INDIANAPOLIS -- Jack Coan was supposed to be a lacrosse star. That’s how it worked on the East Coast, the lacrosse capitol of America. The kid from Long Island committed to play the sport at Notre Dame, one of the top programs in the country, prior to his sophomore year.
His dad, Mike Coan, wore his Notre Dame gear with pride. There was only one problem.
Rob Hoss had been Sayville’s football coach for years. He kept his boat in the Coan’s backyard. Getting on his boat one day, he saw Jack’s dad repping the Fighting Irish.