59 Quotes by Ara Parseghian

I had grown up during a time when Notre Dame football was held in the highest esteem. I listened to all of the games on the radio.

You learn early in athletics that you'll have ups and downs.

Money talks; there's no question about it.

I remember when I drove into Notre Dame, getting ready for the first day of work. I had an electrical charge go up my back because I realized all of a sudden that I was responsible for the traditions that the Knute Rocknes and the Frank Leahys had set, and what Notre Dame stood for.

External pressure I never worried about.

My mother was really courageous.

When you set these high expectations and goals, and they are demolished so early in the season, that has an effect on the psyche. It wears you down.

You are going to get knocked down, but you don't lie there. You get up and face the challenge.

I say college football began with Rockne.