The Head coach of Notre dane announced a shocked department…500wds
Notre Dame’s football program has experienced its share of unexpected coaching departures over the years, each leaving a significant impact on the team and its legacy.
George O’Leary’s Brief Tenure
In December 2001, George O’Leary resigned as head football coach of Notre Dame less than a week after being hired. This unprecedented move followed revelations that O’Leary had misstated his academic credentials and playing history in his personal biography. Specifically, he falsely claimed to have earned three letters playing football at the University of New Hampshire, when in fact he had never played in a game. This misrepresentation led to his resignation, as it breached the trust essential between a coach and the university.