Mark Hubbard discusses his new book, 'Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend,' which is an authorized biography of coach Ara Parseghian. The book took four years to write and is a labor of love for Hubbard, who was a student at Notre Dame when Parseghian was the coach. Hubbard shares personal stories about his friendship with Parseghian and how he came to write the biography. He also reveals some surprising details he discovered in Parseghian's personal files, such as his French heritage and his connection to the Armenian Holocaust. Hubbard discusses Parseghian's coaching style, his innovative strategies, and his impact on college football. He also addresses the revival of the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry and the reasons behind Parseghian's retirement at the age of 53. The book's author royalties will be donated to the Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
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