Frank Leahy
I just finished American Coach.
Beyond the career and family story (thanks Fred), what I took away most from the book was a feeling that the foundation of Notre Dame football, as we know it today, was built by Frank.
If he wasn't handicapped by Hesburgh, he would have won several more national titles.
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I understand the desire to be tops in academia
But I think a large part of ND’s success is its Catholic identity. The rise of Rockne and Leahy happened in a time where Catholics were not always treated the best. Standards are great, but academics are one part of the college formula. I guess I would have liked the emphasis on not setting the bar so high and make ND more accessible to the sizeable legion of fans it has. It is possible that Hesburgh leaned in too hard. I’m just hoping at some point ND relaxes the reigns a little for all students.
I respectfully disagree. I believe that meritocracies are the healthiest societies.
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No reason to lower admissions standards. None. We should always be a Top 20 academic institution,
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My own impression is that like too many coaches, Frank paid a high personal price for his success.
Onn the other hand, I was a classmate of his son Jim (and attended his wedding) and he was a great guy.
I knew Fred but only casually.
Small world.
Ur like part of the family
My only visit to Portland is one great memory.
I also really enjoyed meeting Jim's bride and felt he was very very lucky.
Re: My only visit to Portland is one great memory.
Yep.
His wife Nancy is special
Dad was in Frank Jr's class.
tragically short life.
Re: for sure
He was 44
Re: I agree
Glad you liked it.
It has painful moments but ivan did 2.5 years of research.
Thanks for the comments
May I ask your relationship to Frank?
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Re: my dad
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And uncle to Ryan.
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One of my favorite players from the Holtz years
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Re: mine too. Bubba is special
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Honored to have you on this board-thank you
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