Read Sid s column from 1974, when Ara Parseghian left Notre Dame On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. December 13, 2020 1:30am Text size Copy shortlink:
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Editor s note: On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This is Sid s column from the Dec. 15, 1974, edition of the Tribune with a scoop about NotreDame football coach Ara Parseghian.
It s a good bet that the Orange Bowl against Alabama will be the last game Ara Parseghian coaches at Notre Dame.
One of the most successful football coaches in the country, Parseghian is being sought by Robert Irsay, millionaire owner of the Baltimore Colts. Parseghian should also be considered a top candidate for the Chicago Bears job. Parseghian is popular in Chicago. It is also possible that Parseg
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