Ivan Maisel
@ivan-maisel.bsky.social
Sportswriter. Next book: American Coach, The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy. Out 9/16/25
I spoke about my book American Coach to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Houston tonight and had the honor to chat with Ed Prudhomme, a freshman on the Irish scout team in 1953, Frank Leahy’s last season. What a treat for me! Ed told me he served as holder for the scout team kicker — Paul Hornung.
October 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I spoke about my book American Coach to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Houston tonight and had the honor to chat with Ed Prudhomme, a freshman on the Irish scout team in 1953, Frank Leahy’s last season. What a treat for me! Ed told me he served as holder for the scout team kicker — Paul Hornung.
Thank you, John Hoover, for this review of American Coach, my new biography of former @notredame.bsky.social head football coach Frank Leahy, on si.com.
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Review: New College Football Biography Has Familiar Theme for Oklahoma Fans
Ivan Maisel’s new exploration of Notre Dame icon Frank Leahy might remind Sooner Nation a little of Barry Switzer.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thank you, John Hoover, for this review of American Coach, my new biography of former @notredame.bsky.social head football coach Frank Leahy, on si.com.
www.si.com/college/okla...
www.si.com/college/okla...
And here’s my favorite photo. From left to right, me, Frank Leahy’s grandsons Ryan and John and great-grandson Teddy. Big thanks to the Leahy family for their support of American Coach.
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
And here’s my favorite photo. From left to right, me, Frank Leahy’s grandsons Ryan and John and great-grandson Teddy. Big thanks to the Leahy family for their support of American Coach.
The photos that describe my visit to #NotreDame to promote my book American Coach. Here’s what happened at Hammes Bookstore:
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The photos that describe my visit to #NotreDame to promote my book American Coach. Here’s what happened at Hammes Bookstore:
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New PRESS BOX w/ @joelanderson.bsky.social:
Jimmy Kimmel
Karen Attiah
Molly Qerim/First Take
How Robert Redford Top-Edited All the President's Men
Plus: @ivan-maisel.bsky.social on Frank Leahy and the cult of the college football coach
open.spotify.com/episode/7cc4...
Jimmy Kimmel
Karen Attiah
Molly Qerim/First Take
How Robert Redford Top-Edited All the President's Men
Plus: @ivan-maisel.bsky.social on Frank Leahy and the cult of the college football coach
open.spotify.com/episode/7cc4...
Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach
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September 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New PRESS BOX w/ @joelanderson.bsky.social:
Jimmy Kimmel
Karen Attiah
Molly Qerim/First Take
How Robert Redford Top-Edited All the President's Men
Plus: @ivan-maisel.bsky.social on Frank Leahy and the cult of the college football coach
open.spotify.com/episode/7cc4...
Jimmy Kimmel
Karen Attiah
Molly Qerim/First Take
How Robert Redford Top-Edited All the President's Men
Plus: @ivan-maisel.bsky.social on Frank Leahy and the cult of the college football coach
open.spotify.com/episode/7cc4...
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Incredible read by Ivan Maisel on former Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy, who was as brash as he was successful. Leahy's 4 AP national titles trail only Nick Saban & Bear Bryant. A fascinating look at a remarkable coach who was ahead of his time
September 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Incredible read by Ivan Maisel on former Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy, who was as brash as he was successful. Leahy's 4 AP national titles trail only Nick Saban & Bear Bryant. A fascinating look at a remarkable coach who was ahead of his time
Here’s an excerpt @espn.com just posted from the opening chapter of my book American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy, being released next week by Grand Central Publishing. It’s my first ESPN byline in almost five years.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Here’s an excerpt @espn.com just posted from the opening chapter of my book American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy, being released next week by Grand Central Publishing. It’s my first ESPN byline in almost five years.
www.espn.com/college-foot...
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Watching the Warriors without Steph is like watching Mad Men without Jon Hamm
May 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Watching the Warriors without Steph is like watching Mad Men without Jon Hamm
Read this.
Four months after wildfires, Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism embodies symbol of resilience
Journalism is the favorite in the 151st Kentucky Derby. Four months ago, he and his trainer were displaced by the destructive wildfires in southern California.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Read this.
It’s not often the USPS nails it in three words but what else is there to say?
April 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It’s not often the USPS nails it in three words but what else is there to say?
This is whatever beyond gratifying is:
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Mobile Sports Hall of Fame announces 2025 class | WKRG.com
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — 2015 American League Most Valuable Player, Josh Donaldson, longtime NFL stars Mark Barron and Rodney Hudson, and renowned sportswriter Ivan Maisel make up the latest Mobile Sp…
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March 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is whatever beyond gratifying is:
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Had a Strained Pun Headline I submitted to @thepressbox.bsky.social pod used in the Monday show. Guess I can give up my day job now. Oh wait…
March 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Had a Strained Pun Headline I submitted to @thepressbox.bsky.social pod used in the Monday show. Guess I can give up my day job now. Oh wait…
Pulitzer Feeling Increasingly Out Of Place In Washington Post Office — theonion.com/pulitzer-fee...
Pulitzer Feeling Increasingly Out Of Place In Washington Post Office
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February 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Pulitzer Feeling Increasingly Out Of Place In Washington Post Office — theonion.com/pulitzer-fee...
In 1999 I picked an All-Century college football team for Sports Illustrated and included WR Howard Twilley of Tulsa (1963-65), one of the first great passing teams of the modern era. Of the 85 players I picked, he was the only one to write a thank-you note. RIP to a classy guy.
February 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In 1999 I picked an All-Century college football team for Sports Illustrated and included WR Howard Twilley of Tulsa (1963-65), one of the first great passing teams of the modern era. Of the 85 players I picked, he was the only one to write a thank-you note. RIP to a classy guy.
The season-ending columns by Chuck Culpepper in @washingtonpost.com and @williamfleitch.bsky.social in @nymag.com are excellent, decidedly different in tone, and pretty much cover the waterfront about the state of college football. Read both and see where you come down.
January 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The season-ending columns by Chuck Culpepper in @washingtonpost.com and @williamfleitch.bsky.social in @nymag.com are excellent, decidedly different in tone, and pretty much cover the waterfront about the state of college football. Read both and see where you come down.
Our son Max would be 31 today. He died 10 years ago by suicide. We miss him and wonder who he would be today. He expressed himself best with his camera in his hand. Have a milkshake today in his honor.
January 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Our son Max would be 31 today. He died 10 years ago by suicide. We miss him and wonder who he would be today. He expressed himself best with his camera in his hand. Have a milkshake today in his honor.
I like Mike Locksley and I think he’s a talented coach. But the @newyorkjets.bsky.social interviewing a college head coach with a 35-67 career record is the Jetsiest Jets move the Jets have ever Jetted.
January 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I like Mike Locksley and I think he’s a talented coach. But the @newyorkjets.bsky.social interviewing a college head coach with a 35-67 career record is the Jetsiest Jets move the Jets have ever Jetted.
Should have added: well done, @joelmbeall.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Should have added: well done, @joelmbeall.bsky.social
A lot of journalistic soul-searching here. Should be mandatory reading for journalism classes.
What we got wrong about Grayson Murray
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January 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A lot of journalistic soul-searching here. Should be mandatory reading for journalism classes.
I am captivated by this book. Well done, Evan Friss:
January 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I am captivated by this book. Well done, Evan Friss:
Good read, with anecdotes no one else will have. Well done.
Today’s Homework for History Class—-A 12-year war—When Penn State vs Notre Dame was the world….
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Required Orange Bowl Reading: A 12-year War--When Penn State vs Notre Dame was the World
A History of Penn State-Notre Dame and a 12-year war between the two schools
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January 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Good read, with anecdotes no one else will have. Well done.
The field judge called both the PI and the face mask on Skattebo’s long catch, which meant the official had two flags. Didn’t know they carried two flags. Feel like I should have known that.
January 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The field judge called both the PI and the face mask on Skattebo’s long catch, which meant the official had two flags. Didn’t know they carried two flags. Feel like I should have known that.
Thank you for letting me know. That’s exactly why I wrote the book and it’s gratifying to know that the message of I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye continues to be heard. Now, buy a copy for everyone you’ve ever met. 🙂
I just finished this book. You did an amazing job telling not only Max’s story but yours as well. Thank you for being willing to be vulnerable and transparent for the benefit of others #griefislove
December 31, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Thank you for letting me know. That’s exactly why I wrote the book and it’s gratifying to know that the message of I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye continues to be heard. Now, buy a copy for everyone you’ve ever met. 🙂
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December 31, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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December 31, 2024 at 4:11 AM
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