Earnest T. Bass
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~On November 19, 1966 Notre Dame and Michigan State met in what was called the “Game of the Century”. At game time Notre Dame held a #1 ranking in one poll and a #2 ranking in the other poll. Michigan State held a mirror image ranking as the country’s #2 team in one poll and #1 ranking in the other. Yet, Notre Dame was considered the #1 team in the country.
Michigan State held a 10-0 lead by early in the second quarter. But the Irish came back and tied the game on the first play of the fourth quarter. Then, with 1 minute 10 seconds left on the game clock Notre Dame had a 1st and 10 on its own 30-yard line, needing about 40 yards for a game-winning field goal attempt. But, Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian shockingly chose to run the clock out, not wanting to risk a turnover, preserving the tie and Notre Dame's #1 ranking. The game of the century ended as a smelly 10-10 dud of a tie due to Notre Dame cowardly taking a knee.
For 50 years, Parseghian failingly tried to defend his end-of-the-game white flag surrender, which left many fans feeling disgusted at not having a resolution. College football expert Dan Jenkins led off his article for Sports Illustrated by saying Parseghian chose to "Tie one for the Gipper." Others chided Notre Dame by calling them the "Tying Irish". ~
Notre Dame's Illustrious and storied past has more than a fair amount of hyperbole.
Michigan State held a 10-0 lead by early in the second quarter. But the Irish came back and tied the game on the first play of the fourth quarter. Then, with 1 minute 10 seconds left on the game clock Notre Dame had a 1st and 10 on its own 30-yard line, needing about 40 yards for a game-winning field goal attempt. But, Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian shockingly chose to run the clock out, not wanting to risk a turnover, preserving the tie and Notre Dame's #1 ranking. The game of the century ended as a smelly 10-10 dud of a tie due to Notre Dame cowardly taking a knee.
For 50 years, Parseghian failingly tried to defend his end-of-the-game white flag surrender, which left many fans feeling disgusted at not having a resolution. College football expert Dan Jenkins led off his article for Sports Illustrated by saying Parseghian chose to "Tie one for the Gipper." Others chided Notre Dame by calling them the "Tying Irish". ~
Notre Dame's Illustrious and storied past has more than a fair amount of hyperbole.