Notre Dame Head Football Coach Quotes

While searching for a good quote about defensive college football, I stumbled across this list of quotes from some former Notre Dame Coaches.  Never did find a good defensive football type quote though.

“There are two kinds of people in the world, Notre Dame lovers and Notre Dame haters. And, quite frankly, they’re both a pain in the ass.” (Dan Devine)

“A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.” (Frank Leahy)

“At home we’re the hosts, and I never liked the idea of being embarrassed in front of our friends.“ (Knute Rockne)

“Yes, I know that you feel you are not strong enough. That’s what the enemy thinks, too. But we’re gonna fool them.” (Knute Rockne)

“Lads, you’re not to miss practice unless your parents died or you died.” (Frank Leahy)

“I’ve found that prayers work best when you have big players.” (Knute Rockne)

“The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be dumb.” (Knute Rockne)

“It isn’t necessary to see a good tackle. You can hear it.” (Knute Rockne)

“Give me a lead of 14-0 at halftime and I will dictate the final score.” (Frank Leahy) 

“One man practicing sportsmanship is better than a hundred teaching it.” (Knute Rockne)

Also, found a bunch attributed to Lou Holtz, who of course is a walking one-line quipper. Will share those later in the week.