and visual memorabilia inside the lounge. (IrishEyes.com)
Magical gridiron memories Jun 26, 2007
Boston College coach Frank Leahy borrowed it from the Vols because his team couldn't stop it in practice. Six weeks later, the 32-year-old Leahy returned to his alma mater, , as head coach. (InsideTennessee.com)
Flutie Selected For College Football Hall of Fame May 10, 2007
Flutie will become the 10th BC player or coach enshrined in the Hall of Fame, joining Frank Cavanaugh (coach, 1919-26), Gilmore Dobie (coach, 1936-38), Chet Gladchuk (1938-40), Gene Goodreault (1938-40), Mike Holovak (1940-42), George Kerr (1938-40), Frank Leahy (coach, 1939-40), Joe McKenney (1928-34), and "Chuckin'" Charlie O'Rourke (1938-40). (Bceagles.com)
New-look Irish upbeat; Clausen debuts Mar 22, 2007
Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz all won national championships in their third season and Knute Rockne went 9-0 in his third season. Terry Brennan (2-8), Joe Kuharich (5-5), Bob Davie (5-7) and Tyrone Willingham (6-6) all struggled in their third seasons. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Weis optimistic despite Notre Dame's recent losses Mar 22, 2007
" Four players are vying for the job: last year's backup, Evan Sharpley; ; ; and Jimmy Clausen, a freshman who is most highly touted player to arrive on campus since Ron Powlus in 1993. There already has been some concerns among Irish fans because of media reports that Clausen might not be 100 percent healthy. Tailback Armando Allen, who rooms with Clausen, told The Miami Herald in January that Clausen had bone spurs in his throwing elbow. Weis said on signing day Feb. 7 that Clausen's arm was... (ESPN -- College Football)
Music City Bowl Notes Dec 22, 2006
Clemsons first bowl game was the 1940 Cotton Bowl when the Tigers defeated Frank Leahy and Boston College 6-3. Clemsons appearance in the Music City Bowl will be the 12th different bowl game the Tigers have played in. (CUTigers.com)
Buckeye Assistant Joe Daniels selected as a Broyles Award Finalist Nov 30, 2006
Bear Bryant, Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Eddie Robinson have set the standard for victories and championships on the gridiron. However, when it comes to selecting, developing and producing great assistant coaches, the legacy of Frank Broyles stands alone. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Extra Points: Notre Dame Memories Nov 1, 2006
The Irish had never lost under coach Frank Leahy, winning 26 games from 1946-48 and being tied twice, and they were 6-0 in 1949 and ranked No. 1 in the nation when they collided with the Tar Heels. Unfortunately for the Tar Heels, Justice sprained his ankle at the end of a 75-yard punt return against William the week before and could not play in his customary tailback position in coach Carl Snavely's single-wing offense. (Tarheelblue.com)
Mr. Bucknuts Bucket Of Bullets Sep 25, 2006
Frank Leahy and Ara Parseghian combined for 3 losses of more than 25 points in 223 games. Im not pointing that out to say that Weis is applying for membership in one club or the other, but that beat-downs like they experienced on that Saturday are historic occurrences. (Bucknuts.com)
Charlie Weis Aug 13, 2006
Frank Leahy 1941-43, 46-53 Class of '31. Hugh Devore 1945, 1963 Class of '34. (Und.com)
Notre Dame Fencing Coach Janusz Bednarski Signs Contract Extension Jul 1, 2006
In the process, he joined legendary fencing coach Mike DeCicco (5) and three former football greats - Knute Rockne (3), Frank Leahy (4) and Ara Parseghian (2) - as the only Notre Dame coaches whose teams have won multiple national titles. Leahy celebrated his team's second championship in his fifth season but Bednarski bested that mark, returning to the first-place medal stand in just his third season as the Notre Dame head coach (Rockne's second title came in his 12th season, DeCicco's in his... (Und.com)
Flutie beat tallest of odds May 16, 2006
He made BC football big-time again, bigger than it had been since the days of Frank Leahy. Flutie couldn't save the USFL, but then, neither could Herschel Walker, Steve Young or Jim Kelly. (Washington Times, DC)
Spring wrap-up May 4, 2006
Hey, I've been interested in on-campus statues ever since reading Emil Faber's proclamation that: "Knowledge is good." So, I stood in 30-degree weather to read the inscription on the statue of coach Frank Leahy at. Seeing the campus was special Touchdown Jesus, the Golden Dome, Notre Dame Stadium. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
