What was Ara Parseghian record at Notre Dame?

Over the course of his 8 seasons in Evanston, Parseghian fashioned a 36-35-1 record, including 4 straight victories over Notre Dame.

How many national championships did Ara Parseghian win at Notre Dame?

two national championships
Ara Parseghian, a former Notre Dame football coach who won two national championships in 11 seasons has passed away at 94. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Ara Parseghian, who took over a foundering Notre Dame football program and restored it to glory with two national championships in 11 seasons, has died. He was 94.

What nationality is Parseghian?

American
Ara Parseghian/Nationality
Parseghian is an Armenian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ara Parseghian (1923–2017), American college football player and coach. Kegham Parseghian (1883–1915), Armenian writer, teacher and journalist.

Why did Ara quit?

He officially stepped down in mid-December after rumors began to surface that he was leaving for a post with another college program or professional team. He said he was “physically exhausted and emotionally drained” after 25 years of coaching and needed a break.

Did Rudy really get a sack?

In the final play of Ruettiger’s senior season with the Fighting Irish, he recorded a sack, which is all his Notre Dame stat line has shown. Ruettiger actually played for three plays: a kickoff, an incomplete pass, and on the third play (the game’s final play), he sacked Georgia Tech quarterback Rudy Allen.

Where is Ara Parseghian buried?

Cedar Grove Cemetery

Where did Ara Parseghian go after Notre Dame?

After leaving Notre Dame, Parseghian was a color commentator for ABC Sports from 1975 to 1981 and for CBS Sports in 1988. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen, whom he married in 1948; a daughter, Kristan, and a son, Michael. Another daughter, Karan, died in 2012.