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| An Irishman walks into South Bend ... From the Page 2 mailbag | ||
The George O'Leary Era at Notre Dame turned into a national joke Friday morning.
I don't understand why people are getting down on O'Leary when he's obviously a great college coach. Doesn't anybody remember when he and all-America linebacker Al Martin went all the way to the national championship? M. Zaiem Beg Seattle The latest addition to George O'Leary's résumé: Only undefeated coach in Notre Dame history. Chris Pollone Birmingham, Ala. Q: Why did O'Leary cross the road? A: He didn't, he just put it on his résumé. John New Haven, Conn.
Tune in to ESPN Classic this week as they present their retrospective of the George O'Leary era. Tonight's episode: "Tuesday." Chris Muldoon New York Q: If Bob Davie and George O'Leary are both on a sinking ship, who gets saved? A: Notre Dame football. Sean McCaffrey Olympia, Wash. Notre Dame is going to keep Coach O'Leary after all. However, they're going to change their rally cry to "Win one for the Fibber!" Tom Young Redondo Beach, Calif. I didn't letter in football at New Hampshire, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Marc Melendez Cleveland George O'Leary today resigned as Notre Dame head football coach after admitting that he fabricated both academic and sports achievements on his résumé. Asked what he would do now, he said he just wanted to spend a quiet holiday with his wife, Morgan Fairchild, whom he's seen naked ... yeah, that's the ticket. Kevin Clines New York So, George O'Leary was fired from Notre Dame for claiming it was possible to get a degree while attending only three classes, and to earn three varsity letters while attending college for only two years. I don't see what all the fuss is about ... Notre Dame coaches have been promising that to recruits for years. Dave Rochlin Moraga, Calif. Look, I don't think you guys are being fair to O'Leary. If the members of the media doubt the character of this man, just talk to ex-Blue Jays manager Tim Johnson, the two of them fought side by side in Vietnam. Dave Eichenstein Los Angeles Q: How many Notre Dame coaches does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: Three -- one to say he invented electricity, one to arrange a TV contract so the Irish faithful can watch, and one to actually do the job correctly six out of 11 times. David Zielnicki Schuylerville, N.Y. Q: Whats the difference between George O'Leary and Ara Parsegian? A: Nothing a few modifications to his résumé couldn't fix. Brian Cincinnati What do Al Gore and George O'Leary have in common? They both say they created the Internet. Joe Giardina Pittsburgh Resumes in this publication are provided as an example only. Tory Pitts Seattle What's the difference between George O'Leary's résumé and a golf ball in a divot? Nothing, they're both bad lies. Josh Irwin Richmond, Va.
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