In 1986, when Holtz arrived and the Irish finished 5-6, Cordelli wrote it all down. In 1988, when Notre Dame went 12-0 and won its 11th national championship, Cordelli wrote it all down.

SOUTH BEND – Barely three months and no games won or lost after Notre Dame football captured its 11 th national championship after going 12-0 in 1988, former Irish assistant coach Pete Cordelli ...