The search for the first head coach had the team court then-Northwestern University head coach Ara Parseghian, who according to Minneapolis Star writer Jim Klobuchar — the Vikings ' first beat reporter for that newspaper — visited team management in the Twin Cities under the condition that his visit was to be kept secret from his current employer.

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After " walking on " as a non-scholarship player for the football team, Ruettiger convinces coach Ara Parseghian to give him a spot on the practice squad.

* Jason Miller as Coach Ara Parseghian

Miami is recognized as the " Cradle of Coaches " because of its history of outstanding coaches starting their careers there, such as Paul Brown, Ara Parseghian, Weeb Ewbank, Bill Mallory, Sid Gillman, Randy Walker, and Bo Schembechler.

Altogether Hayes had 58 players earn All-America accolades under his tutelage, many notable football coaches, such as Lou Holtz, Bill Arnsparger, Bill Mallory, Dick Crum, Bo Schembechler, Ara Parseghian and Woody's successor, Earle Bruce, served as his assistants at various times.

Even though the game was being telecast by ABC, announcers Keith Jackson and Ara Parseghian did not comment about the punch.

When Montana arrived at Notre Dame in the fall of 1974, the football program was coached by Ara Parseghian.

Broyles was often assigned games involving Southeastern Conference or Southwest Conference teams, but if the primary game of a particular week involved the Arkansas Razorbacks, Broyles was paired with another play-by-play man, many times Al Michaels or Chris Schenkel, while Jackson called the game with another color commentator, many times Ara Parseghian.

He had a smattering of talented players, including defensive end George Young and halfback Ara Parseghian.

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In his many years covering college football, Jackson was paired with a wide variety of color commentators, including Jackie Jensen ( 1966 – 1967 ), Lee Grosscup ( 1972 ), Bud Wilkinson ( 1969 – 1975 ), Ara Parseghian ( 1975 – 1979 ), Frank Broyles ( 1978 – 1985 ), Lynn Swann ( 1984 – 1985 ), Tim Brant ( 1986, 2001 – 2002 ), Bob Griese ( 1987 – 1999 ), and Dan Fouts ( 2002 – 2005 ).

Jackson ( and color commentator Ara Parseghian ) failed to see or comment on Hayes ' actions, which had been captured from a different vantage point on camera.

Ara Raoul Parseghian ( born May 21, 1923 ) is a former American football player and coach of Armenian descent.

During his 11 seasons as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, known popularly as " the Era of Ara ," Parseghian tallied a mark of 95 – 17 – 4 record for a. 836 winning percentage.

Ara Parseghian Statue, dedicated September 22, 2007

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Head coach Ara Parseghian encouraged walk-on players from the student body.

The Cradle of Coaches is a nickname given to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for producing star football coaches including Earl Blaik, Paul Brown, Woody Hayes, Bill Arnsparger, George Little, Weeb Ewbank, Sid Gillman, Ara Parseghian, Bo Schembechler, John Pont, Carmen Cozza, Bill Mallory, Jim Tressel, Joe Novak, Ron Zook, Dick Crum, Paul Dietzel, William Narduzzi, Randy Walker, John Harbaugh, Gary Moeller, Larry Smith, Dick Tomey, Sean Payton and Terry Hoeppner.

Little did Joe know at the time that the players he had recruited would come to within 93 seconds of an undefeated season and a national championship in 1964 under first-year coach Ara Parseghian.

Parseghian is married to the former Kathleen Davis.

Coach Parseghian agrees to Rudy's request to suit up for one home game in his senior year so his family and friends can see him as a member of the team.

Parseghian was the 20th head coach for the Northwestern Wildcats football team and he held that position for eight seasons, from 1956 until 1963.

Parseghian inquired about Hugh Devore's status as interim head football coach and when Father Joyce affirmed that the University was searching for a new coach, he expressed his interest in the job.

Devine had been a leading candidate for the head coaching job at Notre Dame in 1964, when Ara Parseghian was hired.

Mallory played football at Miami University for coaches Ara Parseghian and John Pont.

Three of his grandchildren, Michael, Marcia, and Christa Parseghian, died from this disease.

Second, Parseghian was Presbyterian and not Roman Catholic, although Rockne ( who converted in 1923 ), Jesse Harper and Edward McKeever were not Catholics either.

Parseghian led the team to its first bowl game since Rockne coached the team, the 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic, losing 21 – 17 to the eventual national champion Texas Longhorns.

His cover was blown by local columnist Sid Hartman who reported the visit and forced Parseghian to issue denials.

However, Parseghian steps down as coach following the 1974 season.

On December 15, 1974, Parseghian resigned due to health problems.

The university hired Dan Devine to replace Parseghian.

Parseghian was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1980.

After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Parseghian played halfback at Miami University.

Parseghian launched his coaching career as freshman team coach under Woody Hayes at Miami University in 1950, then was elevated to head coach the following year when Hayes left to assume the head coaching job at Ohio State University.

Parseghian stayed at his alma mater through the 1955 season, compiling a 39 – 6 – 1 record, when he was hired by Northwestern University.

Following a 5 – 4 season in 1963, a falling out with Northwestern athletic director Stu Holcomb prompted Parseghian to contact Father Edmund P. Joyce, vice president and chairman of the faculty board in control of athletics at the University of Notre Dame.