UCLA's winning sreak was up to 88 games when John Wooden brought Bill Walton and his gang to South Bend Ind., 35 years ago. Notre Dame was undefeated and ranked #2 under 32 year old coach Digger Phelps.
The Bruins controled the game were up by as many 17 points and up by ll with under 3 minutes to go. Then Phelps rallied his squad with a stiring speech that, according to co-captain and consensus All American John Shumate gave his players an adrenaline kick like they're never experienced. The result : a 71*70 Notre Dame win that is considered one of the greatest upsets ever.
On the last practice before the game the coach told them they would upset them. Then he said, "in my book it won't be a upset, it will be a victory for the Fighting Irish" The rest boys and girls is history.
In closing a great speaker passed away a few days ago, Paul Harvey, he was 90. I used listen his radio show from time to time. I also read one of his books. I think it was called "the rest of the story"
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