sacrifices
Meghann E. Finerghty
sophomore
As Coach Davie and consequently the rest of the Notre Dame coaching staff is released from the University, let us please not forget to treat these men with the respect they deserve as not only people, but also as members of the Notre Dame family.
For the past year and a half, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with this outstanding group of men. They have through time become my surrogate fathers and big brothers, my mentors, and my inspiration. I have finally found a job that I love going to every day. This semester has been the hardest of my life as I have been confronted by many of the difficulties that life throws at us sometimes. No matter how bad my day was, going to work always put me in a great mood. It was there that I felt the sense of the Notre Dame spirit the strongest. I don't know how I ever could have gotten through the past few months without them. The coaches always took time out to talk to me could always make me laugh.
These are truly amazing men with incredible mentalities, wonderful families and genuine hearts. They love Notre Dame and everything for which it stands. They have put in long hours, often arriving well before 8 a.m. and sometimes not leaving until midnight, just to try to develop the team to its full potential and give you the team that many of you claim you "deserve." They strive to balance their jobs and families, while never relinquishing their absolute passion and love for the game itself.
Please keep in mind the incredible sacrifices the entire coaching staff has made and the enormous pressure that has been placed upon them before laying harsh criticisms upon them. These amazing men have been such an inspiration to me and all who have been blessed to have worked with them.
To those men, thank you for everything you have taught me, good luck to you as you move on from Notre Dame, and may God bless you and your families.
All Viewpoint Stories for Wednesday, December 5, 2001
