Playing a sport at the Division I level requires a few things. First, you must have the skill to compete at that level. Second, you must have the motivation, drive, and discipline to put in the work both on and off the field (or in this case, track). Third, you must love, or have passion for, the sport in which you compete. Whether Arnie knew it or not, he had all three of these things as he headed off to Notre Dame, and the fruits of his labor most definitely paid off: on the track, in the classroom, and throughout the rest of his life.
Throwback Thursday: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Track Runner, Arnie Gough
