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Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

2007 HALL OF FAME

Ara Parseghian

  • Position Head Coach, Notre Dame
  • Hometown Akron, Ohio
  • Classic Memories Classic Coaching Record: 1-1-0 1970 Classic: Texas 21, Notre Dame 17; 1971 Classic: Notre Dame 24, Texas 11

Biography

A meticulous strategist and fierce competitor, Ara Parseghian hated to lose. After Notre Dame's last-minute loss to Texas in the 1970 Classic, Parseghian longed for a second chance to derail the top-ranked Longhorns. One year later, he got his wish. For the 1971 rematch, Parseghian came up with a defensive plan to stop the vaunted Texas Wishbone. His scheme worked flawlessly. The Irish held Texas to 216 rushing yards and forced the Horns into nine fumbles. The 30-game Texas winning streak came to an end, and finally, Parseghian had reason to smile.