2011 Notre Dame Football Media Guide by Chris Masters

BRIAN KELLY HONORS AND AWARDS

Schutt Sports 2008 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Coach of the Year

Schutt Sports 2001 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

2002 and 2003 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

2007-09 Back-to-Back-to-Back BIG EAST Coach of the Year

2009 Football Bowl Subdivision Home Depot Coach of the Year

BRIAN KELLY RANKINGS WINNINGEST ACTIVE NCAA FBS COACHES SINCE 2001 (BY VICTORIES) Name, School 1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 2. Mack Brown, Texas 3. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 4. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 5. Gary Patterson, TCU 6. Mark Richt, Georgia 7. Les Miles, LSU 8. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa 9. Nick Saban, Alabama 9. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech

W 109 106 102 99 98 96 89 85 83 83

L 26 23 29 34 28 34 38 41 23 45

Pct. .807 .822 .779 .744 .778 .739 .701 .675 .783 .648

WINNINGEST ACTIVE NCAA FBS COACHES SINCE 2006 (BY VICTORIES) (Minimum six years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only) Name, School W L Pct. 1. Chris Petersen, Boise State 61 5 .924 2. Gary Patterson, TCU 55 10 .846 3. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 54 15 .783 4. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 51 15 .773 5. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 51 16 .761 6. Mack Brown, Texas 50 14 .781 7. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU 50 15 .769 7. Les Miles, LSU 50 15 .769 7. Kyle Whittingham, Utah 50 15 .769 10. Bret Bielema, Wisconsin 49 16 .754

WINNINGEST ACTIVE NCAA FBS COACHES (BY WIN PERCENTAGE) (Minimum six years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only) Name, School Years W L T Pct. 1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 12 129 31 0 .806 2. Gary Patterson, TCU 11 98 28 0 .778 3. Joe Paterno, Penn State 45 401 135 3 .747 4. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 20 179 62 2 .741 5. Kyle Whittingham, Utah 6 57 20 0 .740 6. Mark Richt, Georgia 10 96 34 0 .739 7. Bobby Petrino, Arkansas 7 64 23 0 .736 8. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU 6 56 21 0 .727 9. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina 21 186 73 2 .716 10. Nick Saban, Alabama 15 134 53 1 .715

WINNINGEST ACTIVE NCAA FBS COACHES (BY VICTORIES) (Minimum six years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only) Name, School Years W L T Pct. 1. Joe Paterno, Penn State 45 401 135 3 .747 2. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 30 240 118 4 .6685 3. Chris Ault, Nevada 26 219 97 1 .692 3. Mack Brown, Texas 27 219 108 1 .6692 5. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina 21 186 73 2 .716 6. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame 20 179 62 2 .741 7. Dennis Erickson, Arizona State 22 173 89 1 .660 8. Mike Price, UTEP 29 169 167 0 .503 9. Larry Blakeney, Troy 20 161 82 1 .662 10. Howard Schnellenberger, FAU 26 157 140 3 .528 Records are entering 2011 season (as of July 1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS HERE COME THE IRISH Notre Dame Football ... At A Glance ....................................................... 3-4 Preseason Depth Chart ............................................................................... 5 2011 Notre Dame Roster ........................................................................ 6-7 2011 Irish by State and Hometown ....................................................... 8-9 How the Irish Were Built ........................................................................... 10 2011 Notre Dame Outlook.................................................................. 11-17 2011 Opponent Information .................................................................... 18 2011 Composite Schedule ........................................................................ 19 THE FIGHTING IRISH 2011 Notre Dame Veterans ................................................................. 21-72 2011 Notre Dame Freshmen .............................................................. 73-78 COACHES AND STAFF Head Coach Brian Kelly ....................................................................... 79-82 Bob Diaco .................................................................................................. 83 Charley Molnar ......................................................................................... 84 Tony Alford ................................................................................................ 85 Kerry Cooks ............................................................................................... 86 Mike Denbrock .......................................................................................... 87 Mike Elston................................................................................................ 88 Tim Hinton ................................................................................................ 89 Chuck Martin ............................................................................................ 90 Ed Warinner ............................................................................................... 91 Paul Longo ................................................................................................ 92 Support Staff ....................................................................................... 93-98 2010 SEASON IN REVIEW Purdue ....................................................................................................... 99 Michigan .................................................................................................100 Michigan State ........................................................................................101 Stanford...................................................................................................102 Boston College ........................................................................................103 Pittsburgh................................................................................................104 Western Michigan...................................................................................105 Navy ........................................................................................................106 Tulsa ........................................................................................................107 Utah.........................................................................................................108 Army........................................................................................................109 USC ..........................................................................................................110 Miami (Fla.) ............................................................................................111 2010 Honors and Awards .......................................................................112 2010 Results and Defensive Statistics ....................................................113 2010 Individual Statistics ...............................................................114-115 2010 Game-by-Game Individual Statistics....................................116-118

2010 Game-by-Game Team Statistics ...................................................119 2010 Game-by-Game Starters...............................................................120 HISTORY AND RECORDS Individual Records...........................................................................121-127 Team Records ..................................................................................128-131 Opponent Records ..................................................................................132 Longest Plays ..........................................................................................133 Year-by-Year Leaders ......................................................................134-137 NCAA Statistical Leaders .........................................................................138 NCAA Records .........................................................................................139 Statistical Trends......................................................................................140 All-Time Scores ...............................................................................141-155 Year-by-Year Record ...............................................................................156 Super Seasons .........................................................................................157 Series Scores....................................................................................158-163 Records vs. Conferences ..........................................................................164 Records vs. Opponents............................................................................165 Bowl Summaries.............................................................................166-167 Bowl Records ..................................................................................168-169 National Championships ........................................................................170 Heisman Trophy ..............................................................................171-174 Consensus All-Americans .......................................................................175 All-Time All-Americans ..................................................................176-177 College Football Hall of Fame .................................................................178 Pro Football Hall of Fame........................................................................179 Honors and Accolades ....................................................................180-183 Irish in the NFL ................................................................................184-187 Irish and the NFL Draft ....................................................................188-191 Knute Rockne ..........................................................................................192 George Gipp ............................................................................................193 The Four Horsemen.................................................................................194 UNIVERSITY AND MEDIA INFORMATION University of Notre Dame .......................................................................195 University Leadership .....................................................................196-197 Notre Dame Stadium ..............................................................................198 Guglielmino Athletics Complex ..............................................................199 Football Practice Facilities.......................................................................200 Media Information ..........................................................................201-202 Athletics Media Relations Staff...............................................................203 NBC Sports ..............................................................................................204 Notre Dame IMG College Network .........................................................205 Primary Media Outlets............................................................................206

2011 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS The 2011 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE is a copyright production of the University of Notre Dame Athletics Media Relations Department, 112C Joyce Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556, AC (574) 631-7516. This publication was written, compiled and edited by director of football media relations Brian Hardin and assistant media relations director Michael Bertsch with assistance from senior associate athletics director John Heisler, associate media relations directors Tim Connor and Chris Masters, media relations assistant Brent Henningfeld, student assistant emeritus Michael Scholl, student assistants Andrew Bartolini, Nick Bucholtz, Kevin Paczesny and Sarah Rodts, senior administrative assistant Susan McGonigal and senior staff assistant Carol Copley. Page layout and design, as well as cover designs by Dave Scholtes of Ave Maria Press in Notre Dame, Ind. Special thanks to Chuck Cealka of Ave Maria Press, the entire South Bend Tribune photographic department, Mike and Sue Bennett and everyone at Lighthouse Imaging, Matt Cashore, Kevin Leahy, Marcus Snowden, Brian Spurlock Photography, Joe Raymond, Linda Dunn, Kevin Burke, Heather Gollatz, David Berta, Gary Mills, Ed Ballotts, Chuck Linster, Scott Ecker, John Dlugolecki, John Dunn, Cheryl Ertelt, Pete Fontaine, Bruce Harlan, Greg Kohs, Pete LaFleur, Br. Charles McBride, Steven Navratil, Bill Panzica/ Sporting Shots, Bob Rosato, Mike Stahlschimdt, James Smith, Jack Stohlman, Jack Berry, Don Stacy, Vince Wehby, Rico Casaraes, Vince Muzik, for their photographic contributions. Printing by Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Ind. ÂŠ University of Notre Dame, Athletics Media Relations Department, 2011. All rights reserved.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

NOTRE DAME ... AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL INFORMATION

RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS

Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: 3-4 2010 Overall Record: 8-5 Final Ranking: Unranked/Unranked Starters Returning/Lost: 20/5 Offensive Starters From 2010 Returning/Lost: 9/2 Defensive Starters From 2010 Returning/Lost: 8/3 Special Teams Starters From 2010 Returning/Lost: 3/0 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 51/23

Passing Dayne Crist Tommy Rees

COACHING STAFF

Jon Carpenter (Cincinnati ’08) Michael Painter (Bowling Green ’06)

Comp. Att. Yards 174 294 2,033 100 164 1,106

Score 23-12 24-28 31-34 14-37 31-13 23-17 44-20 17-35 27-28 28-3 27-3 20-16 33-17

Pct. TD 59.2 15 61.0 12

Attendance 80,795 80,795 78,411 80,795 44,500 80,795 80,795 75,614 80,795 80,795 80,795 85,417 54,021

TV NBC NBC ABC NBC ABC NBC NBC CBS NBC NBC NBC ABC CBS

INT Avg./Gm Effic. 7 225.9 129.34 8 122.9 132.01

Rushing Cierre Wood Jonas Gray

Att. Yards Avg. TD 119 603 5.1 3 20 100 5.0 0

Yds/Gm Long 46.4 39 14.3 36

Receiving Michael Floyd Theo Riddick

Rec. Yards Avg. TD 79 1,025 13.0 12 40 414 10.4 3

Yds/Gm Long 85.4 80 46.0 37

Tackles Total Solo Assist Sacks TFL INT PBU FF Manti Te’o 133 66 67 1.0-7 9.5-34 0 3 0 Harrison Smith 93 56 37 0.0-0 0.5-1 7 7 0

FR 1 0

RETURNING IN 2011 OFFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (21) C Braxston Cave, OT Lane Clelland, RB Patrick Coughlin, QB Dayne Crist, OT Taylor Dever, TE Tyler Eifert, WR Michael Floyd, C Mike Golic Jr., WR John Goodman, RB Jonas Gray, WR TJ Jones, OT Zack Martin, OG Andrew Nuss, TE Mike Ragone, QB Tommy Rees, WR Theo Riddick, OG Trevor Robinson, WR Daniel Smith, WR Robby Toma, OG Chris Watt, RB Cierre Wood DEFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (25) CB Robert Blanton, LB Carlo Calabrese, S Austin Collinsworth, NG Sean Cwynar, OLB Steve Filer, OLB Darius Fleming, ILB Dan Fox, CB Gary Gray, CB Bennett Jackson, DE Ethan Johnson, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, CB Nick Lezynski, ILB Anthony McDonald, S Zeke Motta, ILB David Posluszny, S Chris Salvi, DE Kona Schwenke, CB Ryan Sheehan, OLB Prince Shembo, S Jamoris Slaughter, S Harrison Smith, ILB Danny Spond, ILB Manti Te’o, DE Hafis Williams, CB Lo Wood

LETTERMEN LOST (23) RB Armando Allen Jr., OLB Steve Botsford, TE Bobby Burger, QB Brian Castello, LS Bill Flavin, CB Barry Gallup Jr., S Michael Garcia, WR Christopher Gurries, RB Derry Herlihy, RB Robert Hughes, WR Duval Kamara, OLB Kerry Neal, DE Emeka Nwankwo, ILB Steve Paskorz, CB James Redshaw, OT Matt Romine, TE Kyle Rudolph, DE Christopher Skubis, OLB Brian Smith, CB Thomas Smith, OG Chris Stewart, CB Darrin Walls, NG Ian Williams Junior ILB Manti Te’o

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

SPECIAL TEAMS LETTERMEN RETURNING (5) LS Jordan Cowart, LS/H Ryan Kavanagh, K David Ruffer, K Nick Tausch, P Ben Turk

HISTORY & RECORDS

Tim Hinton (Wilmington, ’82) Chuck Martin (Millikin, ’90) Ed Warinner (Mount Union, ’84)

Title Head Coach Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Wide Receivers Cornerbacks Tight Ends Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator Running Backs Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator Graduate Assistant (Defense) Graduate Assistant (Defense)

W/L W L L (OT) L W W W L L W W W W

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Name (Alma Mater, Year) Brian Kelly (Assumption, ’83) Bob Diaco (Iowa, ’95) Charley Molnar (Lock Haven, ’84) Tony Alford (Colorado State, ’92) Kerry Cooks (Iowa, ’00) Mike Denbrock (Grand Valley State, ’87) Mike Elston (Michigan, ’98)

Opponent Purdue Michigan at Michigan State #16 Stanford at Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan at Navy Tulsa #15 Utah vs. Army at USC vs. Miami (Fla.)

COACHES & STAFF

Date Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Dec. 31

THE FIGHTING IRISH

2010 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

Location: Notre Dame, Ind. Founded: 1842 Nickname: Fighting Irish Colors: Blue and Gold Enrollment: 8,372 (undergraduates), 11,816 (total) Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium (Natural Grass/80,795) President: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Provost: Thomas Burish NCAA Faculty Representative: Patricia Bellia Athletics Director: Jack Swarbrick Sr. Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations and Broadcast Properties: John Heisler Director of Football Media Relations: Brian Hardin Athletics Department Website: und.com

HERE COME THE IRISH

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

NOTRE DAME ... AT A GLANCE STARTERS

WHAT RETURNS BY PERCENTAGE

Offensive Players With Starting Experience Returning (15) Pos. Name Career 2010 WR Michael Floyd .....................................................................29 .................12 OG Trevor Robinson ...................................................................27 .................13 C Braxston Cave .........................................................................13 .................13 OT Zack Martin ..........................................................................13 .................13 OT Taylor Dever..........................................................................10 .................10 QB Dayne Crist.............................................................................9 ...................9 TE Mike Ragone ..........................................................................9 ...................2 WR Theo Riddick .........................................................................9 ...................8 TE Tyler Eifert ...............................................................................8 ...................8 WR TJ Jones.................................................................................7 ...................7 RB Cierre Wood............................................................................5 ...................5 WR John Goodman.....................................................................4 ...................3 QB Tommy Rees ..........................................................................4 ...................4 WR Robby Toma..........................................................................2 ...................2 RB Jonas Gray..............................................................................1 ...................1

Rushing Yards .................................................................................. 49.0 Passing Yards ................................................................................... 96.4 Receiving Yards................................................................................ 80.4 Punt Return Yards ............................................................................ 48.4 Kickoff Return Yards ........................................................................ 99.3 Scoring ............................................................................................ 80.1 Total Yards........................................................................................ 80.6 All-Purpose Yards ............................................................................ 74.5 Field Goals .....................................................................................100.0 Punting Yards ................................................................................100.0 Tackles ............................................................................................. 81.0 Tackles for Loss................................................................................ 83.3 Sacks................................................................................................ 85.2 Fumble Recoveries .......................................................................... 71.4 Interceptions ................................................................................... 72.2 Passes Broken Up ............................................................................ 76.1

Offensive Players With Starting Experience Lost (8) Pos. Name Career 2010 OG Chris Stewart .......................................................................35 .................13 TE Kyle Rudolph ........................................................................28 ...................6 RB Armando Allen Jr. ................................................................26 ...................7 WR Duval Kamara .....................................................................24 ...................4 C Dan Wenger ...........................................................................19 ...................0 RB Robert Hughes.......................................................................7 ...................1 OT Matt Romine ..........................................................................3 ...................3 TE Bobby Burger .........................................................................2 ...................0 Defensive Players With Starting Experience Returning (11) Pos. Name Career 2010 S Harrison Smith .......................................................................34 .................13 DE Ethan Johnson .....................................................................28 .................13 OLB Darius Fleming ..................................................................23 .................13 ILB Manti Te’o ............................................................................23 .................13 DE Kapron Lewis-Moore ...........................................................22 .................13 CB Gary Gray .............................................................................20 .................13 CB Robert Blanton ....................................................................13 ...................1 ILB Carlo Calabrese......................................................................8 ...................8 S Zeke Motta ...............................................................................8 ...................8 S Jamoris Slaughter ....................................................................6 ...................5 NG Sean Cwynar .........................................................................5 ...................4 Defensive Players With Starting Experience Lost (4) Pos. Name Career 2010 CB Darrin Walls..........................................................................34 .................13 OLB Kerry Neal ..........................................................................33 .................12 OLB Brian Smith........................................................................29 ...................5 NG Ian Williams.........................................................................27 ...................9

IRISH BY CLASS 5TH YEAR SENIORS (9) RB Patrick Coughlin, OT Taylor Dever, CB Gary Gray, CB Nick Lezynski, OL Andrew Nuss, TE Mike Ragone, K David Ruffer, CB Ryan Sheehan, S Harrison Smith SENIORS (29) CB Robert Blanton, C Braxston Cave, OT Lane Clelland, QB Dayne Crist, NG Sean Cwynar, OLB Steve Filer, OLB Darius Fleming, WR Michael Floyd, LB Jonathan Frantz, C Mike Golic Jr., WR John Goodman, RB Jonas Gray, P Mike Grieco, DE Ethan Johnson, LS/H Ryan Kavanagh, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, OT Dennis Mahoney, S Dan McCarthy, ILB Anthony McDonald, QB Matthew Mulvey, NG Brandon Newman, ILB Sean Oxley, CB Andrew Plaska, ILB David Posluszny, OG Trevor Robinson, S Chris Salvi, S Jamoris Slaughter, WR Deion Walker, NG Hafis Williams JUNIORS (18) S Blake Breslau, ILB Carlo Calabrese, LS Jordan Cowart, TE Tyler Eifert, WR Nick Fitzpatrick, OLB Dan Fox, TE Jake Golic, OT Zack Martin, S Zeke Motta, WR Theo Riddick, NG Tyler Stockton, OL Matt Tansey, K Nick Tausch, ILB Manti Te‘o, WR Robby Toma, P Ben Turk, OG Chris Watt, RB Cierre Wood SOPHOMORES (23) S Austin Collinsworth, C/OG Bruce Heggie, QB Andrew Hendrix, CB Bennett Jackson, WR TJ Jones, WR Ryan Liebscher, OT Christian Lombard, TE Arturo Martinez, WR Luke Massa, ILB Kendall Moore, OT Tate Nichols, NG Louis Nix III, RB Tyler Plantz, QB Tommy Rees, RB Cameron Roberson, CB Joe Romano, DE Kona Schwenke, OLB Prince Shembo, WR Daniel Smith, OLB Danny Spond, OLB Justin Utupo, TE Alex Welch, CB Lo Wood FRESHMEN (27) RB George Atkinson III, CB Josh Atkinson, K/P Kyle Brindza, CB Jalen Brown, S Connor Cavalaris, OL Brad Carrico, OLB Ben Councell, WR DaVaris Daniels, WR Matthias Farley, QB Everett Golson, ILB Jarrett Grace, OG Conor Hanratty, S Eilar Hardy, OT Matt Hegarty, DE Chase Hounshell, TE Ben Koyack, WR/RB Eric Lee, LB Connor Little, DE Aaron Lynch, C/OG Nick Martin, RB Cam McDaniel, DE Troy Niklas, ILB Anthony Rabasa, ILB Joe Schmidt, DE Tony Springmann, DE Stephon Tuitt, OLB Ishaq Williams

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

PRESEASON DEPTH CHART HERE COME THE IRISH

(AS OF AUG. 6)

WR WR LT

RG RT TE

QB or or or RB

5-11 6-3 5-11 5-9 6-4 6-8 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-10

187 207 198 185 303 320 303 310 303 295 311 310 301 301 249 250 224 215 235 215 220 185 215 230

So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Sr.

90 19 NG 98 or 9 or 94 DE 89 96 OLB 45 46 ILB 44 48 ILB 5 54 or 8 OLB 55 13 CB 12 23 S 22 15 S 17 26 CB 4 2

IRISH DEFENSE

Ethan Johnson Aaron Lynch Sean Cwynar Louis Nix III Hafis Williams Kapron Lewis-Moore Kona Schwenke Darius Fleming Steve Filer Carlo Calabrese Dan Fox Manti Teâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o Anthony McDonald Kendall Moore Prince Shembo Danny Spond Robert Blanton Lo Wood Harrison Smith Dan McCarthy Zeke Motta Jamoris Slaughter Gary Gray Bennett Jackson

300 265 285 326 295 300 285 255 245 245 240 255 238 242 250 242 200 195 214 205 215 198 195 185

Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So.

6-3 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-1

200 196 176 190 219

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

6-4 6-6 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-0

COACHES & STAFF

IRISH OFFENSE

TJ Jones John Goodman Theo Riddick Robby Toma Zack Martin Tate Nichols Andrew Nuss Chris Watt Braxston Cave Mike Golic Jr. Trevor Robinson Chris Watt Taylor Dever Christian Lombard Tyler Eifert Mike Ragone Michael Floyd Daniel Smith Dayne Crist Tommy Rees Andrew Hendrix Everett Golson Cierre Wood Jonas Gray

THE FIGHTING IRISH

LG or C

7 81 6 9 70 64 76 66 52 57 78 66 75 74 80 83 3 87 10 11 12 5 20 25

IRISH SPECIAL TEAMS PK

P LS

David Ruffer Nick Tausch Kyle Brindza Ben Turk Kyle Brindza Jordan Cowart Ryan Kavanagh Jordan Cowart Braxston Cave

6-1 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3

176 190 219 196 219 215 200 215 303

Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

HLD 50 35 KO 97 or 40 or 27

Ryan Kavanagh Ben Turk David Ruffer Nick Tausch Kyle Brindza

HISTORY & RECORDS

97 40 27 35 27 60 50 60 52

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

NOTRE DAME ROSTER No. Name

1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41

Position

Deion Walker WR Ishaq Williams OLB Bennett Jackson CB Michael Floyd WR George Atkinson III RB Gary Gray CB Everett Golson QB Manti Teâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o ILB Theo Riddick WR TJ Jones WR Stephon Tuitt DE Kendall Moore ILB Louis Nix III NG Robby Toma WR Dayne Crist QB Tommy Rees QB Robert Blanton CB Andrew Hendrix QB Danny Spond OLB Luke Massa WR Dan McCarthy S DaVaris Daniels WR Zeke Motta S Matthew Mulvey QB Ben Koyack TE Aaron Lynch DE Cierre Wood RB Jalen Brown CB Harrison Smith S Lo Wood CB Chris Salvi S Jonas Gray RB Jamoris Slaughter S Kyle Brindza K/P Austin Collinsworth S Patrick Coughlin RB Ben Councell OLB Cameron Roberson RB Andrew Plaska CB Cam McDaniel RB Eilar Hardy S Joe Romano CB Ben Turk P David Posluszny ILB Mike Grieco P Eric Lee RB/WR Nick Fitzpatrick WR Joe Schmidt ILB Ryan Liebscher WR Ryan Sheehan CB Connor Cavalaris S Nick Tausch K Matthias Farley WR

ALPHABETICAL No. Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Cl./Elg.^ Hometown/High School

4 43 12 49 27 21 44 56 40 52 73 28 29 30 60 10 98 16 75 80 41 46 38 45 3 48 47 88 57 5 81 59 4 25 37 65 34 77 51 12 50 2 90 7 50 18 37 89 42 39

Atkinson III, George Atkinson, Josh ***Blanton, Robert Breslau, Blake+ Brindza, Kyle Brown, Jalen *Calabrese, Carlo Carrico, Brad Cavalaris, Connor+ **Cave, Braxston *Clelland, Lane *Collinsworth, Austin *Coughlin, Patrick+ Councell, Ben **Cowart, Jordan **Crist, Dayne **Cwynar, Sean Daniels, DaVaris **Dever, Taylor *Eifert, Tyler Farley, Matthias ***Filer, Steve Fitzpatrick, Nick+ ***Fleming, Darius ***Floyd, Michael *Fox, Dan Frantz, Jonathan+ Golic, Jake *Golic Jr., Mike Golson, Everett **Goodman, John Grace, Jarrett ***Gray, Gary **Gray, Jonas Grieco, Mike+ Hanratty, Conor Hardy, Eilar Hegarty, Matt Heggie, Bruce Hendrix, Andrew Hounshell, Chase *Jackson, Bennett ***Johnson, Ethan *Jones, TJ *Kavanagh, Ryan+ Koyack, Ben Lee, Eric+ **Lewis-Moore, Kapron *Lezynski, Nick+ Liebscher, Ryan+

RB CB CB S K/P CB ILB OT S C OT S RB OLB LS QB DE WR OT TE WR OLB WR OLB WR ILB OLB TE C QB WR ILB CB RB P OG S OT C/OG QB DE CB DE WR LS TE WR/RB DE CB WR

6-1.25 5-11.5 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-0.5 6-1 6-5 5-10 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-0 6-4.5 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-1.5 6-5 6-6 5-10.5 6-3 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-2.5 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-4.5 5-11.25 6-4.5 6-5 6-2 6-4.25 6-0 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-5 5-9 6-4 5-9 5-11

200 185 200 180 219 198 245 290 180 303 297 200 200 230 215 235 285 185 301 249 194 245 170 255 224 240 215 245 295 185 207 240 195 230 185 315 177 291 280 220 265 185 300 187 200 253 180 300 180 190

Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./4 Jr./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Jr./2 Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./3 Sr./3 So./2 5Sr./4 Fr./1 Jr./3 Sr./3 Sr./3 Fr./1 5Sr./4 Jr./2 Fr./1 Sr./4 Jr./2 Sr./4 Sr./4 Jr./2 Sr./3 Jr./2 Sr./3 Fr./1 Sr./3 Fr./1 5Sr./4 Sr./4 Sr./3 Fr./1 Fr./1 Fr./1 So./1 So./1 Fr./1 So./2 Sr./4 So./2 Sr./3 Fr./1 Fr./1 Sr./3 5Sr./4 So./1

93 74 19 71 72 70 86 14 15 33

Little, Connor+ Lombard, Christian Lynch, Aaron Mahoney, Dennis+ Martin, Nick *Martin, Zack Martinez, Arturo+ Massa, Luke McCarthy, Dan McDaniel, Cam

LB OT DE OT C/OG OT TE WR S RB

6-3 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-4.25 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-2 5-9.75

225 301 265 294 280 303 250 220 205 192

Fr./1 So./1 Fr./1 Sr./3 Fr./1 Jr./2 So./1 So./1 Sr./3 Fr./1

Stockton, CA/Granada Stockton, CA/Granada Matthews, NC/Butler San Diego, CA/Francis Parker Canton, MI/Plymouth Irving, TX/MacArthur Verona, NJ/Verona Dublin, OH/Coffman Lake Forest, IL/Lake Forest Mishawaka, IN/Penn Owings Mills, MD/McDonogh School Fort Thomas, KY/Highlands Oak Lawn, IL/Brother Rice Asheville, NC/A.C. Reynolds Plantation, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas Canoga Park, CA/Notre Dame McHenry, IL/Marian Central Catholic Vernon Hills, IL/Vernon Hills Nevada City, CA/Nevada Union Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Dwenger Charlotte, NC/Christian Chicago, IL/Mount Carmel Mishawaka, IN/Marian Chicago, IL/St. Rita St. Paul, MN/Cretin-Derham Hall Rocky River, OH/St. Ignatius Avon Lake, OH/St. Ignatius West Hartford, CT/Northwest Catholic West Hartford, CT/Northwest Catholic Myrtle Beach, SC/Myrtle Beach Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Dwenger Cincinnati, OH/Colerain Columbia, SC/Richland Northeast Pontiac, MI/Detroit Country Day Glen Ellyn, IL/St. Ignatius New Canaan, CT/New Canaan Reynoldsburg, OH/Pickerington Central Aztec, NM/Atec Sorrento, FL/Mount Dora Cincinnati, OH/Moeller Kirtland, OH/Lake Catholic Hazlet, NJ (Raritan) Portland, OR/Lincoln Gainesville, GA/Gainesville West Chester, PA/Salesianum (Del.) Oil City, PA/Oil City West Des Moines, IA/Dowling Catholic Weatherford, TX/Weatherford Newton, PA/Notre Dame High School Colorado Springs, CO/Cheyenne Mountain Lake Elmo, MN/Hill-Murray Inverness, IL/Fremd Cape Coral, FL/Island Coast Baltimore, MD/Boys Latin High School Indianapolis, IN/Bishop Chatard Indianapolis, IN/Bishop Chatard Miami, FL/Belen Jesuit Cincinnati, OH/St. Xavier Youngstown, OH/Cardinal Mooney Coppell,TX/Coppell

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Cl./Elg.^ Hometown/High School

238 242 215 191 303 320 250 326 303 235 195 185 235 240 250 215 198 218 311 173 176 190 220 285 177 250 198 215 214 242 280 290 265 190 255 185 295 196 251 206 310 245 295 255 215 195

Sr./3 So./1 Jr./3 Sr./3 Sr./3 So./1 Fr./1 So./1 5Sr./4 Sr./3 So./1 Sr./3 Sr./3 Fr./1 5Sr./4 So./2 Jr./3 So./1 Sr./4 So./1 5Sr./4 Sr./3 Fr./1 So./2 5Sr./4 So./2 Sr./4 So./2 5Sr./4 So./2 Fr./1 Jr./2 Jr./2 Jr./3 Jr./3 Jr./3 Fr./1 Jr./3 So./1 Sr./3 Jr./2 So./1 Sr./3 Fr./1 Jr./2 So./2

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Eifert, Tyler – EYE-fert Filer, Steve – FY-ler Hardy, Eilar – EYE-lar Heggie, Bruce – HEGG-ee Koyack, Ben – KOY-ack Lewis-Moore, Kapron – cap-rin Massa, Luke – MASS-uh Mulvey, Matthew – MULL-vee Posluszny, David – poz-LUZ-nee Schwenke, Kona – sh-wenk-ee, COE-nuh

Slaughter, Jamoris – juh-MORE-iss Tausch, Nick – TOWSH Te’o, Manti – TAY-oh, MAN-tie Toma, Robby – TOE-muh Tuitt, Stephon – TWO-it, stuh-FON Utupo, Justin – you-TOO-poe Williams, Hafis – hah-FEESE Williams, Ishaq – EE-shack Wood, Cierre – see-AIR

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Nick Lezynski CB Josh Atkinson CB Carlo Calabrese ILB Darius Fleming OLB Steve Filer OLB Jonathan Frantz OLB Dan Fox ILB Blake Breslau S Tyler Plantz RB Chase Hounshell DE Ryan Kavanagh LS Bruce Heggie C/OG Sean Oxley ILB Braxston Cave C Justin Utupo ILB Anthony McDonald ILB Prince Shembo OLB Brad Carrico OT Anthony Rabasa ILB Mike Golic Jr. C Troy Niklas DE Jarrett Grace ILB Jordan Cowart LS Tate Nichols OT Connor Hanratty OG Chris Watt OG Tony Springmann DE Zack Martin OT Dennis Mahoney OT Nick Martin C/OG Lane Clelland OT Christian Lombard OT Taylor Dever OT Andrew Nuss OT Matt Hegarty OT Trevor Robinson OG Matt Tansey OL Tyler Eifert TE John Goodman WR Alex Welch TE Mike Ragone TE Arturo Martinez TE Daniel Smith WR Jake Golic TE Kapron Lewis-MooreDE Ethan Johnson DE Tyler Stockton NG Connor Little LB Hafis Williams NG Kona Schwenke DE David Ruffer K Sean Cwynar NG Brandon Newman NG

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Brindza, Kyle – BRIND-zuh Calabrese, Carlo – CAL-uh-breeze Carrico, Brad – CARE-uh-co Clelland, Lane – CLELL-und Coughlin, Patrick – COG-linn Cowart, Jordan – COW-ert Crist, Dayne – crist (rhymes with wrist) Cwynar, Sean – SWIN-are Daniels, DaVaris – duh-VAR-iss Dever, Taylor – dever (rhymes with never)

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Ht.

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**McDonald, Anthony Moore, Kendall **Motta, Zeke Mulvey, Matthew+ Newman, Brandon Nichols, Tate Niklas, Troy Nix III, Louis **Nuss, Andrew Oxley, Sean+ Plantz, Tyler+ Plaska, Andrew+ *Posluszny, David Rabasa, Anthony ***Ragone, Mike *Rees, Tommy **Riddick, Theo Roberson, Cameron ***Robinson, Trevor Romano, Joe+ *Ruffer, David *Salvi, Chris+ Schmidt, Joe+ *Schwenke, Kona *Sheehan, Ryan+ *Shembo, Prince **Slaughter, Jamoris *Smith, Daniel ***Smith, Harrison *Spond, Danny Springmann, Tony Stockton, Tyler Tansey, Matt+ *Tausch, Nick **Te’o, Manti *Toma, Robby Tuitt, Stephon *Turk, Ben Utupo, Justin Walker, Deion *Watt, Chris Welch, Alex *Williams, Hafis Williams, Ishaq *Wood, Cierre *Wood, Lo

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No.

IRISH BY STATE AND HOMETOWN Player

Hometown

High School

California (12) George Atkinson III Josh Atkinson Blake Breslau Dayne Crist Taylor Dever Anthony McDonald Matthew Mulvey Troy Niklas Cameron Roberson Joe Schmidt Justin Utupo

Stockton Stockton San Diego Canoga Park Grass Valley Burbank Del Mar Fullerton Newbury Park Orange Lakewood

Granada Granada Francis Parker Notre Dame Nevada Union Notre Dame La Jolla Servite Newbury Park Mater Dei Lakewood

Cierre Wood

Oxnard

Santa Clara

Colorado (2) Ryan Liebscher Danny Spond

Colorado Springs Littleton

Cheyenne Mountain Columbine

Connecticut (3) Jake Golic Mike Golic Jr. Conor Hanratty

West Hartford West Hartford New Canaan

Northwest Catholic Northwest Catholic New Canaan

Florida (9) Jordan Cowart Bruce Heggie Aaron Lynch Arturo Martinez Zeke Motta Louis Nix III Anthony Rabasa Ben Turk Lo Wood

Plantation Sorrento Cape Coral Miami Vero Beach Jacksonville Miami Davie Apopka

St. Thomas Aquinas Mount Dora Island Coast Belen Jesuit Vero Beach Raines Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Apopka

Georgia (3) TJ Jones Jamoris Slaughter Stephon Tuitt

Gainesville Tucker Monroe

Hawaii (3) Kona Schwenke Manti Teâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o Robby Toma

Hauula Laie Laie

Kahuku Punahou Punahou

Illinois (13) Connor Cavalaris Patrick Coughlin Sean Cwynar

Lake Forest Oak Lawn McHenry

DaVaris Daniels Steve Filer Darius Fleming Michael Grieco Christian Lombard Tyler Plantz Tommy Rees Joe Romano Chris Salvi Chris Watt

Vernon Hills Chicago Chicago Glen Ellyn Inverness Frankfort Lake Forest River Forest Lake Forest Glen Ellyn

Lake Forest Brother Rice Marian Central Catholic Vernon Hills Mount Carmel St. Rita St. Ignatius Fremd Providence Catholic Lake Forest Fenwick Carmel Catholic Glenbard West

Player

Hometown

High School

Indiana (8) Braxston Cave Tyler Eifert Nick Fitzparick John Goodman Nick Martin Zack Martin Daniel Smith Tony Springmann

Mishawaka Ft. Wayne Mishawaka Ft. Wayne Indianapolis Indianapolis South Bend Ft. Wayne

Penn Bishop Dwenger Marian Bishop Dwenger Bishop Chatard Bishop Chatard Clay Bishop Dwenger

Iowa (1) Eric Lee

West Des Moines

Dowling Catholic

Kentucky (3) Austin Collinsworth Brandon Newman Tate Nichols

Fort Thomas Louisville Walton

Highlands Pleasure Ridge Park Ryle

Maryland (2) Lane Clelland Dennis Mahoney

Owings Mills Baltimore

McDonogh Boys Latin School

Michigan (3) Kyle Brindza Jonas Gray Andrew Plaska

Canton Pontiac Zeeland

Plymouth Detroit Country Day Zeeland West

Minnesota (2) Michael Floyd Connor Little

St. Paul Lake Elmo

Cretin-Derham Hall Hill-Murray

Nebraska (1) Trevor Robinson

Elkhorn

New Jersey (7) Carlo Calabrese Bennett Jackson Mike Ragone Theo Riddick Tyler Stockton Matt Tansey Hafis Williams

Verona Hazlet Cherry Hill Manville Linwood Berkely Heights Elizabeth

Verona Raritan Camden Catholic Immaculata Hun School Governor Livingston Elizabeth

New Mexico (1) Matt Hegarty

Aztec

New York (1) Ishaq Williams

Brooklyn

Lincoln

North Carolina (5) Robert Blanton Ben Councell Matthias Farley Kendall Moore Prince Shembo

Matthews Asheville Charlotte Raleigh Charlotte

Butler A.C. Reynolds Christian Southeast Raleigh Ardrey Kell

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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Hometown

High School Coffman St. Ignatius St. Ignatius Colerain Pickerington Central Moeller Lake Catholic St. Xavier Cardinal Mooney Avon Lake Elder

Oregon (1) Ethan Johnson

Portland

Lincoln

Pennsylvania (4) Ryan Kavanagh Ben Koyack Nick Lezynski David Posluszny

West Chester Oil City Newton Aliquippa

Salesianum (Del.) Oil City Notre Dame Hopewell

South Carolina (2) Everett Golson Myrtle Beach Gary Gray Columbia

Hometown

High School

Tennessee (1) Harrison Smith

Knoxville

Knoxville Catholic

Texas (4) Jalen Brown Kapron Lewis-Moore Cam McDaniel Nick Tausch

Irving Weatherford Coppell Plano

MacArthur Weatherford Coppell Jesuit

Virginia (4) Andrew Nuss David Ruffer Ryan Sheehan Deion Walker

Ashburn Oakton Purcellville Christchurch

Stone Bridge Gonzaga Loudown Valley Christchurch

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Dublin Rocky River Avon Lake Cincinnati Reynoldsburg Cincinnati Kirtland Cincinnati Youngstown Avon Lake Cincinnati

Player

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Ohio (11) Brad Carrico Dan Fox Jonathan Frantz Jarrett Grace Eilar Hardy Andrew Hendrix Chase Hounshell Luke Massa Dan McCarthy Sean Oxley Alex Welch

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Myrtle Beach Richland Northeast

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HOW THE IRISH WERE BUILT BOLD CAPS indicates returning starter * indicates monograms earned Scholarship players only

OFFENSE (39) Freshmen (10) RB George Atkinson III OT Brad Carrico WR DaVaris Daniels WR Matthias Farley QB Everett Golson OG Conor Hanratty OT Matt Hegarty TE Ben Koyack OG/C Nick Martin RB Cam McDaniel

5th Year Seniors (3) **OT TAYLOR DEVER **OT Andrew Nuss ***TE Mike Ragone

Sophomores (10) QB Andrew Hendrix C/G Bruce Heggie *WR TJ JONES OT Christian Lombard WR Luke Massa OT Tate Nichols *QB Tommy Rees RB Cameron Roberson *WR Daniel Smith TE Alex Welch

Juniors (7) *TE TYLER EIFERT TE Jake Golic *OT ZACK MARTIN **WR THEO RIDDICK *WR Robby Toma *OG Chris Watt *RB Cierre Wood

Seniors (9) *C BRAXSTON CAVE *OT Lane Clelland **QB DAYNE CRIST ***WR MICHAEL FLOYD *C/G Mike Golic Jr. **WR John Goodman ***RB Jonas Gray ***OG TREVOR ROBINSON WR Deion Walker

Sophomores (9) *S Austin Collinsworth *CB Bennett Jackson ILB Kendall Moore NG Louis Nix III *DE Kona Schwenke *OLB Prince Shembo *OLB Danny Spond ILB Justin Utupo *CB Lo Wood

Juniors (5) *ILB CARLO CALABRESE *ILB Dan Fox **S ZEKE MOTTA NG Tyler Stockton **ILB MANTI TE’O

5th Year Seniors (2) Seniors (12) GARY GRAY ***CB Robert Blanton ***CB **NG Sean Cwynar ***S HARRISON SMITH ***OLB Steve Filer ***0LB DARIUS FLEMING ***DE ETHAN JOHNSON **DEKAPRON LEWIS-MOORE S Dan McCarthy **ILB Anthony McDonald NG Brandon Newman *ILB David Posluszny **S Jamoris Slaughter *DE Hafis Williams

DEFENSE (40) Freshmen (12) CB Josh Atkinson CB Jalen Brown OLB Ben Councell ILB Jarrett Grace S Eilar Hardy DE Chase Hounshell DE Aaron Lynch DE Troy Niklas ILB Anthony Rabasa DE Tony Springmann DE Stephon Tuitt OLB Ishaq Williams SPECIALISTS (5) Freshmen (1) Sophomores (0) K/P Kyle Brindza

Juniors (3) Seniors (0) **LS JORDAN COWART *K Nick Tausch **P BEN TURK

5th Year Seniors (1) *K DAVID RUFFER

Defense 12 9 (6 lettermen) 5 (4 lettermen) 12 (10 lettermen) 2 (2 lettermen) 40 (22 lettermen)

Total 23 19 (9 lettermen) 15 (13 lettermen) 21 (18 lettermen) 6 (6 lettermen) 84 (46 lettermen)

THE ’11 IRISH BY CLASS Class Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 5th Year Senior Total

Offense 10 10 (3 lettermen) 7 (6 lettermen) 9 (8 lettermen) 3 (3 lettermen) 39 (20 lettermen)

Specialists 1 0 (0 lettermen) 3 (3 lettermen) 0 (0 letterman) 1 (1 lettermen) 5 (4 lettermen)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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Hurricanes, Kelly became the first Fighting Irish football coach to record a bowl victory in his first season on the Notre Dame sidelines. The Irish defense helped spur the late-season surge as it allowed an average of 9.8 points, 91.8 rushing yards and 276.5 total yards over the last four games. For the season, Notre Dame’s defense was drastically better when compared to the 2009 defense in almost every statistical category: scoring defense (63rd in ’09 to 23rd in ’10), pass efficiency defense (82nd to 25th), rushing defense (89th to 50th) and total defense (86th to 50th). Offensively, the Irish were led by quarterbacks Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees who directed Kelly’s spread offense attack. Cierre Wood averaged 5.1 rushing yards per carry (second most by an Irish running back with at least 100 carries in the last 14 seasons), and Michael Floyd caught 79 passes for 1,025 yards and 12 touchdowns. As Notre Dame returns to practice this August, its team features 50 monogram winners and 20 combined starters (players that started at least seven games) from offense, defense and special teams. Nine starters on offense return, including four of five offensive linemen and every skill-position player except running back (Wood started five games in ’10). The Irish lose only one player from each level of the defense as eight starters are back from a unit that was much improved in 2010. Notre Dame’s special teams are buoyed by the return of placekicker David Ruffer, and the Irish punter and long snapper also return for their third year together.

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With Foundation in Place, Irish Looking to Build in 2011 f year one of the Brian Kelly era was about putting a foundation in place for the University of Notre Dame football program, then the second season in Kelly’s tenure is about building upon the accomplishments of 2010 and continuing the framework established last year. “Last year we were focused on getting our offensive, defensive and special teams systems in place,” Kelly said. “We were teaching terminology to the players and instilling expectations for our guys in practices. “We built a strong foundation last year and now it’s time for us to grow.” Two goals Kelly listed prior to the 2010 season were restoring the fight in the Fighting Irish and producing a team that played better in November than in September. Last year’s Notre Dame football team battled injuries and tough breaks on the gridiron and came through those situations stronger, resulting in a perfect November and dominating bowl-game performance. Besides the 28-3 convincing victory over 15th-ranked Utah (Notre Dame’s widest margin of victory over an Associated Press top-20 opponent in 14 years), the Irish defeated Army in the first college football game at new Yankee Stadium and closed their regular season by snapping an eight-game losing streak to archrival USC. The season ended with an impressive appearance in the Hyundai Sun Bowl where Notre Dame raced out to a 30-3 lead against Miami (Fla.) after three quarters en route to a 33-17 victory. The four-game win streak marks the longest by a Notre Dame team to close the season since 1992. By defeating the

2011 SEASON PREVIEW “We’ll focus on skill development and unit consistency in the second year,” Kelly said. “We learned what our players are capable of last year -- now we need to have every individual improve while making all three phases of our team much more reliable and consistent.” Notre Dame’s 2011 schedule Position-by-Position Listing sends the Irish to play three of their QUARTERBACK: first five games away from home. **DAYNE CRIST, 6-4, 235, Sr. Kelly’s crew doesn’t leave the state Everett Golson, 6-0, 185, Fr. of Indiana in October (road game Andrew Hendrix, 6-2, 220, So. +Matthew Mulvey, 6-2, 191, Sr. at Purdue, three home games *Tommy Rees, 6-2, 215, So. and bye week) and has a single RUNNING BACK: home game in November. The Irish George Atkinson III, 6-1.25, 200, Fr. will play Maryland at FedEx Field *+Patrick Coughlin, 6-0, 200, 5Sr. outside Washington, D.C., in their **Jonas Gray, 5-10, 230, Sr. +Eric Lee, 5-9, 180, Fr. off-site home game. After last year’s Cam McDaniel, 5-9.75, 192, Fr. regular-season schedule was ranked +Tyler Plantz, 5-9, 195, So. toughest in the nation by the NCAA, Cameron Roberson, 6-0, 218, So. the 2011 slate features nine teams *Cierre Wood, 6-0, 215, Jr. that appeared in 2010 postseason WIDE RECEIVER: DaVaris Daniels, 6-1.5, 185, Fr. bowls: South Florida, Michigan, Matthias Farley, 5-10.5, 194, Fr. Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Air Force, +Nick Fitzpatrick, 5-8, 170, Jr. Navy, Maryland, Boston College and ***MICHAEL FLOYD, 6-3, 224, Sr. Stanford. **John Goodman, 6-3, 207, Sr. *TJ JONES, 5-11, 187, So. Kelly’s coaching staff – which +Ryan Liebscher, 5-11, 190, So. has more than 200 years of combined Luke Massa, 6-4, 220, So. experience – remains intact in 2011. **THEO RIDDICK, 5-11, 198, Jr. Offensive line coach Ed Warinner had *Daniel Smith, 6-4, 215, So. *Robby Toma, 5-9, 185, Jr. the title of run game coordinator Deion Walker, 6-3, 206, Sr. added to his resume and now directs TIGHT END: the Irish ground game. Defensively, *TYLER EIFERT, 6-6, 249, Jr. Kerry Cooks moves from coaching the Jake Golic, 6-4, 245, Jr. outside linebackers to cornerbacks Ben Koyack, 6-5, 253, Fr. +Arturo Martinez, 6-4, 250, So. and Chuck Martin will focus on the ***Mike Ragone, 6-4, 250, 5Sr. safeties while continuing his responAlex Welch, 6-4, 245, So. sibilities as recruiting coordinator. OFFENSIVE LINE: Here is a more detailed Brad Carrico, 6-5, 290, Fr. position-by-position breakdown of **BRAXSTON CAVE, 6-3, 303, Sr. *Lane Clelland, 6-5, 297, Sr. Irish personnel for 2011: **TAYLOR DEVER, 6-5, 301, 5Sr. *Mike Golic Jr., 6-3, 295, Sr. OFFENSIVE PREVIEW Conor Hanratty, 6-4.5, 315, Fr. A main storyline from Notre Matt Hegarty, 6-4.5, 291, Fr. Bruce Heggie, 6-5, 280, So. Dame preseason practices figures to Christian Lombard, 6-5, 301, So. be the competition for the starting +Dennis Mahoney, 6-7, 294, Sr. quarterback position, but depth at Nick Martin, 6-4.25, 280, Fr. wide receiver and running back plus *ZACK MARTIN, 6-4, 303, Jr. Tate Nichols, 6-8, 320, So. shifting of players along the offensive **Andrew Nuss, 6-5, 303, 5Sr. line could also warrant attention. The ***TREVOR ROBINSON, 6-5, 311, Sr. 2011 Irish roster features a healthy +Matt Tansey, 6-6, 265, Jr. balance of returning players on *Chris Watt, 6-3, 310, Jr. BOLD CAPS indicates player started at least offense by class -- with an almost seven games in 2010 even distribution of key players with * indicates number of monograms earned one, two or three years of athletic + indicates walk-on player eligibility remaining. Year two of Brian Kelly’s tenure

features 21 returning monogram winners on offense -- with 15 players that have started at least one game for the Irish, 11 players that have started at least five games in their Irish careers and nine players that opened at least seven contests last year. The only two offensive positions where a starter does not return are running back (where Cierre Wood started five games last year) and left guard. Of a possible 143 starts last season (13 games with 11 starters), 109 total starts return for Notre Dame’s offense in 2011. The Irish return 49.0 percent of their rushing yards from 2010, 96.4 percent of their passing yards and 80.4 percent of their receiving yards. QUARTERBACKS A season ago, the Fighting Irish entered August with unproven talent at the quarterback position -- as the three signal-callers in training camp had combined to start zero college football games and only one of the three had ever taken snaps in a game. In 2011, lack of experience will not be an issue. Last year, for the first time since 1983, Notre Dame had two quarterbacks each pass for over 1,000 yards in a season, but unlike the 1984 season, both of those players are on the roster again in 2011 (Blair Kiel and Steve Beurlein eclipsed 1,000 passing yards in ’83 but only Beurlein returned in ’84 as Kiel had exhausted his eligibility). Senior Dayne Crist (9 games started, 174 of 294 passing for 2,033 yards, 15 TDs, 7 INTs in ’10) and sophomore Tommy Rees (4 games started, 100 of 164 passing for 1,106 yards, 12 TDs, 8 INTs in ’10) helped guide the Irish to eight wins last year while both were learning a new offensive system and adjusting to the rigors of playing quarterback at the FBS level. This fall they will compete for the starting quarterback job and will be challenged by rising sophomore Andrew Hendrix and early enrollee freshman Everett Golson. Crist rebounded from knee surgery after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament against Washington State on Halloween 2009. He practiced throughout the spring last year and won the job by the conclusion of spring drills. This year Crist has been forced to rehabilitate his other knee after rupturing his patellar tendon against Tulsa in 2010. Until that point in the season, Crist had averaged 254.1 passing yards per contest including a 369-yard, four-TD performance at Michigan State. After Crist was injured early against Tulsa, Rees entered as a true freshman and completed 33 of 54 passes for 334 yards and four TDs in that game alone. He started the remaining four contests of the 2010 season and helped guide the Irish to four straight wins to close a season for the first time since 1992. The first four starts of Rees’career occurred at Notre Dame Stadium (against #15 Utah), Yankee Stadium (Army), Los Angeles Coliseum (USC) and the Sun Bowl (Miami). Along the way, Rees set Notre Dame single-season freshman passing records for TD passes (12) and completion percentage (61.0) while ranking in the top five in passing efficiency (2nd, 132.70), passing yards (2nd, 1,106) and completions (3rd, 100). A classmate of Rees, Hendrix did not play in a game in 2010 while serving as the show team quarterback that faced the starting Notre Dame defense each week in practice. The highly-touted gunslinger from Cincinnati was one of the top-rated high school quarterbacks in 2009 and will be given a chance in training camp to win the starting quarterback job for 2011. New to the Irish in spring was Golson, one of the most prolific passers in high school football history. Golson started four years at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) High School and compiled a 44-5 record as a starter while passing for 11,634 yards and 151 TDs. His career passing TD total ranks sixth all-time by a high school quarterback.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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OFFENSIVE LINE In 2010, the Irish began working with a new offensive system while having to replace three starters who combined to start 105 games in their Notre Dame careers. While the task looked daunting on the outside, first-year offensive line coach Ed Warinner helped mold, grow and develop a trio of firsttime starters that spearheaded the late-season surge by the Irish. Led by four players who started all 13 games and another who started 10 contests, Notre Dame’s offensive line helped the rushing attack average over 156

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TIGHT ENDS Notre Dame will be replacing the top tight end in college football last season after Kyle Rudolph entered his name for the 2011 NFL Draft. Fortunately the Irish had ample time to develop his backups in 2010. Hampered by a hamstring injury last year, Rudolph only played in the first six games -- and that allowed junior Tyler Eifert to ascend to the top of the tight end depth chart. Eifert started eight games in his first full season of competition and ranked third on the team with 352 receiving yards on 27 catches with two TDs. Over the final seven games of the season, Eifert ranked second on the Irish with 26 receptions for 335 yards as he displayed good downfield speed and caught almost everything thrown in his vicinity. He enters 2011 possibly on the verge of a breakout season, making him one of the top tight end targets in the nation and potentially next in the line of standout Notre Dame tight ends. Senior Mike Ragone returns for his fifth year with the Irish -- and he has started nine games in his Notre Dame career. He adds great depth to the tight ends group and has 10 career receptions for 99 yards. Junior Jake Golic and sophomore Alex Welch round out the tight ends. Golic played in three games last year and enters August workouts looking to crack the depth chart on offense or special teams. Welch was a highlyrecruited player who did not play as a freshman. Freshman Ben Koyack was considered by many recruiting analysts the top tight end in the nation last year. He averaged 16.6 yards per reception and totaled 1,031 receiving yards and 11 TDs in his senior year.

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WIDE RECEIVERS The 2011 Irish receiving corps returns more than 80 percent of the total receiving yards from 2010, but arguably more important is the number of key contributors that are back for Notre Dame this August. Led by All-America candidate Michael Floyd (79 receptions for 1,025 yards, 12 TDs), Notre Dame returns all three starters from last year and five players that have combined to start 51 games for the Irish. Floyd is the headliner of this group and deservedly so. The senior from St. Paul, Minn., is set to break every Notre Dame career receiving record in 2011. Already the owner of the school record with 28 TD receptions in 30 career games played, Floyd ranks second with 171 career receptions and third with 2,539 career receiving yards. His 84.6 receiving-yards-per-game average over his career ranks as the best of any Notre Dame player -- and Floyd’s 13 career games with at least 100 receiving yards are tied for second most among any former Fighting Irish players. After an off-the-field incident resulted in Floyd being suspended from the team last spring, he must avoid any future issues if he is to stay on the Irish roster in 2011. Junior Theo Riddick (40 for 414, 3 TDs) adapted well to wide receiver in 2010 after transitioning from running back after Brian Kelly was hired. Riddick started eight games and started to blossom as a receiver in the middle of the season before an ankle injury robbed him of four games and affected him in the two games he played at the end of the season. During a four-game stretch against Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College and Pittsburgh, Riddick flashed his potential as he led the Irish with 33 combined catches for 343 yards and three TDs. Rising sophomore TJ Jones (26 for 306, 3 TDs) started seven games for the Irish and showed the flexibility to play either in the slot or on the perimeter of the offense. He became the first Irish freshman wide receiver to record a TD

reception in each of his first two career games and caught 10 combined passes for 84 yards with one TD in the two games Riddick missed due to with injury. Seniors John Goodman (15 for 146) and Deion Walker add age and experience to the group in 2011. Goodman started three games in 2010 and has 21 career receptions for the Irish, while Walker possesses good size and speed and enters the season looking to break into the wide receiver rotation. Three other players that will be looking to catch the eye of Irish coaches are junior Robby Toma, and sophomores Luke Massa and Daniel Smith. Toma is a quick and shifty slot receiver who grabbed 14 passes for 187 yards in 2010 and started two games. Smith is a tall and rangy wide-out who was mentored by Michael Floyd last year and played primarily on special teams. Smith started the 2010 season on the scout team but elevated his play and was the backup to Floyd by season’s end. Massa entered Notre Dame as a quarterback last year, but with the logjam at that position last spring he moved to wide receiver. He spent most of 2010 playing receiver with the scout team after Smith moved up the depth chart and, at 6-foot-4, is one of the tallest receivers on the roster. Two freshmen that join the Irish wide receivers are DaVaris Daniels and Matthias Farley. Daniels was one of the top players in Illinois last year and accounted for 19 TDs as a senior. Farley played both safety and wide receiver in Charlotte, N.C., and tallied 10 receiving TDs in 2010.

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RUNNING BACKS In many ways, the success of the Fighting Irish in 2010 could be directly related to the success had by Notre Dame’s running backs. The Irish were a perfect 7-0 in games they outrushed the opposition, averaging 148.1 yards on the ground in those seven contests, while gaining just 104.0 rushing yards in five losses. A key member of Notre Dame’s rushing attack is junior Cierre Wood (119 carries for 603 yards, 3 TDs in ’10; 20 receptions for 170 yards, 2 TDs). After watching from the sidelines as a freshman in ‘09, Wood saw his first action for the Irish in 2010 and led Notre Dame in carries and yards. His 5.1-yards-percarry average was the second best by an Irish running back with at least 100 rushes in a season in the last 14 years (Julius Jones had 5.5 yards per carry in ’03) and, in the six games Armando Allen did not start or play, Wood averaged 80.2 rushing yards per game and 5.5 yards per carry. Senior-to-be Jonas Gray will be called on to fill the bruising running back role departed senior Robert Hughes excelled in at the end of 2010. Gray gained 100 yards on 20 carries as a junior last year and enters 2011 with 75 career rushes for 309 yards. Cameron Roberson did not play as a freshman last fall but was named offensive scout team player of the year for 2010. However, he injured his knee during spring practices and is doubtful to participate in the 2011 season. With Roberson’s injury, two freshmen could be called into action earlier than anticipated. George Atkinson III and Cam McDaniel both had stellar high school careers as Atkinson rushed for 1,669 yards and 17 TDs as a senior while McDaniel gained 1,906 yards and totaled 32 rushing TDs in 2010.

2011 SEASON PREVIEW yards over the final four games and yielded only five sacks in the last six games of the season. Four starters who combined to start 49 games last year return from that unit. Senior Trevor Robinson is the most experienced of the bunch, having started each of the last 24 games he has played. His 27 career starts rank second for the Irish in 2011, and he is one of three returning offensive players who started every game last year. He will open preseason drills as the starter at right guard. Taylor Dever returns for his fifth year and started 10 of the 11 games he played last year, all at right tackle. Dever looks to start 2011 where he finished the 2010 season as he shut down Miami’s all-Atlantic Coast Conference defensive end Allen Bailey in the Hyundai Sun Bowl. Bailey entered the contest with 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks on the season but was held to only two assisted tackles and no tackles for loss or sacks. Senior Braxston Cave won the starting center job last year and never relinquished control of the position, starting all 13 games. Playing with two first-year starting quarterbacks in Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees, Cave was a consistent snapper who helped position the Irish offensive line in the right protections, helping Notre Dame only allow 20 sacks in 502 pass attempts last year. One of the most pleasant surprises in 2010 was the development of junior left tackle Zack Martin. Martin started every game as a sophomore after sitting out his freshman season and was one of the best first-year offensive tackles in the nation Junior tight end Tyler Eifert emerged as a reliable receiving target in 2010 as he was Notre Dame’s second leading last year. He started 11 games at left receiver behind Michael Floyd in the final seven games. tackle and moved to right tackle against Lane Clelland, junior Mike Golic Jr., sophomores Bruce Heggie, Pittsburgh and Western Michigan when Dever was injured so Martin could face the opposition’s top defensive end in Christian Lombard and Tate Nichols plus freshmen Brad Carrico, those two weeks. Martin capped his year by being named the top lineman in Conor Hanratty, Matt Hegarty and Nick Martin. Clelland was a valuable special-teams player for the Irish in 2010. and the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami. The only vacant position on offensive line is Chris Stewart’s spot at he adds quality depth to the group. Golic Jr. played as the backup center as left guard -- and the competition this preseason between fifth-year senior well as on special teams last year. He will challenge Cave for the starting center Andrew Nuss and junior Chris Watt will be intriguing to watch. Neither position and has added muscle and weight to his frame to help him with has ever started a game at Notre Dame and, while Nuss provides the position leverage against defensive tackles. Heggie played his first season at Notre Dame flexibility to play any position on the offensive line except center, Watt appears on the defensive line but will switch to center for the first time this fall. Lombard to be tailor-made for one of the interior offensive line positions with his 6-foot- and Nichols excelled as the book-end tackles on last year’s scout team and will push Dever and Martin throughout the season. They both continue to work on 3, 310-pound frame. Among other players competing for playing time this year are senior developing strength, with Nichols, a former high school tight end, qualifying as

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LINEBACKERS Three of four Irish linebackers return for 2011, including two players who ranked in the top five in tackles on last year’s Notre Dame team. Despite the return of so many starters, competition will be fierce this fall at one of the two outside linebacker positions and at one inside linebacker position. All-America candidate Manti Te’o had a monster season in 2010 to become the leader of the front seven on the defense. He led the team with 133 tackles and ranked second on the squad with nine and a half tackles for loss and added one sack and three pass breakups. Te’o was held out of spring drills while he fully recovered from a knee injury he suffered in the Hyundai Sun Bowl but participated on punt coverage units in the Blue-Gold Spring Game last April. After sitting out his first season at Notre Dame, junior Carlo Calabrese (60 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks) burst onto the scene last fall

NOSE GUARD: **Sean Cwynar, 6-4, 285, Sr. Brandon Newman, 6-0, 303, Sr. Louis Nix III, 6-3, 326, So. Tyler Stockton, 6-0, 290, Jr. *Hafis Williams, 6-1, 295, Sr. DEFENSIVE END: Chase Hounshell, 6-4.25, 265, Fr. ***ETHAN JOHNSON, 6-4, 300, Sr. **KAPRON LEWIS-MOORE, 6-4, 300, Sr. Aaron Lynch, 6-6, 265, Fr. Troy Niklas, 6-6.5, 250, Fr. *Kona Schwenke, 6-4, 285, So. Tony Springmann, 6-5.5, 280, Fr. Stephon Tuitt, 6-6.25, 295, Fr. INSIDE LINEBACKER: *CARLO CALABRESE, 6-1, 245, Jr. *Dan Fox, 6-3, 240, Jr. Jarrett Grace, 6-2.5, 240, Fr. +Connor Little, 6-3, 225, Fr. *Anthony McDonald, 6-2, 238, Sr. Kendall Moore, 6-1, 242, So. +Sean Oxley, 6-2, 235, Sr. *David Posluszny, 6-0, 235, Sr. Anthony Rabasa, 6-3, 240, Fr. +Joe Schmidt, 6-0.25, 220, Fr. **MANTI TE’O, 6-2, 255, Jr. Justin Utupo, 6-1, 251, So. OUTSIDE LINEBACKER: Ben Councell, 6-4.5, 230, Fr. ***Steve Filer, 6-3, 245, Sr. ***DARIUS FLEMING, 6-2, 255, Sr. +Jonathan Frantz, 6-2, 215, Sr. *Prince Shembo, 6-2, 250, So. *Danny Spond, 6-2, 242, So. Ishaq Williams, 6-5, 255, Fr. CORNERBACK: Josh Atkinson, 5-11.5, 185, Fr. ***Robert Blanton, 6-1, 200, Sr. Jalen Brown, 6-0.5, 198, Fr. ***GARY GRAY, 5-11, 195, 5Sr. *Bennett Jackson, 6-0, 185, So. *+Nick Lezynski, 5-9, 180, 5Sr. +Andrew Plaska, 5-11, 185, Jr. +Joe Romano, 5-9, 173, So. +Ryan Sheehan, 5-10, 177, 5Sr. *Lo Wood, 5-10, 195, So. SAFETY: +Blake Breslau, 5-10, 180, Jr. +Connor Cavalaris, 5-10, 180, Fr. *Austin Collinsworth, 6-1, 200, So. Eilar Hardy, 5-11.25, 177, Fr. Dan McCarthy, 6-2, 205, Sr. **ZEKE MOTTA, 6-2, 215, Jr. *+Chris Salvi, 5-10, 190, Sr. **Jamoris Slaughter, 6-0, 198, Sr. ***HARRISON SMITH, 6-2, 214, 5Sr.

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DEFENSIVE PREVIEW The Notre Dame defense that was much-improved in the final stages of the 2010 campaign now features 24 returning monogram winners in 2011 -including eight players who started at least eight games last year and 11 players who have combined to start 190 games in their Notre Dame careers. Gone from the 2010 squad are veteran cornerback Darrin Walls (41 tackles, 3 INTs, 4 PBUs), linebackers Kerry Neal (42 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1.5 TFLs) and Brian Smith (50 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT, 5 PBUs) and nose guard Ian Williams (38 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks). That quartet combined to start 39 games for the Irish in 2010 and 123 games in their combined careers. Notre Dame returns 81 percent of tackles made in 2010 (including each of the top seven tacklers from 2010), 83.3 percent of tackles for loss, 85.2 percent of sacks plus 72.2 percent of interceptions and 76.1 percent of passes broken up. Six of the seven Irish defenders that started every game last year return, including two members each of the defensive line, linebackers corps and defensive backs. DEFENSIVE LINE Notre Dame returned to a 3-4 defense in 2010, but the Irish also featured packages where they had four down linemen and only two linebackers in the game. For 2011, the Irish return three players who combined to start 30 games on the defensive line last year and record 129 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks. Senior Ethan Johnson leads the defensive line and ranks second on the defense with 28 career starts. The defensive end has tallied 66 tackles with 12.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks over the last two seasons and has bulked up to 300 pounds this past offseason. He led the defensive line and ranked second on the team with five sacks in 2010 while adding 34 tackles and six tackles for loss. Playing opposite Johnson last year was senior Kapron Lewis-Moore who continued to develop into a formidable obstacle for opposing offenses. Lewis-Moore started every game and ranked fourth on the team and first on the defensive line with 62 tackles. Since becoming a starter in 2009, he has totaled 108 tackles with nine and a half tackles for loss and four and a half sacks. Senior Sean Cwynar started four games at nose guard in 2010 for an injured Ian Williams and maximized his opportunity by registering a careerbest 33 tackles, including three tackles for loss. He did not participate in spring practices due to foot surgery, so he will get his first chance to compete for the starting job in August. With the void at nose guard this spring due to the graduation of Williams and injury rehabilitation of Cwynar, four players competed for first-team reps. The first to get the chance in the spring was senior Hafis Williams who played in all 13 games last year and split time between defensive end and nose guard. Williams moved to nose guard after Ian Williams was injured and fits the cliché of a high-motored player who gave great effort when called upon last year. Sophomore Louis Nix III was a highly-sought-after recruit who did not play last year as a rookie. Nix proved to be a force on the defensive scout team

a year ago and has slimmed down to 340 pounds entering fall drills. Senior Brandon Newman and junior Tyler Stockton are two other players who will attempt to work into the mix at nose guard. At defensive end, sophomore Kona Schwenke provided a nice surprise for the Irish, as he played in five contests during his freshman season and has added 40 pounds to his frame since his arrival on campus. Freshman Aaron Lynch was one of the most decorated defensive recruits in Notre Dame’s recent class and he enrolled in school in January. He is expected to add instant depth to the defensive line at defensive end along with four other freshmen. Chase Hounshell, Troy Niklas, Tony Springmann and Stephon Tuitt helped form one of the best defensive line recruiting classes in the nation in 2011 and could be used early in their Irish careers.

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the biggest player on the offensive roster at 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds. Carrico enrolled early at Notre Dame and played both guard and tackle in spring drills. Hanratty’s dad played quarterback on the 1966 national championship Notre Dame team but the younger Hanratty is an interior offensive lineman. Hegarty was one of the most sought after recruits in the nation and will start 2011 as a tackle. Martin will rejoin his brother Zack as a teammate again but will play guard for the Irish.

2011 SEASON PREVIEW to win the starting weak-side linebacker job. Calabrese lined up next to Te’o for the first eight games, forming one of the best sophomore linebacker duos in the nation. Calabrese missed two games in the second half of the season while recovering from an injury, but he still ranked fifth on the team in tackles and tied for fifth in tackles for loss. The weak-side linebacker and backup middle linebacker slots will be two good position battles to monitor this fall. Players shuffling between those positions include seniors Anthony McDonald and David Posluszny, junior Dan Fox and sophomores Kendall Moore and Justin Utupo. McDonald appeared to have won the starting inside linebacker position opposite Te’o as spring practices concluded a year ago, however a knee injury to McDonald sidelined him for part of preseason drills, allowing Calabrese to claim the job. McDonald has appeared in 24 games for the Irish and will cross-train at both middle and weak-side positions. Posluszny has been a solid special-teams contributor over the past two seasons, appearing in 16 games. He will look to make the most of his opportunity this preseason. Fox played in every game last year and totaled 20 tackles. He has the versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker, but will start training camp at inside linebacker while competing to win a starting spot at the will linebacker position. Moore preserved a year of eligibility in 2010 and was named defensive scout team player of the year for his performances each week against the firstteam Irish offense. An instinctive player, Moore displayed a nose for the ball in practices last year and will play both of the inside linebacker spots this year. Utupo came to Notre Dame as a standout high school defensive end but has transitioned to an inside linebacker in defensive coordinator Bob Diaco’s system.

The 2009 Los Angeles Times Lineman of the Year, he moved to inside linebacker in spring drills. At outside linebacker, senior Darius Fleming (49 tackles, 11 TFLs, 6 sacks) returns for his final season and anchors one of the two positions. Fleming led the Irish in tackles for loss and sacks in 2010 and flourished for the Irish in the second half of the season, totaling seven tackles for loss and four sacks. Poised for a breakout season, Fleming leads the Irish with 25.5 career tackles for loss and ranks second with 11.5 sacks. Fleming’s classmate and fellow Chicagoan Steve Filer starts training camp as a backup to Fleming at one of the outside linebacker positions. The duo creates a Windy City wrecking crew at the Cat linebacker spot. Filer tallied 14 tackles in 13 games last year and led the Irish in special teams tackles. Pushing for more playing time in 2011 could be sophomore Prince Shembo (15 tackles) who recorded five tackles for loss and four and a half sacks in his first season. Possessed with great speed off the edge, Shembo was a more-than-capable backup to Fleming, and it will be interesting to watch how he is able to transition to the Dog linebacker position opposite Fleming after being the top reserve at the Cat position last year. Sophomore Danny Spond was a high school quarterback, but he has great size and speed and adapted well to playing linebacker last year. Spond played in eight games, primarily on special teams, and now weighs 242 pounds after entering Notre Dame around 225 pounds. He had a strong spring and will compete for the starting spot with Shembo at the outside linebacker position opposite Fleming. New to Notre Dame this year is Ishaq Williams, one of the top linebacker recruits in the nation this year. Williams graduated from high school in Brooklyn, N.Y., in December 2010 and enrolled in Notre Dame in January to participate in spring drills. At 6-foot-5 and 242 pounds, Williams is physically imposing, and the length he adds to Diaco’s defense could have an early impact. Joining Williams in the freshmen class are Ben Councell, Jarrett Grace, and Anthony Rabasa. Williams and Councell both start training camp as outside linebackers while Grace and Rabasa are targeted as inside linebackers.

Fifth year senior Gary Gray has started 20 games over the last two seasons and enters his final year with 14 career pass breakups and four interceptions at Notre Dame.

DEFENSIVE BACKS The most experienced group of players on Notre Dame’s 2011 roster is its secondary, where five players combine to post 81 career games started, including 40 starts in 2010. The only player missing from last year is cornerback Darrin Walls, so the competition this fall will be for his starting position, reserve roles at cornerback, plus the safety position opposite All-America candidate Harrison Smith and depth behind him.

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LONG SNAPPERS Junior Jordan Cowart enters his third year at Notre Dame as the snapper for punts, while the job as snapper for field goals and extra points will be contested in training camp. Cowart has snapped for 94 punts in his first two seasons and Notre Dame has not had a blocked punt with him snapping. The short snap was handled primarily by Bill Flavin in 2010 until he broke his ankle, prompting Braxston Cave to take over. Cave will again compete for the position this fall but could face competition for the job.

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PUNTERS Junior Ben Turk had only 14 of his 68 punts returned last year and he landed 26 punts inside the 20 while just three punts resulted in touchbacks. Turk averaged 38.3 yards per punt and 22 punts were fair caught. Turk will be pushed by Brindza this fall as the freshman also handled the punting duties at his high school. Brindza’s junior year saw him average 48.2 yards per punt en route to receiving first-team all-state accolades and he averaged 43.2 yards per punt in 2010.

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KICKERS Over the last two years, Notre Dame placekickers have combined to convert 38 of 42 field-goal attempts and both kickers responsible for those figures return in 2011. Fifth-year senior David Ruffer was a Lou Groza Award finalist (college football’s top placekicker) in 2010 after he converted 18 of 19 field goals and 37 of 40 extra points. The former walk-on will be on scholarship for the first time in 2011 after he set the school record by making the first 18 field goals he attempted in 2010 and the first 23 of his career. Junior Nick Tausch made the only field goal he attempted last year and is now 15 of 18 for his career on field goals. He previously held the school record for most consecutive made field goals in a season (14) before Ruffer broke it in 2010. Ready to challenge both Ruffer and Tausch is freshman Kyle Brindza, Michigan’s top high school kicker last year and one of the best in the nation in 2010. Brindza set the Michigan record with 19 made field goals as a senior and was six of nine from beyond 50 yards.

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SPECIAL TEAMS PREVIEW Notre Dame enters 2011 looking to maintain the success its coverage units and field-goal kicking team experienced in 2010 while improving the punt return and kickoff return averages. The Irish ranked 17th nationally in kickoff return defense, as opponents averaged 19.4 yards per kickoff return and only two of 59 returns gained at least 35 yards. Notre Dame’s punt coverage team was equally as impressive as

it ranked 20th in the FBS after PUNTER: allowing 5.5 yards per return. Kyle Brindza, 6-1, 219, Fr. In fact, you remove the 59-yard **BEN TURK, 5-11, 196, Jr. TD return vs. Tulsa, then the +Mike Grieco, 6-1, 185, Sr. Irish allowed only 18 yards on KICKER: Kyle Brindza, 6-1, 219, Fr. 13 punt returns the rest of the **DAVID RUFFER, 6-1, 176, 5Sr. season. *Nick Tausch, 6-0, 190, Jr. The field-goal kicking LONG SNAPPER: was nothing short of exemplary **JORDAN COWART, 6-2, 215, Jr. in 2010 -- and almost all the *+Ryan Kavanagh, 6-3, 200, Sr. pieces return in 2011. Notre BOLD CAPS indicates player started at least six in 2010 Dame was 19 of 20 in field goals games * indicates number of monograms earned and 37 of 40 in extra points last + indicates walk-on player year. The Fighting Irish return game averaged 5.4 yards per punt return and 21.2 yards per kickoff return. with John Goodman (13 punt returns for 17 yards) and Bennett Jackson (29 kickoff returns with 22.2 yard average) serving as primary returners in 2010.

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Smith enjoyed his best season at Notre Dame last year as he ranked second on the team with 93 tackles and led the Irish with seven interceptions while his seven pass breakups tied for team-high honors. Smith led the defense with five interceptions in the four-game win streak that closed the 2010 campaign, and he ranked fourth nationally in interceptions. He’s started 34 games at Notre Dame and has been hailed as the leader of the defense by both Brian Kelly and Bob Diaco. Joining Smith at safety last year were both senior Jamoris Slaughter (31 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PBUs) and junior Zeke Motta (50 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 1 INT, 2 PBUs). Slaughter opened the year as the starter but was hampered by ankle and heel injuries that allowed him to only start five games. In his stead, Motta started the remaining eight contests and tied for seventh on the team in tackles. Both Slaughter and Motta will compete for the starting safety position this year. Players looking to crack the depth chart or break into the safety rotation include seniors Dan McCarthy and Chris Salvi -- plus converted sophomore wide receiver Austin Collinsworth. McCarthy and Salvi both saw action primarily on special teams last year. McCarthy was slowed by injuries that allowed him to only play in seven games. Salvi, a walk-on, appeared in nine games in 2010. Collinsworth left the deep and talented wide receiver group prior to spring drills and joined the safeties after using his speed and athleticism to total seven special teams tackles last year. Fifth-year senior Gary Gray and senior Robert Blanton have started 33 games between them and both have 10 career pass breakups and a combined 10 interceptions. The duo enters fall as the presumptive starters at cornerback with four scholarship cornerbacks behind them, but only one of those four has cornerback experience at the collegiate level. Gray experienced his best season at Notre Dame in 2010 as he ranked third on the team with 66 tackles, including five tackles for loss, and added one interception and seven pass breakups. He started every game last year and helped the Irish limit its opponents to 10.2 yards per pass completion, the best by a Notre Dame defense since 1993. Blanton has started 13 games in his Irish career and was used as Notre Dame’s nickel back in 2010. He proved to be a force around the line of scrimmage, tallying the third-most tackles for loss on the team (seven) and the most by an Irish defensive back since A’Jani Sanders had 10 in 1999. Sophomore Lo Wood played in 11 games in his freshman season, mostly on special teams, and enters training camp as the only other cornerback on the roster with any experience at that spot at the collegiate level. Wood’s classmate, Bennett Jackson, made the move to cornerback from wide receiver in spring practice. Notre Dame’s 2010 special teams player of the year, Jackson totaled 10 tackles on kickoff and punt coverage units last year. Rookies added to secondary include Josh Atkinson, Jalen Brown and Eilar Hardy. Atkinson and Brown are cornerbacks that could be called on early due to lack of numbers at their position. Hardy starts his Notre Dame career as a safety.

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Saturday, Sept. 3 Notre Dame Stadium Series First Meeting First Played Never Last Played Never 2010 Record 8-5 2010 Bowl Game Meineke Car Care Bowl vs. Clemson (W, 31-26) 2010 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 12/12 Sports Information Football Contact Jeremy Sharpe SID Phone (813) 974-4086 SID Email jwsharpe@usf.edu Website www.gousfbulls.com

Saturday, Oct. 1 Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind. Series Notre Dame leads 46-27-1 First Played Nov. 14, 1896 (Purdue 28, at Notre Dame 22) Last Played Sept. 4, 2010 (at Notre Dame 23, Purdue 12) 2010 Record 4-8 2010 Bowl Game None 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 19/6 Sports Information Football Contact Tom Schott SID Phone (765) 494-3145 SID Email tschott@purdue.edu Website www.purduesports.com

Saturday, Nov. 5 BB & T Field, Winston-Salem, N.C. Series First Meeting First Played Never Last Played Never 2010 Record 3-9 2010 Bowl Game None 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 18/6 Sports Information Football Contact Steve Shutt SID Phone (336) 758-5640 SID Email shuttsj@wfu.edu Website www.wakeforestsports.cstv.com

MICHIGAN Saturday, Sept. 10 Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich. Series Michigan leads 22-15-1 First Played Nov. 23, 1887 (Michigan 8, at Notre Dame 0) Last Played Sept. 11, 2010 (Michigan 28, at Notre Dame 24) 2010 Record 7-6 2010 Bowl Game Gator Bowl vs. Mississippi St. (L, 52-14) 2010 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 21/4 Sports Information Football Contact David Ablauf SID Phone (734) 763-4423 SID Email dablauf@umich.edu Website www.MGoBlue.com

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Notre Dame leads 45-28-1 Nov. 25, 1897 (at Notre Dame 34, Michigan State 6) Last Played Sept. 18, 2010 (at Michigan State 34, Notre Dame 31) 2010 Record 11-2 2010 Bowl Game Capital One Bowl vs. Georgia (L, 7-49) 2010 Final Ranking (AP/USA Today) 14/14 Starters Returning/Lost 15/12 Sports Information Football Contact John Lewandowski SID Phone (517) 355-2271 SID Email lewski@ath.msu.edu Website www.msuspartans.com

AIR FORCE Saturday, Oct. 8 Notre Dame Stadium Series First Played

Notre Dame leads 22-6-0 Oct. 10, 1964 (Notre Dame 34, at Air Force 7) Last Played Nov. 10, 2007 (Air Force 41, at Notre Dame 24) 2010 Record 9-4 2010 Bowl Game Independence Bowl vs. Georgia Tech (W, 14,7) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 14/10 Sports Information Football Contact Nick Arseniak SID Phone (719) 333-9251 SID Email Nicholas.Arseniak@usafa.edu Website www.goairforcefalcons.com

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Notre Dame leads 43-34-5 Dec 4, 1926 (Notre Dame 13, at USC 12) Last Played Nov. 28, 2010 (Notre Dame 20, at USC 16) 2010 Record 8-5 2010 Bowl Game None 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 13/11 Sports Information Football Contact Tim Tessalone SID Phone (310)540-7052 SID Email tessalon@usc.edu Website www.usctrojans.com

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Notre Dame leads 45-20-1 Oct. 30, 1909 (Notre Dame 6, at Pitt 0) Last Played Oct. 9, 2010 (at Notre Dame 23, Pitt 17) 2010 Record 8-5 2010 Bowl Game BBVA Compass Bowl vs. Kentucky (W, 27-10) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 14/10 Sports Information Football Contact E.J. Borghetti SID Phone (412) 648-8240 SID Email eborghetti@athletics.pitt.edu Website www.pittsburghpanthers.com

NAVY Saturday, Oct. 29 Notre Dame Stadium Series First Played

Notre Dame leads 71-12-1 Oct. 15, 1927 (at Baltimore, Notre Dame 19, Navy 6) Last Played Oct. 23, 2010 (at New Meadowlands, Navy 35, Notre Dame 17) 2010 Record 9-4 2010 Bowl Game Poinsetta Bowl vs. San Diego State (L, 35-14) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 16/13 Sports Information Football Contact Scott Strasemeier SID Phone (410) 293-8775 SID Email sstrasem@usna.edu Website www.navysports.com

MARYLAND Saturday, Nov. 12 FedEx Field, Landover, Md. Series Notre Dame leads 1-0-0 First Played Aug 31, 2002 (at Giants Stadium, Notre Dame 22, Maryland 0) Last Played Aug 31, 2002 (at Giants Stadium, Notre Dame 22, Maryland 0) 2010 Record 9-4 2010 Bowl Game Military Bowl vs. East Carolina (W, 51-20) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) 23/24 Starters Returning/Lost 14/10 Sports Information Football Contact Doug Dull SID Phone (301) 314-7064 SID Email ddull@umd.edu Website www.umterps.com

BOSTON COLLEGE Saturday, Nov. 19 Notre Dame Stadium Series Notre Dame leads 11-9-0 First Played Sept. 15, 1975 (at Foxboro, Notre Dame 17- Boston College 3) Last Played Oct. 2, 2010 (Notre Dame 31, at Boston College 13) 2010 Record 7-6 2010 Bowl Game Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl vs. Nevada (L, 20-13) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) NR/NR Starters Returning/Lost 15/9 Sports Information Football Contact Chris Cameron SID Phone (617) 552-3004 SID Email cameroch@bc.edu Website www.bceagles.com

STANFORD Saturday, Nov. 26 Stanford Stadium, Stanford, Calif. Series Notre Dame leads 17-8-0 First Played Jan. 1, 1925 (1925 Rose Bowl: Notre Dame 27, Stanford 10) Last Played Sept. 25, 2010 (Stanford 37, at Notre Dame 14) 2010 Record 12-1 2010 Bowl Game Discover Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (W, 40-12) 2010 Final Rankings (AP/USA Today) 4/4 Starters Returning/Lost 12/13 Sports Information Football Contact Jim Young SID Phone (650) 721-1989 SID Email jfyoung@stanford.edu Website www.gostanford.com

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BLANTON CB

6-1

200

Matthews, N.C. (Butler) • Birthdate: 9-7-89 • Major: Finance

BLANTON’S CAREER HIGHS

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HISTORY & RECORDS

2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games and started against Army ... totaled career-best 52 tackles on the season, including seven tackles for

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CAREER: Tall, physical cornerback who utilizes his 6-1 frame when defending wide receivers ... has appeared in 37 consecutive games and the only game he did not play was the first game of his freshman year ... started 13 career contests for the Irish ... six career interceptions are second most among active Irish players and 10 career pass breakups tied for second on current roster ... totaled 123 career tackles with 11 tackles for loss and one sack ... only two players on Irish roster enter 2011 with more career tackles and only four Notre Dame players have more career tackles for loss.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in Notre Dame’s final 12 games of the season after sitting out opener vs. San Diego State ... started the final four contests at cornerback for the Irish (vs. Navy, Syracuse, USC and Hawai’i) ... tallied 33 total tackles and registered three tackles for a loss ... intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown ... recorded two tackles (both solo) including a tackle for a loss in his career debut against Michigan ... tallied three tackles (solo, two assists) against Michigan State ... helped hold the Spartan passing attack to under 150 yards ... had a great outing vs. Purdue by recording five tackles (all solo), breaking up a pass, and intercepting a Curtis Painter pass and returning it 47 yards for the first score of the day ... the interception against the Boilermakers was the first of his career and he became only the fifth Irish freshman to ever return an interception for a touchdown ... saw an increased roll in the secondary against Stanford and recorded a solo tackle in the victory ... recorded two tackles (both solo) vs. North Carolina ... featured in the defensive backfield rotation against Washington and tallied two tackles (solo; assist) and broke up a pass while helping hold the Huskies to just 98 passing yards ... continued to see increased action in the secondary vs. Pittsburgh, making two tackles (both assists) ... helped limit the Boston College passing attack to less than 100 yards passing and below 50-percent completion percentage ... made his first career start and turned in an all-around impressive defensive performance against Navy, registering two tackles (solo;

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2009 (SOPHOMORE): Started career-high eight games at cornerback and played in all 12 games ... ranked eighth on team with career-best 38 tackles and tied for second with two interceptions ... added two pass breakups and one tackle for loss ... started season opener against Nevada and tallied one interception and two tackles ... helped limit Wolf Pack to 13 of 27 passing for 154 yards ... recorded five tackles against Michigan State ... posted eight tackles at Purdue including five solo stops ... notched four tackles and one pass breakup against USC ... tallied one interception, one pass breakup and one tackle against Washington State ... helped limit Cougars to 104 passing yards on 12 of 23 passing ... totaled two tackles including one tackle for loss against Connecticut ... held Huskies to 12 of 25 passing for 141 yards ... logged 166:57 of playing time with 35 specialteams appearances.

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Tackles: 9, vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Solo Tackles: 7, at USC (Nov. 29, 2008) Assisted Tackles: 6, vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.0, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Sacks: 1.0, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Interceptions: 1, six times (last vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Interception Return Yards: 47, Purdue (Sept. 27, 2008) Longest Interception Return: 47, Purdue (Sept. 27, 2008) Interception Return Touchdown: 1, Purdue (Sept. 27, 2008) Forced Fumbles: None Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: 2, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Blocked Punt: 1, Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Blocked Punt Return Touchdown: 1, Utah (Nov. 13, 2010)

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ROBERT

loss (third on team) ... the seven tackles for loss were the most by an Irish defensive back since A’Jani Sanders had 10.0 during the 1999 season ... added one sack and two interceptions ... tallied four tackles against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State and Stanford including two solo stops in each of those games ... recorded two solo stops, one of which was a sack, against Boston College ... registered an interception against the Eagles ... totaled three solo tackles against Pittsburgh ... added six tackles against Western Michigan ... helped the Irish against Tulsa with five stops, including three solo tackles ... blocked a punt against Utah and dashed six yards for a touchdown ... first Irish player to block a punt since Sergio Brown on Dec. 24, 2008, against Hawai’i in the Hawai’i Bowl ... also first Notre Dame player to return a blocked punt for a touchdown since Toryan Smith (14 yards) on Nov. 15, 2008, vs. Navy ... the touchdown was the second of Blanton’s career ... he registered a 47-yard interception return for touchdown vs. Purdue on Sept. 27, 2008 ... registered four tackles, including one unassisted take-down during the matchup with Army ... recorded a season-high against USC with four solo tackles to limit the Trojans ... led Notre Dame with career-high nine tackles vs. Miami in Hyundai Sun Bowl ... added one interception against the Hurricanes ... played 483 snaps on defense.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES assist), a tackle for loss and a pass break-up ... made his second career start vs. Syracuse and amassed three tackles (all solo) while helping hold the Orange to just 147 passing yards ... started his third consecutive game against USC and tallied a career-high seven tackles (all solo), a tackle for loss and added his second interception of the season ... totaled four tackles in season finale against Hawai’i ... logged 170:24 of playing time with 63 special teams appearances. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected for U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl in San Antonio where he played both cornerback and safety ... one of 11 players from state of North Carolina selected to AllSouthern team by Orlando Sentinel ... named to Super Southern 100 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of 10 cornerbacks ... rated 92nd nationally by CSTV/Tom Lemming and 13th among defensive backs ... considered by Rivals.com the top cover safety in nation, 22nd-best safety in country and seventh-best prospect in North Carolina ... rated by Scout.com as 15th-best cornerback in country and third-best player in North Carolina ... named first-team all-state in 2006 and 2007 by North Carolina Associated Press and by Charlotte Observer ... named 2007 Defensive Player of the Year by Charlotte Observer ... played in North-South Carolina Shrine Bowl ... tallied 94 tackles, five interceptions and six blocked kicks in 2007 as senior ... also gained 252 yards on 16 receptions ... helped the Bulldogs reach second round of Class 4AA playoffs ... as a junior, totaled 147 tackles, 12 pass breakups and seven interceptions in 15 games ... caught four passes for 86 yards as a junior ... named second-team all-state as a sophomore after recording 126 tackles, six interceptions, 10 pass breakups, forced six fumbles and blocked six kicks ... recognized as Carolina Panthers Community Captain for his outstanding performance in classroom and in community ... member of Butler honor roll and a first lieutenant in Butler’s JROTC program ... received JROTC Scholastic Award ... served as a coach for an 11-12-year-old football team at Youth Football Club of Mint Hill ... spokesperson for Butler High’s D.R.E.A.M. Team (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) and was one of only 12 hand-selected members ... recognized at Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks game for being recognized as a Panthers Community Captain ... one of five finalists for Glenn Davis Award, a national award based on community service, academics and athletic accomplishment, and presented at U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl ... participated in basketball and track ... ran hurdles and was jumper on track team, surpassing 21 feet in long jump and clearing 6-7 in high jump ... played for coach Mike Newsome ... born Sept. 7, 1989 in Clackamas, Oregon ... son of Kathrine Edwards ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business and majoring in finance.

BLANTON’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2008 SDSU (9.6) UM (9.13) at MSU (9.20) PUR (9.27) STAN (10.4) at UNC (10.11) at UW (10.25) PITT (11.1) at BC (11.8) *vs. NAVY (11.15) *SYR (11.22) *at USC (11.29) * at Hawai’i (12.24)

TT UT AT

TFL Scks Did Not Play 1.0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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INT

2 3 5 1 2 2 2 0 2 3 7 4

2 1 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 7 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 1-47 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0

2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) *WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) *BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

TT 2 3 5 8 4 4 4 1 1 1 2 3

UT AT 2 0 2 1 2 3 5 3 2 2 3 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 2

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

INT 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2010 TT PUR (9.4) 4 UM (9.11) 4 at MSU (9.18) 4 STAN (9.25) 4 at BC (10.2) 2 PITT (10.9) 3 WMU (10.16) 6 at NAVY (10.23) 1 TULSA (10.30) 5 UTAH (11.13) 2 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 3 at USC (11.27) 5 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 9 * - games started

UT 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 0 3 2 1 4 3

AT 2 2 2 2 0 0 3 1 2 0 2 1 6

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-11 0.0-0 2.0-3 0.0-0 1.5-3 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0

PBU 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

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Tackles G-S TT UT 12-4 33 26 12-8 38 21 13-1 52 29 37-13 123 76

AT 7 17 23 47

TFL 3.0-14 1.0-1 7.0-19 11.0-34

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-6 1.0-6

Fumbles FF FR PBU INT 0 0-0 3 2-47 0 0-0 2 2-0 0 0-0 5 2-(-1) 0 0-0 10 6-46

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-(-1) 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0

CALABRESE ILB

6-1

245

Verona, N.J. (Verona) • Birthdate: 11-25-90 • Major: Design

CALABRESE’S CAREER HIGHS

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G-S

Tackles TT UT AT

11-8 11-8

60 60

26 26

34 34

Fumbles TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT Did Not Play 5.0-18 2.5-11 0 0-0 0 0-0 5.0-18 2.5-11 0 0-0 0 0-0

CALABRESE’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 *PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) *STAN (9.25) *at BC (10.2) *PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) *at NAVY (10.23) TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY (11.20) at USC (11.27) vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

TT 9 10 4 4 10 8 7 5

UT 7 3 1 1 8 2 3 0

AT 2 7 3 3 2 6 4 5

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.5-7 0.0-0 3.5-11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

1 1 1

1 0 0

0 1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks FF 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 1.5-7 0 0.0-0 0 1.0-4 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 Did Not Play Did Not Play 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

HISTORY & RECORDS

2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action during his first season at Notre Dame.

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to 2008 MaxPreps AllAmerica second team ... ranked 23rd among inside linebackers and the fourth-best run stopper by Rivals.com ... named 11th-best prospect in the Rivals.com postseason New Jersey Top 30 ... ranked 12th-best inside linebacker by ESPN ... selected to SuperPrep All-America team as the 30thbest linebacker nationally ... rated as sixth-best player in New Jersey 35 by SuperPrep ... rated 234th-overall player and 14th-best middle linebacker by Scout.com ... named first-team all-state and New Jersey defensive player of the year as a senior at Verona High school ... named secondteam all-state, first-team all-group 1 and first-team all-Essex County as junior by Newark Star-Ledger, to go along with Essex County sophomore defensive player of the year ... totaled 131 tackles and three sacks as senior ... played quarterback and receiver on offense, catching 27 passes for 488

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 11 games, starting against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Western Michigan and Navy ... missed two games (Tulsa and Utah) with a hamstring injury ... ranked fifth on the Irish with 60 tackles, including 26 solo tackles ... recorded five tackles for loss, pushing back opponents a total of 18 yards, and added two and a half sacks ... debuted in the starting role against Purdue with seven solo stops and two assists ... recorded a careerhigh 10 tackles against Michigan ... posted one solo and one assisted sack against Michigan State ... dominated the Boston College offense with eight solo tackles, one of which was a sack for a loss of four yards ... recorded a career high of three and a half tackles for loss, pushing the Eagles back 11 yards ... the three and half tackles for loss was the most by an Irish player in 2010 season and most since Derek Landri had four and a half tackles for loss against Army on Nov 18, 2006 ... helped slow down Pittsburgh’s rushing attack with eight stops ... recorded seven stops against Western Michigan ... aided the Irish defense with eight tackles against Navy ... returned to the lineup against Army, posting one solo tackle ... collected one tackle in the season finale at USC ... totaled 489 snaps on defense, the third most of any Irish linebacker.

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COACHES & STAFF

CAREER: Strong inside linebacker who did not play as a freshman but won the starting job in 2010 training camp and started alongside Manti Te’o for the first eight games in 2010 before a hamstring injury sidelined him for two games ... played in 11 games in his Irish career, all in 2010.

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Tackles: 10, twice (last at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010) Solo Tackles: 8, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 7, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 3.5, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Sacks: 1.5, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Interceptions: None Forced Fumbles: None Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: None

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CARLO

yards and four touchdowns his senior year ... led team to New Jersey state championship in 2008 ... recorded 104 tackles including 34 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions during junior campaign ... rushed for 800 yards as starting quarterbacks during junior season in 2007 ... recorded 53 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries as sophomore in 2006 ... named freshman defensive player of the year by Star-Ledger after tallying 50 solo tackles and three sacks in 2005 ... played for head coach Lou Racioppe at Verona High School ... born Nov. 25, 1990 ... son of Annie and Carlo Calabrese ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in design.

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BRAXSTON

CAVE C

6-3

303

Mishawaka, Ind. (Penn) • Birthdate: 7-29-89 • Major: Psychology

... runner-up for Offensive Lineman of the Year Award sponsored by Indianapolis Star ... placed a close second finishing with 93 votes, two behind winner ... Rivals.com rated him second-best player in Indiana and fourthbest center in the nation ... chosen for Rivals 250 by Rivals.com recognizing him as one of the top 250 players in country ... ranked by SuperPrep the 25th best offensive lineman in nation, third-best offensive lineman in Midwest and 14th-best prospect in Midwest ... ranked by Scout.com as the number-two center in nation and second-best player in Indiana ... rated 125th on ESPN 150 list ... helped guide the Kingsmen to an undefeated regular season in his senior season and final 12-1 record ... named after former Notre Dame football player Braxston Banks ... also participated in track where he threw the shot put over 51 feet and tossed discus 145 feet ... attended same high school as former Irish offensive linemen Thomas Bemenderfer and Mike Rosenthal ... born July 29, 1989 ... played for coach Cory Yeoman at Penn ... son of Rick and Kim Cave ... youngest of three children (two older sisters - Brooke and Brittney) ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in psychology. CAVE’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S 1-0 12-0 13-13 26-13

LANE

CLELLAND OT

6-5

297

Owings Mills, Md. (McDonough School)• Birthdate: 2-5-90 • Major: English and Computer Applications

CAREER: Talented local player has played in 26 games during his career ... started all 13 games in 2011 ... recovered from season-ending injury as freshman to serve as short snapper in 2010 ... has practiced at both center and guard during his Irish career ... enters fall practice as the starting center. 2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games ... joined OT Zack Martin, OG Chris Stewart and OG Trevor Robinson as the only players on the offensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... made his first career start against Purdue ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 836 snaps on offense, the most of any Irish offensive lineman. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 12 games, primarily on special teams for Irish ... served as snapper on field goals and extra points ... logged 7:08 of playing time and made 110 special-teams appearances, tied for 12th-most on the team. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in the San Diego State game ... served as the Irish short snapper ... logged 2:03 of playing time and five specialteams appearances before suffering a season-ending injury. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando ... placed on Scout.com All-America second team ... named to Indiana top-50 all-state team by Indiana Football Coaches Association ... one of 12 finalists for Indiana’s “Mr. Football” award

CAREER: Recruited to Notre Dame as offensive tackle but did not play as a freshman in 2008 and played sparingly as sophomore ... started spring 2010 as a defensive end but moved back to offensive line midway through spring ... played defensive end in high school and was a successful heavyweight wrestler at McDonough School. 2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in nine games for the Irish... did not play against Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford or Boston College ... most of his playing time came on a variety of special teams units ... totaled 85 snaps on special teams. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in five games for first action in his Irish career ... participated against Nevada, Boston College, Washington State, Navy and Connecticut ... played on special teams and as reserve offensive lineman ... logged 6:38 of playing time and totaled 16 special-teams appearances. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... rated the 94th-best prospect in the nation by CSTV/Tom Lemming ... named an all-Baltimore County performer as a junior by Baltimore Sun ... named first-team all-metro by Baltimore Sun following his senior season ... three-year starter at McDonough ... Rivals. com rated him the premier lineman in Maryland and the fifth-best prospect in the state ... chosen for the Rivals 250 by Rivals.com recognizing him as one of the top 250 players in the country ... considered by Scout.com

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

G-S Did Not Play 4-0 9-0 13-0

COLLINSWORTH S

6-1

200

COLLINSWORTH’S CAREER STATS Year 2010

Fort Thomas, Ky. (Highlands) • Birthdate: 12-24-91 • Major: Undecided

Avg 34.0

TD 0

LG 34

JORDAN

COWART LS

6-2

215

Plantation, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) • Birthdate: 7-19-91 • Major: Sociology

CAREER: Solid long snapper who has served as the Irish starter each of the last two seasons ... quick snaps have prohibited opposing teams from blocking any Irish punts over the last two years ... has snapped for a total of 94 punts over his career without one being blocked. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in every game for the Irish during the 2010 season as the long snapper on punts ... snapped for a total of 68 punts on the year without one being blocked ... registered a special teams tackle against Utah. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Started every game as freshman as long snapper on punts for the Irish ... did not play against Navy as Irish did not punt against Midshipmen ... snapped on all 45 punts during season and also logged 30 seconds of action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked as 66th overall “athlete” according to ESPN ... strictly a long snapper in high school at St. Thomas Aquinas High School ... made 370 long snaps during four-year high school career ... member of 2007 and 2008 Florida Class 5A state championship teams ... Raiders finished their season ranked first nationally by USA Today

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: EA Sports second-team AllAmerican as a multi-purpose player ... rushed for 1,503 yards and 23 touchdowns on 172 carries in 2009 as a senior at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, Ky., while playing as running back, wide receiver and defensive back ... ran for 229 yards and two TDs on 26 carries in one 2009 game vs. Covington Catholic ... won Paul Hornung Award for 2009 from Louisville Touchdown Club as top high school player in Kentucky ... earned firstteam Kentucky all-state honors in athlete category in 2009 from Louisville Courier-Journal ... first-team pick as running back on Cincinnati Enquirer Northern Kentucky Football All-Stars for 2009 ... Lexington Herald-Leader named him one of 22 players on its Class of the Commonwealth squad for 2009 ... nominated for Brian Williams “That’s My Boy” Award given by local chapter of National Football Foundation to top scholar-athlete in Northern Kentucky ... ran for 176 yards (25 carries) and three TDs as Highlands defeated John Hardin 35-7 for final 15-0 mark and third straight Kentucky

Kick Returns KR Yds 1 34

HISTORY & RECORDS

2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 13 games of his rookie season ... one of six freshmen to make their debut for the Irish in the home opener against Purdue ... recorded seven tackles on the season, tallying solo stops against Michigan State, Stanford, Western Michigan, Utah and Army ... six of his seven tackles came on the Irish special teams ... his six special teams tackles ranked sixth on the team and his six kickoff return tackles also rank sixth ... forced a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half against Utah that setup an Irish touchdown ... recorded a 34-yard kickoff return to open the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... the 34-yard kickoff return was the first of his career.

Year 2010

Tackles Fumbles G-S TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT 13-0 7 5 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0

2010 SEASON REVIEW

CAREER: Recruited to Notre Dame as a wide receiver but saw action exclusively on special teams as a freshman ... moved to the secondary for the start of spring practice ... one of the top Irish players on kickoff and punt return.

COACHES & STAFF

AUSTIN

THE FIGHTING IRISH

CLELLAND’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

5A state title in 2009 ... caught 46 passes for 840 yards and five TDs as junior in 2008 while earning first-team all-state honors as receiver ... also played as defensive back as junior in ’08 ... rushed 18 times for 166 yards and one TD in ’08, returned three kickoffs and two punts for TDs and also intercepted four passes on defense and returned one for a score ... played safety and returned kicks as sophomore in 2007, intercepting five passes and earning second-team Associated Press all-state honors at defensive back ... Highlands lost only one game combined over his final three seasons (2007-09) and ranked third on final USA Today listing of top high school teams for ’09 and eighth on ESPN Rise Fab 50 listing ... one of four players from Kentucky on Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team ... selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but did not play due to injury ... also competed in track as sprinter ... son of Cris Collinsworth, who caught 120 career passes as collegiate wide receiver at Florida, played eight years (1981-88) with NFL Cincinnati Bengals (earning all-pro honors in 1981-82-83 and catching 417 career passes for 6,698 yards and 36 TDs), and now is analyst on NBC Sports’ Football Night in America Sunday night NFL games (and also does work for the NFL Network) ... played for coach Dale Mueller at Highlands ... born Dec. 24, 1991 ... son of Cris and Holly Collinsworth ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

HERE COME THE IRISH

the second-best player in Maryland and the 18th-best offensive tackle in the country ... ranked the 13th-best offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep as well as the fourth-best prospect and second-best offensive lineman in the Mid-Atlantic region ... high school team finished his senior season ranked eighth in the state ... set school record for pancake blocks as a junior ... also played defensive end as a junior where he tallied 20 tackles, five sacks and 10 tackles for losses ... successful heavyweight wrestler who was 35-15 as a junior ... brother, Lance, was an offensive lineman at Northwestern ... attended the same high school as Brittany Mallory, a current standout on Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team ... played for coach Dominic Damico at McDonogh ... born Feb. 5, 1990 ... son of Linda Clelland ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in English and computer applications.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES and ESPN Rise ... high school teammate of fellow Irish signee Ben Turk ... hails from same high school as current Notre Dame offensive lineman Dan Wenger ... played for coach George F. Smith at St. Thomas Aquinas ... born July 19, 1991 ... son of Jodi and Gary Cowart ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in Sociology. COWART’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S 11-0 13-0 24-0

DAYNE

CRIST QB

6-4

235

Canoga Park, Calif. (Notre Dame) • Birthdate: 10-9-89 • Major: Management-Consulting

CRIST’S CAREER HIGHS Carries: 10, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Rushing Yards: 25, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Rushing Touchdowns: 1, four times (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Longest Rush: 29, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Pass Attempts: 55, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Pass Completions: 32, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Passing Yards: 369, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Long Completion: 95, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Passing Touchdowns: 4, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Completion Percentage: 73.1 (19-for-26), vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010) Passing Yards Per Attempt: 11.1, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Passing Yards Per Completion: 21.3, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Passing Efficiency: 169.00, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Interceptions: 2, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010)

CAREER: Enters second consecutive season following a significant knee injury ... suffered a torn patella tendon against Tulsa on Oct. 30, 2010 ... participated in all aspects of spring practice after recovering from knee surgery ... great athleticism and leadership skills plus a familiarity of Brian Kelly’s spread offensive system from running a similar offense in high school benefitted him in 2010 ... started the first nine games of 2010 ... has played in 13 games over Irish career with 2,163 passing yards, 16 touchdowns in the air and four TDs on the ground ... has completed 58.6% of his passes (184 for 314) over his career ... did not play as the freshman and appeared in four games for Irish as backup quarterback in 2009. 2010 (JUNIOR): Started the first nine games for the Irish before suffering a season-ending ruptured patella tendon against Tulsa ... the injury occurred exactly one-day shy of the one-year anniversary of the torn ACL he suffered against Washington State in 2009 ... completed 59.2% of his passes (174 of 294) for 2,033 yards and 15 TDs ... registered a passing efficiency of 129.3 ... registered 19 completions of 20 yards or more ... completed 64% (64 of 100) of his passes on second down ... ranked among the top 30 FBS quarterbacks in total passing yards (14th, 2,033), passing (22nd, 21.75 completions/game) and passing yards per game (27th, 254.13/game) prior to the injury ... threw a TD pass in Notre Dame’s first eight games and nine straight games overall (which included the 2009 game against Washington State) before the injury ... registered at least two TD passes in four of the first eight games and also threw three or more TD passes twice ... made first career start against Purdue ... completed 19 of 26 passes for 205 yards and one TD versus the Boilermakers ... among quarterbacks making their first career start since 1975, his completion percentage of 73.1 was the second-highest of any quarterback with more than eight pass attempts, his 19 completions were the second-most and his 205 yards passing were the third-most ... he snapped Notre Dame’s four-game losing streak with a first-time starting quarterback under center ... hooked up with seven different receivers in the opening half alone against Purdue (12 of 16) ... passed for 277 yards and two TDs in slightly more than one half of football against Michigan ... also ran for his first TD of the season against the Wolverines (totaled 19 yards rushing on four carries) ... served as the quarterback for nine of Notre Dame’s 17 possessions in the game versus Michigan ... the Irish offense totaled 363 of their 535 yards in those series ... Notre Dame also scored all 24 points of the contest in those series and averaged 8.9 yards per play compared to zero points and 4.8 yards per play in other eight series without Crist ... hooked up with TJ Jones for a 53-yard TD and Kyle Rudolph for a 95-yard TD ... the 95-yard TD pass was the secondlongest pass play in Notre Dame history and longest since Blair Kiel’s 96yard completion versus Georgia Tech on Nov. 7, 1981 ... set career-highs in completions (32), attempts (55), passing yards (369) and TD passes (four) against Michigan State ... no Irish quarterback has ever thrown for more TD passes in his first career start on the road ... his 32 completions, 55 attempts and four TD passes rank tied for fifth, fifth and sixth, respectively, in Notre Dame single-game history ... eclipsed 300 yards passing for the first time in his career ... went 12 of 14 for 149 yards and two TDs in the third quarter alone ... completed 11 of 18 passes for 116 yards and one TD in the opening 15 minutes ... surpassed the 300-yard passing barrier in consecutive weeks against Michigan State and Stanford ... completed 25 of 44 passes for 304 yards and one TD against the Cardinal ... accounted for three TDs in the 31-13 victory over Boston College ... rushed for one score and threw two more ... completed 24 of 44 passes for 203 yards against the Eagles ... threw for 242 yards on 24 of 39 passing with a TD pass and TD run

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Passing G-S Comp Att INT Pct Did Not Play 4-0 10 20 1 50.0 9-9 174 294 7 59.2 13-9 184 314 8 58.6

Rushing Yds TD Att Yds Avg TD 130 1 2033 15 2163 16

5 52 57

16 3.2 74 1.4 90 1.6

0 4 4

CRIST’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS INT 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 0

Pct Yds 73.1 205 52.0 277 58.2 369 56.8 304 54.5 203 61.5 242 64.3 255 61.3 178 0.0 0 Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play

TD 1 2 4 1 2 1 3 1 0

Rushing Att Yds 9 6 4 19 6 8 4 -17 6 5 7 5 5 -6 10 25 1 29

TD 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

Avg 0.7 4.8 1.3 -4.3 0.8 0.7 -1.2 2.5 29.0

HISTORY & RECORDS

Passing 2010 Comp Att *PUR (9.4) 19 26 *UM (9.11) 13 25 *at MSU (9.18) 32 55 *STAN (9.25) 25 44 *at BC (10.2) 24 44 *PITT (10.9) 24 39 *WMU (10.16) 18 28 *at NAVY (10.23) 19 31 *TULSA (10.30) 0 2 UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY (11.20) at USC (11.27) vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

2010 SEASON REVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... one of six finalists for the 2008 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award ... one of seven finalists for the Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year Award ... selected to the Parade All-America team as one of 58 players and seven quarterbacks named to team ... named to the Scout.com All-America second team ... one of five future Irish players placed on the EA Sports All-America third team ... one of 20 players selected to Best in the West first team by the Long Beach Press-Telegram ... only player projected to play quarterback in college who was named to the Best in the West first team ... named second-team all-state by CalHiSports.com as a senior ... placed on all-Southern California team by Southern California Football Coaches Association and Orange County Register ... completed 57.8 percent of passes for 2,178 yards with 16 TDs and one interception in 10 games in 2007 ... also rushed for 454 yards and scored four TDs on 81 rushing attempts ... against Saugus, completed 18-of-27 passes for 314 yards with three TDs and also rushed for a score while leading the Knights to a 38-35 win ... passed for 253 yards and four TDs while completing 17-of-25 passes and also gained 50 yards on six rushes in a 33-6 win over St. Francis ... rated as the eighth-best player and secondbest quarterback in the nation by Tom Lemming ... Rivals.com ranked him

Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

COACHES & STAFF

2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action.

CRIST’S CAREER STATS

THE FIGHTING IRISH

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Made first four appearances of his Irish career against Nevada, Michigan State, Purdue and Washington State ... totaled 130 passing yards on 10 of 20 passing with one TD and one interception ... gained 16 yards on five rushes ... made first career appearance in season opener against Nevada and completed both passes he attempted for 17 yards including 15-yard completion ... received most of the reps in practice leading into game at Purdue following toe injury to Jimmy Clausen against Michigan State ... entered game against Boilermakers at the start of second quarter and promptly led Irish on two TD drives to help give Notre Dame 17-7 halftime lead ... in his first play under center against Purdue rushed for season-best 16 yards around right side to pick up first down ... completed five of 10 passes for 45 yards at Purdue ... took snaps during second half of blowout win against Washington State in Alamodome, completing two of six passes for season-best 69 yards including 64-yard TD strike to John Goodman ... coincidentally, it was first TD pass thrown by Crist and first TD reception by Goodman since duo played in 2008 U.S. Army High School All-American Game held in San Antonio’s Alamodome ... injured his knee on next series and missed remainder of the season ... totaled 38:11 of playing time.

the 25th-best prospect in the nation, second-best pro-style quarterback in the country and fourth-best recruit in California ... rated the 22nd-best player on the ESPN 150 list ... ranked the 45th-best player in the nation by Scout.com and Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com ... rated by SuperPrep the 48th-best prospect in the nation, fourth-best quarterback in the country, eighth-best player in the far west and top quarterback in the far west ... ranked the seventh-best prospect in California and third-best quarterback in the nation by Scout.com ... played in seven games as a junior, passing for 1,270 yards with 17 touchdowns and only three interceptions while completing 52.9 percent of his passes ... also rushed for 230 yards and four touchdowns ... against Bishop Arnat as a junior, completed six of 11 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns in 49-0 win ... over his final two seasons, passed for 3,448 yards in 17 games with 33 touchdowns ... completed 56.1 percent of his passes with only four interceptions in 351 pass attempts ... amassed a 14-3 record as a starter for the Knights as a junior ... filled in as a starter for three games during sophomore season and led team to three wins when starter Garrett Green (now at USC) was injured ... high school teammate of current Irish linebacker Anthony McDonald ... played for coach Kevin Rooney at Notre Dame High School ... born Oct. 9, 1989 ... son of Tim and Karen Crist ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.

HERE COME THE IRISH

against Pittsburgh ... recorded a career-best 12 consecutive completions against the Panthers ... the 12 straight completions were tied for the thirdlongest in school history ... it was the longest streak by a Notre Dame quarterback since Brady Quinn connected on 14 straight passes against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2, 2006 ... chalked up his fourth rushing TD of the season on a nine-yard scamper against Western Michigan ... completed 18 of 28 passes for 255 yards and three TDs versus the Broncos ... the four TD runs were the most by an Irish quarterback in a single season since Jarious Jackson had seven in 1999 ... connected with Michael Floyd on an 80-yard TD reception on Notre Dame’s first offensive play from scrimmage against Western Michigan ... the 80-yard TD pass was the second-longest of Crist’s career ... threw for 178 yards against the Midshipmen, connecting with TJ Jones for an Irish TD ... recorded a career-best 29-yard dash against Tulsa, but was lost for the season on the play.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

SEAN

CWYNAR NG

6-4

285

McHenry, Ill. (Marian Central Catholic) • Birthdate: 11-15-89 • Major: MBA

CWYNAR’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6, twice (last vs. Utah, Nov. 13, 2010) Solo Tackles: 3, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 5, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 1.0, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Sacks: None Interceptions: None Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 9, 2010) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: None

more assisted tackles against Navy, equaling his career-high ... added another tackle for loss against Tulsa ... totaled six tackles, including five assisted stops in the victory over Utah ... collected two tackles in the victory at USC ... helped the Irish defense allow just two offensive touchdowns over its last four games of the regular season (Tulsa, Utah, Army and USC) ... the Irish rush defense was dominant over its last three games of the regular season (victories over Utah, Army and USC), limiting the Utes, Black Knights and Trojans to an average of 93.3 yards on the ground ... totaled 431 snaps on defense, the third most of any Irish defensive lineman. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played primarily on interior of Irish defensive line, lining up at defensive tackle ... appeared in 11 games for Notre Dame (did not play against Navy) and started home finale against Connecticut ... totaled three tackles, all assisted ... made debut in Irish uniform in season opener against Nevada and recorded one tackle ... also added tackles against Michigan State and Boston College ... tallied 50:06 of playing time and made 12 appearances on special teams. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action.

CAREER: Hard working defensive lineman who has played in 24 games over his career and started five contests ... played in all 13 games in 2010 and started the final four games of the regular season at nose guard for an injured Ian Williams ... enters fall practice in competition to start in the middle of the Irish defensive line ... saw increased playing time during sophomore season as a backup interior defensive lineman, culminating with a start in the season’s home finale against Connecticut. 2010 (JUNIOR): Played in every game for the Irish during the 2010 season, starting the final four games of the regular season against Tulsa, Utah, Army and USC ... entered the starting lineup following the knee injury to now graduated Ian Williams ... recorded 33 tackles, including nine solo stops, and registered three tackles for loss ... tallied two assisted tackles in the home opener against Purdue ... totaled one solo stop and four assisted tackles at Michigan State ... posted his first tackle for loss on the year against Pittsburgh and forced a fumble ... assisted in another tackle for loss against Western Michigan ... registered three solo stops and three

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, becoming the first player from his area to be selected for the prestigious game ... named to the Detroit Free Press’ Best in the Midwest Top 20 team as the 18th-best player ... rated the 89thbest player in the nation by Tom Lemming ... Rivals.com ranked him the 12th-best defensive tackle in the country and the fourth-best player in Illinois (two of three players ahead of him were future teammates Steve Filer and Darius Fleming) ... chosen for the Rivals 250 by Rivals.com recognizing him as one of the top 250 players in the country ... Scout.com labeled him the fourth-best player in Illinois and the 14th-best defensive tackle ... led Marian Central to state finals as a junior and semi-finals as a senior ... high school team had nickname “The 300 Spartans” because they played with only 23 players on the roster ... two-time defensive lineman of the year in the Suburban Catholic Conference ... member of the Chicago Tribune’s allstate first team ... named to the Chicago Sun-Times all-area football team in 2007 ... named the recipient of the inaugural Mr. Football award, edging out two other finalists including classmate Steve Filer ... tallied 82 tackles with 16 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in senior season ... also served as the team’s placekicker after the original placekicker left the team ... two-time selection to the Northwest Herald’s all-area first team ... named to Chicago Tribune all-state special mention team following junior year ... as a junior, totaled 102 tackles with 17 sacks and was named all-state, academic allstate and all-conference ... didn’t play organized football until ninth grade ... played for coach Ed Brucker at Marian Central ... graduated from Marian Central in December and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2008 ... graduated from Mendoza College of Business, with a degree in managementconsulting ... earned a 3.267 grade-point average in the fall ‘08 semester and a 3.412 GPA in spring ‘09 ... graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.377 ... enrolled in MBA program ... born Nov. 15, 1989 ... son of Fred and Nancy Cwynar ... youngest of three sons. CWYNAR’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S

Tackles TT UT AT

Fumbles Scks FF FR

11-1 13-4 24-5

3 33 36

0.0-0 0 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 1

TFL Did Not Play 0 3 0.0-0 9 24 3.0-6 9 27 3.0-6

0-0 0-0 0-0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

PBU

INT

0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0

UT 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 1 1 0 1 1

AT 2 0 4 1 2 0 3 3 1 5 1 1 1

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.5-1 0.0-0 1.0-3 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

TAYLOR

DEVER

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6-5

301

2009 (JUNIOR): Saw game action in six games for Irish – season opener against Nevada and each of the final five contests, serving as backup offensive tackle and on special teams ... earned 14:08 of playing time and made six special-teams appearances. 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 12 games, mostly on special teams ... did not play at Boston College ... used mostly on field goal and PAT attempts and as a reserve offensive tackle ... logged 16:45 of playing time and made 71 special-teams appearances. 2007 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action during freshman year. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated as the 49th-best player and number-eight offensive lineman in the Far West by SuperPrep ... Scout.com rated him as the No. 29 offensive tackle in the nation and the 47th-best prospect in California ... ranked the 39th-best tackle in the country and 60th-best prospect in California by Rivals.com ... played for coach Dave Humphers at Nevada Union High School ... full name is Anthony Taylor Dever ... born May 6, 1989 ... son of Tom and Lori Dever ... high school team was section champion in junior year ... graduated from Mendoza College of Business with a marketing degree ... enrolled in graduate studies program. DEVER’S CAREER STATS G-S DNP 12-0 6-0 11-10 29-10

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

HISTORY & RECORDS UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on 2011 Irish roster (Harrison Smith, David Ruffer, Mike Ragone, Gary Gray and Andrew Nuss are the others) ... has played in 29 career games and started 10, all at right tackle during the 2010 season ... served as the backup to Sam Young at right tackle over the first three years of his Notre Dame career. 2010 (SENIOR): Saw action in 11 games for the Irish and made 10 starts at right tackle ... made his career start in the home opener against Purdue ... also started against Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami (Fla.) ... missed the Pittsburgh, Western Michigan and most of the Navy contest with a hamstring injury ... the Irish

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

COACHES & STAFF

Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union) • Birthdate: 5-6-89 • Major: Graduate Studies

offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 593 snaps on offense, the fifth most of any Irish offensive lineman.

THE FIGHTING IRISH

TT 2 0 5 2 2 1 3 6 2 6 1 2 0

HERE COME THE IRISH

CWYNAR’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 PUR (9.4) UM (9.11) at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) at NAVY (10.23) *TULSA (10.30) *UTAH (11.13) *vs. ARMY (11.20) *at USC (11.27) vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

TYLER

EIFERT TE

6-6

249

Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Dwenger) • Birthdate: 9-8-90 • Major: Finance

EIFERT’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 5, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010 Receiving Yards: 78, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010) Longest Reception: 39, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Receiving Touchdowns: 1, twice (last vs. vs. Army, Nov. 20, 2010)

CAREER: Took over starting tight end responsibilities following the season-ending injury to Kyle Rudolph in 2010 ... named Notre Dame Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 2010 ... hauled in 27 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns over his career ... enters 2011 as the starter at tight end ... played in season opener of freshman season (2009) but missed remainder of year after suffering back injury. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 11 games for the Irish during his second season with the program (did not see game action against Boston College or Pittsburgh) ... named Notre Dame Offensive Newcomer of the Year ... registered six receptions of 20 yards or more ... 16 of 27 catches resulted in a touchdown or first down ... seven of nine receptions on third down plays resulted in a TD or first down ... played somewhat sparingly in each of the first four games (totaled one reception for 17 yards against Michigan) behind starting tight end Kyle Rudolph ... forced into the starting lineup following Rudolph’s season-ending injury ... started the final seven games of the season and made a major impact for the Irish ... registered 352 yards receiving on 27 catches, including a pair of TDs ... averaged 17.0 yards per reception or more in three separate games (Michigan, Western Michigan and Army) ... snatched a 17-yard reception against Michigan ... started for the first time in his career against Stanford ... scored his first career touchdown on a career-long 39-yard reception against Western Michigan ... recorded four receptions for 42 yards against Navy ... hauled in five catches for 61 yards in the matchup with Tulsa ... registered two receptions for 15 yards in the victory over Utah ... his top game of his career came in the defeat of Army ... recorded four catches for a career-best 78 yards and one TD ... hauled in a 31-yard TD pass ... the TD reception was his second of the season and career ... also had a 35-yard grab to setup another TD ... registered a 22-yard reception to setup a first and goal situation late in the second quarter which led to an Irish TD at USC ... totaled six receptions of 20+ yards over the last seven games of the season ... totaled 434 snaps on offense, the most of any Irish tight end. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action during first campaign with Irish, playing in season opener against Nevada Wolf Pack ... did not record a catch in that contest. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Indiana Class 4A first-team all-state team as a defensive back in 2008 by Associated Press ... named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team as tight end as senior ... placed on all-Northeast Indiana first team by Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in 2008 ... rated as 10th-best prospect in Indiana according to Rivals.com’s postseason state rankings ... rated as 12th-best tight end in the country by ESPN ... ranked 24th-best tight end according to both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... recorded nine touchdowns on of-

fense and 97 tackles as well as five interceptions, returning one for a TD on defense as a senior in 2008 ... caught 33 passes for 586 yards and four TDs as a junior ... received honorable mention all-state accolades as a junior in 2007 ... tallied 40 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back during junior season ... logged minutes at tight end, wide receiver, linebacker and safety during senior season at Bishop Dwenger High School ... led team to perfect record entering Indiana 4A state championship game in 2008 ... SuperPrep named him 51st-best overall player in Midwest ... as junior his quarterback was current Irish wide receiver John Goodman ... played for head coach Chris Svarczkopf in high school ... born Sept. 8, 1990 ... son of Greg and Julie Eifert .. enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance. EIFERT’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S 1-0 11-8 12-8

Rec 0 27 27

Yds 0 352 352

TD 0 2 2

LG 0 39 39

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 13.0 32.0 2.2 13.0 29.3

EIFERT’S 2010 GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 Rec PUR (9.4) 0 UM (9.11) 1 at MSU (9.18) 0 *STAN (9.25) 0 at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) 4 *at NAVY (10.23) 4 *TULSA (10.30) 5 *UTAH (11.13) 2 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 4 *at USC (11.27) 3 *vs. MIAMI (12.31) 4 * - games started

Yds Avg 0 0.0 17 17.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Did Not Play Did Not Play 72 18.0 42 10.5 61 12.2 15 7.5 78 19.5 36 12.0 31 7.8

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 0 17 0 0

1 0 3 1 1 0 0

39 23 21 14 35 22 13

STEVE

FILER OLB |

6-3

245

Chicago, Ill. (Mount Carmel) • Birthdate: 6-4-90 • Major: Management-Consulting

FILER’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 4, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Solo Tackles: 2, three times (last vs. Stanford, Sept. 25, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 4, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 1.0, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Sacks: 1.0, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Forced Fumble: 1, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: None

CAREER: Critical member of special-teams units who saw playing time on defense increase as junior season progressed ... quick and rangy player for his size who has 32 career tackles with one and a half career sacks and a forced fumble... has played in each of last 36 games in his Irish career, primarily on special teams ... has led the Irish in special teams tackles each of the last two seasons (11 each year) ... enters the fall competing for playing time at outside linebacker.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

G-S 11-0 12-0 13-0 36-0

Tackles TT 1 17 14 32

UT 1 7 8 16

AT 0 10 6 16

TFL 0.0-0 1.5-11 0.0-0 1.5-11

Scks 0.0-0 1.5-11 0.0-0 1.5-11

Fumbles FF FR 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

FILER’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

TT 2 0 0 1 4 3 1 2 2 1 1 1

2010 TT PUR (9.4) 1 UM (9.11) 1 at MSU (9.18) 0 STAN (9.25) 2 at BC (10.2) 2 PITT (10.9) 1 WMU (10.16) 4 at NAVY (10.23) 1 TULSA (10.30) 0 UTAH (11.13) 1 vs. ARMY (11.20) 0 at USC (11.27) 1 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 0 * - games started

UT 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1

AT 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-3 0.0-0 1.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-3 0.0-0 1.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

UT 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

AT 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

HISTORY & RECORDS UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2010 SEASON REVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named Gatorade Player of the Year for Illinois in 2007 ... selected to the Parade All-America team as one of the 58 best players in the nation and one of eight linebackers named to list ... one of 30 players named to the EA Sports All-America first team ... named a second-team All-American by USA Today ... ranked No. 7 on the Detroit Free Press’ Best of the Midwest Top 20 and the top linebacker on the list ... rated by Rivals.com as the third-best player in Illinois, the eighth-best inside linebacker in the country ... considered the 24th-best prospect by Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com ... ranked as the 37th-best player in the nation by Tom Lemming and CSTV ... Scout.com tabbed him as the 72nd-best prospect in the country, the third-best player in Illinois and the fourth-best middle linebacker in the nation ... finalist for the inaugural Mr. Football award (won by future teammate Sean Cwynar) as a senior ... named to Chicago Tribune first team all-state squad ... guided team to a 12-0 record before falling in the state semifinal ... helped the Caravan complete a 4-0 league mark to win the Chicago Catholic Blue division ... notched 107 tackles in senior season and returned his only interception for a touchdown (in a win over Darius Fleming’s high school) ... led his high school to the state finals as a sophomore and junior ... tallied 87 tackles and eight sacks in his junior season ... earned second-team junior All-America accolades from Rivals.com in 2006 ... named a second-team all-state performer by Chicago Tribune following junior season ... recorded 104 tackles and 10 sacks as a sophomore ... three year starter at inside linebacker ... played for coach Frank Lenti at Mount Carmel ... attended same high school as NFL players Donovan McNabb and Simeon Rice ... born June 4, 1990 ... son of Steve and Debria Filer ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in

Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

COACHES & STAFF

2008 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in the final 11 games for Notre Dame as a reserve linebacker and special teams performer ... made 98 special teams appearances on the year ... accounted for one tackle in the Syracuse game ... logged 2:57 of playing time.

FILER’S CAREER STATS

THE FIGHTING IRISH

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 12 contests during 2009 campaign at both outside linebacker and on special teams ... received increased playing time later in season as an edge pass rusher ... tallied 18 tackles including one and a half tackles for loss, one and a half sacks and one forced fumble ... led team in total special teams tackles (11) and kickoff return tackles (10) and tied for team-high honors in punt return tackles (one) ... recorded first multitackle game in season opener against Nevada as he totaled two tackles ... notched career-high four tackles against Washington ... picked up first career half sack against USC as part of a three-tackle performance ... tallied one sack against Washington State, in addition to first career forced fumble ... registered two stops against Navy ... led Irish with 213 special-teams appearances and logged 28:01 of playing time on defense.

management-consulting.

HERE COME THE IRISH

2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games for the Irish during the 2010 season ... totaled 14 tackles on the season, including eight solo stops ... led all Notre Dame players in all three special teams tackles categories, including 11 overall stops on special teams, nine on kickoff return and two on punt return ... recorded one solo tackle against Purdue ... registered two solo stops against both Stanford and Boston College ... posted another solo tackles versus Pittsburgh ... added a career-best four tackles, all assisted, in the victory over Western Michigan ... posted a single stop against Navy, Utah and USC ... totaled 270 snaps on special teams, tied with Bennett Jackson and Dan Fox for the most of any Irish player ... totaled 38 snaps on defense.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

DARIUS

FLEMING OLB |

6-2

255

Chicago, Ill. (St. Rita) • Birthdate: 7-19-89 • Major: Management-Consulting

FLEMING’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 7, twice (last at USC, Nov. 27, 2010) Solo Tackles: 5, at USC (Nov. 27, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 4, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 3.0, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Sacks: 2.0, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Interceptions: 1, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Forced Fumble: 1, at Michigan (Sept. 12, 2009) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: 2, Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010)

... tallied six tackles, including a pair of solo stops, and two pass breakups against Michigan ... added six more tackles, including four solo stops, and two for loss (both sacks) versus Michigan State ... recorded four tackles, including one for loss against Stanford ... registered six tackles, three solo, and one and a half for loss (both sacks) in the victory over Pittsburgh ... recorded his first career interception against Western Michigan; also added a pass breakup ... also added a half sack versus the Broncos for a loss of six yards ... contributed five tackles against Navy ... recorded two sacks for a loss of 12 yards and four tackles against Tulsa ... posted three solo stops, including one for loss, in the victory over Army at Yankee Stadium ... recorded a career-high tying seven tackles, including a career-best five solo stops, in the regular season-ending victory at USC ... added one tackle for loss against the Trojans ... helped the Irish defense allow just two offensive touchdowns over its last four games of the regular season (Tulsa, Utah, Army and USC) ... the Irish rush defense was dominant over its last three games of the regular season (victories over Utah, Army and USC), limiting the Utes, Black Knights and Trojans to an average of 93.3 yards on the ground ... recorded three tackles, including two solo stops, with a tackle for loss and one pass breakup in the victory over Miami (Fla.) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl ... totaled 728 snaps on defense, the second most of any Irish linebacker. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Versatile playmaker spent time at both linebacker and defensive end during 2009 season, appearing in 11 contests (did not play against Washington) and starting seven games (did not start against Boston College, Pittsburgh, Connecticut or Stanford) ... led Irish with 12 tackles for loss, recorded second-most sacks with three and ranked 10th on the team with 29 tackles ... spent more time in opponents’ backfield than any other Irish player, with nearly 42 percent of his tackles occurring behind line of scrimmage ... started at Michigan and recorded four tackles including two tackles for loss with one sack and added one forced fumble ... notched two tackles for loss against Michigan State ... recorded four solo tackles including career best three tackles for loss and one sack at Purdue ... registered three solo tackles including one tackle for loss against Boston College ... added two tackles for loss and one sack against Washington State in San Antonio ... equalled career high with seven total tackles against Navy ... totaled 201:33 of playing time and made 60 special-teams appearances.

CAREER: Arguably quickest and most effective edge rusher on Irish roster ... has played with hand on ground as defensive end as well as lined up in two-point stance as outside linebacker ... through first three seasons has started 23 of 37 games played and totaled 103 tackles including 25.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks ... active leader on the Irish in tackles for loss and yards from tackles for loss ... active leader in sack yardage and second in total sacks (trails only Ethan Johnson) ... saw action at outside linebacker in 2010 as Irish switched to 3-4 defense. 2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games of the season ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish this season ... joined CB Gary Gray, DE Ethan Johnson, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, S Harrison Smith, ILB Manti Te’o and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... collected 49 total tackles, including 27 solo and 22 assisted stops ... led the Irish in tackles for loss with 11.0 (50 yards) and sacks with six (40 yards) ... collected one solo tackle against Purdue

2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games for the Irish on defense and special teams and started three games (Washington, Boston College and Hawai’i) ... posted 24 tackles on the season, including 2.5 for a loss ... also had 2.5 sacks on the year and one quarterback hurry ... made his career debut in the season opener against San Diego State and notched his first tackle (solo) against the Aztecs in the victory ... logged valuable minutes on both special teams and defense vs. Michigan and ended the day with four tackles (solo, three assists) against the Wolverines ... continued to see considerable time in the linebacker rotation and on special teams, notching two tackles (both assists) in win vs. Purdue ... saw increased action in the linebacker rotation vs. Stanford and racked up three tackles (two solo, assist) and also recorded his first career sack in the win against the Cardinal ... registered his first career start at linebacker vs. Washington and made two solo tackles on the night ... helped hold the Huskies rushing attack to just 1.1 yards per carry ... started for the second time in his career vs. Boston College and recorded a tackle (solo) ... helped hold the Eagles offense to under 250 yards on the night ... racked up two tackles (solo; assist) vs. Navy in an increased defensive role ... aided the Irish effort allowing the Mid-

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

UT 0 3 2 4

AT 1 1 0 0

FF 0 1 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0

INT 0 0 0 0

1 0 1 3 0 1 0

TFL Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-5 1.0-4 2.0-2 0.0-0 3.0-12 1.0-6 Did Not Play 1.5-3 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 2.0-11 1.0-9 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

2 3 3 7 0 1 2

1 3 2 4 0 0 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2010 *PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) *STAN (9.25) *at BC (10.2) *PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) *at NAVY (10.23) *TULSA (10.30) *UTAH (11.13) *vs. ARMY (11.20) *at USC (11.27) *vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

TT 1 6 6 4 1 6 2 5 4 1 3 7 3

UT 1 2 4 1 1 3 0 2 3 0 3 5 2

AT 0 4 2 3 0 3 2 3 1 1 0 2 1

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-11 1.0-3 1.0-1 1.5-11 0.5-6 0.0-0 2.0-12 0.0-0 1.0-2 1.0-3 1.0-1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-11 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.5-11 0.5-6 0.0-0 2.0-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

2010 SEASON REVIEW

FLEMING’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S 13-3 11-7 13-13 37-23

Tackles TT UT AT 24 13 11 30 21 9 49 27 22 103 61 42

TFL 2.5-20 12.0-35 11.0-50 25.5-105

Scks 2.5-20 3.0-19 6.0-40 11.5-79

Fumbles FF FR 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0

PBU 0 0 4 4

COACHES & STAFF

TT 1 4 2 4

THE FIGHTING IRISH

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... selected to the Scout.com All-America second team ... named to the Detroit Free Press’ Best in the Midwest Top 20 team as the 17th-best prospect and second-best linebacker on the list behind teammate Steve Filer ... placed on Chicago Tribune first-team allstate squad ... rated the 34th-best player in the country by Tom Lemming and CSTV ... Scout.com ranked him the 56th-best prospect in the nation ... Scout.com also rated him the second-best strongside linebacker in the country and the second-best player in Illinois ... considered the 89th-best player according to Rivals.com and ranks 94th on the ESPN 150 list ... Rivals.com also rates him as the third-best player in Illinois and eighth-best outside linebacker in the nation ... as a senior, led his high school to the Chicago Prep Bowl city championship ... helped lead the Mustangs to a 6-3 regular-season record as a senior and a trip to the playoffs ... named to Chicago Tribune all-state special mention team following junior season ... recorded 105 tackles including 15 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a junior ... helped lead St. Rita to the Class 7A state championship in his junior season ... St. Rita’s original football stadium was used in the beginning of the movie “Rudy” ... played for coach Todd Kuska ... bowls in his free time and has a high game of 279 ... born July 19, 1989 ... son of Larry Fleming and Leona Nelson ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting.

2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

HERE COME THE IRISH

shipmen to their lowest rushing total on the season ... tallied two tackles (both assists) vs. Syracuse ... also assisted on a sack and recorded a quarterback hurry against the Orange ... started for the third time in his career in the bowl game against Hawai’i and recorded three solo tackles ... also notched a sack vs. the Warriors ... logged 91:32 of playing time with 198 special teams appearances – the second most on team (Steve Quinn, 239).

INT 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0

FLEMING’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS UT 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3

AT 0 3 1 2 1 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 1.0-11

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 1.0-11

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

TT 1 4 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 0 3

HISTORY & RECORDS

2008 SDSU (9.6) UM (9.13) at MSU (9.20) PUR (9.27) STAN (10.4) at UNC (10.11) *at WASH (10.25) PITT (11.1) *at BC (11.8) vs. NAVY (11.15) SYR (11.22) at USC (11.29) *at HAWAI’I (12.24)

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

MICHAEL

FLOYD WR |

6-3

224

St. Paul, Minn. (Cretin-Derham Hall) • Birthdate: 11-27-89 • Major: Sociology

FLOYD’S CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 11, twice (last at USC, Nov. 27, 2010) Receiving Yards: 189, vs. Nevada (Sept. 5, 2009) Longest Reception: 88, vs. Nevada (Sept. 5, 2009) Receiving Touchdowns: 3, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Carries: 1, twice (last vs. Army, Nov. 20, 2010) Rushing Yards: 9, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010) Longest Rush: 9, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010)

CAREER: One of the top wide receivers in college football ... has totaled 171 receptions for 2,539 yards and 28 touchdowns while starting 29 of 30 games played in an Irish uniform ... listed on the NCAA FBS active career charts in receiving touchdowns (28, t-2nd), receiving yards per game (84.6, 3rd), receiving yards (2539, 4th) and receptions per game (5.7, t-4th) ... 28 TD receptions is a school record ... recorded 13 100-yard receiving games in his career, tied for second in Notre Dame history ... ninth Notre Dame wideout to ever register 2,000 career receiving yards ... third wideout in Irish history to have two separate seasons rank in the top 10 for receiving touchdowns in a single season ... only Notre Dame wideout to ever register four games with at least 10 receptions ... caught two or more touchdown passes seven times in his career ... third Irish wide receiver to have three or more touchdown receptions in multiple games ... first player in school history to register multiple touchdown catches of at least 80 yards ... has a reception in 29 of the 30 games he has suited up for the Irish ... the only game he failed to make a reception came against Navy in 2008 when he was injured early in the first quarter while blocking downfield ... set fresh-

man records at Notre Dame for receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs ... became fourth Irish freshman in last 20 years to score TD on first career catch, joining Raghib “Rocket” Ismail and Derek Brown in 1988 and Derrick Mayes in 1992. 2010 (JUNIOR): Started 12 games for the Irish (did not play against Navy due to a hamstring injury) ... registered 13 catches of 20 yards or more ... 55 of 79 catches resulted in a touchdown or first down ... 17 of 20 receptions on third down plays resulted in a touchdown or first down ... totaled 1,025 yards receiving on 79 receptions... registered 12 receiving touchdowns ... the 79 catches ranked second in single-season school history, while his 12 touchdowns tied for fourth most in a season and his 1,025 receiving yards ranked seventh ... despite sitting out much of the third and fourth quarters versus both Western Michigan and Miami (Fla.), totaled 44 receptions for 558 yards and nine touchdowns in the final six games of 2010 ... ranked 15th in the FBS in receptions per game (6.58), 21st in the FBS in receiving yards per game (85.42) and 29th in the FBS in total receiving yards (1,025) ... hauled in five receptions for 82 yards, including a 34-yard grab in the victory over Purdue in the season opener ... totaled 66 yards on five catches against Michigan ... recorded his first two touchdown catches of the season at Michigan State, grabbing seven and 24-yard passes from Dayne Crist ... added 110 yards on eight receptions against Stanford ... registered four receptions for 69 yards, including a 35-yard grab in the victory at Boston College ... caught seven passes for 59 yards and one touchdown in the triumph over Pittsburgh ... hauled in three touchdowns passes against Western Michigan, one of which was on Notre Dame’s first offensive play from scrimmage ... finished with nine catches for 157 yards against the Broncos ... collected 11 catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns against Tulsa ... registered a touchdown catch in the second quarter of the win over Utah ... posted a touchdown catch in four straight games (Pittsburgh, Western Michigan, Tulsa and Utah) and totaled seven touchdown grabs in the stretch ... recorded four receptions for 39 yards against the Utes ... registered three catches for 63 yards, including a 33-yard grab and a nine-yard run (his only rush of the season) versus Army ... collected 11 receptions for 86 yards in the victory at USC ... recorded six catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... named C.M. Hendricks Most Valuable Player of Hyundai Sun Bowl ... 2010 Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player Award ... totaled 785 snaps on offense, the most of any Irish wide receiver. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played and started in seven games (did not play against Purdue, Washington, USC, Boston College and Washington State due to injury) ... ranked second on team with 44 catches for 795 yards and nine touchdowns ... surpassed 100 yards receiving in a game on five occasions, tied for fourth most in a season by a Notre Dame player ... joined Golden Tate as only two Irish players since Derrick Mayes in 1995 to post three consecutive 100-yard receiving games ... opened season catching four passes for 189 yards and three TDs vs. Nevada, marking second-best single-game total by an Irish sophomore receiver in school history (Jim Seymour, 276 yards against Purdue in 1966) ... 189 receiving yards marked eighth-most yards at the time (since moved to ninth best) ... set school record for highest yards per reception average in a game by averaging 47.3 yards per catch against Nevada ... became first Irish player to record two receptions of at least 70 yards in same game as he accomplished that feat against Wolf Pack ... established career best with 88-yard TD reception against Nevada, fourth longest reception in Irish history ... snagged seven catches for 131 yards and a TD the following week against Michigan ... his 131 yards were the most against Wolverines by

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

COACHES & STAFF 2010 SEASON REVIEW

FLOYD’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S 11-10 7-7 12-12 30-29

Rec 48 44 79 171

Yds TD 719 7 795 9 1025 12 2539 28

LG 51 88 80 88

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 4.4 15.0 65.4 6.3 18.1 113.6 6.6 13.0 85.4 5.7 14.8 84.6

HISTORY & RECORDS

FLOYD’S CAREER RUSHING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Att 0 1 1 2

Yds 0 8 9 17

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 0 8 9 9

Avg/C 0.0 8.0 9.0 8.5

Avg/G 0.0 1.1 0.8 0.6

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... chosen Gatorade Player of the Year

THE FIGHTING IRISH

2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 of Notre Dame’s 13 games on the year, only missing the final two games of the regular season (Syracuse and USC) due to an injury sustained early (third play of the game) against Navy ... recorded seven touchdown receptions on the year, breaking the record for an Irish rookie (previously held by teammate Duval Kamara’s four TDs in 2007) ... also caught 48 balls to break another Notre Dame freshman record in receptions (Kamara had 32 in 2007) ... his 719 receiving yards set the mark for Notre Dame first-year players (Tony Hunter had 690 in 1979) ... four 100-yard receiving games during the season ... registered one catch for 22 yards and a TD during his career debut vs. San Diego State... his first career reception went for a TD (22-yard reception late in the first half) and made him the first freshman to ever record a TD reception in a season opener ... also the first freshman to ever score Notre Dame’s first points to open a season by TD ... his first career TD made him only the fourth Irish receiver in the last 20 years whose first career catch was a TD (Raghib “Rocket” Ismail and Derek Brown in 1988 and Derrick Mayes in 1992) ... started his first career game in week two vs. Michigan ... had a breakout game against Michigan State, recording then career-highs in catches (seven), yards (86) and longest catch (26 yards) while recording his second TD of the season ... recorded six catches for 100 yards vs. Purdue ... had five catches for 93 yards in the first half alone against the Boilermakers ... finished the contest with six catches for 100 yards, making him only the second Irish freshman to have at least 100 receiving yards since Derrick Mayes in 1992 against Pittsburgh (Golden Tate had 104 yards vs. Purdue in 2007) ... against Stanford, he became the first freshman since Joe Howard in 1981 to record consecutive games of 100-plus yards receiving ... recorded 115 receiving yards and collected his third TD on the season on a 48-yard pass from QB Jimmy Clausen ... became the first Notre Dame wideout to eclipse 100 yards in consecutive weeks since Jeff Samardzija on Nov. 4 (North Carolina) and Nov. 11 (Air Force) of 2006 ... recorded fifth consecutive start of the season vs. North Carolina, catching six balls for 93 yards and a TD (his second consecutive game with a TD) ... went over the 100-yard mark (107) receiving for the third time in four games vs. Washington and also recorded his fifth TD reception of the campaign ... had four catches for 107 yards, including a 51-yard TD reception on the third play of the game against the Huskies ... the TD catch broke the Notre Dame record for TD receptions by a freshman ... set the Irish freshman record for receptions in a game and in a season vs. Pittsburgh, hauling in 10 catches for 100 yards and two TDs ... the 10 receptions was the most by any Notre Dame receiver since Rhema McKnight had 10 receptions against Army in 2006 ... managed to catch five balls for 69 yards against a tough Boston College secondary ... caught two passes for 17 yards vs. Hawai’i , including a 15-yard grab in his first game action in nearly three games ... logged 237:27 minutes and one special-teams appearance.

for Minnesota as a junior and senior ... named Minnesota Player of the Year as a junior and senior by the Associated Press ... named first-team All-American by USA Today following his senior season ... placed on Parade All-America team as one of the 58 best players in the country and one of four all-purpose players ... one of 30 players named to the EA Sports AllAmerica first team ... named a second-team All-American by Scout.com ... earned first-team all-state accolades from the Minnesota Associated Press as a junior and senior ... recipient of 2007 Minnesota Mr. Football award ... named the state’s Player of the Year by St. Paul Pioneer Press ... ranked the top wide receiver and the third-best player on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest Top 20 list ... rated the 15th-best player in the nation by Tom Lemming and CSTV ... Scout.com ranked him as the 16th-best prospect in the country ... touted as the 27th-best player in the country by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 28 by Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com ... rated the 29th-best player on the ESPN 150 list ... labeled by Scout.com as the top player in Minnesota and the fifth-best wide receiver in the country ... Rivals.com considered him the top player in Minnesota and sixth-best wide receiver in the nation ... recorded 59 receptions for 1,247 yards (21.1 avg.) and 17 TDs as a senior and added 497 rushing yards on 43 carries (11.6 avg.) ... returned 16 punts for 373 yards (23.3 avg.) and four touchdowns ... helped lead his high school team to a 13-1 record and appearance in the state championship game ... averaged 23.5 points per game as a senior for his high school basketball team ... tabbed high school athlete of the year for the St. Paul, Minn. area by the St. Paul Pioneer Press ... scored at least 30 points in six basketball games as a senior ... totaled 1,380 points in his basketball career, finishing just 86 points of school record for most career points ... named to Rivals.com junior All-America second team ... caught 63 passes for 1,240 yards and 16 TDs during junior year ... active in the community and is a member of two groups, PRIDE (People Respecting Identity Diversity & Equity) and CHOICE (Choosing to Help Others In a Chemically Free Existence) ... attended the same high school as former Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke, American League batting champion Joe Mauer and former Irish football players Ryan Harris and Marcus Freeman ... played for coach Mike Scanlan at Cretin-Derham ... born Nov. 27, 1989 ... son of Mike Floyd Sr. and Theresa Romero ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology

HERE COME THE IRISH

an Irish player in the history of the rivalry ... 320 receiving yards through first two games were most over any two-game span since Tim Brown registered 360 yards in consecutive games during 1986 season ... recorded two catches for 38 yards and a TD against Michigan State before suffering shoulder injury ... returned to lineup against Navy, grabbing 10 passes for 141 yards and a TD ... the 10 receptions are most ever for an Irish receiver in series against Navy ... had seven catches for 107 yards against Pittsburgh ... against Connecticut hauled in eight catches for 104 yards and a TD ... wrapped up season with six catches for 85 yards and two TDs against Stanford.

FLOYD’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Rush 0 8 9 17

RCV 719 796 1025 2539

PR 0 0 0 0

KR 0 0 0 0

IR 0 0 0 0

Total Avg/G 719 65.4 803 114.7 1034 86.2 2556 85.2

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES FLOYD’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2008 Rec Yds Avg SDSU (9.6) 1 22 22.0 *UM (9.13) 2 10 5.0 *at MSU (9.20) 7 86 12.3 *PUR (9.27) 6 100 16.7 *STAN (10.4) 5 115 23.0 *at UNC (10.11) 6 93 15.5 *at UW (10.25) 4 107 26.8 *PITT (11.1) 10 100 10.0 *at BC (11.8) 5 69 13.8 *vs. Navy (11.15) 0 0 0 SYR (11.22) Did Not Play at USC (11.29) Did Not Play *at Hawai’i (12.24) 2 17 8.5

TD 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0

LG 22 9 26 38 48 32 51 18 32 0

2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) *at PITT (11.14) *UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

Rec Yds Avg 4 189 47.3 7 131 18.7 2 38 19.0 Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play 10 141 14.1 7 107 15.3 8 104 13.0 6 85 14.2

TD 3 1 1

LG 88 37 22

1 0 1 2

23 45 23 46

2010 *PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) *STAN (9.25) *at BC (10.2) *PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) at NAVY (10.23) *TULSA (10.30) *UTAH (11.13) *vs. ARMY (11.20) *at USC (11.27) *vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

Rec Yds Avg 5 82 16.4 5 66 13.2 6 81 13.5 8 110 13.8 4 69 17.3 7 59 8.4 9 157 17.4 Did Not Play 11 104 9.5 4 39 9.8 3 63 21.0 11 86 7.8 6 109 18.2

TD 0 0 2 0 0 1 3

LG 34 17 24 37 35 14 80

2 1 0 1 2

26 24 33 19 36

CAREER: Tall and athletic linebacker did not play for Irish in his rookie season but played in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2010 ... key contributor on Irish special teams ... has totaled 270 career snaps on special teams, all in 2010, which was tied with Bennett Jackson and Steve Filer for the most of any Irish player last year ... enters 2011 ready to compete for playing time at inside linebacker. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, predominantly on special teams ... totaled 20 tackles, including nine solo stops ... ranked fourth on the team with eight overall stops on special teams and tied for third with eight stops on kickoff return ... made first career appearance for the Irish against Purdue ... registered four solo stops in the victory at Boston College ... notched two unassisted tackles against Pittsburgh ... collected three tackles against Western Michigan ... registered a season-high seven tackles against Navy ... nabbed one solo stop over Army ... recorded a pair of assisted tackles in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 270 snaps on special teams, tied with Bennett Jackson and Steve Filer for the most of any Irish player ... totaled 55 snaps on defense. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action for Irish during his freshman year. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 13th-best outside linebacker by Rivals.com and 15th-best overall prospect in Ohio according to their postseason prospect state rankings ... ranked as fourth-best outside linebacker and best in pass coverage according to OhioVarsity. com ... named to Ohio All-Championship Team by Bill Greene and Dave Berk, who rank the best players in Ohio during championship weekend ... selected to Division I second-team all-state squad by Associated Press ... named third-team Division I-II all state by OhioVarsity.com ... ranked 76th-best player in Midwest by SuperPrep ... member of St. Ignatius High School state championship football team in 2008 ... the Wildcats finished the season ranked 12th nationally by USA Today ... intercepted one pass in 2008 state title game ... recorded 76 tackles as junior, including nine tackles for loss and three interceptions ... former high school teammate of former Irish players Robby Parris and John Ryan ... played safety throughout prep career ... played for head coach Chuck Kyle at St. Ignatius ... born March 17, 1991 ... full name is Daniel Patrick Fox ... son of Kathleen and Michael Fox ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance. FOX’S CAREER STATS

DAN

FOX ILB

6-3

Year 2009 2010 Total

Tackles Fumbles TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT Did Not Play 13-0 20 9 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 13-0 20 9 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

G-S

240

Rocky River, Ohio (St. Ignatius) • Birthdate: 3-17-91 • Major: Finance

FOX’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 7, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Solo Tackles: 4, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 6, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Tackles For Loss: None Sacks: None Forced Fumble: None Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: None

JAKE

GOLIC TE

6-4

245

West Hartford, Conn. (Northwest Catholic) • Birthdate: 12-25-90 • Major: Design

CAREER: Has played in three career games, all in 2010, as a reserve tight end ... enters spring ready to contribute as reserve tight ... spent his freshman year gaining weight and strength while learning behind Kyle Rudolph

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games ... totaled 11 snaps on offense. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action for Irish during rookie season.

MIKE GOLIC’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S Did Not Play 3-0 12-0 15-0

WR |

G-S Did Not Play 3-0

JOHN

GOODMAN SR

6-3

COACHES & STAFF

JAKE GOLIC’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010

THE FIGHTING IRISH

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2009 U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio ... named first-team all-state following senior season by Hartford Courant ... ranked 88th in Offense-Defense Top 100 ... Rivals.com ranked him as sixth-best player in Connecticut’s postseason rankings 2009 ... named 10th-best player in New England 12 by SuperPrep ... caught 43 passes for 613 yards and eight touchdowns as senior on offense at Northwest Catholic High School ... made 32 tackles and recorded a sack defensively in 2008 ... tallied 21 receptions for 410 yards and two TDs as a junior in 2007 ... brother Mike Jr. currently plays for Notre Dame ... father, Mike, and uncles Bob and Greg, all played for the Irish ... played for head coach Mike Tyler at Northwest Catholic High School ... born Dec. 25, 1990 ... full name is Jacob Kenneth Golic ... son of Mike Sr. and Chris Golic ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in design.

in the nation by Scout.com ... helped lead the Indians to 10-0 record in league play and a 10-1 record as a junior ... was a member of the National Honor Society ... father, Mike, and uncles, Bob and Greg, all played at Notre Dame ... Bob was a unanimous All-American as senior captain in 1978 ... played for coach Mike Tyler ... born Sept. 28, 1989 in Voorhees, N.J. ... son of Mike Sr. and Chris Golic ... oldest of three children ...younger brother Jake is a junior tight end for the Irish ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre ... boasts a 3.369 cumulative grade-point average.

207

Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Dwenger) • Birthdate: 7-18-89 • Major: Management-Consulting

GOODMAN’S CAREER HIGHS

MIKE

GOLIC, JR. |

6-3

295

CAREER: Backup center in 2009 and 2010 who has appeared in 15 games over his career ... did not see the field in his first season (2008) ... talented interior lineman who will compete for playing time at either guard or center this year.

Receptions: 5, twice (last vs. Stanford, Sept. 25, 2010) Receiving Yards: 73, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Longest Reception: 64, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Receiving Touchdowns: 1, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Carries: 1, twice (last vs. USC, Oct. 17, 2009) Rushing Yards: 13, vs. USC (Oct. 17, 2009) Longest Rush: 13, vs. USC (Oct. 17, 2009) Pass Attempts: 1, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Pass Completions: 1, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Passing Yards: 32, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Passing Touchdowns: 1, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Longest Completion: 32, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)

2010 SEASON REVIEW

West Hartford, Conn. (Northwest Catholic) • Birthdate: 9-28-89 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

HERE COME THE IRISH

and Mike Ragone.

HISTORY & RECORDS

2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in 12 games (did not play against Purdue) as a reserve offensive lineman ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 25 snaps on offense. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games for Irish (Nevada, Boston College and Navy), seeing playing time as backup center ... earned 7:13 of playing time and made three appearances on special teams. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Class S all-state team as a junior and senior ... served as anchor of the offensive line on a team that averaged 23.7 points per game as a senior ... led Northwest Catholic to an 8-1 league record and 8-3 overall record in final season ... won the Nutmeg Conference championship for the second year in a row ... ranked by Rivals.com as the eighth-best center in the nation and the fourth-best player in Connecticut ... rated the sixth-best prospect in Connecticut and the 30th-best guard

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES CAREER: Versatile athlete has played in 22 games over Irish career, including four career starts ... has registered 21 receptions for 250 yards, including a 64-yard TD grab from Dayne Crist against Washington State in 2009 ... served as the predominant punt returner for the Irish in 2010 ... former high school quarterback has completed one career pass (out of two attempts) and it went 32 yards to Michael Floyd for a TD against Western Michigan in 2010 ... took advantage of opportunities he had during sophomore season as he gained 104 yards on six receptions with one TD ... enters 2011 in competition for a starting wide receiver spot. 2010 (JUNIOR): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, making starting appearances against Boston College, Pittsburgh and Navy ... recorded 15 receptions for 146 yards ... registered two plays (reception, punt return) of 20 yards or more ... eight of 15 catches resulted in a TD or first down ... four of four receptions on third down plays resulted in a TD or first down ... added 13 punt returns for 17 yards ... completed one of two passes for 32 yards, including a TD ... tossed a 32-yard TD pass to Michael Floyd against Western Michigan ... caught five passes for 59 yards against Stanford ... collected three receptions for 19 yards against Boston College ... totaled 15 yards on two receptions against Pittsburgh ... hauled in two receptions against both Navy and Tulsa ... registered three punt returns against Army ... hauled in a 30-yard catch in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 256 snaps on offense, fifth most of any Irish wide receiver. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played in nine games for Irish (did not play against Michigan, Purdue and Stanford) and recorded first career start against USC ... saw playing time increase as season progressed ... caught six passes for 104 yards and one touchdown ... also rushed twice for 14 yards ... returned five punts for 56 yards with long return of 24 yards against Nevada ... caught one pass for nine yards and rushed once for 13 yards after lining up at quarterback against USC ... recorded three receptions for 22 yards against Boston College ... gained 73 yards on two catches against Washington State including 64-yard TD reception from quarterback Dayne Crist ... TD reception against Cougars came in Alamodome, site of his last TD reception in 2008 U.S. Army All-America Game ... logged 53:45 of playing time and made nine appearances on special teams. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... one of five Irish players placed on the EA Sports All-America third team ... placed on Detroit Free Press’ Best of the Midwest Top 20 team as the 20th-best player and fifth-best wide receiver ... moved to quarterback as a senior and guided his team to an undefeated regular season and No. 1 ranking before falling in the state semifinals ... received all-state honors from the Indiana Associated Press as a senior ... awarded the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel’s PrepSports Football Player of the Year as a senior ... named first-team all-state by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ... considered by Scout.com to be the top player in Indiana and the 21st-best wide receiver nationally ... rated by Rivals.com as the third-best player in Indiana (one spot behind teammate Braxston Cave) and the 51st-best wide receiver ... completed 95 of 175 passes for 1,697 yards and 16 touchdowns with only two interceptions and rushed 98 times for 535 yards ... during his senior season, totaled 199 yards on seven receptions, returned eight kickoffs for 191 yards and 22 punts for 309 yards ... totaled 28 tackles while snagging two interceptions and averaged 35.3 yards per punt ... named the state’s best defensive back and was a finalist for the Mr. Football award ... earned all-conference accolades as a wide

receiver following his junior season and as a quarterback after his senior season ... played for coach Chris Svarczkopf at Bishop Dwenger ... born July 18, 1989 ... son of Andy and Julie Goodman ... youngest child (two older sisters, one older brother) ... brother T.J. played football at University of St. Francis (Ind.) ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business,majoring in management-consulting. GOODMAN’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S

Rec Yds TD LG Did Not Play 9-1 6 104 1 64 13-3 15 146 0 30 22-4 21 250 1 64

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0.7 17.3 11.6 1.2 9.7 11.2 1.0 11.9 11.4

GOODMAN’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

KR 0 0 0

Yds Avg TD LG Did Not Play 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

PR Yds Avg TD

5 13 18

24 13 24

56 17 73

11.2 0 1.3 0 4.1 0

GOODMAN’S CAREER RUSHING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Att 2 0 2

Yds TD LG Avg/C Avg/G Did Not Play 14 0 13 7.0 1.6 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 14 0 13 7.0 0.6

GOODMAN’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Rush RCV PR KR IR Did Not Play 14 104 56 0 0 0 146 15 0 0 14 250 73 0 0

Total Avg/G 174 19.3 163 12.5 337 15.3

GOODMAN’S CAREER PASSING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Comp Att INT Pct Yds Did Not Play 0 0 0 0.0 0 1 2 0 50.0 32 1 2 0 50.0 32

TD 0 1 1

GOODMAN’S 2010 GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 Rec PUR (9.4) 0 UM (9.11) 0 at MSU (9.18) 0 STAN (9.25) 5 *at BC (10.2) 3 *PITT (10.9) 2 WMU (10.16) 0 *at NAVY (10.23) 2 TULSA (10.30) 2 UTAH (11.13) 0 vs. ARMY (11.20) 0 at USC (11.27) 0 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 1 * - games started

Yds 0 0 0 59 19 15 0 10 13 0 0 0 30

Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.8 6.3 7.5 0.0 5.0 6.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 30.0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LG 0 0 0 20 9 9 0 6 9 0 0 0 30

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

GRAY CB

5-11

195

Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast) • Birthdate: 1-6-89 • Major: Graduate Studies

GARY GRAY’S CAREER HIGHS

2007 (FRESHMAN): Did not play while he recovered from preseason shoulder surgery.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

2010 (SENIOR): Saw action in all 13 games and was one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish ... joined LB Darius Fleming, DE Ethan Johnson, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, S Harrison Smith, ILB Manti Te’o and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... set a career-high with nine tackles, including eight solo stops (also career best), in the season-opening victory over Purdue ... added a

HISTORY & RECORDS

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on the 2011 Irish roster (Harrison Smith, David Ruffer, Mike Ragone, Taylor Dever and Andrew Nuss are the others) ... talented cornerback has played in 33 games over his Irish career ... has started 20 games over the last two seasons, including all 13 in 2010 ... enters final season in an Irish uniform with 109 career tackles, 80 solo stops, 14 passes defended, 10 pass breakups, five tackles for loss, four interceptions and one forced fumble ... enrolled early in 2007 but missed the season while recovering from injury.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated 13th best prep player nationally on ESPN 150 listing ... one of 12 defensive backs on National 100 list by Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... named to Super Southern 100 team for 2006 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of eight cornerbacks ... listed 78th player nationally by Rivals.com, as well as third among South Carolina players and ninth among cornerbacks ... one of 11 players from South Carolina selected to All-Southern team by Orlando Sentinel ... rated 54th best prospect nationally overall by CSTV - and third nationally among cornerbacks ... first-team South Carolina all-state pick as defensive back for 2006 by both Associated Press and Columbia State ... rated third on Columbia State Top 50 list of South Carolina players for 2006 ... played quarterback in wing-T attack as senior in 2006 for Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, S.C. ... made 24 tackles and intercepted one pass in ‘06 ... rushed for 1,028 yards on 127 carries in ‘06 as option signalcaller and finished with 1,600 total yards and 11 TDs ... also ran a kickoff back 88 yards for a score ... had 60 tackles and broke up 14 passes and had four interceptions (one returned 65 yards for a TD) as junior cornerback in ‘05 and made 65 tackles with 19 pass breakups and three interceptions in eight games as sophomore in 2004 ... also started three games at quarterback as sophomore on 7-4 team, throwing for 320 yards, rushing for 350 more and scoring six TDs ... led Richland Northeast to 13-2 record and South

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in nine games before leaving the team due to personal reasons ... registered 15 solo tackles, picked off two passes, recorded two pass breakups and added 20 yards on a fumble recovery ... registered four tackles and also added his first career pass breakup against Purdue ... saw a considerable amount of action in the defensive backfield rotation and recorded a then career-high four tackles (all solo) versus Michigan State ... registered his first career interception and returned it 41 yards in the week two rout of Michigan.

COACHES & STAFF

2009 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 11 games for Irish in 2009 (did not play at Michigan), starting the final seven contests ... recorded 28 total tackles, good for 11th on team ... added one interception and one pass breakup ... received increased playing time as season progressed ... totaled three tackles in season opener against Nevada ... paced secondary with six tackles against USC while making first career start ... returned interception 30 yards in fourth quarter to set up Irish TD ... recorded career-high eight tackles (six solo) at Pittsburgh ... added four tackles in season finale at Stanford ... totaled 152:31 of playing time and made 38 special-teams appearances.

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Total Tackles: 9, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Solo Tackles: 8, vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 4, twice (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 1.0, five times (last vs. Army, Nov. 20, 2010) Sacks: None Interceptions: 1, five times (last vs. Army, Nov. 20, 2010) Interception Return Yards: 41, vs. Michigan (Sept. 13, 2008) Longest Interception Return: 41, vs. Michigan (Sept. 13, 2008) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: 2, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010)

HERE COME THE IRISH

GARY

pass breakup and tackle for loss versus the Boilermakers ... registered eight tackles, seven solo stops in the first half alone against Purdue ... his pass breakup directly led to Ian Williams’ interception against the Boilermakers ... posted five solo tackles against Michigan ... recorded two solo stops and two pass breakups at Michigan State ... totaled four tackles, including one for loss, in the matchup with Stanford ... registered five tackles, including three solo stops, and a pass breakup against Pittsburgh ... dominated Western Michigan with eight total tackles, six solo stops, one for loss, a forced fumble and interception ... equaled career-high with nine tackles, six of which were solo stops, versus Tulsa ... registered three solo tackles against Army ... posted four solo tackles and two assisted stops in the victory at USC ... totaled seven tackles, including three solo stops, and a pass breakup in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 660 snaps on defense, the third most of any Irish defensive back.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES Carolina Class 4A Division II title game in 2005 as junior ... rated 21st-best overall national prospect - and first among defensive backs -- for 2006 on preseason basis by Sporting News ... rated 14th-best defensive back prospect nationally (and 53rd overall in East) on preseason basis for 2006 by Sporting News SchoolSports ... selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and also played in Shrine Bowl between North and South Carolina stars ... enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2007 ... played for coach Jay Frye at Richland Northeast ... born Jan. 6, 1989 ... son of Duane Wages and Yvonne Robinson ... graduated from College of Arts and Letters with a socilolgy degree in May ... enrolled in graduate studies program. GARY GRAY’S CAREER STATS Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S

Tackles TT UT

9-0 11-7 13-13 33-20

15 28 66 109

0 11 18 29

15 17 48 80

TFL Scks Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 5.0-10 0.0-0 5.0-10 0.0-0

Fumbles FF FR

PBU INT

0 0 1 1

2 1 7 10

0-20 0-0 0-0 0-20

2-65 1-30 1-23 4-118

2010 TT *PUR (9.4) 9 *UM (9.11) 5 *at MSU (9.18) 2 *STAN (9.25) 4 *at BC (10.2) 1 *PITT (10.9) 5 *WMU (10.16) 8 *at NAVY (10.23) 2 *TULSA (10.30) 9 *UTAH (11.13) 5 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 3 *at USC (11.27) 6 *vs. MIAMI (12.31) 7 * - games started

UT 8 5 2 2 1 3 6 2 6 3 3 4 3

AT 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 3 2 0 2 4

TFL 1.0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 1.0-5 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1

JONAS

GRAY RB

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-14 0-0 0-0

5-10

230

Pontiac, Mich. (Detroit Country Day School) • Birthdate: 6-27-90 • Major: English and Political Science

GARY GRAY’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2008 TT SDSU (9.6) UM (9.13) 0 at MSU (9.20) 4 PUR (9.27) 4 STAN (10.4) 1 at UNC (10.11) at WASH (10.25) 0 PITT (11.1) at BC (11.8) 0 vs. NAVY (11.15) 0 SYR (11.22) 1 at USC (11.29) 5 at HAWAI’I (12.24) 2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

UT AT 0 4 4 1

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 5

0 0 0 0

TT 3

UT AT 2 1

0 1 0 6 2 2 0 8 2 4

0 1 0 2 1 2 0 6 2 1

0 0 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 3

TFL Scks Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 Did Not Play TFL Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

PBU INT

0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0-0

0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

FF 0

FR 0-0

PBU INT 0 0-0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 1-30 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

JONAS GRAY’S CAREER HIGHS Carries: 9, four times (last vs. Army, Nov. 20, 2010) Rushing Yards: 61, at Washington (Oct. 25, 2008) Longest Rush: 36, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Rushing Touchdowns: None Receptions: 2, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Receiving Yards: 42, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Longest Reception: 23, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Receiving Touchdowns: None Kickoff Returns: 1, three times (last vs. Stanford, Oct. 25, 2010) Kickoff Return Yards: 16, vs. Stanford (Oct. 25, 2010) Longest Kickoff Return: 16, vs. Stanford (Oct. 25, 2010)

CAREER: Powerful running back with quick, shifty feet for player his size ... has appeared in 22 games for Irish with one start and rushed 75 times for 309 yards ... added five receptions for 67 yards ... enters 2011 in competition for playing time with Cierre Wood. 2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in seven games in 2010 ... took the field against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Utah, Army and USC ... fourth on the team in rushing despite missing five games to a knee injury ... totaled 100 yards on 20 carries ... registered one rush of 20 yards or more ... collected three rushes of 10 yards or more ... six of 20 carries resulted in a touchdown or first down ... two of two rushing attempts on third down plays resulted in a touchdown or first down ... registered a 13-yard reception against Michigan ... collected a 16-yard kickoff return against Stanford ... totaled 44 yards on the ground on just three carries in the victory over Utah, including a career-long run of 36 yards ... totaled 40 snaps on offense, the fourth most of any Irish running back. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played in eight games for Irish in 2009 (did not play against Navy, Pittsburgh, Connecticut and Stanford) as reserve running back and on special teams and earned first career start against Purdue ... totaled third-most carries on team with 34 and gained 119 yards ... added 54 yards on four receptions ... opened season rushing nine times for 50 yards and added five-yard reception against Nevada ... rushed four times for 24 yards, with a long of 15 against Michigan State ... in first-ever start rushed nine times for 18 yards at Purdue and caught two passes for

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Yds 0 54 13 67

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 0 23 13 23

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 13.5 6.8 0.1 13.0 1.9 0.2 13.4 3.0

JONAS GRAY’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Rush 90 119 100 309

RCV 0 54 13 67

PR 0 0 0 0

KR 9 0 16 25

IR 0 0 0 0

Total 99 173 129 401

Avg/G 14.1 21.6 18.4 18.2

JONAS GRAY’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 Att NEV (9.5) 9 at UM (9.12) 3 MSU (9.19) 4 *at PUR (9.26) 9 WASH (10.3) 0 USC (10.17) 0 BC (10.24) 1 vs. WSU (10.31) 8 NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28) * - games started

LG 19 4 15 0 0 0 6 14

Rushing Yds Avg 0 0.0 10 10.0 12 4.0 12 3.0

LG 0 10 8 11

Receiving TD Rec Yds Avg 0 0 0 0.0 0 1 13 13.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play 36 0 0 0 0.0 5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 Did Not Play

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LG 5 7 0 23 0 0 0 0

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 0 13 0 0

0 0 0

G-S 7-0 8-1 7-0 22-1

Att 21 34 20 75

Yds 90 119 100 309

TD 0 0 0 0

LG 19 19 36 36

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JONAS GRAY’S CAREER RUSHING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Avg/C Avg/G 4.3 12.9 3.5 14.9 5.0 14.3 4.1 14.0

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HISTORY & RECORDS

44 14.7 22 2.4 0 0.0

Receiving TD Rec Yds Avg 0 1 5 5.0 0 1 7 7.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 2 42 21.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2010 Att PUR (9.4) 0 UM (9.11) 1 at MSU (9.18) 3 STAN (9.25) 4 at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) at NAVY (10.23) TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) 3 vs. ARMY (11.20) 9 at USC (11.27) 0 vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

Rushing Yds Avg 50 5.6 0 0.0 24 6.0 18 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 6.0 29 2.6

COACHES & STAFF

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named to the Parade All-America team as one of the 58 best players in the country and one of the nine best running backs ... one of five future Irish players placed on the EA Sports All-America third team ... placed on the Best of the Midwest Top 20 team by the Detroit Free Press as the 13th-best player and second-best running back ... earned first-team all-state accolades from the Detroit Free Press ... named to the Detroit Free Press all-north first team as a senior ... rated the 11th-best player and second-best running back on the Free Press Fab 50 Michigan Recruits list ... helped lead Detroit Country Day to an 11-3 record as a senior and an appearance in the state championship ... rushed for 305 yards on 29 carries and scored four touchdowns in the state semifinal to lead the Yellow Jackets to a 37-30 victory ... gained 2,614 yards on 341 rushes (7.7 avg.) and scored 32 TDs during senior season ... rushed for over 200 yards in five games during his final season ... caught two passes for 52 yards and one TD and returned 10 kickoffs for 413 yards and two TDs in final high school season ... named the top running back in Michigan by the Mid-Michigan Touchdown Club ... considered the 62nd-best player in the nation by Tom Lemming and CSTV ... ranked the 72nd-best player in the country, the fourth-best running back in the nation and the fourth-best player in Michigan by Rivals.com ... rated by Scout.com to be the sixth-best player in Michigan and the 21st-best running back in the country ... tabbed as the No. 89 player on the ESPN 150 list ... gained 1,252 rushing yards as a junior as well as 19 TDs ... played for coach Dan MacLean at Detroit Country Day ... member of the 2007 state championship basketball team ... attended same high school as NBA players Chris Webber and Shane Battier, actor/comedian Robin Williams and former Irish wide receiver Javin Hunter ... active in several non-sports organizations or clubs including member of his student class board from `06-’08, vice president of Kids for C.O.T.S. (Coalition Of Temporary Shelter) and participated in global youth leadership ... born June 27, 1990 ... son of Jerri Gray ... cousin Jeff Webb played wide receiver at San Diego State and was drafted in the sixth round of the `06 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in English and political science.

Rec 0 4 1 5

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2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in seven of Notre Dame’s 13 games on the year (did not play vs. San Diego State, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Syracuse and USC) ... logged most playing time on specials teams but also served as a running back in a crowded Irish backfield ... carried the ball 21 times for 90 yards (4.3 avg.) during his rookie campaign ... had his best game in a win at Washington by carrying the ball nine times for 61 yards, including a career-long rush of 19 yards ... logged 15:30 of playing time with 36 special teams appearances.

JONAS GRAY’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

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season- and career-high 42 receiving yards against Boilermakers ... ran ball eight times for 29 yards against Washington State in San Antonio ... logged 35:48 of playing time and made 36 special-teams appearances.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

BRUCE

HEGGIE C/G |

6-5

280

Sorrento, Fla. (Mount Dora) • Birthdate: 10-18-91 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Starts a new position at Notre Dame in 2011 as he transitions from defense to offense ... after spending his freshmen season as a defensive end, begins 2011 as a reserve center and guard on Irish offensive line. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played both offense and defense as senior in 2009 at Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora, Fla. ... caught 16 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns as senior tight end in 2009 and tallied four sacks as defensive end ... first-team all-Lake/ Sumter Counties selection as offensive lineman/tight end following senior campaign by Orlando Sentinel ... missed first three games of 2009 season due to injury, then returned to help Hurricanes to 6-4 record ... named one of top 100 players in Central Florida prior to senior year by Orlando Sentinel ... received honorable mention all-area accolades from Southlake Press following 2009 season ... ranks 10th in senior class academically with 4.2 grade-point average ... named academic all-state as senior in 2009 ... father Bruce Sr. played defensive end at Florida State from 1983-86 ... played for coach Chad Grabowski at Mount Dora ... born Oct. 18, 1991 ... son of Bruce Sr. and Susan Heggie. ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

ANDREW

HENDRIX QB

6-2

220

Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller) • Birthdate: 10-23-91 • Major: Science Pre-Professional

CAREER: Enters 2011 ready to compete for playing time at quarterback ... strong-armed, athletic signal caller spent most of his freshman year on the Irish scout team, but moved into the third string role following the seasonending injury to Dayne Crist. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Completed 103 of 183 passes for 1,242 yards and eight touchdowns with four interceptions as senior in 2009 at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio ... rushed 47 times for 238 yards and six TDs in 2009 ... completed 15 of 20 throws for 251 yards and two TDs in 2009 game vs. St. Edward ... helped Moeller to #5 ranking in final 2009 Ohio Division I Associated Press poll with 9-2 record, losing in Ohio Division I Region 4 state playoff quarterfinal to Middletown ... honorable mention pick on Cincinnati Enquirer Football All-Stars squad for 2009 ... named to Offense-Defense Top 250, Rivals.com 250 and SI.com/TAKKLE Top 200 lists for 2009 season ... completed 158 of 292 for 1,731 yards and 11 TDs with eight interceptions as junior in 2008 ... started for East squad in January 2010 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ... played for coach Jon Rodenberg at Moeller ... born Oct. 23, 1991 ... son of Rick and Jennifer Hendrix ... enrolled in College of Science majoring in Science pre-professional studies..

BENNETT

JACKSON CB

6-0

185

Hazlet, N.J. (Raritan) • Birthdate: 9-16-91 • Major: Undecided

JACKSON’S CAREER HIGHS Carries: 1, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Rushing Yards: 20, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Longest Rush: 20, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Rushing Touchdowns: None Kickoff Returns: 6, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Kickoff Return Yards: 126, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Longest Kick Return: 43, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Receptions: None Receiving Yards: None Longest Reception: None Receiving Touchdowns: None All-Purpose Yards: 146, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Total Tackles: 4, vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010) Solo Tackles: 3, vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 1, vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010)

CAREER: Recruited to Notre Dame as a wide receiver but saw majority of action on special teams as a freshman ... served as one of the Irish kick returners and top kickoff/punt return tacklers ... Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year in 2010 ... has seen action in 13 career games ... moved to the secondary for the start of spring practice. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... Notre Dame Special Teams Player of the Year ... served as lead kickoff returner and one of the top gunners on punt and kickoff return defense ... returned 29 kickoffs for a total of 645 yards, good for an average of 22.24 yards per return ... ranked 88th in the FBS in kickoff returns (22.24) ... raced 43 yards on his first career kickoff return, the longest return of the season for Notre Dame, at Boston College ... finished the game versus the Eagles with 111 yards on four kickoff returns, good for a 27.8 yard average ... ran 20 yards on a fake punt to help setup a Notre Dame touchdown against Tulsa ... took the opening kickoff against Utah and returned it 35 yards ... registered 10 tackles on special teams, including nine on kickoff return ... the 10 total special teams tackles ranked second best on the team (only Steve Filer had more with 11) ... his nine kickoff return tackles was tied with Filer for most on the team ... recorded four solo tackles, all on kickoff return, in his Irish debut against Purdue and added another tackle against Michigan ... added one tackle during the matchup with Western Michigan ... added a pair of kickoff return tackles in the victory over Army ... added a tackle on kickoff return in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 270 snaps on special teams, tied with Steve Filer and Dan Fox for the most of any Irish player ... totaled six snaps on offense. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named second-best wide receiver in New Jersey by SuperPrep ... recorded 40 receptions for 729 yards and rushed 20 times for 350 yards as senior in 2009 at Raritan High School in Hazlet, N.J. ... also played defensive back and intercepted four passes in 2009 ... led high Raritan to 8-3 record in 2009 ... named second-team all-state, first-team all-area and first-team all-Group 2 following senior season by Newark Star-Ledger ... selected first-team all-area by Asbury Park Press ... named preseason first-team all-state by MaxPreps ... scored

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Year 2010

Tackles Fumbles G-S TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT 13-0 10 9 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

JACKSON’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year 2010

KR 29

Yds Avg TD LG 645 22.2 0 43

PR Yds Avg TD 0 0 0.0 0

LG 0

JACKSON’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Rush RCV PR KR IR 20 0 0 645 0

Total Avg/G 665 55.4

ETHAN DE

6-4

300

Portland, Ore. (Lincoln) • Birthdate: 12-18-89 • Major: Finance

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HISTORY & RECORDS

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Moved to defensive tackle in Notre Dame’s 4-3 defensive alignment and appeared in all 12 games while starting 11 contests (did not start against Navy) ... led Irish with four sacks and tied for third on team with six and a half tackles for loss ... ranked ninth on team with 32 tackles and added one pass breakup, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick ... very active at Michigan, recording four tackles including one tackle for loss ... tallied three tackles against Michigan State and also recorded first blocked kick of career ... blocked Spartans’ extra-point attempt with 1:24 remaining in third quarter to help preserve three-point victory ... it was first blocked kick recorded by Irish since Trevor Laws blocked field goal at Stanford in 2007 season finale ... at Purdue registered first career fumble recovery on final drive to secure Notre Dame’s victory ... had terrific all-around performance against Washington, totaling five tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and forced one fumble ... tallied three tackles with one and a

2010 SEASON REVIEW

JOHNSON

2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish this season ... joined LB Darius Fleming, CB Gary Gray, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, S Harrison Smith, ILB Manti Te’o and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... totaled 34 tackles on the season, including six tackles for loss (21 yards), five of which were for sacks (19 yards) ... ranked second on the team in sacks and fourth in tackles for loss ... tallied two sacks and three total tackles in the season-opening victory over Purdue ... collected three tackles against both Michigan and Michigan State ... registered one solo stop against both Stanford and Boston College ... posted three tackles against Pittsburgh ... posted a season high of five stops, including one and a half sacks and a fumble recovery against Western Michigan ... registered three tackles, including one for loss versus Navy ... recorded three tackles, one and a half for loss and one and a half sacks and a pass breakup against Tulsa ... recorded tackles for loss in three straight games (Western Michigan, Navy and Tulsa) ... made a pair of tackles in the victory at USC to close the regular season ... collected three assisted tackles in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 674 snaps on defense, the second most of any Irish defensive lineman.

COACHES & STAFF

Year 2010

CAREER: Strong and talented defensive lineman who played defensive end as freshman in Notre Dame’s 3-4 defensive scheme and slid inside to defensive tackle as sophomore in 4-3 defense run ... moved back to defensive end in Bob Diaco’s 3-4 defense last fall ... has played in all 38 games in his Notre Dame career and started 28 contests, including all 13 in 2010 ... totaled 83 tackles including 17.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks ... active leader on the Irish in sacks ... second among active players in tackles for loss, second in tackles for loss yardage and second in sacks yardage (trails only Darius Fleming in those categories) ... added five pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

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JACKSON’S CAREER SPECIAL TEAM STATS

JOHNSON’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 6, vs. Connecticut (Nov. 21, 2009) Solo Tackles: 5, at USC (Nov. 29, 2008) Assisted Tackles: 4, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.0, three times (last vs. Purdue, Sept. 4, 2010) Sacks: 2.0, twice (last vs. Purdue, Sept. 4, 2010) Interceptions: None Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Fumble Recoveries: 1, three times (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Pass Breakups: 2, at Michigan State (Sept. 20, 2008) Blocked Kicks: 1, vs. Michigan State (Sept. 19, 2009)

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13 touchdowns and converted 53 PATs for 131 points as senior, ranking 26th in New Jersey scoring ... caught 35 passes for 509 yards with four TDs during junior season in 2008 and rushed 35 times for 267 yards and four TDs ... added two passing TDs, two punt returns for TDs and one kickoff return for a score during junior campaign ... averaged 38 yards per kickoff return and 18 yards per punt return in 2008 ... participated in New Jersey vs. Northeast All-Star Football Classic in June 2009 ... also competed in track and field as sprinter and high hurdler ... played for coach Bob Generelli at Raritan ... born Sept. 16, 1991 ... son of Bennett Sr. and Grace Jackson ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES half tackles for loss and one and a half sacks against Washington State in Alamodome ... recorded career-high six tackles in home finale against Connecticut, including one and a half tackles for loss and one sack ... notched three tackles in season finale at Stanford ... earned 262:54 of playing time and made 51 special-teams appearances. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, including four starts (vs. Purdue, Washington, Boston College and Hawai’i) ... had a sound rookie campaign for the Irish compiling 18 total tackles (nine solo, nine assists) and dropping five ball-carriers for a loss ... also added 3.5 sacks and hurried quarterbacks two other times ... tied for team-high honors in sacks ... his first career tackle came against San Diego State in the seasonopening victory ... recorded his first two career pass break-ups against Michigan State ... became Notre Dame’s third freshman to start on the year vs. Purdue ... tallied two tackles (both assists) and had a quarterback hurry against the Boilers ... registered his second career start at Washington and tallied a tackle (assist) and sack ... against Boston College, he started for the third time and tallied two tackles (solo, assist) and a tackle for loss vs. the Eagles ... was a bright spot in the defensive line rotation vs. USC ... tallied five tackles and a sack in the regular-season finale against the Trojans ... finished his rookie season with a solid performance vs. Hawai’i in Notre Dame’s bowl game ... tied for the team high with two sacks, adding to Notre Dame’s eight team sacks against the Warriors ... logged 154:35 of playing time with 16 special-teams appearances. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio but could not due to injury ... touted by Rivals.com as the top player in the Pacific Northwest ... named to the Orange County Register’s Fab 15 team as one of he top 15 players in the western U.S. ... suffered a sprained knee in the first game of his senior season that caused him to miss the remainder of the season ... totaled 83 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior ... earned second-team all-state honors from The Oregonian following junior year ... named first-team all-conference as a junior and defensive player of the year for his conference following junior campaign ... played defensive tackle as a sophomore and junior when he had 24 combined sacks before switching to defensive end as a senior in a newly implemented 3-4 defense ... Lincoln registered a 21-3 record during his sophomore and junior seasons ... labeled by Rivals.com as the top player in Oregon and the second-best defensive end in the nation ... rated the 26th-best prospect by Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com ... ranked the 32nd-best player in his class by Tom Lemming and CSTV as well as Rivals.com ... Scout.com considered him the 49th-best player in the nation, the top player in Oregon and fourth-best defensive end prospect ... also participated in track and field for the Cardinals ... won the shot put at the Portland Interscholastic League meet and placed sixth at the state meet ... spent the summer after both his sophomore and junior years working as an intern in a Portland law firm ... played football for coach Chad Carlson at Lincoln ... born Dec. 18, 1989 ... son of Daniel and Rita Johnson ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance.

JOHNSON’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2008 TT UT AT SDSU (9.6) 1 0 1 UM (9.13) 1 0 1 at MSU (9.20) 0 0 0 *PUR (9.27) 2 0 2 STAN (10.4) 1 0 1 at UNC (10.11) 1 1 0 *at UW (10.25) 1 0 1 PITT (11.1) 1 0 1 *at BC (11.8) 2 1 1 vs. Navy (11.15) 0 0 0 SYR (11.22) 1 0 1 at USC (11.29) 5 5 0 *at Hawai’i (12.24) 2 2 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-4 0.0-0 1.0-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 2.0-6

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 2.0-6

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) *WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) *BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) *at PITT (11.14) *UCONN (11.21) *at STAN (11.28)

TT UT AT 2 1 1 4 3 1 3 0 3 2 2 0 5 3 2 2 0 2 1 0 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 2 4 3 2 1

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-7 0.5-2 0.0-0 1.5-14 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.5-12 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-6 0.5-2 0.0-0 1.5-14 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-10 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

TT UT AT 3 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 2 5 1 4 3 1 2 3 2 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 3

TFL 2.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.5-6 1.0-2 1.5-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 2.0-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.5-6 0.0-0 1.5-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

JOHNSON’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S 13-4 12-11 13-13 38-28

Tackles TT 18 31 34 83

UT 9 15 13 37

AT 9 16 21 46

TFL 5.0-21 6.5-39 6.0-21 17.5-81

Scks 3.5-17 4.0-32 5.0-19 12.5-68

Fumbles FF FR 0 0-0 1 2-0 0 1-0 1 3-0

PBU INT 2 0-0 1 0-0 2 0-0 5 0-0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

JONES WR |

5-11

187

Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville) • Birthdate: 7-19-92 • Major: Undecided

JONES’ CAREER HIGHS

CAREER: Talented young wideout saw action in 12 games as a rookie ... gained experience at all three wide receiver positions ... hauled in 23 catches for 306 yards and three touchdowns in 2010 ... first freshman wideout in school history to catch touchdown passes in each of his first two career games ... became the second freshman wide receiver in school history to register a touchdown in the season opener ... enters 2011 as a projected starter at wideout.

G-S 12-7

Rec 23

Yds 306

TD 3

LG 53

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 1.9 13.3 25.5

COACHES & STAFF

JONES’ CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 *PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) *at NAVY (10.23) *TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY (11.20) at USC (11.27) *vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

Rec 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 0 0 1

Yds 41 73 10 21 14 37 7 53 31

Avg TD 13.7 1 24.3 1 5.0 0 21.0 0 14.0 0 37.0 0 7.0 0 10.6 1 6.2 0 Did Not Play 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 19 19.0 0

LG 21 53 7 21 14 37 7 17 9

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HISTORY & RECORDS

2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in 12 games in 2010 (missed the Utah game with an injury) and started seven contests ... made his Irish debut against Purdue ... started against the Boilermakers, Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa and Miami (Fla.) ... recorded 23 season receptions for 306 yards and three touchdowns ... registered four catches of 20 yards or more ... 14 of 23 receptions resulted in a TD or first down ... three of six catches on third-down plays resulted in a TD or first down ... first freshman wideout in school history to catch TD passes in each of his first two career games ... became the second freshman wideout in Notre Dame history to register a touchdown in the Irish season opener ... recorded a five-yard touchdown reception against Purdue ... finished the game with the Boilermakers with three receptions for 41 yards ... collected three passes for a career-best 73 against Michigan ... hauled in a 53-yard touchdown pass from Crist against the Wolverines ... hooked up with Dayne Crist for 37 yards to help set up a Notre Dame field goal in the second quarter against Pittsburgh ... the 37-yard grab was the second longest of Jones’ brief career ... recorded one reception for 21 yards against Stanford ... registered a 16-yard touchdown reception against Navy ... added 53 yards receiving versus the Midshipmen ... registered 31 yards on five receptions against Tulsa ... collected a 19-yard catch in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 531 snaps on offense, the second most of any Irish wide receiver.

JONES’ CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2010

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Receptions: 5, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Receiving Yards: 73, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Longest Reception: 53, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Receiving Touchdowns: 1, three times (last vs. Navy, Oct. 23, 2010) All-Purpose Yards: 73, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010)

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senior season ... rated 84th nationally on The Kickoff Top 120 ... selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Fla., and caught three passes for 29 yards ... helped Gainesville to Georgia state championship game in 2009 for first time since 1982 ... rated sixth-best player in Georgia by SuperPrep ... selected to Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120 team ... caught 81 passes for 979 yards as junior in 2008 ... first-team all-state pick by Associated Press and Georgia Sports Writers Association following junior campaign in 2008 ... helped high school team advance to Georgia state quarterfinals in 2008 ... averaged 19.6 yards on kickoff returns and 17.5 yards on punt returns as junior ... enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2010, ... father Andre Jones was defensive end at Notre Dame from 1987-91 and played on 1988 Notre Dame national championship team ... uncle is Philip Daniels, defensive lineman with Washington Redskins ... godfather is former Notre Dame flanker Raghib “Rocket” Ismail ... played for coach Bruce Miller at Gainesville ... born July 19, 1992 ... son of Andre and Jones ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected as SuperPrep AllAmerican and 13th-best wide receiver nationally ... named MaxPreps. com second-team All-American as senior in 2009 ... finished with 76 receptions for 1,399 yards and 18 touchdowns as senior at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Ga. ... also scored TDs via rushing, passing and fumble return in 2009 ... listed as 35th best player nationally on Sporting News Top 100 ... ranked 40th-best player nationally by SI.com/TAKKLE ... listed 68th-best player and 10th-best wide receiver in ESPNU 150 ... ranked by Scout.com as 138th-best prospect in 2009 ... Rivals.com ranked him 141stbest player in 2009 ... rated on the Offense-Defense 250 list ... member of Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Top 50 team ... selected in 2009 preseason to Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Super 11 squad ... named first-team all-state by Georgia Sports Writers Association following 2009

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES KAPRON

LEWIS-MOORE DE

6-4

300

Weatherford, Texas (Weatherford)• Birthdate: 1-24-90 • Major: Marketing

sive linemen ... recorded 20 solo and 42 assisted stops ... added two and a half tackles for loss (19 yards) and two sacks (19 yards) ... registered four tackles and a sack for minus-14 yards in the season-opening victory over Purdue ... collected three solo tackles and three more assisted stops against Michigan ... registered six more tackles, including two solo stops, against Stanford ... added a solo tackle for the Irish against Pittsburgh ... made just two tackles, but added a sack for minus-five yards and forced fumble against Western Michigan ... collected a career-high 10 tackles, including three solo stops, against Navy ... registered eight assisted tackles in the victory over Utah ... posted four solo tackles (seven overall) in the win over Army at Yankee stadium ... recorded seven tackles for the second straight game in the victory at USC ... four of which were solo stops ... collected four tackles, all assisted stops, in he Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 680 snaps on defense, the most of any Irish defensive lineman. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Made tremendous strides as sophomore, appearing in all 12 games and starting nine, after not seeing action as freshman ... led Irish defensive line and ranked sixth on team with 46 tackles ... recorded second-most tackles for loss on team with seven and his two and a half sacks ranked third ... added one forced fumble and one fumble recovery ... recovered fumble in Irish debut against Nevada ... started for first time against Michigan State and responded with four tackles and forced one fumble ... credited with four solo tackles at Purdue including first career tackle for loss ... tallied seven tackles, including two tackles for loss and first career sack, against Washington ... continued to be one of top defensive linemen on team against USC when he recorded five tackles with one and a half tackles for loss and one-half sack ... registered six tackles against Boston College ... notched five tackles with one tackle for loss against Washington State ... tied career high with seven tackles against Navy, including one tackle for loss and one sack ... totaled 227:26 of playing time and made 51 appearances on special teams.

LEWIS-MOORE’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 10, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Solo Tackles: 4, five times (last at USC, Nov. 27, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 8, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.0, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Sacks: 1.0, four times (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Interceptions: None Forced Fumble: 1, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Fumble Recoveries: 1, twice (last vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 9, 2010) Pass Breakups: 1, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010)

CAREER: Has played in 25 games in his Notre Dame career and started 22 contests, including all 13 in 2010 ... totaled 108 career tackles, most of any Irish defensive lineman, including nine and a half tackles for loss and four and a half sacks ... added two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one pass breakup ... has two years of eligibility remaining ... paced the Irish defensive line in tackles in each of the last two seasons ... played both defensive end and tackle as sophomore but moved exclusively to defensive end in 2010 as the Irish switched to a 3-4 defense ... hard-working player has added approximately 70 pounds to his body since he arrived on campus. 2010 (JUNIOR): Started all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish ... joined LB Darius Fleming, CB Gary Gray, DE Ethan Johnson, S Harrison Smith, ILB Manti Te’o and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... totaled 62 tackles, which ranked fifth on the team but first among defen-

2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to the Fabulous 55 team by the Austin American-Statesman for top players in Texas ... ranked No. 33 on the Fab 55 list ... considered the 29th-best prospect in Texas and the third-best defensive end in the Lone Star State by SuperPrep ... named a SuperPrep All-American as the 41st-best defensive line prospect in the country ... ranked the 33rd-best player in Texas by Rivals.com and the 13th-best strongside defensive end by the ... rated by Scout.com as the 32nd-best defensive end in the nation ... as a junior, collected 50 tackles and added six sacks, two forced fumbles and three recovered fumbles ... received second-team all-district honors following junior season ... helped lead the football team to the playoffs as a sophomore and junior ... named honorable mention all-district following sophomore season ... also played basketball for the Kangaroos ... led his team to one conference win after pouring in 31 points and grabbing 12 rebounds ... averaged a doubledouble for the Weatherford basketball team ... named newcomer of the year following his freshman season on the basketball team for district 4-5A by the Dallas Morning News ... also was a member of the track and field team ... played football for coach Kenny Wheaton ... born Jan. 24, 1990 ... son of Wanna Lewis and Archie Moore ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in marketing.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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AT 0 0 3 0 3 2 4 1 3 2 0 2

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 2.0-9 1.5-4 0.5-2 1.0-4 1.0-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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FR 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2010 TT *PUR (9.4) 4 *UM (9.11) 6 *at MSU (9.18) 0 *STAN (9.25) 6 *at BC (10.2) 1 *PITT (10.9) 4 *WMU (10.16) 2 *at NAVY (10.23) 10 *TULSA (10.30) 3 *UTAH (11.13) 8 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 7 *at USC (11.27) 7 *vs. MIAMI (12.31) 4 * - games started

UT 1 3 0 2 0 1 1 3 1 0 4 4 0

AT 3 3 0 4 1 3 1 7 2 8 3 3 4

TFL 1.0-14 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-5 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 1.0-14 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard) • Birthdate: 11-20-90 • Major: Management-Consulting

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Inverness, Ill. (Fremd) • Birthdate: 1-5-92 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Big offensive tackle prospect who spent his freshman season concentrating on strength and conditioning ... tutored by returning starters Zack Martin and Taylor Dever ... enters fall practice looking to compete for a spot in the offensive line rotation.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: USA Today first-team prep AllAmerica offensive lineman ... EA Sports first-team All-American ... named to Parade magazine All-America team for 2009 as one of 18 offensive and defensive linemen ... MaxPreps #30 national prospect and secondteam All-American ... played offensive right tackle for Fremd High School in Palatine, Ill. ... Gatorade Player of the Year for state of Illinois in 2009

CAREER: Started all 13 games in 2010, his first in an Irish uniform ... started 11 games at left tackle and two games at right tackle ... 2010 Guardian of the Year Award from the Guardian Life Insurance Company (a sponsor of Irish football on IMG College radio broadcasts) as the top Notre Dame offensive lineman ... did not see any game action in 2009 ... enters 2011 as the projected starter at left tackle.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

COACHES & STAFF

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THE FIGHTING IRISH

2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) *WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) *BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) *at PITT (11.14) *UCONN (11.21) *at STAN (11.28)

... selected to Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 8A all-state football squad for 2009 (one of 18) ... named to Chicago Tribune all-state team as senior in 2009 after helping Fremd to perfect regular season and final 11-1 finish after falling in Illinois Class 8A quarterfinals ... first-team pick on Champaign News-Gazette all-state squad for 2009 ... rated #13 offensive lineman nationally by SuperPrep ... rated 103rd nationally on The Kickoff Top 120 ... made 32 tackles on defense as senior in 2009 ... played in 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named to Daily Herald Northwest Suburban all-area team for 2009 and 2008 ... helped team average 331 yards per game ... helped Fremd to 8-3 record as junior in 2008 ... attended U.S. Army All-American Combine in January 2009 and Notre Dame football camp in summer of 2009 ... earned special mention on all-area team as sophomore in 2007 ... played for coach Mike Donatucci at Fremd ... born Jan. 5, 1992 ... son of Greg and Erin Lombard ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

HERE COME THE IRISH

LEWIS-MOORE’S CAREER STATS

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish this season ... joined C Braxston Cave, OG Chris Stewart and OG Trevor Robinson as the only players on the offensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... won the Guardian of the Year Award from the Guardian Life Insurance Company (a sponsor of Irish football on IMG College radio broadcasts) as the top Notre Dame offensive lineman ... made his first career start against Purdue ... started 11 games at left tackle and two games at right tackle (vs. Pittsburgh and Western Michigan) ... named Jimmy Rogers, Jr. Most Valuable Lineman following the victory over Miami (Fla.) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 831 snaps on offense, the most of any Irish offense lineman and second-most of any Notre Dame player. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action for Irish. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 Under Armour All-American game in Orlando ... named to Best in Midwest team by Detroit Free Press as the fifth-best player and second-best offensive lineman (behind future classmate Chris Watt) in the Midwest ... ranked as 107th-best prospect in the SI/TAKKLE Top 200 ... rated 110th in ESPNU150 and 10th-best offensive tackle according to ESPN ... named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team as an offensive lineman in senior year ... selected first-team all-state in 2008 by Indianapolis Star and Associated Press ... also named to Indianapolis Star’s 2008 Super Team ... tallied 114 pancake blocks during senior campaign ... first-team all-state selection as senior and junior ... named to Bloomington Herald Times Junior All-State team as sophomore ... selected to Bloomington Herald Times Top 33 team as junior and senior ... selected as SuperPrep All-American and 20th-best offensive lineman ... SuperPrep ranked him as 16th-best player in the Midwest ... ranked as second-best prospect in the Rivals.com Indiana postseason rankings ... member of Indiana Class 3A State Championship team as sophomore with 12-3 record ... helped lead high school team to 14-1 record and second consecutive Indiana Class 3A state championship as junior in 2007 ... started both ways as sophomore along offensive and defensive lines ... recorded 73 tackles including five tackles for loss as defensive tackle during sophomore season in 2006 ... father played football at Kentucky ... played for head coach Vince Lorenzano at Bishop Chatard High School ... brother Nick joined Irish in 2011 as an offensive lineman ... born Nov. 20, 1990 ... full name is Zachary Edward Martin ... son of Pam and Keith Martin ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in management-consulting MARTIN’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

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Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) • Birthdate: 8-16-91 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Recruited to Notre Dame as a quarterback but moved to wide receiver for the start of spring practice ... spent freshman season on the Irish scout team as a quarterback for the first half of the season and played wide receiver for the second half of the year. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team quarterback on Cincinnati Enquirer Division I Football All-Stars squad for 2009 ... threw for 1,800 yards and 16 touchdowns while completing 67 percent of his throws as senior in 2009 for St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati ... earned all-league honors in 2009 while helping St. Xavier to Cincinnati Greater Catholic League South title ... helped St. Xavier to final number-four ranking in Associated Press poll to end 2009 regular season – and 9-3 final record following regional semifinal playoff loss to Elder in 2009 Ohio Division I playoffs ... completed 20 of 28 passes in that Elder game, his final high school contest, for 221 yards and a TD ... hit 14 of 17 throws for 194 yards and three TDs in first-round state playoff win vs. Centerville ... completed 66 of 124 passes for 752 yards and three TDs as junior in 208 despite laying in only four games due to collarbone injury ... career numbers at St. Xavier included 3,496 passing yards and 28 TDs ... also a starting forward in basketball in 2009-10 for St. Xavier ... father Gary is former basketball captain at Xavier ... grandfather Larry Krutko played football as fullback at West Virginia and three seasons with NFL Pittsburgh Steelers in 1958-60 ... mother Mary is a television personality in Cincinnati real estate market ... from same high school that produced 2001 Irish captain and current Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker Rocky Boiman ... played for head coach Steve Specht at St. Xavier ... born Aug. 16, 1991 ... son of Gary and Mary Massa ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

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Youngstown, Ohio (Cardinal Mooney) • Birthdate: 5-20-89 • Major: Finance

CAREER: Has played in 12 career games ... missed half of last season due to injury ... has contributed predominantly on special teams and scout team for the Irish ... enters 2011 in competition for playing time at one of the safety positions. 2010 (JUNIOR): Played in seven games for the Irish, including Purdue, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Western Michigan and Tulsa (missed the final three games of regular season and the bowl game due to injury) ... totaled five tackles ... recorded three solo and two assisted stops ... added one-half tackle for loss (1 yard) and one forced fumble ... made one solo tackle at Boston College ... posted an assisted tackle against Pittsburgh ... registered three tackles, including two solo stops, in the victory over Western Michigan ... also added a half tackle for loss and forced fumble versus the Broncos ... totaled 22 snaps on defense.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action.

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6-2

238

CAREER: Has seen action in 23 games over Irish career, predominantly on special teams ... battled a knee injury for most of 2010 ... did not play as freshman but proved to be a valuable asset on multiple special-teams units as only three players made more special-teams appearances in 2009 ... enters fall practice to compete for starting spot at inside linebacker ... missed 2009 spring drills while recovering from knee injury that shortened his freshman season. 2010 (JUNIOR): Played in 11 games for the Irish (did not play against Utah or USC) ... majority of playing time came on a variety of special teams units ... totaled 11 tackles ... recorded six solo and three assisted stops ... registered three tackles against Michigan State, Stanford and Miami (Fla.) ... collected solo tackles against Michigan, Stanford and Army ... registered one tackle against Army ... saw increased action in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) following an injury to Manti Te’o ... totaled 70 snaps on defense. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 12 games during 2009 season, making his first career appearance against Nevada in opener ... recorded 10 total tackles ... notched multi-tackle games against Nevada and Connecticut ... also recorded one tackle each against Michigan State, USC, Washington State, Navy and Stanford ... saw 4:29 of playing time and logged 180 appearances on special teams ... only Steve Filer (213 appearances), Scott Smith (209) and Bobby Burger (183) made more special-teams appearances. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... placed on all-Southern California team by Southern California Football Coaches Association and Orange County Register ... named to first-team all-Southern California team by GoldenStatePreps.com ... named a third-team all-state selection by CalHiSports.com as a senior ... recorded 79 tackles and one sack in 11 games during senior season ... named to the 2007 L.A. Times preseason All-Southland team ... one of just two juniors selected to the all-CIF Pac-5 Division team after his junior season ... selected to the second team allstate underclass squad following junior season in which he recorded 101 tackles, 30 tackles for loss,10 sacks and forced five fumbles ... ranked by Scout.com the eighth-best middle linebacker in the country and the 16thbest prospect in California ... considered the 22nd-best player in California by SuperPrep and the third-best linebacker in the state ... Rivals.com rated him No. 31 in the state of California and the 11th-best inside linebacker ... three-year starter for the Knights ... as a sophomore starting in the Southern Section Division III championship game, recorded 22 tackles in a loss to Dominguez H.S. ... father Mike played at USC and was a long snapper for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL ... cousin Bruce Luizzi also played at USC ... high school teammate of classmate Dayne Crist ... numerous notable alumni from Notre Dame High School include actresses Rachel Bilson and Kirsten Dunst, University of Pittsburgh head basketball coach Jamie Dixon and current NFL players Justin Fargas and Nick Folk ... played for coach

HISTORY & RECORDS

Tackles Fumbles TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU Did Not Play 5-0 1 1 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 7-0 5 3 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 1 0-0 0 12-0 6 4 2 0.5-1 0.0-0 1 0-0 0

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Burbank, Calif. (Notre Dame) • Birthdate: 10-18-89 • Major: Sociology

COACHES & STAFF

MCCARTHY’S CAREER STATS

MCDONALD

THE FIGHTING IRISH

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named Gatorade Player of the Year for Ohio ... finalist for Mr. Football award in Ohio ... earned secondteam All-America honors from USA Today following senior season ... one of five future Irish players placed on the EA Sports All-America third team ... named offensive player of the year for Division IV by the Associated Press and the quarterback on the Associated Press NE Inland Division IV all-district football team ... ranked by Scout.com as the sixth-best Ohio prospect and eighth-best safety in the nation ... Rivals.com rated him to be the 12th-best player in Ohio and the 14th-best safety in the country ... played in first 12 games for Mooney and helped team go undefeated in those contests while being ranked No. 1 in Ohio and No. 9 in the nation by USA Today ... rushed for 1,340 yards with 15 TDs and passed for 625 yards with seven TDs as a senior ... posted 137 tackles and nine sacks during senior season ... gained 128 yards on the ground with one TD and passed for 103 yards with two TDs to lead Mooney to a 21-17 win over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s ... rushed for 161 yards and two TDs in the Cardinals 28-0 victory over Bishop Watterson in the regular-season finale ... as a junior, helped lead his team to a state championship - the sixth in school history - after playing both quarterback and defensive back ... in the state title game, rushed 22 times for 161 yards and a TD and completed two of four passes for 61 yards en route to the 26-12 victory ... threw for 785 yards and eight TDs while rushing for 1,910 yards and 21 TDs during junior season and added 112 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions on defense ... grandfather Jack Mayo attended Notre Dame from 1943-47 and was captain of the baseball team his final year ... older brother Kyle played safety at Notre Dame from 2005-09 and was captain in ’09 ... older brother Brian also attended Notre Dame and graduated in ’06 ... played for coach P.J. Fecko at Mooney ... named to National Honor Society ... four-year member of the student council, spanish and science clubs in high school ... born May 20, 1989 ... son of John and Janet McCarthy ... second youngest of four children (all boys) ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance.

ANTHONY

HERE COME THE IRISH

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in five games for Irish against Nevada, Washington State, Navy, Pittsburgh and Connecticut ... played primarily on special teams but also contributed as backup safety against Nevada and Washington State ... made Irish debut against Nevada in season opener ... recorded first career tackle against Washington State in San Antonio ... logged 1:08 of playing time and made 15 special-teams appearances.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES Kevin Rooney ... born Oct. 18, 1989 ... son of Mike and Cathy McDonald ... youngest of three children ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in sociology. MCDONALD’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

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Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach) • Birthdate: 5-14-90 • Major: Industrial Design

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Tackles Fumbles G-S TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU Did Not Play 12-0 10 5 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 11-0 11 6 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 23-0 21 11 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0

ZEKE

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Raleigh, N.C. (Southeast Raleigh) • Birthdate: 11-15-91 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Spent freshman season on the Irish scout team ... named Notre Dame Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year in 2010 ... enters fall practice in competition for playing time at one of the linebacker spots. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season ... selected Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year at year-end banquet for his stellar contributions in practice situations against the first-team offense. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named SuperPrep All-American and eighth-best player in North Carolina by SuperPrep ... earned All-America accolades at inside linebacker in 2009 from PrepStar ... named first-team all-state as senior by NCPreps.com ... tallied 120 tackles and 10 sacks during senior season in 2009 at Southeast Raleigh High School in Raleigh, N.C. ... helped Southeast Raleigh to 10-3 record and second round of North Carolina state playoffs in 2009 ... scored tying touchdown for Bulldogs as running back on three-yard plunge in fourth quarter of second-round playoff game to force overtime ... key member of defense that limited five opponents to a touchdown or less ... named eighth-best player in North Carolina by Charlotte Observer ... recorded 125 tackles with seven sacks and added 30 receptions and seven touchdowns as tight end during junior campaign in 2008 ... led Southeast Raleigh to 11-3 record in 2008 ... registered 110 tackles and one interception as a sophomore in 2007 ... played for coach Daniel Finn at Southeast Raleigh ... born Nov. 15, 1991 ... son of Jeffrey and Tammie Moore ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters.

MOTTA’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 11, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Solo Tackles: 5, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 6, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 1.0, vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 9, 2010) Sacks: 0.5, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Interceptions: 1, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Forced Fumble: None Fumble Recoveries: 1, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Pass Breakups: 1, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010)

CAREER: Has played in 25 career games, including eight starts in 2010 ... has totaled 62 tackles, 36 solo stops, two tackles for loss, one-half sack, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one interception ... talented, young player enrolled early in 2009 and spent the spring of 2010 practicing at linebacker before moving to safety in fall ... utilized more towards middle and end of freshman season as extra rusher in box ... carved out major contributing role on special teams in first year with Irish ... starts 2011 as potential starter alongside Harrison Smith at safety. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games for the Irish, starting against Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah, USC and Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 50 tackles ... recorded 30 solo and 20 assisted stops ... ranked seventh on the team in tackles ... added one and a half tackles for loss (one yard), one fumble recovery, one interception and two pass breakups ... tallied three tackles, including two solo stops against Purdue ... registered four tackles and a pass breakup against Michigan ... registered career-highs in total tackles (11), solo stops (five) and assisted tackles (six) against Michigan State ... added a half tackle for loss and interception against the Spartans ... registered three solo stops and four tackles overall against Stanford and three total stops (all solo tackles) against Pittsburgh ... added a tackle for loss against the Panthers ... registered four tackles, two solo, in the victory over Western Michigan ... totaled six tackles, five assisted stops, against Navy ... collected three tackles, two solo stops, against Utah ... totaled four solo tackles in the regular season finale at USC ... recorded four tackles, three solos, in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 553 snaps on defense, the fourth most of any Irish defensive back and the second most of any safety. 2009 (FRESHMAN): One of three freshmen to play in every game ... contributed primarily on special teams and also moved back and forth between outside linebacker and safety ... participated on four special teams units and was standout performer on kickoff coverage where he was credited with eight tackles ... ranked fourth on the team in special-teams tackles with eight and tied for second on squad in kickoff return tackles ... finished season with 12 tackles including one-half sack and one-half tackle for loss ... registered four tackles, including half a sack, against Washington State at San Antonio’s Alamodome ... notched three stops against Michigan State ... earned 11:06 of playing time and ranked fifth on team with 166 appearances on special teams.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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PBU 0 2 2

INT 0-0 1-0 1-0

TT 3 4 11 4 3 3 4 6 1 3 0 4 4

UT 2 2 5 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 0 4 3

AT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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CAREER: Has seen action in one game through his first three seasons with Irish and enters spring ready to compete for playing time at nose guard. 2010 (JUNIOR): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Participated in one game and did not record a tackle ... made Irish debut in San Antonio’s Alamodome against Washington State as reserve defensive lineman. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... one of 11 players from Kentucky named to the 2007 All-Southern Team by the Orlando Sentinel ... selected as a first-team Kentucky all-state performer by the Associated Press following his senior year ... received second-team all-state honors following junior season from the Associated Press ... named a second-team all-state selection following his junior and senior seasons by the Louisville CourierJournal ... selected to the Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 team as the 89th-best prospect in the region and eighth-best defensive tackle in the southeast ... rated the second-best player in Kentucky by Rivals.com and the 22nd-best defensive tackle in the nation ... ranked by Scout.com as the 16th-best defensive tackle in the country and the third-best player in Kentucky ... recorded 41 tackles and three sacks as a senior ... placed on the preseason Tremendous 26 team, as selected by Kentucky high school coaches, prior to his senior season ... posted 68 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three blocked extra points and one blocked punt as a junior ... totaled 126 tackles in his high school career, including 31.5 tackles for loss ... four-year letterwinner in football and track and field ... three-time captain of the football team ... played football for coach Chris Wolfe at Pleasure Ridge Park ... member of the National Honor Society ... born Feb. 15, 1990 in Orange County Calif. ... son of Lance Newman Sr. ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a film, television and theatre major. NEWMAN’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

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1-0

Fumbles TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

2010 PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) *at NAVY (10.23) *TULSA (10.30) *UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY (11.20) *at USC (11.27) *vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

UT 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

HISTORY & RECORDS

TT 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 4 1 0 1 0

2010 SEASON REVIEW

MOTTA’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Point) • Birthdate: 2-15-90 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

COACHES & STAFF

Tackles G-S TT 12-0 12 13-8 50 25-8 62

Year 2009 2010 Total

NEWMAN

THE FIGHTING IRISH

MOTTA’S CAREER STATS

BRANDON

HERE COME THE IRISH

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2009 U.S. Army All-American Game in San Antonio ... selected to play in Hawaii Football Prep Classic, featuring all-star team from the U.S. mainland against all-star team from Hawaii ... Rivals.com ranked him 54th in Rivals100 rankings ... rated the eighth-best overall prospect in Florida according to Rivals.com’s postseason prospect rankings by state ... rated the 168th overall prospect in SI/TAKKLE Top 200 ... ranked 179th overall player according to Scout.com ... member of Florida Varsity Top 100 ... named Class 6A first-team all-state in Florida in 2007 and first-team academic all-state in 2008 for Florida Class 6A football ... named District 17 Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 ... named SuperPrep All-American as 25th-best linebacker nationally ... ranked 13th among Florida’s best players according to SuperPrep’s Florida 110 ... selected to the Jacksonville Times-Union’s Florida Super 75 squad ... tabbed the second-best outside linebacker in Florida by the Times-Union ... named first-team Class 6A all-state as a senior ... tallied 137 tackles including eight tackles for a loss and three sacks during senior campaign at Vero Beach High School... one of three early enrollees at Notre Dame, joining E.J. Banks and Tyler Stockton ... played for head coach Gary Coggin at Vero Beach High School ... born May 14, 1990 ... full name is Ezekiel Edward Motta ... son of Bill Motta, who was the defensive coordinator at Vero Beach High School ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as an industrial design major.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

TATE

NICHOLS OT

6-8

320

Walton, Ky. (Ryle) • Birthdate: 3-19-92 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Big offensive tackle prospect who spent his freshman season concentrating on strength and conditioning ... tutored by returning starters Zack Martin and Taylor Dever ... enters 2011 looking to compete for a spot in the offensive line rotation ... played tight end and defensive end in high school.

best player nationally and sixth-best defensive tackle in ESPNU 150 ... listed as seventh-best defensive tackle nationally and 85th-best player by Rivals. com ... rated ninth-best defensive tackle in country and 102nd-best prospect nationally by Scout.com ... ranked 108th player nationally by SI.com/TAKKLE ... rated on Offense-Defense Top 250 list ... rated 75th nationally by The Kickoff Top 120 ... tallied 60 tackles and 10 sacks as junior and named second-team all-First Coast by Jacksonville Times-Union ... helped Raines High School to 7-4 record and appearance in Florida state playoffs as sophomore in 2007 ... named to Jacksonville Times-Union second-team all-First Coast in 2007 ... also played basketball ... played for coach Deran Wiley at Raines ... born July 31, 1991 ... son of Louis Nix and Stephanie Ancrum ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.

2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Caught 28 passes for 455 yards and three touchdowns as senior tight end and defensive end in 2009 at Ryle High School in Union, Ken. ... one of 22 players on Class of the Commonwealth squad for 2009 by Lexington Herald-Leader ... secondteam 2009 all-state pick in Kentucky in athlete category by Louisville Courier-Journal ... first-team selection as tight end on Cincinnati Enquirer Northern Kentucky Football All-Stars ... one of two recipients of Brian Williams “That’s My Boy” Award given by local chapter of National Football Foundation to top scholar-athlete in Northern Kentucky ... helped Ryle to 9-4 record in 2009, including second-round Kentucky playoff loss to eventual state champion St. Xavier ... one of Ryle’s four losses in 2009 came to eventual state champion Highlands team that includes fellow Notre Dame teammate Austin Collinsworth ... played wide receiver as sophomore, then moved to tight end for junior and senior seasons ... distant relative of former Irish tight end Kyle Rudolph ... played for coach Bryson Warner at Ryle ... born March 19, 1992 ... son of Dave and Annie Nichols ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

LOUIS

NIX III NG

6-3

326

Jacksonville, Fla. (Raines)• Birthdate: 7-31-91 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Typical 3-4 nose guard prospect who spent his freshman season concentrating on strength and conditioning ... tutored by the departed Ian Williams ... enters fall practice looking to compete for a starting spot on the defensive line.

ANDREW

NUSS OG

6-5

303

Ashburn, Va. (Stone Bridge) • Birthdate: 12-7-88 • Major: Graduate Studies

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on the 2011 Irish roster (Harrison Smith, David Ruffer, Mike Ragone, Gary Gray and Taylor Dever are the others) ... has played in 23 career games, including 22 over the last two seasons ... versatile member of offensive line that provides depth on interior and shown the ability to slide outside to tackle if needed ... valuable member of Irish special teams units. 2010 (SENIOR): Played in all 13 games as a reserve lineman and specialteams member ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 51 snaps on offense. 2009 (JUNIOR): Saw action in 11 games during 2009 campaign (did not play against Boston College) as reserve offensive lineman and on special teams ... played primarily as reserve offensive guard ... received 106:56 of playing time and made 154 special-teams appearances ... ranked sixth on team in special-teams appearances. 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in three games (Navy, Washington, and Hawai’i) as a reserve offensive guard ... logged 15:27 of playing time and three special-teams appearances.

2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Did not see playing time as a reserve offensive lineman in his first season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Florida Super 75 and to Jacksonville Super 24 teams by Jacksonville Times-Union following his senior year in 2009 ... rated 59th nationally on Sporting News Top 100 list ... tabbed SuperPrep All-American and eighth-best defensive tackle nationally ... made 50 tackles and 10 sacks as senior in 2009 at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla. ... a 2009 all-First Coast pick as defensive lineman by Jacksonville Times-Union ... selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. ... tallied 19 combined sacks as a sophomore and junior in 2007 and 2008 ... selected to Jacksonville Times-Union Super 11 squad prior to senior season and was labeled “most disruptive” player in First Coast ... named to Super Southeast 120 team by Mobile Press-Register ... rated 64th-

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. with future teammate Golden Tate ... named to the all-Metro first-team offense by the Washington Post after helping the Bulldogs rush for over 3,000 yards as a senior ... ranked the second-best offensive lineman in Virginia and ninth best overall player in the state by the Roanoke Times ... rated the ninthbest prospect in Virginia and 22nd-best offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated the 18th-best interior lineman in the country by Tom Lemming ... Scout.com lists him as the 52nd-best offensive tackle in the country and the 20th-best prospect in Virginia ... named to the 2006 allMetro team by the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. ... rated 87th-best

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S Did Not Play 3-0 10-0 13-0 26-0

POSLUSZNY’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Tackles Fumbles TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU Did Not Play 10-0 3 2 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 6-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0 16-0 4 2 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0

G-S

POSLUSZNY ILB

6-0

36 235

Aliquippa, Pa. (Hopewell) • Birthdate: 9-21-89 • Major: Management-Entreprenurship

2010 (JUNIOR): Played in six games for the Irish during the season against Michigan, Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah and Miami (Fla.) ... recorded one tackle in 2010 ... an assisted tackle against Navy.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action as a rookie.

6-4

250

RAGONE’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3, vs. Connecticut (Nov. 21, 2009) Receiving Yards: 33, vs. Navy (Nov. 7, 2009) Receiving Touchdowns: None Longest Reception: 30, vs. Navy (Nov. 7, 2009)

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on 2011 Irish roster (Harrison Smith, David Ruffer, Andrew Nuss, Gary Gray and Taylor Dever are the others) ... has played in 35 career games, including nine starts ... has recorded 10 career receptions for 99 yards, including a career-long reception of 30 yards against Navy in 2009 ... talented tight end helps to form one of best tight end combinations in college football when combined with Tyler Eifert ... good hands and good speed have helped him at tight end as well as make him valuable contributor on special teams ... missed sophomore season while recovering from knee injury suffered during training camp ... enters fall practice ready to compete with Eifert for starting tight end spot 2010 (SENIOR): Played in 12 games for the Irish, starting against Tulsa and Utah ... did not play in the season opener against Purdue ... recorded three receptions for 32 yards ... registered catches in three consecutive games (Pittsburgh, Western Michigan and Navy) ... recorded an 11-yard reception against the Panthers ... snatched a 12-yard pass versus the Broncos ... collected a nine-yard pass against the Midshipmen ... totaled 183 snaps on offense, the third most of any Irish tight end. 2009 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 12 games at tight end after returning from season-ending injury in 2008 ... started seven contests (did not start against Michigan, Michigan State, USC, Boston College, Navy) ... started as primary tight end in final three games and started as second tight end against Nevada, Purdue, Washington and Washington State ... ended season with six catches for 60 yards ... made first career start against Nevada in the season opener ... hauled in first catch of year against Washington State, good for six yards ... made incredible hustle play against Cougars to deny them of two points as he chased down Washington State player attempting to return a blocked extra-point attempt ... set career high in receiving

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named second-team Pennsylvania all-state by the Associated Press for Class AAA in 2007 ... ranked by Rivals.com as the 22nd-best player in Pennsylvania and the 34th-best outside linebacker in the nation ... rated by Scout.com as the 30th-best weakside linebacker in the country and the 36th-best prospect from Pennsylvania ... named to the Pennsylvania preseason all-state football team in 2007 by SPORTSfever Magazine ... received honorable mention accolades on the 2007 all-WesternPAFootball.net big school team (Class AAA-Class AAAA) ... received United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award ... totaled 38 tackles and one sack as a senior ... missed the final eight games of his junior season with a shoulder injury and missed three games during his senior campaign because of a concussion ... older brother Paul was an all-American at Penn State and now plays for the Buffalo Bills ...

HISTORY & RECORDS

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Linebacker appeared in 10 games for Irish, mostly seeing special-teams action ... totaled three tackles including two solo stops ... recorded first career tackle against Purdue ... had first career multi-tackle game, notching one solo and one assist against Washington State ... logged 6:16 of playing time as reserve linebacker and made 89 special-teams appearances.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

CAREER: Has played in 16 career games ... has two years of eligibility remaining ... solid special-teams performer for Irish in 2009 and 2010 ... will look to challenge for playing time at inside linebacker this year ... did not play as freshman and appeared in 10 contests during sophomore season ... played primarily on special teams but earned some snaps as reserve linebacker.

Cherry Hill, N.J. (Camden Catholic) • Birthdate: 2-18-88 • Major: Graduate Studies

COACHES & STAFF

DAVID

0-0 0-0 0-0

MIKE

RAGONE

INT

THE FIGHTING IRISH

NUSS’ CAREER STATS

older brother Stan played baseball at West Virginia ... played for coach Dave Vestal at Hopewell ... became first Hopewell player to letter all four years in football ... besides his brother, Paul, another Hopewell product to reach the NFL is Tony Dorsett ... born Sept. 21, 1989 ... son of Paul and Jacqueline Posluszny ... one of five children ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as a management-entreprenurship major.

HERE COME THE IRISH

player in the East in the preseason by The Sporting News SchoolSports ... as a senior, blocked for a running back that shattered the school record with 1,744 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns ... high school started 10-0 before falling in the Group AAA Northern Region Division 5 championship this past season ... helped his high school reach the Group AAA Division 5 championship game as a junior ... played for coach Mickey Thompson at Stone Bridge ... son of Michael and Andrea Nuss ... born Dec. 7, 1988 ... first-team all-state Associated Press ... first-team all-state coaches poll ... graduated from Mendoza College of Business with a degree in finance and now enrolled in graduate studies program.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES yards (33 yards on two receptions) against Navy, including career-best 30yard reception ... set career high in receptions against Connecticut, hauling in three passes for 21 yards ... totaled 158:45 of playing time and made 101 special-teams appearances. 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see any game action ... missed the entire season after undergoing surgery to repair torn ACL following training camp practices. 2007 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in 11 games as a freshman on special teams and as a reserve tight end (did not play vs. Georgia Tech) ... played in every game except for season opener vs. Georgia Tech ... made 113 special teams appearances and recorded six tackles on the unit ... registered the first catch of his career for seven yards vs. Navy ... logged 13:34 of playing time. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected for U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl in San Antonio but did not play ... sat out his senior year recovering from an offseason knee injury ... ... rated the No. 3 tight end in the country, third-best player in New Jersey and 83rd-best prospect in the nation by Rivals.com ... named the No. 2 tight end in the nation and 33rdbest prospect by CSTV/Tom Lemming ... also the top heavyweight wrestler in the East ... won the 2005 Beast of the East wrestling tournament competing as a heavyweight ... rated the 55th-best prospect in the nation and No. 2 tight end in this year’s class on the ESPN 150 list ... listed as one of six tight ends on the National 100 list by Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... named to the Scout.com National 100 list where he was ranked as the secondbest tight end in the nation, the fourth-best player in New Jersey and the No. 56 prospect in the country ... selected a second-team All-American by Scout.com ... rated 36th-best prospect nationally – and No. 2 among tight ends, ninth in the East – on preseason basis for 2006 by Sporting News SchoolSports ... one of top five tight ends nationally on 2006 preseason basis by CBS Sportsline.com College Football Preview ... named first-team all-South Jersey by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a junior after catching 35 passes for 720 yards and nine touchdowns ... six of his TD receptions went for 60 yards or longer, and he also scored on an 80-yard kickoff return ... played for coach Ricky Brown at Camden Catholic ... his father, Michael, played football at Temple University ... born Feb. 18, 1988 ... graduated from College of Arts and Letters with as a sociology degree and currently enrolled in graduate studies program. RAGONE’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS TD LG 0 7 Did Not Play 0 30 0 12 0 30

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 0.1 7.0 0.6

TOMMY

REES QB

6-2

REES’ CAREER HIGHS Carries: 4, at USC (Nov. 27, 2010) Rushing Yards: 5, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Rushing Touchdowns: None Longest Rush: 12, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Pass Attempts: 54, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Pass Completions: 33, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Passing Yards: 334, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Long Completion: 36, vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Passing Touchdowns: 4, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Completion Percentage: 85.7 (6-for-7), vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Passing Yards Per Attempt: 10.7, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing Yards Per Completion: 16.5, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010) Passing Efficiency: 180.51, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Interceptions: 3, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010)

CAREER: Led Irish to four straight victories including a Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) as the starting quarterback in 2010 ... became the first freshman quarterback in Notre Dame history to ever lead the Irish to a victory in a bowl game ... set single-season freshman school records in touchdown passes (12) and completion percentage (.610). 2010 (FRESHMAN): Played in nine games for the Irish, starting four contests (Utah, Army, USC and Miami) ... led Irish to four straight victories including a Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) as the starting quarterback ... became the first freshman quarterback in Notre Dame history to ever lead the Irish to a victory in a bowl game ... completed 61.0 percent of his passes (100 of 164) for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns ... registered a passing efficiency of 132.70 ... recorded 17 completions of 20 yards or more ... completed 66.7 percent (40 of 60) of his passes on first down ... set a single-season freshman school record with 12 TD passes ... established a single-season freshman record in completion percentage ... ranked among the top five in the following categories for Irish freshman quarterbacks: passing yards (second, 1,106), passing efficiency (second, 132.70), pass attempts (third, 164), completions (third, 100) and games played (t-fourth, 9) ... made career debut against Michigan, but attempted two passes, one of which was intercepted, without a completion ... saw action late in the game against Navy, but guided the Irish on a touchdown drive ... went 6 of 7 for 79 yards on the scoring drive ... replaced Dayne Crist following his season-ending injury against Tulsa ... proceeded to complete 33 of 54 passes for 334 yards and four TDs vs. Tulsa ... was the first Irish freshman quarterback to ever throw four TD passes in a single game ... the 334 yards passing was the most ever by a quarterback that did not start the game ... his 300-yard game was the 35th in school history and second-ever by a Notre Dame freshman ... Brady Quinn was the only other freshman signal caller to throw for at least 300 yards in a single game (350, Oct. 25, 2003 at Boston College) ... started the final three games of the regular season at national sports landmarks (Notre Dame Stadium, Yankee Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) ... ninth freshman quarterback to start for the Irish in the last 60 seasons (1951-present), joining Ralph Guglielmi (1951), Blair Kiel (1980), Steve Beuerlein (1983), Kent

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S Rec 11-0 1

Yds 7

12-7 6 12-2 3 35-9 10

60 32 99

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

0.5 0.2 0.3

10.0 10.7 9.9

5.0 2.7 2.8

215

Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest) • Birthdate: 5-22-92 • Major: Undecided

Rushing Yds TD Att Yds Avg TD 1106 12 12 -2 -0.2 0

0.0 0.0 85.7 61.1 65.0 65.0 62.5 51.7

Rushing Att Yds

Avg TD

0.0

0 0 2 2 3 4 1

0 0 5 -7 1 -3 2

0.0 0.0 2.5 -3.5 0.3 -0.8 2.0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

THEO

RIDDICK WR |

5-11

198

Manville, N.J. (Immaculata) • Birthdate: 5-4-91 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

RIDDICK’S CAREER HIGHS Carries: 9, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Rushing Yards: 51, vs. Washington State (Oct. 31, 2009) Rushing Touchdowns: None Longest Rush: 24, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Receptions: 10, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Receiving Yards: 128, at Michigan State (Sept. 18, 2010) Receiving Touchdowns: 1, three times (last at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010) Longest Reception: 37, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Kick Returns: 6, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Kick Return Yards: 129, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Longest Kick Return: 38, vs. Michigan State (Sept. 19, 2009) All-Purpose Yards: 152, vs. Navy (Nov. 7, 2009)

CAREER: One of quickest and most exciting players on Irish roster ... moved to wide receiver as a sophomore in 2010 after playing in every game during freshman season as reserve running back and kickoff returner ... missed four games in 2010 with foot injury ... has played in 21 career games and started nine, eight in 2010 ... has 46 career catches for 457 yards and three touchdowns ... has added 40 career rushes for 189 yards, good for a 4.7 per carry average ... has returned 39 kickoffs and averaged 22.7 yards per return ... broke Armando Allen’s school record with 849 kickoff return yards in 2009.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Played in nine games for the Irish, starting eight ... missed four games (Navy, Tulsa, Utah and Army) with a foot injury ... still ranked second on the team in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns (tied) ... recorded 40 catches for 414 yards and three TDs ... added 11 rushes for 29 yards and two kickoff returns for 36 yards in 2009 ... registered four catches of 20 yards or more ... 22 of 40 receptions resulted in a TD or first down ... five of seven receptions on third down plays resulted in a TD or first down ... started out Irish career as a running back, but head coach Brian Kelly liked the idea of moving Riddick to the slot in his spread offense ... somewhat slow in his progression at wideout over Notre Dame’s first two games of 2010 ... managed just four catches for 52 yards against Purdue and Michigan, but the wide receiver found his form over a four-game stretch against Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College

HISTORY & RECORDS

Passing G-S Comp Att INT Pct 9-4 100 164 8 61.0

0.0

Yds TD Did Not Play 0 0 Did Not Play Did Not Play 0 0 Did Not Play 0 0 79 0 334 4 129 3 214 1 149 2 201 2

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Year 2010

Pct

COACHES & STAFF

REES’ CAREER STATS

Passing 2010 Comp Att INT PUR (9.4) UM (9.11) 0 2 1 at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) 0 0 0 PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) 0 0 0 at NAVY (10.23) 6 7 0 TULSA (10.30) 33 54 3 *UTAH (11.13) 13 20 0 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 13 20 1 *at USC (11.27) 20 32 3 *vs. MIAMI (12.31) 15 29 0 * - games started

THE FIGHTING IRISH

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Completed 215 of 308 passes for 2,572 yards and 23 touchdowns as senior in 2009 at Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Ill. ... threw for 526 yards and six TDs in one 2009 game versus Bradford (Wis.) ... also threw for five TDs and 348 yards in 2009 vs. Warren ... as junior in 2008 completed 195 of 344 passes for 2,170 yards and 21 TDs (including four in 65-52 win over Wauconda) in seasons that ended with Illinois Class 6A first-round playoff loss to Lemont ... played basketball at Lake Forest until he enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2010 ... started final six games at quarterback for Lake Forest as sophomore in 2007 ... brother Danny was punter and holder at UCLA ... father Bill is former assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for years at UCLA (1979-93) under Terry Donohue, also has worked in scouting and pro personnel for Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers – after playing quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan and serving as an assistant coach at Northwestern (1976-78) for three years ... played for coach Chuck Spagnoli at Lake Forest ... born May 22, 1992 ... son of Bill and Susan Rees.

REES’ CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS

HERE COME THE IRISH

Graham (1987), Paul Failla (1991), Matt LoVecchio (2000), Brady Quinn (2003) and Jimmy Clausen (2007) ... became the first Irish freshman quarterback to knock off a top-20 opponent since Blair Kiel helped Notre Dame get past No. 13 Miami, (Fla.), 32-14 ... completed 13 of 20 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the victory over Utah ... his three TD passes were the most by a freshman in his first career start in school history ... he also threw for the fourth-most yards ever by an Irish quarterback in his first start ... threw seven TD passes in back-to-back outings against Tulsa (four) and Utah (three) ... the seven TD passes in consecutive games were the third-most TD passes over a two-game stretch in school history ... only Brady Quinn has ever thrown more TD passes in two consecutive games ... Quinn had nine TD passes over back-to-back games in 2009 and twice had eight TD passes in consecutive games in 2006 ... threw for 214 yards and completed 13 of 20 passes for the second straight game in the victory over Army ... collected another TD pass against the Black Knights ... closed out the regular season connecting on 20 of 32 pass attempts for 149 yards and two TDs ... the first rookie Notre Dame quarterback to knock off USC since Matt LoVecchio in 2000 ... completed 15 of 29 passes for 201 yards and two TDs in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... threw two or more TD passes in four of the last five games of 2010.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES and Pittsburgh ... totaled 33 receptions for 343 yards and three TDs (all team-highs over the four-game stretch) ... recorded a game-high and career-high 10 catches for 128 yards against Michigan State ... also grabbed a 15-yard TD pass from Dayne Crist versus the Spartans ... registered his first career 100-yard receiving game against Michigan State ... posted two grabs for 42 yards on Notre Dame’s opening scoring drive of the second half (an 18- and 24-yard grab) ... his 10 receptions against the Spartans were tied for the ninth most in single-game school history ... his output was tied for the third most ever by an Irish sophomore wideout ... Michael Floyd also hauled in 10 catches against Navy on Nov. 7, 2009 and Jim Seymour, who was a first-year player, but a sophomore eligibility wise, has the two highest outputs (13 and 11 catches in 1966) ... registered a TD catch in three consecutive weeks (Michigan State, Stanford and Boston College) ... recorded seven catches for 71 yards and a TD versus Stanford ... added nine more catches (69 yards) and a TD in the victory at Boston College ... collected seven receptions over 75 yards against Pittsburgh ... managed just one catch against Western Michigan before he was sidelined by an injury ... returned to the field against USC and has one catch for six yards ... managed only one reception for two yards in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.), but rushed for 32 yards on eight carries (both season highs) ... totaled 490 snaps on offense, third most of any Irish wide receiver. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 12 contests for Irish, serving as primary return man on kickoffs and as reserve running back ... earned first start of career in final game of season against Stanford ... tallied 849 kickoff return yards on 37 returns, most kickoff return yards in single season in Irish history (Armando Allen – 704 in 2007) ... rushed five times for 19 yards in opener against Nevada ... averaged season-best 26.8 yards on four kickoff returns against Michigan State ... set season highs with nine rushes for 51 yards and three receptions for 24 yards against Washington State ... averaged 7.0 yards on five rushes against Navy and added one 16-yard reception ... totaled 155 all-purpose yards in season finale at Stanford behind 35 rushing yards, minus 2 receiving yards and 122 kickoff return yards ... logged 14:01 of playing time and made 60 special-teams appearances. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked 82nd in Offense-Defense Top 100 ... member of Rivals250, ranking 242nd overall ... 241st overall player in country according to Scout.com ... named SuperPrep All-American, rating him as 23rd-best running back nationally ... SuperPrep ranks him as seventh best player in New Jersey 35 ... first-team all state performer senior year at Immaculata High School ... selected third-team all-state running back during junior season by Newark Star-Ledger ... Star-Ledger named him to first-team non-public school all-state squad after junior season ...named second-team all-state performer as defensive back during sophomore campaign by Associated Press and Newark Star-Ledger ... as junior carried 159 times for 1,192 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense and added 17 tackles on defense ... tallied 1,352 yards and 23 TDs on 172 carries during sophomore season ... added 13 catches for 157 yards offensively and five interceptions as safety on defense in 2006 sophomore season ... ran for 217 yards in 2006 state championship game, leading his team to victory and perfect 12-0 season ... added three TDs and an interception in the end zone with 57 seconds left to preserve victory in state championship ... rushed for 4,042 yards and 52 TDs during high school career ... ranked second in New Jersey preseason top 30 according to Rivals.com and fourth in its postseason rankings ... played for head coach Pierce Frauenheim at Immaculata High School ... born May 4, 1991 ... son of Celeste Bell ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in film, television and theatre.

RIDDICK’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S 12-1 9-8 21-9

Rec 6 40 46

Yds 43 414 457

TD 0 3 3

LG 16 37 37

Rec/G 0.5 4.4 2.2

Avg/C 7.2 10.4 9.9

Avg/G 3.6 46.0 21.8

RIDDICK’S CAREER RUSHING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

Att 29 11 40

Yds 160 29 189

TD 0 0 0

LG 24 18 24

Avg/C Avg/G 5.5 13.3 2.6 3.2 4.7 9.0

RIDDICK’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

KR 37 2 39

Yds 849 36 885

Avg 22.9 18.0 22.7

TD 0 0 0

LG 38 19 38

PR 0 0 0

Yds 0 0 0

Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0

TD 0 0 0

LG 0 0 0

RIDDICK’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

Rush 160 29 189

RCV 43 414 457

PR 0 0 0

KR 849 36 885

IR 0 0 0

Total 1052 479 1531

Avg/G 87.7 53.2 72.9

RIDDICK’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

Rushing Att Yds Avg 5 19 3.8 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 24 24.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 9 51 5.7 5 35 7.0 2 -4 -2.0 0 0 0.0 6 35 5.8

LG 9 0 0 24 0 0 0 14 18 0 0 24

2010 Rec Yds Avg *PUR (9.4) 2 13 6.5 *UM (9.11) 2 39 19.5 *at MSU (9.18) 10 128 12.8 *STAN (9.25) 7 71 10.1 *at BC (10.2) 9 69 7.7 *PITT (10.9) 7 75 10.7 *WMU (10.16) 1 11 11.0 at NAVY (10.23) Did Not Play TULSA (10.30) Did Not Play UTAH (11.13) Did Not Play vs. ARMY (11.20) Did Not Play at USC (11.27) 1 6 6.0 *vs. MIAMI (12.31) 1 2 2.0 * - games started

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Receiving Rec Yds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 24 1 16 1 5 0 0 1 -2

TD 0 0 1 1 1 0 0

LG 7 37 24 22 20 16 11

0 0

6 2

Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.0 16.0 5.0 0.0 -2.0

LG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 16 5 0 0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yds 23 23 107 96 129 48 50 41 101 41 68 122

Avg 23.0 23.0 26.8 24.0 21.5 24.0 25.0 20.5 25.3 20.5 22.7 20.3

LG 23 23 38 35 27 31 26 21 28 28 28 25

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

ROBINSON OG

6-0

6-5

311

Elkhorn, Neb. (Elkhorn)• Birthdate: 5-16-90 • Major: Management-Consulting

CAREER: An aggressive and fundamentally sound offensive lineman who has played and started primarily at right guard in his Irish career ... has appeared in 35 games through his first three seasons and started 27 contests (all 13 in 2010), all at right guard ... became just fifth freshman to start on Notre Dame’s offensive line since 1972 ... looks to maintain his starting position on the offensive line in 2011.

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218

Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park) • Birthdate: 3-13-92• Major: Undecided

2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season ... received Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award at year-end banquet for his great play against the Irish first-team defense.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 of 13 games for the Irish as a rookie (did not play vs. San Diego State or Michigan State) ... started three games at right guard against Boston College, Navy and Syracuse ... became the fifth freshman to ever start on the Irish offensive line at any point, joining an elite club that includes Sam Young (the entire 2006 season), Ryan Harris (final eight games of 2003), Brad Williams (vs. Navy and Boston College in 1996) and Mike Rosenthal (vs. Ohio State, USC and Air Force in 1995) ... made 23 special-teams appearances on the year.

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HISTORY & RECORDS

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Picked to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named first-team All-American by USA Today ... selected to the EA Sports All-America second team ... received firstteam all-state accolades from the Associated Press as a junior and senior ... named first-team Super State by the Lincoln Journal Star following junior and senior seasons ... placed on Class B all-state team as a junior and senior and was tabbed co-honorary captain of both those squads ... selected to the allarea team by the Omaha World-Herald after his junior and senior campaigns ... Rivals.com ranked him the 37th-best player in the nation, second-best player in Nebraska and the No. 1 offensive guard in the country ... rated the 67th-best prospect by Tom Lemming and CSTV ... considered by Scout.com to be the second-best player in Nebraska and the sixth-best offensive guard in the nation ... as a senior helped lead the Antlers to an undefeated regular season and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs before losing to the eventual state champions ... high school team finished the season ranked No. 3 in Class B with a 10-1 record ... helped his high school average 265 rushing yards per game and blocked for a quarterback who threw for 1,594 yards and 23 touchdowns as

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team pick as running back as both senior and junior in 2009 and 2008 on California Southern Section Marmonte League all-conference squad ... named to Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 squad for 2009 ... second-team running back on all-county large school squad selected for 2009 by Ventura County Football Coaches Association ... carried 199 times for 1,107 rushing yards and 20 TDs as senior in 2009 for Newbury Park High School in Thousand Oaks, Calif. ... top game in 2009 featured 26 attempts for 186 and three TDs versus Saugus ... caught 29 passes for 268 yards and one TD in 2009 while helping Panthers to 9-3 record ... listed on Rivals.com 250 chart for 2009 ... rushed 226 times for 1,452 yards and 18 TDs as junior in 2008 – and also caught 29 passes for 279 yards and three TDs as Newbury Park finished 7-4 ... grandfather Thomas Murray Turner is ’59 Notre Dame graduate ... played for coach George Hurley at Newbury Park ... born March 13, 1992 ... son of Marvin Roberson and Tanya Turner ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Served as the starting right guard for the Irish in 11 contests, missing Navy game due to injury ... helped block for potent Notre Dame offense, which rushed for more than 150 yards on four occasions and passed for more than 300 yards eight times ... blocked solidly in game against Washington State that saw Notre Dame rush for 255 yards ... was key pass blocker against Washington, helping Irish pick apart Huskies secondary to tune of 422 yards ... totaled 268:37 of playing time and made 44 appearances on special teams.

COACHES & STAFF

CAREER: Spent freshman season on the Irish scout team ... named Notre Dame Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year in 2010 ... enters season recovering from knee injury suffered during spring drills.

2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish this season ... joined C Braxston Cave, OG Chris Stewart and OT Zack Martin as the only players on the offensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 812 snaps on offense, the third most of any Irish offensive lineman.

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Att 1 1 4 4 6 2 2 2 4 2 3 6

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Kick Returns

2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES a senior ... also played on the defensive line during final season and totaled 58 tackles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks and one blocked punt ... totaled 61 tackles including 14 tackles for loss and six sacks during junior year ... as a junior, helped lead team to the playoffs where they lost in the state championship to finish ... team finished his junior year with a 12-1 record and ranked second in the state ... started as a sophomore on a team that lost in the quarterfinals of the playoffs ... also played defense as a sophomore and totaled 51 tackles that year ... graduated in December 2007 from high school and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2008 ... played for coach Mark Wortman in high school ... born May 16, 1990 ... son of Wade and Vicki Robinson ... father played football at Kearney State College ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business as a management-consulting major. ROBINSON’S CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

G-S 11-3 11-11 13-13 35-27

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RUFFER K

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Oakton, Va. (Gonzaga) • Birthdate: 11-30-88 • Major: Graduate Studies

RUFFER’S CAREER HIGHS Extra Points Attempted: 6, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Extra Points Converted: 5, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010) Field Goals Attempted: 4, vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Field Goals Converted: 3, four times (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010) Longest FG: 50, twice (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010) Points Scored: 12, twice (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010) Kickoffs: 8, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Kickoff Yards: 529, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Kickoff Yard Average: 69.8, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Touchbacks: 3, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010)

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on 2011 Irish roster (Harrison Smith, Mike Ragone, Andrew Nuss, Gary Gray and Taylor Dever are the others) ... named to the 2010 First Team ESPN Academic All-America® Football Team ... finalist for the 2010 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award ... captured the 2010 Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award ... returning field goal kicker that converted 23 consecutive field goals to open career ... the 23 straight field goals was the longest streak in school history and longest in the FBS at the time ... was the final kicker in the FBS in 2010 to miss a field goal and was also the only kicker in the FBS still perfect for his career ... leads all active kickers in field goal percentage ... transfer student kicked for Siegfried Hall in interhall games then earned a spot as walk-on player and later key contributor to Irish special teams in 2008 ... began college career at William & Mary, then transferred to Notre Dame following 2007-08 school year ... joined the Irish during 2008 bye week and was member of scout team the rest of season ... served as backup to Brandon Walker in 2008 and Nick Tausch in 2009 until Tausch injured a foot. 2010 (SENIOR): Served as the primary field goal kicker in all 13 matchups for the Irish... converted 23 of 24 field goal attempts ... the 23 straight

field goals was the longest streak in school history, but even more amazing was the fact that the streak opened his collegiate kicking career ... the 23 consecutive field goals to open a career was also a school record ... the 23 straight field goals was the longest active streak in the FBS ... the NCAA record for consecutive field goals converted is 30 by Chuck Nelson of Washington in 1981-82 ... the last kicker in the FBS in 2010 to remain perfect in field goal attempts ... the last kicker in the FBS to remain perfect for his career ... leads all active kickers in field goal percentage ... his 18 straight field goals in 2010 was also an Irish school record ... connected on a field goal in 11 straight games, each game in which he served as the Irish place kicker (dating back to the Pittsburgh contest in 2009), before the streak came to an end against Tulsa ... the 11 consecutive games with a field goal was the longest streak by a Notre Dame kicker since Nicholas Setta set the school record with a field goal in 16 straight games (2000-02) ... his 50-yard field goal against Pittsburgh and Miami (Fla.) were tied for the sixth-longest in school history ... longest field goal by an Irish player since D.J. Fitzpatrick booted a 50-yarder against Syracuse on Dec. 6, 2003 ... became the second Irish place kicker to ever register multiple field goals of 50 yards or longer in the same season ... became the third kicker in school history to connect on multiple field goals of 50 yards or longer in his career ... became the sixth place kicker in school history to connect on a field goal of 50 yards or longer ... connected on 47- and 39-yard field goals against Army ... drilled a 45-yard field goal versus Navy ... connected on a 33-yard field goal in the victory over Western Michigan ... made all three field goal attempts in the victory over Pittsburgh, including kicks of 32, 50 and 31 yards ... connected on a 37-yard field goal against Boston College ... successful on all three field goal attempts in the victory over Purdue ... converted 22- and 40-yard field goals against Stanford ... connected on three field goal attempts in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.), including kicks of 40, 50 and 19 yards ... 12 kicking points against the Hurricanes were a Notre Dame bowl record ... his three field goals also equaled another single-game Irish bowl record ... named John Folmer Most Valuable Special Teams Player at Hyundai Sun Bowl. 2009 (JUNIOR): Participated in each of final seven games for Irish, taking over field-goal duties for the injured Nick Tausch against Pittsburgh, Connecticut and Stanford ... connected on all five field goals he attempted, including a long of 42 yards against Pittsburgh and at Stanford ... made both field goals attempted between 20 to 29 yards, converted only field goal between 30 to 39 yards and made both field goals over 40 yards ... shared kickoff duties during season, booting 35 kicks for an average of 62.1 yards, including two touchbacks ... made 50 special-teams appearances. 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Joined Notre Dame team during bye week and dressed in full pads for first time at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 22 ... transferred to Notre Dame from William & Mary following 2007-08 school year ... participated in first two interhall games for Siegfried Hall as wide receiver and kicker in 2008 ... helped Ramblers defeat Knott Hall 13-0 in season opener as he caught a touchdown for opening score ... also served as Siegfried Hall’s placekicker ... played at Washington and missed only kick of season, a point-after touchdown. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. ... never played football in high school ... played soccer as freshman and was varsity golfer all four years ... estimates his current handicap at two or three but was plus-one in high school ... second youngest of four children to Michael and Peggy Ruffer ...

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

RUFFER’S CAREER STATISTICS G-S 1-0 7-0 13-0 21-0

Field Goals M-A Pct 0-0 .000 5-5 1.000 18-19 .947 23-24 .958

Field Goals Breakdown Year 0-19 20-29 30-39 2009 0-0 2-2 1-1 2010 1-1 3-3 7-8 Total 1-1 5-5 8-9

LG 42 50 50

XP M-A Pct 0-1 .000 9-10 .900 37-40 .925 46-51 .902

Pts 0 24 91 115

Kickoffs Att Yds Avg 0 0 35 2174 62.1 65 4182 64.3 100 6356 63.6

TB 0 2 10 12

SCHWENKE’S CAREER STATS 40-49 50+ 2-2 0-0 5-5 2-2 7-7 2-2

LG 42 50 50

Blkd 0 0 0

Year 2010

XPA 2 3 4 0 4 2 5 2 3 4 3 2 3

XPM 2 3 4 0 4 2 6 2 4 4 3 3 3

Points 11 6 7 6 7 11 8 5 3 4 9 2 12

KONA

SCHWENKE DE

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Hauula, Hawaii (Kahuku) • Birthdate: 5-11-92 • Major: Undecided

2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in five games in 2010 ... moved into the playing rotation over the final five games of the year (Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami) ... posted two solo tackles on the year, both came against Utah ... added a fumble recovery against Tulsa.

6-2

250

SHEMBO’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 5, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Solo Tackles: 2, twice (last vs. Utah, Nov. 13, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 3, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.0, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Sacks: 2.0, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Interceptions: None Forced Fumbles: 1, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: None

CAREER: Extremely athletic and explosive pass rusher ... saw majority of action as a rookie in nickel packages ... enters 2011 in competition for a starting spot at outside linebacker 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue ... one of three freshmen (joined Austin Collinsworth and Bennett Jackson) to play in every game... registered 15 tackles on the year, including six solo stops and nine assisted tackles ... had only three tackles, including half a tackle for loss, in Notre Dame’s first four games of the season ... then recorded two and a half sacks, forced fumble and quarterback hurry in the two games against Boston College and Pittsburgh ... picked up his first career sack and forced fumble on the same play late in the third quarter against the Eagles ... added a second sack in the fourth quarter versus Boston College ... registered a quarterback hurry and half sack in the victory over the Panthers ... recorded a career-high five tackles, including two solo, and one sack in the victory over No. 15 Utah ... totaled three tackles and a sack (for minus-16 yards) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... totaled 121 snaps on defense, the sixth most of any Irish linebacker. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2010 Offense-Defense Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ... named SuperPrep AllAmerican and 11th-best linebacker nationally ... rated seventh-best inside linebacker in nationally and among top 250 players nationally by Rivals. com ... received honorable mention accolades on Orlando Sentinel all-

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Hawaii all-state selection for 2009 as defensive lineman by Honolulu Advertiser ... named second-team all-state as senior by Honolulu Star-Bulletin ... helped lead team to Hawaii state championship game and 12-1 record as senior at Kahuku High School in Kahuku, Hawaii ... only loss came 34-21 in Division I title game to Kamehameha ... participated in 2009 Hawaii/Polynesia vs. Mainland Bowl ... selected to Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 team ...

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Charlotte, N.C. (Ardrey Kell) • Birthdate: 12-24-91 • Major: Undecided

HISTORY & RECORDS

CAREER: Rookie broke into the defensive line rotation following the injury to graduated Ian Williams ... somewhat undersized when arrived on campus, but made significant strides in the weight room in terms of strength ... saw action in the final five games of the season, including the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... enters 2011 competing for increased playing time in the defensive line rotation.

SHEMBO

2010 SEASON REVIEW

LG 46 24 33 40 37 50 33 45 0 0 47 0 50

Tackles Fumbles TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT 2 2 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-0 0 0-0

COACHES & STAFF

FGM 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 0 3

G-S 5-0

PRINCE

RUFFER’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2010 FGA PUR (9.4) 3 UM (9.11) 1 at MSU (9.18) 1 STAN (9.25) 2 at BC (10.2) 1 PITT (10.9) 3 WMU (10.16) 1 at NAVY (10.23) 1 TULSA (10.30) 0 UTAH (11.13) 0 vs. ARMY (11.20) 2 at USC (11.27) 0 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 4

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Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

one of 14 defensive linemen from 11 Western states selected to Western 100 team ... ranked by Rivals.com as top defensive lineman, fourth-best player in Hawaii for 2009 and one of top 35 defensive ends nationally ... selected Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East defensive player of year for 2009 as Kahuku claimed OIA crown ... had six tackles, four for loss, and two sacks, in Kahuku’s 24-20 victory over Leilehua to earn 2009 OIA Red Conference title ... one of four finalists for 2009 Island Sports Media Athlete of the Year award ... played for coach Reggie Torres at Kahuku ... born May 11, 1992 ... son of McKay and Angela Schwenke ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.

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father and sister attended Notre Dame ... graduated from College of Arts and Letters with a degree in economics ... currently enrolled in graduate studies program.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES Southern Team following senior year in 2009 ... played in only five games during senior campaign at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, N.C., due to an ankle injury ... invited to play in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and helped North Carolina defeat South Carolina 24-14 ... ranked sixth-best player in North Carolina by SuperPrep ... rated ninth-best player in North Carolina by Charlotte Observer ... recorded 86 tackles with nine sacks and added two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as junior in 2008 ... made 117 tackles during sophomore season in 2007 and was named to 2007 all-Observer team by Charlotte Observer ... one of only two sophomores on that team and was joined by current Irish defensive back Robert Blanton ... helped lead Knights to first state playoff appearance in 2007 ... became starter on Ardrey Kell’s initial varsity team as freshman in 2006 ... also competed in basketball and track in high school ... played for coach Marty Woolbright at Ardrey Kell ... born Dec. 24, 1991 ... son of Maurice and Gina Shembo ... father moved to United States in 1986 from Democratic Republic of the Congo ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business. SHEMBO’S CAREER STATS Tackles Fumbles G-S TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR PBU INT 13-0 15 6 9 5.0-40 4.5-39 1 0-0 0 0-0

Year 2010

SHEMBO’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 TT PUR (9.4) 1 UM (9.11) 0 at MSU (9.18) 2 STAN (9.25) 0 at BC (10.2) 2 PITT (10.9) 1 WMU (10.16) 0 at NAVY (10.23) 1 TULSA (10.30) 0 UTAH (11.13) 5 vs. ARMY (11.20) 0 at USC (11.27) 0 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 3 * - games started

UT 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1

AT 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 2

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 2.0-10 0.5-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-16

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-10 0.5-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-16

FF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

JAMORIS

SLAUGHTER S

6-0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

198

Stone Mountain, Ga. (Tucker) • Birthdate: 12-22-89 • Major: Industrial Design

SLAUGHTER’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 7, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Solo Tackles: 4, vs. Army (Nov. 20, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 4, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Tackles For Loss: None Sacks: None Interceptions: 1, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Longest Interception Return: 26, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Interception Return Yards: 26, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Forced Fumbles: None Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: 1, three times (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010)

CAREER: Versatile defensive back who has played both cornerback and safety for Irish ... has seen action in 23 career games and started six ... opened 2010 as the starter at safety but was hindered with a foot injury for much of the year ... practiced initially at Notre Dame as a cornerback but received increased playing time during 2009 season at safety ... appeared in every game during 2009 after not seeing any action in rookie campaign ... a valuable special-teams contributor on multiple units ... opens fall practice in competition for a starting position at safety. 2010 (JUNIOR): Played in 11 games for the Irish, starting against Purdue, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh and Army ... totaled 31 tackles ... recorded 20 solo and 11 assisted stops ... added one interception and three pass breakups ... did not see action against Michigan or Navy due to an injury ... registered three tackles, including one solo stop, and a pass breakup against Purdue ... recorded a season and career-high seven tackles versus Stanford ... hauled in an interception against the Cardinal and raced 26 yards, marking the second-longest interception return for the Irish this season ... registered four tackles, three solo, in the victory over Pittsburgh ... added three tackles and a pass breakup against Tulsa ... collected a seasonhigh four solo tackles (totaled five tackles) against Army at Yankee Stadium ... recorded four tackles, including three unassisted stops, in the victory over USC ... registered a pair of solo tackles in the victory over Miami (Fla.) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl ... added a pass breakup against the Hurricanes ... totaled 292 snaps on defense, the third most of any Irish safety and sixth most of any Notre Dame defensive back. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Defensive back appeared in all 12 games for Irish, making his first career start against Washington State ... tallied 14 tackles, including 12 solo stops, in his first season playing ... ranked eighth on team with five special teams tackles ... recorded four tackles, including three solos, against Washington State ... also recorded multiple tackles against Nevada (two solo), Boston College (three total, two solo) and Stanford (two solo) ... earned 33:51 of playing time on defense and made 110 special teams appearances. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action as a rookie. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Invited to play in the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando ... named first-team all-state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution following his senior year ... one of just six safeties named to Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100 list ... named first-team all-state for Class AAAA by the Georgia Sports Writers Association ... chosen to the Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 where he was the ninth-ranked defensive back and the 53rd-ranked player on the list ... rated the 86th-best player on the ESPN 150 list ... considered by Rivals.com as the 13th-best safety in the country and the 14th-best player in Georgia ... ranked the 11th-best player in Georgia and the 11thbest safety in the nation by Scout.com ... helped lead the Tigers to the Class AAAA state semifinals before losing to the eventual state champions ... finished the season with a 13-1 record and ranked No. 2 in the state ... won region six as a senior with a 10-0 record and was member of a defense that allowed only six points per game (best in Class AAAA) and pitched seven shutouts ... credited with 56 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass break ups during senior season ... totaled 66 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles as a junior ... recipient of the Bob Basket Award at Tucker’s end of season awards ceremony ... also ran track and had personal bests of 10.9 in the 100-meter dash and 49.0 in the 400 meters ... played for coach

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

SLAUGHTER’S CAREER STATS Tackles TT UT

G-S

Fumbles AT TFL Scks FF FR Did Not Play 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 13 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0

12-1 14 12 11-5 31 20 23-6 45 32

PBU INT 0 3 3

0-0 1-26 1-26

SLAUGHTER’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS TT 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 2

AT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UT AT 1 2

TFL 0.0-0

FR 0-0

PBU INT 1 0-0

0 3 1 3 0

0 4 0 1 1

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0 0 0 0 0

0-0 1-26 0-0 0-0 0-0

2 1 4 3 2

1 0 1 1 0

0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks FF 0.0-0 0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 Did Not Play 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

1 0 0 0 1

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

WR |

6-4

215

DANIEL SMITH’S CAREER STATS Year 2010

Tackles G-S TT UT 7-0 1 0

AT TFL Scks 1 0.0-0 0.0-0

Fumbles FF FR 0 1-0

HARRISON

SMITH S

PBU INT 0 0-0

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Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic) • Birthdate: 1-2-89 • Major: Graduate Studies

HARRISON SMITH’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 13, vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 9, 2010) Solo Tackles: 7, three times (last vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 9, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 7, three times (last vs. Navy, Oct. 23, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.0, twice (last vs. Navy, Nov. 7, 2009) Sacks: 2.0, at Washington (Oct. 25, 2008) Interceptions: 3, vs. Miami (Fla.) (Dec. 31, 2010) Longest Interception Return: 23, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Interception Return Yards: 23, at Boston College (Oct. 2, 2010) Pass Breakups: 2, four times (last at USC, Nov. 27, 2010) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Boston College (Oct. 24, 2009) Fumble Recoveries: None Carries: 1, twice (last at Washington, Oct. 25, 2008) Rushing Yards: 35, at Washington (Oct. 25, 2008) Longest Rush: 35, at Washington (Oct. 25, 2008)

South Bend, Ind. (Clay)• Birthdate: 7-16-91 • Major: Undecided

2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action the final seven games of 2010 ... played against Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami (Fla.) ... registered one assisted tackle against Navy ... recorded a critical fumble recovery that helped setup a touchdown just after halftime in the victory over No. 15 Utah ... totaled 117 snaps on special teams.

CAREER: One of six fifth-year seniors on scholarship on 2011 Irish roster (David Ruffer, Mike Ragone, Andrew Nuss, Gary Gray and Taylor Dever are the others) ... athletic and versatile player has experience playing safety and linebacker in his Notre Dame career ... serves as the Irish captain in 2011... the only player in Irish football history to register more than 200 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 15 pass breakups in a career ... leads or tied for lead among active Irish players in just about every defensive category, including games (38, tied), games started (34), total tackles (214), solo tackles (134), pass breakups (18), passes defended (25) and interceptions (seven) ... his 15.5 tackles for loss are third most on team ... has recorded three and a half career sacks and forced one fumble ... did not play as freshman but practiced that season at safety ... moved to linebacker as sopho-

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

CAREER: Big, strong and athletic wide receiver that saw majority of action as a rookie on special teams ... broke into the Irish special teams unit against Western Michigan ... will enter 2011 looking to break into the wide receiver rotation along with All-American candidate Michael Floyd and Theo Riddick.

HISTORY & RECORDS

DANIEL

SMITH

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2010 TT *PUR (9.4) 3 UM (9.11) at MSU (9.18) 0 *STAN (9.25) 7 *at BC (10.2) 1 *PITT (10.9) 4 WMU (10.16) 1 NAVY (10.23) TULSA (10.30) 3 UTAH (11.13) 1 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 5 at USC (11.27) 4 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 2 * - games started

UT 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 2

COACHES & STAFF

2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team pick as receiver on 2009 Associated Press Indiana Class 4A all-state squad ... named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team for 2009 as one of four receivers ... four-year starter as wide receiver for Clay High School in South Bend, Ind. ... caught 60 passes as senior in 2009 for more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns ... grabbed nine catches for 175 vs. Mishawaka in 2009, including TD receptions of 30 and 57 yards ... caught 10 passes for 124 yards and a TD vs. Elkhart Central in 2009 ... caught 51 passes for 1,061 yards and nine TDs as junior in 2008 ... also made seven interceptions as junior starter at defensive back for Clay team that finished 5-5 and Indiana Class 4-A sectional runner-up ... first-team all-conference receiver as junior ... caught 30 passes for 400 yards and eight TDs as sophomore in 2007 ... grabbed 49 passes for 800 yards and eight TDs as a freshman in 2006 ... caught 61-yard TD pass on first play of his career as freshman ... also a standout at Clay in basketball and track and field (as long jumper) ... brother-in-law is former Irish safety Gerome Sapp (1999-2002) ... played for coach Joe Szajko at Clay ... born July 16, 1991 ... son of Robert and Vicki Smith. ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

HERE COME THE IRISH

Franklin Stephens at Tucker ... born Dec. 22, 1989 ... son of Debbie Garrett... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as an industrial design major ... earned a 3.0 grade-point average in ‘09 spring semester.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES more and started nine games for Irish at strong-side linebacker ... started at both safety and linebacker in 2009.

Connecticut ... totaled 299:32 of playing time on defense and ranked 10th on team with 127 appearances on special teams.

2010 (SENIOR): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish... joined LB Darius Fleming, CB Gary Gray, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, DE Ethan Johnson, ILB Manti Te’o and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... totaled 93 tackles, including one-half tackle for loss (1 yard), seven interceptions (54 yards) and seven pass breakups ... ranked second on the team in total tackles, second in solo stops and third in assisted tackles ... led the team in interceptions and pass breakups ... ranked fourth in the FBS in interceptions per game (0.54) and total interceptions (seven) ... eclipsed 10 or more tackles in four different games (Michigan State, Stanford, Pittsburgh and Navy) ... registered four tackles, including three solo stops, in the victory over Purdue in the season opener ... collected nine tackles, including six solo stops, and one pass breakup against Michigan ... recorded another pass breakup and 10 more tackles at Michigan State ... eclipsed 10 or more tackles for the second straight game with 11 total stops, seven solo, versus Stanford ... made a pair of solo tackles and collected first career interception in the victory at Boston College ... all over the field in the victory over Pittsburgh ... made a career-best 13 tackles, registered a pair of pass breakups and collected an interception against the Panthers ... posted another a 10-tackle game against Navy ... had 10 tackles, three solo, versus the Midshipmen ... collected a pass breakup and six tackles, four solo stops, against Tulsa ... registered a highlight-reel interception and made seven tackles in the victory over Utah ... recorded tackle for loss and totaled five overall stops in the triumph over Army at Yankee Stadium ... made six overall tackles, including five solo stops, registered a pair of pass breakups and collected an interception deep in Irish territory with only 36 seconds remaining that clinched the victory over USC ... registered three interceptions in the first half alone in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... the three interceptions not only equaled a school record, but also equaled the Sun Bowl record ... became the 14th Notre Dame player to accomplish that, the last being Shane Walton versus Maryland in 2002 ... the three interceptions was an Irish bowl game record ... bested Elmer Layden’s school bowl record of two picks set against Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl ... only two other players intercepted three passes in a single-game in 2010 – Jayron Hosley from Virginia Tech and Marco Nelson of Tulsa ... the seven interceptions not only ranked tied for the sixth-most in school history, but were the most for an Irish player since Walton had seven in 2002 ... selected by ESPN.com to its all-Bowl team ... recorded 820 snaps on defense, the most of any defensive back and second most of any Irish defensive player.

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games for the Irish and started all but four contests (San Diego State, Michigan, Purdue and Hawai’i) ... ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 57 stops, including eight and a half tackles for a loss ... recorded three and a half sacks on the year and had seven pass break-ups ... ranked fourth on the team in tackles, led the team in tackles for loss, tied for team-high honors in sacks and tallied secondmost pass breakups ... recorded three tackles (all solo), including a tackle for a loss in his Irish debut vs. San Diego State ... made his first career start and tallied six tackles (solo, five assists), including one for a loss against Michigan State ... amassed three tackles (two solos, assist) vs. Stanford ... also recorded his first career rush on a successful fake punt for 23 yards ... tied then career high in tackles with six (three solos, three assists) including a tackle for a loss at North Carolina ... registered five tackles (three solos, two assists) in victory at Washington ... added his first two career sacks and also ran a fake punt 35 yards vs. the Huskies ... recorded five tackles (four solos, assist) including a tackle for a loss in his fifth career start vs. Pittsburgh ... amassed team-high nine tackles (seven solos, two assists) including one for a loss at Boston College ... made two tackles (both assists) and assisted on a tackle for loss and a sack in the win against Navy ... registered seven tackles (five solos, two assists), a sack and two pass break-ups against Syracuse ... tallied three tackles (all solos) and added a pass breakup in regular season finale vs. USC ... credited with five tackles (all solos) and had two pass breakups in Hawai’i Bowl victory.

2009 (JUNIOR): One of only three defensive players to start all 12 games for Irish, joining safety Kyle McCarthy and linebacker Brian Smith ... started first six games at safety before moving to strongside linebacker for final six contests ... ranked third on team with 69 tackles and tied for third on Irish with six and a half tackles for loss ... added four pass breakups and forced one fumble ... tallied six tackles including five solo stops in season opener against Nevada ... recorded team-best 11 tackles at Michigan, including one and a half tackles for loss ... registered seven tackles against Michigan State ... switched to linebacker against Boston College and responded with four tackles, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble ... tied career high with two tackles for loss against Navy ... led Irish with nine tackles at Pittsburgh ... added one tackle for loss and one pass breakup against Panthers ... led front seven and was second on team with 11 tackles against

2007 (FRESHMAN): Did not see the field as a reserve safety his freshman season ... helped prepare the first-team offense during the season by playing on the look team in practice. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Super Southern 100 team for 2006 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of nine safeties ... Gatorade player of the year in Tennessee for 2006 ... rated 89th best prospect nationally by CSTV – and sixth nationally among safeties ... listed as one of top 250 players nationally by Rivals.com, including seventh among Tennessee prospects and among top 25 nationally in athlete category ... 2006 American General Tennessee Mr. Football Back of the Year in Class 3A ... gained 1,340 yards rushing to go with 19 touchdowns as senior in 2006 at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tenn. ... caught 23 passes for 453 yards and six TDs in ’06 for Fighting Irish ... also made 61 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and caused two fumbles on defense ... averaged 14 yards per punt return as senior for team that finished 12-1 after unbeaten regular season and Tennessee Class 3A quarterfinal loss ... helped ’06 Knoxville Catholic team average 37 points per game ... named 2006 Tennessee Class 3A all-state defensive back by Tennessee Sports Writers Association and by Tennessee Football Coaches Association ... named East Tennessee High School Football Player of the Year for ’06 by the Lawrenceburg (Tenn.) Quarterback Club ... named to Nashville Tennessean Dream Team for ’06 as safety ... rushed for 1,312 yards and had 446 receiving yards (32 catches) with 23 combined TDs as junior in 2005 on Knoxville Catholic team that ended up 11-2 ... intercepted five passes, returning two for TDs, forced three fumbles, recovered two fumbles in ’05 and also made 87 tackles (11 for loss) at safety slot ... earned Tennessee Class 3A first-team all-state honors as junior from Tennessee Sports Writers Association ... one of top 33 running backs on 2006 preseason basis by CBS Sportsline.com College Football Preview ... rated 46th best overall prospect in Southeast on 2006 preseason basis by The Sporting News SchoolSports ... helped Knoxville

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

HARRISON SMITH’S CAREER STATS Tackles Fumbles TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR Did Not Play 13-9 57 39 18 8.5-39 3.5-26 0 0-0 12-12 69 39 30 6.5-12 0.0-0 1 0-0 13-13 93 56 37 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 38-34 219 134 85 15.5-52 3.5-26 1 0-0

G-S

PBU INT 7 4 7 18

0-0 0-0 7-54 7-54

HARRISON SMITH’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS TFL 1.0-1 0.0-0 1.0-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 2.0-21 1.0-4 1.0-2 0.5-1 1.0-4 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.0-21 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 1.0-4 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2009 *NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) *MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) *WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) *BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) *at PITT (11.14) *UCONN (11.21) *at STAN (11.28)

TT 6 11 7 2 6 4 4 0 6 9 11 3

UT 5 4 5 0 4 1 2 0 5 7 4 2

AT 1 7 2 2 2 3 2 0 1 2 7 1

TFL 0.0-0 1.5-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-1 0.0-0 2.0-5 1.0-2 1.0-2 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2010 TT *PUR (9.4) 4 *UM (9.11) 9 *at MSU (9.18) 10 *STAN (9.25) 11 *at BC (10.2) 2 *PITT (10.9) 13 *WMU (10.16) 3 *at NAVY 10 *TULSA (10.30) 6 *UTAH (11.13) 7 *vs. ARMY(11.20) 5 *at USC (11.27) 6 *vs. MIAMI(12.31) 7 * - games started

UT 3 6 4 7 2 7 2 3 4 3 4 5 6

AT 1 3 6 4 0 6 1 7 2 4 1 1 1

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-23 1-15 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 3-16

6-2

242

CAREER: Second-year player saw action in eight games as a rookie, predominantly on special teams ... did see limited action as a backup linebacker ... batted an injury that hindered him throughout the season ... enters fall practice with an opportunity to earn more significant playing time at the linebacker position. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in eight games in 2010 ... one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue ... saw the field against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Utah and Miami (Fla.) ... majority of playing time came on multiple Irish special teams ... recorded one solo tackle against Boston College ... totaled 105 plays on special teams and 10 plays on defense. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team all-Colorado selection by Denver Post as junior and honorable mention all-state by Post as senior in 2009 ... played quarterback for Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., and helped lead Rebels to state semifinals as junior and quarterfinals as senior in 2009 ... rated by Rivals.com as second-best player in Colorado and the 27th-best athlete nationally ... labeled as “best athlete” in Colorado high school football prior to start of 2009 season by Denver Post ... missed four games as a senior in 2009 due to injury ... passed for 517 yards on 41-for-64 throwing with 10 touchdowns and rushed for 386 yards with four TDs in 2009 ... also kicked five of seven PATs, connected on both fieldgoal attempts (one for 46 yards), punted 14 times for 35.9-yard average, intercepted one pass and made 13.5 tackles as cornerback ... rushed for 178 yards in one 2009 game vs. Chatfield ... first-team all-Big 8 Conference selection for 2009 on Columbine team that finished 8-4 and qualified for Colorado 5A playoffs ... played quarterback in wing-T offense and passed 57 times for 511 yards as junior in 2008, with eight passes for TDs ... totaled 874 rushing yards in 2008 and averaged 9.8 rushing yards per carry with 10 rushing TDs ... led Columbine to 11-2 record in 2008 ... named all-conference linebacker in 2007 and also served as placekicker for Rebels as sophomore ... named Denver Post high school student-athlete of week on Sept. 6, 2009 ... won seven consecutive Carnation Bowls, South Jeffco (Colo.) youth league’s version of Super Bowl ... compiled 77-1 record in youth football with one loss occurring as he sat out due to injury ... played for coach Andy Lowry at Columbine ... born Dec. 30, 1991 ... son of Don and Janet Spond ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters. SPOND’S CAREER STATS Year 2010

G-S 8-0

Tackles TT UT 1 1

AT 0

Fumbles TFL Scks FF FR 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0

PBU INT 0 0-0

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

AT 0 0 5 0 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 0 0

HISTORY & RECORDS

UT 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 7 0 5 3 5

2010 SEASON REVIEW

TT 3 1 6 2 3 6 5 5 9 2 7 3 5

OLB |

Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) • Birthdate: 12-30-91 • Major: Undecided

COACHES & STAFF

2008 SDSU (9.6) UM (9.13) *at MSU (9.20) PUR (9.27) *STAN (10.4) *at UNC (10.11) *at UW (10.25) *PITT (11.1) *at BC (11.8) *vs. Navy (11.15) *SYR (11.22) *at USC (11.29) at Hawai’i (12.24)

SPOND

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

DANNY

HERE COME THE IRISH

Catholic to unbeaten regular season as sophomore in 2004 and final 10-1 record ... made four tackles for West squad in MSL Events’ East Meets West all-star game in January 2007 in Orlando ... also played basketball ... played for coach Mark Pemberton at Knoxville Catholic ... born Feb. 2, 1989 ... full name is Harrison J. Smith ... parents are Steven and Susan Smith ... graduated from Mendoza College of Business with a management-entrepreneurship degree ... enrolled in graduate studies program.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES TYLER

STOCKTON NG

6-0

290

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in six games in 2010 ... saw the field against Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College and Navy ... registered only tackle of the season, a sack for a loss of four yards, at Boston College. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action during rookie campaign. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... rated third-best defensive tackle in country by ESPN ... ranked 17th in SI/TAKKLE Top 200 ... ranked 32nd in ESPNU150 ... rated as 121st overall player by Scout.com ... Rivals.com ranked him 192nd in its Rivals250 ... ranked top player in New Jersey in postseason state rankings according to Rivals.com ... named to SuperPrep All-American team as 22nd-best overall defensive lineman ... rated second among New Jersey’s top 35 players according to SuperPrep ... named firstteam all-state by the Newark Star-Ledger as a junior at The Hun School ... Trenton Times named him all-area performer during junior season in 2007 ... earned Mid-Atlantic Conference defensive player-of-the-year honors as junior ... helped team to 9-0 record and recorded 68 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and nine sacks during junior campaign ... one of three early enrollees at Notre Dame in 2009, joining E.J. Banks and Zeke Motta ... played for head coach Dave Dudeck at The Hun School ... born Feb. 11, 1990 ... son of Naomi and Lyndon Stockton ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a marketing major. STOCKTON’S CAREER STATS G-S

Tackles TT UT

6-0

Fumbles TFL Scks FF FR Did Not Play 1.0-4 1.0-4 0 0-0

PBU INT 0

6-0

190

Plano, Texas (Jesuit) • Birthdate: 4-30-91• Major: Sociology

CAREER: Strong and powerful defensive lineman that has seen action in six career games ... will continue to compete for playing time in the middle of the Irish defensive line this spring.

Year 2009 2010

TAUSCH K

Linwood, N.J. (Hun School) • Birthdate: 2-11-90 • Major: Marketing

NICK

0-0

TAUSCH’S CAREER HIGHS Extra Points Attempted: 5, twice (last vs. Washington State, Oct. 31, 2009) Extra Points Converted: 5, vs. Nevada (Sept. 5, 2009) Field Goals Attempted: 5, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Field Goals Converted: 5, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Longest FG: 46, vs. Michigan State (Sept. 19, 2009) Points Scored: 17, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Kickoffs: 8, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Kickoff Yards: 491, vs. Washington (Oct. 3, 2009) Kickoff Yard Average: 67.4, at Purdue (Sept. 26, 2009) Touchbacks: None

CAREER: Very consistent kicker who had great rookie season before missing last three games with foot injury ... fell behind David Ruffer on the depth chart in 2010 ... has connected on 15 of 18 field goals and 27 of 30 point-after touchdowns ... has totaled 72 points ... converted 14 consecutive field goals to break Mike Johnston’s school record of 13 consecutive made field goals in 1982 (mark has since been passed by David Ruffer) ... set school record for most field goals made in a game without miss when he converted all five field-goal attempts against Washington ... has split time on kickoff duties and averaged 60.6 yards on 43 career kickoffs. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in three games in 2010 ... served as the kickoff specialist against Pittsburgh ... replaced an injured David Ruffer in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) and connected on a 34yard field goal ... registered eight kickoffs for a total of 443 yards (55.4 per kick) ... attempted Notre Dame’s onside kick against Stanford. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in each of first nine games before missing final three contests (Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Stanford) due to foot injury ... connected on 14 of 17 field goal attempts and 27 of 30 pointafter touchdowns (PAT) ... ranked second on team with 69 points ... broke then school record by converting 14 consecutive field goals from Michigan game through Washington State game ... set school record for most field goals made in game without a miss when he converted all five field goals against Washington ... longest field goal made was 46 yards ... converted five of six field goals between 20-29 yards, made six of seven from 30-39 yards and converted three of four field goals between 40-49 yards ... did not attempt field goal over 46 yards and did not have a kick blocked ... split time on kickoff duty, averaged 61.8 yards per kick on 35 kickoffs he handled ... converted all five PATs in season opener against Nevada ... missed his first field-goal attempt of season from 28 yards at Michigan but came back to convert from 34 and 42 yards, respectively, against Wolverines ... made both field goals against Michigan State including season-best 46-yarder ... tallied season-best 17 points after making all five field-goal attempts and both PATs against Washington ... continued hot streak against Boston College and Washington State, making two field goals apiece against both teams ... made 81 appearances in rookie campaign. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked as ninth-best kicker nationally according to Rivals.com ... connected on nine of 15 field goals during senior season including made field goals of 51 and 53 yards ... 22

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

G-S 9-0 3-0 12-0

Field Goals Breakdown Year 0-19 20-29 30-39 2009 0-0 5-6 6-7 2010 0-0 0-0 1-1 Total 0-0 5-6 7-8

LG 46 34 46

XP M-A 27-30 0-0 27-30

40-49 3-4 0-0 3-4

Kickoffs Pct Pts Att Yds .900 69 35 2164 .000 3 8 443 .900 72 43 2607

50+ 0-0 0-0 0-0

LG 46 34 46

Blkd 0 0 0

Avg 61.8 55.4 60.6

TB 0 0 0

6-2

255

TE’O’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 21, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Solo Tackles: 8, twice (last vs. Navy, Oct. 23, 2010) Assisted Tackles: 13, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Tackles For Loss: 2.5, twice (last at Michigan State, Sept. 18, 2010) Sacks: 1.0, twice (last vs. Utah, Nov. 13, 2010) Interceptions: None Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010) Fumble Recoveries: None Pass Breakups: 1, five times (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010)

CAREER: One of highest regarded and most-decorated defensive recruits to select Notre Dame in recent memory ... played in every Irish game over his first two seasons and started 23 contests ... totaled 196 tackles, 95 solo stops, 15.0 tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass breakups and one forced fumble ... his 133 tackles in 2010 finished just outside the top 10 in singleseason school history ... the 133 tackles were the most by an Irish player since Tony Furjanic made 147 in 1983 ... has recorded 10 or more tackles in a game nine times over his career ... only four Irish players started more games on defense in 2009 ... recorded third-most tackles ever by an Irish freshman and ranked fourth on team with 63 stops.

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HISTORY & RECORDS

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... one of 11 players to start all 13 games for the Irish this season ... joined LB Darius Fleming, CB Gary Gray, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, DE Ethan Johnson, S Harrison Smith and CB Darrin Walls as the only players on the defensive side of the ball to start all 13 games ... totaled 133 tackles, including nine and a half tackles for loss (34 yards), one sack (seven yards), one forced fumble and two pass breakups ... led the Irish in total tackles (133), tackles on running plays (95), tackles on passing plays (35, tied), solo tackles (66) and assisted tackles (67) ... also ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (9.5) ... nearly became the first Notre Dame defender to eclipse 100 total tackles and lead the team in tackles for loss since Melvin Dansby in 1997 ... nearly became the first Irish defender to lead the team in total tackles and tackles for loss since Brandon Hoyte in 2005 ... ranked t-18th in the FBS in tackles per game (10.23), 12th in total tackles (133), tied for 17th in assisted tackles (67) and tied for 29th in solo stops (66) ... eclipsed 10 or more tackles in seven different games (Michigan, 13; Michigan State, 11; Stanford, 21; Boston College, 10; Western Michigan, 10; Navy, 13; Army, 12) ... only failed to reach double digits in tackles in six games (Purdue, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, Utah, USC and Miami) ... added one tackle for loss, forced a fumble and registered a pass breakup against the Wolverines ... recorded two and a half tackles for loss for a total of 15 yards in the overtime defeat against the Spartans ... registered at least one tackle for loss in seven of Notre Dame’s 13 games, including five consecutive games (Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah and Army) ... finished with nine tackles against the Black Knights, nine tackles against the Boilermakers, nine tackles against the Utes, eight versus the Golden Hurricane and six against the Trojans and Hurricanes (missed most of the second-half with an injury) ... his 133 tackles in 2010 finished just outside the top 10 in single-season school history ... the 133 tackles were the most by an Irish player since Tony Furjanic made

COACHES & STAFF

Year 2009 2010 Total

Field Goals M-A Pct 14-17 .824 1-1 1.000 15-18 .833

ILB

Laie, Hawai’i (Punahou) • Birthdate: 1-26-91 • Major: Design

THE FIGHTING IRISH

TAUSCH’S CAREER STATISTICS

MANTI

TE’O

HERE COME THE IRISH

of 41 kickoff attempts resulted in touchbacks as senior ... opposing teams averaged 16.0 on kickoff returns in 2008 ... participated in Hawaii Prep Classic, converting only field-goal attempt from 37 yards and averaging 47.2 yards on four punts ... named to Dallas Morning News Top 100 list for area players – the only kicker placed on the list ... also named firstteam all-area by the Dallas Morning News ... placed on third-team all-state following senior year by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... named to first-team all-district squad as both punter and placekicker as senior ... attended same high school as former Irish star Omar Jenkins ... father, Terry, played offensive line in the NFL for eight years (Minnesota, 1982-88; San Francisco 1989) and was with the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XXIV ... brother Eric is a 295-pound junior offensive lineman at TCU ... played for head coach Bob Wunderlick at Jesuit Prep ... born April 30, 1991 ... full name is Nicholas Andrew Tausch ... son of Ela and Terry Tausch ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as a sociology major.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES 147 in 1983 ... his 133 tackles rank as the third-most ever by a Notre Dame sophomore ... Crable’s school record total of 187 in 1979 and Furjanic’s total of 142 in 1983 came during each of their second year in an Irish uniform ... established a career-high in tackles with 21 against Stanford ... first player in the FBS in 2010 to eclipse the 20-tackle barrier ... no player in the FBS has had more tackles in one game against a BCS conference foe since Durell Mapp of North Carolina had 23 stops against North Carolina State on Nov. 10, 2007 ... most tackles by a sophomore against a BCS opponent since Austin Thomas of Indiana had 22 against Michigan State on Oct. 13, 2007 (Luke Kuechly equaled total of 21 on Nov. 13, 2010 against Duke) ... most tackles by a Notre Dame player since Chinedum Ndukwe had 22 in a victory over Air Force on Nov. 11, 2006 ... the 21 tackles against Stanford not only rank as the sixth-most in single-game school history, but also the secondmost ever by an Irish sophomore ... Bob Crable was a sophomore when he tied the school record with 26 stops against Clemson on Nov. 17, 1979 ... totaled 824 snaps on defense, the most of any Irish player. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Linebacker appeared in all 12 games as rookie, while starting 10 ... finished season with 63 total tackles, ranking fourth on team and third most for any freshman in program history ... became full-time starter in fifth game of season against Washington and recorded 57 tackles over last eight games, second most on team ... added five and a half tackles for loss, one sack and one pass breakup in first season ... recorded two solo tackles in his Irish debut against Nevada including tackle on first career play in Irish uniform ... recorded only sack of season against Purdue with 16 seconds left in contest to help secure Notre Dame’s 24-21 win over Boilermakers ... totaled 10 tackles in first game as full-time starter against Washington ... tied for team-high honors with eight tackles against USC ... paced Irish with nine tackles against Boston College including season-best two and a half tackles for loss and one pass breakup ... recorded season-high seven solo tackles in final home game against Connecticut ... matched season high with 10 tackles in season finale against Stanford ... totaled 238:28 of playing time and made 63 special-teams appearances. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 Under Armour All-American game in Orlando ... participated in Hawaii Prep Football Classic, which featured an all-star team from U.S. mainland against an all-star team from Hawaii ... named 2008 High School Athlete of the Year by Sporting News ... selected as defensive player of the year by USA Today ... became inaugural high school recipient of the Butkus Award, given to the best linebacker in the country ... two-time recipient of Hawaii Gatorade Player-of-the-Year award in 2007 and 2008 ... Sporting News rated him the top defensive player in the nation and second-best player in the country ... rated second-best overall prospect in the ESPNU150 and best linebacker according to ESPN ... ranked fifth nationally in SI/TAKKLE Top 200 for 2008 ... rated third in 2009 Athlon Consensus 100 ... ranked sixth nationally by Scout.com and its top linebacker prospect ... Rivals.com ranked him as 12th-best overall player nationally and second-best inside linebacker ... rated as the best player in Hawaii according to Rivals.com’s postseason state rankings ... listed seventh nationally in Chicago Sun-Times rating of top 100 players ... Tom Lemming of CBS College Sports rated him as 12th-best all around player in his Top 100 ... named to SuperPrep Elite 50 squad as 12th-best overall player and made SuperPrep All-America team as second-best linebacker in the county ... also named SuperPrep Farwest Defensive Player of the Year ... named top overall prospect in the OffenseDefense 100 ... top vote-getter among defensive players in Long Beach Press-Telegram’s 2009 Best in the West team ... selected to Western 100

in 2008 by Tacoma News Tribune ... named to 2008 MaxPreps All-America first-team defense as a senior ... named 2007 defensive player of the year and first-team all-state linebacker by Honolulu Star-Bulletin ... received first-team all-state and conference defensive player of the year honors as junior and senior by Honolulu Advertiser ... as sophomore named 2006 second-team all-state linebacker by both Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin as well as first-team all-conference ... registered 129 tackles, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions, one which he returned for a touchdown and a blocked punt that he scored a touchdown on during his senior campaign ... helped Punahou High School team capture its first ever state championship by racking up eight tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in title game en route to 38-7 victory ... recorded 90 tackles and five sacks as junior in 2007 ... named an Eagle Scout in 2008 and volunteers his time at Hawaii Special Olympics and Head Start Preschool program ... graduated from President Barack Obama’s high school ... high school teammate of Irish wide receiver Robby Toma ... played for head coach Kale Ane at Punahou School ... born Jan. 26, 1991 ... full name is Manti Malietau Louis Te’o ... son of Ottilia and Brian Te’o ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a design major ... earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.348. TE’O’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S 12-10 13-13 25-23

Tackles TT UT AT 63 29 34 133 66 67 196 95 101

TFL 5.5-25 9.5-34 15.0-59

Scks 1.0-12 1.0-7 2.0-19

Fumbles FF FR 0 0-0 1 0-0 1 0-0

PBU 1 3 4

TE’O’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 NEV (9.5) *at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) *at PUR (9.26) *WASH (10.3) *USC (10.17) *BC (10.24) *vs. WSU (10.31) *NAVY (11.7) *at PITT (11.14) *UCONN (11.21) *at STAN (11.28)

TT 2 2 1 1 10 8 9 3 5 4 8 10

UT 2 1 0 1 2 4 2 2 2 1 7 5

AT 0 1 1 0 8 4 7 1 3 3 1 5

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-2 0.0-0 1.0-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 2.5-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-0 0.5-1

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

2010 *PUR (9.4) *UM (9.11) *at MSU (9.18) *STAN (9.25) *at BC (10.2) *PITT (10.9) *WMU (10.16) *at NAVY *TULSA (10.30) *UTAH (11.13) *vs. ARMY(11.20) *at USC (11.27) *vs. MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

TT 9 13 11 21 10 5 10 13 8 9 12 6 6

UT 6 6 6 8 6 2 4 8 5 3 8 3 1

AT 3 7 5 13 4 3 6 5 3 6 4 3 5

TFL 0.0-0 1.0-3 2.5-15 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.0-0 1.0-2 1.0-2 1.0-1 1.5-9 1.0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

PBU 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0

TOMA WR |

5-9

185

Laie, Hawaii (Punahou)• Birthdate: 2-23-91 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

TD 0 0 0

LG 8 26 26

Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 1.0 7.0 7.0 1.8 13.4 23.4 1.5 12.2 18.9

TOMA’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

KR 1 0 1

Yds 11 0 11

Avg 11.0 0.0 11.0

TD 0 0 0

LG 11 0 11

PR 0 0 0

Yds 0 0 0

Avg 0.0 0.0 0.0

TD 0 0 0

LG 0 0 0

TOMA’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

Rush 0 0 0

RCV 21 187 208

PR 0 0 0

KR 11 0 11

IR 0 0 0

Total 32 187 219

Avg/G 10.7 23.4 19.9

TOMA’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 PUR (9.4) UM (9.11) at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) at NAVY (10.23) TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) *vs. ARMY (11.20) *at USC (11.27) MIAMI (12.31) * - games started

Rec

Yds Avg Did Not Play 0 0.0 0 0.0 Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play 11 11.0 26 13.0 67 16.8 5 5.0 63 15.8 15 7.5 Did Not Play

0 0

1 2 4 1 4 2

0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

11 20 26 5 22 8

BEN

TURK P

5-11

HISTORY & RECORDS

196

Davie, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)• Birthdate: 6-5-90 • Major: Design

TURK’S CAREER HIGHS Punts: 8, three times (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Punt Yards: 329, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Long Punt: 56, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Punt Average: 46.6, vs. Pittsburgh (Oct. 9, 2010) Touchback: 2, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Fair Catches: 5, twice (last at Boston College, Oct. 2, 2010) 50+ Yard Punts: 2, twice (last vs. Tulsa, Oct. 30, 2010) Inside 20: 4, vs. Michigan (Sept. 11, 2010)

CAREER: Served as the starting Irish punter for each of the last two years ... has punted 94 times for 3,597 yards (38.3 per punt) over his career ...

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named 2008 Hawaii Co-Offensive Player of the Year by Honolulu Advertiser ... also named first-team allstate by Advertiser ... participated in Hawaii vs. Mainland All-Star Game ... selected to play in 2009 Under Armour All-American All-Star Game ... won best hands contest at Under Armour game ... earned all-conference honors as junior and senior ... led state as senior with 1,393 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns ... also returned kickoffs and played defensive back in certain situations ... finished season with 19 total TDs ... along with current Notre Dame sophomore Manti Te’o, helped lead their high school to 12-1 record and first state championship ... totaled 211 all-purpose yards in championship game, including seven receptions for 147 yards and a TD as the Buffanblu defeated Leilehua 38-7... named first-team all-state by Honolulu Star-Bulletin as junior after posting 35 receptions for 836 receiving yards with 13 TDs ... totaled 992 all-purpose yards as junior ... selected first-team all-conference in 2007 and 2008 ... ranked eighth-best player in Hawaii by Rivals.com ... named one of top 150 players in SuperPrep’s Far West (California, Hawaii, Nevada) rankings ... graduated from President Barack Obama’s high school ... teammate in high school of Irish linebacker

Yds 21 187 208

2010 SEASON REVIEW

2009 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in three games at wide receiver (Boston College, Washington State, Connecticut) during freshman season ... recorded three receptions for 21 yards ... also registered one kick return (Washington State) good for 11 yards ... hauled in two catches for 13 yards against Boston College before securing one catch for eight yards following week against Washington State ... totaled 5:12 of playing time and made one appearance on special teams.

Rec 3 14 17

COACHES & STAFF

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in eight games for the Irish during 2010, starting against Army and USC ... moved into the regular rotation at wide receiver following the injuries to TJ Jones and Theo Riddick ... totaled 14 receptions for 187 yards on the year, including a season-high grab of 26 yards against Tulsa ... registered four plays of 20 yards or more, all on receptions ... 10 of 14 receptions resulted in a touchdown or first down ... two of four receptions on third down plays resulted in a touchdown or first down ... hauled in a 11-yard reception against Western Michigan ... nabbed two catches for 26 yards against Navy ... collected a career-high tying four receptions for a career-best 67 yards against Tulsa, including a career-best catch of 26 yards ... snatched a five-yard toss against Utah ... totaled 63 yards on four receptions at Yankee Stadium against Army ... recorded two catches for 15 yards versus USC ... totaled 161 snaps on offense, the sixth most of any Irish wide receiver.

G-S 3-0 8-2 11-2

THE FIGHTING IRISH

CAREER: Quick and shifty receiver that has predominantly lined up in the slot during his first two seasons with the Irish ... has appeared in 11 games for Irish and started two ... moved into the starting rotation against Army and USC following the injuries to Theo Riddick and TJ Jones ... has 17 career receptions for 208 yards, including a career-best 26-yard grab against Tulsa ... earned first bit of playing time midway through the 2009 season after being one of top offensive scout team players over the first half of year ... enters 2011 ready to compete for extended playing time in Irish spread offense.

TOMA’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

HERE COME THE IRISH

ROBBY

Manti Te’o ... played for head coach Kale Ane at Punahou School ... born Feb. 23, 1991 ... full name is Robert Joseph Toma ... son of Tammy and Ross Toma ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a film, television and theatre major.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES owns a career-long punt of 56 yards ... registered nine career punts of 50 yards or longer and dropped 35 career punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line ... has yet to have a punt blocked in his career ... ascended to Irish starting punter midway through his first season (2009) and averaged 38.2 yards on 26 punts. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Took to the field as the starting punter for the Irish in all 13 games in 2010 ... punted 68 times for a total of 2,603 yards and averaged 38.3 yards per punt ... registered a career-long punt of 56 yards against Tulsa ... only 14 of 68 punts were returned ... 22 resulted in a fair catch and 26 were downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line ... six punts sailed over 50 yards ... recorded four games with a punt average above 40.0 yards (Pittsburgh, Western Michigan, Navy and Tulsa) ... pinned Miami (Fla.) inside its 20-yard line on three of his four punts in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over the Hurricanes. 2009 (FRESHMAN): Named starting punter for Irish midway through season and punted in six of final eight games (Washington, Boston College, USC, Washington State, Connecticut and Stanford) ... punted 26 times for an average of 38.2 yards per kick and net of 34.7 yards ... nine of his punts were downed inside 20-yard line with long punt of 53 yards ... finished season strong as three of his final eight punts traveled at least 50 yards and averaged 45.5 yards per punt in final two games combined ... made Irish debut against Washington ... landed three of five punts inside 20-yard line against USC and recorded net average of 37.0 yards per punt ... punted season-high six punts against Boston College ... booted five punts against Connecticut with 47.0-yards-per-punt average, highest singlegame punting average by Notre Dame punter since Geoff Price averaged 47.4 yards on five punts in Sugar Bowl following 2006 season ... recorded two punts of 50 yards against Huskies and landed one punt inside 20-yard line ... punted three times for 129 yards at Stanford (43.0-yard average) including season-best 53-yard punt ... registered season-best 41.0-yard net average ... made 27 appearances on special teams. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Scout.com ranked him as the third-best punter nationally ... rated the sixth-best kicker in the country by Rivals.com ... named first-team all-state for Class 5A following senior year ... selected to Florida Super 75 squad by Jacksonville Times-Union and also tabbed the state’s top kicker by the Times-Union ... named first-team all-Broward County following senior season ... averaged 41 yards per punt as a junior and 39 yards per punt during his senior campaign at St. Thomas Aquinas ... landed 14 of his 28 punts inside the 20-yard line as a senior in 2008 ... high school teammate of Irish long snapper Jordan Cowart ... attended same high school as Irish offensive lineman Dan Wenger ... nephew of current Houston Texans punter Matt Turk ... helped his high school to a 29-1 record as a junior and senior and was a member of 2007 and 2008 Florida Class 5A state champions ... the Raiders finished the 2008 season ranked first nationally by USA Today and ESPN Rise ... played for head coach George Smith at St. Thomas Aquinas High School ... born June 5, 1990 ... son of Kelly and Tony Turk ...enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as a design major. TURK’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S 6-0 13-0 19-0

No 26 68 94

Yds Avg. 994 38.2 2603 38.3 3597 38.3

LG 53 56 56

TB 2 3 5

FC 13 22 35

I20 9 26 35

50+ 3 6 9

Blk 0 0 0

TURK’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2009 NEV (9.5) at UM (9.12) MSU (9.19) at PUR (9.26) WASH (10.3) USC (10.17) BC (10.24) vs. WSU (10.31) NAVY (11.7) at PITT (11.14) UCONN (11.21) at STAN (11.28)

No Yds

Avg

I20

50+ BLK

0 3 1 2

0 0 0 0

50 53

TB FC Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play Did Not Play 1 1 0 1 0 5 1 3 Did Not Play Did Not Play 0 2 0 1

2 5 6 5

79 189 196 166

39.5 37.8 32.7 33.2

40 48 38 49

5 3

235 129

47.0 43.0

1 2

2 1

0 0

2010 PUR (9.4) UM (9.11) at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) at NAVY TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY(11.20) at USC (11.27) vs. MIAMI (12.31)

No 3 8 5 5 8 5 5 1 8 6 4 6 4

Yds 95 310 181 160 313 233 204 43 329 216 135 225 159

Avg 31.7 38.8 36.2 32.0 39.1 46.6 40.8 43.0 41.1 36.0 33.8 37.5 39.8

LG 35 47 44 46 53 51 50 43 56 41 49 49 45

TB 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0

I20 1 4 3 1 3 3 1 0 2 2 2 1 3

50+ 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0

BLK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FC 2 3 3 1 5 0 1 0 1 3 1 2 0

JUSTIN

UTUPO ILB

6-3

251

Lakewood, Calif. (Lakewood) • Birthdate: 3-26-92 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Young, energetic and passionate defensive end that spent rookie season on Irish scout team ... displayed ability to rush the passer in practice ... enters fall in competition for playing time at the inside linebacker position. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action in 2010. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team defensive lineman on California Division I all-state squad as senior in 2009 ... named Lineman of the Year for 2009 by Los Angeles Times ... first-team defensive lineman on Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2009 ... defensive player of the year on all-Southland team named by Los Angeles Times ... named Moore League defensive player of the year as senior in 2009 ... recorded 67 total tackles, 11.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, 29 tackles for loss and forced four fumbles as senior defensive tackle and tight end in 2009 at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif. ... made seven receptions for touchdowns as tight end in 2009 as Lancers finished 11-2 ... helped Lakewood to final #9 Southern California overall top 25 ranking and final #4 ranking in CIF Division I South by CalHiSports.com ... recovered a pair of fumbles to help Lakewood end Long Beach Poly’s 80-game conference win streak with 21-14 victory in 2009 and ensure Lakewood’s first outright Moore League title since 1974 ... had four sacks in Lancers’ CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division quarterfinal win over #23 La Puente Bishop Amat ... first-team all-conference selection as defensive lineman as junior in 2008 on Lake-

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

DEION WR |

6-3

206

Christchurch, Va. (Christchurch)• Birthdate: 2-26-89 • Major: Management-Consulting

CAREER: Speedy and athletic wide receiver played in five games during sophomore season ... did not see any action as a freshman or junior ... recorded one reception for 15 yards for Irish in 2009 ... adds tremendous depth to wide receiver position and will compete for playing time this spring. 2010 (JUNIOR): Did not see game action in 2010.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action during freshman campaign.

G-S 5-0 5-0

Rec Yds TD LG Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G Did Not Play 1 15 0 15 0.2 15.0 3.0 Did Not Play 1 15 0 15 0.2 15.0 3.0

CHRIS

WATT OG

6-3

310

Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard West)• Birthdate: 8-17-90 • Major: Management-Consulting

CAREER: Versatile offensive lineman that can play center or either guard position ... spent his sophomore season as the regular backup for graduated Chris Stewart and saw action in all 13 games for the Irish ... enters fall practice ready to compete for a starting position on the interior of the Irish offensive line ... one of the top offensive lineman recruits in 2009 ... did not play as freshman while learning behind veteran group of linemen. 2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 ... provided depth behind Chris Stewart the right guard position ... took the field for the Irish for the first time in his career against Purdue ... the Irish offensive line allowed 20 sacks over their 13 games in 2010, which averaged out to 1.54 sacks per game ... Notre Dame had not allowed fewer sacks per game since 1998 when the Irish allowed only nine sacks in 11 games or 0.82 per game ... totaled 117 snaps on offense, the seventh most of any Irish offensive lineman.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2009 U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio ... named to USA Today All-American team ... placed on Parade All-America team following senior year ... honored as the top high school recruit in the Midwest in the Detroit Free Press’ Best in the Midwest rankings ... named to Tom Lemming’s 26-man AllAmerica team ... ranked 31st-best overall player and top overall offensive guard according to Scout.com ... considered 35th-best player nationally and the fifth-best offensive lineman by the Sporting News ... rated as 68thbest overall prospect in the SI/TAKKLE Top 200 ... ranked as 67th-best overall prospect in country according to Tom Lemming of CBS College Sports ... Rivals.com ranks him as 77th-best overall player and second-best offensive guard ... selected first-team All-American by MaxPreps in 2008 ... ranked second in Illinois postseason Top 30 according to Rivals.com ... named to SuperPrep All-American team as the third-best overall offensive lineman in the country ... selected as an Elite 50 player, 40th overall, by SuperPrep ... selected first-team all-state as senior by Illinois High School

HISTORY & RECORDS

2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action as rookie.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando ... considered the 22nd-best player in the nation and the third-best wide receiver prospect in the country by Sports Illustrated/TAKKLE.com ... rated the 76th-best player by Tom Lemming and CSTV and the 14th-best wide receiver ... touted by SuperPrep as the seventh-best wide receiver in the nation and the third-best player in Virginia ... ranked the 58th-best prospect by Scout.com as well as the 11thbest wide receiver in the nation and the second-best player in Virginia by the internet recruiting website ... Rivals.com listed him as the seventh-best player in Virginia and 25th-best wide receiver in the country ... posted 15 catches for 230 yards and two touchdowns in ’07 at Christchurch High School despite injury hampering senior campaign ... named first-team allstate and first-team all-conference following junior season ... as a junior, helped lead the Fighting Seahorses to a 7-2 record and appearance in the VISFA division II state championship game where they lost to Saint Anne’s – Belfield School ... in the 2006 state semifinal, helped Christchurch snap Liberty Christian Academy’s 34-game winning streak as he caught three passes for 130 yards and one touchdown while intercepting three passes to preserve the 10-7 victory ... totaled 733 yards on 50 receptions with seven touchdowns as a junior ... attended the Asheville (N.C.) School as a sophomore and played quarterback ... passed for 1,800 yards as a sophomore ... played for coach Ed Homer at Christchurch ... named after former NFL player Deion Sanders ... his father Art was the offensive coordinator on the football team at Christchurch ... became just the second student in the last 16 years to receive a scholarship to a Football Bowl Subdivision university (J’Courtney Williams, University of Virginia, 2007) ... also played basketball for the Fighting Seahorses ... as a junior, the basketball team was Virginia Prep League regular season runner-up but won the Prep League

DEION WALKER’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

COACHES & STAFF

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Played in five games at wide receiver for Irish (Nevada, Purdue, Washington, USC, Washington State) ... hauled in only reception against Nevada for 15 yards ... catch against Wolf Pack represented his first reception in Notre Dame uniform ... earned 10:19 of playing time as reserve wide receiver and made one special-teams appearance.

THE FIGHTING IRISH

WALKER

Tournament and made it to the state semifinals ... named to the Virginia Prep League Tournament all-tournament team as a junior ... also competed in track and field and was two-time state champion while living in North Carolina in the triple jump ... set the school record at Asheville School in the triple jump with a mark of 46’ 2 1/2” notable alumni of the college prep boarding school Walker attended include two Pulitizer Prize-winning authors (William Styron and Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.) and the attorney general of Virginia ... born Feb. 26, 1989 ... son of Arthur and Bethany Walker ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a management -consulting major.

HERE COME THE IRISH

wood squad that finished 10-3 ... made 70 tackles and six sacks as junior in 2008 while leading conference in tackles for loss ... helped Lakewood to CIF Southern Section Pac-5 semifinals in 2008 ... played in Offense-Defense All-American game in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in January 2010 ... played for coach Thadd Macneal at Lakewood ... born March 26, 1992 ... son of Dennis and Maria Utupo ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES Football Coaches Association, Chicago Tribune and Champaign NewsGazette ... named 2008-09 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year ... selected to Chicago Sun-Times’ all-area team as a senior ... named special mention all-state as junior by Chicago Tribune and Champaign News-Gazette ... Arlington Heights Daily Herald named Watt captain of 2008 all-area football team for DuPage County ... named West Suburban Silver Conference Most Valuable Player in 2008 ... recorded 118 pancake blocks as a junior and 107 as a senior despite missing two games due to an ankle sprain in 2008 ... led Glenbard West High School to 12-1 record in 2008 ... played three different positions along offensive line and never surrendered a sack ... brother Kevin is entering his fifth season as a defensive end at Northwestern in 2011 ... played for head coach Chad Hetlet at Glenbard West High School ... born Aug. 17, 1990 ... son of Mary Pat and Rich Watt ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a management-consulting major. WATT’S CAREER STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S Did Not Play 13-0 13-0

ALEX

WELCH TE

6-4

245

Cincinnati, Ohio (Elder) • Birthdate: 11-20-91 • Major: Undecided

CAREER: Young, talented tight end spent his rookie season on the Irish scout team ... did not see any game action ... learned from more featured tight ends Kyle Rudolph, Tyler Eifert and Mike Ragone ... enters fall practice looking to challenge for playing time. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action during the 2010 season. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Ohio all-state tight end for 2009 by OhioVarsity.com ... an honorable mention selection on 2009 Cincinnati Enquirer Football All-Stars ... rated #10 tight end nationally by SuperPrep ... rated 112th player nationally by The Kickoff Top 120 ... caught 43 passes for 620 yards and five touchdowns as senior in 2009 ... had five catches for 98 yards, including 41-yarder for a TD vs. Trinity in 2009 ... also caught five for 89 yards and two TDs vs. St. Francis de Sales in 2009 ... caught 32 passes for 480 yards as junior in 2008, four of them for TDs at Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio ... helped Elder to 10-3 mark as senior in 2009, including Ohio Division I semifinal loss to Hilliard Davidson ... selected to South roster for Ohio North-South Classic in April 2010 in Columbus, Ohio ... 2009 Elder team had been ranked as high as third nationally early in the fall ... as junior in 2008 helped Elder to 13-2 record, including Ohio Division 1 championship game loss to Cleveland St. Ignatius ... from same high school as former Irish tight end Kyle Rudolph ... played behind Rudolph at tight end as a sophomore in 2007 when Rudolph was a senior ... starting center on 2009 Elder basketball team ... joins long list of Elder graduates to play football at Notre Dame, including 1975 co-captain and offensive tackle Ed Bauer ... nephew of former Irish linebacker Steve Heimkreiter (1975-78) ... played for coach Doug Ramsey at Elder ... born Nov. 20, 1991 ... son of Austin and Lynn Welch ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.

HAFIS

WILLIAMS NG

6-1

295

Elizabeth, N.J. (Elizabeth)• Birthdate: 2-6-89 • Major: Sociology

CAREER: Big, strong defensive lineman has played in 19 games over Irish career, including all 13 in 2010 ... has made 11 career tackles, including six solo stops ... added a half tackle for loss and pass breakup ... played in six games during sophomore season after not seeing any action as freshman ... enters 2011 competing for time at nose guard in Notre Dame’s 3-4 defense. 2010 (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games for the Irish ... registered six solo and five assisted tackles on the season ... posted solo stops against Purdue, Boston College and Miami (Fla.) ... notched single assisted tackles against the Eagles, Western Michigan and Utah ... totaled two solo tackles in the matchup with Tulsa ... aided Irish defense against Army, tallying three stops, including one assisted tackle for loss ... played 244 snaps on defense, fifth most of any Irish defensive lineman. 2009 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in six games as reserve defensive tackle ... played against Nevada, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Boston College and Washington State ... did not record a tackle ... logged 9:25 of playing time and made two special-teams appearances. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Earned first-team New Jersey all-state recognition on the offensive line from the Associated Press following senior year ... four-year starter who tallied 78 tackles in his senior year despite facing constant double and triple-teaming ... rated by Rivals. com as the ninth-best player in New Jersey and the 35th-best defensive tackle in the nation ... ranked the ninth-best player in the Garden State by Scout.com and the 38th-best defensive tackle in the country ... selected the ninth-best player in New Jersey by SuperPrep ... named a Rivals.com junior All-American following his third season in which he totaled 106 tackles and six sacks ... also played offensive line and was named firstteam all-conference there following his senior year ... member of a state championship team as a junior and the defense he was part of pitched five shutouts ... defeated Phillipsburg H.S., 14-9, to help the Minutemen claim the 2006 North II, Group IV state sectional championship ... played for coach Chet Parlavecchio at Elizabeth High School ... born Feb. 6, 1989 ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a sociology major. HAFIS WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATS Year 2008 2009 2010 Total

Tackles Fumbles G-S TT UT AT TFL Scks FF FR Did Not Play 6-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 13-0 11 6 5 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 19-0 11 6 5 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0

PBU INT 0 1 1

0-0 0-0 0-0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

UT 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1

AT 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-5 1.0-2 0.0-0 0.0-0

Scks 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

CIERRE

WOOD

PBU 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

6-0

215

CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER HIGHS

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

2010 (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games in 2010 and started five games (Western Michigan, Tulsa, Utah, Army and USC) ... opened the season behind Armando Allen Jr., but moved into the starting lineup when Allen Jr. was lost for the season with an injury following the Navy game ... led the Irish in rushing with 603 yards on 119 carries, good for a 5.1 yard average per rush ... rushed for three touchdowns ... had 20 receptions for 170 yards and two receiving TDs ... added 15 kickoff returns for 300 yards ... totaled 1,073 all-purpose yards ... registered 15 plays of 20 yards or more, including eight rushes, one reception and six kickoff returns ... collected 21 rushes of 10 yards or more ... 27 of 119 carries resulted in a TD or first down ... six of 17 rushing attempts on third down plays resulted in a TD or first down ... eight of 20 receptions resulted in a TD of first down ... made first career appearance in an Irish uniform against Purdue ... raced 16 and 15 yards, respectively, on his first two career carries ... totaled 58 yards rushing on only seven carries against the

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play in 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio ... named to USA Today All-American team ... rated 10th-best overall player nationally and second-best running back by Sporting News ... ranked 12th-best overall prospect and second-best running back in SI/TAKKLE Top 200 ... rated 15th-best overall player and third-best running back in Tom Lemming’s Top 100 football prospects rankings ... rated 17th-best player nationally by Chicago Sun-Times ... ranked 76th in Rivals100 by Rivals.com and rated as the eighth-best running back prospect in the country ... rated as eighth-best overall prospect in California according to Rivals. com’s postseason state rankings ... ESPN ranks him as 25th-best overall player in ESPNU150 ... rated as 54th-best overall player according to Scout.com ... ranked 17th overall in the 2009 Athlon Consensus 100 ... was the only running back selected to 2009 Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Best in the West first team ... named to Western 100 by Tacoma News Tribune in 2008 ... named firstteam all-state by CalHiSports.com as a multi-purpose player following senior season ... selected to 2008 all-Ventura County small schools football team ... tabbed 2008 defensive back of the year ... co-offensive player of the year in Tri-Valley League as senior ... lauded as the top running back and 12th-best player in California by Contra Costa Times in 2009 class ... named first-team all-Ventura County as junior ... named Division IV state player of the year by Maxpreps.com ... rated fourth in Offense-Defense Top 100 ... selected SuperPrep All-American as the 14th-rated running back ... named to the SuperPrep Far West 150 as 15th overall player and top pure running back in the area ... rushed for 1,632 yards and 20 TDs and caught eight passes for 182 yards and four TDs as senior following 2,612 yards rushing with 34 TDs during junior year ... posted 33 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 2008 ... led high school team to first division title in 42 years as junior ... also handled

HISTORY & RECORDS

CAREER: A talented running back that was one of top national recruits at his position, but did not play in his freshman season ... broke onto the scene in 2010, especially after taking over the full-time starting duties following the season-ending injury to Armando Allen ... has the athletic ability to score every time he touches the ball ... enters fall practice with the inside track on the starting running back spot.

2009 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any game action as rookie running back. 2010 SEASON REVIEW

Carries: 19, vs. Utah (Nov. 13, 2010) Rushing Yards: 99, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Longest Rush: 39, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010) Rushing Touchdowns: 1, three times (last vs. Miami (Fla.), Dec. 31, 2010) Receptions: 5, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Receiving Yards: 57, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Longest Reception: 23, vs. Navy (Oct. 23, 2010) Receiving Touchdowns: 2, vs. Tulsa (Oct. 30, 2010) Kick Returns: 5, twice (last vs. Stanford, Sept. 25, 2010) Kick Return Yards: 95, vs. Stanford (Sept. 25, 2010) Longest Kick Return: 38, vs. Purdue (Sept. 4, 2010) Most All-Purpose Yards: 145, vs. Western Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)

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Oxnard, Calif. (Santa Clara)• Birthdate: 2-21-91 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

Boilermakers ... added two catches for 14 yards and two kickoffs for 50 yards against Purdue ... managed only 19 yards rushing (10 carries) over the next four games against Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford and Boston College ... totaled 28 yards rushing on seven carries in the victory over Pittsburgh ... with Allen Jr. unavailable for most of the Western Michigan game with injury, Wood stepped in and did not miss a beat ... ran for 94 yards on 11 rushes, including a 39-yard TD run (the first TDs of his career) ... the 39-yard run was the longest by an Irish running back since Robert Hughes rumbled 45 yards at Stanford on Nov. 24, 2007 ... it was also the longest TD run by a Notre Dame running back since Ryan Grant registered a 46-yard touchdown run at Stanford on Nov. 29, 2003 ... also registered three catches for 29 yards versus the Broncos ... gained 17 yards rushing on eight carries against Navy, including a TD run ... chalked up a pair of TD receptions against Tulsa ... became the first Irish running back with two or more TD receptions in a game since Tony Fisher had a pair in a 4228 victory over West Virginia on Oct. 21, 2000 ... carried 19 times for 71 yards during the win over Utah ... finished the Army game with 88 yards rushing on 14 carries, good an average of 6.3 per rush ... registered 50 yards rushing on five carries during Notre Dame’s opening drive of the game ... closed out the season with 15 carries against USC for 89 yards ... over the final four games of the season, rushed for 306 yards on 64 carries good for a 4.8 yard average per rush ... averaged 76.5 yards per game on the ground over the stretch ... even better during Notre Dame’s four-game winning streak to end the year ... recorded 329 yards on 60 rushes (5.5 yards per rush) in victories over Utah, Army, USC and Miami (Fla.) ... rushed for 81 yards on 12 carries, including a 34-yard TD scamper in the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... added a 26-yard run against the Hurricanes ... played 328 snaps on offense, second most of any Irish running back.

THE FIGHTING IRISH

TT 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 3 0 1

HERE COME THE IRISH

HAFIS WILLIAMS’ CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS 2010 PUR (9.4) UM (9.11) at MSU (9.18) STAN (9.25) at BC (10.2) PITT (10.9) WMU (10.16) at NAVY TULSA (10.30) UTAH (11.13) vs. ARMY(11.20) at USC (11.27) vs. MIAMI (12.31)

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES punting duties and played cornerback, recording 63 tackles and two interceptions in 2007 ... tallied 1,407 rushing yards with 17 TDs rushes as a sophomore, to go along with 585 receiving yards on 16 catches with seven additional scores ... also returned four kickoffs for TDs during high school career ... named first-team all-area as sophomore by Ventura County Star ... CalHiSports.com named him sophomore player of the year in 2006 ... recorded 64 tackles on defense as sophomore ... named second-team all state as junior in 2007 by CalHiSports.com ... named offensive player of the year for CIF Southern Section Mid-Valley division after junior season ... as special teams player in 2007 he returned seven punts for 373 yards, had seven kickoff returns for 307 yards and also kicked off five times resulting in three touchbacks ... tallied 2,480 allpurpose yards as sophomore and named receiver of the year in Frontier League after averaging 37.2 yards per catch ... played for head coach Fran Fredette at Santa Clara High School ... born Feb. 21, 1991 ... full name is Cierre Marcelle Wood ... son of Valerie and Martine Robertson ... major is film, television and theatre in College of Arts and Letters. CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER RUSHING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

G-S

Att

Yds TD LG Did Not Play 13-6 119 603 3 39 13-6 119 603 3 39

Avg/C Avg/G 5.1 46.4 5.1 46.4

CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

Rec 20 20

Yds

TD LG Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G Did Not Play 170 2 23 1.5 8.5 13.1 170 2 23 1.5 8.5 13.1

CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year 2009 2010 Totals

Yds

15 15

300 300

Avg TD LG Did Not Play 20.0 0 38 20.0 0 38

PR Yds Avg TD

0 0

0.0 0.0

0 0

Receiving Rec Yds 2 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 3 29 3 37 5 57 2 25 1 5 1 -3 1 2

Avg 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 9.7 12.3 11.4 12.5 5.0 -3.0 2.0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER ALL-PURPOSE STATS Year 2009 2010 Total

Rush RCV

PR KR IR Did Not Play 603 170 0 300 0 603 170 0 300 0

Total Avg/G 1073 82.5 1073 82.5

CIERRE WOOD’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME STATS Rushing 2010 Att Yds PUR (9.4) 7 58 UM (9.11) 6 10 at MSU (9.18) 3 3 STAN (9.25) 0 0 at BC (10.2) 1 6 PITT (10.9) 7 28 *WMU (10.16) 11 94 at NAVY (10.23) 8 17 *TULSA (10.30) 16 58 *UTAH (11.13) 19 71 *vs. ARMY (11.20) 14 88 *at USC (11.27) 15 89 vs. MIAMI (12.31) 12 81 * - games started

Avg 8.3 0.6 1.0 0.0 6.0 4.0 8.5 2.1 3.6 3.7 6.3 5.9 6.8

LG 16 10 2 0 6 9 39 11 18 20 25 28 34

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1

LG 11 0 0 0 7 0 18 23 14 17 5 0 2

WOOD CB

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Apopka, Fla. (Apopka) • Birthdate: 1-15-91 • Major: Film, Television and Theatre

CAREER: Exciting young defensive back that played in 11 games as a rookie ... saw the majority of his playing time on a number of Irish special teams ... benefitted from the experience gained playing behind graduated Darrin Walls ... enters 2011 with a legitimate chance to earn a contributing spot in the Irish secondary. 2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in the first 11 games of the season (did not see the field at USC or against Miami) ... notched three tackles during his rookie campaign ... one of six freshmen to make their Irish debut against Purdue ... registered one assisted tackle against Purdue ... posted another assisted stop versus Michigan State ... recorded his first career solo tackle at Boston College ... played 23 snaps on defense and 155 snaps on special teams (seventh most of any Irish player). HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team all-Central Florida selection following senior season in 2009 by Orlando Sentinel ... registered one interceptions and eight pass breakups as senior in addition to 58 tackles, five blocked kicks, and a fumble recovery for Apopka High School in Apopka, Fla. ... named second-team all-state by SunStateFootball.com ... ranked 55th on Orlando Sentinel Final Florida Top 100 list, including fourth on Sentinel Final Central Florida Top 100 ... led Apopka to undefeated regular season and semifinals of Florida Class 6A state playoffs as senior ... Blue Darters were District 5-6A champions in 2009 ... led defense during senior season that allowed only 86 points through first 11 games ... first-team defensive back on all-Metro Conference team for 2009 as selected by Orange County coaches ... first-team defensive back on all-Orange County team for 2009 by Orlando Sentinel ... named third-best cornerback in Florida prior to 2009 season by Orlando Sentinel ... selected one of top players in Florida by SuperPrep ... totaled 35 tackles, five interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and blocked one kick during junior season in 2008 ... named all-county by Orlando Sentinel and first-team all-metro following junior campaign ... named one of top 10 juniors in Florida and only cornerback listed prior to 2009 season by Gainesville Sun ... four-year starter in high school who transferred to Apopka before junior year after attending Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando as freshman and sophomore ... intercepted four passes as freshman starter at Dr. Phillips ... played for coach Rick Darlington at Apopka ... born Jan. 15, 1991 ... son of Lo Wood Sr. and Diana Biles ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters and is a film, television and theatre major. LO WOOD’S CAREER STATS Year 2010

Tackles G-S TT 11-0 3

UT 1

AT 2

Fumbles TFL Scks FF FR 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0

PBU INT 0 0-0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

ATKINSON III RB

6-1.25

200

JOSH

ATKINSON CB

5-11.5

185

Rated 89th on Rivals.com list of top 100 players nationally ... rushed 172 times for 1,669 yards and 17 TDs in 2010 as running back, wide receiver and defensive back for Granada High School in Livermore, Calif. ... top games featured 206 rushing yards on five carries and three TDs vs. Castro Valley (and a 60-yard punt return for a TD), plus rushing games of 202 yards vs. Amador Valley (TD runs of 26, 68 and 71), 178 vs. Livermore and 177 vs. College Park (also 157 receiving yards in that second-round playoff game) ... named Bay Area News Group athlete of the week after win over Amador Valley ... 41-16 win over Castro Valley included a 79-yard TD run and three Atkinson TDs in the first 90 seconds of the game ... also caught 27 passes for 678 yards and six TDs, including five for 167 and two TDs vs. Sierra ... made 23 tackles and broke up 10 passes as free safety on defense, helping team to 8-5 record after loss to power De La Salle in California high school North Coast Section Division I playoff semifinals as Matadors reached playoffs for first time since 2005 ... scored game-wining TD in second overtime in first playoff game vs. Freedom ... scored on plays of 68, 55 and 65 yards in playoff game vs. College Park ... first-team pick as utility player on San Francisco Chronicle all-metro squad ... played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl and served as captain of West team ... first-team all-East Bay Athletic League pick for 2010 at running back and a secondteam all-league pick at defensive back ... third-team all-East Bay in 2010 as utility player as selected by Bay Area News Group ... played in Holiday Classic between Sacramento and Bay Area standouts ... selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game Feb. 2 in Austin, Texas ... carried 106 times as junior in 2009 for 965 yards and 10 TDs, caught 13 passes for 260 yards and one TD and had 295 yards in kickoff returns ... scored four TDs in 2009 opener vs. Antioch and later rushed 11 times for 200 yards (TD runs of 65, 80 and 20, plus a 95-yard kickoff return for a TD) vs. Foothill ... secondteam all-EBAL defensive back as junior ... had TD runs of 51, 14 and 23 yards as sophomore in 2008 in 56-15 victory over Livermore ... standout in track who medaled in California state track meet in 100 (third at 10.66) and 200 meters (fourth at 21.46) as sophomore in 2009 ... father is former allpro Oakland Raider defensive back George Atkinson Jr. who played professionally with Raiders from 1968-77, helped Oakland to Super Bowl XI title and now is part of Raider radio broadcast team ... twin brother Josh also will be Irish freshman on 2011 roster ... played for coach Tim Silva at Granada High School ... born Nov. 29, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Played both running back and defensive back for Granada High School in Livermore, Calif. ... carried 30 times for 218 rushing yards and three TDs in 2010 – including 73-yard touchdown run vs. Sierra ... also made 20 tackles on defense and broke up 11 passes ... second-team all-East Bay Athletic League as defensive back in 2010 ... helped team to 8-5 record after loss to power De La Salle in California high school North Coast Section Division I playoff semifinal as Matadors reached playoffs for first time since 2005 ... made 38 tackles and broke up 15 passes as honorable mention all-East Bay Athletic League defensive back as junior in 2009 ... selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game Feb. 2 in Austin, Texas ... father is former all-pro Oakland Raider defensive back George Atkinson Jr. who played professionally with Raiders from 1968-77, helped Oakland to Super Bowl XI title and now is part of Raider radio broadcast team ... twin brother George III also will be Irish freshman on 2011 roster ... played for coach Tim Silva at Granada High School ... born Nov. 29, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

KYLE

BRINDZA K/P |

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COACHES & STAFF

Stockton, Calif. (Granada) • Birthdate: 11-29-92 • Major: Undecided

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Stockton, Calif. (Granada) • Birthdate: 11-29-92 • Major: Undecided

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UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

HISTORY & RECORDS

Set Michigan state high school record with 19 made field goals as a senior in 2010, including six of nine from 50 yards or more ... averaged 43.2 yards per punt and 60 of 63 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks in 2010 while handling kicking and punting duties for Plymouth High School in Canton, Mich. ... played in OffenseDefense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Dec. 31 ... rated ninth-best player in Michigan by Detroit Free Press ... named 13th-best prospect in Michigan by Detroit News ... selected to Detroit News Dream Team as junior and senior ... named first-team all-state kicker by Associated Press following senior season ... tabbed nation’s best kicker by Scout.com and was rated sixth best by Rivals.com ... helped lead high school team to state championship game and 11-3 record in 2010 ... lost to Lake Orion in state finals 21-13, but recorded 70-yard punt (longest in Michigan playoff history) and booted 43-yard field goal (second longest in title game history) in the championship game ... booted 47-yard field goal into wind to secure playoff victory against archrival Canton and converted gamewinning field goal with 38 seconds remaining to help Plymouth defeat Detroit Catholic Central and win the Michigan Division 1 regional championship ... averaged 48.2 yards per punt as a junior in 2009 to earn first-team Associated Press all-state honors as punter ... named all-area as sophomore in 2008 by Ann Arbor News ... converted nine field goals, with a long of 45 yards, made 24 of 29 extrapoint attempts and 25 of 43 kickoffs went for touchbacks in 2008 ... in addition to football was starting goalkeeper for soccer team and threw shot put and discus for track and field team ... born Jan. 13, 1993 in Valparaiso, Ind. ... graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 with Brad Carrico, Everett Golson, Aaron Lynch and Ishaq Williams ... played for coach Mike Sawchuk at Plymouth High School ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Canton, Mich. (Plymouth) • Birthdate: 1-13-93 • Major: Undecided

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

JALEN

BROWN CB

6-0.5

198

Irving, Texas (MacArthur) • Birthdate: 4-4-93 • Major: Undecided

Recorded 37 tackles with 13 passes broken up, one interception and one fumble recovery as junior in 2009 ... played cornerback at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas ... rated one of top 100 players in Texas by Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... in final high school game vs. unbeaten Euless Trinity blocked a PAT and ran it back 90 yards for two points to conclude 4-6 campaign in 2010 ... previously ran back blocked PAT to score vs. Hurst L.D. Bell ... rated one of top 100 players in Dallas area coming into 2010 by Dallas Morning News ... first-team all-Texas District 7-5A pick at cornerback as junior in 2009 ... started several games for Cardinals as sophomore in 2008 ... has run 10.8 in 100 meters and 4.37 in 40 and also runs on 400 and 1,600 relay squads for MacArthur ... played for coach Brian Basil at MacArthur High School ... born April 4, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

BRAD

CARRICO OT

6-5

290

Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) • Birthdate: 12-4-92 • Major: Undecided

Starter at offensive tackle as senior in 2010 at Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio ... helped Coffman to 8-3 campaign in 2010 including loss to Westerville South in first round of Ohio state playoffs ... recorded 74 tackles, eight tackles for loss, nine sacks and five passes broken up as junior defensive end in 2009 ... played quarterback through his sophomore season in 2008 before making switch to become lineman ... stood 6-3 and 200 pounds as a freshman signal-caller ... played defensive end in Dec. 31 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., while playing along with future Irish classmates Jarrett Grace and Eilar Hardy ... played basketball as freshman and participated in track and field (shot and discus) as sophomore ... from same high school that produced former Irish football standouts Brady Quinn and Chinedum Ndukwe and basketball star Chris Quinn ... father Doug played quarterback at Bowling Green, including on 1985 Falcon team that finished regular season unbeaten before losing in California Bowl to Fresno State ... graduated high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 with Kyle Brindza, Everett Golson, Aaron Lynch and Ishaq Williams ... played for coach Mark Crabtree at Coffman High School ... born Dec. 4, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

BEN

COUNCELL OLB |

6-4.5

230

Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds) • Birthdate: 7-31-92 • Major: Undecided

Ranked 91st on Rivals.com list of top 100 players nationally for 2010 ... also rated by Rivals.com as fifth-best weak-side defensive end nationally ... rated ninth-best outside linebacker prospect in nation by Scout.com ... tabbed 97th-best player in 2011 class and fourth-best prospect in North Carolina by Scout.com ... listed 19th on Rivals.com North Carolina postseason top 30 chart ... participated in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, registered

13 tackles, one sack and one blocked punt – and was named a top 10 player of the game ... totaled 141 solo stops, 47 assists and 25 tackles for loss as senior in 2010 for A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C. ... totaled 124 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and four interceptions as junior in 2009 ... named 4A Defensive Player of the Year by ncprep.com following senior season in 2010 ... also a North Carolina 4A all-state pick in 2010 ... received 2010 All-Southern Team honorable mention accolades from Orlando Sentinel ... was homeschooled until sophomore year in high school ... named Mountain Athletic Conference defensive player of year following senior campaign in 2010 ... selected to all-Western North Carolina football team by Asheville Citizen-Times ... played for coach Shane Laws at A.C. Reynolds High School ... born July 31, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

DAVARIS

DANIELS WR |

6-1.5

185

Vernon Hills, Ill. (Vernon Hills) • Birthdate: 12-18-92 • Major: Undecided

Named best prospect in Illinois and 63rd-best player in nation by 24/7 Sports ... rated ninth-best wide receiver and 64th-ranked player in country by Sporting News ... ranked 65th on ESPNU Top 150 list ... named to Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 5A all-state team in 2010 ... played in Under Armour All-American Bowl ... tabbed area athlete of year by Pioneer Press ... selected as senior in 2010 to Lake County all-area and all-North Suburban Conference teams ... Chicago Tribune first-team all-state selection and Chicago Sun-Times all-area first team as senior in 2010 ... named to Arlington Heights Daily Herald all-area team after senior season ... helped lead Vernon Hills High School in Vernon Hills, Ill., to Illinois Class 5A quarterfinals in 2010 state playoffs ... accounted for 19 total TDs during senior season in 2010: 10 rushing TDs, five receiving TDs, two punt returns, one interception return and one blocked field goal return ... posted 23 catches for 513 yards (22.3 yards per reception) in 2010 ... accounted for 888 all-purpose yards (221 receiving, 344 rushing, 323 passing) as junior in 2009 ... led Vernon Hills to 8-3 record in 2009 ... first varsity touch for Vernon Hills came in freshman season in 2007 and resulted in 93-yard kickoff return for TD ... father Phillip was 15-year NFL veteran as defensive end and was drafted by Seattle Seahawks in fourth round of 1995 NFL Draft ... Phillip played four years with Seahawks, for Chicago Bears from 200003, then has played last seven seasons for Washington Redskins ... Phillip played college football at Georgia ... member of Vernon Hills basketball and track and field teams ... played for coach Tony Monken at Vernon Hills ... born Dec. 18, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

MATTHIAS

FARLEY WR |

5-10.5

194

Charlotte, N.C. (Christian) • Birthdate: 7-15-93 • Major: Undecided

Led Christian High School to 2010 North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state football title ... selected to NCISAA Division I all-state team as wide receiver by Charlotte Observer following senior season in 2010 ... did not start playing football until junior year in high school ... played soccer first two years at Christian ... helped North Carolina defeat South Carolina 31-24 in Oasis All-Star Shrine Classic ... ranked 18th on MaxPrep Top 25 Safeties list ... tabbed

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

GOLSON QB

6-0

185

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach) • Birthdate: 1-2-93 • Major: Undecided

6-2.5

240

6-4.5

315

Ranked third-best player in Connecticut by Rivals.com ... named first-team all-state by Connecticut High School Coaches Association as senior in 2010 ... selected all-Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference ... landed on 2010 Walter Camp Foundation All-Connecticut Team ... tabbed one of top 30 players in Connecticut for 2010 by New Haven Register ... secondteam offensive selection for MaxPreps Junior All-American Team in 2009 ... named first-team all-state as junior by Connecticut High School Football Coaches Association and New Haven Register ... aided New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn., to 11-2 record as senior in 2010 ... assisted offense in rushing for 233 yards against Trinity Catholic in 48-8 victory in 2010 ... helped open rushing lanes as New Canaan gained 292 rushing yards in 49-0 triumph over Seymour in 2010 ... started as sophomore and junior in 2008 and 2009 and helped guide New Canaan to Connecticut state titles both years ... threw discus for first time on track and field team as junior in 2010 ... father Terry played as starting quarterback at Notre Dame from 1966-68 and was sophomore standout on 1966 Irish national championship squad ... Terry earned consensus All-America honors as senior in 1968 and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting ... Terry set Notre Dame career marks for pass completions, passing yards and passing TDs, completing 304 of 550 career passes for 4,152 yards and 27 TDs ... Terry was second-round 1969 NFL Draft selection (30th overall pick) and went on to play for NFL Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969-75 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976 ... played for coach Lou Marinelli at New Canaan High School ... born Aug. 28, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

First-team Associated Press Division I Ohio all-state linebacker as senior in 2010 ... Greater Miami Conference defensive player of year for 2010 ...

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

ILB

Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) • Birthdate: 10-8-92 • Major: Undecided

New Canaan, Conn. (New Canaan) • Birthdate: 8-28-93 • Major: Undecided

HISTORY & RECORDS

GRACE

HANRATTY

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CONOR

COACHES & STAFF

Finalist for Mr. Football of South Carolina in 2010 ... ranked sixth all-time in national high school history with 151 career touchdown passes ... tabbed SCPrep.com coplayer of year following senior season in 2010 ... rated 79th-best player in nation for 2010 by MaxPreps ... named SuperPrep All-American in 2010 ... selected to allSouthern first-team offense in 2010 by Orlando Sentinel ... named second-team all-state by SCVarsity.com in 2010 ... led South Carolina to victory in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... ranked 16th on Rivals.com dual-threat quarterback list ... rated 12th on Rivals.com South Carolina postseason top 30 list ... finished 44-5 in his career as starting quarterback at Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ... threw for 11,634 yards and 151 TDs in his career ... led Myrtle Beach to 14-1 record and South Carolina Class AAA state championship vs. South Pointe in 2010 ... missed half of 2010 season due to injury, but still threw for 1,770 yards and 25 TDs as senior ... led Myrtle Beach to South Carolina Class AAA state runner-up finish in junior season in 2009, completing 224 of 356 passes for 3,529 yards with 47 TDs and three interceptions ... named MaxPreps junior All-American in 2009 ... 2009 Associated Press South Carolina all-state selection ... two-time recipient of WPDE Zoneman award as top player in Florence/Myrtle Beach area in 2008 and 2009 ... as a sophomore in 2008 guided Myrtle Beach to 13-1 record and South Carolina Class AAA State Championship, throwing for 3,570 yards with 44 TDs and 10 interceptions ... led Seahawks to 12-1 record as freshman in 2007 and completed 62.9 percent of his passes for 2,765 yards with 35 TDs and 11 interceptions ... played point guard for Myrtle Beach basketball team and led team to 2008 South Carolina Class AAA state championship ... named all-state in basketball by South Carolina basketball coaches association after averaging 19.6 points, 5.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game as junior in 2009-10 ... could be candidate to join Notre Dame basketball team for 2011-12 season ... plays piano and drums with his father at Mount Olive AME Church ... graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 with Kyle Brindza, Brad Carrico, Aaron Lynch and Ishaq Williams ... played for coach Mickey Wilson at Myrtle Beach High School ... born Jan. 2, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

THE FIGHTING IRISH

EVERETT

helped Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, to 11-1 record and GMC co-championship in 2010, with only loss coming by 24-23 count to St. Xavier in second round of Ohio state playoffs ... regional playoff win over Hamilton marked 59th straight Colerain victory at home ... made 92 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and added four sacks and four passes broken up in 2010 ... had 15 tackles in 48-6 win over Oak Hills to end the regular season ... Cincinnati Enquirer first-team Division I All-Star at linebacker for both 2010 and 2009 ... also an AP Ohio first-team all-Southwest district selection and an Enquirer all-GMC first-team linebacker ... made team-leading 95 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, caused five fumbles and had four sacks and two interceptions as junior in 2009 ... all-league middle linebacker in 2009 when he led team to eight straight wins to end season ... second-team all-Ohio Central District as junior ... . had 10 tackles and recovered a fumble as sophomore in 2008 ... made five tackles, one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery in Dec. 31 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., while playing with future Irish classmates Brad Carrico and Eilar Hardy ... three-year starter in basketball and also is member of track and field team (discus and shot put) ... uncle Eric Kattus played tight end at Michigan and was fourth-round pick of Cincinnati Bengals in 1986 NFL Draft ... played for coach Tom Bolden at Colerain High School ... born Oct. 8, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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first-team all-conference wide receiver in 2010 by Charlotte Observer ... named to 2010 all-Mecklenburg Team first team by Charlotte Observer as defensive back after totaling 39 tackles and two interceptions in 2010 at Christian High School in Charlotte, N.C. ... registered 49 tackles and one interception during senior season ... caught 37 passes for more than 600 yards and registered 10 touchdowns in 2010 ... named one of top 25 players in North Carolina in 2010 by Charlotte Observer ... recorded 37 receptions for more than 900 yards and 12 TDs as junior in 2009 ... helped guide Christian to state runner-up spot in North Carolina playoffs as junior in 2009 ... played for coach Jason Estep at Charlotte Christian High School ... born July 15, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES

EILAR

HARDY S

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CHASE

HOUNSHELL DE

6-4.25

265

Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Pickerington Central) • Birthdate: 9-15-92 • Major: Undecided

Kirtland, Ohio (Lake Catholic) • Birthdate: 4-1-93 • Major: Undecided

First-team Associated Press Ohio Division I all-state pick as defensive back for 2010 ... first-team defensive back on Columbus Dispatch all-metro team ... first-team defensive back on Associated Press Ohio Central All-District squad ... rated 209th on Rivals.com list of top 250 players nationally ... four-year starter at safety for Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio ... made 63 tackles as senior in 2010 to go with five tackles for loss and six passes broken up ... intercepted four passes as senior and returned one for a score ... also played at running back ... helped Pickerington Central to 11-1 record mark as senior, with only loss coming 13-6 to Hilliard Davidson in Ohio state playoffs, with Hilliard Davidson becoming first team in nine games to score 10 or more points against Central defense ... rushed for 60 yards vs. Grove City ... scored on 70-yard punt return vs. Lancaster in win that also included 55 rushing yards and eight tackles ... scored on 37-yard rushing play and ran an interception back for a TD in first round of Ohio playoffs vs. Troy ... helped Central record six shutout wins in 2010 ... ran opening kickoff back 98 yards and later scored on 26-yard run in playoff win over Westerville South that also included six tackles on defense ... made 75 tackles, three interceptions and forced three fumbles as junior in 2009 ... second-team defensive back on Associated Press Ohio All-Central District squad as junior in 2009 ... played cornerback in Dec. 31 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., playing along with future Irish classmates Brad Carrico and Jarrett Grace ... brother Eisen finished sophomore football season in 2010 at Ohio Dominican ... brother Terrance Brown played wide receiver at Michigan State in 1998-2001 ... played for coach Jay Sharrett at Pickerington High School ... born Sept. 15, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Associated Press Ohio Division II co-defensive player of the year for 2010 ... standout two-way lineman at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio ... helped Cougars reach Ohio Division II state semifinals in both 2009 and 2010, as Lake Catholic finished 12-2 both years ... had 36 tackles, five sacks, nine tackles for loss and three forced fumbles as senior in 2010 ... first-team defensive lineman on Associated Press Ohio Division II all-state squad as senior ... Northeast Lakes District Division II Defensive player of the year for 2010 ... named Willoughby News-Herald Ohio Division II player of the year ... first-team defensive lineman on Cleveland Plain-Dealer prep allstar team for 2010 ... one of five finalists for Tony Fisher Award (named after former Notre Dame running back) that goes to top high school player in area ... first-team offensive lineman on News-Herald all-star team ... PlainDealer made him North Coast League preseason defensive MVP for 2010 ... had six sacks and 18 tackles for loss on defense as junior in 2009, helping offense rushing for 215 yards per game and allowing only three sacks ... first-team offensive lineman on Associated Press Ohio Division II all-state squad as junior in 2009 ... first-team offensive lineman on Cleveland PlainDealer prep all-star team as junior in 2009 ... brother Chad was redshirt sophomore offensive guard in 2010 at Central Florida on 11-3 Liberty Bowl champion squad ... . twin sister Colette will play basketball at St. Francis (N.Y.) beginning in 2011-12 ... played for Mike Bell at Lake Catholic High School ... born April 1, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

MATT

HEGARTY OT

6-4.5

KOYACK TE

6-5

253

Oil City, Pa. (Oil City Senior) • Birthdate: 4-9-93 • Major: Undecided

291

Aztec, N.M. (Aztec) • Birthdate: 4-3-92 • Major: Undecided

Ranked 43rd nationally on Sporting News Top 100 list for 2010 ... rated 36th on ESPNU Top 150 list and 40th in Rivals.com national prospect rankings ... top-rated player out of New Mexico and sixth-best offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com ... selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... selected for Team USA vs. The World all-star game Feb. 2 in Austin, Texas ... RivalsHigh. com second-team All-American ... finalist for Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award at U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... named first-team all-state as a junior and senior in 2009 and 2010 ... Sports Illustrated High School Player of the Week for Dec. 18, 2010 ... helped Aztec High School in Aztec, N.M., to 13-1 record and New Mexico state runner-up finish in 2010 ... totaled 81 pancake blocks while not giving up a sack in senior season ... also played on defensive line where he made 11 tackles and half a sack ... helped Aztec rushing attack tally 2,340 yards and 36 TDs in 2010 ... member of offense that generated 4,176 passing yards and 48 TDs overall in 2010 ... helped pave way for 242 yards rushing and 521 yards passing in 35-28 win over Durango (Colo.) in 2010 ... helped opened holes for Aztec running backs for 280 yards and three TDs vs. Kirtland in 2010 ... played for coach Brad Hirsch at Aztec High School ... born July 3, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

BEN

Received first-team Pennsylvania all-state honors from Pennsylvania Sportswriters and Associated Press in 2010 ... also Pennsylvania Football News/Coaches AAA first-team Pennsylvania all-state in 2010 ... named SuperPrep Northeast Offensive Player of the Year ... rated best tight end in country and 25th-best prospect overall by Scout.com ... ranked 34th on Sporting News Top 100 list ... named to ESPNU Top 150 and MaxPreps Top100 recruiting lists ... named to Rivals100 list ... chosen to play in Under Armour All-American Bowl ... Pennsylvania Region 5 all-star in 2010 ... selected top player in Pennsylvania by Pittsburgh Sports Report and second-best player in state by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette prior to 2010 season ... guided Oil City Senior High School in Oil City, Pa., to 9-3 record as senior in 2010 ... recorded 62 receptions for 1,031 yards and 11 TDs as senior ... averaged 16.6 yards per catch ... totaled 65.5 tackles and six and a half tackles for loss on defense in 2010, adding one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two pass breakups ... set Pennsylvania District 10 records with 152 career receptions for 2,591 yards ... caught eight passes for 135 yards and a TD in a 35-21 win over DuBois in 2010 ... made 11 tackles in 49-28 victory vs. Girard in 2010 ... had four receptions for 121 yards and two TDs while making nine tackles on defense vs. Franklin in 2010 ... caught eight passes for 171 yards and two TDs in 42-26 win over Slippery Rock in 2010 ... played

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

LYNCH DE

6-6

265

5-9.75

192

6-4.25

280

Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard) • Birthdate: 4-29-93 • Major: Undecided

TROY

NIKLAS TE

6-6.5

250

Fullerton, Calif. (Servite) • Birthdate: 9-18-92 • Major: Undecided

Los Angeles Times lineman of the year as senior in 2010 ... two-way standout as both offensive and defensive lineman at Servite High School in Anaheim, Calif., where he played offensive guard and defensive tackle in 2010 ... helped Servite to 14-1 record in 2010, a second straight CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division title and runner-up in state playoffs ... named co-lineman of the year as senior in Trinity League by Orange County Register ... an offensive lineman on Los Angeles Times high school all-star football team for 2010 ... first-team all-state offensive lineman by CalHiSports ... rated 215th among all prospects nationally on Rivals. com 250 list ... rated 11th by SuperPrep among all prospects in California, Nevada and Hawaii ... all-CIF Southern Section Pac-5 as defensive lineman as senior by Orange County Register ... first-team defensive lineman on Orange County Register all-county team for 2010 ... two-time first-team all-Trinity League selection ... played tight end on offense until switch to guard as senior in 2010 ... made 14 tackles as senior in 48-8 CIF State Open Division title game loss to De La Salle ... helped Servite to 2009 California state title (33-20 victory over Rocklin in Division II championship), in addition to Pac-5 and Trinity League crowns ... caught 16 passes as tight end for 128 yards and three TDs in 2009 ... also helped Servite to Trinity League title as sophomore in 2008 ... brother Austin was sophomore linebacker at Air Force in 2010 ... uncle Bruce Matthews played at USC, was ninth overall pick in NFL Draft, earned Pro Bowl honors 14 times while playing with

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

First-team Indiana all-state pick on Associated Press Class 3A team as offensive lineman ... also named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 all-state team as one of 10 offensive linemen ... named to 2010 Super Team by Indianapolis Star ... second-team offensive lineman on U.S. Air Force Medium Schools Prep All-America squad ... helped fourth-ranked Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, Ind., to 2010 Indiana Class 3A state title with 28-14 win over South Bend St. Joseph’s in state title contest that marked Chatard’s record 10th state title ... Chatard ended season with 11-4 record and 10 straight wins after

Second-team all-state running back as senior on 2010 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A team ... MVP of District 7-5A by Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... second-team running back pick on Dallas Morning News all-area squad ... rushed 301 times for 1,906 yards and 32 TDs as senior in 2010 at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas ... also caught 40 passes for 492 yards and three TDs ... . led Dallas area 5A players in scoring with 37 TDs and ranked third in rushing ... helped Coppell to 13-1 record and #2 ranking in Texas Class 5A, losing only 41-40 to Euless Trinity in state quarterfinals ... Coppell finished regular season 10-0 and ranked fifth in Texas Associated Press Class 5A poll ... rated one of top 100 players in Dallas area (one of six running backs) coming into 2010 by Dallas Morning News ... helped 2009 Cowboys team as junior to 11-2 record ending in 5A playoff loss to Arlington ... played for coach Joe McBride at Coppell High School ... born Sept. 20, 1991 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

HISTORY & RECORDS

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COACHES & STAFF

Rated sixth-best player nationally in 2010 by 24/7 Sports ... ranked as third-best defensive end and 15th-best prospect overall in ESPN 150 ratings ... listed 36th on SuperPrep Elite 50 squad ... ranked 22nd on MaxPreps Top 100 breakdown ... rated 28th-best player overall and third-best strong-side defensive end in nation by Rivals.com ... ranked 19th on Rivals Florida Postseason 100 list ... rated 91st-best prospect nationally by Sporting News ... listed 10th on Scout Top 100 breakdown ... played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl and registered two and a half sacks ... ranked sixth in sacks among Florida Division 2B players and 83rd in state in 2010 ... selected Florida first-team all-state in 2010 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, Fla. ... tabbed by Gainesville Sun as one of Florida’s top 50 seniors in 2010 ... selected to Florida Times-Union Super 75 squad following senior season ... named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Division 16 team in 2010 ... Fort Myers News-Press all-area selection in 2010 ... registered 31 solo stops and 10.5 sacks during senior campaign in 2010 ... led team to 11-2 record and Florida 2B state semifinal playoff appearance as senior in 2010 ... tallied seven tackles in 55-0 win over Clewiston in 2010 ... recorded eight tackles and sack vs. Cape Coral in 2010 ... led Island Coast to 28-0 win over Tampa Catholic in 2010 with three sacks ... completed his junior season in 2009 with 52 total tackles, 35 assists, 16 sacks, and two fumble recoveries, one returned for a touchdown ... graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 with Kyle Brindza, Brad Carrico, Everett Golson and Ishaq Williams ... played for coach Joe Bowen at Island Coast High School ... born March 8, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

MCDANIEL

Coppell, Texas (Coppell) • Birthdate: 9-20-91 • Major: Undecided

Cape Coral, Fla. (Island Coast) • Birthdate: 3-8-93 • Major: Undecided

CAM

THE FIGHTING IRISH

AARON

early three-game losing streak ... helped team to number-three state ranking in IFCA final regular-season poll for 2010 ... starter on both offensive and defensive lines ... rated second-best Class 3A defensive player in Indianapolis area in preseason listings by Indianapolis Star ... . helped Chatard to 12-2 mark as junior in 2009 before losing to Evansville Memorial in Indiana state playoff semi-state round ... brother Zack was Notre Dame offensive tackle starter as sophomore in 2010 ... father Keith played football at Kentucky ... played for coach Vincent Lorenzano at Bishop Chatard High School ... born April 29, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

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in seven games as junior in 2009 and caught 43 passes for 748 yards and seven TDs ... averaged 17.4 yards per catch in 2009 ... registered nine receptions for 249 yards and two TDs in 2009 season opener vs. Meadville ... won Pennsylvania state title in javelin with personal best throw of 192-11 in 2010 ... caught 47 passes for 812 yards and 10 TDs as sophomore in 2008 ... over final three game of 2008 season caught 22 passes for 434 yards and seven TDs ... besides tight end, played quarterback, wide receiver, defensive end and linebacker ... hails from family of musicians and is proficient playing trombone, piano and euphonium ... mother is a music teacher ... played for coach Matt LaVerde at Oil City High School ... born April 9, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

STUDENTATHLETE PROFILES NFL Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1983-2001 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 ... from same high school as former Irish quarterback standout, NFL veteran and current CBS Sports analyst Steve Beuerlein ... born Sept. 18, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

ANTHONY

RABASA ILB

6-3

240

Miami, Fla. (Columbus) • Birthdate: 7-8-92 • Major: Undecided

Ranked 11th nationally on Rivals weak-side defensive end list ... selected to Florida Times-Union Super 75 team of Florida’s top players ... listed 123rd on ESPN 150 list of top players nationally for 2010 ... selected to play in Team USA vs. The World game Feb. 2 in Austin, Texas ... tabbed as best defensive lineman and fifth-best prospect in Miami-Dade County by Miami Herald ... named to Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 list as fourth-best defensive end in state ... led Columbus High School team in Miami, Fla., to 6A regional quarterfinals of 2010 Florida state playoffs ... registered 80 tackles and 10 sacks for Columbus as junior defensive end in 2009 ... named first-team all-county in 2010 by Miami Herald ... 2009 first-team all-Dade County selection ... named second team all-state defensive line by Florida sportswriters and first team all-county by the Miami Herald following junior campaign in 2009 ... played for coach Chris Merritt at Christopher Columbus High School ... born July 8, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

TONY

SPRINGMANN DE

6-5.5

280

STEPHON

TUITT DE

6-6.25

295

Monroe, Ga. (Monroe Area) • Birthdate: 5-23-93 • Major: Undecided

Rated 38th nationally on Sports Illustrated list of top players from 2010 ... Georgia Class 3A all-state first-team defense selection for 2010 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... one of four Georgia players to be named to all-Southern team by Orlando Sentinel ... second on Rivals strong-side defensive end list ... ranked 22nd overall on Rivals 100 lists ... 23rd on Sporting News Top 100 list and 90th on ESPN 150 list ... ranked 42nd nationally on MaxPrep Top 100 list ... landed 13th spot on Atlanta Journal-Constitution Fab 50 breakdown and SuperPrep defensive line rankings ... rated 35th on The Kickoff Top 150 Prospects list ... played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio and Team USA vs. The World All-Star Game in Austin, Texas ... led Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Ga., to 11-2 record and third-round appearance in the Georgia Class AAA state playoffs during senior season in 2010, after Monroe Area had finished a combined 0-20 the previous two seasons ... also played as tight end ... first-team all-Georgia Region 8-AAA for 2010 by vote of area coaches ... recorded 56 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered as junior in 2009 ... played for coach Matt Figg at Monroe Area High School ... born May 23, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

ISHAQ

WILLIAMS OLB |

6-5

255

Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Dwenger) • Birthdate: 6-10-92 • Major: Undecided

Brooklyn, N.Y. (Lincoln) • Birthdate: 2-22-93 • Major: Undecided

First-team Indiana all-state pick on Associated Press Class 4A team as offensive tackle ... also named to Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 allstate team as one of eight defensive linemen ... helped Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Indiana Class 4A state title game before losing to Indianapolis Cathedral 31-20 ... Dwenger in 2010 finished 13-1, won the Summit Athletic Conference title for fifth straight year and set an all-time record with 36 consecutive league wins ... first-team all-Northeast Indiana offensive tackle by Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette . . .returned an interception seven yards for a score in 42-0 win over Harding ... recorded 11 tackles and a sack in 46-45 double overtime win over Snider ... IFCA Junior All-State 4A defensive lineman as junior in 2009 when he made 73 tackles and 10 sacks ... also an Associated Press first-team all-state selection on defensive line and SAC first-team offensive lineman in 2009 ... had 89 tackles and nine sacks as sophomore defensive lineman in 2008 ... from same high school as current Irish players John Goodman and Tyler Eifert ... played football with Eifert and played basketball with Goodman when Goodman was a senior and Springmann a freshman ... played for coach Chris Svarczkopf at Bishop Dwenger High School ... born June 10, 1992 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

Gatorade Player of the Year as top high school football player in state of New York for 2010 ... ranked 45th nationally in 2010 by Sports Illustrated ... ranked 16th nationally on Rivals 100 list ... ranked second on Rivals weakside defensive end listing ... rated 42nd on ESPN 150 list ... 84th among The Kickoff Top 150 high school prospects from 2010 ... 17th on SuperPrep Elite 50 and was named SuperPrep Northeast Defensive Player of Year ... fourthranked defensive lineman in country according to SuperPrep ... 70th player nationally on MaxPreps Top 100 ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection ... first-team all-Borough pick in 2010 by New York Daily News ... tabbed 2010 New York Daily News all-city selection ... dubbed top player in New York state postseason rankings by Rivals ... led Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., to 12-1 record and a Public School Athletic League playoff runner-up spot as senior in 2010 ... had 22 tackles, six sacks and two fumble recoveries in 2010 senior season ... recorded six tackles and fumble recovery in 28-7 victory over Port Richmond in 2010 ... led Lincoln to 40-24 win over Boys & Girls in 2010 with five tackles and two sacks ... 2009 first-team New York Post all-city and Daily News all-city selection as junior ... tallied 43 tackles, 11 sacks and three forced fumbles during junior season in 2010 ... graduated from high school in December 2010 and enrolled at Notre Dame in January 2011 with Kyle Brindza, Brad Carrico, Aaron Lynch and Everett Golson ... played for coach Shawn O’Connor at Lincoln High School ... born Feb. 22, 1993 ... enrolled in First Year of Studies.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Head Coach 29th year coaching Second year at Notre Dame

BRIAN KELLY’S HEAD COACHING RESUME INCLUDES:

2010 SEASON REVIEW HISTORY & RECORDS UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

COACHES & STAFF

veteran of 20 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Brian Kelly heads into his second year in 2011 as the 29th head football coach at the University of Notre Dame coming off the most impressive late-season Fighting Irish run in nearly two decades. Despite enduring a slew of injuries at key positions, Kelly’s first Irish squad in 2010 came on strong to play perfectly in November. In addition to a convincing 28-3 victory over once-beaten and 15th-ranked Utah (Notre Dame’s widest margin over an Associated Press top 20 opponent in 14 years), the Irish defeated Army in the historic first football game ever played at the new Yankee Stadium – then ended an eight-game losing streak at the hands of archrival USC with a come-from-behind win at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Then, in the convincing 33-17 Hyundai Sun Bowl triumph against Miami, the Irish charged to a 30-3 lead after three periods, as Kelly became the first Notre Dame football coach ever to record a bowl victory in his first season on the Notre Dame sidelines. The Irish success down the stretch came mainly because of its defense, as Notre Dame went 13 consecutive periods over one late, four-game stretch without allowing an offensive touchdown (the best sequence in that category in 30 years). In those final four wins Notre Dame’s defense limited the Utes, Black Knights, Trojans and Hurricanes to combined averages of 9.8 points (best stretch for an Irish team since 1989), 91.8 yards on the ground and 276.5 total yards. In the last four contests, the Irish defense faced teams that were averaging 38 points (Tulsa), 41 (Utah), 31 (Army) and 32 (USC) per game, yet yielded only two offensive touchdowns, combined, to that quartet. Among individual defensive leaders was linebacker Manti Te’o, Notre Dame’s top tackler in 2010 with 133 and a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and Dick Butkus Award. Each of those four victories came in the first four career starts by freshman quarterback Tommy Rees, following a season-ending injury to Dayne Crist. Among the pacesetters for Kelly’s spread offense was wide receiver Michael Floyd who caught 79 balls in 2010 for 1,025 yards and 12 touchdowns (he has 171 career catches for 2,539 yards and a Notre Dame career record 28 TDs) and was named the MVP of the Hyundai Sun Bowl (six catches for 109 yards and two TDs in that contest).

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• One season at Notre Dame in 2010 that featured an 8-5 overall mark (one overtime loss and two others by a combined five points) and four straight victories to close the season. • Three seasons at Cincinnati from 2007-09, including a 34-6 record (.850) and two straight outright BIG EAST Conference title teams that earned BCS appearances in 2008 (FedEx Orange Bowl) and ’09 (Allstate Sugar Bowl). At the time he accepted the position at Notre Dame, he qualified as the winningest active BIG EAST football coach and the only league coach with more than 150 wins. • Three seasons at Central Michigan University from 2004-06, including a 19-16 overall record (.542) featuring a 9-4 mark and Mid-American Conference title in 2006. • Thirteen seasons at Grand Valley State University from 1991-2003, including a 118-35-2 record (.767) highlighted by NCAA Division II national championships in 2002 (14-0) and 2003 (14-1). • An overall record of 179-62-2 (.741) in those 20 seasons as a head coach.

Meanwhile, the Irish kicking game also sparkled in 2010, thanks to placekicker David Ruffer, who successfully converted his first 18 field-goal attempts (18 of 19 overall in 2010 and 23 for 24 in his career). Ruffer became one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award as the top placekicker in the nation. Kelly’s debut season in South Bend saw the 2010 Irish play arguably the most difficult schedule in the country, as all but one of the Notre Dame opponents finished .500 or better – something no other team in the country could claim. Notre Dame’s agenda ranked first nationally in the official NCAA schedule strength standings at the end of the regular season, with Irish opponents playing at a .652 clip (79-42). On the academic side, Kelly’s first season at Notre Dame featured a firstteam ESPN Academic All-America honor for Ruffer, an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship for offensive lineman Chris Stewart (he attended law school at Notre Dame during the 2010 season) as a National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete selection – and a first-place finish by Notre Dame among all FBS programs in the latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate standings with a 96 mark. Architect of two consecutive Bowl Championship Series appearances at the University of Cincinnati, including a perfect 12-0 regular season in 2009 that earned him national-coach-of-the-year honors, Kelly currently is the fifthwinningest active coach in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in terms of winning percentage at .741. He ranks seventh in terms of victories at 179. Over the last 10 seasons combined, Kelly’s teams have won 102 games – and only Bob Stoops at Oklahoma (109), Mack Brown at Texas (106) and Jim Tressel at Ohio State (105) have won more. Kelly earned the ESPN/Home Depot National Coach of the Year Award in 2009, was the BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year in 2007, 2008 and 2009 (the first time a BIG EAST football coach won the award three straight years) -- and received the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coach of the Year Award in both 2002 and 2003. He also in ’09 was a finalist for four other national awards – the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award (Football Writers Association of America), Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award (National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association), Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award and the George Munger Coach of the Year Award (Maxwell Football Club). He boasted a 2-1 record at Cincinnati in postseason bowl games – including a 27-24 win over Western Michigan in the International Bowl after the 2006 season (he coached in that game immediately after taking the job at Cincinnati), a 31-21 win over Southern Mississippi in the Papajohns.com Bowl after the ’07

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HEAD COACH BRIAN KELLY season and a 20-7 loss to Virginia Tech in the FedEx Orange Bowl after the ’08 campaign. Kelly’s ’06 Central YEAR BY YEAR WITH BRIAN KELLY Position Record/Postseason Michigan team finished 9-4 and qualified for the Mo- Year School Defensive Coordinator/ 4-5 tor City Bowl (Central Michigan defeated Middle Ten- 1983 Assumption Linebackers nessee 31-14, though he did not coach after accepting Defensive Coordinator/ 4-4 the head coaching position at Cincinnati) – and his 1984 Assumption Linebackers 12-0 team in ’09 earned an Allstate Sugar Bowl as1985 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/ 5-3 signment against once-beaten Florida. Linebackers In six NCAA Division II playoff appearances at 1986 Assumption Defensive Coordinator/ 1-8 Grand Valley State, Kelly’s teams combined for an 11-4 Linebackers (.733) postseason record – including four straight vic1987 Grand Valley State Graduate Assistant/ 7-4 tories in winning both the ’02 and ’03 NCAA titles. His Defensive Backs ’01 Grand Valley State team fell 17-14 to North Dakota 1988 Grand Valley State Graduate Assistant/ 7-4 in the Division II national title game. Defensive Backs Kelly’s ’09 team at Cincinnati finished third in 1989 Grand Valley State Defensive Coordinator/ 11-1/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) the final BCS standings and fourth in both the final Recruiting Coordinator regular-season Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN 1990 Grand Valley State Defensive Coordinator/ 10-2/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) th polls. His ’08 team ended up 11-3 and 17 in both Recruiting Coordinator polls – and his ‘07 Bearcat squad finished 10-3 and 1991 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-3/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) 17th (AP) and 20th (USA Today/ESPN) in the final polls. 1992 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 Through the end of the 2009 regular season, his 1993 Grand Valley State Head Coach 6-3-2 Cincinnati team won all 12 of its games, led the na- 1994 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-4/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) tion in passing efficiency (166.19), ranked second in 1995 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 kickoff returns (29.2 each) and sixth in total offense 1996 Grand Valley State Head Coach 8-3 (464.25 yards per game), passing yardage (320.33) 1997 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-2 and scoring (39.83 points). Meanwhile, Kelly’s Bearcat 1998 Grand Valley State Head Coach 9-3/NCAA Division II playoffs (0-1) defense rated third nationally in tackles for losses (8.42 1999 Grand Valley State Head Coach 5-5 7-4 per game) and eighth in sacks (2.92). The ’09 Cincin- 2000 Grand Valley State Head Coach 13-1/NCAA Division II runner-up (3-1) nati squad set Bearcat single-season records for points 2001 Grand Valley State Head Coach 14-0/NCAA Division II champion (4-0) (495), passing yards (3,844), fewest fumbles (10), 2002 Grand Valley State Head Coach 14-1/NCAA Division II champion (4-0) fewest fumbles lost (two) and fewest turnovers (10). 2003 Grand Valley State Head Coach Head Coach 4-7 Cincinnati concluded the ’09 campaign with a record 2004 Central Michigan 2005 Central Michigan Head Coach 6-5 18 straight regular-season victories. Head Coach 9-4/qualified for Motor City Bowl Among the standouts Kelly coached on the ’09 2006 Central Michigan vs. Middle Tennessee Bearcat roster were first-team All-America receiver Head Coach 1-0/International Bowl: Mardy Gilyard (he ranked second nationally in all-pur- 2006 Cincinnati W 27-24 vs. Western Michigan pose yards at 203.5 per game at the end of the regular Head Coach 10-3/Papajohns.com Bowl: season) and quarterback Tony Pike (ninth in passing 2007 Cincinnati W 31-21 vs. Southern Mississippi efficiency at 155.36). Eleven Cincinnati players merited Final Rankings: 17th AP, 20th USA Today all-BIG EAST honors for ’09 (five first-team selections), Head Coach 11-3/FedEx Orange Bowl: including Gilyard, the league’s Special Teams Player of 2008 Cincinnati L 7-20 vs. Virginia Tech the Year for the second straight season. Final Rankings: 17th AP and USA Today In three years at the helm of the program, Kelly 2009 Cincinnati Head Coach 12-0/qualified for Allstate Sugar Bowl put together a 34-6 record and led the Bearcats to their vs. Florida first two BIG EAST championships in 2008 and ‘09. Rankings: 4th AP and USA Today Cincinnati achieved a then-school-record 11 victories 2010 Notre Dame Head Coach 8-5/Hyundai Sun Bowl: in 2008, followed that up with a dozen wins in ’09, and W 33-17 vs. Miami had back-to-back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first Grand Valley State Totals (13 seasons) 118-35-2 .767 time in school history. Kelly’s Bearcats in ’08 won the Central Michigan Totals (3 seasons) 19-16 .542 school’s first outright conference championship since Cincinnati Totals (3 seasons) 34-6 .850 1964 and earned the school’s first berth in a BCS game, Notre Dame Totals (1 season) 8-5 .615 playing against Virginia Tech in the 75th FedEx Orange Overall Totals (20 seasons) 179-62-2 .741 Bowl. In ’08 Cincinnati achieved its then-highest ranking to close the regular season – 12th in the AP Cincinnati placed 10 players on the 2008 all-BIG EAST teams (including and USA Today/ESPN polls and the BCS standings entering the Orange Bowl. first-team selection Connor Barwin) – with kick returner Gilyard named the BIG The Bearcats held down a postseason ranking of 17th in both polls, tying the EAST Special Teams Player of the Year and punter Kevin Huber earning the first top postseason ranking in school history. AFCA All-America nod in program history. Huber became the first two-time AP Following the close of the ’08 regular season, Kelly was named the BIG EAST first-team All-America selection in Bearcat football history. Coach of the Year for the second straight season. He also was named the American The Bearcats’ 27-24 bowl victory over Western Michigan in 2006 came just Football Monthly Schutt Sports FBS Coach of the Year, earned AFCA Region 1 Coach 34 days after Kelly was hired. Then, in his first full season at the helm in ‘07, he of the Year honors and was named BIG EAST Coach of the Year by Sporting News. put Cincinnati on the national radar by jumping out to a 6-0 start and earning

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Kelly had 12 of his players achieve first-team all-conference honors over his three years at Central 1991 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs L 15-38 vs. East Texas State Michigan (including ’05 MAC Defensive Player of the 1994 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs L 27-35 vs. Indiana (Pa.) Year Daniel Bazuin) -- and three advanced to the NFL 1998 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs L 14-37 vs. Slippery Rock (including 2005 draftees Eric Ghiacuic and Adam Kieft 2001 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs W 42-13 vs. Bloomsburg* and free agent Tory Humphrey). Bazuin, who led the W 33-30 vs. Saginaw Valley State* nation in ’05 in tackles for losses, also was a ’06 firstW 34-16 vs. Catawba* team Academic All-American. L 14-17 vs. North Dakota# Kelly arrived at Central Michigan after winning 2002 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs W 62-13 vs. C.W. Post* the back-to-back NCAA Division II national titles at W 62-21 vs. Indiana (Pa.)* Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich. The all-time W 44-7 vs. Northern Colorado* winningest program in NCAA Division II history, the W 31-24 vs. Valdosta State# Lakers were 41-2 in Kelly’s final three seasons, at one 2003 Grand Valley State NCAA Div. II Playoffs W 65-36 vs. Bentley point winning 32 consecutive games. Grand Valley W 10-3 vs. Saginaw Valley State State went 14-0 in 2002 en route to its first national W 31-3 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville title and was 14-1 in 2003 when it claimed its second W 10-3 vs. North Dakota# crown. Kelly was named the AFCA Division II Coach 2006 Cincinnati International Bowl W 27-24 vs. Western Michigan of the Year after both seasons. Kelly led the Lakers 2007 Cincinnati Papajohns.com Bowl W 31-21 vs. Southern Mississippi to five conference titles (1992-97-98-2001-02) and 2008 Cincinnati FedEx Orange Bowl L 7-20 vs. Virginia Tech six Division II playoff appearances in his 13 seasons 2010 Notre Dame Hyundai Sun Bowl W 33-17 vs. Miami at Grand Valley. The Lakers never finished lower than * home games played in Allendale, Mich. third in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Con# NCAA Division II championship games ference. Kelly mentored a pair of finalists for the Harlon the Bearcats their first appearance in the polls in more than 30 years. By winning Hill Award, presented annually to the top player in Division II. Quarterback Curt 10 games for the first time since 1951, Cincinnati earned its 10th bowl appear- Anes won the award in 2002 after finishing as runner-up in 2001. He threw ance in program history and sixth bowl appearance in eight years. The Bearcats for 10,581 career yards and 114 TD passes – 48 in ’01 and 47 in ‘02 (12 games finished 17th in the AP poll and 20th in the USA Today/ESPN rankings, earning with at least five TD passes). Anes still holds the NCAA Division II single-season their first appearances in the final polls. passing efficiency record for ’01 at 221.6 (189 for 271 for 3,086 yards, with 21 Along the way to the 2007 Papajohns.com Bowl victory, the Bearcats’ third TDs, three interceptions). Quarterback Jeff Fox was third in the balloting in 1998, straight bowl win, Kelly earned BIG EAST Coach of the Year honors. Cincinnati as he became the first Laker quarterback to throw for more than 2,000 in mullisted seven individuals on the all-BIG EAST teams, including BIG EAST Special tiple seasons. Kelly’s Grand Valley State players earned 77 All-America awards Teams Player of the Year and consensus All-America punter Huber. The national (11 in 2002 alone). Four players moved on to the NFL and another three to the leader in punting, Huber was one of three Bearcats to be named to an All- Canadian Football League. America team. Cincinnati ranked second in the BIG EAST and 24th nationally in His 2001 national runner-up squad set 77 NCAA, GLIAC and school records, passing offense (254.1), and was also second in the league and 27th nationally including the all-time Division II scoring record by averaging 58.4 points per in passing efficiency (139.4). At the same time, the Bearcat defense led the BIG game (and an average victory margin of 48.0 points). The 2001 team also beEAST in sacks (2.9) and tackles for a loss (6.5). Kelly’s Bearcats led the FBS in came the first Division II unit in 53 years to average more than 600 yards per net punting (41.5 yards per punt), and Cincinnati also paced the BIG EAST in game in total offense (600.8), leading the nation in that category. kickoff returns (24.2). Grand Valley State followed up its record-shattering 2001 season by averagDuring his three years at Central Michigan, he transformed a Chippewa ing 497.5 yards and a nation-leading 46.7 points during its undefeated 2002 program that had won more than three games only once in the past four sea- national championship run in which Kelly’s squad went wire to wire as the topsons into a conference champion. Central Michigan posted a 9-4 regular-season rated Division II squad. That ’02 campaign ended with a 31-24 championship record in 2006 en route to winning the MAC title and qualifying for its first bowl game win over second-ranked and unbeaten Valdosta State – as All-America game in 12 years. Kelly inherited a program that had produced a mere 12 wins receiver David Kircus caught passes for 270 yards and three TDs. Kircus holds the over its previous four seasons when he took the helm at Central Michigan in NCAA Division II season record for TD receptions with 35 in ’02, catching at least 2004. He guided the Chippewas to a 4-7 record in 2004 and a 6-5 slate -- the one TD pass in 24 straight games in 2001-02. He ended his career with 4,142 school’s first winning season in seven years -- in 2005. receiving yards and 76 TD catches and led the nation (Division II) in scoring in The Chippewas in 2005 defeated both defending MAC divisional champi- both ’01 and ’02. ons, Miami and Toledo, and also knocked off eventual ‘05 league champ Akron. The 2003 team, meanwhile, became more noted for its defense, leading the Central Michigan ranked first nationally in fewest turnovers (10) and fewest country in rushing defense at 62.0 yards per game. The Lakers defeated North fumbles lost (four), while the team’s rushing defense ranked 20th and led the Dakota 10-3 in the 2003 national title game (played annually in Florence, Ala.). MAC at 113.7 yards per game (compared to 245.8 in ’03 -- the year before Kelly In 10 of his 13 seasons at Grand Valley State, Kelly’s teams won eight or more arrived). games – and he finished with a 103-22-2 mark in GLIAC contests. The seniors In 2006 Central Michigan rolled up a 7-1 record in conference play to win on his final team in ’03 won 47 of their final 49 games (and finished 34-4 in the MAC West, then dominated Ohio 31-10 in the league championship game. four seasons of GLIAC play) and won 20 straight games in 2002-03. Kicker David Central Michigan boasted the 19th-most prolific passing attack in the nation, Hendrix led the nation in ’03 with 25 field goals. averaging 252.4 yards per game, set a Chippewa season mark with 28 TD Born Oct. 25, 1961, in Everett, Mass., and raised in Chelsea, Mass., Kelly atpasses and led the MAC in total offense (375.3 yards per game) and scoring tended St. John’s Prep School in Danvers, Mass. He was a four-year letter-winner (29.7 points). MAC Freshman of the Year Dan LeFevour passed for 2,869 yards at Assumption College (Worcester, Mass.) as a linebacker, captaining the squad and 25 TDs to rank 20th nationally in passing efficiency and 14th in total offense.

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HEAD COACH BRIAN KELLY in both ’81 and ’82 under coach Paul Cantiani on teams that finished 8-3 and 7-1-1. After graduating from Assumption in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, he served as linebacker coach and defensive coordinator (as well as softball coach) from 1983-86 at Assumption under head football coach Bernie Gaughan. Kelly joined the Grand Valley State staff in 1987 as a graduate assistant and defensive backs coach. He became the defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator in 1989 and took over (at age 28) as head coach in 1991 (replacing Tom Beck, who left to become running backs coach at Notre Dame under Lou Holtz). His very first team Laker team finished 9-3 and qualified for the NCAA playoffs. In 2009 Kelly was inducted into the Grand Valley State Athletics Hall of Fame and in 2011 Grand Valley State renamed its Laker Turf Building the Kelly Family Sports Center. The Kelly Family Sports Center is a 138,000 square foot building that houses a regulation football field, a six-lane, 300-meter track, all of the amenities for field events, batting cages that drop from the ceiling, an athletic training room, locker rooms, multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, bleacher seating for 800 in the grandstand and bleachers on the field level for another 260 spectators. In addition to intercollegiate athletics, the movement science department, campus recreation/intramurals and club sports also use the facility. Kelly has served on the AFCA Ethics Committee – and he’s currently one of 59 FBS head coaches who vote in the USA Today poll. Kelly was announced as the Notre Dame head coach on Dec. 10, 2009. He signed a five-year contract to coach the Irish.

In June 2010 Kelly and his wife Paqui made a $250,000 gift to the University of Notre Dame in support of endeavors in research, academics and community engagement. The benefaction directly supports three Notre Dame initiatives -cancer research, the Hesburgh Libraries and the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC). In the area of cancer research -- the fight against breast cancer is a deeply personal cause for the Kelly family -- the gift benefits the Mike and Josie Harper Cancer Research Institute that opened this past summer in Notre Dame’s new Harper Hall. The institute brings together scientists from Notre Dame and Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend to collaborate to advance basic and clinical research as it pertains to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The gift also provides financial support for the Hesburgh Libraries, which consist of the main Hesburgh Library and 11 subject branches across campus. The funding enables senior library personnel to identify and purchase the learning and teaching materials most in demand by Notre Dame scholars. At the RCLC, the gift underwrites innovative tutoring, violence-prevention, youth entrepreneurship and performing arts projects for adults and children in South Bend’s Northeast Neighborhood. Sponsored by Notre Dame in partnership with local residents, the RCLC serves an estimated 500 youths and adults each week, in addition to another 8,000 children annually through its outreach programs. In conjunction with the gift, Kelly launched the “Coach Kelly Challenge,” an effort aimed to encourage all members of the Notre Dame family to offer financial support to the University through one of its annual giving programs: the Notre Dame Annual Fund, the MBA and Law School annual funds, and the Rockne Heritage Fund. In June 2010 Kelly and his wife Paqui made a $250,000 gift to the University of Notre Dame in support of endeavors in research, academics and community engagement. The benefaction directly supports three Notre Dame initiatives -cancer research, the Hesburgh Libraries and the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC). In the area of cancer research -- the fight against breast cancer is a deeply personal cause for the Kelly family -- the gift benefits the Mike and Josie Harper Cancer Research Institute that opened this past summer in Notre Dame’s new Harper Hall. The institute brings together scientists from Notre Dame and Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend to collaborate to advance basic and clinical research as it pertains to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The gift also provides financial support for the Hesburgh Libraries, which consist of the main Hesburgh Library and 11 subject branches across campus. The funding enables senior library personnel to identify and purchase the learning and teaching materials most in demand by Notre Dame scholars. At the RCLC, the gift underwrites innovative tutoring, violence-prevention, youth entrepreneurship and performing arts projects for adults and children in South Bend’s Northeast Neighborhood. Sponsored by Notre Dame in partnership with local residents, the RCLC serves an estimated 500 youths and adults each week, in addition to another 8,000 children annually through its outreach programs. In conjunction with the gift, Kelly launched the “Coach Kelly Challenge,” an effort aimed to encourage all members of the Notre Dame family to offer financial support to the University through one of its annual giving programs: the Notre Dame Annual Fund, the MBA and Law School annual funds, and the Rockne Heritage Fund. Kelly and his wife Francisca (Paqui) are parents of three children – Patrick, Grace and Kenzel.

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THE DIACO FILE 38 Cedar Grove, N.J. Cedar Grove High School Iowa (Sociology, 1995) Julia Sons: Angelo and Michael; Daughter: Josephine

COACHING CAREER Iowa Western Illinois Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Western Michigan Central Michigan Virginia Cincinnati Notre Dame Notre Dame

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DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • S Aaron Webster (Cincinnati) 2009 first-team all-Big East • LB Clint Sintim (Virginia) Led nation in sacks by a linebacker in 2007 • DE Dan Bazuin (Western Michigan) Led nation in tackles for loss in 2005; Second-round NFL draft pick in 2007 by Chicago Bears

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• In his first season at Notre Dame, Diaco switched defensive schemes from a blitzing 4-3 defense the Irish utilized in 2009 and instilled a 3-4 no-crease defense. • Diaco’s defense was drastically better than the 2009 Notre Dame defense. The Irish allowed 5.69 fewer points per game, 40.5 fewer yards per game, averaged one half sacks more per game and forced more turnovers in 2010 than 2009. • The 2010 defense was dramatically improved compared to the 2009 defense in almost every statistical category: scoring defense (from 63rd in ’09 to 23rd in ’10), pass efficiency (82nd to 25th), rushing defense (89th to 50th) and total defense (86th to 50th). • In the final three games of the regular season, Diaco’s defense limited teams averaging at least 31 points per game to 22 combined points – the fewest points allowed by a Notre Dame defense in three straight games since the 1993 season.

• Twice an all-Big Ten selection at Iowa under Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry and was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker in 1995. That same season he was named the team’s co-MVP. • Led the Hawkeyes in tackles in both 1994 and 1995 and finished his career as the seventh-leading tackler in Iowa history with 334 career stops. Started all 23 games during his final two seasons.

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• Only four touchdowns were scored against the Irish defense in the final five games of the regular season. • Working with the inside linebackers, Diaco helped turn sophomore Manti Te’o into an All-America candidate. The Bednarik Award and Butkus Award semifinalist led the Irish with 133 tackles and posted 9.5 tackles for loss. • In his only season at Cincinnati, he was charged with replacing 10 starters on the Bearcats’ defense, including every player on the front seven for 2009. • The Bearcats recorded 110 tackles for loss in 2009 (8.46 per game) to rank third in the nation. They totaled 37 sacks and tied for 10th in the country averaging 2.85 sacks per contest. Cincinnati’s defense allowed 3.6 rushing yards per carry. • Focused on the inside linebackers in 2009 at Cincinnati and helped Andre Revels and JK Schaffer experience career years in their first seasons as starters. Revels led the Bearcats with 108 tackles and added 4.5 tackles for loss and one interception, while Schaffer ranked second on the team with 100 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and three interceptions. • Safety Aaron Webster was named first-team all-BIG EAST in 2009 after pacing Cincinnati with four interceptions and five pass breakups. Defensive end Ricardo Mathews was named second-team all-BIG EAST as a first-year starter after he recorded a team-best 12.5 tackles for loss. • Prior to Cincinnati, spent three years as the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator on Al Groh’s coaching staff at the University of Virginia from 2006-08. • At the conclusion of the 2008 season, was promoted to the Cavaliers’ defensive coordinator position, but he left two months later to take the same position at Cincinnati. • Diaco’s linebackers were critical to Virginia allowing only 3.7 yards per carry and just over 21 points per game to their opponents in 2008. • Only four schools permitted fewer rushing touchdowns than Virginia’s nine in 2007, and the Cavaliers allowed 106.9 rushing yards per game, 13th in the nation. Virginia ranked 16th nationally at 19.7 points allowed per game and were 23rd in total defense, allowing 332.5 yards per game. • Served as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Brian Kelly at Central Michigan in 2005. • In his only season with the Chippewas, Diaco turned around Central Michigan’s rushing defense that just two years earlier had ranked last in the Mid-American Conference. • Under Diaco’s watch, Central Michigan led the MAC, allowing only 113.7 rushing yards per game. He also helped defensive end Dan Bazuin lead the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and tie a MAC record with 16 sacks. • First full-time position was at Western Illinois where he was the running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 1999 and 2000. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference crown in 2000 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.

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50 Morristown, N.J. Bayley-Ellard (N.J.) High School Lock Haven (Political Science, 1984) Meg Sons: Charley III, Tate, Bryce, Mitch and Dominic; Daughters: Gillian, Gemma and Gianna

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• Helped install new offensive system and developed both Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees as first-time starting quarterbacks. • Crist started the first nine games and passed for 2,033 yards with 15 touchdowns before injuring a knee in the first quarter of the ninth game. • Rees played the rest of the ninth game after Crist was injured and completed 33 of 54 passes for 334 yards with four TDs and three interceptions. He started the final four games and led the Irish to wins over No. 15 Utah, Army, at USC and Miami (Fla.) in Hyundai Sun Bowl. • Under Molnar’s tutelage, Rees set Notre Dame freshman records in TD passes (12) and completion percentage (61.0). Rees also ranked in the top five in completions (third, 100), yards (second, 1,106) and passing efficiency (second, 132.70) by a freshman Irish quarterback. • Was passing game coordinator and coached wide receivers at Cincinnati from 2007-09. Oversaw the two most prolific passing seasons in Cincinnati history and mentored a pair of record-setting receivers. • Cincinnati wide receivers Mardy Gilyard and Dominick Goodman flourished with Molnar as their coach. Goodman initially set Cincinnati career records with 2,512 receiving yards

and 22 receiving touchdowns. Goodman also tied the previous school record with 204 career catches. Gilyard broke Goodman’s career records by recording 3,053 receiving yards and 25 TD catches. Gilyard also finished his Bearcat career with 204 receptions, tying Goodman’s record. • 2009 passing attack averaged 308.77 yards per game to rank eighth in nation and the 4,014 passing yards set Cincinnati single-season record. Bearcats ranked fourth in country in passing efficiency (161.21), thanks, in part, to a school record 39 TD passes. • Gilyard became just the second Cincinnati player ever named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. He caught a school-record 87 passes for 1,191 yards with 11 TDs and became the Bearcats’ first player with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons. • Gilyard and Goodman both experienced career seasons in 2008 as Gilyard set the Cincinnati record with 1,276 receiving yards and Goodman totaled 1,028 yards receiving. The duo became the first Bearcats players to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards together in the same season since 1968 (Jim O’Brien and Tom Rossley). Gilyard caught 81 passes and 11 TDs in his breakthrough season and ranked eighth in the nation in total receiving yards, en route to being named first-team all-BIG EAST. • In 2007, Molnar’s aerial attack proved a harbinger of things to come for Bearcats fans as Cincinnati passed for 3,720 yards and 36 TDs – both school records, at the time. The Bearcats ranked eighth in the country in passing efficiency (149.38) and averaged 286.2 passing yards per game to rank 20th nationally. Marcus Barnett was selected secondteam all-BIG EAST and a Rivals.com first-team freshman All-American after tallying a school-record 13 TD receptions. • Joined Brian Kelly’s Central Michigan staff in 2006 and coached quarterbacks and wide receivers. Developed the most prolific freshman quarterback and wide receiver duo in the nation in 2006. • Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour was named MAC Freshman of the Year and was selected first-team all-MAC after he led the conference in passing TDs, passing yards, passing efficiency, completion percentage, total completions and total yards. LeFevour set school records for passing yards (3,031) and TD passes (26), and his 3,552 total yards were also a Central Michigan record. • Freshman wide receiver Bryan Anderson snagged a school-record 73 passes for 877 yards and five TDs in 2006. Anderson was named first-team all-MAC and was selected a first-team freshman All-American. • Molnar completed a rare coaching feat at the conclusion of the 2006 season. Not only was he on the sidelines for 15 contests, including the 2006 MAC Championship Game, 2006 Motor City Bowl and 2007 International Bowl, but he coached the MVP in all three postseason games. • As the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Indiana State, Molnar’s offense broke six school passing records, including passing yards, completion percentage and TD passes. • Coached quarterbacks from 2003-04 at Western Michigan and was forced to develop multiple signal-callers each season. In 2004, Molnar helped three quarterbacks combine to pass for 2,913 yards (264.8 yards per game) with 23 passing TDs. He also prepared three Bronco quarterbacks in 2003 and guided them to the eighth-ranked passing attack in the nation with 3,701 passing yards (308.4 yards per game) and 31 TDs.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • WR Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), St. Louis Rams 2009 AFCA first-team All-American; 2008-09 first-team all-BIG EAST; Cincinnati’s all-time record holder in career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns • QB Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan), Cincinnati Bengals 2006 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year and first-team all-MAC • QB Blayne Baggett (Indiana State) Indiana State record holder for most passing yards in a season • TE O.J. Santiago (Kent State) 1997 third-round NFL draft pick by Atlanta

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THE ALFORD FILE 42 Colorado Springs, Colo. Doherty (Colo.) High School Colorado State (Exercise and Sports Science, 1992) Trina Sons: Rylan, Kyler and Braydon

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DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • RB Victor Anderson (Louisville) 2008 BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Year; ’08 Freshman All-American • RB Ennis Haywood (Iowa State) 2000 all-Big 12 first team • RB Darren Davis (Iowa State) 1999 all-Big 12 first team; Iowa State’s No. 2 career rusher • RB Astron Whatley (Kent State) 1996 all-Mid-American Conference first team

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• Entering his second season as wide receivers coach after spending his previous 15 years as a running backs coach. • Named one of six finalists for national recruiter of the year by 247Sports.com following 2011 signing day and was tabbed one of nation’s top 25 recruiters in 2011 by Rivals.com. • Helped the Irish receiving game average 253.1 yards per contest in the 2010 regular season. • With Alford’s coaching, Michael Floyd recorded his best season at Notre Dame. Floyd led the Irish with 79 receptions for 1,025 yards and 12 TDs. His 2010 totals all rank in the top 10 on Notre Dame’s single-season records list. • In his first season as a wide receiver, Theo Riddick flourished under Alford’s tutelage as Riddick ranked second on the squad with 40 catches for 414 yards and three TDs in nine games. Prior to ’10, Riddick had only played running back. • Freshman TJ Jones and sophomore Robby Toma became consistent receiving options under Alford as Jones totaled 306 yards and three TDs on 22 receptions and Toma caught 14 passes for 187 yards.

• Alford was a first-team all-Western Athletic Conference running back as a player for Colorado State in 1989 and was an honorable mention selection on USA Today’s All-America team. He played for the Rams from 1987-90 and was a 1989 Doak Walker Award nominee. Alford ran for a school-record 310 yards versus Utah during the 1989 season. • Participated in Denver Broncos training camp in 1991 and played for the World League of American Football’s Birmingham Fire in 1992. • His brother, Aaron, is the director of high school relations at the University of Utah.

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• Notre Dame’s running backs Armando Allen, Robert Hughes, Riddick and Jonas Gray averaged 4.8 yards on 293 carries in 2009 while the top four Irish rushers in 2008 averaged 3.9 yards per carry. • Prior to Notre Dame, spent his entire 14-year coaching career working with running backs at five different schools and produced a 1,000-yard rusher seven times. • During the 2008 season, one of Alford’s pupils, redshirt freshman Victor Anderson, rushed for 1,047 yards with eight touchdowns and became the first Louisville running back to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards since 2005. Anderson was named the BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Year and second-team allBIG EAST. He was also placed on Sporting News’ Freshman All-America squad. • Louisville averaged 164.5 yards rushing per game in 2008 and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. • Spent nine years during two stints as running backs coach at Iowa State (1997-2000, 2002-06) where he developed three of the school’s top six career rushing leaders (the last five years at Iowa State he also held the title of assistant head coach). Darren Davis, Ennis Haywood and Stevie Hicks combined for five 1,000-yard seasons with Alford as their position coach. • Four of the 10 best single-game rushing totals in Cyclone history occurred during Alford’s tenure, and Iowa State had a 200-yard rushing effort by one of his running backs eight times during his nine-year stint in Ames. • Hicks became the third Cyclone rusher under Alford to surpass 1,000 rushing yards in a season, as he led Iowa State with 1,062 yards in 2004. • Iowa State was one of only three FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) schools that produced a 1,000-yard rusher annually from 1995-2001. • Haywood continued the tradition in 2000, as he led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 10th nationally with 1,237 rushing yards. Haywood was a first-team all-Big 12 running back as the Cylcones’ rushing attack averaged 209.0 yards per game and totaled 27 rushing TDs. • During his initial four years in Ames (1997-2000), Iowa State improved from 103rd to 17th nationally in rushing. • Under Alford’s guidance, Davis produced three consecutive seasons over 1,000 yards en route to becoming the second-most prolific rusher in school history. • Davis gained 1,005 yards as a sophomore in 1997, 1,116 yards in 1998 and ranked ninth in the nation in 1999 with a Big 12-best 1,388 rushing yards. • Sandwiched between Alford’s stints at Iowa State was a year as Washington’s running backs coach in 2001. Under Alford, Husky tailback Willie Hurst became the ninth back in school history to rush for more than 2,000 career yards.

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TONY ALFORD

COACHING STAFF KERRY COOKS Cornerbacks Ninth year coaching Second year at Notre Dame

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37 Irving, Texas Nimitz (Texas) High School Iowa (Sociology, 2000) Elvern Daughter: Kerrington

COACHING CAREER 2003 2004 2005 2006-09 2010 2011

Kansas State Western Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Notre Dame Notre Dame

Graduate Assistant DB/Asst. Special Teams DB DB/Asst. Special Teams OLB CB

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Kansas State Minnesota Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Notre Dame

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COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Former all-Big Ten Conference safety and National Football League veteran is entering his ninth season coaching in college football and will mentor Notre Dame’s cornerbacks in 2011. • Invited to attend 2011 NCAA Champion Forum, a seminar for minority coaches where they learn from current athletics directors how to interview for head coaching jobs and run a football program. • Worked with the outside linebackers in his first season at Notre Dame and helped improve the production of Darius Fleming, Kerry Neal, Brian Smith and Prince Shembo. • Notre Dame’s outside linebackers combined for 12 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in 2010. • Fleming tallied career highs of six sacks and 49 tackles and he led the Irish in sacks and with 11 tackles for loss. • Coached defensive backs at Wisconsin for four seasons and helped develop 10 all-Big Ten honorees, including three first-team selections. • Helped lead the Badgers to a 38-14 record from 2006-09, with Wisconsin finishing the season ranked in the top 25 three times. • In 2009, two members of Cooks’ secondary received all-Big Ten accolades and a third player burst onto the scene as a first-year starter.

• Safeties Jay Valai and Chris Maragos directed the Badgers defensive backfield and ranked in the top 10 in tackles on the team in 2009. • Valai was named a second-team all-Big Ten performer for the second year in a row in 2009 while Maragos garnered honorable mention all-conference accolades. • Cooks’ star pupil in 2008 was cornerback Allen Langford who earned firstteam all-Big Ten plaudits and was named the team’s MVP after recording 47 tackles, two interceptions and a team-best 13 pass breakups. • Valai was named second-team all-Big Ten as a sophomore after posting 56 tackles and forcing three fumbles in his first season as a starter. • Cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu led the Badgers and tied for third in the conference in 2007 with 16 passes defended en route to being named first-team all-Big Ten. • Free Safety Shane Carter was a consensus honorable mention all-conference pick in 2007 after his seven interceptions led the Big Ten and tied for sixth nationally. • In his first season at Wisconsin in 2006, Cooks helped the Badgers lead the nation in pass efficiency defense (84.19 rating), and the 138.3 passing yards allowed per game ranked second in the nation. • Cooks helped Wisconsin allow 111.5 fewer passing yards per game in 2006 than 2005 and opposing quarterbacks only completed 47.8 percent of their passes against the Badgers. • Wisconsin finished 12-1 in 2006 and ranked fifth in the final coaches’ poll after defeating Arkansas in the Capital One Bowl. • Each of Cooks’ four starting defensive backs in 2006 received postseason recognition from the Big Ten, including Ikegwuonu who earned first-team honors after tallying 41 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups. • Free safety Roderick Rogers was named to the Big Ten second team in 2006 while Langford and strong safety Joe Stellmacher both were named honorable mention all-Big Ten. • Cooks spent one season at Minnesota coaching defensive backs in 2005. His defensive backs allowed opponents to complete just 55.3 percent of their passes during the Big Ten season, second best in the league. • Prior to his year at Minnesota, Cooks coached defensive backs and assisted on special teams for one season at Western Illinois in 2004. The Leathernecks limited opponents to a Gateway Conference-best 157.2 passing yards per game, held opponents to the lowest completion percentage (45.4) in the conference and finished second in the league with 17 interceptions. • Cooks began coaching at his alma mater, Nimitz (Texas) High School, in 2003 before joining the coaching staff at Kansas State as a graduate assistant for the 2003 campaign. • While with the Wildcats, he worked mostly with defensive game plan preparation and assisted with the Kansas State secondary.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • A four-year letterwinner and two-year starter as a strong safety at Iowa, Cooks played for the Hawkeyes from 1993-97. • As a senior, he was a team captain and earned all-Big Ten honors. • A fifth-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFL Draft, Cooks also played for Green Bay, Atlanta and Jacksonville before retiring from the NFL in 2001. He also played for the XFL’s Chicago Enforcers in 2001. • Graduated from Iowa in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • CB Allen Langford (Wisconsin) 2008 first-team all-Big Ten • CB Jack Ikegwuonu (Wisconsin), Philadelphia Eagles 2006 and 2007 first-team all-Big Ten

86 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Tight Ends 26th year coaching Fifth year at Notre Dame

THE DENBROCK FILE 47 Albion, Mich. Homer (Mich.) High School Grand Valley State (Communications, 1987) Dianne

COACHING CAREER Grand Valley State Michigan State Illinois State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Buffalo (AFL) Stanford Notre Dame Washington Indiana State Notre Dame

Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant OT/TE Offensive Coord./QB/WR Defensive Coord./LB Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coord./OL/DL OT/TE OT/TE OL Assoc. Head Coach/Special Teams Coord.LB TE

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED Michigan State Michigan State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Buffalo Stanford Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame

Gator Aloha Division II First Round Division II First Round Playoffs Seattle Gator Insight Sun

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1982-85

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Tight End

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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• TE John Carlson (Notre Dame), Seattle Seahawks 2008 second-round NFL draft pick by Seattle • OT Ryan Harris (Notre Dame), Denver Broncos 2007 third-round NFL draft pick by Denver • TE Anthony Fasano (Notre Dame), Miami Dolphins 2006 second-round NFL draft pick by Dallas • OT Kwame Harris (Stanford) 2002 first-round NFL draft pick by San Francisco

HISTORY & RECORDS

• Denbrock returned in 2010 to Notre Dame where he previously coached Notre Dame’s offensive tackles and tight ends from 2002-04. • Earlier in his career he spent a combined eight seasons with head coach Brian Kelly at Grand Valley State. Kelly served as the Lakers’ head coach and Denbrock was on his coaching staff from 1992-98. The two were graduate assistants together at Grand Valley State in 1987. • Coached 2010 preseason All-American Kyle Rudolph as he collected 28 receptions for 328 yards and three touchdowns in first six games before a hamstring injury ended his season. Rudolph earned John Mackey Tight End of the Week honors following the Michigan game where he set career highs with eight catches for 164 yards and one touchdown. • Developed Tyler Eifert in Rudolph’s absence and turned the sophomore tight end into a reliable receiving option for the Irish. Eifert snagged 27 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns and was named John Mackey Award Tight End of the Week following his performance vs. Army where he caught four passes for 78 yards with one touchdown. • At Indiana State in 2009, helped turn redshirt freshman linebacker Aaron Archie into an all-conference player in his first season of collegiate football. He was named a second-team performer in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and was a member of the league’s all-newcomer team.

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• Junior return specialist Darrius Gates earned honorable mention accolades in 2009 from the Missouri Valley Football Conference after leading the league and ranking fifth nationally averaging 27.1 yards per kickoff return. • Coached offensive line at Washington and in 2007, the Husky line helped running back Louis Rankin become the first 1,000-yard rusher at Washington since 1997. Quarterback Jake Locker also nearly eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in 2007 as he gained 986 yards on the ground. Rankin and Locker ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, in rushing yards per game among Pac-10 players. • Center Juan Garcia earned second-team all-Pacific-10 honors in 2007. • Denbrock’s offensive line paved the way for the Huskies to average 203.1 rushing yards per game in 2007. Washington ranked 18th nationally in rushing and second in the Pac-10 Conference. • Coached several players at Notre Dame who became NFL Draft selections, including offensive tackles Ryan Harris (2007, third round, Denver), Jim Molinaro (2004, seventh round, Washington), Jordan Black (2003, fifth round, Kansas City) and Brennan Curtin (2003, sixth round, Green Bay) plus tight ends John Carlson (2008, second round, Seattle), Anthony Fasano (2006, second round, Dallas) and Jerome Collins (2005, fifth round, St. Louis). • Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Denbrock worked in a similar capacity with the offensive tackles and tight ends at Stanford. His line helped lead the way for a Stanford rushing attack which ranked 23rd in the nation, averaging more than 200 yards per game and scoring 27 TDs. • Developed Kwame Harris into one of the top offensive tackles in the Pac-10 Conference. Harris earned second-team all-Pac-10 honors following 2001 and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. • Prior to his two years in Buffalo, Denbrock returned to his alma mater, Grand Valley State, where he coached with Kelly. • Denbrock served as the Lakers’ defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 1996-98 and his defensive unit ranked among the nation’s top 30 in total defense, scoring defense and rushing defense each season. • His 1996 defense led the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference and was 11th nationally in scoring defense while also leading the conference in total defense. • As the offensive coordinator, Denbrock’s squad was first in the MIFC in both total and scoring offense from 1992-94. • In 1995, his offense ranked eighth in the nation in scoring and 12th in total offense. • Eight of his players earned first-team All-America honors during his seven years at Grand Valley State. • Denbrock’s first full-time coaching assignment came in 1990-91 as the tackles and tight ends coach at Illinois State. • He focused on the offensive line as a graduate assistant at Michigan State in 1989 and helped with the quarterbacks and receivers on the 1988 Spartans squad. • He broke into coaching as a graduate assistant from 1986-87 at Grand Valley State where he worked with the offensive tackles and tight ends.

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MIKE DENBROCK

COACHING STAFF MIKE ELSTON

Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator 13th year coaching Second year at Notre Dame THE ELSTON FILE Age on Sept. 3 Hometown High School College Wife Children

36 St. Marys, Ohio Memorial (Ohio) High School Michigan (Sport Management and Communications, 1998) Beth (Broyles) Daughters: Olivia, Sophia and Isabella

COACHING CAREER 1997 1998 1999-2000 2001 2002-03 2004 2005 2006 2007-08 2009 2010-11

Michigan Michigan Michigan Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Central Michigan Central Michigan Cincinnati Cincinnati Notre Dame

Student Assistant Video Intern Graduate Assistant (OLB) DE DL/Recruiting Coordinator DL Co-Defensive Coordinator/DL LB/Special Teams Coordinator TE/ Special Teams Coord./Recruiting Coord. Asst. Head Coach/DL/Special Teams Coord. DL/Special Teams Coord.

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Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Central Michigan Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Notre Dame

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COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In first season at Notre Dame, helped turn around Irish defense as well as coordinated special teams efforts that included an All-American caliber placekicker. • The defensive line aided the Irish efforts in holding opponents to 4.0 yards per carry in 2010, almost a yard fewer than the ’09 Irish defense permitted. In Notre Dame’s fourgame win streak to close the 2010 season, the Irish allowed only 2.9 yards per rush against Utah, Army, USC and Miami. Those four teams combined to average 4.9 yards per carry against the rest of their respective schedules. • The starting defensive line of Kapron Lewis-Moore, Ian Williams, Sean Cwynar and Ethan Johnson combined for 12 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. • David Ruffer flourished with Elston’s tutelage as he was named one of three finalists for the Groza Award, presented annually to college football’s top kicker. He converted his first 18 field goal attempts of 2010 before missing his final kick of the season,

snapping his school record streak for most consecutive made field goals in a season (18) and career (23). • In his only season as Cincinnati’s defensive line coach, Elston was forced to replace all of his starters while helping to implement a new defensive scheme. • The Bearcats’ defensive line combined for 57 tackles for losses and 25.5 of the team’s 37 sacks for the season. • Elston served as special teams coordinator in 2009 for the third straight season and helped Mardy Gilyard earn the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Gilyard averaged 30.5 yards on 42 kickoff returns and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. He also averaged 12.6 yards on 16 punt returns including one punt return for TD. • Elston’s kickoff return unit ranked second in the nation, averaging 28.5 yards per kickoff return, and only three schools returned more kickoffs for TDs than Cincinnati’s three returns. His punt return unit averaged 13.0 yards per return which ranked 17th in the nation. • Under Elston’s direction, Kevin Huber was selected as the first-team punter on the Associated Press’ All-America team in 2007 and 2008. Huber was also tabbed a firstteam All-American in 2008 by the American Football Coaches Association and the Football Writers Association of America. He ranked seventh in the nation, averaging 45.0 yards per punt, and helped the Bearcats lead the nation in net punting at 41.5 yards. • Cincinnati became only the fourth team in NCAA FBS history to lead the nation in net punting in consecutive seasons. • Huber was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. • Gilyard also was named BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year in 2008 after leading the BIG EAST and ranking 11th nationally by averaging 27.6 yards on 36 kickoff returns. Gilyard returned two kickoffs for TDs, the first a 97-yarder at Oklahoma and the second for 100 yards at West Virginia. • In 2007, Huber was named a consensus All-American and recipient of the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year award after he led the nation averaging 46.9 yards per punt. Huber also helped the Bearcats rank first in the nation in net punting at 39.6 yards. • In 2006, he served as Central Michigan’s special teams coordinator and linebackers coach and instructed two all-Mid-American Conference linebackers, including the top tackler in the league. • Elston’s work with special teams in 2006 sparked a drastic improvement in the punting unit, which finished 19th nationally in net punting. • Spent the 2005 season as the Central Michigan co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. He helped develop a unit that led the MAC in rushing defense, allowing 113.7 yards per game, a major improvement for a team that ranked last in the MAC in rushing defense two years earlier. • Worked directly with defensive end Dan Bazuin who led the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and tied a MAC record with 16 sacks. • Bazuin later became a second-round NFL draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 2007.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • Elston was a member of Michigan’s football team from 1993-96 and lettered for the Wolverines as an outside linebacker from 1994-96. Michigan finished in the top 20 each year he lettered and he helped the Wolverines to a 25-12 record in his three seasons.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • David Ruffer 2010 Lou Groza Award finalist • Dan Bazuin (Central Michigan) Led NCAA with 26.5 tackles for loss in 2005 and tied MAC record with 16 sacks; Second-round NFL draft pick of Chicago Bears in 2007 • Kevin Huber (Cincinnati), Cincinnati Bengals 2007 and 2008 first-team All-American; 2007 BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year • Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), St. Louis Rams 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year

88 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Running Backs 30th year coaching Second year at Notre Dame

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Wife Children

51 Amanda, Ohio Amanda Clearcreek B.A. Wilmington College (Industrial Education, 1982); M.A. Ohio State (Educational Policy and Leadership, 1987) Bev Daughters: Dawn and Drew

COACHING CAREER Wilmington College Student Asst. Wilmington College TE/WR Ohio State Graduate Asst. Zane Trace (Ohio) H.S. Head Coach Van Wert (Ohio) H.S. Head Coach Ohio University WR Ohio University DL/Strength and Coord. Coach Marion (Ohio) Harding H.S. Head Coach Cincinnati RB Cincinnati LB Cincinnati RB Cincinnati RB/Recruiting Coord. Notre Dame RB

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED Wilmington College Wilmington College Ohio State Ohio State Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Notre Dame

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DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati) Averaged 6.7 yards per carry and 10.1 yards per reception in 2009 • Richard Hall (Cincinnati) All-Conference USA in 2004 • Cris Carter (Ohio State) 1986 first-team All-American; Set Ohio State school record for receptions and receiving yards in a season

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches

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• Coached stable of four running backs that combined to rush for 1,517 yards on 314 carries and averaged 4.8 yards per carry. • Senior Armando Allen started seven of the eight contests he appeared and was Notre Dame’s leading rusher before an injury sidelined him for the final five games of 2010. Allen totaled 514 yards on 107 carries with two touchdowns and added 17 receptions for 138 yards. • Sophomore Cierre Wood picked up the slack in Allen’s absence and was Notre Dame’s leading rusher in his first season of collegiate competition. Wood rushed 119 times for 603 yards with three touchdowns and his 5.1 yards per carry average was the second best by an Irish running back with at least 100 carries in the last 14 seasons. • Robert Hughes gained 300 yards on 68 carries and two touchdowns in his senior season, including 55 rushes for 222 yards with both touchdowns in the last five games. • Hinton’s top two running backs in 2009 combined to average 6.4 yards per carry, as Isaiah Pead and Jacob Ramsey gained 1,245 yards on 195 carries and scored 13 touchdowns.

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• Pead and Ramsey also proved to be threats out of the backfield, as they caught 38 combined passes for 346 yards and four TDs. They were also reliable rushers and blockers as neither player lost a fumble nor allowed a sack. • Hinton developed Pead during his sophomore season as Pead was the Bearcats’ top ballcarrier in 2009. He gained 806 yards on 121 carries with nine TDs and had a breakthrough performance against West Virginia when he gained 175 yards on 18 carries and one TD. Pead also averaged 10.1 yards on 20 receptions. • Ramsey and John Goebel shouldered most of the load in 2008, as Pead rushed just 30 times in his freshman season. The trio combined to rush for 1,465 yards and nine TDs while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. • Ramsey led the way for the Bearcats in 2008 with 664 yards on 152 carries with two TDs, while Goebel rushed 133 times for 607 yards and seven TDs. Goebel proved to be a receiving threat out of the backfield, recording 283 receiving yards on 26 catches. • Hinton shifted to linebackers in Kelly’s first season at Cincinnati and two of Hinton’s pupils ranked in the top three on the Bearcats in tackles in 2007. • Corey Smith ranked second on the 2007 squad with 80 tackles including six tackles for loss and two sacks while starting all but one game at weakside linebacker. Ryan Manalac tallied 76 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss at middle linebacker in his first season starting at Cincinnati. • Under head coach Mark Dantonio, Hinton worked with the Bearcats’ running backs from 2004-06. • In 2006, three Cincinnati running backs combined to rush for 1,358 yards and 10 TDs. • In Hinton’s first year with the Bearcats, he helped turn Richard Hall into a 1,000-yard rusher and an all-Conference USA player as Cincinnati’s ground attack averaged 183.4 rushing yards per contest. • Prior to Cincinnati, Hinton had great success as a high school head football coach in Ohio. • From 1993-2003, he was head coach at Harding High School in Marion, Ohio, where he directed his teams to five conference titles and five appearances in the state playoffs. Two of his teams advanced to the regional finals, and during his tenure at Harding he sent 13 players to the major college playing ranks. In 1995, he was named Ohio Division I Co-Coach of the Year. • His first two head coaching jobs came at Zane Trace High School in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he coached the 1987 and 1988 seasons and at Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio, in 1989. • Hinton’s first exposure to major college football came as a graduate assistant at Ohio State from 1985-86. • In 1986, Hinton worked primarily with Ohio State’s wide receivers and helped Cris Carter set school records in single-season receptions, receiving yards and touchdown receptions. Carter was named a first-team All-American after the season. • Under head coach Earle Bruce, Hinton was on the Buckeyes’ staff for two bowl game appearances. The 1986 team finished 10-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten Conference, earning a share of the Big Ten championship.

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TIM HINTON

COACHING STAFF CHUCK MARTIN Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator 20th year coaching Second year at Notre Dame

THE MARTIN FILE Age on Sept.3 Hometown High School College Wife Children

43 Park Forest, Ill. Rich East (Ill.) High School Millikin (Ill.) (Accounting, 1990) Dulcie Son: Max; Daughter: Emma

COACHING CAREER 1992-93 1994-95 1996-97 1998-99 2000-02 2003 2004-09 2010 2011

Mankato State (Minn.) Wittenberg (Ohio) Millikin (Ill.) Eastern Michigan Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Notre Dame Notre Dame

Graduate Asst. LB Defensive Coordinator/DB LB DB Defensive Coordinator/DB Head Coach DB/Recruiting Coord. S/Recruiting Coord.

BOWLS/PLAYOFFS COACHED 1995 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Wittenberg (Ohio) Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Grand Valley State Notre Dame

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PLAYING EXPERIENCE 1986-90

Millikin (Ill.)

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Millikin (Ill.)

Division II Quarterfinals

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In first season at Notre Dame, helped improve the defensive statistical categories when compared to 2009: passing defense (76th to 54th) and pass efficiency defense (82nd to 25th). • Members of his secondary combined to total 15 of team’s 18 interceptions and 28 of team’s 46 passes broken up. • The improved coverage and tackling by the defensive backs under Martin led to the Irish allowing only 10.2 yards per completion in 2010, the fewest yards allowed by a Notre Dame defense since 1993. The 10.2 yards per completion average was seventh-best in the FBS in 2010. • Safety Harrison Smith became one of Notre Dame’s most consistent players as he ranked fourth in nation with team-best seven interceptions and was second on Irish with 93 tackles. • Named one of top 25 recruiters in nation by ESPN.com in February 2011 and was named to Rivals.com’s Tom Dienhart’s second team assistant coach dream team coaching staff in March 2011. • Led Grand Valley State University to two NCAA Division II national championships and won over 91 percent of his games as Lakers’ head coach.

• Replaced Brian Kelly as Lakers’ head coach after Kelly was named head coach at Central Michigan University. • Under Martin’s watch, Grand Valley went 74-7 (.914) and won NCAA Division II national championships in 2005 and 2006. The Lakers were runners-up in 2009. • Guided the Lakers to five Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference championships in six years and posted a 16-4 record in Division II playoffs. • Martin’s .914 winning percentage was the second best among active college football coaches, regardless of division (Mount Union’s Larry Kehres owned a .925 winning percentage). • A member of the Lakers coaching staff since 2000, Martin helped Grand Valley State post a 122-13 record from 2000-09, including winning 121 of its last 130 games. • As Grand Valley State head coach, helped develop 34 players who earned various All-America honors and 114 players who earned all-GLIAC plaudits, including 56 first-team selections. • The Lakers were ranked number one in the American Football Coaches Association Coaches Poll for 56 of 70 weeks the poll was released during his tenure. • From 2004 to 2009, directed Grand Valley State to 48 consecutive regular-season victories and 45 straight wins in GLIAC action. He also guided the Lakers to a Division II record 40-game winning streak from 2005-07. • Guided the Lakers to 13-2 record and school’s fifth consecutive GLIAC championship in 2009. Grand Valley State also made its ninth straight NCAA Division II playoff appearance and advanced to national championship game for third time in five seasons (falling to Northwest Missouri State, 30-23). It marked the sixth time since 2001 the Lakers had advanced to NCAA Division II finals. • The 2008 team turned in its fourth straight undefeated regular season and finished with an 11-1 record. The Lakers advanced to quarterfinals of Division II playoffs before falling to eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth in double overtime. • 2007 squad cruised through regular season undefeated and led GLIAC in scoring defense (14.5 points per game), total defense (303.6 yards per game), pass efficiency defense (95.6) and quarterback sacks (42). The Lakers advanced to national semifinals but were defeated at Northwest Missouri State. • Claimed his second national championship and Grand Valley State’s fourth title in 2006 after the Lakers defeated Northwest Missouri State for the second straight year, 17-14. The win capped off a perfect 15-0 season that saw Grand Valley State outscore its GLIAC foes by an average score of 37.1-14.6. • In his second season as head coach, guided Lakers to an undefeated season (13-0) and their third national championship. • Led Grand Valley State to a 10-3 mark and a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs (lost in quarterfinals) in first season at the helm in 2004. The 10 wins by Martin were the most of any first-year head coach in school history. • Served as defensive coordinator under Kelly in 2003 and helped the Lakers to the national championship. Grand Valley State rode its defense to the title as it limited its final three opponents in the playoffs to just a field goal apiece. • Coached the linebackers at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, from 1994-95 and also served as head golf coach and assistant baseball coach.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • Martin was an All-America safety at Millikin and was also selected a GTE Academic AllAmerican. He also doubled as an all-conference placekicker for the football team and received academic all-district honors for Millikin’s basketball team. He was inducted into the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • CB Brandon Carr (Grand Valley State); Kansas City Chiefs Started all 48 games at cornerback in first three seasons with the Chiefs • OL Brandon Barnes (Grand Valley State) 2007 Gene Upshaw Award winner (top offensive lineman in NCAA Division II) • QB Cullen Finnerty (Grand Valley State) 2006 Harlon Hill Award runner-up (top player in NCAA Division II) • DL Mike McFadden (Grand Valley State) 2005 and 2006 Gene Upshaw Award winner

90 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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Wife Children

50 Strasburg, Ohio Strasburg Franklin (Ohio) High School B.A. Mount Union (Physical Education, 1984); M.A. Akron (Education, 1985) Mary Beth Daughters: Madisyn and Merideth; Son: Edward

COACHING CAREER Akron Michigan State Army Army Army Army Army Air Force Kansas Kansas Illinois Kansas Kansas Notre Dame Notre Dame

RB LB/Secondary C/G Executive Assistant/Recruiting DL OL Offensive Coordinator/QB OL OL OL/Run Game Coord. OL/Run Game Coord. Offensive Coordinator/QB Assoc. Head Coach/Offensive Coord./QB OL OL/Run Game Coord.

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• Named one of the top 20 assistant coaches primed to become a head coach in the near future by Rivals.com’s Tom Dienhart in June 2011. • In his first season at Notre Dame, developed three first-time starters on the offensive line and improved the average yards per rush and decreased sacks allowed compared to 2009. • The Irish averaged 4.0 rushing yards per game, the best rushing average by a Notre Dame team since 2003. • Notre Dame’s offensive line allowed a sack on 4.0 percent of the overall pass attempts in 2010 and the 1.54 sacks allowed per game was the fewest by an Irish offensive line since 1998 (0.8 per game). • Over the final six games of the 2010 season, Warinner’s offensive line faced defenses that were cumulatively averaging 2.3 sacks per game but the Irish O-line allowed only five sacks in 202 pass attempts in those six contests.

• Played football and baseball at Mount Union College from 1979-83. • Led the team in many categories while earning his fourth letter in 1983. Also received two letters in baseball at Mount Union.

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• Directed offenses that led the nation in rushing (Air Force, 2002), were tops in Big Ten Conference rushing (Illinois, 2006) and ranked second in the nation in scoring (Kansas, 2007). • From 2007-09, the Jayhawks posted the three highest yards-per-game averages and the three most prolific passing seasons in Kansas history. Three of the top seven scoring seasons in school history came under his direction. • Under Warinner’s watch as offensive coordinator, the Jayhawks averaged 445.5 total yards per game, 302.1 passing yards per contest and 35.3 points on a combined basis from 2007-09. • Todd Reesing started all three years for Warinner and also worked with him as his position coach. Reesing set every major single-season and career passing record at Kansas, including career records in completions (932), attempts (1,461), passing yards (11,194), touchdown passes (90), 300-yard games (18), 200-yard games (31), total offense (11,840), total plays (1,796) and TDs accounted for (105). • Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier became the most prolific pass-catchers in Jayhawk history. • Briscoe recorded 219 receptions for 3,240 yards with 31 receiving TDs to set school records in receiving yards and TD receptions. Meier caught 226 passes for 2,309 yards with 18 TDs and set the Kansas record for career receptions. • In 2009, Warinner was named one of three finalists for the American Football Coaches Association’s National Assistant Coach of the Year award, following a campaign in which Kansas finished seventh in the NCAA in passing offense and 25th in total offense. • The Jayhawks set a school record by averaging 310.3 passing yards per game in 2009, and the 422.4 total yards per game were the third most in school history. • Reesing led Big 12 in total offense (311.3 yards per game) and ranked sixth nationally in passing yards per game (301.3) in 2009. • In 2008, Warinner’s offense averaged 432.4 yards per game and ranked eighth nationally in passing yards per game (305.6). The Jayhawks averaged 33.4 points per game, the third-best points-per-game average in school history. • Reesing completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 3,888 yards with 32 TD passes. • The 2007 offense was the nation’s second-highest scoring unit (42.8 points per game) and helped the Jayhawks to a 12-1 season including a victory in the FedEx Orange Bowl. • Kansas set a school record by averaging 479.8 total yards per game and ranked eighth nationally in that category. The Jayhawks averaged 291.0 passing yards per game (17th in the nation) and 188.8 rushing yards per contest (31st in the nation). • Twenty school records were set in 2007, including 17 offensive records, and offensive lineman Anthony Collins was named first-team All-America. • In his first season as a starter, Reesing passed for 3,486 yards with 33 TDs and seven interceptions in 2007. He set 20 different school records, was a Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist and was named second-team all-Big 12. • In his second season at Illinois, Warinner’s rushing attack led the Big Ten and finished 10th in the nation in rushing yards per game, averaging 188.3 in 2006. That average was the best output by an Illini team since 1973. • Coached the offensive line under Fisher DeBerry at Air Force from 2000-02 and helped the Falcons lead the nation with 307.8 rushing yards per game in 2002.

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• QB Todd Reesing (Kansas) Set every major single-season and career passing record at Kansas • WR Kerry Meier (Kansas), Atlanta Falcons First at Kansas in career receptions and second in receiving yards and TD receptions • WR Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas), Cincinnati Bengals School record holder in career receiving yards and TD receptions • OT Anthony Collins (Kansas), Cincinnati Bengals 2007 first-team All-American

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Veteran strength and conditioning coach with 24 years of experience at NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools. • Worked in a similar capacity from 2007-09 at the University of Cincinnati and has worked alongside current Irish head football coach Brian Kelly as his speed, strength and conditioning coach since Kelly’s first season at Central Michigan in 2004. • Longo instilled a grueling strength and conditioning program at Cincinnati that helped the Bearcats become one of the top closing teams in the nation. • In their first year at Notre Dame, Longo and Kelly helped the Irish secure a 6-1 record when leading after three quarters and are 8-1 when entering halftime with a lead. • Under Kelly’s watch at Cincinnati, the Bearcats were 32-0 when entering a fourth quarter with a lead and 29-2 when leading at halftime. • Since 2005 at Central Michigan, Kelly’s teams are 48-2 when leading after three quarters and 47-3 when taking the lead into halftime.

• Stops at Wisconsin (1987), Iowa (1988-98), Central Michigan (2004-06) and Cincinnati (2007-09) have helped Longo produce more than 50 NFL draft picks. Eight Bearcats were selected in 2008 and 2009 combined, equal to the combined total of NFL draft picks from Cincinnati in the previous five drafts. • At Central Michigan, Longo served as the head strength coach and helped develop five NFL draft selections, including Longo’s prized pupil, Joe Staley. Staley entered Central Michigan in 2003 as a tight end and graduated as a left tackle and the first Chippewa to be a NFL first-round draft pick. • Staley caught 11 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown in his freshman season. Longo arrived with Kelly prior to the 2004 season and helped Staley pack on 80 pounds during his Chippewa career as he grew into an offensive tackle. He started 11 games at right tackle as a sophomore and moved to left tackle where he started all 25 games from 2005-06 and allowed only one combined sack in his final two seasons. • After becoming just the fifth Central Michigan player to participate in the Senior Bowl, Staley became the 28th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, picked by the San Francisco 49ers. • From 1988-2003, Longo served on the strength and conditioning staff at Iowa and worked primarily with football from 1988-98. • Worked with Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry as Longo served as the assistant strength coach for the football program from 1988-92 before being promoted to head strength coach for the Hawkeye football team in 1993. • Longo played a critical role in helping the Hawkeyes to seven bowl games including the 1991 Rose Bowl after Iowa claimed the Big Ten Conference championship in 1990. • The 1991 Hawkeyes compiled a 10-1-1 record and finished second in the Big Ten with a 7-1 ledger. Iowa was ranked 10th in the final polls after tying BYU in the Holiday Bowl. • Longo also made two trips to the Sun and Alamo Bowls and one appearance in the Peach Bowl. • Longo began his career as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Wisconsin in 1987.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • He was a four-year starter at wide receiver on the Warriors’ football team, set season and career receiving records and twice was the MVP. • Totaled 91 career receptions for 1,154 yards at Wayne State and paced the Warriors in receiving from 1978-80. • Longo went to training camps as a free agent with four professional teams in three different leagues.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES • WR Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), St. Louis Rams 2009 All-American; 2008-09 first-team all-BIG EAST • OT Joe Staley (Central Michigan), San Francisco 49ers 28th overall selection in first round of 2007 NFL Draft by San Francisco • CB Tom Knight (Iowa) Ninth overall selection in first round of 1997 NFL Draft by Arizona • OT Ross Verba (Iowa) 30th overall section in first round of 1997 NFL Draft by Green Bay

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Jon Carpenter is in his second season at Notre Dame as the graduate assistant for the Irish defense after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant for the defensive coaching staff at the University of Cincinnati. Carpenter played four seasons as a running back and linebacker at Cincinnati from 2004-07 and totaled 72 tackles, including two sacks, while contributing to the Bearcats’ special teams. In 2008 he was presented the Jim Kelly Spirit Award, presented annually to the Cincinnati football player who best displayed dedication, teamwork and loyalty to the BILL SCHOLL program. While at Cincinnati, Carpenter was selected to Deputy Athletics Director the BIG EAST all-academic team three times. He Bill Scholl is in his third graduated in the spring of 2008 with a degree in year as deputy athletics diindustrial management. rector at his alma mater. He Carpenter’s father, Rob, played in the NFL for 11 works with the Irish football seasons and Jon’s older brother, Bobby, is a linebacker squad on a daily basis from for the Detroit Lions. Jon’s younger brother, George, an administrative standwill be a senior linebacker at Marshall University point, working in concert this fall and his youngest brother, Nathan, will be a with athletics director Jack Swarbrick in that regard. sophomore safety at Ohio University this fall. Serving as one of the department’s two deputy Born Sept. 1, 1985, Carpenter is a native of Lancaster, Ohio. He is single and resides in Mishawaka. directors, Scholl focuses his attention on external functions such as development, the Team Notre Dame program, marketing and ticketing operations. Among those areas reporting to Scholl is the newly MICHAEL PAINTER created position designed to manage the departDefensive Graduate Assistant ment’s relationship with former student-athletes. A 20-year veteran of the Notre Dame athletics After spending three department, Bill Scholl was promoted to his current seasons as a staff associate post as deputy athletics director in August 2009 after for the University of Cincin- serving as senior associate athletics director since nati’s football program, 2004. His primary duties in that role include the Michael Painter enters his creation, coordination, management and implesecond year at the University mentation of all annual, endowment, and capital of Notre Dame as a defensive development activities on behalf of the athletics degraduate assistant. partment in alignment with the University’s central Painter’s role at Cincinnati was similar to his pre- development office. vious position at Central Michigan, where he assisted In coordination with the central development ofin all facets of football operations. An integral part of fice, Scholl oversees the Rockne Heritage Fund -- the forming the practice routine and working with the first-ever athletics annual fund that directly benefits scout team and special teams, Painter helped the student-athlete grant-in-aid scholarships. This is in Chippewas win both the 2006 Mid-American Con- support of the University’s Scholarship Implementaference and Motor City Bowl titles. tion Plan that now offers the full NCAA complement

(more than 320) grant-in-aid scholarships to Irish student-athletes in all 26 varsity sports. Prior to his role as senior associate athletics director, Scholl spent three years as the associate athletics director for marketing and was executive director of the Notre Dame Monogram Club, an organization of Notre Dame student-athletes, student-managers and cheerleaders who have earned monograms during their years at Notre Dame through participation in one or more of its intercollegiate sports. Founded by Knute Rockne in 1916, today the club is comprised of more than 4,000 dues-paying members. In addition, Scholl oversaw all aspects of the athletics ticket office, including ticketing, parking, staffing, systems and customer relations. His sport administration duties include providing supervision for the men’s soccer as well as assisting the director of athletics with the men’s basketball program. Prior to being named an associate athletic director and the executive director of the Monogram Club, Scholl served seven years as an assistant athletic director for marketing, overseeing the Notre Dame marketing and promotions programs. As the promotions manager at Notre Dame, he greatly expanded the horizons of Notre Dame’s Olympic sports profile. Scholl was responsible for developing and implementing marketing and promotions plans for all athletic events. His activities included coordinating special events, giveaways, clinics, group nights and other general functions that broadened the community’s awareness of Notre Dame’s Olympic sports. The former director of financial development for the 1987 International Summer Special Olympic Games, Scholl served in the same position for one year at South Bend’s Logan Center which offers services to persons with developmental disabilities. He also spent five years with the Juhl Advertising Agency in Mishawaka. While working for Special Olympics, the Lakewood, Ohio, native was responsible for raising a $4.8 million budget from national and local corporations, foundations, governments, special events and the general public. Through his efforts, the final amount raised for the ‘87 Games was in excess of $8 million. In June 2000, the Notre Dame Monogram Club awarded him an honorary monogram. Born Sept. 2, 1957, Scholl is a 1979 Notre Dame graduate. He and his wife, Julie, have three children: Michael (a 2009 Notre Dame graduate), Stefanie and Kelly (a Notre Dame sophomore).

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Raised in Sandusky, Ohio, Painter participated in three sports at Perkins High School, earning four letters in both football and track to complement the two letters earned in basketball. He attended Mount Union College where he was a member of the Purple Raiders’ football team that won the 2003 Ohio Athletic Conference Championship and played for the 2003 NCAA Division III national championship. After an injury ended his playing career, Painter transferred to Bowling Green where he graduated in 2006 with a degree in sport management. At Cincinnati, he worked towards his master’s degree in criminal justice. Born Aug. 6, 1984, Painter is single and resides in Mishawaka.

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Chad Klunder enters his seventh season as director of football operations at Notre Dame this fall. In his role, Klunder coordinates and oversees all day-to-day administrative and operational details including team travel, budgets, pre-season camp arrangements, the annual coaches clinic and summer camps. A former graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame in 2003-04, Klunder worked with the Irish offense for two seasons. He previously served as running backs coach and coordinator of football operations at Harvard from 1998 through 2002. During his tenure at Harvard, his running backs led the Ivy League in rushing on three occasions. He coached three all-Ivy League players, including Chris Menick, Harvard’s alltime leading rusher. Harvard in 2001 finished 9-0 in the Ivy League and became the first Harvard team to go unbeaten or untied in conference play since 1913. Klunder also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Minnesota – and worked as a graduate assistant football coach at St. Cloud State. At St. Cloud, he coached Randy Martin, who was a finalist in 1995 and ’96 for the Harlon Hill Trophy that goes to the NCAA Division II player of the year. The Waverly, Iowa, native played defensive back at Wartburg College in Waverly. He earned four letters, was twice a unanimous all-league pick and gained honorable mention All-America recognition. He served as a Wartburg co-captain in 1994 when his team advanced to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals. Born Aug. 28, 1972, Klunder received a degree in sports management from Wartburg in 1995 and has done master’s degree coursework at St. Cloud State, Minnesota and Notre Dame. He is married to the former Lisa Malin who is executive director of the College Football Hall of Fame. The couple have one daughter, Allyson.

Tim McDonnell enters his seventh season with the Irishfootball office this fall and first year as director of player personnel. For the previous four seasons, McDonnell served as the director of football personnel. In this capacity, McDonnell covered a variety of football-related matters, serving as a liaison between the team and NFL personnel, assistingwith recruiting efforts, and helping to coordinate the walk-on program. In his current role, McDonnell will continue many of his previous job responsibilities but adds a greater role in the recruiting department by organizing and administering the Irish recruiting efforts. From 2005-06, McDonnell served as the coordinator of quality control under previous head coach Charlie Weis. In this role, McDonnell assisted the head football coach in all football-related matters, handled special projects for the coaching staff and assisted with personnel development and recruiting. A 2005 graduate of Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass., and a three-year football letterman as a receiver. McDonnell was the inaugural recipient of the Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award in 2005, presented to the Holy Cross varsity athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship that coach Daniel Allen exhibited throughout his life. He also received the 2004 Unsung Hero Award as the player who supported the team spiritually, emotionally and physically for the good of the team. A native of Harrison, N.Y., McDonnell graduated from Iona Prep before starting his collegiate career at Holy Cross. Born April 15, 1983, he is the grandson of the late Wellington Mara, former president of the New York Giants who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997. McDonnell was married in July 2011 to the former Marisa Meister.

The 2011 football season will be Dave Peloquin’s eighth season with the Notre Dame football program, and his fifth year as director of football development. In this role, Peloquin’s responsibilities deal primarily with the administration of Irish recruiting efforts. He works closely with recruiting coordinator Chuck Martin and played an integral role in piecing together a consensus top-10 recruiting class in 2011. Peloquin has helped oversee the last five recruiting efforts, three of which netted top-10 classes. Prior to being promoted to director of football development, Peloquin served as coordinator of player personnel development for two seasons in numerous administrative duties regarding Notre Dame’s recruiting. In 2004, Peloquin served in a similar capacity as a recruiting assistant, a role in which he worked with the entire coaching staff assisting in all recruiting aspects. Before rejoining the Irish, Peloquin worked as a sales representative for State Farm Insurance and Financial Services in the Chicago area. A 2003 Notre Dame graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the Mendoza College of Business, Peloquin served as a student manager from 2000 to 2002 and was named head senior manager for the 2002 season. Born May 14, 1981, Peloquin is a native of Blue Island, Ill. He was married to the former Jamie Meisenhelder in July 2011.

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Ryan Grooms enters his second season at Notre Dame as the head football equipment manager. In his position, Grooms directs all facets of athletic equipment management for the Irish football team and oversees one assistant equipment manager, three senior managers and 21 junior managers. Grooms came to Notre Dame following two years at the University of Minnesota where he served in a similar capacity. Prior to Minnesota he spent five seasons as an equipment specialist for the United States Air Force Academy football program. During his time at Air Force, Grooms supervised 30 Cadet student managers and oversaw the daily football operations that included laundry for more than 240 Cadet varsity and junior varsity football players. He was responsible for organization and upkeep of the Falcon Athletic Center equipment room and bi-annual inventory. Grooms also handled equipment for boxing, cross country, track and field and water polo at the Air Force Academy. Grooms has been involved in equipment management since 2000, when he was a student at Ohio University. He spent two seasons with the Bobcat football team working with equipment and also taking part in film exchange and highlight videos. Following graduation, Grooms was an equipment intern for the New Orleans Saints’ summer training camp. He spent one year as a graduate assistant equipment manager at Marshall University where he supervised 12 student managers and assisted in the organization of equipment travel. Grooms is a member of the Athletic Equipment Manager Association and was a 2008 nominee for the Knight Pickard Award as the District 7 Equipment Manager of the Year. He also serves on the McDavid Advisory Committee. He and his wife Lynzee have one son, Easton, and live in Granger.

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The 2011 football season will be Rob Hunt’s first season at Notre Dame as head athletic trainer. Hunt joined Notre Dame in March 2011 and has 14 years of experience as an athletic trainer at NCAA institutions. Prior to Notre Dame, Hunt worked at Oklahoma State University for five years, serving as the head football athletic trainer from 2006-07 and the head athletic trainer for the Cowboys since 2007. At Oklahoma State, Hunt served as athletic trainer for the football team all five years and in his final four years in Stillwater he coordinated all aspects of medical care for the athletic department’s 16 athletics teams as well as supervised seven assistant athletic trainers, eight graduate assistants and two insurance coordinators. Hunt spent 10 years in the state of Missouri prior to moving to Oklahoma State. From 2004-06 he was the head athletic trainer at Southeast Missouri State after serving as an assistant athletic trainer with the University of Missouri football team from 19992004. In his final year with the Tigers, Hunt also served as director of rehabilitation services. A graduate of Ball State in 1997 with a major in athletic training, Hunt earned his master’s degree in health education at Missouri and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1997-99. In 1996 Hunt worked as an athletic trainer during the preseason with the New England Patriots. A native of West Lafayette, Ind., Hunt is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. He and his wife Krista are parents of four children: Robbie, Alexa, Rachel and Cole.

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Beth Rex enters her second year as director of football administration at Notre Dame after serving as the football program associate from 2008-09 at the University of Cincinnati. Rex served as the assistant to current Irish head football coach Brian Kelly at Cincinnati and that continues to be part of her duties at Notre Dame. She serves as the liaison between Notre Dame’s sports performance department and the football office as well as serves as the primary contact person in all matters for Kelly. Rex also coordinates Kelly’s schedule, is responsible for all football staff and office operations as well as assists in event planning. Rex has worked in athletics for 15 years, primarily as an athletics trainer. She served as an athletics trainer at Cincinnati from 2001-08 and worked with the football, baseball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, tennis, men’s and women’s golf, cheerleading and dance teams. Among her various duties, Rex managed the administrative responsibilities of the athletics training room, oversaw the budget, handled all purchases and inventory and processed all medical claims for Cincinnati’s student-athletes. Rex also served as an adjunct professor at Cincinnati from 2006-08 and taught medical terminology, sports administration and athletics training. Prior to Cincinnati, Rex was an assistant athletics trainer at the University of Memphis for two years (1999-2001) and one year at the College of Wooster (1998-99). She worked with the baseball, women’s basketball and men’s soccer teams at Memphis and at Wooster she managed the athletic training duties for 21 varsity sports. While living in Memphis, she assisted the Memphis Maniax of the Xtreme Football League in the spring of 2001. From 1997-98, Rex worked at the National Athletic Trainers Association in Dallas where she was a continuing education assistant. Rex graduated in 1996 from Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in education. She began her career as a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky where she earned her master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration. A native of Tiffin, Ohio, Rex is married to Byron Rex and the couple resides in South Bend.

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A former assistant equipment manager at the University of Minnesota, Adam Myers enters his second season in a similar role at the University of Notre Dame. Myers assisted head football equipment manager Ryan Grooms at Minnesota and was hired at Notre Dame shortly after Grooms arrived in South Bend. Myers spent two years at Minnesota where he managed the Golden Gophers’ student equipment managers, repaired damaged equipment and packed team trunks for travel to away games. Prior to joining the Minnesota staff, Myers served as a graduate assistant equipment manager at Marshall University where he was responsible for fitting student-athletes with helmets, shoulder pads, footwear and other equipment. He was also charged with equipment repair, inventory, laundry, transportation assistance and other duties at Marshall. He served as a student manager at Marshall from 2002 through 2007 and worked with the wide receivers and quarterbacks in addition to handling laundry duties. Myers completed a summer internship in 2005 with the New York Jets and he was involved in laundry, maintenance of protective equipment, packing trunks for home preseason games and sideline and locker room setup for home preseason games. A member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association since 2006, Myers was certified by the AEMA in June 2006. Myers is single and resides in Granger.

The 2011 football season will be Tim Collins’ 21st year in charge of all video and filming needs for Notre Dame’s athletic department as its video systems coordinator. In addition to traveling to shoot Irish football games, Collins compiles all video packages utilized by Notre Dame’s football coaches in their scouting and game preparation. Collins and his staff also tape men’s and women’s home basketball games as well as hockey. A native of South Bend, Collins is a 1987 graduate of John Adams High School and attended Indiana Vocational Technical College. He also spent three years as a part-time news photographer at WNDUTV, the NBC affiliate in South Bend. Collins was named the independent conference video coordinator of the year in 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2004 by the Collegiate Sports Video Association. In 2001, Collins was elected an executive officer of the CSVA, serving as secretary, and in 2002 was named treasurer of the organization. In 2004, the Notre Dame Monogram Club awarded Collins an honorary monogram in recognition of his years of service. Collins, born Dec. 10, 1968, and his wife, the former Michelle Williamson, married in 1990, and have a son, Carson, born Nov. 15, 2003.

RYAN GOULD Assistant Video Coordinator Ryan Gould enters his first season as the assistant video coordinator for the Notre Dame football team, serving as the primary assistant to video coordinator Tim Collins. In this role, Gould assists Collins with all video and filming needs for the football team in addition to traveling to all football games. Gould helps compile all video packages utilized by Notre Dame’s football coaches in their scouting and game preparation and also works on special assignments within the program, such as highlight videos. A 2011 graduate from State University of New York-Cortland with a bachelor’s degree in sports

management, Gould worked with the Irish as a temporary employee during spring practices before being hired full time in June. Gould worked as an intern in the Syracuse University football video department during the 2010 season where he filmed practice and filled otherrequests. As a student at SUNY-Cortland, Gould was a member of the sports management club where he volunteered in a variety of roles at sporting events, including selling tickets, fundraising, working as security for an event and many other duties. A native of Newburgh, N.Y., Gould attended Burke Catholic High School. He is single and resides in South Bend. Gould is a member of the Collegiate Sports Video Association.

JACOB FLINT Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Jacob Flint begins his second year at Notre Dame as assistant director of strength and conditioning. Flint previously served as a member of strength and conditioning staff at the University of Cincinnati from 2007-09. Flint served the 2009 season as an assistant strength coach with the Bearcats and helped Cincinnati win the BIG EAST championship for the second straight season. Flint had been a member of Cincinnati’s strength and conditioning staff since 2007, helping the Bearcats to a 33-6 record during that time. He played for Kelly at Central Michigan as a walk-on and was rewarded for his dedication to the football program with a scholarship. Following his graduation, Flint worked as a staff assistant at Central Michigan, serving primarily in the weight room and assisting the development of the running backs. Flint competes in the 85-kilogram weight class in USA weightlifting and qualified for nationals in 2009. He is currently ranked 25th in the nation in his weight class. Born Oct. 19, 1982, Flint is a native of Shepherd, Mich. He was a four-sport letterwinner at Shepherd High School and was twice named an all-league running back. Flint graduated with honors from Central Michigan in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in education. He is married to the former Katie Schafer and they have one daughter, Blayke.

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enth nationally under head coach Nick Saban. During JOY SCHOSKER the 2000 and 2001 seasons, his defensive units led Senior Staff Assistant the Big Ten in pass defense and were among the nation’s top 10 in those categories. Joy Schosker is in her Born Sept. 16, 1978, Guess attended Memorial third year in the Irish footHigh School in Wayne, Mich. He is married to the forball office and her 11th year mer Bianca Williams. The couple has one daughter, overall at the University of Nadia, and reside in Mishawaka. Notre Dame. She serves as

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Karen Demeter returned to the Notre Dame football office in 2010 and enters her second season as recruiting services coordinator. Demeter assists recruiting coordinator Chuck Martin and director of football development Dave Peloquin. She previously served as the recruiting administrative assistant for the Irish from 2001-03 before becoming senior administrative assistant to the head coach from 2004-08. Demeter spent the 2009-10 school year as the senior administrative assistant to senior deputy athletics director Missy Conboy. A native of Akron, Ohio, Demeter and her husband, Darryl, are the parents of two daughters: Jocelyn and Lauren.

tern. He is responsible for film breakdowns, scouting reports, playbooks and other duties assigned by head coach Brian Kelly and the offensive staff. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Booker coached defensive backs for five seasons at two schools. He worked with the secondary at Western Kentucky in 2009 and was the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, Kent State, from 2005-08. At Kent State, Booker helped develop two NFL draft picks in Jack Williams and Usama Young. Williams earned second-team all-Mid-American Conference honors in 2007 and was a fourth round selection by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. Young received second-team all-MAC accolades in 2006 and was selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Under Booker’s tutelage, Kent State ranked first or second in the MAC in pass defense efficiency, pass defense and interceptions in 2006. In 2005, the Golden Flashes allowed only 190.5 passing yards per game to rank 24th in the nation. Booker served as a graduate assistant at Kent State in 2004 and was a student assistant in 2003. As a player, Booker was a four-year regular at safety and on special teams for Kent State from 1999-2002. He was named to the MAC all-academic

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nati in 2009. Guess helped guide the Bearcats to a 12-1 season in 2009 and an appearance in the Allstate Sugar Bowl following Cincinnati’s second straight BIG EAST championship. Guess coached the Cincinnati tight ends in 2009 and helped Ben Guidugli earn second-team all-BIG EAST Conference honors. Guidugli ranked fourth on the team with 27 receptions and totaled 364 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Prior to Cincinnati, Guess worked on the strength and conditioning staffs at South Florida (2009), Alcorn State (2008), Kentucky State (2007), Cincinnati (2006) and Tiffin (2005). At USF, Guess served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach and worked with the men’s basketball team. In 2008, Guess was the head strength and conditioning coach at Alcorn State. In 2007, Guess coached the secondary coach at Kentucky State and doubled as the assistant strength and conditioning coach. He held the same positions in 2005 at Tiffin. Guess first worked with head strength coach Paul Longo and Kelly in 2006 as a staff assistant for Cincinnati’s strength and conditioning staff, focusing on the football team. Guess earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State in 2002. He graduated from Tiffin University in 2007 with a master of business administration degree. While at Michigan State, Guess was a four-year letterman in football and also earned two letters with the Spartans’ basketball team. He was part of two Big Ten titles and an NCAA Final Four appearance (1999) with the basketball team. As a defensive back, Guess helped Michigan State defeat Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl and Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Bowl. Guess was an academic all-Big Ten selection in 1998. He was a major component of the 1999 defense that ranked number one in the Big Ten and sev-

the primary contact for all general communication at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Prior to joining the Irish football office, Schosker worked at Notre Coaches Dame’s Hesburgh Library for eight years. A native of A 29-year employee Lakeville, Ind., she is married to Mike Schosker and of the University of Notre the couple have three sons: Kyle, Kayne and Michael. Dame, Julie DeBuysser just completed her 25th season SCOTT BOOKER as the secretary for the of- Intern (Offense) fensive coaching staff in the Irish football office. In her Scott Booker is in his role, DeBuysser serves as the primary assistant to second season with the Irish Notre Dame’s assistant coaches. A native of South football staff. His primary Bend, DeBuysser is married to Denny DeBuysser duty is assisting the offenand the couple has a son, Chris Martin, a 2003 Notre sive coaches in a variety of Dame graduate. areas in his capacity as in-

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Lorenzo Guess begins his second season as an assistant director of strength and conditioning at Notre Dame. Guess was a member of Brian Kelly’s coaching staff JULIE DEBUYSSER at the University of Cincin- Senior Staff Assistant, Assistant

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SUPPORT STAFF team in 2001 and graduated in the spring of 2003 DAVID GRIMES with a degree in business administration. He was Intern (Player Development) co-winner of the athletic departments Judy Devine Excellence in Leadership Award as a senior and Former Notre Dame earned his master’s degree in sports studies from football captain David Kent State in 2006. Grimes returned to the Born Oct. 7, 1980, Booker is originally from PittsFighting Irish football family burgh, Pa., and attended Shady Side Academy where in 2011 as an intern in the he earned three letters in football and basketball and player development departone letter in track. ment. Grimes reports to Tim He and his wife, Jen, reside in Mishawaka. McDonnell and serves as a resource for the current Notre Dame football players. Acting as a liaison between the players and BILL BRECHIN coaching staff, Grimes serves as a primary contact Intern (Offense) between Notre Dame’s student welfare and developBill Brechin is in his sec- ment office and academic services for student-athond season working with the letes department. Through the student welfare and Notre Dame football team. development office, Grimes helps coordinate comHis primary duty is assisting munity service projects through the “Irish Around the offensive coaches in a the Bend” program. He also helps coordinate and variety of areas in his capaci- monitor the study hall sessions at the Guglielmino ty as intern. He is responsible Athletics Complex. Grimes graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with for film breakdowns, scouting reports, playbooks and other duties as assigned by head coach Brian Kelly or a degree in marketing and participated in the training camps of the Denver Broncos in 2009 and Kansas the offensive coaching staff. Brechin joins the Irish following a two-year stint City Chiefs in 2010. Voted one of three team captains as a senior, as graduate assistant at Grand Valley State where he worked with the Lakers’ safeties. In 2009, Grand Val- Grimes played wide receiver for the Irish from 2005ley State advanced to the NCAA Division II national 08 and caught 90 passes for 900 yards with seven touchdowns. He played in 45 games during his Notre championship game. Brechin was an all-conference performer at Dame career and started 24 contests. Grimes played Grand Valley State from 2005-07 as a defensive back. in three bowl games, including two Bowl ChampiIn his career with the Lakers he tallied 82 tackles, 24 onship Series games (2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and pass deflections and eight interceptions. He helped 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl), and he helped the Irish lead Grand Valley State to back-to-back national snap their nine-game bowl losing streak by winning championships in 2005 and 2006. The Lakers posted his final collegiate game in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl (defeated Hawai’i 49-21). a 40-1 record during his playing career. Born Dec. 31, 1986, in Los Angeles, Calif., Grimes Born Sept. 29, 1982, Brechin is a native of Addison, Ill. He and his wife Jessica have one son, John. graduated from St. Martin DePorres High School in Detroit, Mich., and was valedictorian at his senior year commencement. Grimes resides in South Bend.

SENIOR MANAGERS Justin Cullen, Claire Kueny and Nathan Feldpausch

Three senior managers will lead the Notre Dame student managers who work with the 2011 Irish football team. Justin Cullen, the head manager for equipment, is from Storm Lake, Iowa, and is a political science and finance double major. Nathan Feldpausch, the head manager for administration, is from St. Johns, Mich., and is majoring in electrical engineering. ClaireKueny, the head manager for personnel, is from Richboro, Pa., and is an information technology management major. The three senior managers are responsible for overseeing the Student Manager Organization as well as tending to all matters regarding players and coaches. A group of 21 junior managers will assist the team this fall: Andrew Alea (Fort Myers, Fla.), Amanda Brady (Three Rivers, Mich.), Alex Clemente (Warren, N.J.), Andru Creighton (Indianapolis, Ind.), Gabriel Delatte (Lafayette, La.), Sean Hannon (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Ally Jones (Naperville, Ill.), Mary Kate Lamp (Hoffman Estates, Ill.), Jim Lampariello (Nutley, N.J.), Brigitte Lawless (Morristown, N.J.), John Madison (Saginaw, Mich.), Keith Marrero (New Orleans, La.), Russell McFall (Calabasas Hills, Calif.), Chris Mertens (Safety Harbor, Fla.), Brian Metz (Knoxville,Tenn.), Robert Mountel (Indianapolis, Ind.), Ciara O’Halloran (Atlanta, Ga.), Katie Schwab (Ironton, Ohio), Chris Samuelson (Pasadena, Calif.), Case Sketch (Independence, Ky.) and Brian Vega (Oradell, N.J.).

98 11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

PURDUE GAME SUMMARY

Purdue

Record: (0-1)

Notre Dame

Record: (1-0)

ND 20 36-153 205 26-19-0 62-358 0-0 1-38 2-50 2-0 3-31.7 3-1 2-15 24:55 6 of 12 0 of 0 3-4 4-34

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Marve’s 23-yard TD run on a fourth-and-1 with 11:55 left got the Boilermakers back in the game at 20-12. But the transfer from Miami did a somersault as he was hitting the end zone, resulting in an unsportsmanlike penalty for celebrating and hurting Purdue’s field position. Purdue had to kick off from the 15 after the penalty on Marve and Notre Dame Cierre Wood made a nice 38-return to the Boilermakers 41 before fumbling with Irish teammate Zeke Motta pouncing on the ball. But the Boilermakers dug in and forced a punt and took over at their own 12 with 9:47 remaining. They were set back by a pair of penalties and after a long pass to Justin Siller fell incomplete, the Boilermakers punted out of their own end zone. Notre Dame then moved in for Ruffer’s third field goal of the game to restore control. Marve, who was sacked four times and intercepted twice, completed 31 of 42 passes for 220 yards. Crist was 19 of 26, solid but far from spectacular running Kelly’s fast-paced spread offense. Purdue’s talented wideout Keith Smith made 12 catches for 80 yards.

HISTORY & RECORDS

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Dayne Crist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame’s defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue that gave coach Brian Kelly a victory in his Fighting Irish debut. Kelly came to South Bend after a successful run at Cincinnati where he led the Bearcats to 12-0 regular season a year ago. His goal was to win immediately and that’s what he did in his first game on a windy, sunny day at Notre Dame Stadium. Of course, most Notre Dame coaches win their first game. Kelly’s victory gives Notre Dame coaches a 26-3 record in their debuts, dating back to 1896. The only three to lose in their first games coaching the Irish were Frank E. Hering in 1896 (4-0 loss to Chicago Physicians and Surgeons), Elmer Layden in 1934 (a 7-6 setback to Texas) and Lou Holtz in 1986 (a 24-23 defeat by Michigan. Notre Dame led 20-3 after three quarters before Purdue rallied behind transfer quarterback Robert Marve, who got the Boilermakers back in the game with a 23-yard TD run early in the final period but was penalized for celebrating with a somersault. David Ruffer kicked three field goals for the Irish, including a 37-yarder with 4:30 left to restore the lead to 11.

RUSHING: Purdue-Dierking 9-56; Edison 4-17; Henry 3-16; Marve 10-10; Crank 2-5; McBurse 4-minus 2. Notre Dame-Allen 18-93; Wood, C. 7-58; Crist 9-6; Team 2-minus 4. PASSING: Purdue-Marve 31-42-2-220. Notre Dame-Crist 19-26-0205. RECEIVING: Purdue-Smith, K. 12-80; Dierking 5-28; Siller 4-34; Smith, C. 3-23; Adams 3-21; Edison 2-11; Crank 1-14; Lindsay 1-9. Notre Dame-Floyd 5-82; Rudolph 5-43; Jones 3-41; Wood, C. 2-14; Riddick 2-13; Kamara 1-12; Allen 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: Purdue-None. Notre Dame-Walls 1-0; Williams, I. 1-0. FUMBLES: Purdue-McBurse 1-0. Notre Dame-Floyd 1-1; Wood, C. 1-0; Allen 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Purdue-Werner 1-0; Short 1-0; Kerrigan 1-0. Notre Dame-Johnson 2-0; Williams, I. 0-1; Neal 0-1; Lewis-Moore 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Purdue-Kerrigan 4-3; Werner 3-4; Williams 2-5; Holland 3-3; Link 4-1; Gooden 4-1; Allen 4-1; Short 4-0; Evans 2-1; Beckford 2-0; Carlino 2-0; Eargle 1-1; Johnson 1-0; Wiggs 1-0; Lucas 1-0; Kitchens 1-0; Drey 1-0; Charlot 0-1; Gaston 0-1. Notre Dame-Gray, G. 8-1; Calabrese 7-2; Te'o 6-3; Walls 5-2; Smith, B. 3-3; Neal 1-4; Jackson 3-1; Smith, H. 3-1; Blanton 2-2; Lewis-Moore 1-3; Johnson 2-1; Motta 2-1; Slaughter 1-2; Cwynar 0-2; Filer 1-0; Rudolph 1-0; Fleming 1-0; Shembo 1-0; Williams, H. 1-0; Williams, I. 0-1; Wood, L. 0-1.

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PU 20 32-102 220 42-31-2 74-322 1-4 0-0 6-82 0-0 6-42.0 1-0 5-33 35:05 5 of 17 2 of 4 1-2 3-10

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FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

Third Quarter 10:20 ND Jones 5 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 5-30 2:12 Fourth Quarter 14:48 PU Team safety 11:55 PU Marve 23 yd run (Wiggs kick), 7-55 2:53 4:30 ND Ruffer 37 yd field goal, 10-39 3:47

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First Quarter 2:01 ND Allen 22 yd run (Ruffer kick), 7-84 2:26 Second Quarter 11:09 ND Ruffer 22 yd field goal, 8-50 2:53 3:50 PU Wiggs 25 yd field goal, 15-79 7:19 0:43 ND Ruffer 46 yd field goal, 9-45 3:07

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Sept. 4, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

MICHIGAN GAME SUMMARY Sept. 11, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Michigan

Record: (2-0)

Notre Dame

Record: (1-1)

First Quarter 11:19 ND Crist 1 yd run (Ruffer kick), 13-71 3:41 8:06 UM Roundtree 31 yd pass from Robinson (Gibbons kick), 1-31 0:06 1:26 UM Hopkins 1 yd run (Gibbons kick), 5-65 1:40 Second Quarter 1:51 UM Robinson 87 yd run (Gibbons kick), 5-98 1:56

UM 22 41-288 244 40-24-0 81-532 0-0 0-0 4-101 3-19 10-37.5 1-0 8-99 34:09 3 of 16 1 of 1 2-2 1-11

ND 23 32-154 381 44-21-3 76-535 0-0 1-9 3-63 0-0 8-38.8 0-0 4-29 25:51 4 of 14 0 of 0 2-3 0-0

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Denard Robinson ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 27 seconds left, sending Michigan to a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame. Robinson also had an 87-yard TD run and finished with 502 total yards offense. Notre Dame’s Dayne Crist, who missed most of the first half after being banged up on an opening TD drive, hit Kyle Rudolph with a 95-yard TD pass to put the Irish ahead with 3:41 left. But Robinson then led Michigan (2-0) on a 12-play, 72-yard drive, scoring the game-winning TD himself - a fitting end. Notre Dame (1-1) had one last chance from the Wolverines’ 27 with six seconds left, but Crist threw the ball out of the end zone on the final play. On the final drive, Robinson carried to pick up a crucial first on a fourth-and-1 at the Notre Dame 35. Then on a third-and-5 from the 17, Robinson drilled a 15-yard pass to Roy Roundtree to the 2 to set up his TD. His most spectacular moment came late in the second quarter, when Robinson took the snap from his own 13, went to the right side, made a little cut and sprinted right past the Irish defense for second-longest run ever by an opponent against Notre Dame (Dick Panin broke off an 88-yarder for Michigan State in 1951) and the longest run ever at Notre Dame Stadium. It put the Wolverines up 21-7. Earlier, the strong-armed Robinson found a wide-open Martavious Odoms for 31 yards to the Irish 1, setting up Stephen Hopkins 1-yard run for a touchdown late in the opening quarter that made it 14-7. Crist led the Irish on a 71-yard, 13-play drive to start the game, doing most of

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Third Quarter 12:42 ND Jones 53 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 2-53 0:12 8:48 ND Ruffer 24 yd field goal, 8-66 2:14 Fourth Quarter 3:41 ND Rudolph 95 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 1-91 0:34 0:27 UM Robinson 2 yd run (Broekhuizen kick), 12-72 3:14 RUSHING: Robinson 28-258; Smith 7-17; Shaw 5-12; Hopkins 1-1. Notre Dame-Allen 15-89; Montana 4-23; Crist 4-19; Wood, C. 6-10; Gray, J. 1-10; Riddick 2-3. PASSING: Robinson 24-40-0-244. Notre Dame-Crist 13-25-1-277; Montana 8-17-1-104; Rees 0-2-1-0. RECEIVING: Roundtree 8-82; Odoms 7-91; Stonum 4-33; Shaw 3-28; Grady 1-7; Smith 1-3. Notre Dame-Rudolph 8-164; Floyd 5-66; Jones 3-73; Riddick 2-39; Eifert 1-17; Gray, J. 1-13; Allen 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: Michigan-Kovacs 1-10; Mouton 1-9; Floyd 1-0. Notre Dame-None. FUMBLES: Michigan-Robinson 1-0. Notre Dame-None. SACKS (UA-A): Michigan-Gordon 1-0. Notre Dame-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Michigan-Mouton 6-7; Kovacs 6-4; Gordon 4-3; Gordon 4-1; Floyd 3-2; Ezeh 2-2; Johnson 1-1; Banks 1-1; Rogers 1-1; Roh 1-1; Herron 0-2; Van Bergen 0-2; Stonum 1-0; Martin 1-0; Williams 0-1; Leach 0-1; Moundros 0-1; Jones 0-1; Demens 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 6-7; Calabrese 3-7; Smith, H. 6-3; Walls, D. 7-1; Williams, I. 3-3; LewisMoore 3-3; Fleming 2-4; Gray, G. 5-0; Motta 2-2; Blanton 2-2; Johnson 1-2; Coughlin 2-0; Nwankwo 1-1; Allen 1-1; Neal 0-2; McDonald 1-0; Jackson 1-0; Filer 0-1; Martin 0-1. the work by completing 5 of 7 passes and carrying three times for 30 yards before sneaking in for the TD. But he spent the rest of the half on the sidelines before finally beginning to warmup with about six minutes to go after first Tommy Rees and then Nate Montana - neither of whom had ever played in a college game - struggled to get the offense going. Each threw an interception - the one by Rees leading to Michigan’s tying touchdown. On the very next play after the pick, Robinson hit a wide open Roundtree for a 31-yard TD. Montana, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, who also was a standout at Notre Dame, heaved a 37-yard pass to Theo Riddick to the Michigan 3 with 3 seconds to go in the half, a completion upheld by video replay. But on the final play of the half, Montana’s pass sailed way out of the end zone as the Wolverines held on for the two-TD lead. Crist came back in the third quarter and on his second play threw a 53-yard TD pass to TJ Jones to get Notre Dame within 21-14. On the next series, he hit passes of 17 and 11 yards to Michael Floyd to get Notre Dame to the 6 before the Irish settled for David Ruffer’s 24-yard field goal.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

MICHIGAN STATE GAME SUMMARY

Notre Dame

Record: (1-2)

Michigan State

Record: (3-0)

MS 26 43-203 274 34-24-1 77-477 0-0 0-0 4-71 1-0 8-45.6 0-0 11-79 34:24 6 of 17 2 of 2 2-3 1-6

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After a 7-7 tie at halftime, Michigan State began finding more running room. Edwin Baker cut to the left through a big hole, then back to the right through the Notre Dame secondary for a 56-yard touchdown run just 40 seconds into the third quarter. The Irish needed less than two minutes to equalize, going 74 yards in six plays and tying it at 14 on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Crist to Kyle Rudolph. The teams then traded 11-play touchdown drives, with the Spartans pushing the Irish off the line of scrimmage and Notre Dame answering with Crist’s sharp passing. Le’Veon Bell scored on a 16-yard run for Michigan State, and the Irish tied the game again on Crist’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Theo Riddick. Notre Dame opened the scoring in the first quarter on Crist’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Floyd. The Irish led 7-0 in the second quarter and appeared poised to take control after intercepting Cousins in the end zone, but Floyd fumbled after a catch, giving the Spartans the ball at their own 11. The Irish forced a punt and got the ball back in great field position at the Michigan State 27, but Crist threw an interception on the first play. After that, the Spartans finally started moving the ball, going 94 yards in seven plays and tying the game on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Keshawn Martin with 2:22 left in the half.

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State gambled on one play to beat Notre Dame - and it paid off. Aaron Bates threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt on an audacious fake field goal in overtime, giving the Spartans a 34-31 victory over the Irish on Saturday night. With Dan Conroy lining up for a 46-yard attempt to tie the game in the first overtime, Bates took the snap, stood up and had time to wait for Gantt to come open downfield. Gantt caught the pass for an easy touchdown, giving the Spartans (3-0) the victory and a measure of revenge for a heartbreaking 33-30 loss in South Bend last season. David Ruffer had given the Irish (1-2) the lead with a 33-yard field goal on Notre Dame’s overtime possession. Dayne Crist threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns for the Irish, who got their offense rolling in the second half in their first road game under coach Brian Kelly. Bates, the Michigan State punter, lofted the ball perfectly into Gantt’s arms for the latest remarkable finish in a series that’s been filled with them lately. Notre Dame took a 28-21 lead with 13:20 to play in the fourth quarter when Michael Floyd caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Crist behind two defenders in the back of the end zone. Kirk Cousins tied it by scrambling to his right and finding B.J. Cunningham along the right sideline for a 24-yard touchdown with 7:43 remaining.

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Allen 13-71; Gray, J. 3-12; Crist 6-8; Wood, C. 3-3; Team 1-minus 2. Michigan State-Bell 17-114; Baker 14-90; Martin 1-4; Caper 3-0; Cousins 8-minus 5. PASSING: Notre Dame-Crist 32-55-1-369. Michigan State-Cousins 23-33-1-245; Bates 1-1-0-29. RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Riddick 10-128; Rudolph 8-80; Floyd 6-81; Allen 6-70; Jones 2-10. Michigan State-Martin 8-96; Cunningham 7-101; Gantt 2-41; Bell 2-18; Dell 1-7; Linthicum 1-5; Smith 1-2; Nichol 1-2; Baker 1-2. INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Motta 1-0. Michigan State-Adams 1-0. FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Crist 1-1; Allen 1-0; Floyd 1-1. Michigan State-None. SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-Calabrese 1-1; Fleming 2-0; Williams, I. 0-1. Michigan State-Jones 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Te'o 6-5; Motta 5-6; Smith, H. 4-6; Williams, I. 2-6; Smith, B. 4-2; Fleming 4-2; Cwynar 1-4; Walls 1-4; Blanton 2-2; Calabrese 1-3; McDonald 2-1; Johnson 1-2; Neal 1-2; Gray, G. 2-0; Shembo 0-2; Collinsworth 1-0; Wood, L. 0-1. Michigan StateRucker 8-4; Hyde 4-7; Jones 1-8; Norman 4-4; Strayhorn 3-2; Gordon 3-2; Robinson 1-4; Adams 4-0; Misch 0-4; Allen 3-0; Drone 1-1; Neely 0-2; Lewis 0-2; Worthy 0-2; Hammock 0-2; Pickelman 0-2; Gantt 1-0; Fowler 1-0; Treadwell 0-1; Elsworth 0-1; Hoover 0-1; Dennard 0-1.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

ND 28 26-92 369 55-32-1 81-461 0-0 3-27 5-89 1-0 5-36.2 3-2 7-70 25:36 5 of 12 0 of 1 4-4 4-22

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Fourth Quarter 13:20 ND Floyd 24 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 5-52 1:29 7:43 MS Cunningham 24 yd pass from Cousins (Conroy kick), 4-56 2:12 Overtime 15:00 ND Ruffer 33 yd field goal, 4-9 0:00 15:00 MS Gantt 29 yd pass from Bates, 4-25 0:00

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First Quarter 5:28 ND Floyd 7 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 9-80 2:24 Second Quarter 2:22 MS Martin 6 yd pass from Cousins (Conroy kick), 7-94 3:17 Third Quarter 14:20 MS Baker 56 yd run (Conroy kick), 2-74 0:35 12:25 ND Rudolph 10 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 6-74 1:49 5:51 MS Bell 16 yd run (Conroy kick), 11-73 6:29 1:29 ND Riddick 15 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 11-77 4:16

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Sept. 18, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich. • Spartan Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 OT Score

STANFORD GAME SUMMARY Sept. 25, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score #16 Stanford

Record: (4-0)

Notre Dame

Record: (1-3)

First Quarter 8:11 ND Ruffer 22 yd field goal, 6-16 2:39 3:37 SU Fleener 16 yd pass from Luck (Whitaker kick), 10-79 4:34 2:08 SU Whitaker 24 yd field goal, 4-9 1:22 Second Quarter 13:22 ND Ruffer 40 yd field goal, 12-61 3:46 4:54 SU Whitaker 41 yd field goal, 16-58 8:28 0:04 SU Whitaker 36 yd field goal, 4-32 0:30 FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards

SU 25 44-166 238 32-19-2 76-404 0-0 2-4 3-62 1-20 1-37.0 1-1 5-30 36:25 11 of 16 0 of 0 7-7 3-16

ND 19 23-44 307 45-26-1 68-351 0-0 0-0 6-111 2-27 5-32.0 1-1 6-62 23:35 4 of 13 0 of 1 2-3 0-0

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Owen Marecic enjoyed his trip to the end zone so much, he wasted no time getting back. Marecic, one of the few players to play both offense and defense, scored on a run and interception return 13 seconds apart Saturday, helping No. 16 Stanford to a 37-14 victory over Notre Dame that gives the Cardinal their first 4-0 start since 1986. “He’s the perfect football player,”Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh said.“You’ve just got to take your hat off to him and enjoy watching him. I sure do.” There was plenty for Harbaugh to enjoy. Nate Whitaker tied a Cardinal record with five field goals, from 24, 41, 36, 33 and 29 yards. The victory was only Stanford’s third in South Bend, and first since 1992. And the Cardinal have now won two in a row against Notre Dame (1-3), a first in a series that dates to the 1925 Rose Bowl. Notre Dame got only a field goal off three turnovers - including Andrew Luck’s first two interceptions of the year - as it dropped its third straight and seventh in the last eight games. The loss also was Notre Dame’s 11th straight against Top 25 teams, with five of those coming at home. Luck and Stanford didn’t look quite as sharp as the team that piled up 155 points in the first three games, with Luck throwing multiple picks for the first time in 16 starts.

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Third Quarter 10:44 SU Whitaker 33 yd field goal, 10-49 4:16 Fourth Quarter 7:58 SU Marecic 1 yd run (Ertz pass from Luck, A), 11-49 5:37 7:45 SU Marecic 20 yd interception return (Whitaker kick) 6:01 ND Riddick 3 yd pass from Crist (Allen rush), 6-80 1:44 1:47 SU Whitaker 29 yd field goal, 7-21 4:14 RUSHING: Stanford-Taylor 28-108; Luck 4-23; Amanam 6-17; Gaffney 2-15; Marecic 3-3; Wilkerson 1-0. Notre Dame-Allen 15-49; Gray, J. 4-12; Crist 4-minus 17. PASSING: Stanford-Luck 19-32-2-238. Notre Dame-Crist 25-44-1-304; Allen 1-1-0-3. RECEIVING: Stanford-Fleener 4-57; Reuland 3-48; Whalen 3-37; Taylor 2-31; Baldwin 2-28; Owusu 2-23; Ertz 1-5; Amanam 1-5; Marecic 1-4. Notre Dame-Floyd 8-110; Riddick 7-71; Goodman 5-59; Hughes 2-43; Allen 2-2; Jones 1-21; Rudolph 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Stanford-Marecic 1-20. Notre Dame-Slaughter 1-26; Walls 1-1. FUMBLES: Stanford-Baldwin 1-1. Notre Dame-Crist 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Stanford-Skov 2-0; Keiser 1-0. Notre Dame-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Stanford-Howell 7-5; Skov 2-6; Thomas 3-4; Bademosi 5-0; Skaufel 3-2; Marecic 1-4; Keiser 3-1; Bergen 2-2; Debniak 2-1; Yancy 1-2; Masifilo 1-2; Sherman 1-2; Fua 0-3; Amajoyi 0-2; Team 1-0; Wilkerson 1-0; Stephens 1-0; Owusu 1-0; Lueders 1-0; Bernard 0-1; Brown 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 8-13; Smith, H. 7-4; Slaughter 3-4; LewisMoore 2-4; Neal 0-5; Motta 3-1; Gray, G. 2-2; Blanton 2-2; Calabrese 1-3; Fleming 1-3; Walls 2-1; McDonald 1-2; Filer 2-0; Smith, B. 2-0; Williams, I. 1-1; Cwynar 1-1; Johnson 1-0; Collinsworth 1-0. But the Cardinal simply overwhelmed the Irish, piling up 404 yards on offense and stifling any hint of a Notre Dame rally. Dayne Crist finished with 304 yards passing, but the Irish couldn’t get into the end zone until there was 6:01 left and the game was well out of hand. Notre Dame appeared to have the momentum early, when Doug Baldwin muffed a punt return on Stanford’s first possession. After signaling for a fair catch, the ball bounced off his hands and Zeke Motta recovered at the Stanford 21. But the Irish could only get a few yards here and there on the drive, and had to settle for David Ruffer’s 22-yard field goal. Stanford caught a break on its next drive. On third-and-1 at the Notre Dame 20, nose guard Ian Williams appeared to stop Marecic about a half-yard short of a first down only to have officials credit him with a 2-yard gain. Notre Dame challenged the call, but it was upheld to keep the drive alive. Seven plays later, Luck connected with Coby Fleener on a 16-yard touchdown pass, and Stanford never trailed again. If Notre Dame had any hope of getting back in the game, Marecic put an end to it with his 13-second scoring spree midway through the fourth quarter. With 7:58 to play, he scored on a 1-yard run. After only a few minutes to catch his breath - he had to be wishing for a few more commercials - he intercepted a pass from Crist on the very next play, running it back 20 yards for the score to put Stanford up 34-6.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

BOSTON COLLEGE GAME SUMMARY

Notre Dame

Record: (2-3)

Boston College

Record: (2-2)

BC 13 23-5 265 47-27-2 70-270 1-4 1-1 5-99 1-8 11-40.3 0-0 12-120 31:55 4 of 19 0 of 0 1-1 1-6

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Rettig started with three straight three-and-outs and trailed 21-0 before connecting on a 58-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Swigert with 19 seconds left in the first quarter. But on BC’s first possession of the second, Rettig was blindsided in the pocket as he released the ball; he limped toward the sideline before hopping the last few steps off the field. That left the job in the hands of Mike Marscovetra, who had subbed for Shinskie in a handful of games but was skipped over for the more highly touted Rettig. Marscovetra finished 22 of 37 for 193 yards, throwing interceptions on back-toback drives in the fourth quarter that killed any chance BC had of a comeback. Notre Dame started the game with a 63-yard kickoff return and then got a 30yard run from Allen to help set up Crist’s 7-yard run for the corner of the end zone. The Irish needed only 1 minute, 48 seconds and just one second down to travel 50 yards in four plays. The second drive stalled, and the third was a more methodical march to the BC 2 yard-line before Crist hit Kyle Rudolph for a 2-yard TD. After BC’s third three-and-out, Notre Dame went 72 yards for another touchdown. Crist connected with Michael Floyd for 35 yards to set up a 20-yarder to Theo Riddick that made it 21-0 with 2:19 still to play in the first. “Just to get the offense rolling early was big for us,” Crist said. “We know how this team can play; we know the potential this team has and where we can go. ... Guys are happy, jumping around the locker room and it’s a great team to share it with.”

HISTORY & RECORDS

BOSTON (AP) - Brian Kelly came back home to earn his first road victory as coach at Notre Dame. Dayne Crist threw for two first-quarter touchdowns and ran for another on Saturday night to help the Fighting Irish build a 21-point lead, and Notre Dame coasted to a 31-13 victory over Boston College. Notre Dame had lost three straight games - all to teams that were ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 this week. The Irish (2-3) got little resistance from Boston College, which promoted freshman Chase Rettig to starting quarterback during the week only to lose him to an ankle injury early in the second quarter. X-rays were negative, but he did not return. Crist completed 24 of 44 passes for 203 yards, and Armando Allen ran for 90 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. The Irish defense held BC (2-2) to 5 net yards rushing overall. “They came in here and licked us - schematically, physically, and in every way,” BC coach Frank Spaziani said. “We came out and spotted them 21 points. That’s not good for us.” The Eagles had beaten Notre Dame six consecutive times before last year’s 20-16 loss on the road, when first-year quarterback Dave Shinskie threw an interception with 98 seconds left to help the Irish clinch it. After demoting Shinskie during the week, BC coach Frank Spaziani again sent out a freshman to face the Irish - this one in his first collegiate start.

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Allen 19-90; Hughes 4-12; Wood, C. 1-6; Crist 6-5; Team 1-minus 1. Boston College-Harris 15-28; Rettig 2-6; Marscovetra 6-minus 29. PASSING: Notre Dame-Crist 24-44-1-203; Goodman 0-1-0-0. Boston College-Marscovetra 22-37-2-193; Rettig 5-10-0-72. RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Riddick 9-69; Floyd 4-69; Allen 4-26; Goodman 3-19; Wood 2-4; Jones 1-14; Rudolph 1-2. Boston College-Swigert 7-137; Phifer 4-13; Harris 4-3; Lee 3-28; Momah 2-31; McMichael 2-12; Coleman 1-12; Williams 1-11; Pantale 1-8; Amidon 1-7; Anderson 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Smith, H. 1-23; Blanton 1-minus 1. Boston College-Fletcher 1-8. FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Wood 1-1; Allen 1-1. Boston College-None. SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-Shembo 2-0; Blanton 1-0; Stockton 1-0; Calabrese 1-0. Boston College-Albright 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Calabrese 8-2; Te'o 6-4; Williams, I. 3-1; Fox 4-0; Smith, B. 3-0; Motta 2-1; Blanton 2-0; Filer 2-0; Gallup 2-0; Smith, H. 2-0; Shembo 2-0; Neal 1-1; Williams, H. 1-1; Cwynar 0-2; Stockton 1-0; Wood, L. 1-0; McCarthy 1-0; Gray, G. 1-0; Slaughter 1-0; Walls 1-0; Fleming 1-0; Spond 1-0; Johnson 1-0; Lewis-Moore 0-1; Collinsworth 0-1. Boston College-Kuechly 7-7; Fletcher 7-0; Gause 5-1; Newman 5-0; Albright 2-2; Davis 1-3; Noel 2-1; LeGrande 2-1; Quinn 2-1; Holloway 2-1; Scafe 1-2; Pierre-Louis 1-2; Edebali 2-0; Herzlich 2-0; Momah 1-0; Murray 1-0; Richman 0-1; Swigert 0-1; Divitto 0-1.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

ND 18 31-112 203 45-24-1 76-315 0-0 1-(-4) 4-111 2-22 8-39.1 2-2 2-22 28:05 8 of 19 0 of 1 5-5 5-24

COACHES & STAFF

Second Quarter 11:32 BC Freese 49 yd field goal, 7-14 3:20 6:52 BC Freese 25 yd field goal, 4-10 1:18 5:22 ND Ruffer 37 yd field goal, 5-26 1:30 Third Quarter 4:39 ND Allen 2 yd run (Ruffer kick), 14-76 4:44

THE FIGHTING IRISH

First Quarter 13:12 ND Crist 7 yd run (Ruffer kick), 4-50 1:48 6:26 ND Rudolph 2 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 9-59 3:38 2:19 ND Riddick 20 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 7-72 2:22 0:19 BC Swigert 58 yd pass from Rettig (Freese kick), 4-68 2:00

HERE COME THE IRISH

Oct. 2, 2010 • Chestnut Hill, Mass. • Alumni Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

PITTSBURGH GAME SUMMARY Oct. 9, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Pittsburgh

Record: (2-3)

Notre Dame

Record: (3-3)

First Quarter 7:26 PITT Hutchins 26 yd field goal, 12-68 6:22 2:36 ND Floyd 1 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 13-77 4:50 Second Quarter 8:25 ND Crist 10 yd run (Ruffer kick), 15-80 6:23 3:22 ND Ruffer 32 yd field goal, 5-30 2:11

PITT 18 31-110 272 39-27-1 70-382 0-0 1-(-2) 6-111 0-0 3-47.3 3-1 3-23 31:22 5 of 15 1 of 4 2-4 3-20

ND 22 31-87 242 39-24-0 70-329 0-0 2-(-2) 4-83 1-15 5-46.6 1-0 6-60 28:38 4 of 12 0 of 0 4-5 2-14

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Brian Kelly’s baby, his spread offense, was clicking for a half. Notre Dame’s no-huddle was snapping off plays so rapidly that Pitt’s defense was hurrying to get organized. The speed early on was almost dizzying. But the 17-3 lead the Irish forged by halftime - thanks also to Pitt’s struggles to score from inside the 20 - didn’t end in a comfortable win for Notre Dame. Not that style points mean anything to Kelly. “Again, got off to a pretty good start offensively, but as we’ve shown, we are really good at stubbing our toe, whether it be a penalty here or a drop here. But that’s us,” Kelly said after the Irish held on to beat the Panthers 23-17 Saturday. “It’s not a beauty contest yet for us. It’s certainly not that. But my job is to get Notre Dame to win football games and we’re starting to do that.” Quarterback Dayne Crist passed for a TD and ran for another in the first half, completing 12 straight passes at one point. And the Irish got three field goals from David Ruffer, who stayed perfect in his career (16-for-16) while setting a school record for consecutive makes. “You can just see the way we operate it, it can be really effective,”Crist said. “We’re happy with the way we were moving the ball while we were in that tempo.”

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Third Quarter 12:11 ND Ruffer 50 yd field goal, 4-1 0:50 3:12 PITT Sunseri 4 yd run (Hutchins kick), 10-77 4:50 Fourth Quarter 9:06 ND Ruffer 31 yd field goal, 11-69 3:21 7:23 PITT Baldwin 56 yd pass from Sunseri (Hutchins kick), 3-64 1:43 RUSHING: Pittsburgh-Lewis 13-63; Graham 8-44; Sunseri 7-9; Hutchins 1-minus 1; Hynoski 1-minus 1; Janocko 1-minus 4. Notre Dame-Allen 13-56; Wood 7-28; Crist 7-5; Hughes 1-3; Team 3-minus 5. PASSING: Pittsburgh-Sunseri 27-39-1-272. Notre Dame-Crist 24-390-242. RECEIVING: Pittsburgh-Baldwin 9-111; Shanahan 5-49; Hynoski 5-30; Street 3-42; Lewis 3-21; Graham 2-19. Notre Dame-Riddick 7-75; Floyd 7-59; Rudolph 5-38; Goodman 2-15; Jones 1-37; Ragone 1-11; Allen 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Pittsburgh-None. Notre Dame-Smith 1-15. FUMBLES: Pittsburgh-Hynoski 1-0; Sunseri 1-0; Janocko 1-1. Notre Dame-Crist 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Pittsburgh-Sheard 2-0; Lindsey 1-0. Notre DameBlanton 0-1; Shembo 0-1; Fleming 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Pittsburgh-Gruder 7-6; DeCicco 6-5; Williams, G. 4-2; Sheard 2-3; Holley 2-2; Lindsey 2-2; Roberts 1-3; Hendricks 1-3; Alecxih 0-4; Gary 2-1; Reed 2-0; Clemmings 1-1; Taglianetta 1-1; Williams, K. 1-0; Addams 1-0; Nix 1-0; Shanahan 1-0; Caragein 1-0; Hargrove 1-0; Gray 1-0; Trebitz 0-1; Imoru 0-1; Jackson 0-1. Notre Dame-Smith, H. 6-5; Calabrese 4-5; Williams, I. 3-2; Gray, G. 3-2; Fleming 3-2; Te'o 2-3; Blanton 3-1; Slaughter 3-1; Lewis-Moore 1-3; Smith, B. 0-4; Motta 3-0; Walls 3-0; Johnson 1-2; Fox 2-0; Neal 0-2; Filer 1-0; Salvi 1-0; Gallup 1-0; Cwynar 1-0; Shembo 0-1; McCarthy 0-1. Still, the Panthers climbed back into it. Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri hit Jon Baldwin on a 56-yard TD to bring the Panthers within 23-17 with 7:23 left. Pitt (2-3) got the ball back twice thereafter - at its own 10 with 4:45 to go and again at its 7 with 1:37 remaining. But on its final series, Gary Gray broke up a fourth-down pass intended for Baldwin, and Notre Dame (3-3) ran out the clock for its second straight win following a three-game losing streak. Crist engineered a rapid, 13-play, 77-yard drive in the first quarter as the Irish’s no-huddle spread took off. He completed a 14-yard pass to Theo Riddick, Armando Allen had a 10-yard run, Michael Floyd made a 14-yard reception and then a pass interference call took the ball to the 1 before Crist hooked up with Floyd for the score. “They had us off balance defensively with the no huddle offense at a faster tempo than we could have ever practiced,”Wannstedt said. “That kind of got us on our heels a little bit the first half. Defensively, our kids, the second half, they battled to the last play.” Crist, who finished the opening half 13-for-17, was just getting warmed up. He hit six straight passes during an 80-yard second-quarter that he capped himself with a 10-yard TD run.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

WESTERN MICHIGAN GAME SUMMARY

Western Michigan

Record: (2-4)

Notre Dame

Record: (4-3)

ND 17 34-149 299 30-20-1 64-448 0-0 0-0 3-60 2-9 5-40.8 2-0 9-80 30:35 5 of 13 2 of 2 3-3 4-27

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The Irish (4-3) led 27-17 at the half, using two interceptions to set up TDs. Cierre Wood’s 39-yard touchdown run got the Irish rolling in the third and their defense blanked the Broncos in the second half until John Potter kicked a 26-yard field goal with just over five minutes left. After giving up 212 yards of total offense in the first half, Notre Dame limited Western to 102 in the second. Crist passed for three TDS, completed 18 of 28 for 255 yards and also ran for a score in three quarters of action. With leading rusher Armando Allen bothered by a sore hip and limited to only three carries, Notre Dame’s rushing total in the first half was -4 yards, as Crist was sacked three times. But Wood, Allen’s replacement, broke away on Notre Dame’s second play from scrimmage in the second half for his 39-yard TD to make it 34-17. Floyd caught his third scoring pass of the game, a 2-yarder on a fourth down from Crist later in the third. Wood had 91 of his 94 rushing yards in the second half. Crist found a wide open Tyler Eifert - playing in place of Rudolph - for a 39-yard TD on a fourth down to put the Irish up 27-10, a score set late up in the first half by Gary Gray’s interception.

HISTORY & RECORDS

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - Brian Kelly had what he called a nice little chat with his team at the half. A good bet is that the Notre Dame coach delivered his remarks at a very high decibel level. He was not happy. Whatever was said, it worked. The Irish got their running game on track in the third quarter; their defense played better, too; and they rode three TD catches from a lessthan-healthy Michael Floyd to pull away to a 44-20 victory over Western Michigan. “In the second half, we played the way I expect our team to play for four quarters. I think our defense limited them to very few yards. We ran the ball in the second half effectively the way we should have,” Kelly said after his team’s third straight win. Playing with a tender hamstring, Floyd took a pass from Dayne Crist and raced 80 yards for a score on the game’s first play from scrimmage. He also caught a 32-yarder on an option pass from John Goodman for a TD and later grabbed a 2-yarder from Crist in the third. His trifecta came in the Irish’s first game since losing star tight end Kyle Rudolph for the season because of a severe hamstring injury that required surgery. “I just felt relaxed, not myself,”Floyd said. “Up and ready, but I didn’t want to go all the way just because of my hamstring. I wanted to protect it.” He looked fine on that early play, catching the ball near midfield and making a nice spin to get away from Broncos’ defensive back Lewis Toler.

RUSHING: Western Michigan-Winchester 8-17; Carder 11-13; Drake 4-8; Fields 2-1; Walker 1-minus 2. Notre Dame-Wood, C. 11-94; Hughes 8-63; Montana 5-2; Allen 3-0; Team 2-minus 4; Crist 5-minus 6. PASSING: Western Michigan-Carder 28-43-2-277. Notre Dame-Crist 18-28-1-255; Goodman 1-1-0-32; Montana 1-1-0-12. RECEIVING: Western Michigan-Nunez 11-103; White 5-55; Arnheim 5-52; Walker 2-18; Winchester 2-17; Hammond 1-20; Ponder 1-13; Drake 1-minus 1. Notre Dame-Floyd 9-157; Eifert 4-72; Wood, C. 3-29; Ragone 1-12; Toma 1-11; Riddick 1-11; Jones 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Western Michigan-Berry 1-3. Notre Dame-Gray, G. 1-9; Fleming 1-0. FUMBLES: Western Michigan-Carder 1-1; Nunez 1-0; White 1-1. Notre Dame-Wood, C. 1-0; Eifert 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Western Michigan-Hazel 1-1; Prom 0-1; Jones 0-1; Bishop 0-1. Notre Dame-Johnson 1-1; Fleming 0-1; Neal 0-1; Williams, I. 0-1; Lewis-Moore 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Western Michigan-Berry 5-6; Armstrong 4-5; Hazel 4-3; Prom 2-5; Zajac 1-5; Wiggins 3-1; Pettway 2-1; Toler 2-1; Potter 1-2; Buxton 2-0; Smith 1-1; Boles 1-1; Jones 1-1; Nowak 1-0; Swanson 1-0; Simon 0-1; Bishop 0-1. Notre Dame-Te'o 4-6; Gray, G. 6-2; Calabrese 3-4; Blanton 3-3; Neal 2-3; Williams, I. 1-4; Johnson 1-4; Motta 2-2; Filer 0-4; Smith, H. 2-1; McCarthy 2-1; Fox 1-2; Cwynar 0-3; Jackson 2-0; Lewis-Moore 1-1; Fleming 0-2; Smith, B. 1-0; Toma 1-0; Ruffer 1-0; Collinsworth 1-0; Nwankwo 0-1; Slaughter 0-1; Walls 0-1; Salvi 0-1; Coughlin 0-1; Williams, H. 0-1.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

WMU 16 26-37 277 43-28-2 69-314 0-0 2--4 5-105 1-3 6-35.3 3-2 2-23 29:25 2 of 14 2 of 2 4-4 3-19

COACHES & STAFF

Third Quarter 12:17 ND Wood 39 yd run (Ruffer kick), 2-44 0:38 6:34 ND Floyd 2 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 9-53 4:06 Fourth Quarter 7:46 ND Ruffer 33 yd field goal, 10-48 5:32 5:10 WMU Potter 26 yd field goal, 7-70 2:36

THE FIGHTING IRISH

First Quarter 14:48 ND Floyd 80 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 1-80 0:12 3:20 WMU Carder 1 yd run (Potter kick), 15-59 7:17 Second Quarter 14:41 ND Floyd 32 yd pass from Goodman (Ruffer kick), 1-32 0:08 9:16 ND Crist 9 yd run (Ruffer kick blockd), 5-36 1:36 5:13 WMU Potter 23 yd field goal, 10-75 4:03 2:19 ND Eifert 39 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 4-44 0:52 0:15 WMU Carder 3 yd run (Potter kick), 10-80 2:04

HERE COME THE IRISH

Oct. 16, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

NAVY GAME SUMMARY Oct. 23, 2010 • East Rutherford, N.J. • New Meadowlands Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Notre Dame

Record: (4-4)

Navy

Record: (5-2)

First Quarter 6:05 NAVY Teich 31 yd pass from Dobbs (Teague kick), 6-99 3:08 3:04 ND Ruffer 45 yd field goal, 10-48 3:01 Second Quarter 11:01 NAVY Dobbs 3 yd run (Teague kick), 12-77 7:03 6:07 ND Jones 16 yd pass from Crist (Ruffer kick), 13-72 4:54 0:14 NAVY Greene 9 yd run (Teague kick), 5-30 1:45

ND 22 30-106 257 38-25-2 68-363 0-0 0-0 6-123 0-0 1-43.0 0-0 1-15 24:11 6 of 12 1 of 3 2-3 0-0

NAVY 21 60-367 71 2-2-0 62-438 0-0 1-0 4-64 2-1 3-39.0 0-0 0-0 35:49 10 of 13 0 of 0 4-4 1-5

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Ricky Dobbs scored three touchdowns and Alexander Teich ran for 210 yards to lead Navy to its third victory against Notre Dame in the last four seasons, a 35-17 decision on Saturday at the New Meadowlands Stadium. The 84-year old series, which Notre Dame (4-4) once owned like no other in college football history, has now seen a resurgence by Navy (5-2). The Midshipmen ran for 367 yards, the most ever by Navy against Notre Dame, and Teich carried 26 times to become the first fullback in school history to rush for 200 in a game. Offensively, Dayne Crist and the Irish moved the ball, but the quarterback tossed two key interceptions when the score was still close. Dobbs’ third touchdown, a 1-yard plunge, came after Crist threw his second pick, and made the score 35-10 with 4:38 left in the third quarter. It was a Navy home game at the NFL stadium, but there were plenty of Notre Dame fans in the crowd of 75,614.

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Third Quarter 11:23 NAVY Dobbs 9 yd run (Teague kick), 7-77 3:37 4:38 NAVY Dobbs 1 yd run (Teague kick), 10-73 5:18 Fourth Quarter 6:12 ND Wood 1 yd run (Ruffer kick), 10-76 4:09

RUSHING: Allen 11-66; Crist 10-25; Wood 8-17; Team 1-minus 2. Navy-Teich 26-210; Dobbs 20-90; Greene 8-56; Diggs 2-9; Howell 1-6; Santiago 1-0; Byrd 1-minus 2; Team 1-minus 2. PASSING: Notre Dame-Crist 19-31-2-178; Rees 6-7-0-79. Navy-Dobbs 2-2-0-71. RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Kamara 6-56; Jones 5-53; Eifert 4-42; Wood 3-37; Toma 2-26; Allen 2-24; Goodman 2-10; Ragone 1-9. Navy-Jones 1-40; Teich 1-31. INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-None. Navy-Mitchell 1-1; Richardson 1-0. FUMBLES: Notre Dame-None. Navy-None. SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-None. Navy-Tuani 0-1; Yarborough 0-1. TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Te'o 8-5; Smith, H. 3-7; Lewis-Moore 3-7; Fox 1-6; Williams, I. 4-2; Cwynar 3-3; Motta 1-5; Fleming 2-3; Calabrese 0-5; Johnson 1-2; Gray, G. 2-0; Neal 2-0; Walls 1-1; Filer 1-0; Coughlin 1-0; Kamara 1-0; Smith, B. 1-0; Blanton 0-1; Posluszny 0-1; Shembo 0-1; Smith, D. 0-1. Navy-Simmons 4-6; Middleton 4-3; McCauley 5-1; Burge 4-2; Hauburger 3-3; Richardson 4-1; Blue 3-2; Tuani 3-2; Yarborough 0-5; Bush 3-0; Edwards 1-2; Brewer 2-0; Mitchell 2-0; King 0-2; Myers 1-0; Marks 0-1.

The Fighting Irish had won three straight coming in and figured to be in the middle of a manageable part of their schedule, coming off Western Michigan and with Tulsa coming to Notre Dame Stadium next week. Notre Dame was playing without two top receivers - Theo Riddick was out with an ankle injury and Michael Floyd was in uniform but sat out with a sore right hamstring.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

TULSA GAME SUMMARY

Tulsa

Record: (5-3)

Notre Dame

Record: (4-5)

ND 26 24-124 334 56-33-3 80-458 0-0 2-(-2) 6-126 0-0 8-41.1 1-1 7-46 29:55 3 of 14 1 of 1 3-4 5-26

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Back on the field, Notre Dame’s chances for a winning season have shrunk, and the Irish lost starting quarterback Dayne Crist to a severe knee injury in the first quarter, one that will likely end his season. The Irish also played without leading rusher Armando Allen, whose collegiate career may be over with a hip injury. “Obviously, the game didn’t end how we wanted. But everyone did a good job of dedicating the game to Declan, his family, being supportive with that,” said Tommy Rees, who replaced Crist and threw four TD passes but also pitched three interceptions. Kinne hit a 31-yard pass to Ricky Johnson on a critical third-and-26 and also connected on a 32-yarder to Genesis Cole to set up Fitzpatrick’s 27-yard field goal with 3:23 left, putting the Golden Hurricane up 28-27. Notre Dame drove down the field behind Rees, who hit a 26-yard pass to Michael Floyd that carried the ball to the Tulsa 32, as the Irish (4-5) tried to get in position for a field goal. But on a second-and-8 from the Tulsa 19, instead of trying to get in position for a field goal, Rees lofted a pass toward the corner of the end zone for Floyd and Flanders picked it off. After the Golden Hurricane (5-3) ran out the clock, their players raced to the end zone to celebrate with the band.

HISTORY & RECORDS

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (AP) - G.J. Kinne raced to the end zone, grabbed a baton and began conducting the Tulsa band. The celebration was on at Notre Dame Stadium after the Golden Hurricane pulled off one of the biggest wins in school history. Kinne completed two long late passes to set up a go-ahead field goal by Kevin Fitzpatrick and John Flanders’ end-zone interception sealed the upset with 36 seconds left Saturday, giving Tulsa a 28-27 win. “I’ve never been a part of anything like that. It was an awesome feeling,” Kinne said, describing the locker room after the victory - Tulsa’s first over a BCS team since 1998, a win that snapped a 19-game losing streaks in those games. “I’ll tell you what we kept doing - kept reminding ourselves to play the next play,”Tulsa coach Todd Graham said. “We didn’t come here for a good showing; we came here to win.” For Notre Dame, it was a bad end of an emotionally draining week. The Irish played just three days after the death of Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old student videographer who was filming the team’s practice Wednesday when the lift he was in fell over on a windy day. Both teams wore shamrock decals with the letters DS on their helmets in Sullivan’s memory.

RUSHING: Tulsa-Kinne 20-78; Douglas 8-58; Johnson, D. 6-36; Nelson 1-24; Roberson 1-6; Singleton 2-2; Team 1-minus 1. Notre Dame-Wood 16-58; Crist 1-29; Jackson 1-20; Hughes 4-12; Rees 2-5. PASSING: Tulsa-Kinne 18-34-0-196. Notre Dame-Rees 33-54-3-334; Crist 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING: Tulsa-Johnson, D. 4-46; Johnson, R. 3-52; Roberson 3-24; Cole 2-42; Johnson, T. 2-14; Williams 2-5; Owens 1-7; Clay 1-6. Notre DameFloyd 11-104; Eifert 5-61; Wood 5-57; Jones 5-31; Toma 4-67; Goodman 2-13; Hughes 1-1. INTERCEPTIONS: Tulsa-Jackson 1-66; McCoil 1-0; Flanders 1-0. Notre Dame-None. FUMBLES: Tulsa-Douglas 1-1; Kinnie 1-1. Notre Dame-Goodman 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Tulsa-Jackson 1-0. Notre Dame-Fleming 2-0; Johnson 1-1; Smith, B. 1-0; Neal 0-1. TACKLES (UA-A): Tulsa-Arnick 10-2; Nelson 4-3; Jackson 5-1; Jennings 4-2; Antle 2-3; McCoil 4-0; Davis 3-1; Moore 3-0; Dorris 3-0; Flanders 1-1; Wilson 1-1; Carter 1-0; Fitzpatrick 1-0; Howell 1-0; Hawkins 1-0; Jackson 0-1; Burnham 0-1; Walker 0-1; Johnson, R. 0-1; Peoples 0-1; Osborne 0-1. Notre Dame-Gray, G. 6-3; Te'o 5-3; Smith, B. 4-3; Smith, H. 4-2; Neal 2-4; Blanton 3-2; Fleming 3-1; Johnson 2-1; Slaughter 2-1; Lewis-Moore 1-2; Williams, H. 2-0; Cwynar 1-1; Motta 1-0; Fox 0-1.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

TLS 18 39-203 196 34-18-0 73-399 0-0 3-72 2-54 3-66 7-40.7 2-2 12-133 30:05 6 of 16 0 of 0 3-4 1-7

COACHES & STAFF

Second Quarter 8:10 ND Floyd 4 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 13-80 5:05 0:37 TLS Jackson, S. 66 yd interception return (Kinne pass failed) Third Quarter 8:47 ND Wood 6 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 9-81 2:55 4:59 TLS Johnson, D. 59 yd punt return (Fitzpatrick kick) Fourth Quarter 3:23 TLS Fitzpatrick 27 yd field goal, 12-57 4:47

THE FIGHTING IRISH

First Quarter 9:48 TLS Johnson, D. 9 yd pass from Kinne (Fitzpatrick kick), 9-67 3:30 6:13 ND Floyd 10 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick blockd), 9-78 3:35 6:13 TLS Arnick PAT return 2:59 TLS Fitzpatrick 37 yd field goal, 8-60 3:14 1:21 ND Wood 23 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 5-58 1:38

HERE COME THE IRISH

Oct. 30, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

UTAH GAME SUMMARY Nov. 13, 2010 • Notre Dame, Ind. • Notre Dame Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score #15 Utah

Record: (8-2)

Notre Dame

Record: (5-5)

First Quarter 8:31 UU Phillips 46 yd field goal, 9-24 4:39 2:04 ND Blanton 6 yd blocked punt return (Ruffer kick) Second Quarter 12:25 ND Floyd 3 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 3-61 1:43

UU 16 29-71 194 40-24-1 69-265 0-0 1-(-2) 3-69 0-0 6-26.2 1-1 11-70 34:35 4 of 15 1 of 4 0-2 2-7

ND 13 29-127 129 20-13-0 49-256 0-0 2-27 2-53 1-0 6-36.0 0-0 5-45 25:25 2 of 10 0 of 1 2-2 2-17

NOTRE DAME , Ind. (AP) - Utah’s fall has been swift. From rapid-scoring offensive juggernaut, the Utes are suddenly a team that can do little right - two Saturdays in a row. This time, in their first trip to South Bend, the Utes ran into an inspired Notre Dame and couldn’t even locate the end zone. The Irish controlled the lines, got two huge plays from their special teams and designed a solid, power-oriented game plan that allowed freshman quarterback Tommy Rees to be comfortable and effective. He threw three TD passes in his first start, two to Duval Kamara. The result: a 28-3 Irish victory, their first over a ranked team since beating Penn State in 2006, ending an 11-game skid in those games. No wonder Notre Dame students poured onto the field to celebrate with the players when time ran out. Notre Dame’s defense bottled up Utah - which came in averaging 41 points per game - and stopped the Utes from scoring in the second half after they reached the 6 and 12 on separate drives. Utah managed a season-low 265 yards total offense and only 71 yards rushing. It was their lowest scoring game since being shut out by UNLV on Sept. 22, 2007. The Utes have lost now two straight for the first time since dropping the first two of the 2007 season. Returning from a week off, Notre Dame (5-5) was the much fresher team and moved within one win of becoming eligible for a bowl.

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Third Quarter 14:47 ND Kamara 26 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 1-26 0:13 9:09 ND Kamara 12 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 5-63 2:17

RUSHING: Utah-Asiata 13-48; Wide 8-21; Dunn 4-12; Wynn 3-minus 3; Cain 1-minus 7. Notre Dame-Wood 19-71; Gray, J. 3-44; Hughes 4-21; Team 1-minus 2; Rees 2-minus 7. PASSING: Utah-Wynn 24-39-1-194; Cain 0-1-0-0. Notre Dame-Rees 13-20-0-129. RECEIVING: Utah-Wide 5-17; Smithson 4-44; Brooks 4-33; Christopher 4-32; Asiata 4-23; Moeai 1-25; Moala 1-11; Matthews 1-9. Notre Dame-Floyd 4-39; Kamara 2-38; Wood 2-25; Eifert 2-15; Hughes 2-7; Toma 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Utah-None. Notre Dame-Smith, H. 1-0. FUMBLES: Utah-Smithson 1-1. Notre Dame-None. SACKS (UA-A): Utah-Siliga 1-0; Cox 1-0. Notre Dame-Te'o 1-0; Shembo 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Utah-Martinez 6-3; Walker 2-4; Blechen 2-3; TaolinRoss 2-3; Siliga 4-0; Shelby 2-1; Williams 2-1; Andersen 1-2; Burton 1-1; Chapman 1-1; Cox 1-0; Finau 1-0; Lotulelei 1-0; Marsh 1-0; Walker 1-0; Reilly 0-1. Notre Dame-Smith, B. 0-10; Te'o 3-6; Lewis-Moore 0-8; Smith, H. 3-4; Cwynar 1-5; Gray, G. 3-2; Shembo 2-3; Johnson 1-3; Motta 2-1; Blanton 2-0; Schwenke 2-0; Neal 0-2; Walls 1-0; Collinsworth 1-0; Slaughter 1-0; Jackson 1-0; Fleming 0-1; Filer 0-1; Cowart 0-1; Williams, H. 0-1. “You saw it today, a football team that didn’t have on their shoulders the traditions and reputations and all the things that you have to worry about sometimes being a football player at Notre Dame,” Irish coach Brian Kelly said. “They just flatout played.” An untouched Robert Blanton blocked Sean Sellwood’s punt, picked up the ball and ran in for a TD from 6 yards out late in the opening period to put Notre Dame ahead 7-3. Austin Collinsworth hit Utah return star Shaky Smithson on the second half kickoff, jarred the ball loose and Daniel Smith recovered for the Irish. On the very next play from the 26, Rees threw to a wide open Kamara for the TD, putting the Irish up 21-3 just 13 seconds into the third quarter. Rees, who replaced injured starter Dayne Crist during a loss to Tulsa two weeks ago, got better as the game progressed and finished 13 of 20 for 129 yards. Rees and Kamara hooked up again on a 12-yard TD pass that capped a quick 63-yard drive, one that included a 24-yard pass to Michael Floyd. Jonas Gray, the third tailback used by the Irish in the first half, broke off a 36yard run in the second quarter, thanks to a crushing block from Floyd, to get the ball to the Utah 8. And after a pass interference call against Utah’s Brandon Burton - the Utes’ seventh penalty of the opening half - Rees hit Floyd with a 3-yard TD pass to put the Irish up 14-3.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

ARMY GAME SUMMARY

Army

Record: (6-5)

Notre Dame

Record: (6-5)

ND 15 38-155 214 20-13-1 58-369 0-0 3-(-4) 2-29 2-56 4-33.8 1-0 5-55 30:43 8 of 14 0 of 0 2-3 0-0

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was delivered at halftime of the 1928 game in the Bronx and in 1946 No. 1 Army and No. 2 Notre Dame played the Game of the Century at Yankee Stadium, a game that featured four Heisman Trophy winners and ended in a 0-0 tie. One of those Heisman winners, former Notre Dame quarterback Johnny Lujack, was the honorary captain for the Irish on Saturday night. Army was represented at the coin toss by 1958 Heisman winner Pete Dawkins, part of the last Black Knights team to beat the Irish. A goal post stood about where home plate usually sits, with a dugout a few feet away from each corner of that end zone. The other goal post was a long flyball to left-center field away, just a few feet in front of the warning track. If it wasn’t for the netting behind the posts, the kickers on that side of the field would have been booting balls into Babe Ruth’s bronze monument during warmups. The field was a snug fit in the $1.6 billion stadium, but not so tight that the teams couldn’t use two end zones, unlike in the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field. With some extra bleachers in left and right fields, the sellout attendance of 54,251 set a record for the largest crowd for a sporting event at the twoyear-old ballpark. It was no Game of the Century, but Kelly’s crew knows its season won’t end with the finale at USC.

HISTORY & RECORDS

NEW YORK (AP) - The Fighting Irish returned to the Bronx for the first time in 41 years and gave their subway alumni a happy train ride home. Tyler Eifert caught a touchdown pass a few steps away from the home dugout, Darrin Walls returned an interception 42 yards for a score and Notre Dame beat Army 27-3 Saturday night in the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium. Freshman Tommy Rees, who got to use Derek Jeter’s locker, threw for 214 yards in his second career start. The Fighting Irish (6-5), dressed in kelly green jerseys, became bowl eligible with a second consecutive strong defensive performance. Combined with last week’s 28-3 victory against Utah, it’s the first time the Irish have held two straight opponents without a touchdown since their 1988 national championship season, when they did it to Rice and Penn State. The triple-option befuddled the Irish when they lost to Navy last month, but Army’s version managed one long drive that produced a field goal on its opening possession and not much after that. The Black Knights (6-5) ran for 135 yards. The 50th meeting between Army and Notre Dame dripped with nostalgia. The Irish and Black Knights played 22 games in the original Yankee Stadium, the last in 1969, and Notre Dame built up a huge following in the Big Apple. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne’s “Win One for the Gipper” speech

RUSHING: Army-Mealy 6-30; Steelman 14-24; Hassin 8-23; Cobbs 5-22; Jenkins 1-18; Maples 5-10; Crucitti 2-4; Austin 2-4. Notre DameWood 14-88; Hughes 9-39; Gray, J. 9-22; Floyd 1-9; Rees 3-1; Team 2-minus 4. PASSING: Army-Steelman 2-7-2-39; Jenkins 0-1-0-0. Notre DameRees 13-20-1-214. RECEIVING: Army-Brooks 1-27; Jordan 1-12. Notre Dame-Eifert 4-78; Toma 4-63; Floyd 3-63; Kamara 1-5; Wood 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: Army-Travis 1-0. Notre Dame-Walls 1-42; Smith, B. 1-0; Gray, G. 0-14. FUMBLES: Army-Steelman 1-0. Notre Dame-Hughes 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): Army-None. Notre Dame-None. TACKLES (UA-A): Army-Anderson 5-5; Prosko 3-5; Mackey 6-1; Erzinger 6-0; Trimble, J. 4-1; King 4-1; Travis 2-2; Gann 2-1; Dixon 2-1; McNary 1-1; Kantaris 1-0; Hilton 1-0; Aaron 1-0; Trimble, J. 1-0; Westphal 1-0; Allen 1-0. Notre Dame-Te'o 6-3; Walls 6-1; Lewis-Moore 5-2; Smith, H. 5-1; Slaughter 4-1; Blanton 1-3; Gray, G. 3-0; Fleming 3-0; Williams, H. 1-2; Jackson 2-0; McDonald 1-0; Neal 1-0; Smith, B. 1-0; Collinsworth 1-0; Calabrese 1-0; Fox 1-0; Cwynar 0-1.

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ARMY 8 43-135 39 8-2-2 51-174 0-0 0-0 6-101 1-0 7-37.3 1-0 3-28 29:17 7 of 16 0 of 0 1-1 0-0

COACHES & STAFF

Third Quarter 14:00 ND Walls 42 yd interception return (Ruffer kick) 5:23 ND Ruffer 39 yd field goal, 6-16 2:25

THE FIGHTING IRISH

First Quarter 2:10 ARMY Carlton 20 yd field goal, 17-78 8:45 Second Quarter 14:50 ND Ruffer 47 yd field goal, 6-36 2:15 11:55 ND Hughes 1 yd run (Ruffer kick), 4-40 0:50 8:01 ND Eifert 31 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 5-71 2:17

HERE COME THE IRISH

Nov. 20, 2010 • New York, N.Y. • Yankee Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

USC GAME SUMMARY Nov. 27, 2010 • Los Angeles, Calif. • Los Angeles Coliseum Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Notre Dame

Record: (7-5)

USC

Record: (7-5)

First Quarter 4:09 USC Houston 45 yd field goal, 4-3 2:20 Second Quarter 2:39 ND Floyd 1 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 16-79 8:02 0:07 ND Kamara 1 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick failed), 7-62 0:37 Third Quarter 11:02 USC Houston 23 yd field goal, 7-15 2:29 5:40 USC Mustain 1 yd run (Houston kick), 4-2 1:50

ND 15 32-147 149 34-20-3 66-296 0-0 0-0 5-106 1-0 6-37.5 2-1 1-10 28:25 5 of 15 0 of 0 3-3 0-0

USC 12 30-80 181 38-21-1 68-261 1-8 1-4 3-79 3-8 7-36.7 0-0 8-47 31:35 4 of 17 2 of 3 2-2 1-5

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Robert Hughes scored on a 5-yard run with 2:23 to play, and Notre Dame rallied to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Trojans with a 20-16 victory Saturday night. Freshman quarterback Tommy Rees overcame four turnovers to lead bowl-bound Notre Dame’s 77-yard go-ahead drive, but the teenager and his teammates never breathed easily on a cold, rainy night in Los Angeles. After several tough losses for a program with high expectations, Brian Kelly and his players reveled in a celebration in the Coliseum locker room after reclaiming the Jeweled Shillelagh. Notre Dame (7-5) clinched its third straight victory when safety Harrison Smith leaped for an interception on a poor throw at the goal line with 36 seconds left. “We brought the fight back in the Fighting Irish,” Kelly said. Neither team was ranked heading into the game for just the ninth time, but Kelly became the first Notre Dame coach to beat USC in his first try since Lou Holtz in 1986. USC’s Lane Kiffin also made his rivalry debut - the first time two rookie head coaches faced off in the game since 1941. USC’s streaks of 19 straight nonconference victories and 15 straight at home ended in the 82nd edition of a rivalry dating to 1926. Rees passed for 149 yards in his third career start, making some mistakes but also throwing touchdown passes to Michael Floyd and Duval Kamara. Floyd had 11 catches for 86 yards on his 21st birthday for the Irish.

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Fourth Quarter 6:25 USC Houston 37 yd field goal, 7-18 4:03 2:23 ND Hughes 5 yd run (Ruffer kick), 7-77 3:55

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Wood, C. 15-89; Hughes 11-69; Team 1-minus 2; Rees 4-minus 3; Riddick 1-minus 6. USC-Tyler 17-48; Gable 7-19; Woods 1-6; Baxter 1-4; Havili 2-2; Mustain 2-1. PASSING: Notre Dame-Rees 20-32-3-149; Team 0-2-0-0. USC-Mustain 20-37-1-177; Baxter 1-1-0-4. RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Floyd 11-86; Eifert 3-36; Toma 2-15; Hughes 1-8; Riddick 1-6; Kamara 1-1; Wood, C. 1-minus 3. USC-Woods 8-81; Johnson 6-40; Ellison 5-38; Havili 2-22. INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Smith, H. 1-0. USC-Kennard 1-8; Galippo 1-0; Jones 1-0. FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Wood, C. 1-0; Rees 1-1. USC-None. SACKS (UA-A): Notre Dame-None. USC-Perry 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame-Fleming 5-2; Lewis-Moore 4-3; Smith, H. 5-1; Gray, G. 4-2; Te'o 3-3; Blanton 4-1; Smith, B. 2-3; Motta 4-0; Slaughter 3-1; Neal 2-1; Johnson 1-1; Cwynar 1-1; Ruffer 1-0; Burger 1-0; Coughlin 1-0; Walls 1-0; Cave 1-0; Filer 1-0; Wood 0-1; Calabrese 0-1; Kamara 0-1. USC-Smith 5-7; Burnett 4-6; Wright 7-0; Galippo 5-1; Casey 0-6; Armstead 1-3; Jones 1-3; Morgan 0-4; Baucham 3-0; Robey 2-1; Kennard 2-1; Harris 0-3; Wright 0-2; Thomas 1-0; Simmons 1-0; Horton 1-0; Team 1-0; Perry 1-0; McDonald 0-1. “I feel a little more down than I normally do after a win,” said Rees, who has won starts in South Bend, Yankee Stadium and the Coliseum. “I’ve just got to do a better job.” USC’s conservative offense scored all of its points off Rees’ turnovers, and Joe Houston kicked his third field goal with 6:25 to play after another short drive set up by Rees’third interception. But the Notre Dame offense finally kicked into gear, with tailbacks Cierre Wood and Hughes making big runs before Hughes scored on a charge straight up the middle. Mitch Mustain was once among the nation’s top high school quarterbacks, but he hadn’t started a game since his freshman season as Arkansas in 2006, when he went 8-0 for the Razorbacks. After transferring in the wake of coaching turmoil, he spent the last three seasons backing up Mark Sanchez and Barkley, who sprained his ankle in last week’s loss at Oregon State. Notre Dame took a 13-3 lead into halftime with two late touchdown passes by Rees, but USC hung in with big plays from its defense. Mustain’s tying 1-yard TD sneak in the third quarter was preceded by Rees’ fumble forced by USC’s Nick Perry, who returned it to the Notre Dame 2. Notre Dame’s defense finally gave up a touchdown after 13 straight quarters without allowing one, its longest such stretch since 1980. Marshall Jones then picked off Rees’ throw at the Notre Dame 38, and Houston made a 37-yard field goal to put the Trojans ahead.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

HYUNDAI SUN BOWL GAME SUMMARY

Notre Dame

Record: (8-5)

Miami (Fla.)

Record: (7-6)

UM 20 24-103 319 40-26-4 64-422 0-0 2-0 7-144 0-0 4-40.8 1-0 10-106 22:51 7 of 12 0 of 1 1-1 0-0

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“El Paso treated Notre Dame so very well,” Kelly said. The Hurricanes trailed 30-3 going into the fourth quarter, completing a season in which their coach was fired with an ugly loss. Rees hardly looked like a freshman, completing 15 of 29 attempts without an interception. He struggled in the season-ending victory over USC but his performance against Miami marked the first time a first-year starting quarterback at Notre Dame won a bowl game. Floyd had a big day, too, with six catches for 109 yards receiving, and he was close to hauling in two more scores. The game sold out in 21 hours, the fastest in the Sun Bowl’s 77-year history, and the crowd of 54,021 set a bowl attendance record. Many fans wore Notre Dame jackets to ward off the 34-degree weather as a round of overnight snow dusted the Franklin Mountains. The warm-weather Hurricanes - many wearing head covers under their helmets struggled much of the afternoon. The Canes trailed 27-0 late in the first half, and the player with the most catches from a Hurricanes quarterback was Irish safety Harrison Smith, who intercepted three passes. Robert Blanton also had an interception during Miami’s turnover binge. “It was a total defensive effort,” Smith said. “When you knock the receivers off and mess up the timing with the quarterback, it really makes it easier for the safeties.”

HISTORY & RECORDS

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A far-from-perfect first season as Notre Dame coach could not have ended much better for Brian Kelly and his Fighting Irish. Freshman Tommy Rees passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns to Michael Floyd, as Notre Dame beat Miami 33-17 in the Sun Bowl on Friday, making Kelly the first Fighting Irish coach to win a bowl game during his first season. The Irish started 1-3 under Kelly and consecutive October losses to Navy and Tulsa left them in precarious position to even get bowl eligible. But Notre Dame finished with four straight victories against Utah, Army, Southern California and Miami that should buoy hopes for the future of the program. “Clearly, we are gaining a lot of confidence,” Kelly said. “We’ve beaten some good football teams late in the year as we’ve come together and found our identity. It’s going to taste a whole lot better in the offseason talking about a win.” Notre Dame (8-5) reached the end zone on three of its first four possessions. Rees tossed TD passes of 3 and 34 yards to Floyd, and Cierre Wood broke free on a 34-yard scoring run before David Ruffer added field goals from 40, 50 and 19 yards. Notre Dame’s 30th bowl appearance was a New Year’s Eve fiesta in El Paso, a predominantly Roman Catholic city on the Mexican border that embraced the Irish with huge cheers from the first glimpse of a golden helmet coming from the locker rooms.

RUSHING: Notre Dame-Wood, C. 12-81; Hughes 27-81; Riddick 8-32; Rees 1-2. Miami-Berry 9-34; Morris 4-22; Johnson 2-20; James 4-14; Miller 5-13. PASSING: Notre Dame-Rees 15-29-0-201. Miami-Morris 22-31-1-282; Harris 4-7-3-37. RECEIVING: Notre Dame-Floyd 6-109; Eifert 4-31; Goodman 1-30; Jones 1-19; Hughes 1-8, Riddick 1-2; Wood, C. 1-2. Miami-Hankerson 6-71; Byrd 4-47; James 4-14; Benjamin 3-44; Ford 2-37; Miller 2-32; Streeter 1-42; Cleveland 1-15; Johnson 1-9; Gordon 1-4; Berry 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: Notre Dame-Smith, H. 3-16; Blanton 1-0. MiamiNone FUMBLES: Notre Dame-Riddick 1-0; Hughes 1-0. Miami-Benjamin 1-0. SACKS: Notre Dame-None. Miami-None TACKLES (UA-A): Notre Dame- Blanton 3-6; Smith, H. 6-1; Gray, G. 3-4; Te’o 1-5; Motta 3-1; Neal 2-2; Smith, B. 1-3; Lewis-Moore 0-4; Fleming 2-1; McDonald 1-2; Johnson 0-3; Walls 2-0; Slaughter 2-0; Fox 0-2; Shembo 0-2; Garcia 0-2; Jackson 1-0; Williams, H. 1-0; Cwynar 0-1; Calabrese 0-1; Collinsworth 0-1; Williams, I. 0-1. Miami-McCarthy 6-8; Spence 3-7; Armstrong 2-6; Regis 2-5; Vernon 4-2; Forston 3-3; Nicolas 2-3; Telemaque 1-4; Buchanan 2-2; Hill 2-2; Ojomo 1-3; Harris 1-2; Holmes 1-1; Holton 1-1; McGee 0-2; Bailey 0-2; Bosher 1-0; Robinson 1-0; Campbell 1-0; Hankerson 1-0; Berry 0-1; Van Dyke 0-1; Smith 0-1.

2010 SEASON REVIEW

ND 23 48-196 201 29-15-0 77-397 0-0 2-2 1-34 4-16 4-39.8 2-0 3-20 37:09 9 of 20 1 of 1 3-4 0-0

COACHES & STAFF

Third Quarter 7:12 ND Ruffer 19 yd field goal, 15-63 6:46 Fourth Quarter 10:36 UM Hankerson 6 yd pass from Morris (Bosher kick), 7-57 1:13 4:01 UM Streeter 42 yd pass from Morris (Bosher kick), 8-98 2:35 1:21 ND Tausch 34 yd field goal, 8-48 2:38

THE FIGHTING IRISH

First Quarter 11:02 ND Floyd 3 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 6-54 3:48 4:35 ND Floyd 34 yd pass from Rees (Ruffer kick), 8-74 4:27 Second Quarter 13:21 ND Wood 34 yd run (Ruffer kick), 1-39 0:14 4:50 ND Ruffer 40 yd field goal, 9-51, 3:30 0:27 ND Ruffer 50 yd field goal, 9-33, 1:22 0:00 UM Bosher 47 yd field goal, 4-39, 0:18

HERE COME THE IRISH

Dec. 31, 2010 • El Paso, Texas • Sun Bowl Stadium Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score

2010 HONORS AND AWARDS

Armando Allen Jr. – Sr. – RB Doak Walker Award List Dayne Crist – Jr. – QB Maxwell Award Watch List Tyler Eifert – So. – TE Offensive Newcomer of the Year Michael Floyd – Jr. – WR Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player Hyundai Sun Bowl Most Valuable Player Biletnikoff Award Watch List Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List Maxwell Award Watch List Second Team Preseason All-America (Phil Steele) Second Team Preseason All-America (Sporting News) Second Team Preseason All-America (Athlon) First Team Preseason All-America (Yahoo! Sports) First Team Preseason All-America (Lindy’s) Barry Gallup – Sr. – DB ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for District 5 Robert Hughes – Sr. – RB Nick Pietrosante Award Winner Bennett Jackson – Fr. – WR Special Teams Player of the Year Ethan Johnson – Jr. – DT Lombardi Award Watch List Kapron Lewis-Moore – Jr. – DE Ted Hendricks Award Watch List Zack Martin – So. – OT Hyundai Sun Bowl Lineman of the Game Guardian of the Year Kendall Moore – Fr. – LB Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Tommy Rees – Fr. – QB Next Man In Award Winner Cameron Roberson – Fr. – RB Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year Trevor Robinson – Jr. – OL Outland Trophy Watch List

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Kyle Rudolph – Jr. – TE John Mackey Award Semifinalist John Mackey Tight End of the Week (Sept. 15) Rivals.com Independent Player of the Week (Sept. 14) John Mackey Award Watch List Lombardi Award Watch List First Team Preseason All-America (Sporting News) Third Team Preseason All-America (Athlon) First Team Preseason All-America (Yahoo! Sports) First Team Preseason All-America (Lindy’s) David Ruffer – Sr. – PK Groza Award Finalist ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team SI.com Second Team All-American Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award Hyundai Sun Bowl Special Teams Most Valuable Player Groza Award Semifinalist ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for District 5 Prince Shembo – Fr. – OLB Defensive Newcomer of the Year Brian Smith – Sr. – LB Dick Butkus Award Watch List Harrison Smith – Sr. – S 2010 ESPN.com All-Bowl Team Chris Stewart – Sr. – OL National Scholar-Athlete by the National Football Foundation ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for District 5 Nick Tausch – So. – PK Groza Award Watch List Manti Te’o – So. – LB SI.com Second Team All-American Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist Dick Butkus Award Semifinalist Bronko Nagurski Award Watch List Lombardi Award Watch List Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Dick Butkus Award Watch List Ian Williams – Sr. – NG Lineman of the Year

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

2010 RESULTS AND DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Opponent

Sep 04, 2010 Sep 11, 2010 Sep 18, 2010 Sep 25, 2010 Oct 02, 2010 Oct 09, 2010 Oct 16, 2010 Oct 23, 2010 Oct 30, 2010 Nov 13, 2010 Nov 20, 2010 Nov 27, 2010 Dec 31, 2010

PURDUE MICHIGAN at Michigan State #16 STANFORD at Boston College PITTSBURGH WESTERN MICHIGAN at Navy TULSA #15 UTAH vs Army at USC vs. Miami (Fla.)

DEFENSIVE STATS

OT W W W W W W W

Score

Overall

Time

Attend

23-12 24-28 31-34 14-37 31-13 23-17 44-20 17-35 27-28 28-3 27-3 20-16 33-17

1-0-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0 6-5-0 7-5-0 8-5-0

3:01 3:37 3:37 3:35 3:24 3:12 3:16 2:50 3:37 3:02 2:54 3:08 3:56

80,795 80,795 78,411 80,795 44,500 80,795 80,795 75,614 80,795 80,795 54,251 85,417 54,021

L L

|---Fumbles---| Rcv-Yds FF . 1 . . . 1 1-0 1 . . . . 1-0 . . 1 . . 1-0 1 1-0 . . . 1-0 . . 1 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0 . . . . . 7-0 9 8-16 17

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 113

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|----------Pass Def----------| Int-Yds BU PD . 3 3 7- 54 7 14 1-23 7 8 . 1 1 . . . 2-(-1) 5 7 1-0 2 3 1-0 5 6 1-0 4 5 . 1 1 3-43 4 7 1-0 1 2 . 2 2 . . . 1-26 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-145 46 64 16-125 54 70

HISTORY & RECORDS

|-Sacks-| No-Yards 1.0-7 . . 2.0-19 2.5-11 1.0-6 . 1.0-6 6.0-40 1.5-13 . 1.5-16 5.0-19 . . . 4.5-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-4 . . . . . . . 27-180 20-112

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|-------------------Tackles-------------------| Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds 66 67 133 9.5-34 56 37 93 0.5-1 48 18 66 5.0-10 20 42 62 2.5-19 26 34 60 5.0-18 29 23 52 7.0-19 30 20 50 1.5-1 22 28 50 3.5-11 27 22 49 11.0-50 14 28 42 1.5-13 30 11 41 2.0-7 17 21 38 3.5-18 13 21 34 6.0-21 9 24 33 3.0-6 20 11 31 . 9 11 20 . 6 9 15 5.0-40 8 6 14 . 6 5 11 0.5-1 6 5 11 . 9 1 10 . 4 3 7 . 5 2 7 . 3 2 5 0.5-1 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 3 . 3 1.0-1 1 1 2 . 1 1 2 . 2 . 2 . 1 1 2 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . . 1 1 . . 1 1 . 1 . 1 1.0-4 1 . 1 . . 1 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . . 1 1 . 1 . 1 . . 1 1 . 501 463 964 69-275 475 418 893 69-249

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COACHES & STAFF

GP 5 TE’O, Manti 13 22 SMITH, Harrison 13 4 GRAY, Gary 13 89 LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron 13 44 CALABRESE, Carlo 11 12 BLANTON, Robert 13 17 MOTTA, Zeke 13 58 SMITH, Brian 13 45 FLEMING, Darius 13 56 NEAL, Kerry 13 2 WALLS, Darrin 13 95 WILLIAMS, Ian 9 90 JOHNSON, Ethan 13 98 CWYNAR, Sean 13 26 SLAUGHTER, Jamoris 11 48 FOX, Dan 13 55 SHEMBO, Prince 13 46 FILER, Steve 13 94 WILLIAMS, Hafis 13 54 McDONALD, Anthony 11 86 JACKSON, Bennett 13 29 COUGHLIN, Patrick 10 28 COLLINSWORTH, Austin 13 15 McCARTHY, Dan 7 91 NWANKWO, Emeka 7 23 WOOD, Lo 11 21 GALLUP, Barry 11 18 KAMARA, Duval 9 5 ALLEN, Armando 8 97 RUFFER, David 13 24 SALVI, Chris 9 96 SCHWENKE, Kona 5 13 SPOND, Danny 8 60 COWART, Jordan 13 70 MARTIN, Zack 13 92 STOCKTON, Tyler 6 41 BURGER, Bobby 13 36 POSLUSZNY, David 6 52 CAVE, Braxston 13 19 TOMA, Robby 8 87 SMITH, Daniel 7 9 RUDOLPH, Kyle 6 20 WOOD, Cierre 13 Total 13 Opponents...... 13

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Date

HERE COME THE IRISH

RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING

INTERCEPTIONS

GP WOOD, Cierre 13 ALLEN, Armando 8 HUGHES, Robert 13 GRAY, Jonas 7 CRIST, Dayne 9 RIDDICK, Theo 9 MONTANA, Nate 3 JACKSON, Bennett 13 FLOYD, Michael 12 REES, Tommy 9 TEAM 9 Total.......... 13 Opponents...... 13

Att 119 107 68 20 52 11 9 1 1 12 14 414 465

Gain 658 534 315 103 174 38 28 20 9 20 0 1899 2126

Loss 55 20 15 3 100 9 3 0 0 22 26 253 278

Net 603 514 300 100 74 29 25 20 9 -2 -26 1646 1848

Avg 5.1 4.8 4.4 5.0 1.4 2.6 2.8 20.0 9.0 -0.2 -1.9 4.0 4.0

TD 3 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 15

Long 39 30 30 36 29 18 10 20 9 12 0 39 87

Avg/G 46.4 64.2 23.1 14.3 8.2 3.2 8.3 1.5 0.8 -0.2 -2.9 126.6 142.2

PASSING CRIST, Dayne REES, Tommy MONTANA, Nate GOODMAN, John TEAM ALLEN, Armando Total.......... Opponents......

GP 9 9 3 13 9 8 13 13

Effic 129.3 132.0 93.0 349.4 0.0 125.2 129.3 115.7

Cmp-Att-Int 174-294-7 100-164-8 9-18-1 1-2-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 285-481-16 274-440-18

Pct 59.2 61.0 50.0 50.0 0.0 100.0 59.3 62.3

Yds 2033 1106 116 32 0 3 3290 2796

TD 15 12 0 1 0 0 28 11

Lng 95 36 37 32 0 3 95 58

RECEIVING FLOYD, Michael RIDDICK, Theo RUDOLPH, Kyle EIFERT, Tyler JONES, TJ WOOD, Cierre ALLEN, Armando GOODMAN, John TOMA, Robby KAMARA, Duval HUGHES, Robert RAGONE, Mike GRAY, Jonas Total.......... Opponents......

GP 12 9 6 11 12 13 8 13 8 9 13 12 7 13 13

No. 79 40 28 27 23 20 17 15 14 11 7 3 1 285 274

Yds 1025 414 328 352 306 170 138 146 187 112 67 32 13 3290 2796

Avg TD 13.0 10.4 11.7 13.0 13.3 8.5 8.1 9.7 13.4 10.2 9.6 10.7 13.0 11.5 10.2

TD 0 1 0 1 1

Long 13 6 38 38 59

PUNT RETURNS No. GOODMAN, John 13 BLANTON, Robert 2 ALLEN, Armando 2 Total.......... 17 Opponents...... 14

Yds 17 27 47 91 73

Avg 1.3 13.5 23.5 5.4 5.2

Long 12 80 3 37 3 95 2 39 3 53 2 23 0 24 0 30 0 26 3 26 0 37 0 12 0 13 28 95 11 58

Avg/G 85.4 46.0 54.7 32.0 25.5 13.1 17.2 11.2 23.4 12.4 5.2 2.7 1.9 253.1 215.1

Avg/G 225.9 122.9 38.7 2.5 0.0 0.4 253.1 215.1

No. SMITH, Harrison 7 WALLS, Darrin 3 BLANTON, Robert 2 SMITH, Brian 1 SLAUGHTER, Jamoris 1 GRAY, Gary 1 FLEMING, Darius 1 MOTTA, Zeke 1 WILLIAMS, Ian 1 Total.......... 18 Opponents...... 16

Avg 7.7 14.3 -0.5 0.0 26.0 23.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.1 7.8

No. 29 15 2 1 1 1 49 59

Yds 645 300 36 7 34 16 1038 1147

TD 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

Long 23 42 0 0 26 14 0 0 0 42 66

KICK RETURNS JACKSON, Bennett WOOD, Cierre RIDDICK, Theo BURGER, Bobby COLLINSWORTH,Austi GRAY, Jonas Total.......... Opponents......

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Total.......... 0 0 Opponents...... 3 16

TD RUFFER, David 0 FLOYD, Michael 12 WOOD, Cierre 5 CRIST, Dayne 4 KAMARA, Duval 3 RIDDICK, Theo 3 RUDOLPH, Kyle 3 JONES, TJ 3 ALLEN, Armando 2 EIFERT, Tyler 2 HUGHES, Robert 2 BLANTON, Robert 1 WALLS, Darrin 1 TAUSCH,Nick 0 Total.......... 41 Opponents...... 29

Avg 22.2 20.0 18.0 7.0 34.0 16.0 21.2 19.4

Avg TD 0.0 0 5.3 0

SCORING FGs 18-19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 19-20 19-23

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 43 38 19 7 34 16 43 38

Long 0 8

|----------------PATs-------------| Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP 37-40 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 37-40 1-1 0 0-0 0 26-26 0-0 1 1-2 1

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

TOTAL OFFENSE CRIST, Dayne REES, Tommy WOOD, Cierre ALLEN, Armando HUGHES, Robert MONTANA, Nate GRAY, Jonas GOODMAN, John RIDDICK, Theo JACKSON, Bennett FLOYD, Michael TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

114

Yds 54 43 -1 0 26 23 0 0 0 145 125

GP 9 9 13 8 13 3 7 13 9 13 12 9 13 13

Plays 346 176 119 108 68 27 20 2 11 1 1 16 895 905

Rush 74 -2 603 514 300 25 100 0 29 20 9 -26 1646 1848

Pass 2033 1106 0 3 0 116 0 32 0 0 0 0 3290 2796

Total 2107 1104 603 517 300 141 100 32 29 20 9 -26 4936 4644

Avg/G 234.1 122.7 46.4 64.6 23.1 47.0 14.3 2.5 3.2 1.5 0.8 -2.9 379.7 357.2

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Points 91 72 30 24 18 18 18 18 14 12 12 6 6 3 342 263

Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg 18-19 94.7 1-1 3-3 7-8 5-5 2-2 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0

Blk 50 34

0 0

PUNTING Yds 2603 2603 3066

Avg 38.3 38.3 38.8

Long 56 56 62

TB 3 3 4

FC 22 22 32

I20 26 26 25

50+ 6 6 11

Blkd 0 0 1

KICKOFFS No. RUFFER, David 65 TAUSCH, Nick 8 Total.......... 73 Opponents...... 59

Yds 4182 443 4625 3751

Avg 64.3 55.4 63.4 63.6

TB 10 0 10 8

OB 2 0 2 0

Retn Net YdLn 19.4 44.9 25 21.2 43.3 26

Rush 603 9 514 20 29 300 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 -2 -26 1646 1848

Rec 170 1025 138 0 414 67 352 328 306 187 146 13 112 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3290 2796

PR 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 91 73

KOR 300 0 0 645 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1038 1147

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 43 0 0 26 -1 0 23 0 0 0 145 125

Tot 1073 1034 699 665 479 367 352 328 306 187 163 129 112 74 54 43 34 32 26 26 25 23 7 -2 -26 6210 5989

Avg/G 82.5 86.2 87.4 51.2 53.2 28.2 32.0 54.7 25.5 23.4 12.5 18.4 12.4 8.2 4.2 3.3 2.6 2.7 2.4 2.0 8.3 1.8 0.5 -0.2 -2.9 477.7 460.7

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd Notre Dame 96 106 89 Opponents 69 62 55

4th 48 71

OT 3 6

Total 342 263

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 115

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

GP 13 12 8 13 9 13 11 6 12 8 13 7 9 9 13 13 13 12 11 13 3 13 13 9 9 13 13

HISTORY & RECORDS

WOOD, Cierre FLOYD, Michael ALLEN, Armando JACKSON, Bennett RIDDICK, Theo HUGHES, Robert EIFERT, Tyler RUDOLPH, Kyle Jones, TJ TOMA, Robby GOODMAN, John GRAY, Jonas KAMARA, Duval CRIST, Dayne SMITH, Harrison WALLS, Darrin COLLINSWORTH, A RAGONE, Mike SLAUGHTER, Jamoris BLANTON, Robert MONTANA, Nate GRAY, Gary BURGER, Bobby REES, Tommy TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

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ALL PURPOSE

OPP 263 20.2 235 97 125 13 1848 2126 278 465 4.0 142.2 15 2796 274-440-18 6.4 10.2 215.1 11 4644 905 5.1 357.2 59-1147 14-73 16-125 19.4 5.2 7.8 17-7 90-775 59.6 79-3066 38.8 36.6 31:58 74/203 36% 11/21 52% 20-112 0 29 19-23 0-0 62-76 82% 32-76 42% 26-26 100% 567884 4/70986 24/54136

COACHES & STAFF

No. TURK, Ben 68 Total.......... 68 Opponents...... 79

ND 342 26.3 261 89 152 20 1646 1899 253 414 4.0 126.6 11 3290 285-481-16 6.8 11.5 253.1 28 4936 895 5.5 379.7 49-1038 17-91 18-145 21.2 5.4 8.1 18-8 58-529 40.7 68-2603 38.3 36.3 27:56 69/180 38% 5/11 45% 27-180 0 41 19-20 0-0 74-90 82% 52-90 58% 37-40 93% 1131130 7/80795

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Notre Dame Opponents Purdue (22),(46),(37) (25) Michigan (24) 39,40 Michigan State (33) Stanford (22),(40) (24),(41),(36),(33),(29) Boston College (37) (49),(25) Pittsburgh (32),(50),(31) (26),27 Western Michigan (33) (23),(26) Navy (45) Tulsa (37),32,(27) Utah (46) Army (47),(39) (20) USC (45),(23),(37) Miami (40),(50),(19),36,(34) (47) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games

HERE COME THE IRISH

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA RUFFER, David TAUSCH, Nick

GAMEBYGAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING WOOD, Cierre ALLEN, Armando HUGHES, Robert GRAY, Jonas CRIST, Dayne RIDDICK, Theo MONTANA, Nate JACKSON, Bennett FLOYD, Michael REES, Tommy TEAM

NO-YDS/TD 119-603/3 107-514/2 68-300/2 20-100/0 52-74/4 11-29/0 9-25/0 1-20/0 1-9/0 12--2/0 14--26/0

PUR 7-58/0 18-93/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 9-6/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 2--4/0

MICH 6-10/0 15-89/0 0-0/0 1-10/0 4-19/1 2-3/0 4-23/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP

MSU 3-3/0 13-71/0 0-0/0 3-12/0 6-8/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 1--2/0

STAN 0-0/0 15-49/0 0-0/0 4-12/0 4--17/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP DNP

BC 1-6/0 19-90/1 4-12/0 DNP 6-5/1 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1--1/0

PITT 7-28/0 13-56/0 1-3/0 DNP 7-5/1 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 3--5/0

WMU 11-94/1 3-0/0 8-63/0 DNP 5--6/1 0-0/0 5-2/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2--4/0

NAVY 8-17/1 11-66/0 0-0/0 DNP 10-25/0 DNP DNP 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 1--2/0

TULSA 16-58/0 DNP 4-12/0 DNP 1-29/0 DNP DNP 1-20/0 0-0/0 2-5/0 DNP

UTAH 19-71/0 DNP 4-21/0 3-44/0 DNP DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 2--7/0 1--2/0

ARMY 14-88/0 DNP 9-39/1 9-22/0 DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-9/0 3-1/0 2--4/0

USC 15-89/0 DNP 11-69/1 0-0/0 DNP 1--6/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 4--3/0 1--2/0

MIAMI 12-81/1 DNP 27-81/0 DNP DNP 8-32/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-2/0 DNP

RECEIVING FLOYD, Michael RIDDICK, Theo EIFERT, Tyler RUDOLPH, Kyle JONES, TJ TOMA, Robby WOOD, Cierre GOODMAN, John ALLEN, Armando KAMARA, Duval HUGHES, Robert RAGONE, Mike GRAY, Jonas

NO-YDS/TD 79-1025/12 40-414/3 27-352/2 28-328/3 23-306/3 14-187/0 20-170/2 15-146/0 17-138/0 11-112/3 7-67/0 3-32/0 1-13/0

PUR 5-82/0 2-13/0 0-0/0 5-43/0 3-41/1 DNP 2-14/0 0-0/0 1-0/0 1-12/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0

MICH 5-66/0 2-39/0 1-17/0 8-164/1 3-73/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-9/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-13/0

MSU 6-81/2 10-128/1 0-0/0 8-80/1 2-10/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 6-70/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

STAN 8-110/0 7-71/1 0-0/0 1-1/0 1-21/0 DNP 0-0/0 5-59/0 2-2/0 DNP 2-43/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

BC 4-69/0 9-69/1 DNP 1-2/1 1-14/0 DNP 2-4/0 3-19/0 4-26/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP

PITT 7-59/1 7-75/0 DNP 5-38/0 1-37/0 DNP 0-0/0 2-15/0 1-7/0 DNP 0-0/0 1-11/0 DNP

WMU 9-157/3 1-11/0 4-72/1 DNP 1-7/0 1-11/0 3-29/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-12/0 DNP

NAVY DNP DNP 4-42/0 DNP 5-53/1 2-26/0 3-37/0 2-10/0 2-24/0 6-56/0 0-0/0 1-9/0 DNP

TULSA 11-104/2 DNP 5-61/0 DNP 5-31/0 4-67/0 5-57/2 2-13/0 DNP DNP 1-1/0 0-0/0 DNP

UTAH 4-39/1 DNP 2-15/0 DNP DNP 1-5/0 2-25/0 0-0/0 DNP 2-38/2 2-7/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

ARMY 3-63/0 DNP 4-78/1 DNP 0-0/0 4-63/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 DNP 1-5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

USC 11-86/1 1-6/0 3-36/0 DNP 0-0/0 2-15/0 1--3/0 0-0/0 DNP 1-1/1 1-8/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

MIAMI 6-109/2 1-2/0 4-31/0 DNP 1-19/0 DNP 1-2/0 1-30/0 DNP DNP 1-8/0 0-0/0 DNP

CRIST, Dayne Purdue Michigan Michigan State Stanford Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan Navy Tulsa TOTALS

Comp-Att-Int 19-26-0 13-25-1 32-55-1 25-44-1 24-44-1 24-39-0 18-28-1 19-31-2 0-2-0 174-294-7

Pct 73.1 52.0 58.2 56.8 54.5 61.5 64.3 61.3 0.0 59.2

Yards 205 277 369 304 203 242 255 178 0 2033

TD 1 2 4 1 2 1 3 1 0 15

Long 34 95 24 37 35 37 80 21 0 95

Sack-Yds 3-10 1-11 1-6 3-16 1-6 3-20 3-19 1-5 0-0 16-93

Effic 152.00 163.47 134.90 117.81 103.75 122.12 169.00 107.26 0.00 129.34

REES, Tommy Michigan Navy Tulsa Utah Army USC Miami TOTALS

Comp-Att-Int 0-2-1 6-7-0 33-54-3 13-20-0 13-20-1 20-32-3 15-29-0 100-164-8

Pct 0.0 85.7 61.1 65.0 65.0 62.5 51.7 61.0

Yards 0 79 334 129 214 149 201 1106

TD 0 0 4 3 1 2 2 12

Long 0 23 26 26 35 22 36 36

Sack-Yds 0-0 0-0 1-7 2-7 0-0 1-5 0-0 4-19

Effic -100.00 180.51 126.40 168.68 161.38 103.49 132.70 132.01

MONTANA, Nate Michigan Western Michigan TOTALS

Comp-Att-Int 8-17-1 1-1-0 9-18-1

Pct 47.1 100.0 50.0

Yards 104 12 116

TD 0 0 0

Long 37 12 37

Sack-Yds 0-0 0-0 0-0

Effic 86.68 200.80 93.02

GOODMAN, John Boston College Western Michigan TOTALS

Comp-Att-Int 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0

Pct 0.0 100.0 50.0

Yards 0 32 32

TD 0 1 1

Long 0 32 32

Sack-Yds 0-0 0-0 0-0

Effic 0.00 698.80 349.40

ALLEN, Armando Stanford TOTALS TEAM USC TOTALS

Comp-Att-Int 1-1-0 1-1-0 Comp-Att-Int 0-2-0 0-2-0

Pct 100.0 100.0 Pct 0.0 0.0

Yards 3 3 Yards 0 0

TD 0 0 TD 0 0

Long 3 3 Long 0 0

Sack-Yds 0-0 0-0 Sack-Yds 0-0 0-0

Effic 125.20 125.20 Effic 0.00 0.00

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11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

STAN 8-13 7-4 2-2 2-4 1-3 2-2 2-0 3-1 1-3 0-5 2-1 1-1 1-0 1-1 3-4 2-0 1-2 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

BC 6-4 2-0 1-0 0-1 8-2 2-0 3-0 2-1 1-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 1-0 0-2 1-0 4-0 2-0 2-0 1-1 DNP 0-1 1-0 2-0 1-0 DNP DNP DNP 1-0 1-0 DNP

PITT 2-3 7-6 3-2 1-3 2-6 3-0 0-4 3-0 3-3 0-2 3-0 3-2 1-2 1-0 3-1 2-0 0-1 1-0 DNP 0-1 DNP 1-0 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

WMU 4-6 2-1 6-2 1-1 3-4 3-3 1-0 2-2 0-2 2-3 0-1 1-4 1-4 0-3 0-1 1-2 0-4 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 0-1 DNP 0-1 1-0 1-0 DNP DNP DNP -

NAVY 8-5 3-7 2-0 3-7 0-5 0-1 1-0 1-5 2-3 2-0 1-1 4-2 1-2 3-3 DNP 1-6 0-1 1-0 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 0-1 DNP DNP 0-1

TULSA 5-3 4-2 6-3 1-2 DNP 3-2 4-3 1-0 3-1 2-4 DNP 2-1 1-1 2-1 0-1 2-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -

UTAH 3-6 3-4 3-2 0-8 DNP 2-0 0-10 2-1 0-1 0-2 1-0 DNP 1-3 1-5 1-0 2-3 0-1 0-1 DNP 1-0 1-0 DNP 2-0 DNP 0-1 DNP DNP -

ARMY USC MIAMI 8-4 3-3 1-5 4-1 5-1 6-1 3-0 4-2 3-4 4-3 4-3 0-4 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-2 4-1 3-6 1-0 2-3 1-3 4-0 3-1 3-0 5-2 2-1 1-0 2-1 2-2 6-1 1-0 2-0 DNP DNP 0-1 1-1 0-3 0-1 1-1 0-1 4-1 3-1 2-0 1-0 0-2 1-2 1-0 1-2 1-0 1-0 DNP 1-2 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-2 1-0 0-1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-1 DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP DNP DNP 0-1 DNP DNP DNP 1-0 -

HISTORY & RECORDS

MSU 6-5 4-6 2-0 1-3 2-2 4-2 5-6 4-2 1-2 1-4 2-6 1-2 1-4 0-2 2-1 1-0 DNP 0-1 DNP DNP DNP

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MICH 6-7 6-3 5-0 3-3 3-7 2-2 2-2 2-4 0-2 7-1 3-3 1-2 DNP 0-1 1-0 1-0 2-0 DNP 1-1 DNP DNP 1-1 0-1 DNP

COACHES & STAFF

TOTAL PUR 133 6-3 93 3-1 66 8-1 62 1-3 60 7-2 52 2-2 50 3-3 50 2-1 49 1-0 42 1-4 41 5-2 38 0-1 34 2-1 33 0-2 31 1-2 20 15 1-0 14 1-0 11 1-0 11 10 3-1 7 7 5 3 3 3 0-1 2 DNP 2 DNP 2 2 2 1 DNP 1 DNP 1 1 1 1 1 1-0 1 1 1 1 DNP

THE FIGHTING IRISH

UA-A 66-67 56-37 48-18 20-42 26-34 29-23 22-28 30-20 27-22 14-28 30-11 17-21 13-21 9-24 20-11 9-11 6-9 8-6 6-5 6-5 9-1 4-3 5-2 3-2 1-2 3-0 1-2 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 2-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-1

HERE COME THE IRISH

TOTAL TACKLES TE’O, Manti SMITH, Harrison GRAY, Gary LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron CALABRESE, Carlo BLANTON, Robert SMITH, Brian MOTTA, Zeke FLEMING, Darius NEAL, Kerry WALLS, Darrin WILLIAMS, Ian JOHNSON, Ethan CWYNAR, Sean SLAUGHTER, Jamoris FOX, Dan SHEMBO, Prince FILER, Steve WILLIAMS, Hafis McDONALD, Anthony JACKSON, Bennett COUGHLIN, Patrick COLLINSWORTH, Austin McCARTHY, Dan NWANKWO, Emeka GALLUP, Barry WOOD, Lo SCHWENKE, Kona SALVI, Chris ALLEN, Armando KAMARA, Duval RUFFER, David TOMA, Robby POSLUSZNY, David MARTIN, Zack SPOND, Danny CAVE, Braxston COWART, Jordan RUDOLPH, Kyle WOOD, Cierre STOCKTON, Tyler BURGER, Bobby SMITH, Daniel

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 117

GAMEBYGAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS SACKS FLEMING, Darius JOHNSON, Ethan SHEMBO, Prince CALABRESE, Carlo LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron NEAL, Kerry WILLIAMS, Ian TE’O, Manti BLANTON, Robert STOCKTON, Tyler SMITH, Brian

UA-A 5-2 4-2 4-1 2-1 2-0 0-3 0-3 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0

TOTAL 6.0 5.0 4.5 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

PUR 2.0-8 1.0-14 0.5-6 0.5-6 -

MICH -

MSU 2.0-11 1.5-7 0.5-4 -

STAN -

BC 2.0-10 1.0-4 1.0-6 1.0-4 -

PITT 1.5-11 0.5-3 DNP -

WMU NAVY 0.5-6 1.5-6 1.0-5 0.5-4 0.5-6 DNP -

TULSA 2.0-12 1.5-5 DNP 0.5-3 DNP DNP 1.0-6

UTAH 1.0-10 DNP DNP 1.0-7 DNP -

ARMY USC DNP DNP DNP DNP -

MIAMI 1.0-16 DNP -

TACKLE FOR LOSS FLEMING, Darius TE’O, Manti BLANTON, Robert JOHNSON, Ethan GRAY, Gary CALABRESE, Carlo SHEMBO, Prince WILLIAMS, Ian SMITH, Brian CWYNAR, Sean LEWIS-MOORE, Kapron WALLS, Darrin NEAL, Kerry MOTTA, Zeke STOCKTON, Tyler GALLUP, Barry McCARTHY, Dan SMITH, Harrison WILLIAMS, Hafis

UA-A 10-2 7-5 6-2 5-2 5-0 4-2 4-2 2-3 3-1 2-2 2-1 2-0 0-3 1-1 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1

TOTAL 11.0 9.5 7.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5

PUR 2.0-8 1.0-1 0.5-6 1.0-14 0.5-6 -

MICH 1.0-3 1.0-2 DNP -

MSU 2.0-11 2.5-15 1.5-7 0.5-1 0.5-4 0.5-1 0.5-0 -

STAN 1.0-3 1.0-2 1.0-3 -

BC 1.0-1 0.5-1 2.0-11 3.5-11 2.0-10 1.0-1 1.0-4 -

PITT 1.5-11 0.5-3 1.0-1 1.0-1 1.0-1 DNP 1.0-1 -

WMU 0.5-6 1.0-2 2.0-3 1.5-6 1.0-1 0.5-6 0.5-1 1.0-5 0.5-4 DNP 0.5-1 -

NAVY 1.0-2 1.0-2 DNP DNP -

TULSA 2.0-12 1.0-1 1.5-3 1.5-5 1.0-5 DNP DNP 1.0-6 1.0-3 0.5-0 0.5-3 DNP -

UTAH 1.5-9 DNP 1.0-10 DNP 0.5-1 1.0-5 DNP DNP -

ARMY 1.0-2 1.0-1 0.5-0 1.0-1 DNP 1.0-2 DNP DNP 0.5-1 0.5-1

USC 1.0-3 DNP 1.0-1 DNP DNP -

MIAMI 1.0-1 1.0-16 DNP DNP DNP -

INT. RETURNS SMITH, Harrison WALLS, Darrin BLANTON, Robert FLEMING, Darius WILLIAMS, Ian GRAY, Gary MOTTA, Zeke SLAUGHTER, Jamoris SMITH, Brian

NO-YDS 7-54 3-43 2--1 1-0 1-0 1-23 1-0 1-26 1-0

PUR 1-0 1-0 -

MICH DNP -

MSU 1-0 -

STAN 1-1 1-26 -

BC 1-23 1--1 -

PITT 1-15 -

WMU 1-0 1-9 -

NAVY DNP -

TULSA DNP -

UTAH 1-0 DNP -

ARMY 1-42 DNP 1-0

USC 1-0 DNP -

MIAMI 3-16 1-0 -

PUNT RETURNS ALLEN, Armando BLANTON, Robert GOODMAN, John

NO-YDS 2-47 2-27 13-17

PUR 1-38 -

MICH 1-9 -

MSU 3-27

STAN -

BC 1--4

PITT 2--2

WMU -

NAVY -

TULSA DNP 2--2

UTAH DNP 2-27 -

ARMY DNP 3--4

USC DNP -

MIAMI DNP 2-2

KICK RETURNS JACKSON, Bennett WOOD, Cierre RIDDICK, Theo COLLINSWORTH, Austin GRAY, Jonas BURGER, Bobby

NO-YDS 29-645 15-300 2-36 1-34 1-16 1-7

PUR 2-50 -

MICH 2-44 1-19 -

MSU 5-89 -

STAN 5-95 1-16 -

BC 4-111 DNP -

PITT 4-83 DNP -

WMU 1-21 1-22 1-17 DNP -

NAVY 6-123 DNP DNP -

TULSA 6-126 DNP DNP -

UTAH 2-53 DNP -

ARMY 1-22 DNP 1-7

USC 5-106 -

MIAMI 1-34 DNP -

118

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

GAMEBYGAME TEAM STATISTICS

Avg Yards/Pass 7.9/5.2 8.7/6.1 6.7/8.1 6.8/7.4 4.5/5.6 6.2/7.0 10.0/6.4 6.8/35.5 6.0/5.8 6.4/4.8 10.7/4.9 4.4/4.8 6.9/8.0 6.8 / 6.4

Avg Yards/Play 5.8/4.4 7.0/6.6 5.7/6.2 5.2/5.3 4.1/3.9 4.7/5.5 7.0/4.6 5.3/7.1 5.7/5.5 5.2/3.8 6.4/3.4 4.5/3.8 5.2/6.2 5.5 / 5.1

3rd Down Conversions 6-12/5-17 4-14/3-16 5-12/6-17 4-13/11-16 8-19/4-19 4-12/5-15 5-13/2-14 6-12/10-13 3-14/6-16 2-10/4-15 8-14/7-16 5-15/4-17 9-20/7-12 69-180/74-203 Punting Number-Avg 3-31.7/6-42.0 8-38.8/10-37.5 5-36.2/8-45.6 5-32.0/1-37.0 8-39.1/11-40.3 5-46.6/3-47.3 5-40.8/6-35.3 1-43.0/3-39.0 8-41.1/7-40.7 6-36.0/6-26.2 4-33.8/7-37.3 6-37.5/7-36.7 4-39.8/4-40.8 68-38.3/79-38.8

4th Down Conversions 0-0/2-4 0-0/1-1 0-1/2-2 0-1/0-0 0-1/0-0 0-0/1-4 2-2/2-2 1-3/0-0 1-1/0-0 0-1/1-4 0-0/0-0 0-0/2-3 1-1/0-1 5-11/11-21

Time of Possession 24:55 / 35:05 25:51 / 34:09 25:36 / 34:24 23:35 / 36:25 28:05 / 31:55 28:38 / 31:22 30:35 / 29:25 24:11 / 35:49 29:55 / 30:05 25:25 / 34:35 30:43 / 29:17 28:25 / 31:35 37:09 / 21:30 363:03 / 415:36

Yards 205/220 381/244 369/274 307/238 203/265 242/272 299/277 257/71 334/196 129/194 214/39 149/187 201/319 3290/2796 TOP Margin -10:10 -8:18 -8:48 -12:50 -3:50 -2:44 1:10 -11:38 0:10 -9:10 1:26 -3:10 15:39 -52:33

Penalties Number-Yds 2-15/5-33 4-29/8-99 7-70/11-79 6-62/5-30 2-22/12-120 6-60/3-23 9-80/2-23 1-15/0-0 7-46/12-133 5-45/11-70 5-55/3-28 1-10/8-47 3-20/10-90 58-529/90-775

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format NOTRE DAME/OPPONENT for each category

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 119

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Avg Yards/Rush 4.2 / 3.2 4.8 / 7.0 3.5 / 4.7 1.9 / 3.8 3.6 / 0.2 2.8 / 3.5 4.4 / 1.4 3.5 / 6.1 5.2 / 5.2 4.4 / 2.4 4.1 / 3.1 4.6 / 2.6 4.1 / 3.5 4.0 / 4.0

Turnovers 1/2 3/0 3/1 2/3 3/2 0/2 1/4 2/0 4/2 0/2 1/2 4/1 0/4 24/25

PASSING Comp-Att-Int 19-26-0/31-42-2 21-44-3/24-40-0 32-55-1/24-34-1 26-45-1/19-32-2 24-45-1/27-47-2 24-39-0/27-39-1 20-30-1/28-43-2 25-38-2/2-2-0 33-56-3/18-34-0 13-20-0/24-40-1 13-20-1/2-8-2 20-34-3/22-39-1 15-29-0/26-40-4 285-481-16/274-440-18

HISTORY & RECORDS

Opponent Purdue Michigan at Michigan State Stanford at Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan at Navy Tulsa Utah vs. Army At USC vs. Miami Totals

Return Yards 88/86 72/120 116/71 138/86 129/112 96/109 69/109 123/65 124/192 80/67 81/101 106/99 52/144 1274/1361

RUSHING Att-Yards 36-153/32-102 32-154/41-288 26-92/43-203 23-44/44-166 31-112/23-5 31-87/31-110 34-149/26-37 30-106/60-367 24-124/39-203 29-127/29-71 38-155/43-135 32-147/29-74 48-196/25-87 414-1646/465-1848

2010 SEASON REVIEW

TOTAL OFFENSE Plays-Yards 62-358/74-322 76-535/81-532 81-461/77-477 68-351/76-404 76-315/70-270 70-329/70-382 64-448/69-314 68-363/62-438 80-458/73-399 49-256/69-265 58-369/51-174 66-296/68-261 77-397/65-406 895-4936/905-4644

Pen 0/0 3/0 3/2 0/2 2/2 1/1 1/3 0/1 4/1 2/1 0/0 0/0 4/0 20/13

COACHES & STAFF

Opponent Purdue Michigan at Michigan State Stanford at Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan at Navy Tulsa Utah vs. Army At USC vs. Miami Totals

Pass 10/12 12/13 20/14 15/12 12/9 12/10 10/9 15/2 15/9 7/10 8/2 7/8 9/15 152/125

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Score 23-12 24-28 31-34 14-37 31-13 23-17 44-20 17-35 27-28 28-3 27-3 20-16 33-17 342-263

HERE COME THE IRISH

FIRST DOWNS Total Rush 20/20 10/8 23/22 8/9 28/26 5/10 19/25 4/11 18/13 4/2 22/18 9/7 17/16 6/4 22/21 7/18 26/18 7/8 13/16 4/5 15/8 7/6 15/12 8/4 23/20 10/5 261/235 89/97

Opponent Purdue Michigan at Michigan State Stanford at Boston College Pittsburgh Western Michigan at Navy Tulsa Utah vs. Army At USC vs. Miami Totals

GAMEBYGAME STARTERS OFFENSE

DATE 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/27 12/31

OPP. vs. PUR vs. MICH at MSU vs. STAN at BC vs. PITT vs. WMU at NAVY vs. TULSA vs. UTAH vs. ARMY at USC vs. MIAMI

WR WR LT JONES RIDDICK MARTIN JONES RIDDICK MARTIN JONES RIDDICK MARTIN EIFERT (TE) RIDDICK MARTIN GOODMAN RIDDICK MARTIN GOODMAN RIDDICK ROMINE JONES RIDDICK ROMINE GOODMAN JONES MARTIN JONES RAGONE (TE) MARTIN KAMARA RAGONE (TE) MARTIN KAMARA TOMA MARTIN KAMARA TOMA MARTIN JONES RIDDICK MARTIN

LG STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART STEWART

C CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE CAVE

RG ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON ROBINSON

RT DEVER DEVER DEVER DEVER DEVER MARTIN MARTIN ROMINE DEVER DEVER DEVER DEVER DEVER

TE RUDOLPH RUDOLPH RUDOLPH RUDOLPH RUDOLPH RUDOLPH EIFERT EIFERT EIFERT EIFERT EIFERT EIFERT EIFERT

WR FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD KAMARA FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD FLOYD

QB CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST CRIST REES REES REES REES

RB ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN C. WOOD ALLEN C. WOOD C. WOOD C. WOOD C. WOOD C. WOOD

DEFENSE

DATE 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/27 12/31

OPP. vs. PUR vs. MICH at MSU vs. STAN at BC vs. PITT vs. WMU at NAVY vs. TULSA vs. UTAH vs. ARMY at USC vs. MIAMI

DE JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON

NG I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS I. WILLIAMS CWYNAR CWYNAR CWYNAR CWYNAR I. WILLIAMS

K RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER RUFFER

P TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK TURK

DE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE LEWIS-MOORE

OLB FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING FLEMING

ILB CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE CALABRESE B. SMITH B. SMITH B. SMITH B. SMITH B. SMITH

ILB OLB TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL TE’O BLANTON (CB) TE’O NEAL TE’O NEAL

CB WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS WALLS

S H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH H. SMITH

S SLAUGHTER MOTTA MOTTA SLAUGHTER SLAUGHTER SLAUGHTER MOTTA MOTTA MOTTA MOTTA SLAUGHTER MOTTA MOTTA

SPECIAL TEAMS

DATE 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/13 11/20 11/27 12/31

120

OPP. vs. PUR vs. MICH at MSU vs. STAN at BC vs. PITT vs. WMU at NAVY vs. TULSA vs. UTAH vs. ARMY at USC vs. MIAMI

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

CB G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY G. GRAY

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Season 301 . . . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (1,437 yards) 275 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1984 (1,105 yards) 264 . . . . Autry Denson, 1997 (1,268 yards)

Per Game (Season) 27.4 . . . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (301 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 20.7 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (889 in 43 games)

Season 1,437. . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (301 atts.) 1,394. . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 (252 atts.) 1,343. . . Reggie Brooks, 1992 (167 atts.)

Season 786 . . . . Darius Walker, 2004 (185 atts.) 756 . . . . Jerome Heavens, 1975 (129 atts.) 695 . . . . Autry Denson, 1995 (137 atts.) Rushing Yards by a Quarterback Game 146 . . . . Bill Etter vs. Navy, 1969 (11 atts.) Season 884 . . . . Tony Rice, 1989 (174 atts.) Career 1,921. . . Tony Rice, 1987-89 (394 atts.) Per Game (Career) 58.2 . . . . Tony Rice, 1987-89 (1,921 in 33 games) Rushing Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 10 attempts) 17.1 . . . . John Petitbon vs. Michigan State, 1950 (10 for 171) Game (min. 5 attempts) 24.3 . . . . Coy McGee vs. USC, 1946 (6 for 146) Season (min. 100 attempts) 8.11 . . . . George Gipp, 1920 (102 for 827) 8.04 . . . . Reggie Brooks, 1992 (167 for 1,343) 7.5 . . . . . Marchy Schwartz, 1930 (124 for 927)

Career 96.1 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 in 43 games) 96.0 . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 in 45 games) 90.3 . . . . Darius Walker, 2004-06 (3,249 in 36 games)

Career (min. 150 attempts) 7.6 . . . . . Reggie Brooks, 1989-92 (198 for 1,508) 6.8 . . . . . Don Miller, 1922-24 (283 for 1,933) 6.4 . . . . . Christie Flanagan, 1926-28 (285 for 1,822)

Games Rushing for 100 Yards or More Season 9 . . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 7 . . . . . . Darius Walker, 2005 7 . . . . . . Autry Denson, 1997 7 . . . . . . Autry Denson, 1996 7 . . . . . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979

Rushing Touchdowns Game 7 . . . . . . Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 6 . . . . . . Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 4 . . . . . . Allen Pinkett vs. Penn State, 1984 4 . . . . . . Allen Pinkett vs. Penn State, 1983 4 . . . . . . Larry Conjar vs. USC, 1965 4 . . . . . . Frank Lonergan vs. DePauw, 1903 4 . . . . . . Frank Lonergan vs. Chicago Physicians, 1903

PASSING Pass Attempts Game 63 . . . . . Terry Hanratty vs. Purdue, 1967 (comp. 29) 60 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (comp. 33) 59 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2003 (comp. 29) Season 467 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (comp. 289) 450 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (comp. 292) 440 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2008 (comp. 268) Career 1602 . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (comp. 929) 1110 . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (comp. 695) 969 . . . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (comp. 558) Pass Attempts Per Game Season 37.5 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (450 in 12 games) 35.9 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (467 in 13 games) 35.4 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (425 in 12 games) Career 32.7 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1602 in 49 games) 31.7 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1110 in 35 games) 24.2 . . Dayne Crist, 2009-present (314 in 13 games) Pass Completions Game 37 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Navy, 2009 (att. 51) 33 . . . Tommy Rees vs. Tulsa, 2010 (att. 54) 33 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (att. 60) 33 . . . . . Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (att. 58) Season 292 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (att. 450) 289 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (att. 467) 289 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (att. 425) Career 929 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (att. 1602) 695 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (att. 1110) 558 . . . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (att. 969)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 121

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Rushing Yards Per Game Season 130.6. . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979 (1,437 in 11 games) 126.7. . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 (1,394 in 11 games) 122.1. . . Reggie Brooks, 1992 (1,343 in 11 games)

Per Game (Career) 1.2 . . . . . Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (30 in 25 games)

HISTORY & RECORDS

Career 4,318. . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (854 atts.) 4,131. . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (889 atts.) 3,472. . . Vagas Ferguson, 1976-79 (673 atts.)

Rushing Yards by a Freshman Game 148 . . . . Jerome Heavens vs. Ga. Tech, 1975 (18 atts.) 146 . . . . Julius Jones vs. Navy, 1999 (19 atts.) 138 . . . . Jerome Heavens vs. Air Force, 1975 (20 atts.)

Per Game (Season) 1.7 . . . . . Ray Eichenlaub, 1913 (12 in 7 games)

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Rushing Yards Game 262 . . . . Julius Jones at Pittsburgh, 2003 (24 atts.) 255 . . . . Vagas Ferguson vs. Ga. Tech, 1978 (30 atts.) 254 . . . . Phil Carter vs. Michigan State, 1980 (40 atts.)

Games Rushing for 200 Yards or More Season 3 . . . . . . Julius Jones, 2003 (Pittsburgh, Navy, Stanford) 2 . . . . . . Reggie Brooks, 1992 (Purdue, USC) 2 . . . . . . Jim Stone, 1980 (Miami, Navy) 2 . . . . . . Vagas Ferguson, 1978 (Navy, Ga. Tech)

Career 49 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 43 . . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 36 . . . . . Louis (Red) Salmon, 1900-03

COACHES & STAFF

Consecutive Rushing Attempts by Same Player Game 8 . . . . . . Mark Green vs. Boston College, 1987 8 . . . . . . Phil Carter vs. Air Force, 1980 8 . . . . . . Larry Conjar vs. Army, 1965 8 . . . . . . Neil Worden vs. Oklahoma, 1952 8 . . . . . . James Aldridge vs. Navy, 2006

Consecutive Games Rushing For 100 Yards or More Season 6 . . . . . . Lee Becton, 1993 (Pittsburgh, BYU, USC, Navy, Florida State, Boston College)

Season 17 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1984 17 . . . . . Vagas Ferguson, 1979 16 . . . . . Jerome Bettis, 1991 16 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 16 . . . . . Bill Downs, 1905

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Career 889 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 yards) 854 . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 yards) 693 . . . . Darius Walker, 2003-06 (3,249 yards)

Career 22 . . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 21 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 15 . . . . . Darius Walker, 2004-06

HERE COME THE IRISH

RUSHING Rushing Attempts Game 40 . . . . . Allen Pinkett vs. LSU, 1984 (162 yards) 40 . . . . . Phil Carter vs. Michigan State, 1980 (254 yards) 39 . . . . . Vagas Ferguson vs. Ga. Tech, 1979 (177 yards)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Pass Completions Per Game Season 24.3 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 in 12 games) 24.1 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 in 12 games) 22.2 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (289 in 13 games) Career 19.9 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (695 in 35 games) 19.0 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (929 in 49 games) 14.2 . . Dayne Crist, 2009-present (184 in 13 games) Consecutive Pass Completions Game 14 . . . . . Ron Powlus vs. Michigan State, 1997 14 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005 12 . . . Dayne Crist vs. Pittsburgh, 2010 12 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 12 . . . . . Jarious Jackson vs. Navy, 1998 Season 14 . . . . . Ron Powlus vs. Michigan State, 1997 14 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005 12 . . . Dayne Crist vs. Pittsburgh, 2010 12 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Washington State/Navy, 2009 12 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 12 . . . . . Jarious Jackson vs. Navy, 1998 Consecutive Games Completing a Pass Career 49 . . . . . Brady Quinn (12, 2003; 12, 2004; 12, 2005; 13, 2006) 43 . . . . . Ron Powlus (11, 1994; 10, 1995; 11, 1996; 11, 1997) 34 . . . . . Rick Mirer (11, 1990; 12, 1991; 11, 1992) 34 . . . . . Ralph Guglielmi (4, 1951; 10, 1952; 10, 1953; 10, 1954) Completion Percentage Game (min. 10 completions) .909 . . . . Steve Beuerlein vs. Colorado, 1984 (10 of 11) .857 . . . . Jarious Jackson vs. Navy, 1998 (12 of 14) .857 . . . . Rick Mirer vs. Purdue, 1991 (12 of 14) .857 . . . . Rick Slager vs. Northwestern, 1976 (12 of 14) Season (min. 100 attempts) .680 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 of 425) .649 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 of 450) .619 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (289 of 467) Career (min. 150 attempts) .626 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-2009 (695 of 1110) .622 . . . . Kevin McDougal, 1990-93 (112 of 180) .610 . . Tommy Rees, 2010-present (100 of 164) Highest Passing Efficiency Rating Season (min. 50 completions) 161.42 . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 . . . . . . . . (425 att., 289 comp., 4 int., 3,722 yds, 28 TDs) 161.37 . Bob Williams, 1949 . . . . . . . . (147 att., 83 comp., 7 int., 1,374 yds, 16 TDs) 158.4. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 . . . . . . . . (450 att., 292 comp., 7 int., 3,919 yds, 32 TDs) Season (min. 100 completions) 161.4. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 . . . . . . . . (425 att., 289 comp., 4 int., 3,722 yds, 28 TDs) 158.4. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 . . . . . . . . (450 att., 292 comp., 7 int., 3,919 yds, 32 TDs) 155.1. . . John Huarte, 1964 . . . . . . . . (205 att., 114 comp., 11 int., 2,062 yds, 16 TDs)

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Career (min. 100 completions) 154.4. . . Kevin McDougal, 1990-93 . . . . . . . . (180 att., 112 comp., 6 int., 1,726 yds, 10 TDs) 137.2. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 . . . . . . . . (1110 att., 695 comp., 27 int., 8,148 yds, 60 TDs) 134.4. . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 . . . . . . . . (1602 att., 929 comp., 39 int., 11,762 yds, 95 TDs) Passes Had Intercepted Game 7 . . . . . . Frank Dancewicz vs. Army, 1944 5 . . . . . . Terry Hanratty vs. USC, 1967 4 . . . . . . 6 times - last: Jimmy Clausen vs. Boston College, 2008 Season 18 . . . . . Steve Beuerlein, 1984 18 . . . . . John Niemiec, 1928 17 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2008 Career 44 . . . . . Steve Beuerlein, 1983-86 39 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 35 . . . . . Joe Theismann, 1968-70 Per Game (Season) 1.78 . . . . John Niemiec, 1928 (16 in 9 games) 1.64 . . . . Steve Beuerlein, 1984 (18 in 11 games) 1.60 . . . . Joe Theismann, 1969 (16 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 1.3 . . . . . Terry Hanratty, 1966-68 (34 in 26 games) 1.0 . . . . . Steve Beuerlein, 1983-86 (44 in 42 games) Lowest Interception Percentage Season (min. 100 attempts) .0080. . . Matt LoVecchio, 2000 (1 in 125 atts.) .0094. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (4 in 425 atts.) .0150. . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (7 in 467 atts.) Career (min. 200 attempts) .02432 . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (27 in 1110 atts.) .02434 . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (39 in 1602 atts.) .02548 Dayne Crist, 2009-present (8 in 314 atts.) Pass Attempts Without Interception Game 47 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2004 46 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2004 45 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Connecticut, 2009 45 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. USC, 2006 45 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. UCLA, 2006 45 . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2005 Consecutive Pass Attempts Without Interception Career 226 . . . . Brady Quinn, Michigan State 2006 - Army 2006 160 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, Washington 2009 - Navy 2009 147 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, USC 2008 - Purdue 2009 Passing Yards Game 526 . . . . Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (33 of 58) 487 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (33 of 60) 467 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 (32 of 41)

Season 3,919. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (292 of 450) 3,722. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (289 of 425) 3,426. . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (289 of 467) Career 11,762 . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (929 of 1602) 8,148. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (695 of 1110) 7,602. . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (558 of 969) Passing Yards Per Game Season 326.6. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (3,919 in 12 games) 310.2. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,722 in 12 games) 263.5. . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,426 in 13 games) Career 240.0. . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,762 in 49 games) 232.8. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (8,148 in 35 games) 172.8. . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (7,602 in 44 games) Passing Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 20 attempts) 17.50. . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Nevada, 2009 (18 for 315) 15.42. . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i, 2008 (Hawai’i Bowl), (26 for 401) 13.61. . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Washington, 2009 (31 for 422) Season (min. 100 attempts) 10.06. . . John Huarte, 1964 (205 for 2,062) 9.69 . . . . Kevin McDougal, 1993 (159 for 1,541) 8.76 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (425 for 3,722) Career 9.59 . . . . Kevin McDougal, 1990-93 (180 for 1,726) 9.19 . . . . John Huarte, 1962-64 (255 for 2,343) 8.99 . . . . Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 (536 for 4,820) Passing Yards Per Completion Game (min. 10 completions) 27.4 . . . . John Huarte vs. Navy, 1964 (10 for 274 yards) Season (min. 50 completions) 18.1 . . . . John Huarte, 1964 (114 for 2,062 yards) 17.8 . . . George Izo, 1958 (60 for 1,067 yards) 16.8 . . . . Ralph Guglielmi, 1954 (69 for 1,162 yards) Career (min. 75 completions) 17.3 . . . . George Izo, 1957-59 (121 for 2,095 yards) 17.0 . . . . John Huarte, 1962-64 (138 for 2,343 yards) 15.8 . . . . Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 (306 for 4,820 yards) Touchdown Passes Game 6 . . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. BYU, 2005 5 . . . . . . Jimmy Clausen at Stanford, 2009 5 . . . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i (Hawai’i Bowl), 2008 5 . . . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 5 . . . . . . Brady Quinn at Michigan State, 2006 Season 37 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (13 games) 32 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (12 games) 28 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (12 games) Career 95 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (49 games) 60 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (35 games) 52 . . . . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (44 games)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Career 1.94 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (95 in 49 games) 1.71 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (60 in 35 games) 1.23 . . Dayne Crist, 2009-present (16 in 13 games)

Career 84.6 . . .Michael Floyd, 2008-present (2,539 in 30 games) 81.3 . . . . Jim Seymour, 1966-68 (2,113 in 26 games) 76.1 . . . . Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (2,283 in 30 games)

Plays Per Game (Career) 37.9 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1,856 plays in 49 games) 36.7 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1,285 plays in 35 games) 28.5 . . . Dayne Crist, 2009-present (371 plays in 13 games)

RECEIVING

Pass Receiving Yards Per Catch Game (min. 4 receptions) 47.3 . . .Michael Floyd, vs. Nevada, 2009 (4 for 189 yards) 41.6 . . . . Jim Morse vs. USC, 1955 (5 for 208 yards) 31.8 . . . . Golden Tate vs. Michigan, 2008 (4 for 127 yards)

Total Offense Yards Game 512 . . . . Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (71 atts.) 479 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (67 atts.) 463 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2005 (40 atts.)

Season (min. 20 receptions) 25.8 . . . . Matt Shelton, 2004 (20 for 515 yards) 25.6 . . . . Tony Hunter, 1979 (27 for 690 yards) 22.1 . . . . Jim Morse, 1956 (20 for 442 yards)

Season 4,009. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (520 atts.) 3,627. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (484 atts.) 3,497. . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (549 atts.)

Career (min. 35 receptions) 22.0 . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1988-90 (71 for 1,565 yards) 21.5 . . . . Kris Haines, 1975-78 (63 for 1,353 yards) 21.2 . . . . Jim Morse, 1954-56 (52 for 1,102 yards)

Career 11,944 . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (1,856 atts.) 7,793. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (1,285 atts.) 7,479. . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (1,201 atts.)

Touchdown Receptions Game 4 . . . . . . Maurice Stovall vs. BYU, 2005 3 . . . . 12 - last: Michael Floyd vs. Western Mich., 2010

Total Offense Yards Per Game Season 334.1. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 yards in 12 games) 302.3. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,627 yards in 12 games) 281.3. . . Joe Theismann, 1970 (2,813 yards in 10 games)

Pass Receptions Game 14 . . . . . Maurice Stovall vs. BYU, 2005 (207 yards) 13 . . . . . Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (276 yards) 12 . . . . . Bobby Brown vs. Pittsburgh, 1999 (208 yards) 12 . . . . . Tom Gatewood vs. Purdue, 1970 (192 yards) Season 93 . . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 (1,496 yards in 12 games) 79 . . . Michael Floyd, 2010 (1,025 yards in 12 games) 78 . . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2006 (1,017 yards in 13 games) Career 179 . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 (2,593 yards) 171 . . Michael Floyd, 2008-present (2,539 yards) 170 . . . . Rhema McKnight, 2002-06 (2,277 yards) Pass Receptions Per Game Season 7.75 . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 (93 in 12 games) 7.70 . . . . Tom Gatewood, 1970 (77 in 10 games) 6.86 . . . . Jim Seymour, 1966 (48 in 7 games)

Career 243.8. . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 yards in 49 games) 222.7. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 yards in 35 games) 187.3. . . Joe Theismann, 1968-70 (5,432 yards in 29 games) Games Gaining 200 Yards Total Offense or More Season 12 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 11 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 11 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005

Total Offense Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 20 attempts) 15.8 . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Nevada, 2009 (20 for 316 yards) 14.1 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i (Hawai’i Bowl), 2008 (28 for 395 yards) 13.7 . . . . John Huarte vs. Navy, 1964 (20 for 273 yards) Season (min. 1,000 yards) 9.37 . . . . George Gipp, 1920 (164 for 1,536 yards) 8.55 . . . . John Huarte, 1964 (242 for 2,069 yards)

Points Responsible For (rushing and passing) Game 37 . . . . . Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 (7 touchdowns worth 5 points each & 2 PATs)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 123

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Career (min. 2,000 yards) 7.46 . . . . John Huarte, 1962-64 (306 for 2,283 yards) 7.39 . . . . George Gipp, 1917-20 (556 for 4,110 yards)

HISTORY & RECORDS

Career 33 . . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 20 . . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 15 . . . . . Jarious Jackson, 1996-99 15 . . . . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Season 15 . . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 15 . . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2005 15 . . . . . Rhema McKnight, 2006 Career 12 . . . Michael Floyd, 2010 5.70 . . Michael Floyd, 2008-present (171 in 30 games) 12 . . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2006 5.30 . . . . Jim Seymour, 1966-68 (138 in 26 games) 5.23 . . . . Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (157 in 30 games) Career 28 . . . Michael Floyd, 2008-present Pass Receptions by a Tight End 27 . . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 Season 26 . . . . . Golden Tate, 2007-09 54 . . . . . Ken MacAfee, 1977 (797 yards) 47 . . . . . Anthony Fasano, 2005 (576 yards) Per Game (Season) 47 . . . . . John Carlson, 2006 (634 yards) 1.29 . . Michael Floyd, 2009 (9 in 7 games) 1.25 . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 (15 in 12 games) Career 1.25 . . . . Jeff Samardzija, 2005 (15 in 12 games) 128 . . . . Ken MacAfee, 1974-77 (1,759 yards) 120 . . . . Tony Hunter, 1979-82 (1,897 yards) (played TE in last 5 Per Game (Career) games in 1981 and all of 1982) 0.93 . . Michael Floyd, 2008-present (28 in 30 games) 100 . . . . John Carlson, 2004-07 (1,093 yards) 0.70 . . . . Golden Tate, 2007-09 (26 in 37 games) 0.63 . . . . Tom Gatewood, 1969-71 (19 in 30 games) Pass Receiving Yards Game TOTAL OFFENSE 276 . . . . Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (13 receptions) Total Offense Attempts 244 . . . . Golden Tate vs. Washington, 2009 (9 receptions) Game 217 . . . . Jack Snow vs. Wisconsin, 1964 (9 receptions) 75 . . . . . Terry Hanratty vs. Purdue, 1967 (420 yards) 71 . . . . . Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (512 yards) Season 1,496. . . Golden Tate, 2009 (93 receptions) Season 1,249. . . Jeff Samardzija, 2005 (77 receptions) 549 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,497 yards in 13 games) 1,149. . . Maurice Stovall, 2005 (69 receptions) 520 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 yards in 12 games) 494 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2008 (3,099 yards in 13 games) Career 2,707. . . Golden Tate, 2007-09 (157 receptions) Career 2,593. . . Jeff Samardzija, 2003-06 (179 receptions) 2,539. Michael Floyd, 2008-present (171 receptions) 1,856. . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 yards in 49 games) 1,285. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 yards in 35 games) 1,201. . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (7,479 yards in 44 games)

COACHES & STAFF

Plays Per Game (Season) 43.3 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (520 plays in 12 games) 42.2 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (549 plays in 13 games) 40.3 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (484 plays in 12 games)

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Pass Receiving Yards Per Game Season 124.7. . . Golden Tate, 2009 (1,496 in 12 games) 123.1. . . Jim Seymour, 1966 (862 in 7 games) 113.6. Michael Floyd, 2009 (795 in 7 games)

HERE COME THE IRISH

Touchdown Passes Per Game Season 2.85 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (37 in 13 games) 2.67 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (32 in 12 games) 2.33 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (28 in 12 games)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season 234 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (13 games) (2 rush TDs, 37 pass TDs) 198 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (12 games) (1 rush TD, 32 pass TDs) 186 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (12 games) ( 3 rush TDs, 28 pass TDs)

Career 53 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (43 games) 47 . . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (45 games) 36 . . . . . Louis (Red) Salmon, 1900-03

Career Per Game (Season) 606 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (6 rush TDs, 95 pass TDs) 1.78 . . . . Bill Downs, 1905 (16 in 9 games) 390 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (5 rush TDs, 60 pass TDs) 350 . . . . Rick Mirer, 1989-92 (17 rush TDs, 41 pass TDs, 2-pt. run) Per Game (Career) 1.25 . . . . Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (30 in 24 games) Points Responsible For Per Game Season First Notre Dame Touchdown 18.0 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (234 points in 13 games) Harry Jewett vs. Michigan – April 20, 1888 (5-yard run) 16.5 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (198 points in 12 games) 15.5 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (186 points in 12 games)

FIELD GOALS

Career 12.4 . . . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (606 pts in 49 games) 11.1 . . . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (390 in 35 games) 10.2 . . . . Terry Hanratty, 1966-68 (264 points in 26 games)

SCORING Points Game 37 . . . . . Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 . . . . . . . . (7 touchdowns worth 5 points each & 2 PATs) 30 . . . . . Bill Wolski vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (5 TDs) 30 . . . . . Alvin Berger vs. St. Viator, 1912 (5 TDs) 30 . . . . . Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (5 TDs) 30 . . . . . Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 . . . . . . . . (6 touchdowns worth 5 points each) Season 120 . . . . Jerome Bettis, 1991 (20 TDs) 110 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 (18 TDs, 2-pt. run) 108 . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 (18 TDs) 108 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1984 (18 TDs) Career 320 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (53 TDs, 2-pt. run) 294 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (39 FGs, 177 PATs) 282 . . . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (47 TDs) Points Per Game Season 12.0 . . . . Alvin Berger, 1912 (84 in 7 games) 11.7 . . . . Louis (Red) Salmon, 1903 (105 in 9 games) 10.0 . . . . Jerome Bettis, 1991 (120 in 12 games) 10.0 . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982 (110 in 11 games) Career 10.3 . . . . Stan Cofall, 1914-16 (246 in 24 games) 7.4 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (320 in 43 games) 7.1 . . . . . Gus Dorais, 1910-13 (198 in 28 games) Touchdowns Game 7 . . . . . . Art Smith vs. Loyola (Chicago), 1911 6 . . . . . . Bill Downs vs. DePauw, 1905 Season 20 . . . . . Jerome Bettis, 1991 (12 games) 18 . . . . . Golden Tate, 2009 (12 games) 18 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1983 (11 games) 18 . . . . . Allen Pinkett, 1984 (11 games)

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Field Goals Made Game 5 . . . . Nick Tausch vs. Washington, 2009 (5 atts.) 5 . . . . . . Nicholas Setta vs. Washington State, 2003 (6 atts.) 5 . . . . . . Nicholas Setta vs. Maryland, 2002 (5 atts.) 5 . . . . . . Craig Hentrich vs. Miami, 1990 (6 atts.) 4 . . . . . . 8 times - last: Brandon Walker vs. Pittsburgh, 2008 (6 atts.) Season 21 . . . . . John Carney, 1986 (28 atts., 11 games) 19 . . . . . Mike Johnston, 1982 (22 atts., 11 games) 18 . . . David Ruffer, 2010 (19 atts., 13 games) 18 . . . . . Harry Oliver, 1980 (23 atts., 11 games) Career 51 . . . . . John Carney, 1984-86 (69 atts., 44 games) 46 . . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (66 atts., 40 games) 39 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (56 atts., 46 games) 39 . . . . . Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (64 atts., 44 games) Field Goals Attempted Game 7 . . . . . . Gus Dorais vs. Texas, 1913 (made 3) 6 . . . . . . Brandon Walker vs. Syracuse, 2008 (made 3) 6 . . . . . . Nicholas Setta vs. Washington State, 2003 (made 5) 6 . . . . . . Craig Hentrich vs. Miami, 1990 (made 5) Season 28 . . . . . John Carney, 1986 (made 21 in 11 games) 25 . . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2002 (made 14 in 13 games) 24 . . . . . Brandon Walker, 2008 (made 14 in 13 games) Career 69 . . . . . John Carney, 1984-86 (made 51 in 44 games) 66 . . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (made 46 in 40 games) 64 . . . . . Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (made 39 in 44 games) Field Goal Percentage Season (min. 10 attempts) .947 . . David Ruffer, 2010 (18 of 19) .895 . . . . John Carney, 1984 (17 of 19) Career .958 . . David Ruffer, 2008-present (23 of 24) .739 . . . . John Carney, 1984-86 (51 of 69) Consecutive Field Goals Season 18 . . . David Ruffer, 2010 14 . . . Nick Tausch, 2009 13 . . . . . Mike Johnston, 1982

Career 23 . . . David Ruffer, 2009-10 14 . . . Nick Tausch, 2009 13 . . . . . Mike Johnston, 1982 Consecutive Regular-Season Games With a Field Goal 16 . . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000-02 (last 2 games of ’00, all 11 games of ’01, first 3 of ’02 - also ’01 Fiesta Bowl) 11 . . . David Ruffer, 2009-10 (last 3 games of ‘09, . . . . . . first 8 games of ‘10) 11 . . . . . John Carney, 1986 (all 11 games) First Notre Dame Field Goal Mike Daly vs. Chicago, 1897 (35 yards)

EXTRA POINTS Extra Point Conversions (PATs) Game 9 . . . . . . Ken Ivan vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (10 atts.) 9 . . . . . . Frank Winter vs. Englewood HS, 1900 (12 atts.) Season 52 . . . . . D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (54 atts.) 49 . . . . . Carl Gioia, 2006 (53 atts.) 48 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1991 (48 atts.) Career 177 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (180 atts.) 130 . . . . Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (143 atts.) 122 . . . . Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (132 atts.) Per Game (Season) 4.5 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1990 (45 in 10 games) 4.3 . . . . . D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (52 in 12 games) Per Game (Career) 4.4 . . . . . Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (122 in 28 games) Extra Point Attempts Game 12 . . . . . Frank Winter vs. Englewood H.S., 1900 (made 9) 10 . . . . . Ken Ivan vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (made 9) Season 54 . . . . . D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2005 (made 52) 53 . . . . . Carl Gioia, 2006 (made 49) 52 . . . . . Steve Oracko, 1949 (made 38) Career 180 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (made 177) 143 . . . . Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (made 130) 132 . . . . Scott Hempel, 1968-70 (made 122) Extra Point Percentage Season (min. 20 made) 1.000. . . Brandon Walker, 2008 (39 of 39) 1.000. . . Nicholas Setta, 2002 (32 of 32) 1.000. . . Nicholas Setta, 2001 (23 of 23) 1.000. . . Craig Hentrich, 1991 (48 of 48) 1.000. . . Craig Hentrich, 1990 (41 of 41) 1.000. . . Bob Thomas, 1972 (34 of 34) 1.000. . . Ted Gradel, 1987 (33 of 33) 1.000. . . Stefan Schroffner, 1994 (30 of 30) 1.000. . . John Carney, 1984 (25 of 25) .978 . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000 (44 of 45) .978 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989 (44 of 45)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Consecutive Extra Points Career 136 . . . . Craig Hentrich (from 9-30-89 vs. Purdue to 9-26-92 vs. Purdue, missed 2nd attempt vs. Purdue) 92 . . . . . Nicholas Setta (from 10-7-00 vs. Stanford to 10-11-03 ended by injury) 62 . . . . . Bob Thomas (from 11-6-71 vs. Pittsburgh to 10-20-73 vs. Army, missed 6th attempt vs. Army)

Career 294 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (177 PATs, 39 FGs) 247 . . . . Dave Reeve, 1974-77 (130 PATs, 39 FGs) 242 . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000-03 (104 PATs, 46 FGs)

Per Game (Career) 6.7 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (294 in 44 games) Two-Point Conversions Season 2 . . . . . . Marc Edwards, 1995 2 . . . . . . Bob Minnix, 1971 2 . . . . . . Bill Wolski, 1965

Two-Point Conversions Attempts Game 3 . . . . . . Joe Theismann vs. Pittsburgh, 1970 3 . . . . . . Terry Hanratty vs. Pittsburgh, 1966 3 . . . . . . John Huarte vs. Wisconsin, 1964 3 . . . . . . John Huarte vs. Michigan State, 1964

Career 10 . . . . . John Huarte, 1962-64 8 . . . . . . Terry Hanratty, 1966-68

Punt Return Yards Game 167 . . . . Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (9 returns) 157 . . . . Chet Grant vs. Case Tech, 1916 (3 returns) Season 459 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1965 (24 returns) 447 . . . . Tom Schoen, 1967 (42 returns) 405 . . . . Frank Carideo, 1929 (33 returns) Career 947 . . . . Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (92 returns) 869 . . . . Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (103 returns) 725 . . . . Vontez Duff, 2000-03 (73 returns) Per Game (Season) 49.7 . . . . Tom Schoen, 1967 (447 in 9 games) Per Game (Career) 33.8 . . . . Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (947 in 28 games) Punt Return Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 3 attempts) 52.3 . . . . Chet Grant vs. Case Tech, 1916 (3 for 157 yards) Game (min. 5 attempts) 22.0 . . . . Frank Carideo vs. Ga. Tech, 1929 (5 for 110 yards) Season (min. 1.5 attempts per game) *19.1. . . Nick Rassas, 1965 (459 on 24 atts.) Career (min. 1.5 attempts per game) 15.8 . . . . Allen Rossum, 1994-97 (427 on 27 atts.) *In 1996, Allen Rossum had only 15 punt returns, which does not meet the 1.5 per game requirement. However, he eclipsed the record based on his return yards (344) divided by the min. return amount of 17 (in 11 games). Rossum actually averaged 22.9 yards per return. Punt Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 . . . . . . Allen Rossum vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 2 . . . . . . Tim Brown vs. Michigan State, 1987 2 . . . . . . Vince McNally vs. Beloit, 1926

Season 37 . . . Theo Riddick (849 yards), 2009 33 . . . . . Armando Allen (740 yards), 2007 29 . . . Bennett Jackson (645 yards), 2010 Career 72 . . . . . Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (1,678 yards) 69 . . . . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (1,613 yards) 54 . . . . . Armando Allen, 2007-10 (1,247 yards) Per Game (Career) 2.23 . . .Bennett Jackson, 2010-present (29 in 13 games) 1.86 . . Theo Riddick, 2009-present (39 in 21 games) 1.54 . . . . Armando Allen, 2007-10 (54 in 35 games) Kickoff Returns Yards Game 253 . . . . Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 (4 returns) 192 . . . . Raghib Ismail vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 returns) 174 . . . . Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (4 returns) Season 849 . . Theo Riddick, 2009 (37 returns) 704 . . . . Armando Allen, 2007 (33 returns) 698 . . . . Tim Brown, 1986 (25 returns) Career 1,678. . . Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (72 returns) 1,613. . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (69 returns) 1,271. . . Raghib Ismail, 1988-90 (46 returns) Per Game (Season) 70.8 . . Theo Riddick, 2009 (849 in 12 games) 70.0 . . . . Paul Castner, 1922 (490 in 7 games) Per Game (Career) 42.1 . . Theo Riddick, 2009-present (885 in 21 games) 37.5 . . . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (1,613 in 43 returns) Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt Game (min. 2 returns) 85.0 . . . . Raghib Ismail vs. Rice, 1988 (2 for 170)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 125

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Season 9 . . . . . . John Huarte, 1964 6 . . . . . . Terry Hanratty, 1966

Per Game (Career) 3.3 . . . . . Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (92 in 28 games)

HISTORY & RECORDS

Two-Point Conversions By Pass Season 2 . . . . . . Steve Beuerlein, 1986 (5 atts.) 2 . . . . . . John Huarte, 1964 (9 atts.)

Per Game (Season) 4.7 . . . . . Tom Schoen, 1967 (42 in 9 games)

KICKOFF RETURNS Kickoff Returns Game 8 . . . . . . George Gipp (157 yards) vs. Army, 1920 7 . . . . . . Julius Jones (163 yards) vs. Pittsburgh, 1999 6 . . . . . . Mark McLane (95 yards) vs. USC, 1974 6 . . . . . . Jack Landry (112 yards) vs. Michigan State, 1951 6 . . . . Theo Riddick (122 yards) at Stanford, 2009 6 . . . . Theo Riddick (129 yards) vs. Washington, 2009 6 . . . . Bennett Jackson (123 yards) vs. Navy, 2010 6 . . . . Bennett Jackson (126 yards) vs. Tulsa, 2010

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Per Game (Season) 8.1 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1990 (89 in 11 games)

Career 103 . . . . Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (869 yards) 92 . . . . . Frank Carideo, 1928-30 (947 yards) 88 . . . . . Harry Stuhldreher, 1922-24 (701 yards)

Career 3 . . . . . . Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 3 . . . . . . Allen Rossum, 1994-96 3 . . . . . . Ricky Watters, 1987-90 3 . . . . . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 3 . . . . . . Nick Rassas, 1963-65

COACHES & STAFF

Season 91 . . . David Ruffer, 2010 (18 FGs, 32 PATs) 89 . . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1990 (16 FGs, 41 PATs) 87 . . . . . Kevin Pendergast, 1993 (14 FGs, 45 PATs) 87 . . . . . John Carney, 1986 (21 FGs, 24 PATs)

Season 42 . . . . . Tom Schoen, 1967 (447 yards) 40 . . . . . Vontez Duff, 2002 (385 yards) 40 . . . . . Gene Edwards, 1925 (173 yards)

Season 3 . . . . . . Allen Rossum, 1996 3 . . . . . . Tim Brown, 1987 3 . . . . . . Nick Rassas, 1965

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Points by Kicking (PATs and FGs) Game 17 . . . .Nick Tausch (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Washington, 2009 17 . . . . . Nicholas Setta (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Washington State, 2003 17 . . . . . Craig Hentrich (5 FGs, 2 PATs) vs. Miami, 1990 16 . . . . . Nicholas Setta (5FGs, 1 PAT) vs. Maryland, 2002

PUNT RETURNS Punt Returns Game 9 . . . . . . Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (167 yards)

HERE COME THE IRISH

Career (min. 50 made) .990 . . . . Nicholas Setta, 2000-2003 (104 of 105) .984 . . . . Brandon Walker, 2007-10 (61 of 62) .983 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (177 of 180)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season (min. 0.5 returns per game) 44.5 . . . . Paul Castner, 1922 (11 for 490) Career (min. 0.5 returns per game) 36.5 . . . . Paul Castner, 1920-22 (21 for 767) Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail vs. Michigan, 1989 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail vs. Rice, 1988 2 . . . . . . Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Season 2 . . . . . . Allen Rossum, 1997 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1989 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1988 2 . . . . . . Tim Brown, 1986 2 . . . . . . Nick Eddy, 1966 2 . . . . . . Johnny Lattner, 1953 2 . . . . . . Paul Castner, 1922 Career 5 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1988-90

TOTAL KICKOFF RETURNS (Combined punt and kickoff returns) Returns (punts & kickoffs) Game 10 . . . . . George Gipp vs. Army, 1920 (2 PR, 8 KR, 207 yards) 9 . . . . . . Tom Schoen vs. Pittsburgh, 1967 (9 PR, 167 yards) Season 59 . . . . . Vontez Duff, 2002 (40 PR, 19 KR, 941 yards) 57 . . . . . Tim Brown, 1987 (34 PR, 23 KR, 857 yards) 43 . . . . . Gene Edwards, 1925 (40 PR, 3 KR, 213 yards) Career 120 . . . . Vontez Duff, 2000-2003 (73 PR, 47 KR, 1,955 yards) 110 . . . . Julius Jones, 1999-2003 (38 PR, 72 KR, 2,104 yards) 105 . . . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (36 PR, 69 KR, 2,089 yards) Per Game (Season) 5.2 . . . . . Tim Brown, 1987 (57 in 11 games) Return Yards (punts & kickoffs) Game 254 . . . . Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (80 PR, 174 KR) 253 . . . . Paul Castner vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 (253 KR) Season 911 . . . . Vontez Duff, 2002 (526 KR, 385 PR) 857 . . . . Tim Brown, 1987 (401 PR, 456 KR) 849 . . Theo Riddick, 2009 (0 PR, 849 KR) Career 2,104. . . Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (426 PR, 1678 KR) 2,089. . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (476 PR, 1613 KR) 1,955. . . Vontez Duff, 2000-2003 (725 PR, 1230 KR) Per Game (Season) 77.9 . . . . Tim Brown, 1987 (857 in 11 games) Per Game (Career) 48.6 . . . . Tim Brown, 1984-87 (2,089 in 43 games)

Kick Return Yards Per Attempt (punts & kickoffs) Game (min. 5 attempts) 35.0 . . . . Julius Jones vs. Nebraska, 2000 (5 for 175) 30.6 . . . . Tim Brown vs. USC, 1986 (5 for 153) 26.4 . . . . Allen Rossum vs. Boston College, 1997 (5 for 132) Season (min. 1.5 per game) 29.7 . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1988 (17 for 505) 28.6 . . . . Tim Brown, 1986 (27 for 773) 28.0 . . . . Paul Hornung, 1956 (20 for 559) Career (min. 1.5 per game) 22.7 . . Theo Riddick, 2009-present (39 for 885) 22.6 . . . . Raghib Ismail, 1988-90 (71 for 1607) 22.0 . . . . Jim Stone, 1977-80 (49 for 1079) Kick Returns for Touchdowns (punts & kickoffs) Game 2 . . . . . . Allen Rossum (PR) vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail (KR) vs. Rice, 1988 2 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail (PR, KR) vs. Michigan, 1989 2 . . . . . . Tim Brown (PR) vs. Michigan State, 1987 2 . . . . . . Vince McNally (PR) vs. Beloit, 1926 2 . . . . . . Paul Castner (KR) vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Season 4 . . . . . . Allen Rossum (3 PR, 1 KR), 1996 3 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail (1 PR, 2 KR), 1989 3 . . . . . . Tim Brown (3 PR), 1987 3 . . . . . . Nick Rassas (3 PR), 1965 Career 6 . . . . . . Allen Rossum (3 PR, 3 KR), 1994-97 6 . . . . . . Tim Brown (3 PR, 3 KR), 1984-87 6 . . . . . . Raghib Ismail (5 KR, 1 PR), 1988-90 3 . . . . . . Vontez Duff (1PR, 2KR), 2000-03 3 . . . . . . Nick Rassas (3 PR), 1965 3 . . . . . . Ricky Watters (3 PR), 1987-90

ALL-PURPOSE RUNNING (Yardage from rushing, receiving and all returns) All-Purpose Yards Game 361 . . . . . Willie Maher vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (107 rushing, 80 PR, 174 KR) 357 . . . . George Gipp vs. Army, 1920 (150 rushing, 50 PR, 157 KR) 276 . . . . Jim Seymour vs. Purdue, 1966 (276 receiving) Season 1,937. . . Tim Brown, 1986 (254 rushing, 910 receiving, 75 PR, 698 KR) 1,915. . . .Golden Tate, 2009 (186 rushing, 1,496 receiving, 171 PR, 62 KR) 1,847. . . Tim Brown, 1987 (144 rushing, 846 receiving, 401 PR, 456 KR) Career 5,462. . . Julius Jones, 1999-2001, 2003 (3,108 rushing, 250 receiving, 426 PR, 1,678 KR) 5,327. . . Autry Denson, 1995-98 (4,318 rushing, 432 receiving, 273 KR, 304 PR) 5,259. . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (4,131 rushing, 774 receiving, 354 KR) Per Game (Season) 176.1. . . Tim Brown, 1986 (1,937 in 11 games)

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Per Game (Career) 122.3. . . Allen Pinkett, 1982-85 (5,259 in 43 games)

TOTAL YARDAGE (Yardage from rushing, passing, receiving and all returns) Total Yardage Game 519 . . . . Joe Theismann vs. USC, 1970 (526 passing, 7 receiving, -14 rushing) 479 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Michigan State, 2005 (487 passing, -8 rushing) 463 . . . . Brady Quinn vs. Purdue, 2005 (440 passing, 23 rushing) Season 4,009. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (3,919 passing, 90 rushing) 3,627. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,722 passing, -95 rushing) 3,497. . . Brady Quinn, 2006 (3,426 passing, 71 rushing) Career 11,944 . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,762 passing, 182 rushing) 7,793. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (8,148 passing, -355 rushing) 7,479. . . Ron Powlus, 1994-97 (7,602 passing, minus-123 rushing) Per Game (Season) 334.1. . . Brady Quinn, 2005 (4,009 in 12 games) 302.3. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2009 (3,627 in 12 games) 282.0. . . Joe Theismann, 1970 (2,820 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 243.8. . . Brady Quinn, 2003-06 (11,944 in 49 games) 222.7. . . Jimmy Clausen, 2007-09 (7,793 in 35 games) 173.3. Dayne Crist, 2009-present (2,253 in 13 games)

PUNTING Punts Game 15 . . . . . Marchy Schwartz vs. Army, 1931 (509 yards) Season 78 . . . . . Joey Hildbold, 2002 (3,038 yards) 77 . . . . . Blair Kiel, 1982 (3,267 yards) 76 . . . . . D.J. Fitzpatrick, 2004 (3,175 yards) Career 259 . . . . Blair Kiel, 1980-83 (10,534 yards) 256 . . . . Joey Hildbold, 1999-2002 (10,304 yards) 209 . . . . Joe Restic, 1975-78 (8,409 yards) Punts Per Game Season 7.4 . . . . . Fred Evans, 1941 (67 in 9 games) Career 5.57 . . . . Joey Hildbold, 1999-2002 (256 in 46 games) Punting Average Game (min. 5 punts) 51.9 . . . . Geoff Price vs. Michigan, 2006 (7 for 363 yards) Game (min. 10 punts) 44.8 . . . . Paul Castner vs. Purdue, 1921 (12 for 537 yards) Season (min. 25 punts) 45.4 . . . . Geoff Price, 2006 (50 for 2,272 yards) Career (min. 50 punts) 44.1 . . . . Craig Hentrich, 1989-92 (118 for 5,204 yards)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Season 10 . . . . . Mike Townsend, 1972 (39 yards) 9 . . . . . . Tom MacDonald, 1962 (81 yards) 8 . . . . . . Angelo Bertell, 1942 (41 yards) 8 . . . . . . Tony Carey, 1964 (121 yards) 8 . . . . . . Todd Lyght, 1989 (42 yards)

Season 2 . . . . . . Tom Zbikowski, 2005 2 . . . . . . Shane Walton, 2002 2 . . . . . . Allen Rossum, 1995 2 . . . . . . Dave Waymer, 1979 2 . . . . . . Bobby Leopold, 1977 2 . . . . . . Randy Harrison, 1974 2 . . . . . . Tom Schoen, 1966

Career 12 . . . . . Ross Browner, 1973, 1975-77 9 . . . . . . Steve Lawrence, 1983-86

Career 3 . . . . . . Shane Walton, 1999-2002 3 . . . . . . Allen Rossum, 1994-97 3 . . . . . . Bobby Leopold, 1976-78 3 . . . . . . Tom Schoen, 1965-67

Season 2 . . . . . . Gerome Sapp, 2001 2 . . . . . . Rocky Boiman, 2001 2 . . . . . . Donald Dykes, 2001 2 . . . . . . Tony Driver, 2000 2 . . . . . . Anthony Denman, 1999 2 . . . . . . Ivory Covington, 1996

Tackles by a Linebacker (since 1956) Game 26 . . . . . Bob Crable vs. Clemson, 1979 26 . . . . . Bob Golic vs. Michigan, 1978

Career 4 . . . . . . Tony Driver, 1997-2000

Interceptions by a Linebacker Season 5 . . . . . . Lyron Cobbins, 1995 (86 yards) 5 . . . . . . John Pergine, 1966 (72 yards)

Career 521 . . . . Bob Crable, 1978-81 479 . . . . Bob Golic, 1975-78 398 . . . . Steve Heimkreiter, 1975-78

Career 9 . . . . . . John Pergine, 1965-67 (91 yards)

Tackles by a Front Four Lineman (since 1956) Season 113 . . . . Steve Niehaus, 1975 112 . . . . Trevor Laws, 2007

Season 197 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1965 (6 returns) 151 . . . . Frank Carideo, 1929 (5 returns) 136 . . . . Tom Zbikowski, 2005 (5 returns)

Per Game (Season) 19.7 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1965 (197 in 10 games) Per Game (Career) 10.5 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1963-65 (220 in 21 games)

Season (min. 4 returns) 33.8 . . . . Luther Bradley, 1975 (4 for 135 yards) 32.8 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1965 (6 for 197 yards)

Career 2 . . . . . . Tony Driver, 2000 2 . . . . . . Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 Note: The NCAA decided to include all bowl game statistics along with regular-season statistics starting in 2003. Before the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 season, all bowl game statistics were not reflected in a playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final year stats and the NCAA decided not to make the ruling retroactive. Therefore, players who participated in bowl games before the 2003 season do not have their respective bowl game statistics reflected on these lists.

Career 340 . . . . Ross Browner, 1973, 75-77 290 . . . . Steve Niehaus, 1972-75 Tackles for Loss (since 1967) Season 28 . . . . . Ross Browner, 1976 (203 yards) 21 . . . . . Anthony Weaver, 2001 (56 yards) 19 . . . . . Justin Tuck, 2003 (117 yards) Career 77 . . . . . Ross Browner, 1973, 1975-77 (515 yards) 43 . . . . . Justin Tuck, 2002-04 (210 yards) 42 . . . . . Anthony Weaver, 1998-2001 (121 yards) Passes Broken Up (since 1956) Season 14 . . . . . Shane Walton, 2002 13 . . . . . Clarence Ellis, 1969 12 . . . . . Dave Waymer, 1978 Career 32 . . . . . Clarence Ellis, 1969-71 27 . . . . . Luther Bradley, 1973, 1975-77 25 . . . . . Shane Walton, 1999-02

Career (min. 6 returns) 31.4 . . . . Nick Rassas, 1963-65 (7 for 220) 28.4 . . . . Tom Zbikowski, 2004-07 (7 for 199) 23.9 . . . . Tom Gibbons, 1977-80 (9 for 215)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 127

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Interception Yards Per Return Game (min. 2 returns) 51.5 . . . . Luther Bradley vs. Purdue, 1975 (2 for 103 yards)

Season 2 . . . . . . Tony Driver, 2000

HISTORY & RECORDS

Career 256 . . . . Dave Duerson, 1979-82 (12 returns) 233 . . . . Steve Lawrence, 1983-86 (10 returns) 226 . . . . Tom Schoen, 1965-67 (11 returns)

Fumble Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 . . . . . . Tony Driver vs. Navy, 2000

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Per Game (Career) 0.6 . . . . . Tom MacDonald, 1961-63 (15 in 24 games)

Season 187 . . . . Bob Crable, 1979 167 . . . . Bob Crable, 1981 160 . . . . Steve Heimkreiter, 1978

Interception Return Yards Game 103 . . . . Luther Bradley vs. Purdue, 1975 (2 returns)

Fumble Returns Game 2 . . . . . . Tony Driver vs. Navy, 2000

COACHES & STAFF

Per Game (Season) 1.0 . . . . . Mike Townsend, 1972 (10 in 10 games) 0.9 . . . . . Tom MacDonald, 1962 (9 in 10 games)

Fumbles Recovered (since 1952) Season 7 . . . . . . Cedric Figaro, 1986

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Career 17 . . . . . Luther Bradley, 1973, 1975-77 (218 yards) 15 . . . . . Tom MacDonald, 1961-63 (167 yards) 13 . . . . . John Lattner, 1951-53 (128 yards) 13 . . . . . Clarence Ellis, 1969-71 (157 yards) 13 . . . . . Ralph Stepaniak, 1969-71 (179 yards) 13 . . . . . Mike Townsend, 1971-73 (86 yards) 13 . . . . . Joe Restic, 1975-78 (176 yards)

Interception Returns for Touchdowns Game 2 . . . . . . Dave Waymer vs. Miami, 1979

HERE COME THE IRISH

DEFENSE Interceptions Game 3 . . . . . . 14 players - last: Harrison Smith vs. Miami, Fla. . . . . . . . . (Sun Bowl), 2010

TEAM RECORDS SINGLE GAME OFFENSE Rushing Rushing Attempts 91 . . . vs. Navy, 1969 (597 yards) Fewest Rushing Attempts 17 . . . vs. Michigan, 2006 (4 yards) 17 . . . vs. Michigan State, 2006 (47 yards)

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 104 . . vs. Iowa, 1968 (587 yards) Fewest Total Offense Attempts 31 . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1937 (87 yards) Total Offense Yards 720 . . vs. Navy, 1969 (99 attempts)

Interceptions Interceptions 7 . . . . vs. Northwestern, 1971 (185 yards) 7 . . . . vs. Wisconsin, 1943 (75 yards) Interception Yards 185 . . vs. Northwestern, 1971 (7 returns)

Rushing Yards 629 . . vs. Drake, 1931 Modern Record: 597 vs. Navy, 1969

Fewest Total Offense Yards 12 . . . vs. Michigan State, 1965 (42 attempts)

Interception Returns for Touchdowns 2 . . . . vs. Miami, 1979 2 . . . . vs. Northwestern, 1971 2 . . . . vs. USC, 1966

Fewest Rushing Yards -12 . . vs. Michigan State, 1965 (31 attempts)

Total Offense Average Per Attempt 12.9 . vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (36 for 464) Modern Record: 10.2 vs. Navy, 1949 (50 for 511)

Punt Returns Punt Returns 13 . . . vs. Wabash, 1924; Modern Record: 12 vs. Iowa, 1939

Rushing Yards Per Attempt Scoring 12.9 . . vs. Kalamazoo, 1923 (36 for 464 yards) Modern Record: 10.0 vs. Great Lakes, 1942 (25 for 250 yards) Points 142 . . vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: Rushing Touchdowns 69 . . . vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 27 . . . vs. American Medical, 1905 69 . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 Modern Record: 10 vs. Dartmouth, 1944 Passing Pass Attempts 63 . . . vs. Purdue, 1967 (completed 29) Fewest Pass Attempts 0 . . . . many times Modern Record: 1 vs. Iowa, 1945 Pass Completions 37 . . . vs. Navy, 2009 (attempted 51) Fewest Pass Completions 0 . . . . many times Modern Record: 0 vs. Iowa, 1945 Consecutive Pass Completions 14 . . . vs. Michigan State, 1997 14 . . . vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl), 2006 Completion Percentage (min. 20 attempts) .857 . vs. Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i (Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Bowl), 2008 (24 of 28) Passing Yards 526 . . vs. USC, 1970 (33 of 58) Fewest Passing Yards -7 . . . vs. Iowa, 1948 Passes Had Intercepted 8 . . . . vs. Army, 1944

Touchdowns 27 . . . vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 10 . . . vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 10 . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 10 . . . vs. Dartmouth, 1944

Punt Return Yards 231 . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (6 returns) Punt Return Yards Per Attempt (minimum 3) 38.5 . vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (6 for 231) Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns 9 . . . . vs. Iowa, 1956 (179 yards) 9 . . . . vs. Army, 1945 (137 yards) Kickoff Return Yards 354 . . vs. Kalamazoo, 1922 Modern Record: 192 vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 returns)

Extra Points 12 . . . vs. Rose Poly, 1914 Modern Record: 9 . . . . vs. Georgia Tech, 1977 9 . . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1965

Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt (min. 3) 64.0 . vs. Michigan, 1989 (3 for 192)

Two-Point Conversions 2 . . . . vs. USC, 1986 2 . . . . vs. Michigan State, 1964

Fumble Returns Fumble Returns 2 . . . . vs. Purdue, 2000 (58 yards) 2 . . . . vs. Navy, 2000 (46 yards) 2 . . . . vs. Vanderbilt, 1995 (15 yards)

Two-Point Conversion Attempts 4 . . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1970 4 . . . . vs. Michigan State, 1964 Field Goals 5 . . . . vs. Washington, 2009 (5 attempts) 5 . . . . vs. Washington State, 2003 (6 attempts) 5 . . . . vs. Maryland, 2002 (5 attempts) 5 . . . . vs. Miami, 1990 (6 attempts)

Fumble Return Yards 96 . . . vs. Michigan State, 1998 (1 return) Punting Punts 16 . . . vs. Indiana, 1921 Modern Record: 16 vs. Army, 1941

Fewest Punts 0 . . . . several times - last: vs. Navy, 2009 Field Goal Attempts 7 . . . . vs. Texas, 1913 Modern Record: 6 vs. Miami, 1990 (made 5); vs. Washington Punting Average (minimum 5) 52.2 . vs. Arizona State (5 for 261), 1998 State, 2003 (made 5)

Consecutive Pass Attempts Without Interception 47 . . . vs. BYU, 2004 Touchdown Passes 6 . . . . vs. BYU, 2005

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11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Rushing Yards Per Attempt 6.2 . . . 1921 (556 for 3,430 yards in 11 games) Modern Record: 5.4 . . . 1946 (567 for 3,061 yards in 9 games)

Total Offense Yards Per Attempt 6.72 . . 1921 (671 for 4,512 yards) Modern Record: 6.59 – 1991 (830 for 5,467 yards)

Passing Pass Attempts 481 . . 2010 (completed 285 in 13 games)

First Downs by Passing 24 . . . vs. Navy, 2009

Pass Completions 301 . . 2009 (attempted 447 in 12 games)

Fewest First Downs by Passing 0 . . . . many times (most recent: vs. Pittsburgh, 1989)

Pass Completions Per Game 25.1 . . 2009 (301 in 12 games)

First Downs by Penalty 6 . . . . vs. North Carolina State, 2003

Completion Percentage .673 . . 2009 (301 of 447 attempts)

Extra Point Percentage 100.0. 1990 (41 of 41) 100.0. 1987 (36 of 36) 100.0. 1972 (34 of 34)

Penalties Penalties 20 . . . vs. Beloit, 1926 Modern Record: 20 vs. Nebraska, 1948

Passes Had Intercepted 22 . . . 1958

Two-Point Conversions Attempts 12 . . . 1964

Lowest Pass Interception Percentage .011 . . 2009 (5 of 447 attempts)

Two-Point Conversions 3 . . . . 1999, 1971, 1970, 1965, 1958

Passing Yards 3,963. 2005 (294 completions in 454 attempts)

Field Goals 21 . . . 2003 (27 attempts), 1986 (28 attempts)

Passing Yards Per Game 330.3. 2005 (3,963 in 12 games)

Consecutive Games With a Field Goal 17 . . . from 2001-02

Average Passing Yards Per Attempt (min. 125 attempts) 10.0 . . 1993 (185 for 1,857 yards)

Safeties 2 . . . . 2002, 1989, 1987, 1983, 1979, 1973, 1959, 1958, 1954, 1949

Average Passing Yards Per Completion (min. 75 completions) 17.5 . . 1964 (120 for 2,105 yards)

Interceptions Interceptions 29 . . . 1977 (374 yards)

Touchdown Passes 37 . . . 2006

Interception Yards 497 . . 1966 (26 returns)

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 945 . . 2005 (5,728 yards)

Interception Yards Per Return (min. 10 returns) 21.8 . . 1998 (12 for 261)

Total Offense Attempts Per Game 92.4 . . 1970 (924 in 10 games – NCAA record)

Interception Returns for Touchdowns 4 . . . . 2002, 1966

Total Offense Yards 5,728. 2005 (945 attempts)

Fumbles Most Opponent Fumbles 51 . . . 1952

Fewest Penalties 0 . . . . vs. Ohio State, 1935 0 . . . . vs. USC, 1981 0 . . . . vs. Miami, 1981 0 . . . . vs. LSU, 1997 Most Penalty Yards 175 . . vs. SMU, 1954 Fumbles Fumbles 10 . . . vs. Northwestern, 1931 Modern Record: 10 . . . vs. Oklahoma, 1952 10 . . . vs. Purdue, 1952 Fumbles Lost 7 . . . . vs. Michigan State, 1952

SEASON OFFENSE Rushing

Rushing Attempts 684 . . 1974 (3,119 yards in 11 games) Rushing Attempts Per Game 67.3 . . 1973 (673 in 10 games) Rushing Yards 3,502. 1973 (673 attempts in 11 games)

Total Offense Yards Per Game 510.5. 1970 (5,105 in 10 games)

Touchdowns 59 . . . 1991 Touchdowns Per Game 7.9 . . . 1912 (55 in 7 games) Modern Record: 5.3 – 1949 (53 in 10 games) Extra Points 57 . . . 1991

Most Opponent Fumbles Lost 28 . . . 1952

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 129

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Fewest First Downs by Rushing 1 . . . . vs. Michigan, 2006 1 . . . . vs. Michigan State, 1965 1 . . . . vs. Minnesota, 1938 1 . . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1937 1 . . . . vs. Nebraska, 1917

Points Per Game 55.6 . . 1912 (389 in 7 games) Modern Record: 37.6 – 1968 (376 in 10 games)

HISTORY & RECORDS

Rushing Touchdowns (11 games) 42 . . . 1989

2010 SEASON REVIEW

First Downs by Rushing 31 . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1993

Pass Attempts Per Game 37.8 . . 2005 (attempted 454 in 12 games)

Scoring Points 440 . . 2005

COACHES & STAFF

Rushing Yards Per Game 350.2. 1973 (3,502 yards in 10 games)

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Fewest First Downs 2 . . . . vs. Nebraska, 1917 Modern Record: 3 vs. Pittsburgh, 1937

HERE COME THE IRISH

First Downs First Downs 36 . . . vs. Army, 1974

TEAM RECORDS Punt Returns Punt Returns 66 . . . 1921 Modern Record: 58 – 1939 (617 yards) Punt Return Yards 617 . . 1939 (58 returns)

First Downs by Passing 169 . . 2005 First Downs by Penalty 22 . . . 1997

Punt Return Yards Per Game 68.6 . . 1939 (617 in 9 games)

Penalties Penalties 101 . . 1926 Modern Record: 98 – 1952 (933 yards)

Punt Return Yards Per Attempt 18.7 . . 1965 (25 for 468)

Fewest Penalties 29 . . . 1939, 1937

Punt Returns for Touchdowns 5 . . . . 1996

Penalty Yards Per Game 93.3 . . 1952 (933 in 10 games)

Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns 58 . . . 2007 (1,142 yards)

Fewest Penalty Yards 225 . . 1939

Kickoff Return Yards 1,223. 1999 (53 returns) Kickoff Return Yards Per Game 117.4. 1956 (1,174 in 10 games) Kickoff Return Yards Per Attempt 32.2 . . 1922 (36 for 1,160 yards) Modern Record: 27.6 – 1957 (25 for 689 yards) Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns 5 . . . . 1922 Fumble Returns Fumble Returns 5 . . . . 1996 (72 yards) Fumble Return Yards 122 . . 2003 (4 returns) Fumble Returns for Touchdowns 2 . . . . 1996, 1998, 2000 Punting Punts 90 . . . 1934 Modern Record: 85 – 1941, 1939

Fumbles Fumbles 57 . . . 1952 Fewest Fumbles 12 . . . 2000 Fumbles Lost 29 . . . 1952 Fewest Fumbles Lost 4 . . . . 2000

SINGLE GAME DEFENSE Rushing Defense Fewest Rushing Attempts 8 . . . . by Kalamazoo, 1923 Modern Record: 15 by Pittsburgh (15 yards), 1968 Fewest Rushing Yards –51 . . by Wisconsin (28 attempts), 1964 Most Rushing Yards Lost 141 . . by USC (43 attempts), 1961 Fewest Rushing Yards Per Attempt –1.8 . by Wisconsin (28 for –51), 1964

Fewest Punts 3 . . . . 1968 Punting Average 45.4 . . 2006 (50 for 2,272 yards) First Downs First Downs 314 . . 2005

Pass Defense Fewest Pass Attempts 0 . . . . by Carnegie Tech, 1925 & St. Louis, 1922 Modern Record: 1 by Georgia Tech, 1976 Fewest Pass Completions 0 . . . . many times - last: Georgia Tech, 1976

First Downs Per Game 29.2 . . 1968 (292 in 10 games) First Downs by Rushing 193 . . 1989

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Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 25.0 . . (225 in 9 games), 1937

Fewest Passing Yards 0 . . . . many times - last: Georgia Tech, 1976

Total Defense Fewest Total Offense Yards –17 . . by St. Louis, 1922 Modern Record: 2 by Carnegie Tech, 1941 First Downs Fewest First Downs 0 . . . . by Wabash, 1924; Kalamazoo, 1923; St. Louis, 1922; Michigan State, 1921 Modern Record: 1 by USC, 1950 & Carnegie Tech, 1941 Fumbles Most Fumbles 11 . . . by Purdue, 1952 Most Fumbles Lost 8 . . . . by Purdue, 1952

SEASON DEFENSE Rushing Defense Fewest Rushing Attempts Allowed Per Game 29.2 . . 1920 (263 in 9 games) Modern Record: 35.7 – 1946 (321 in 9 games) Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed 495 – 1921 Modern Record: 611 – 1941 (340 attempts) Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game 45.0 . . 1921 (495 in 11 games) Modern Record: 67.9 – 1941 (611 in 9 games) Fewest Rushing Yards Per Attempt 1.4 . . . 1921 (365 for 495 yards) Modern Record: 1.8 – 1941 (340 for 611 yards) Rushing Yards Lost by Opponents 578 – 1949 Pass Defense Fewest Pass Attempts Allowed Per Game 6.9 . . . 1925 (69 in 10 games) Modern Record: 9.7 – 1937 (87 in 9 games) Fewest Pass Completions Allowed Per Game 1.6 . . . 1924 (14 in 9 games) Modern Record: 3.0 – 1937 (27 in 9 games) Lowest Completion Percentage .215 . . 1924 (14 of 65) Modern Record: .306 – 1938 (41 of 134) Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 15.6 . . 1924 (140 in 9 games) Modern Record: 49.4 – 1938 (445 in 9 games) Fewest Touchdown Passes Allowed 0 . . . . 1931, 1924, 1922, 1921 Modern Record: 1 – 1946, 1940 Most Quarterback Sacks 41 . . . 1996

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Consecutive Wins 23 . . . Sept. 10, 1988 to Nov. 25, 1989 Consecutive Games Without Defeat 39 . . . (37 wins, 2 ties) Sept. 28, 1946 to Oct. 30, 1950 27 . . . (24 wins, 3 ties) Nov. 12, 1910 to Oct. 17, 1914 26 . . . (25 wins, 1 tie) Oct. 5, 1929 to Nov. 21, 1931

Fewest Total Offense Yards 651 . . 1924 Modern Record: 1,275 – 1946

Consecutive Losses 8 . . . . Oct. 1, 1960 to Nov. 19, 1960

Fewest Total Offense Yards Per Attempt 1.8 . . . 1921 (468 for 843 yards) Modern Record: 2.7 – 1941 (481 for 1,283 yards) Scoring Fewest Points Allowed 0 . . . . 1903 (9 games) Modern Record: 24, 1946 (9 games)

Fewest Punt Return Yards 47 . . . 1954

1st quarter 35 . . . vs. Kalamazoo, 1921 Consecutive Wins at Home 40 . . . Nov. 9, 1907 to Nov. 9, 1918 (Great Lakes ended with Modern Record: 32 vs. Tulane, 1947 7-7 tie) 2nd quarter 40 . . . vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 Consecutive Wins in Notre Dame Stadium 28 . . . Nov. 21, 1942 to Oct. 7, 1950 (Purdue ended with 3rd quarter 28-14 victory) 22 . . . vs. St. Viator, 1912 Modern Record: 28 vs. Rutgers, 2002 Consecutive Games Without Defeat at Home 93 . . . (90 wins, 3 ties) 4th quarter Oct. 28, 1905 to Nov. 17, 1928 32 . . . vs. St. Viator, 1912 (Carnegie Tech ended with 27-7 victory) Modern Record: 28 vs. Illinois, 1941 Consecutive Games Scoring 131 . . Sept. 24, 1966 to Sept. 9, 1978 (Missouri ended streak with 3-0 victory) Consecutive Shutouts 9 . . . . 1903

Fewest Punt Return Yards Per Attempt 4.7 . . . 2000 (33 for 156 yards)

Consecutive Games Shut Out by Opponents 4 . . . . Oct. 21, 1933 to Nov. 11, 1933

Most Opponent Punts Blocked 7 . . . . 1933, 1932 Modern Record: 4 – 2000, 1949, 1938

Consecutive Capacity Crowds in Notre Dame Stadium 219 . . Sept. 27, 1974 to present

Fewest First Downs by Rushing Allowed 27 – 1932, 1923 Modern Record: 40 – 1946 Fewest First Downs by Passing Allowed 8 . . . . 1924 Modern Record: 14 – 1937

Home Away Neutral Sites Total

Won 456 283 106 845

Lost 116 143 36 295

Tied 13 22 7 42

Pct. .791 .656 .735 .733

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 131

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Miscellaneous Win-Loss Record (includes bowl games)

HISTORY & RECORDS

First Downs Fewest First Downs Allowed 42 . . . 1924 Modern Record: 61 – 1937

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Punting Most Opponent Punts 119 . . 1921 Modern Record: 98 – 1939

Consecutive Quarters Opponents Held Without a TD 23 . . . (1st quarter 10-18-80 vs. Army through 3rd quarter 11-22-80 vs. Air Force)

COACHES & STAFF

Punt Returns Fewest Punt Returns 5 . . . . 1968 (52 yards)

Second Half 64 . . . vs. St. Viator, 1912 Modern Record: 41 vs. Navy, 1993

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Fewest Total Offense Yards Allowed Per Game 72.3 . . 1924 (651 in 9 games) Modern Record: 141.7 – 1946 (1275 in 9 games)

Most Points Scored in Each Half and Quarter (game was divided into quarters in 1910) First Half 111 . . vs. American Medical, 1905 Modern Record: 49 vs. Pittsburgh, 1968

HERE COME THE IRISH

Total Defense Fewest Total Offense Attempts Allowed Per Game 37.1 . . 1924 Modern Record: 46.1 – 1937

OPPONENT RECORDS INDIVIDUAL Rushing Rushing Attempts 44 . . . . Charles White, USC, 1979 (261 yards) Rushing Yards 303 . . . Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1975 (23 attempts) Longest Rush 88 . . . . Dick Panin, Michigan State, 1951 Passing Pass Attempts 68 . . . . Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (completed 39) Pass Completions 39 . . . . Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (attempted 68) Passing Yards 425 . . . Carson Palmer, USC, 2002 (32 of 46 attempts) Touchdown Passes 5 . . . . . Matt Leinart, USC, 2004 5 . . . . . Tyler Palko, Pittsburgh, 2004

Field Goals 5 . . . . . Nate Whitaker, Stanford, 2010 5 . . . . . Conor Lee, Pittsburgh, 2008 5 . . . . . Massimo Manca, Penn State, 1985 5 . . . . . Arden Czyzewski, Florida, 1991 (Sugar Bowl) Longest Field Goal 60 . . . . Don Shafer, USC, 1986 Returns Interceptions 4 . . . . . Adrian Young, USC, 1967 Longest Interception 100 . . . Jeff Ford, Georgia Tech, 1969 Longest Punt Return 80 . . . . Jerry Mauren, Iowa, 1959 Longest Kickoff Return 100 . . . Jerome Brooks, Purdue, 2004 100 . . . Anthony Davis, USC, 1974 100 . . . Joe Williams, Iowa, 1961 100 . . . Frank Rieple, Penn, 1955

Receiving Pass Receptions 23 . . . . R. Jay Soward, USC, 1996-99 (296 yards) Pass Reception Yards 335 . . . Dwayne Jarrett, USC, 2004-06 (17 receptions) Touchdown Receptions 5 . . . . . Dwayne Jarrett, USC, 2004-06 4 . . . . . Mario Manningham, Michigan, 2005-07 3 . . . . . Mike Williams, USC, 2002-03 3 . . . . . Charles Rogers, Michigan State, 2001-02 3 . . . . . Anthony DiCosmo, Boston College, 1995-98 3 . . . . . Pat Fitzgerald, Texas, 1995 3 . . . . . Andy Hamilton, LSU, 1971 Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 285 . . . Carson Palmer, USC, 1998-2002 (908 yards) Total Offense Yards 947 . . . Kyle Orton, Purdue, 2001-04 (172 attempts)

Receiving Pass Receptions 14 . . . . Robert Lavette, Georgia Tech, 1981 (50 yards) 14 . . . . John Jackson, USC, 1989 (200 yards) 14 . . . . Jim Price, Stanford, 1989 (98 yards)

Longest Fumble Return 94 . . . . Leroy Keyes, Purdue, 1966

Scoring Points 68 . . . . Anthony Davis, USC, 1972-74 (11 TDs, 1 two-point conversion)

Longest Blocked Field Goal Return 85 . . . . Floyd Miller, Tennessee, 1991

Touchdowns 11 . . . . Anthony Davis, USC, 1972-74

Pass Reception Yards 238 . . . Selwyn Lymon, Purdue, 2006 (8 receptions)

Punting Punts 18 . . . . Joe Mihm, Carnegie Tech, 1934 18 . . . . Paul Dobson, Nebraska, 1918

Extra Points 16 . . . . Ryan Killeen, USC, 2002-04

Touchdown Receptions 3 . . . . . Dwayne Jarrett, USC, 2006 3 . . . . . Mario Manningham, Michigan, 2006 3 . . . . . Pat Fitzgerald, Texas, 1995 3 . . . . . Andy Hamilton, LSU, 1971 Longest Pass 97 . . . . Kyle Orton to Taylor Stubblefield, Purdue, 2004

Punting Average (min. 5 punts) 52.8 . . . Bob Huston (5 for 264 yards), Drake, 1937 Longest Punt 83 . . . . Verl Lillywhite, USC, 1946

CAREER

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts 69 . . . . Steve Smith, Stanford, 1989 (289 yards)

Rushing Rushing Attempts 120 . . . Charles White, USC, 1976-79 (648 yards)

Total Offense Yards 420 . . . Steve Walsh, Miami, 1988 (52 attempts)

Rushing Yards 754 . . . Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1973-76 (96 attempts)

Scoring Points 36 . . . . Anthony Davis, USC, 1972 (6 TDs)

Passing Pass Attempts 163 . . . Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (100 comp.) 163 . . . Alex Van Pelt, Pittsburgh, 1989-92 (99 comp.)

Touchdowns 6 . . . . . Anthony Davis, USC, 1972 Extra Points (modern) 6 . . . . . Paul Edinger, Michigan State, 1998 6 . . . . . Eric Hipp, USC, 1979 6 . . . . . Bernie Allen, Purdue, 1960 6 . . . . . Bob Prescott, Iowa, 1956

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Field Goals 6 . . . . . Ryan Killeen, USC, 2002-04

TEAM First Downs .......................................... 34 by Stanford, 1997 First Downs by Rushing ...................... 27 by Air Force, 1991 First Downs by Passing ........................... 23 by Miami, 1988 Rushing Attempts ............................... 76 by Nebraska, 1922 Rushing Yards ........ 411 by Pittsburgh (50 attempts), 1975 ......................... 411 by Michigan State (60 attempts), 1962 Pass Attempts ........... 68 by Stanford (completed 39), 1989 Pass Completions ...... 39 by Stanford (attempted 68), 1989 Passing Yards .......................... 425 by USC (32 of 46), 2002 Touchdown Passes ....................... 5 by USC & Purdue, 2004 Total Offense Atts. ........... 95 by Stanford (421 yards), 1994 Total Offense Yards ........... 617 by OSU (64 attempts), 2006 Points ........................................................ 59 by Army, 1944 Touchdowns ..................................... 10 by Wisconsin, 1904

Pass Completions 100 . . . Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (163 attempts) Passing Yards 1,020. . Steve Stenstrom, Stanford, 1991-94 (100 of 147) Touchdown Passes 9 . . . . . Matt Leinart, USC, 2003-05

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 133

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Punts Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Bill Shakespeare (Pittsburgh, 1935) ................................... 86 Elmer Layden (Stanford, 1924) ......................................... #80 Hunter Smith (Arizona State, 1998) ................................... 79 Craig Hentrich (Colorado, 1990) ...................................... &77 Bill Shakespeare (Navy, 1935) ............................................ 75 Ed DeGree (Nebraska, 1922) ............................................... 74 Bill Shakespeare (Pittsburgh, 1934) ................................... 72 Interceptions Nick Pietrosante (Navy, 1957) ............................................ 72 Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Elmer Layden (Wabash, 1924) ........................................... 71 Jack Elder (Army, 1929) .................................................... 100 Jim Yoder (Texas, 1970) .................................................. @71 Luther Bradley (Purdue, 1975) ........................................... 99 Nick Rassas (Northwestern, 1965) ...................................... 92 Field Goals Jack Elder (Drake, 1927) ..................................................... 90 Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Bobbie Howard (LSU, 1998) ............................................... 89 Dave Reeve (Pittsburgh, 1976) ........................................... 53 Dave Duerson (Miami, 1981) .............................................. 88 Nicholas Setta (Maryland, 2002) ........................................ 51 Steve Juzwik (Army, 1940) ................................................. 85 John Carney (SMU, 1984) ................................................ +51 Mike Swistowicz (North Carolina, 1949) ............................ 84 Harry Oliver (Michigan, 1980) ............................................ 51 Tom Zbikowski (BYU, 2005) ............................................... 83 Dave Reeve (Michigan State, 1977) ................................... 51 Art Parisien (Minnesota, 1925) ......................................... *82 David Ruffer (Miami, Fla., 2010) ......................................... 50 Wally Fromhart (USC, 1935) ............................................. *82 David Ruffer (Pittsburgh, 2010) .......................................... 50 Tom Carter (Tennessee, 1991) ............................................ 79 D.J. Fitzpatrick (Syracuse, 2003) ......................................... 50 Elmer Layden (Stanford, 1924) ......................................... #78 Harry Oliver (Georgia, 1980) ............................................. $50 Allen Rossum (Washington, 1995) .................................... 76 Harry Oliver (Navy, 1980) ................................................... 50 Lou Loncaric (North Carolina, 1955) .................................. 75 Ted Gradel (Alabama, 1987) ............................................... 49 John Carney (Purdue, 1986) ............................................... 49 Kickoff Returns Mike Johnston (South Carolina, 1983) ............................... 49 Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Harry Oliver (Army, 1980) ................................................... 49 Alfred Bergman (Loyola, Chicago, 1911) ........................ !105 Chuck Male (Michigan State, 1979) ................................... 49 Julius Jones (Nebraska, 2000) .......................................... 100 Joe Perkowski (USC, 1961) ................................................. 49 Clint Johnson (Stanford, 1993) ......................................... 100 Joe Savoldi (SMU, 1930) ................................................... 100 Punt Returns Allen Rossum (Purdue, 1996) ............................................. 99 Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Greg Bell (Miami, 1981) ...................................................... 98 Ricky Watters (SMU, 1989) ................................................. 97 George Melinkovich (Northwestern, 1932) ....................... 98 M. Harry (Red) Miller (Olivet, 1909) ................................. *95 Arthur Bergman (Nebraska, 1919) ..................................... 97 Chet Grant (Case Tech, 1916) ............................................. 95 Terry Brennan (Army, 1947) ............................................... 97 Joe Heap (USC, 1953) ......................................................... 94 Armando Allen (Hawai’i, 2008) ....................................... ^96 Joe Heap (Pittsburgh, 1952) ............................................... 92 Tim Brown (LSU, 1986) ....................................................... 96 Golden Tate (Pittsburgh, 2009) .......................................... 87 Vontez Duff (Purdue, 2001) ................................................ 96 John Lattner (Iowa, 1952) .................................................. 86 Nick Eddy (Purdue, 1966) ................................................... 96 Lancaster Smith (Pittsburgh, 1948) ................................... 85 Tim Brown (Air Force, 1986) .............................................. 95 Joey Getherall (Nebraska, 2000) ......................................... 83 Dom Callicrate (Olivet, 1907) .............................................. 95 Allen Rossum (Pittsburgh, 1996) ....................................... 83 Paul Castner (Kalamazoo, 1922) ........................................ 95 Bob Scarpitto (USC, 1958) ................................................ *82 Don Miller (St. Louis, 1922) ................................................ 95 Ricky Watters (Michigan, 1988) ......................................... 81 Bill Cerney (DePauw, 1922) ................................................ 95 Paul Hornung (USC, 1956) .................................................. 95 *Did not score ! Playing field was 110 yards long in 1911. Bergman received @Cotton Bowl the kickoff on his own goal line and was downed on Loyola’s $Sugar Bowl +Aloha Bowl 5-yard line. #Rose Bowl &Orange Bowl Fumble Returns Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards ^Hawai’i Bowl Frank Shaughnessy (Kansas, 1904) .................................. 107 Tom Zbikowski (Michigan State, 2004) ............................. 75 Gerome Sapp (Purdue, 2002) ............................................. 54 Garron Bible (Stanford, 2003) ............................................. 48

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Pass Plays Passer-Receiver (Opponent-Year) ............. Yards Blair Kiel-Joe Howard (Georgia Tech, 1981) ........................................................... 96 Dayne Crist-Kyle Rudolph (Michigan, 2010) ................................................................. 95 John Huarte-Nick Eddy (Pittsburgh, 1964) ............................................................... 91 Jimmy Clausen-Michael Floyd (Nevada, 2009) .................................................................... 88 Brady Quinn-Maurice Stovall (Purdue, 2003) .................................................................... 85 Steve Beuerlein-Tim Brown (SMU, 1986) ........................................................................ 84 Terry Hanratty-Jim Seymour (Purdue, 1966) .................................................................... 84 Rick Mirer-Tony Smith (Air Force, 1991) .................................................................. 83 Dayne Crist-Michael Floyd (Western Michigan, 2010) .................................................. 80 Brady Quinn-Jeff Samardzija (Stanford, 2005) .................................................................. 80 Paul Failla-Derrick Mayes (Stanford, 1993) .................................................................. 80 Joe Montana-Ted Burgmeier (North Carolina, 1975) ........................................................ 80 Joe Theismann-Mike Creaney (Pittsburgh, 1970) ............................................................... 78 Jimmy Clausen-Golden Tate (Stanford, 2009) .................................................................. 78 Paul Hornung-Jim Morse (USC, 1955) .......................................................................... 78 Jimmy Clausen-Golden Tate (Washington, 2009) ............................................................ 77 Steve Beuerlein-Tim Brown (Navy, 1986) ........................................................................ 77 Rusty Lisch-Tony Hunter (Air Force, 1979) .................................................................. 75 Harry Stuhldreher-Jim Crowley (Nebraska, 1924) ................................................................. 75 Bob Williams-Gary Myers (Navy, 1958) ........................................................................ 75

Steve Beuerlein-Reggie Ward (Missouri, 1984) .................................................................. 74 George Izo-Aubrey Lewis (Pittsburgh, 1957) ............................................................... 74 John Huarte-Nick Eddy (Navy, 1964) ........................................................................ 74 George Izo-Red Mack (Pittsburgh, 1958) ............................................................. *72

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Rushing Player (Opponent-Year) ........................... Yards Bob Livingstone (USC, 1947) .............................................. 92 Larry Coutre (Navy, 1949) ................................................... 91 Joe Heap (SMU, 1954) ........................................................ 89 Ulric Ruell (Ohio Northern, 1908) ....................................... 85 Alvin Berger (St. Louis, 1912) ............................................. 85 Paul McDonald (St. Vincent’s, 1907) .................................. 85 Jack McCarthy (Drake, 1937) .............................................. 85 Bob Kelly (Pittsburgh, 1944) ............................................... 85 Eric Penick (USC, 1973) ...................................................... 85 Lou Zontini (Minnesota, 1938) ........................................... 84 Emil Sitko (Illinois, 1946) .................................................. *83 Corwin Clatt (Great Lakes, 1942) ........................................ 81 Larry Coutre (Tulane, 1949) ................................................ 81 Robert Farmer (Boston College, 1996) ............................... 81

YEARBYYEAR LEADERS RUSHING 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

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George Gipp George Gipp George Gipp John Mohardt Jim Crowley Don Miller Don Miller Christie Flanagan Christie Flanagan Christie Flanagan Jack Chevigny Joe Savoldi Marchy Schwartz Marchy Schwartz George Melinkovich Nick Lukats George Melinkovich Bill Shakespeare Bob Wilke Bunny McCormick Bob Saggau Milt Piepul Steve Juzwik Fred Evans Corwin Clatt Creighton Miller Bob Kelly Elmer Angsman Emil Sitko Emil Sitko Emil Sitko Emil Sitko Jack Landry Neil Worden John Lattner Neil Worden Don Schaefer Don Schaefer Paul Hornung Nick Pietrosante Nick Pietrosante Gerry Gray Angelo Dabiero Angelo Dabiero Don Hogan Joe Kantor Bill Wolski Nick Eddy Nick Eddy Jeff Zimmerman Bob Gladieux Denny Allan Ed Gulyas Bob Minnix Eric Penick Wayne Bullock Wayne Bullock Jerome Heavens Al Hunter Jerome Heavens Vagas Ferguson Vagas Ferguson Jim Stone Phil Carter Phil Carter Allen Pinkett

Rushes 98 106 102 136 75 89 107 99 68 118 120 112 124 146 88 107 73 104 132 91 60 82 71 141 138 151 136 87 53 60 129 120 109 181 148 145 141 145 94 90 117 50 80 92 90 88 136 115 78 133 152 148 118 78 124 162 203 129 233 229 211 *301 192 165 179 252

Yards 541 729 827 781 566 698 763 556 535 731 539 597 927 692 503 339 324 374 434 347 353 414 407 490 698 911 681 616 346 426 742 712 491 676 732 859 766 638 420 449 549 256 325 637 454 330 657 582 553 591 713 612 534 337 726 752 855 756 1,058 994 1,192 *1,437 908 727 715 1,394

TD 6 7 8 10 5 9 5 7 4 4 3 6 9 5 6 2 6 3 6 0 2 6 4 9 4 9 8 6 3 4 9 9 2 9 3 11 3 3 6 2 4 3 2 2 3 1 9 4 8 8 14 9 3 5 5 11 12 5 12 6 7 *17 7 6 2 16

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Allen Pinkett Allen Pinkett Mark Green Mark Green Tony Rice Tony Rice Rodney Culver Jerome Bettis Reggie Brooks Lee Becton Randy Kinder Randy Kinder Autry Denson Autry Denson Autry Denson Tony Fisher Julius Jones Julius Jones Ryan Grant Julius Jones Darius Walker Darius Walker Darius Walker James Aldridge Armando Allen Armando Allen Cierre Wood

275 255 96 146 121 174 150 168 167 164 119 143 202 264 251 156 162 168 261 229 185 253 255 121 134 142 119

1,105 1,100 406 861 700 884 710 972 1,343 1,044 702 809 1,179 1,268 1,176 783 657 718 1,085 1,341 786 1,196 1,267 463 585 697 603

*17 11 2 6 9 7 5 10 13 6 4 9 8 12 15 5 3 7 9 10 7 9 7 0 3 3 3

PASSING 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955

George Gipp George Gipp George Gipp John Mohardt Jim Crowley Jim Crowley Harry Stuhldreher Harry O’Boyle Christie Flanagan John Niemiec John Niemiec Jack Elder Marchy Schwartz Marchy Schwartz Nick Lukats Nick Lukats Bill Shakespeare Bill Shakespeare Bob Wilke Jack McCarthy Bob Saggau Harry Stevenson Bob Saggau Angelo Bertelli Angelo Bertelli Johnny Lujack Frank Dancewicz Frank Dancewicz Johnny Lujack Johnny Lujack Frank Tripuka Bob Williams Bob Williams John Mazur Ralph Guglielmi Ralph Guglielmi Ralph Guglielmi Paul Hornung

Att 45 72 62 98 21 36 33 21 29 33 108 25 56 51 28 67 29 66 52 53 28 50 60 123 159 71 163 90 100 109 91 147 210 110 143 113 127 103

Comp 19 41 30 53 10 13 25 7 12 14 37 8 17 9 13 21 9 19 19 16 8 14 21 70 72 34 68 30 49 61 53 83 99 48 62 52 68 46

Yards 293 727 709 995 154 154 471 107 207 187 456 187 319 174 252 329 230 267 365 225 179 236 483 1,027 1,039 525 989 489 778 777 660 1,374 1,035 645 725 792 1,162 743

TD 1 3 3 9 1 1 4 0 0 0 3 1 3 3 2 0 2 3 2 3 3 1 4 8 10 4 9 5 6 9 11 16 10 5 4 8 6 9

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Paul Hornung Bob Williams George Izo George Izo George Haffner Frank Budka Daryle Lamonica Frank Budka John Huarte Bill Zloch Terry Hanratty Terry Hanratty Terry Hanratty Joe Theismann Joe Theismann Cliff Brown Tom Clements Tom Clements Tom Clements Rick Slager Rick Slager Joe Montana Joe Montana Rusty Lisch Blair Kiel Blair Kiel Blair Kiel Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Steve Beuerlein Tony Rice Tony Rice Tony Rice Rick Mirer Rick Mirer Rick Mirer Kevin McDougal Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Ron Powlus Jarious Jackson Jarious Jackson Matt LoVecchio Carlyle Holiday Carlyle Holiday Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Brady Quinn Jimmy Clausen Jimmy Clausen Jimmy Clausen Dayne Crist

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Bernie Kirk Bernie Kirk Eddie Anderson Eddie Anderson Don Miller Don Miller Don Miller Gene Edwards Ike Voedisch John Colrick

Catches 7 21 17 26 6 9 16 4 6 11

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Yards 102 372 293 394 144 149 297 28 95 126

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Bobby Brown Malcolm Johnson Bobby Brown David Givens Javin Hunter Arnaz Battle Rhema McKnight Rhema McKnight Jeff Samardzija Jeff Samardzija John Carlson Golden Tate Golden Tate Michael Floyd

45 43 36 25 37 58 47 42 77 78 40 58 *93 79

6 6 5 2 1 5 3 3 *15 12 3 10 *15 12

FG 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 0

Pts 43 49 64 72 64 60 60 71 45 41 31 18 42 54 30 48 12 36 24 36 24 24 24 36 43 67 30 30 78 84 42 36 36 66 54 54 54 42 48 60 66 48 47 56 32 60 48 30 31 24 24

SCORING 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

George Gipp George Gipp George Gipp John Mohardt Paul Castner Don Miller Red Maher Jim Crowley Christie Flanagan Bucky Dahman John Niemiec Jack Chevigny Jack Elder Marchy Schwartz Marchy Schwartz George Melinkovich Nick Lukats George Melinkovich Bill Shakespeare Bob Wilke Andy Puplis Benny Sheridan Earl Brown Milt Piepul Steve Juzwik Fred Evans Corwin Clatt Creighton Miller Creighton Miller Bob Kelly Elmer Angsman Terry Brennan Jim Mello Terry Brennan Emil Sitko Emil Sitko Billy Barrett Jim Mutscheller Neil Worden Neil Worden Neil Worden Joe Heap Paul Hornung Paul Hornung Monty Stickles Monty Stickles Bob Scarpitto Bob Scarpitto Joe Perkowski Joe Farrell Jim Kelly

TD 6 7 8 12 8 10 10 9 7 6 4 3 7 9 5 8 2 6 4 6 3 4 4 6 7 11 5 5 13 13 7 6 6 11 9 9 9 7 8 10 11 8 6 7 3 7 8 5 0 4 4

XPts 7 4 16 0 10 0 0 17 3 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 11 15 0 0 16 0 0

Daryle Lamonica 4 1963 Frank Budka 4 1964 Bill Wolski 11 1965 Bill Wolski 8 1966 Nick Eddy 10 1967 Joe Azzaro 0 1968 Bob Gladieux 14 1969 Scott Hempel 0 1970 Scott Hempel 0 1971 Robert Thomas 0 1972 Andy Huff 10 1973 Bob Thomas 0 1974 Wayne Bullock 12 1975 Dave Reeve 0 1976 Al Hunter 13 1977 Dave Reeve 0 1978 Vagas Ferguson 8 1979 Vagas Ferguson 17 1980 Harry Oliver 0 1981 Harry Oliver 0 1982 Mike Johnston 0 1983 Allen Pinkett 18 1984 Allen Pinkett 18 1985 Allen Pinkett 11 1986 John Carney 0 1987 Ted Gradel 0 1988 Reggie Ho 0 1989 Anthony Johnson 13 1990 Craig Hentrich 0 1991 Jerome Bettis *20 1992 Reggie Brooks 14 1993 Kevin Pendergast 0 1994 Derrick Mayes 11 1995 Marc Edwards 12 1996 Autry Denson 11 1997 Autry Denson 13 1998 Autry Denson 15 1999 Tony Fisher 7 2000 Nicholas Setta 1 2001 Nicholas Setta 0 2002 Nicholas Setta 0 2003 Julius Jones 10 2004 D.J. Fitzpatrick 0 2005 Jeff Samardzija 15 2006 Rhema McKnight 15 2007 Brandon Walker 0 2008 Brandon Walker 0 2009 Golden Tate 18 2010 David Ruffer 0 @ Indicates one two-point conversion + Indicates two two-point conversions

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0 0 0 0 0 8 0 5 4 5 0 9 0 11 0 12 0 0 18 6 19 0 0 0 *21 14 9 0 16 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 15 14 0 11 0 0 6 14 0 18

24 24 66 52 60 61 84 56 48 36 60 70 72 57 78 75 48 102 73 46 76 110 108 66 87 75 59 78 89 *120 86 87 68 76 66 78 90 44 74 68 74 60 67 90 90 40 81 108 91

TACKLES 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963

Ed Sullivan Paul Hornung Jim Schaaf Al Ecuyer Al Ecuyer Ken Adamson Bob Scholtz Ken Adamson Myron Pottios Nick Buoniconti Nick Buoniconti Bob Bill Ed Hoerster Bob Lehmann Bill Pfeiffer

79 55 88 88 78 53 84 84 74 71 74 58 73 61 101

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543 642 608 310 387 786 600 610 1,249 1,017 372 1,080 *1,496 1,025

HISTORY & RECORDS

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COACHES & STAFF

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John Colrick John Colrick Ed Kosky Paul Host George Melinkovich Steve Banas Dom Vairo Wally Fromhart Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Andy Puplis Earl Brown Bud Kerr Bob Hargrave Steve Juzwik Bob Livingstone John Yonakor Bob Kelly Bob Skoglund Terry Brennan Terry Brennan Leon Hart Leon Hart Jim Mutscheller Jim Mutscheller Joe Heap Joe Heap Joe Heap Jim Morse Jim Morse Dick Lynch Monty Stickles Bob Scarpitto Les Traver Les Traver Jim Kelly Jim Kelly Jack Snow Nick Eddy Jim Seymour Jim Seymour Jim Seymour Tom Gatewood Tom Gatewood Tom Gatewood Willie Townsend Pete Demmerle Pete Demmerle Ken MacAfee Ken MacAfee Ken MacAfee Kris Haines Dean Masztak Tony Hunter Tony Hunter Tony Hunter Allen Pinkett Mark Bavaro Tim Brown Tim Brown Tim Brown Rickey Watters Raghib Ismail Raghib Ismail Tony Smith Lake Dawson Lake Dawson Derrick Mayes Derrick Mayes Pete Chryplewicz

HERE COME THE IRISH

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Bob Lehmann Jim Carroll Ken Maglicic Jim Lynch Pete Duranko Jim Lynch John Pergine Bob Olson Mike McGill Bob Olson Tim Kelly Bob Olson Mike McCoy Jim Wright Tim Kelly Mike Kadish Greg Marx Jim O’Malley Greg Marx Greg Collins Gary Potempa Greg Collins Drew Mahalic Steve Niehaus Jeff Weston Steve Heimkreiter Bob Golic Ken Dike Bob Golic Ross Browner Steve Heimkreiter Bob Golic Bob Crable Mike Whittington Bob Crable Mark Zavagnin Bob Crable Mark Zavagnin Mark Zavagnin Mike Larkin Tony Furjanic Rick Naylor Mike Kovaleski Robert Banks Tony Furjanic Mike Kovaleski Mike Kovaleski Wally Kleine Ned Bolcar Wes Pritchett Wes Pritchett Michael Stonebreaker Ned Bolcar Donn Grimm Michael Stonebreaker Greg Davis Demetrius DuBose Rod Smith Pete Bercich Demetrius DuBose Anthony Peterson Justin Goheen Pete Bercich Brian Magee Jeremy Sample Lyron Cobbins Kinnon Tatum Kinnon Tatum Lyron Cobbins

95 140 88 108 95 106 98 98 93 129 80 142 88 110 99 97 85 122 96 133 75 144 117 113 101 118 99 99 146 104 160 152 *187 108 154 82 167 94 113 112 142 71 108 68 147 95 88 74 106 70 112 104 109 93 95 58 127 69 69 87 75 92 71 81 70 105 82 77 72

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Jimmy Friday Melvin Dansby Bobbie Howard Jimmy Friday A’Jani Sanders Anthony Denman Anthony Denman Tony Driver Tyreo Harrison Courtney Watson Courtney Watson Glenn Earl Courtney Watson Brandon Hoyte Mike Goolsby Brandon Hoyte Brandon Hoyte Corey Mays Maurice Crum Chinedum Ndukwe Trevor Laws Joe Brockington Kyle McCarthy David Bruton Kyle McCarthy Brian Smith Manti Te’o Harrison Smith

109 103 118 79 91 89 84 65 97 76 90 81 117 74 97 74 92 80 100 98 112 108 110 97 101 71 133 93

PUNT RETURN AVERAGE (minimum of 5 returns through 1969; minimum of 1.0 returns per game from 1970) No. Yds Avg. 1919 Joe Brandy 26 186 7.2 1920 Joe Brandy 27 249 9.2 1921 (None) 1922 Frank Thomas 21 196 9.3 1923 Harry Stuhldreher 32 308 9.6 1924 Harry Stuhldreher 22 194 8.8 1925 Charlie Riley 7 38 5.4 1926 Vince McNally 8 153 19.1 1927 Charles McKinney 5 36 7.2 1928 Frank Carideo 22 239 10.9 1929 Frank Carideo 33 405 12.3 1930 Frank Carideo 37 303 8.2 1931 Emmett Murphy 10 105 10.5 1932 Chuck Jaskwhich 23 254 11.0 1933 Andy Pilney 9 124 13.8 1934 Wally Fromhart 33 288 8.7 1935 Andy Pilney 13 148 11.4 1936 Bob Wilke 5 73 14.6 1937 Andy Puplis 21 281 13.4 1938 Benny Sheridan 11 194 17.6 1939 Benny Sheridan 8 107 13.4 1940 Bob Hargrave 24 176 7.3 1941 Steve Juzwik 22 280 12.7 1942 Pete Ashbaugh 13 196 15.1 1943 Creighton Miller 7 151 21.6 1944 Bob Kelly 12 129 10.8 1945 Frank Dancewicz 18 240 13.3 1946 Bob Livingstone 7 103 14.7 1947 Coy McGee 6 162 27.0 1948 Lancaster Smith 5 157 *31.4 1949 Bill Gay 19 254 13.4 1950 Bill Gay 14 96 6.9 1951 Billy Barrett 5 107 21.4 1952 John Lattner 7 113 16.1 1953 Joe Heap 8 143 17.9

1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Dean Studer Dean Studer Aubrey Lewis (None) Pat Doyle Bob Scarpitto Angelo Dabiero Angelo Dabiero Frank Minik Bill Wolski Nick Rassas Nick Rassas Tom Schoen Tom Schoen Bob Gladieux Brian Lewallen Mike Crotty Mike Crotty Ken Schlezes Bob Zanot Ted Burgmeier Ted Burgmeier Steve Schmitz Steve Schmitz Dave Waymer Dave Duerson Dave Duerson Dave Duerson Dave Duerson Joe Howard Troy Wilson Troy Wilson Troy Wilson Tim Brown Ricky Watters Ricky Watters Raghib Ismail Jeff Burris Michael Miller Michael Miller (None) (None) Allen Rossum Allen Rossum Joey Getherall Julius Jones Joey Getherall Julius Jones Vontez Duff Vontez Duff Carlyle Holiday Tom Zbikowski Tom Zbikowski Tom Zbikowski Golden Tate Golden Tate John Goodman

5 6 5

62 92 46

12.4 15.3 9.2

7 7 8 11 6 6 15 24 29 *42 6 7 19 33 10 19 6 9 18 14 25 12 25 32 34 28 11 17 26 34 19 15 13 18 25 26

64 118 102 97 41 31 153 *459 253 447 91 75 100 297 138 141 46 52 168 127 175 209 194 221 245 202 84 144 222 401 253 201 151 227 172 213

9.1 16.9 12.8 8.8 6.8 5.2 10.2 19.1 8.7 10.6 15.2 10.7 5.3 9.0 13.8 7.4 7.7 5.8 9.3 9.1 7.0 17.4 7.8 6.9 7.2 7.2 7.6 8.5 8.5 11.8 13.3 13.4 11.6 12.6 6.9 8.2

15 12 20 15 24 18 40 24 29 27 16 23 14 12 13

344 83 157 195 392 192 385 260 314 379 144 234 116 171 17

22.9 6.9 7.9 13.0 16.3 10.7 9.6 10.8 10.8 14.0 9.0 10.2 8.3 14.3 1.3

KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE (minimum of 4 returns through 1969; minimum of 0.5 returns per game from 1970) No. Yds Avg. 1919 George Gipp 8 166 20.8 1920 George Gipp 11 208 18.9 1921 Chet Wynne 9 258 28.7 1922 Paul Castner 11 490 *44.5 1923 Willie Maher 4 184 46.0 1924 Elmer Layden 5 111 22.2

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

4 6 4 5 4 4

86 183 91 115 81 186

21.5 30.5 22.8 23.0 20.3 46.5

4 7 4 5 5

164 109 60 123 136

41.0 15.6 15.0 24.6 27.2

5 4 9 8 4 8 5

85 122 206 184 53 213 105

17.0 30.5 22.9 23.0 13.3 26.6 21.0

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INTERCEPTIONS (minimum of 3) 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930

1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

George Gipp (None) Chet Wynne Harry Mehre (None) Jim Crowley (None) (None) Vince McNally (None) (None) Frank Carideo Carl Cronin Marty Brill Tom Conley Nordy Hoffmann Mike Koken Nick Lukats Ray Brancheau (None) (None) Bob Wilke Ed Simonich (None) (None) Steve Bagarus Bernie Crimmins Angelo Bertelli Creighton Miller Joe Gasparella Frank Dancewicz Terry Brennan Johnny Lujack Bill Gay Bill Gay Dave Flood John Lattner John Lattner Jack Whelan Ralph Guglielmi Ralph Guglielmi Paul Hornung Aubrey Lewis Bob Williams George Izo George Sefcik Don White

24.6 27.9 37.8 28.5 23.3 23.2 28.5 22.5 27.7 21.6 18.6 22.5 24.5 21.3 25.9 22.9 22.2

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967

(None) Angelo Dabiero Tom MacDonald Tom MacDonald Tony Carey Nick Rassas Tom Schoen Tom Schoen John Pergine 1968 Chuck Zloch 1969 Ralph Stepaniak 1970 Clarence Ellis 1971 Ken Schlezes 1972 Mike Townsend 1973 Luther Bradley 1974 (None) 1975 Luther Bradley Tom Lopienski 1976 Joe Restic 1977 Joe Restic 1978 Joe Restic Tom Gibbons Dave Waymer 1979 Dave Waymer 1980 (None) 1981 Mark Zavagnin 1982 Dave Duerson 1983 Rick Naylor 1984 Pat Ballage 1985 Steve Lawrence 1986 Steve Lawrence 1987 Corny Southall Marv Spence 1988 George Streeter Jeff Alm 1989 Todd Lyght 1990 (None) 1991 Tom Carter 1992 Tom Carter Jeff Burris 1993 Bobby Taylor 1994 (None) 1995 Lyron Cobbins 1996 Benny Guilbeaux 1997 Benny Guilbeaux 1998 A’Jani Sanders 1999 Deveron Harper 2000 Ron Israel 2001 Vontez Duff 2002 Shane Walton 2003 Quentin Burrell 2004 (None) 2005 Tom Zbikowski 2006 Mike Richardson 2007 David Bruton 2008 David Bruton 2009 Kyle McCarthy 2010 Harrison Smith *Notre Dame record.

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78 81 63 121 *197 112 108 19 31 84 25 63 39 37

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136 21 20 57 90 54

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 137

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

320 419 227 570 163 603 427 405 526 346 353 338 514 704 543 *849 645

HISTORY & RECORDS

17.5 22.3 17.7 21.5 24.2 41.4 33.2 23.0 31.0 31.8 24.8 20.6 23.9 24.1 23.8 26.2 25.8 21.8 48.3 23.8 39.0 27.8 22.8 28.4 22.1 22.6 18.8 28.4 20.1 23.4 18.6 25.9 20.2 28.5 25.3 17.4 29.7 24.1 27.9 19.8 36.1 25.1 24.0 24.1 29.0 40.9

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70 89 195 86 145 331 166 115 496 159 297 247 167 193 309 131 103 131 193 119 156 111 91 199 331 181 150 284 241 211 242 493 344 371 354 174 178 338 698 456 433 502 336 217 261 409

Emmett Mosley Emmett Mosley Allen Rossum Allen Rossum Darcey Levy Julius Jones Julius Jones Julius Jones Vontez Duff Vontez Duff Chase Anastasio David Grimes David Grimes Armando Allen Armando Allen Theo Riddick Bennett Jackson

COACHES & STAFF

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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Rex Enright Christie Flanagan Jack Chevigny Jack Chevigny Joe Savoldi Joe Savoldi (None) George Melinkovich Ray Brancheau Bill Shakespeare Bill Shakespeare Andy Puplis (None) (None) Harry Stevenson Milt Piepul Fred Evans Bob Livingstone Creighton Miller Bob Kelly Phil Colella (None) (None) Larry Coutre Emil Sitko Jack Landry Billy Barrett Joe Heap John Lattner Jim Morse Dean Studer Paul Hornung Dick Lynch Jim Crotty Bob Scarpitto George Sefcik Angelo Dabiero Ron Bliey Ron Bliey Nick Rassas Bill Wolski Nick Eddy Dave Haley Coley O’Brien Mike Crotty Darryll Dewan Gary Diminick Gary Diminick Gary Diminick Al Samuel Dan Knott Al Hunter Terry Eurick Jim Stone Jim Stone Jim Stone Greg Bell Allen Pinkett Alonzo Jefferson Hiawatha Francisco Tim Brown Tim Brown Tim Brown Raghib Ismail Raghib Ismail Raghib Ismail Clint Johnson Michael Miller Clint Johnson

HERE COME THE IRISH

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NCAA STATISTICAL LEADERS Since the NCAA began producing its annual statistical rankings in 1937, individual Notre Dame players have finished in the final top 10 on 86 occasions. From 1937 through 1969, all individual rankings were by season totals. Beginning in 1970, most season individual rankings were by per game averages. In total offense, rushing and scoring, it is yards or points per game; in receiving and interceptions, it is catches per game; in punt and kickoff returns, it is yards per return and in field goals, field goals per game. Punting always has been by average.

Beginning in 1970, passers were ranked on completions per game, and starting in 1979, were ranked on efficiency rating points. The all-purpose running rankings have been compiled only since 1970. The field-goal rankings began when the goal posts were widened in 1959. Kick scoring is no longer an active category. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a complete listing of all those Irish players finishing among the top 10 in any individual statistical category:

Total Offense 1944 4....................... Frank Dancewicz .................................................... 1120 1949 6....................... Bob Williams.......................................................... 1437 1954 6....................... Ralph Guglielmi .................................................... 1257 1955 4....................... Paul Hornung ......................................................... 1215 1956 2....................... Paul Hornung ......................................................... 1337 1964 3....................... John Huarte............................................................ 2069 1970 2....................... Joe Theismann ...................................................... 281.3 2005 5....................... Brady Quinn .......................................................... 334.1 2009 8....................... Jimmy Clausen...................................................... 302.3

Punt Returns 1965 1....................... Nick Rassas ............................................................... 459 1967 6....................... Tom Schoen ............................................................ 447 1988 4....................... Ricky Watters ........................................................ 13.32 1996 1....................... Allen Rossum ........................................................ 22.93 2000 8....................... Joey Getherall ....................................................... 16.33

Rushing 1943 1943 1944 1953 1979 1983 1992

1....................... Creighton Miller ...................................................... 911 7....................... Jim Mello ................................................................. 704 10 .................... Bob Kelly .................................................................. 681 5....................... Neil Worden ............................................................ 859 5....................... Vagas Ferguson ................................................... 130.6 5....................... Allen Pinkett ......................................................... 126.4 7....................... Reggie Brooks ....................................................... 122.1

Passing 1941 1942 1944 1950 1954 1990 1991 2005 2009

3....................... Angelo Bertelli .......................................................... 70 6....................... Angelo Bertelli ........................................................... 72 2....................... Frank Dancewicz ........................................................ 68 10 .................... Bob Williams.............................................................. 99 10 .................... Ralph Guglielimi ........................................................ 68 10 .................... Rick Mirer .............................................................. 138.8 8....................... Rick Mirer .............................................................. 149.2 7....................... Brady Quinn .......................................................... 158.4 3....................... Jimmy Clausen...................................................... 161.4

Receiving 1964 2....................... Jack Snow .................................................................. 60 1970 2....................... Tom Gatewood ......................................................... 7.7 2009 8....................... Golden Tate ............................................................... 7.8 Punting 1944 1973 1975 2006

10 .................... Bob Kelly ................................................................. 37.8 6....................... Brian Doherty .......................................................... 42.7 7....................... Joe Restic................................................................. 43.7 5....................... Geoff Price ............................................................. 45.44

Interceptions 1955 t5 ..................... Paul Hornung ................................................................5 1961 t8 ..................... Angelo Dabiero .............................................................5 1962 t2 ..................... Tom MacDonald ..........................................................9 1963 t6 ..................... Tom MacDonald ...........................................................5 1964 1....................... Tony Carey ....................................................................8 1965 t8 ..................... Nick Rassas ....................................................................6 1966 t7 ..................... Tom Schoen ..................................................................7 1972 1....................... Mike Townsend ........................................................ 10 1982 t5 ..................... Dave Duerson ................................................................7 1989 t8 ..................... Todd Lyght .............................................................. 0.67 2010 4....................... Harrison Smith ........................................................ 0.54

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Kickoff Returns 1953 4....................... John Lattner ............................................................. 331 1956 2....................... Paul Hornung ........................................................... 496 1961 8....................... Paul Costa ................................................................ 359 1975 7....................... Terry Eurick.............................................................. 26.7 1979 6....................... Jim Stone ................................................................ 25.9 1982 9....................... Allen Pinkett ........................................................... 25.3 1986 3....................... Tim Brown .............................................................. 27.9 1988 1....................... Raghib Ismail ......................................................... 36.1 1995 5....................... Emmett Mosley....................................................... 27.9 1997 6....................... Allen Rossum ........................................................ 28.50 2000 4....................... Julius Jones ........................................................... 28.47 2002 8....................... Vontez Duff ........................................................... 27.68 All-Purpose Running (first compiled in 1970) 1976 9....................... Al Hunter .............................................................. 135.4 1983 6....................... Allen Pinkett ......................................................... 152.9 1986 3....................... Tim Brown ............................................................ 176.1 1987 6....................... Tim Brown ............................................................ 167.9 1990 9....................... Raghib Ismail ......................................................156.91 Scoring 1941 1943 1944 1947 1979 1983 1984 1991

10 .................... Fred Evans .................................................................. 67 t4 ..................... Creighton Miller ......................................................... 78 t2 ..................... Bob Kelly .................................................................... 84 t5 ..................... Terry Brennan ............................................................ 66 4....................... Vagas Ferguson ....................................................... 9.3 2....................... Allen Pinkett ........................................................... 10.0 2....................... Allen Pinkett ............................................................. 9.8 4....................... Jerome Bettis .......................................................... 10.0

Kick Scoring 1953 1....................... Menil Mavraides ........................................................ 27 1958 t8 ..................... Monty Stickles............................................................ 18 1965 7....................... Ken Ivan ..................................................................... 48 1967 5....................... Joe Azzaro .................................................................. 61 1968 t8 ..................... Scott Hemple ............................................................. 60 1966 t9 ..................... Joe Azzaro .................................................................. 47 1973 t3 ..................... Bob Thomas .............................................................. 7.0 Field Goals 1955 t3 ..................... Paul Hornung ................................................................2 1959 t9 ..................... Monty Stickles...............................................................3 1961 t8 ..................... Joe Perkowski ...............................................................5 1980 3....................... Harry Oliver ............................................................ 1.64 1982 8....................... Mike Johnston......................................................... 1.73 1986 4....................... John Carney ............................................................ 1.91

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

NCAA RECORDS INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL CHAMPIONS Rushing Creighton Miller, 1943 (151 for 911 yards) Passing Efficiency Bob Williams, 1949 (159.1 - min. 11 attempts/game)

Interceptions Tony Carey, 1964 (8 for 121 yards) Mike Townsend, 1972 (10 for 39 yards) Kick Scoring Menil Mavraides, 1953 (27 points)

RECORDS Highest Season Percentage of Field Goals Made 40-49 Yards John Carney, 1984 (1.000 – 10 of 10) Most Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Kickoff Returns Raghib Ismail, 1988 vs. Rice (2), 1989 vs. Michigan (2) (with 11 others, though Ismail is the only player in history to score twice in two games)

Most Career Touchdowns on Interceptions, Punt Returns and Kickoff Returns (Must have at Least One Touchdown in Each Category) Allen Rossum, 1994-97 (9) (3 interceptions, 3 punt returns, 3 kickoff returns)

Kickoff Return Defense 2008, 16.47 yards per return

RECORDS Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Kickoff Returns 2, vs. Rice 1988, vs. Michigan 1989 (held by many teams) Single-Game Fewest Punts By Losing Team 0, vs. Navy, 2007 (with numerous other teams) Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Punt Returns 3, vs. Pittsburgh, 1996 (with five other teams) Single-Game – Most Defensive Extra Point Attempts Against 2, vs. Rice, 1988 (2 returns, 1 scored; with three other teams) Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Fumble Returns 2, vs. Navy, 2000 (with nine other teams) Season Total Offense – Most Plays Per Game 92.4, 1970 (924 in 10 games) Season Pass Defense – Lowest Completion Pct. Allowed (min. 200 attempts) .333, 1967 (102 of 306 attempts) Season Pass Defense – Fewest Yds Allowed Per Attempt (min. 300 attempts) 3.78, 1967 (306 for 1,158 yards) Season Punt Return Defense – Fewest Returns Allowed 5, 1968 (52 yards) (tied with Nebraska 1995) Season Fewest Turnovers Lost 8, 2000 (tied with Clemson 1940 and Miami, Ohio 1966)

Total Offense 1943, 418.0 yards per game 1946, 441.3 yards per game 1949, 434.8 yards per game

Most Consecutive Winning Seasons (All Time) 42 from 1889 to 1932 (no teams in 1890-91)

Rushing Offense 1943, 313.7 yards per game 1946, 340.1 yards per game

Season Fewest Turnovers Per Game 0.73, 2000 (8 in 11 games)

Scoring Offense 1966, 36.2 points per game

Kickoff Returns 1957, 27.6 yards per return 1966, 29.6 yards per return 1988, 24.2 yards per return

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 139

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Punt Returns 1958, 17.6 yards per return

HISTORY & RECORDS

TEAM ANNUAL CHAMPIONS

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Most Single-Game Touchdowns Scored on Fumble Returns Tony Driver, 2000 vs. Navy (2) (with Tyrone Carter of Minnesota, 1996, and Alvin Nnabuife of SMU, 2004))

Scoring Defense 1946, 2.7 points per game

COACHES & STAFF

Kickoff Returns Raghib Ismail, 1988 (36.1 average - 12 for 433 yards)

Rushing Defense 1974, 102.8 yards per game

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Punt Returns Nick Rassas, 1965 (24 for 459 yards) Allen Rossum, 1996 (15 for 344 yards)

Total Defense 1946, 141.7 yards per game 1974, 195.2 yards per game

HERE COME THE IRISH

A number of Notre Dame players and teams occupy places in the NCAA’s all-time collegiate football record book:

STATISTICAL TRENDS Here are Notre Dame’s team statistical averages and corresponding NCAA rankings since 1946: Year Record .... Games 1946 8-0-1...................... 9 1947 9-0-0 .................... 9 1948 9-0-1....................10 1949 10-0-0 .................10 1950 4-4-1...................... 9 1951 7-2-1....................10 1952 7-2-1....................10 1953 9-0-1....................10 1954 9-1-0....................10 1955 8-2-0....................10 1956 2-8-0....................10 1957 7-3-0....................10 1958 6-4-0....................10 1959 5-5-0....................10 1960 2-8-0....................10 1961 5-5-0....................10 1962 5-5-0....................10 1963 2-7-0...................... 9 1964 9-1-0....................10 1965 7-2-1....................10 1966 9-0-1....................10 1967 8-2-0....................10 1968 7-2-1....................10 1969 8-1-1....................10 1970 9-1-0....................10 1971 8-2-0....................10 1972 8-2-0....................10 1973 10-0-0 .................10 1974 9-2-0....................11 1975 8-3-0....................11 1976 8-3-0....................11 1977 10-1-0 .................11 1978 8-3-0....................11 1979 7-4-0....................11 1980 9-1-1....................11 1981 5-6-0 ..................11 1982 6-4-1....................11 1983 6-5-0....................11 1984 7-4-0....................11 1985 5-6-0 ..................11 1986 5-6-0....................11 1987 8-3-0....................11 1988 11-0-0 .................11 1989 11-1-0 .................12 1990 9-2-0....................11 1991 9-3-0....................12 1992 9-1-1....................11 1993 10-1-0 .................11 1994 6-4-1....................11 1995 9-2-0....................11 1996 8-3 .......................11 1997 7-6 .......................13 1998 9-3 .......................12 1999 5-7 .......................12 2000 9-3 .......................12 2001 5-6 .......................11 2002 10-3 .....................13 2003 5-7 .......................12 2004 6-6 .......................12 2005 9-3 .......................12 2006 10-3 .....................13 2007 3-9 .......................12 2008 7-6 .......................13 2009 6-6 .......................12 2010 8-5 .......................13 * Notre Dame record †Last in nation

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Offense Total Off. Yds PG . ...Rank 441.3 ..................1 408.6 ..................2 396.4 ..................5 434.8 ..................1 305.7 ................57 326.7 ................36 321.3 ................34 383.9 ..................2 385.3 ..................6 357.3 ..................6 297.2 ................38 296.4 ................34 369.7 ..................5 278.3 ................40 243.7 ................80 320.6 ................16 252.5 ................74 220.0 ..............105 401.4 ..................2 299.5 ................41 391.5 ..................3 391.1 ..................7 504.4 ..................2 448.9 ..................7 510.5* ................2 332.9 ................46 423.8 ..................7 461.4 ..................5 434.5 ..................4 326.0 ................71 363.7 ................30 440.0 ..................5 395.9 ................19 380.3 ................26 328.6 ................72 328.1 ................71 330.9 ................67 428.5 ..................9 336.5 ................57 335.0 ................68 411.5 ................14 381.0 ................35 388.0 ................36 401.5 ................29 417.0 ................17 455.6 ................11 470.4 ..................3 429.6 ................22 384.55 ..............37 419.9 ................22 463.7 ................10 360.25 ..............63 382.45 ..............42 419.7 ................19 345.7 ................76 289.7 ..............110 313.54 ............108 336.3 ................90 345.5 ................81 477.3 ................10 389.77 ..............23 242.25 ............119 355.08 ..............65 451.75 ................8 379.69 ..............61

Rushing Yds PG. ....Rank 340.1.................. 1 273.8.................. 4 319.4.................. 3 291.4.................. 4 171.0............... 67 210.0................ 31 204.6................ 33 288.1.................. 4 239.3................ 20 272.7.................. 5 170.8................ 73 190.9................ 44 213.6................ 16 135.2................ 80 153.7................ 71 224.5................ 14 137.9................ 83 147.3................ 74 190.9................ 19 214.5................ 15 210.6................ 13 217.0................ 16 305.9.................. 4 290.5.................. 6 257.8................ 14 232.1................ 24 304.3.................. 4 350.2* ............... 6 283.5................ 11 218.2................ 55 207.3................ 63 231.9................ 40 209.0............... 51 184.1................ 74 244.9................ 15 180.5................ 55 173.5................ 42 238.8................ 17 146.9................ 69 164.4................ 56 189.4................ 33 252.1................ 14 258.0................ 11 287.7.................. 8 250.3................ 12 269.1.................. 6 280.9.................. 3 260.7.................. 6 215.6................ 20 233.8.................. 6 269.5.................. 8 174.9................ 36 212.5................ 16 181.5................ 26 213.5................ 14 188.8................ 30 139.4................ 68 157.2................ 56 127.4................ 85 147.1................ 55 125.69 ............. 72 75.25..............115 109.69 ...........100 128.25 ............. 84 126.62 ............. 92

Passing Yds PG. ... Rank 101.2 ...............40 134.8 .................9 77.0 .................93 143.4 ...............22 134.7 ...............27 116.7 ...............46 116.7 ...............47 95.8 .................57 146.0 .................5 85.6 .................47 126.4 ...............12 105.5 ...............31 156.1 .................8 143.1 ...............13 90.0 .................63 96.1 .................49 114.6 ...............42 72.6 ...............101 210.5 .................5 85.0 .................87 180.9 ...............17 174.1 ...............20 198.5 ...............22 158.4 ...............52 252.7 .................8 100.8 ...............88 119.5 ...............74 111.2 ...............83 150.9 ...............29 107.8 ...............73 156.5 ...............32 208.1 ...............13 186.9 ...............20 196.2 ...............20 83.7 ..............131 147.6 ...............72 157.4 ...............64 189.6 ...............45 189.6 ...............37 170.6 ...............61 222.2 ...............28 128.9 ...............81 130.0 ...............86 113.8 ...............98 166.7 ...............68 186.5 ...............51 189.5 ............. t49 168.8 ...............73 168.9 ...............78 186.1 ...............69 193.7 ...............53 185.3 ...............75 169.9 ...............82 238.2 ...............34 132.2 .............109 101.5 .............114 174.2 ...............91 179.0 ...............92 218.1 ...............54 330.3* ...............4 264.08 .............13 167.00 ...........110 245.38 .............34 323.50 ...............5 253.08 .............34

Scoring Pts PG. .... Rank 30.1.................... 7 32.3.................... 3 32.0.................... 6 36.0.................... 4 15.4.................. 84 24.1.................. 38 18.3.................. 53 31.7.................... 4 26.1.................. 14 21.0.................. 17 13.0.................. 76 20.0.................. 29 20.6.................. 25 17.1.................. 44 11.1.................. 85 17.5.................. 42 15.9.................. 60 12.0.................. 93 28.7.................... 3 27.0.................... 9 36.2.................... 1 33.7.................... 4 37.6* ................. 4 33.4.................. 12 33.0.................... 9 22.5.................. 38 28.3.................. 18 35.8.................... 8 27.7.................. 16 22.2.................. 48 24.9.................. 38 34.7.................... 7 23.5.................. 41 22.1.................. 50 21.6.................. 61 21.1.................. 64 18.7.................. 72 27.0.................. 21 25.4.................. 33 20.9.................. 62 27.2.................. 24 29.9.................. 15 32.6.................. 15 33.8.................. 11 31.8.................. 19 35.5.................. 10 37.2.................... 4 36.6.................... 9 28.9.................t30 33.3.................. 13 37.0.................t10 22.8.................. 67 27.3.................. 43 29.0.................. 35 31.3.................. 29 19.4.................. 99 22.3.................. 91 20.2.................. 93 24.1.................. 72 36.7.................... 8 31.0.................. 16 16.42 .............116 24.69 ............... 67 30.08 ............... 32 26.31 ............... 67

Defense Total Def. Yds PG. .... Rank 141.7* ................1 168.2 ..................8 204.9 ................22 219.6 ................11 252.4 ................40 251.2 ................33 240.5 ................24 223.9 ................24 218.0 ................15 248.0 ................43 372.6 ..............103 279.2 ................66 265.8 ................51 267.2 ................62 252.7 ................50 287.3 ................84 263.4 ................57 284.4 ................81 206.3 ................15 194.4 ..................6 187.6 ..................4 220.1 ................13 249.0 ................10 218.7 ..................4 220.7 ..................5 198.1 ..................4 258.3 ................13 201.3 ..................2 195.2 ..................1 270.1 ............... 23 273.7 ................28 237.0 ................11 324.7 ................61 307.4 ................50 213.2 ..................4 293.3 ................37 283.9 ................10 286.7 ................14 318.2 ................31 352.7 ................56 312.6 ................26 301.3 ................17 280.3 ................13 295.8 ................14 390.3 ................73 382.3 ................73 327.1 ................32 317.0 ................20 332.8 ................32 362.2 ................51 270.0 ................11 365.1 ................60 347.2 ................43 383.7 ................74 353.8 ................51 304.9 ................14 300.0 ................13 340.1 ................33 369.4 ................54 396.9 ................75 340.23 ..............65 357.00 ..............39 329.85 ..............39 397.75 ..............86 357.23 ..............50

Rushing Yds PG. .... Rank 83.7.....................5 112.2 ............... 20 103.6 ............... 12 86.4.....................4 156.0 ............... 47 129.4 ............... 23 131.5 ............... 25 120.7 ..................9 109.4 ..................6 146.9 ............... 27 279.1 ............. 102 185.9 ............... 64 144.1 ............... 26 168.5 ............... 64 160.8 ............... 56 128.2 ............... 25 176.4 ............... 75 166.8 ............... 74 *68.7 ..................2 75.4.....................5 79.3.....................9 104.3 ............... 18 179.3 ..................4 85.1.....................6 96.2.....................5 86.4.....................3 143.9 ............... 26 82.4.....................3 102.8 ..................1 171.7 ............... 37 120.4 ..................7 89.2.....................3 139.7 ............... 21 180.5 ............... 62 109.8 ..................8 166.1 ............... 68 95.5....................8 133.9 ............... 29 174.3 ............... 69 158.3 ............... 42 119.5 ............... 19 154.2 ............... 41 112.4 ............... 10 105.6 ............... 14 123.2 ............... 24 204.8 ............... 84 111.1 ..................9 89.6.....................4 139.8 ............... 39 190.7 ............... 78 119.5 ............... 24 184.8 ............... 83 141.8 ............... 40 142.2 ............... 50 147.6 ............... 57 132.2 ............... 39 95.2.................. 10 127.1 ............... 29 88.2.....................4 132.3 ............... 34 136.85 ............. 61 195.42 ............. 96 134.15 ............. 45 170.25 ............. 89 142.15 ............. 50

Passing Yds PG......Rank 58.0 ....................3 *56.0 ..................6 101.3 ................76 133.2 ..............103 96.4 ..................36 121.8 ................81 109.0 ................44 103.2 ................57 108.6 ................81 101.1 ................83 93.5 ..................71 93.3 ..................62 121.7 ................95 98.7 ..................59 91.9 ..................49 159.1 ............112† 87.0 ..................18 117.6 ................84 137.6 ..............103 119.0 ................53 108.3 ................20 115.8 ................22 169.7 ................81 133.6 ................31 124.5 ................22 111.7 ................23 114.4 ................28 118.8 ................38 92.4 ..................15 98.4 ..................34 153.4 ..............118 147.8 ..............104 185.0 ..............133 126.9 ............... 50 103.0 ..................8 127.2 ................16 188.5 ................60 152.8 ................14 143.9 ................12 194.5 ................65 193.2 ................63 147.1 ................13 167.9 ................34 190.3 ................43 267.1 ................90 177.5 ................60 216.1 ................31 227.5 ................51 193.0 ................43 171.5 ................57 150.5 ..................8 180.3 ................24 205.4 ................53 241.5 ................82 206.2 ................44 172.6 ................10 204.8 ................46 213.0 ................48 281.2 ..............116 264.6 ..............103 203.38..............60 161.58................2 195.69..............43 227.50..............76 215.08..............54

Scoring Pts PG .......Rank 2.7* .....................1 5.8........................4 9.3..................... 13 8.6........................8 15.6................... 52 12.2................... 20 10.8................... 17 13.9................... 37 11.5................... 25 11.2................... 27 28.9................. 101 13.6................... 44 17.3................... 70 18.0................... 85 18.8................... 88 18.2................... 82 19.2................... 90 17.6................... 77 7.7..................... 11 7.3 .......................4 3.8........................2 12.4................... 24 17.0................... 38 11.3................... 13 9.7........................6 8.6........................5 15.2................... 29 6.6........................3 12.4................... 14 13.1................... 20 13.5................... 26 11.7................... 12 14.8................... 30 17.9................... 59 10.1......................5 14.5................... 32 15.8................... 22 14.5................... 13 19.3 .................. 42 21.3................... 49 19.9................... 44 16.6................... 21 12.3..................... 3 15.3................... 12 22.6................... 50 21.8................... 53 16.2................... 20 17.6................... 20 21.7..................t37 19.6................... 33 16.5................... 14 19.8................... 51 19.4................... 27 27.6................... 78 20.5................... 34 19.5................... 22 16.7......................9 26.2................... 65 24.1................... 46 24.5................... 53 23.85 ................ 67 28.75 ................ 72 22.15 ................ 42 25.92 ................ 63 20.23 ................ 23

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

ALLTIME SCORES 1895

Coach: None Captain: Henry Luhn Record: 0-1-0 November 23 L Michigan

Coach: H. G. Hadden Captain: Dan Casey Record: 3-1-0 October 19 W Northwestern Law November 7 W Illinois Cycling Club November 22 L Indianapolis Artillery (S) November 28 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons Total Points

0-8

6-26 4-10 20-0 30-36

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1888 Coach: None Captain: Edward Prudhomme Record: 1-2-0 April 20 L Michigan April 21 L Michigan December 6 W Harvard Prep Total Points

Coach: None Captain: Edward Prudhomme Record: 1-0-0 November 14 W Northwestern

9-0

1890-1891 - No Team

H H

34-0 8-6 28-0 22-10 0-8 92-24

H H H H A

14-0 6-6 30-0 18-6 12-19 80-31

H H H H H

Captain: Frank Keough Hillsdale Albion Wabash Rush Medical Albion Total Points

H H H H H H H

Coach: Frank E. Hering Captain: Jack Mullen Record: 4-1-1 October 13 T Rush Medical October 23 W DePauw October 28 W Chicago Dental Surgeons November 6 L Chicago November 13 W St. Viator November 25 W Michigan State (R) Total Points

0-0 4-0 62-0 5-34 60-0 34-6 165-40

H H H A H H

5-0 53-0 0-23 32-0 5-11 60-0 155-34

A H A H H A

1898 Coach: Frank E. Hering Captain: Jack Mullen Record: 4-2-0 October 8 W Illinois October 15 W Michigan State October 23 L Michigan October 29 W DePauw November 5 L Indiana November 19 W Albion Total Points

Game won, lost or tied Home game A: game, played at opponent’s home stadium Game played at a N: site; see footnote for city Night game Homecoming game Game played on Thanksgiving Day Game played in rain

S Game played in snow 0:00 Time remaining in games decided in the final minutes; in case of ties, time followed by team scoring last C Capacity crowd AP Beginning with the 1936 season, the number in front of the opponent name indicates Notre Dame’s ranking in the Associated Press poll coming into the game. The number following the opponent name indicates its ranking.

Scoring Values Seasons 1887-1897 1898-1903 1904-1908 1909-1911 1912-1957 1958 to date

Touchdown 4 points 5 points 5 points 5 points 6 points 6 points

Field Goal 5 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 3 points 3 points

Point After 2 points 1 point 1 point 1 point 1 point 1 point for kick 2 points for run or pass

Safety 2 points 2 points 2 points 2 points 2 points 2 points

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 141

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

W-L-T H A N NT HC TH R

HISTORY & RECORDS

Key to Abbreviations

2010 SEASON REVIEW

56-0 10-10 66-10

1894 Coach: James L. Morison Record: 3-1-1 October 13 W October 20 T November 15 W November 22 W November 29 L

Coach: Frank E. Hering Captain: Frank E. Hering Record: 4-3-0 October 8 L Chicago Physicians & Surgeons October 14 L Chicago South Bend Commercial Athletic Club October 27 W October 31 W Albion November 14 L Purdue November 20 W Highland Views November 26 W Beloit (R) Total Points

1897

1893 Coach: None Captain: Frank Keough Record: 4-1-0 October 25 W Kalamazoo November 11 W Albion November 23 W De LaSalle (S) November 30 W Hillsdale (S) January 1 L Chicago Total Points

0-4 0-18 46-0 24-0 22-28 82-0 8-0 182-50

1896

COACHES & STAFF

1892 Coach: None Captain: Pat Coady Record: 1-0-1 October 19 W South Bend High School November 24 T Hillsdale Total Points

H H H H

THE FIGHTING IRISH

1889

20-0 18-2 0-18 32-0 70-20

HERE COME THE IRISH

1887

ALLTIME SCORES 1899

1904

Coach: James McWeeney Record: 6-3-1 September 27 W September 30 W October 4 L October 14 W October 18 L October 23 W October 27 W November 4 W November 18 T November 30 L

Captain: Jack Mullen Englewood High School Michigan State Chicago Lake Forest Michigan Indiana Northwestern (R) Rush Medical Purdue Chicago Physicians & Surgeons Total Points

29-5 40-0 6-23 38-0 0-12 17-0 12-0 17-0 10-10 0-5 169-55

H H A H A H H H A H

Captain: John Farley W W W W L T L L W W

Goshen Englewood High School South Bend Howard Park Cincinnati Indiana Beloit Wisconsin Michigan Rush Medical (R) Chicago Physicians & Surgeons Total Points

55-0 68-0 64-0 58-0 0-6 6-6 0-54 0-7 5-0 5-0 261-73

H H H H A H A A H H

1901 Coach: Pat O’Dea Record: 8-1-1 September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 28

South Bend Athletic Club Ohio Medical University Northwestern (R) Chicago Medical College Beloit Lake Forest Purdue Indiana (R) Chicago Physicians & Surgeons South Bend Athletic Club Total Points

0-0 6-0 0-2 32-0 5-0 16-0 12-6 18-5 34-0 22-6 145-19

H A A H A H H H H H

1902 Coach: James F. Faragher Record: 6-2-1 September 27 W October 11 W October 18 L October 25 W November 1 W November 8 L November 15 W November 22 W November 27 T

Captain: Louis (Red) Salmon Michigan State Lake Forest Michigan (at Toledo) Indiana Ohio Medical University Knox American Medical DePauw Purdue Total Points

33-0 28-0 0-23 11-5 6-5 5-12 92-0 22-0 6-6 203-51

H H A A A A H H A

1903 Coach: James F. Faragher Record: 8-0-1 October 3 W October 10 W October 17 W October 24 W October 29 W November 7 W November 14 T November 21 W November 26 W

142

Captain: Louis (Red) Salmon Michigan State Lake Forest DePauw (R) American Medical Chicago Physicians & Surgeons Missouri Osteopaths Northwestern (at South Side Park, Chicago) Ohio Medical University Wabash Total Points

H H N A H A H A

Coach: Henry J. McGlew Record: 5-4-0 September 30 W October 7 W October 14 L October 21 L October 28 W November 4 W November 11 L November 18 W November 24 L

Captain: Pat Beacom

North Division High School (Chicago) 44-0 H Michigan State 28-0 H Wisconsin (at Milwaukee) 0-21 N Wabash 0-5 H *American Medical 142-0 H DePauw 71-0 H Indiana 5-22 A Bennett Medical College (Chicago) 22-0 H Purdue 0-32 A Total Points 312-80 * After a 25-minute first half, with Notre Dame leading 111-0, the second half was shortened to only eight minutes to permit the ‘‘Doctors’’ time to eat before catching a train to Chicago. Notre Dame scored 27 touchdowns, but missed 20 extra points.

1906

Captain: Al Fortin T W L W W W W W W W

12-4 44-0 0-58 17-5 6-0 5-24 10-0 0-36 94-127

1905

1900 Coach: Pat O’Dea Record: 6-3-1 September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 25 November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 November 29

Coach: Louis (Red) Salmon Captain: Frank Shaughnessy Record: 5-3-0 October 1 W Wabash October 8 W American Medical October 15 L Wisconsin (at Milwaukee) October 22 W Ohio Medical University October 27 W Toledo Athletic Association November 5 L Kansas November 19 W DePauw November 24 L Purdue Total Points

12-0 28-0 56-0 52-0 46-0 28-0 0-0 35-0 34-0 291-0

H H H H H H N A A

Coach: Thomas A. Barry Record: 6-1-0 October 6 W October 13 W October 20 W October 27 W November 3 W November 10 L November 24 W

Captain: Bob Bracken Franklin Hillsdale Chicago Physicians & Surgeons Michigan State Purdue Indiana (at Indianapolis) Beloit (R) Total Points

26-0 17-0 28-0 5-0 2-0 0-12 29-0 107-12

H H H H A N H

32-0 23-0 22-4 0-0 22-4 17-0 21-12 137-20

H H H H H A A

39-0 64-0 6-12 88-0 58-4 11-0 8-4 46-0 6-0 326-20

H H A H H N A H A

1907 Coach: Thomas A. Barry Record: 6-0-1 October 12 W October 19 W October 26 W November 2 T November 9 W November 23 W November 28 W

Captain: Dom Callicrate Chicago Physicians & Surgeons (R) Franklin Olivet Indiana Knox Purdue St. Vincent’s (Chicago) Total Points

1908 Coach: Victor M. Place Captain: Harry Miller Record: 8-1-0 October 3 W Hillsdale October 10 W Franklin October 17 L Michigan October 24 W Chicago Physicians & Surgeons October 29 W Ohio Northern November 7 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) November 13 W Wabash November 18 W St. Viator November 26 W Marquette Total Points

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

1914

Coach: Frank C. Longman Record: 7-0-1 October 9 W October 16 W October 23 W October 30 W November 6 W November 13 W November 20 W November 25 T

Captain: Howard Edwards

Olivet Rose Poly Michigan State Pittsburgh Michigan Miami (Ohio) Wabash Marquette Total Points “The Notre Dame Victory March” was introduced this season.

58-0 60-11 17-0 6-0 11-3 46-0 38-0 0-0 236-14

H H H A A H H A

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Keith Jones Record: 6-2-0 October 3 W Alma October 10 W Rose Poly October 17 L Yale October 24 W South Dakota (at Sioux Falls) October 31 W Haskell November 7 L Army November 14 W Carlisle (at Comiskey Park, Chicago) November 26 W Syracuse Total Points

Coach: Frank C. Longman Record: 4-1-1 October 8 W October 22 W October 29 L November 12 W November 19 W November 24 T

Captain: Ralph Dimmick

Olivet Butchel (Akron) Michigan State Rose Poly *Ohio Northern Marquette Total Points *Notre Dame’s 100th victory

48-0 51-0 0-17 41-3 47-0 5-5 192-25

H H A A H A

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Freeman Fitzgerald Record: 7-1-0 October 2 W Alma October 9 W Haskell October 23 L Nebraska October 30 W South Dakota November 6 W Army November 13 W Creighton November 25 W Texas November 27 W Rice Total Points

48-0 48-0 26-0 60-0 10-30 21-0 14-0 46-0 20-0 293-30

H A H H A N A H A

55-0 0-0 0-7 40-0 7-2 13-0 23-0 3-0 141-9

H A A H A A H A

1916

1911 Coach: John L. Marks Captain: Luke Kelly Record: 6-0-2 October 7 W Ohio Northern October 14 W St. Viator October 21 W Butler (R) October 28 W Loyola (Chicago) November 4 T Pittsburgh November 11 W St. Bonaventure November 20 W Wabash November 30 T Marquette Total Points

32-6 43-0 27-0 80-0 0-0 34-0 6-3 0-0 222-9

H H H H A H A A

1912 Coach: John L. Marks Captain: Charles (Gus) Dorais Record: 7-0-0 October 5 W St. Viator October 12 W Adrian October 19 W Morris Harvey October 26 W Wabash November 2 W Pittsburgh (S) November 9 W St. Louis November 28 W Marquette (at Comiskey Park, Chicago) Total Points

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Stan Cofall Record: 8-1-0 September 30 W Case Tech October 7 W Western Reserve October 14 W Haskell October 28 W Wabash November 4 L Army November 11 W South Dakota (at Sioux Falls) November 18 W Michigan State November 25 W Alma November 30 W Nebraska Total Points

1917 116-7 74-7 39-0 41-6 3-0 47-7 69-0 389-27

H H H H A A N

The Jesse Harper Years – 5 seasons: 34-5-1 (.863)

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Jim Phelan Record: 6-1-1 October 6 W Kalamazoo October 13 T Wisconsin October 20 L Nebraska October 27 W South Dakota (R) November 3 W Army November 10 W Morningside November 17 W Michigan State November 24 W Washington & Jefferson Total Points

1913

The Knute Rockne Years – 13 seasons: 105-12-5 (.881)

1918 87-0 20-7 62-0 35-13 14-7 20-7 30-7 268-41

H H H A A A A

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Leonard Bahan Record: 3-1-2 September 28 W Case Tech November 2 W Wabash November 9 T Great Lakes November 16 L Michigan State (R) November 23 W Purdue November 28 T Nebraska (S) Total Points

26-6 67-7 7-7 7-13 26-6 0-0 133-39

A A H A A A

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 143

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Coach: Jesse Harper Captain: Knute Rockne Record: 7-0-0 October 4 W Ohio Northern October 18 W South Dakota October 25 W Alma November 1 W Army November 7 W Penn State (R) November 22 W Christian Brothers (St. Louis) November 27 W Texas Total Points

HISTORY & RECORDS

H H A H A A A A

2010 SEASON REVIEW

32-0 34-0 19-20 6-0 7-0 41-0 36-7 55-2 230-29

1915 1910

COACHES & STAFF

H H A N H A N A

THE FIGHTING IRISH

56-0 102-0 0-28 33-0 20-7 7-20 48-6 20-0 286-61

HERE COME THE IRISH

1909

ALLTIME SCORES 1919

1923

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Leonard Bahan Record: 9-0-0 October 4 W Kalamazoo October 11 W Mount Union October 18 W Nebraska October 25 W Western Michigan November 1 W Indiana (R) (at Indianapolis) November 8 W Army November 15 W Michigan State November 22 W Purdue November 27 W Morningside (S) Total Points/Attendance

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Harvey Brown Record: 9-1-0 September 29 W Kalamazoo October 6 W Lombard October 13 W Army (at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn) October 20 W Princeton October 27 W Georgia Tech November 3 W Purdue (HC) November 10 L Nebraska November 17 W Butler November 24 W Carnegie Tech November 29 W St. Louis (R) Total Points/Attendance

14-0 60-7 14-9 53-0 16-3 12-9 13-0 33-13 14-6 229-47

H H A H N A H A A

5,000 4,000 10,000 2,500 5,000 8,000 5,000 7,000 10,000 56,500

1920 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Frank Coughlin Record: 9-0-0 October 2 W Kalamazoo 39-0 H 5,000 October 9 W Western Michigan 41-0 H 3,500 October 16 W Nebraska 16-7 A 9,000 October 23 W Valparaiso 28-3 H 8,000 October 30 W Army 27-17 A 10,000 November 6 W Purdue (HC) 28-0 H 12,000 November 13 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) 13-10 N 14,000 November 20 W *Northwestern 33-7 A c20,000 November 25 W Michigan State 25-0 A 8,000 Total Points/Attendance 250-44 89,500 *George Gipp’s last game. He contracted strep throat and died from complications of the disease on December 14 at the age of 25.

1921 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Eddie Anderson Record: 10-1-0 September 24 W Kalamazoo October 1 W DePauw October 8 L Iowa October 15 W Purdue October 22 W Nebraska (HC) October 29 W Indiana (at Indianapolis) (R) November 5 W Army November 8 W Rutgers (at Polo Grounds, NYC) November 12 W Haskell November 19 W Marquette November 24 W Michigan State Total Points/Attendance

144

H H N A H H A H A A

10,000 8,000 c30,000 30,000 20,000 20,000 30,000 10,000 30,000 9,000 197,000

40-0 34-0 13-7 12-0 34-3 38-3 34-6 13-6 40-19 258-44

H H N A H A H N A

8,000 10,000 c55,000 40,000 c22,000 28,425 c22,000 45,000 35,000 265,425

27-10

N c53,000

41-0 69-0 19-3 0-27 19-7 13-0 0-0 26-0 13-10 0-17 200-64

H H H N A A A H H A

13,000 10,000 10,000 c65,000 c49,000 12,000 c20,000 c27,000 c27,000 c45,000 278,000

H A H A H H N H A A

8,000 c48,648 18,000 c41,000 11,000 20,000 c63,029 20,000 c45,000 c74,378 349,055

1924 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Adam Walsh Record: 10-0-0 October 4 W Lombard October 11 W Wabash October 18 W Army (at Polo Grounds) October 25 W Princeton November 1 W *Georgia Tech (HC) November 8 W Wisconsin November 15 W Nebraska November 22 W Northwestern (at Soldier Field) November 29 W Carnegie Tech Total Points/Attendance ROSE BOWL January 1 W Stanford (at Pasadena, Calif.) *Notre Dame’s 200th victory

1925 56-0 57-10 7-10 33-0 7-0 28-7 28-0 48-0 42-7 21-7 48-0 375-41

H H A A H N A N H A H

8,000 8,000 7,500 7,500 14,000 10,000 7,000 12,000 5,000 11,000 15,000 105,000

1922 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Glen Carberry Record: 8-1-1 September 30 W Kalamazoo October 7 W St. Louis October 14 W Purdue October 21 W DePauw October 28 W Georgia Tech November 4 W Indiana (HC) November 11 T Army November 18 W Butler November 25 W Carnegie Tech (S) November 30 L Nebraska Total Points/Attendance

74-0 14-0 13-0 25-2 35-7 34-7 7-14 34-7 26-0 13-0 275-37

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Clem Crowe Record: 7-2-1 September 26 W Baylor (R) October 3 W Lombard October 10 W Beloit October 17 L Army (at Yankee Stadium) October 24 W Minnesota October 31 W Georgia Tech (R) November 7 T Penn State (R) November 14 W Carnegie Tech (HC) November 21 W Northwestern November 26 L Nebraska Total Points/Attendance

1926 46-0 26-0 20-0 34-7 13-3 27-0 0-0 31-3 19-0 6-14 222-27

H H A H A H A A A A

5,000 7,000 9,000 5,000 20,000 c22,000 15,000 12,000 30,000 16,000 141,000

Coach: Knute Rockne Captains: Gene Edwards and Tom Hearden Record: 9-1-0 October 2 W Beloit 77-0 October 9 W Minnesota 20-7 October 16 W Penn State (R) 28-0 October 23 W Northwestern 6-0 October 30 W Georgia Tech (R) 12-0 November 6 W Indiana 26-0 November 13 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) 7-0 November 20 W Drake (HC) (S) 21-0 November 27 L Carnegie Tech 0-19 December 4 W USC (2:00) 13-12 Total Points/Attendance 210-38

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

1931 H A N A H H YS A N

10,000 c28,000 45,101 16,000 17,000 25,000 c65,678 8,412 *c120,000 335,191

12-6 6-22 7-0 0-13 32-6 9-0 12-6 7-27 14-27 99-107

H A N A H N N H† A

15,000 29,885 *c120,000 c35,000 12,000 30,000 c78,188 c27,000 c72,632 419,705

1928 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Fred Miller Record: 5-4-0 September 29 W Loyola (New Orleans) October 6 L Wisconsin October 13 W Navy (at Soldier Field) October 20 L Georgia Tech October 27 W Drake November 3 W Penn State (R) (at Philadelphia) November 10 W Army (2:30) (at Yankee Stadium) November 17 L Carnegie Tech (R) December 1 L USC Total Points/Attendance *Paid attendance: 103,081 †First defeat at home since 1905

Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captain: Tommy Yarr Record: 6-2-1 October 3 W Indiana October 10 T Northwestern (R) (at Soldier Field) October 17 W Drake October 24 W Pittsburgh October 31 W Carnegie Tech November 7 W Pennsylvania November 14 W Navy (at Baltimore) November 21 L USC (1:00) November 28 L Army (at Yankee Stadium) Total Points/Attendance *First capacity crowd in Notre Dame Stadium

12,098 65,000 23,835 37,394 42,271 39,173 56,861 *50,731 c78,559 405,922

73-0 62-0 42-0 0-12 24-6 21-0 12-0 21-0 0-13 255-31

H H H A A H N N A

8,369 6,663 16,015 55,616 18,062 31,853 61,122 c78,115 c93,924 369,739

H A A H N H A H N

9,221 15,152 45,890 16,627 34,579 27,476 31,182 25,037 c73,594 278,758

6-7 18-7 13-0 19-0 0-19 6-10 20-7 12-6 14-0 108-56

H H H H A N A N A

20,353 34,263 11,242 25,354 56,556 54,571 38,413 c78,757 45,568 365,077

28-7 14-3 27-0 9-6 14-0 18-13 7-14 6-6 20-13 143-62

H A A H N A H N H

11,102 27,542 19,863 39,989 c57,810 c81,018 34,430 c78,114 38,305 388,173

1932 Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captain: Paul Host Record: 7-2-0 October 8 W Haskell October 15 W Drake October 22 W Carnegie Tech October 29 L Pittsburgh November 5 W Kansas November 12 W Northwestern November 19 W Navy (at Cleveland) November 26 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) December 10 L USC Total Points/Attendance

1933

1929 Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: John Law Record: 9-0-0 October 5 W Indiana October 12 W Navy (at Baltimore) October 19 W Wisconsin (at Soldier Field) October 26 W Carnegie Tech November 2 W Georgia Tech November 9 W Drake (at Soldier Field) November 16 W USC (at Soldier Field) November 23 W Northwestern November 30 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) Total Points/Attendance No home games; Notre Dame Stadium was under construction *Paid attendance: 99,351

14-0 14-7 19-0 7-0 26-6 19-7 13-12 26-6 7-0 145-38

A N N A A N N* A N

16,111 c64,681 90,000 c66,000 22,000 50,000 c112,912 c50,000 c79,408 551,112

The Elmer Layden Years – 7 seasons: 47-13-3 (.770)

1934

1930 20-14 26-2 21-6 35-19 27-0 60-20 28-7 14-0 7-6 27-0 265-74

H H H A H A H A N* A

14,751 40,593 30,009 c66,586 11,113 c75,657 10,106 c44,648 c110,000 c73,967 477,430

Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Dom Vairo Record: 6-3-0 October 6 L Texas October 13 W Purdue October 20 W Carnegie Tech (R) October 27 W Wisconsin November 3 L Pittsburgh November 10 L Navy (R) (at Cleveland) November 17 W Northwestern November 24 W Army (4:00) (at Yankee Stadium) December 8 W USC Total Points/Attendance

1935 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: *Joe Sullivan Record: 7-1-1 September 28 W Kansas October 5 W Carnegie Tech October 12 W Wisconsin October 19 W Pittsburgh (3:00) October 26 W Navy (at Baltimore) November 2 W Ohio State (0:32) November 9 L Northwestern (R) November 16 T Army (0:29-ND) (at Yankee Stadium) November 23 W USC Total Points/Attendance *Died from complications of pneumonia, March 1935

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 145

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: Tom Conley Record: 10-0-0 October 4 W SMU (4:00) October 11 W Navy@ October 18 W Carnegie Tech October 25 W Pittsburgh November 1 W Indiana November 8 W Pennsylvania November 15 W Drake November 22 W Northwestern November 29 W Army (R-S)(3:30) (at Soldier Field) December 6 W USC Total Points/Attendance @Dedication of Notre Dame Stadium *Paid attendance: 103,310

Coach: Heartley (Hunk) Anderson Captains: Hugh Devore & Tom Gorman Record: 3-5-1 October 7 T Kansas 0-0 October 14 W Indiana 12-2 October 21 L Carnegie Tech 0-7 October 28 L Pittsburgh 0-14 November 4 L Navy (at Baltimore) 0-7 November 11 L Purdue 0-19 November 18 W Northwestern 7-0 November 25 L USC 0-19 December 2 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) 13-12 Total Points/Attendance 32-80

HISTORY & RECORDS

A N H H A H N H N

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25-0 0-0 63-0 25-12 19-0 49-0 20-0 14-16 0-12 215-40

COACHES & STAFF

28-7 20-0 19-6 19-6 26-7 7-7 0-18 32-0 7-6 158-57

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Coach: Knute Rockne Captain: John Smith Record: 7-1-1 October 1 W Coe (R) October 8 W Detroit October 15 W Navy (at Baltimore) October 22 W Indiana October 29 W Georgia Tech November 5 T Minnesota (S) (1:00-M) November 12 L Army November 19 W Drake November 26 W USC (at Soldier Field) Total Points/Attendance *Paid attendance: 99,573

HERE COME THE IRISH

The Hunk Anderson Years – 3 seasons: 16-9-2 (.630)

1927

ALLTIME SCORES The Frank Leahy Years – 11 seasons: 87-11-9 (.855)

1936 Coach: Elmer Layden Captains: *Bill Smith and John Lautar Record: 6-2-1 October 3 W Carnegie Tech 21-7 H 15,673 October 10 W Washington (St. Louis) 14-6 H 9,879 October 17 W Wisconsin (R) 27-0 H 16,423 October 24 L (7) Pittsburgh (9) 0-26 A c66,622 October 31 W Ohio State (R) 7-2 H 50,017 November 7 L (13) Navy (at Baltimore) 0-3 N 51,126 November 14 W Army (at Yankee Stadium) 20-6 N c74,423 November 21 W (11) Northwestern (1) 26-6 H 52,131 December 5 T (9) USC 13-13 A 71,201 Total Points/Attendance 128-69 407,495 *Captain-elect Smith resigned his captaincy because of illness and Lautar was elected acting captain.

1941 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Paul Lillis Record: 8-0-1 September 27 W Arizona October 4 W Indiana (R) October 11 W Georgia Tech October 18 W (8) Carnegie Tech (R) October 25 W (7) Illinois November 1 T (6) Army (R) (14) (at Yankee Stadium) November 8 W (7) Navy (6) (at Baltimore) November 15 W (5) Northwestern (8) November 22 W (4) USC Total Points/Attendance

38-7 19-6 20-0 16-0 49-14 0-0 20-13 7-6 20-18 189-64

H H A A H N N A H

19,567 34,713 c28,986 17,208 34,896 c75,226 c62,074 c46,211 c54,967 373,848

7-7 6-13 27-0 28-0 21-14 9-0 13-0 20-32 27-20 13-0 13-13 184-99

A H H H A N N H H A N

23,243 20,545 22,374 26,800 43,476 66,699 c74,946 c54,379 26,098 94,519 19,225 472,304

41-0 55-13 35-12 50-0 47-0 33-6 26-0 25-6 14-13 14-19 340-69

A H A A H N N A H A

43,437 26,497 c86,408 16,235 24,676 c77,900 c75,121 c49,124 39,446 c23,000 461,844

58-0 26-0 64-0 28-13 13-7 13-32 0-59 21-0 21-0 28-7 272-118

A H N H A N N H A H

46,069 32,909 c38,167 36,086 57,122 c60,938 c75,142 39,701 28,662 36,900 451,696

1942

1937 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Joe Zwers Record: 6-2-1 October 2 W Drake October 9 T Illinois October 16 L Carnegie Tech October 23 W Navy (S) (2:00) October 30 W Minnesota (4) November 6 L (12) Pittsburgh (3) November 13 W (18) Army (R) (at Yankee Stadium) November 20 W (12) Northwestern November 27 W (9) USC (1:45) Total Points/Attendance

21-0 0-0 7-9 9-7 7-6 6-21 7-0 7-0 13-6 77-49

H A A H A H N A H

14,955 42,253 30,418 45,000 c63,237 c54,309 c76,359 42,573 28,920 398,024

52-0 14-6 14-6 7-0 19-7 15-0 19-0 9-7 0-13 149-39

H A H H N N H A A

25,615 26,533 29,142 25,934 c76,338 58,271 c55,245 c46,348 c97,146 440,572

3-0 17-14 20-19 14-7 7-6 14-0 6-7 7-0 12-20 100-73

H H H N A N A H H

31,341 17,322 29,730 c78,257 c61,420 c75,632 c42,380 49,204 c54,799 440,085

25-7 26-20 61-0 26-0 7-0 13-7 0-7 0-20 10-6 168-67

H H H A N N H A A

22,670 32,492 29,515 c68,578 c75,474 c61,579 45,960 c46,273 85,808 468,349

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: George Murphy Record: 7-2-2 September 26 T Wisconsin October 3 L Georgia Tech October 10 W Stanford October 17 W Iowa Pre-Flight October 24 W (8) Illinois (5) October 31 W (4) Navy (R) (at Cleveland) November 7 W (4) Army (19) (at Yankee Stadium) November 14 L (4) Michigan (6) November 21 W (8) Northwestern November 28 W (8) USC (14) December 5 T (6) Great Lakes (S) (at Soldier Field) Total Points/Attendance

1938 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Jim McGoldrick Record: 8-1-0 October 1 W Kansas October 8 W Georgia Tech October 15 W Illinois October 22 W (5) Carnegie Tech (13) October 29 W (7) Army (at Yankee Stadium) November 5 W (4) Navy (R) (at Baltimore) November 12 W (2) *Minnesota (12) November 19 W (1) Northwestern (16) December 3 L (1) USC (8) Total Points/Attendance *Notre Dame’s 300th victory

1943 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Pat Filley Record: 9-1-0 September 25 W Pittsburgh October 2 W Georgia Tech October 9 W (1) Michigan (2) October 16 W (1) Wisconsin October 23 W (1) Illinois (R) October 30 W (1) Navy (3) (at Cleveland) November 6 W (1) Army (3) (at Yankee Stadium) November 13 W (1) Northwestern (8) November 20 W (1) Iowa Pre-Flight (2) November 27 L (1) Great Lakes (0:33) Total Points/Attendance

1939 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Johnny Kelly Record: 7-2-0 September 30 W Purdue October 7 W Georgia Tech October 14 W SMU October 21 W (2) Navy (at Cleveland) October 28 W (2) Carnegie Tech (S) November 4 W (4) Army (at Yankee Stadium) November 11 L (3) Iowa November 18 W (9) Northwestern (3:30) November 25 L (7) USC (4) Total Points/Attendance

1944

1940 Coach: Elmer Layden Captain: Milt Piepul Record: 7-2-0 October 5 W Col. of Pacific October 12 W Georgia Tech October 19 W (6) Carnegie Tech October 26 W (2) Illinois November 2 W (2) Army (R) (at Yankee Stadium) November 9 W (7) Navy (4:00) (at Baltimore) November 16 L (7) Iowa (5:00) November 23 L (14) Northwestern (10) December 7 W USC Total Points/Attendance

146

Coach: Ed McKeever Captain: Pat Filley Record: 8-2-0 September 30 W Pittsburgh October 7 W Tulane October 14 W (1) Dartmouth (R) (at Fenway Park) October 21 W (1) Wisconsin October 28 W (1) Illinois (14) November 4 L (2) Navy (6) (at Baltimore) November 11 L (5) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) November 18 W (11) Northwestern November 25 W (18) Georgia Tech (10) December 2 W (9) Great Lakes (12) Total Points/Attendance

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jerry Groom Record: 4-4-1 September 30 W (1) North Carolina (2:40) (20) October 7 L (1) Purdue (R) October 14 W (10) Tulane October 21 L (11) Indiana October 28 L Michigan State (15) November 4 W Navy (R-S) (at Cleveland) November 11 W Pittsburgh November 18 T Iowa December 2 L USC Total Points/Attendance

7-0 40-7 34-0 39-9 56-0 6-6 0-48 34-7 32-6 7-39 255-122

H A H A H N N A A A

41,569 30,157 34,645 c57,542 42,841 c82,020 c74,621 c46,294 51,368 c23,000 484,057

48-6 40-6 20-27 33-0 30-9 19-0 0-35 12-7 20-20 19-12 241-122

H N H A H N A A H A

55,790 52,331 c58,240 c60,127 c57,890 44,237 c51,296 c44,500 40,685 55,783 520,879

7-7 14-3 19-22 26-14 34-14 17-6 27-21 3-21 27-0 9-0 183-108

A A H A H N H A A H

c74,518 c67,666 45,507 49,000 54,338 61,927 c57,446 c52,472 46,600 c58,394 567,868

28-21 37-7 23-14 27-14 38-7 28-20 34-14 14-14 48-14 40-14 317-139

A A H H H A A H A H

c59,500 49,135 c57,998 c58,254 c58,154 c74,711 c43,000 c56,478 97,952 55,522 610,704

1951

1946 Coach: Frank Leahy Captains: Game-by-Game Record: 8-0-1 September 28 W Illinois October 5 W Pittsburgh October 12 W (3) Purdue October 26 W (2) Iowa (17) November 2 W (2) Navy (at Baltimore) November 9 T (2) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) November 16 W (2) Northwestern (R) November 23 W (2) Tulane November 30 W (2) USC (16) Total Points/Attendance

A H H A N N H A H

c75,119 50,350 c55,452 52,311 c63,909 c74,121 c56,000 65,841 c55,298 548,401

40-6 22-7 31-0 21-0 27-0 27-7 26-19 59-6 38-7 291-52

A A H H N H A H A

c64,333 42,000 c56,000 c56,000 c84,070 c59,171 c48,000 c57,000 c104,953 571,527

28-27 40-0 26-7 44-13 27-12 41-7 42-6 12-7 46-0 14-14 320-93

H A H A A N A H H A

c59,343 c64,000 c58,126 c38,000 c53,000 c63,314 c34,000 c59,305 50,609 c100,571 580,268

49-6 27-7 35-12 46-7 40-0 34-21 42-6 28-7 32-0 27-20 360-86

H A A H N A N H H A

53,844 c41,500 c52,000 c58,196 c62,000 c51,277 c67,000 c56,790 c57,214 75,457 575,278

1947 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: George Connor Record: 9-0-0 October 4 W Pittsburgh October 11 W (1) Purdue October 18 W (2) Nebraska October 25 W (2) Iowa November 1 W (1) Navy (at Cleveland) November 8 W (1) Army (9) November 15 W (1) Northwestern (R) November 22 W (2) Tulane December 6 W (1) USC (3) Total Points/Attendance

1952

1948 Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Bill Fischer Record: 9-0-1 September 25 W Purdue October 2 W Pittsburgh October 9 W (1) Michigan State October 16 W (2) Nebraska October 23 W (2) Iowa October 30 W (2) Navy (at Baltimore) November 6 W (1) Indiana (R) November 13 W (2) Northwestern (8) November 27 W (2) Washington December 4 T (2) USC (0:35-ND) Total Points/Attendance

1953

1949 Coach: Frank Leahy Captains: Leon Hart and Jim Martin Record: 10-0-0 September 24 W Indiana October 1 W Washington October 8 W (2) Purdue October 15 W (1) Tulane (4) October 29 W (1) Navy (at Baltimore) November 5 W (1) Michigan State (10) November 12 W (1) North Carolina (at Yankee Stadium) November 19 W (1) Iowa November 26 W (1) USC (17) December 3 W (1) SMU Total Points/Attendance

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jack Alessandrini Record: 7-2-1 September 27 T (10) Pennsylvania (12) October 4 W (19) Texas (5) October 11 L (8) Pittsburgh October 18 W Purdue (9) October 25 W (16) North Carolina November 1 W (13) Navy (at Cleveland) November 8 W (10) Oklahoma (4) November 15 L (6) Michigan State (1) November 22 W (9) Iowa November 29 W (7) USC (2) Total Points/Attendance

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Don Penza Record: 9-0-1 September 26 W (1) Oklahoma (6) October 3 W (1) Purdue October 17 W (1) Pittsburgh (15) October 24 W (1) Georgia Tech (4) October 31 W (1) Navy (20) November 7 W (1) Pennsylvania November 14 W (1) North Carolina November 21 T (1) Iowa (0:06-ND) (20) November 28 W (2) USC (20) December 5 W (2) SMU Total Points/Attendance

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 147

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

26-6 33-0 49-6 41-6 28-0 0-0 27-0 41-0 26-6 271-24

Coach: Frank Leahy Captain: Jim Mutscheller Record: 7-2-1 September 29 W (14) Indiana (5) Detroit (NT) (at Briggs Stadium, Detroit) October 5 W October 13 L (5) SMU October 20 W Pittsburgh October 27 W (15) Purdue November 3 W (13) Navy (at Baltimore) November 10 L (11) Michigan State (5) November 17 W *North Carolina November 24 T Iowa (0:55-ND) December 1 W USC (R) (20) Total Points/Attendance *Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400th victory

HISTORY & RECORDS

c56,430 c56,746 73,159 c34,000 c57,866 71,074 c56,966 c52,863 70,177 529,281

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14-7 14-28 13-9 7-20 33-36 19-10 18-7 14-14 7-9 139-140

THE FIGHTING IRISH

1950

Coach: Hugh Devore Captain: Frank Dancewicz Record: 7-2-1 September 29 W Illinois October 6 W Georgia Tech October 13 W (3) Dartmouth October 20 W (3) Pittsburgh October 27 W (2) Iowa November 3 T (2) Navy (3) (at Cleveland) November 10 L (2) Army (1) (at Yankee Stadium) November 17 W (7) Northwestern November 24 W (5) Tulane December 1 L (5) Great Lakes Total Points/Attendance

HERE COME THE IRISH

1945

ALLTIME SCORES The Terry Brennan Years – 5 seasons: 32-18-0 (.640)

1958

1954 Coach: Terry Brennan Captains: Paul Matz and Dan Shannon Record: 9-1-0 September 25 W (2) Texas (4) October 2 L (1) Purdue (19) October 9 W (8) Pittsburgh October 16 W (8) Michigan State (R) October 30 W (6) Navy (15) (at Baltimore) November 6 W (5) Pennsylvania November 13 W (5) North Carolina November 20 W (4) Iowa (19) November 27 W (4) USC (R)(5:57) (17) December 4 W (4) SMU Total Points/Attendance

21-0 14-27 33-0 20-19 6-0 42-7 42-13 34-18 23-17 26-14 261-115

H H A H N A H A H A

c57,594 c58,250 c60,114 c57,238 c60,000 61,189 55,410 c56,576 c56,438 c75,501 598,310

Coach: Terry Brennan Captains: Al Ecuyer and Chuck Puntillo Record: 6-4-0 September 27 W (5) Indiana October 4 W (7) SMU (17) October 11 L (4) Army October 18 W (12) Duke October 25 L (11) Purdue (R) (15) November 1 W Navy (15) (at Baltimore) November 8 L (14) Pittsburgh (0:11) November 15 W North Carolina (11) November 22 L (15) Iowa (6) November 29 W (18) USC Total Points/Attendance

1959

Coach: Terry Brennan Captain: Ray Lemek Record: 8-2-0 September 24 W (11) SMU October 1 W (4) Indiana October 7 W (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT) (15) October 15 L (4) Michigan State (13) October 22 W (11) Purdue October 29 W (9) Navy (R) (4) November 5 W (6) Pennsylvania November 12 W (5) North Carolina November 19 W (4) Iowa (2:15) November 26 L (5) USC Total Points/Attendance

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Ken Adamson Record: 5-5-0 September 26 W North Carolina (R) October 3 L (8) Purdue October 10 W California October 17 L Michigan State October 24 L Northwestern (R) (2) October 31 W Navy (0:32) November 7 L Georgia Tech (4:27) (19) November 14 L Pittsburgh (R) November 21 W Iowa (3:25) (16) November 28 W USC (7) Total Points/Attendance

H H A A A H A A H A

c56,454 c56,494 c75,685 c52,007 c55,000 c59,475 45,226 38,000 c59,955 94,892 593,188

1956

1960

Coach: Terry Brennan Captain: Jim Morse Record: 2-8-0 September 22 L (3) SMU (NT)(1:50) October 6 W (17) Indiana October 13 L (18) Purdue October 20 L Michigan State (2) October 27 L Oklahoma (1) November 3 L Navy (R) (at Baltimore) November 10 L Pittsburgh (20) November 17 W North Carolina (1:16) November 24 L Iowa (3) December 1 L USC (17) Total Points/Attendance

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Myron Pottios Record: 2-8-0 September 24 W California October 1 L (12) Purdue October 8 L North Carolina (R) October 15 L Michigan State (14) October 22 L Northwestern October 29 L Navy (R) (4) (at Philadelphia) November 5 L Pittsburgh (14) November 12 L Miami (Fla.)(NT) November 19 L Iowa November 26 W USC (R) Total Points/Attendance

13-19 20-6 14-28 14-47 0-40 7-33 13-26 21-14 8-48 20-28 130-289

A H H H H N A H A A

61,000 c58,372 c58,778 c59,378 c60,128 57,773 c58,697 c56,793 c56,632 64,538 592,089

1957

1961

Coach: Terry Brennan Captains: Dick Prendergast and Ed Sullivan Record: 7-3-0 September 28 W Purdue 12-0 October 5 W (16) Indiana 26-0 October 12 W (12) Army (10) (at Philadelphia) 23-21 October 26 W (7) Pittsburgh 13-7 November 2 L (5) Navy (R) (16) 6-20 November 9 L (15) Michigan State (4) 6-34 November 16 W Oklahoma (3:50) (2) 7-0 November 23 L (9) Iowa (8) 13-21 November 30 W (12) USC (S) 40-12 December 7 W (10) SMU 54-21 Total Points/Attendance 200-136

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captains: Norb Roy and Nick Buoniconti Record: 5-5-0 September 30 W Oklahoma October 7 W Purdue October 14 W (8) USC October 21 L (6) Michigan State (1) October 28 L (8) Northwestern November 4 L Navy November 11 W Pittsburgh November 18 W Syracuse (0:00) (10) November 25 L Iowa December 2 L Duke Total Points/Attendance

148

A H N H H A A H H A

c52,108 54,026 95,000 c58,775 c58,922 c75,391 c63,170 c58,734 54,793 51,000 621,919

H A H H H N A H A A

49,347 61,500 c60,564 c59,068 c59,563 c57,773 55,330 c56,839 c58,230 66,903 585,117

28-8 7-28 28-6 0-19 24-30 25-22 10-14 13-28 20-19 16-6 171-180

H A A A H H H A A H

56,746 c50,362 68,500 73,480 c59,078 c58,652 c58,575 52,337 c58,500 48,684 584,914

21-7 19-51 7-12 0-21 6-7 7-14 13-20 21-28 0-28 17-0 111-188

H H A H A N H A H A

49,286 c59,235 41,000 c59,133 c55,682 63,000 55,696 58,062 45,000 54,146 540,240

19-6 22-20 30-0 7-17 10-12 10-13 26-20 17-15 21-42 13-37 175-182

H A H A H H A H A A

55,198 c51,295 50,427 c76,132 c59,075 c59,075 50,527 49,246 c58,000 35,000 543,975

The Joe Kuharich Years – 4 seasons: 17-23 (.425)

1955 17-0 19-0 14-0 7-21 22-7 21-7 46-14 27-7 17-14 20-42 210-112

18-0 14-6 2-14 9-7 22-29 40-20 26-29 34-24 21-31 20-13 206-173

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captain: Jim Lynch Record: 9-0-1 September 24 W (6) Purdue (8) October 1 W (4) Northwestern October 8 W (3) Army October 15 W (2) North Carolina October 22 W (1) Oklahoma (10) October 29 W (1) Navy (at Philadelphia) November 5 W (1) Pittsburgh November 12 W (1) Duke November 19 T (1) Michigan State (2) November 26 W (1) USC (10) Total Points/Attendance

13-7 6-24 8-17 7-31 6-35 20-12 43-22 21-7 35-12 0-25 159-192

A H A H A N H H H A

c60,500 *c61,296 c61,098 c60,116 c55,752 35,000 52,215 35,553 42,653 81,676 545,859

Coach: Hugh Devore Captain: Bob Lehmann Record: 2-7-0 September 28 L Wisconsin (1:07) (6) 9-14 October 5 L Purdue 6-7 October 12 W USC (6:28) (7) 17-14 October 19 W UCLA 27-12 October 26 L Stanford 14-24 November 2 L Navy (4) 14-35 November 9 L Pittsburgh (8) 7-27 November 16 L Michigan State (4) 7-12 November 23 Iowa* November 28 L Syracuse (3:28) (at Yankee Stadium) 7-14 Total Points/Attendance 108-159 *Game cancelled because of the death of President John F. Kennedy

H A H H A H H A A N

56,806 c51,723 c59,135 42,948 55,000 c59,362 41,306 70,128

H A H H A H H A A A

c59,075 c62,316 c59,075 c59,075 c71,227 c59,075 c59,075 54,075 c60,024 c77,265 620,282

56,972 493,380

45-21 22-37 51-28 27-7 58-8 17-21 45-14 56-7 34-6 21-21 376-170

H H A H H A N H H A

c59,075 c59,075 58,043 c59,075 c59,075 c77,339 63,738 c59,075 c59,075 82,659 636,229

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: Bob Olson and Mike Oriard Record: 8-2-1 September 20 W (11) Northwestern September 27 L (9) Purdue (16) October 4 W Michigan State (14) October 11 W (15) Army (at Yankee Stadium) October 18 T (11) USC (3) October 25 W (12) Tulane (NT) November 1 W (10) Navy November 8 W (8) Pittsburgh (R) November 15 W (9) Georgia Tech (NT) November 22 W (8) Air Force Total Points/Attendance

35-10 14-28 42-28 45-0 14-14 37-0 47-0 49-7 38-20 13-6 334-113

H A H N H A H A A H

c59,075 c68,179 c59,075 c63,786 c59,075 40,250 c59,075 44,084 41,104 c59,075 552,778

COTTON BOWL January 1 L

17-21

N c73,000

1968

The Ara Parseghian Years – 11 seasons: 95-17-4 (.836)

1964 Coach: Ara Parseghian Captain: Jim Carroll Record: 9-1-0 September 26 W Wisconsin (R) October 3 W (9) Purdue October 10 W (6) Air Force October 17 W (4) UCLA October 24 W (2) Stanford October 31 W (2) Navy (at Philadelphia) November 7 W (1) Pittsburgh November 14 W (1) Michigan State November 21 W (1) Iowa November 28 L (1) USC (1:33) Total Points/Attendance

31-7 34-15 34-7 24-0 28-6 40-0 17-15 34-7 28-0 17-20 287-77

A H A H H N A H H A

c64,398 c59,611 c44,384 58,335 56,721 66,752 56,628 c59,265 c59,135 83,840 609,069

1965 Coach: Ara Parseghian Captain: Phil Sheridan Record: 7-2-1 September 18 W (3) California September 25 L (1) Purdue (6) October 2 W (8) Northwestern October 9 W (7) Army (NT) (at Shea Stadium) October 23 W (7) USC (R) (4) October 30 W (4) Navy November 6 W (4) Pittsburgh November 13 W (4) North Carolina November 20 L (4) Michigan State (1) November 27 T (6) Miami (Fla.)(NT) Total Points/Attendance

48-6 21-25 38-7 17-0 28-7 29-3 69-13 17-0 3-12 0-0 270-73

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captain: Bob (Rocky) Bleier Record: 8-2-0 September 23 W (1) California September 30 L (1) Purdue (10) October 7 W (6) Iowa October 14 L (5) USC (1) October 21 W Illinois October 28 W Michigan State November 4 W (10) Navy November 11 W (9) Pittsburgh November 18 W (9) *Georgia Tech November 24 W (6) Miami (Fla.)(NT) Total Points/Attendance *Notre Dame’s 500th victory

A A H N H H A H H A

53,000 c61,291 c59,273 c61,000 c59,235 c59,206 c57,169 c59,216 c59,291 68,077 596,758

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: George Kunz and Bob Olson Record: 7-2-1 September 21 W (3) Oklahoma (5) September 28 L (2) Purdue (1) October 5 W (5) Iowa October 12 W (5) Northwestern October 19 W (6) Illinois October 26 L (5) Michigan State November 2 W (12) Navy (at Philadelphia) November 9 W (12) Pittsburgh November 16 W (9) Georgia Tech November 30 T (9) USC (2) Total Points/Attendance

1969

(9) Texas (1:08) (1) (at Dallas)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 149

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

41-8 21-28 56-6 7-24 47-7 24-12 43-14 38-0 36-3 24-22 337-124

1967 1963

HISTORY & RECORDS

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H A H H A N H H A A

COACHES & STAFF

26-14 35-7 35-0 32-0 38-0 31-7 40-0 64-0 10-10 51-0 362-38

THE FIGHTING IRISH

1966

Coach: Joe Kuharich Captain: Mike Lind Record: 5-5-0 September 29 W Oklahoma October 6 L Purdue October 13 L Wisconsin October 20 L Michigan State (R) October 27 L Northwestern (3) November 3 W Navy (R) (at Philadelphia) November 10 W Pittsburgh November 17 W North Carolina November 24 W Iowa December 1 L USC (1) Total Points/Attendance *Notre Dame Stadium record

HERE COME THE IRISH

1962

ALLTIME SCORES 1970

1974

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: Larry DiNardo and Tim Kelly Record: 10-1-0 September 19 W (6) Northwestern September 26 W (6) Purdue October 3 W (4) Michigan State October 10 W (3) Army October 17 W (3) Missouri (18) October 31 W (3) Navy (at Philadelphia) November 7 W (2) Pittsburgh November 14 W (1) Georgia Tech (6:28) November 21 W (2) LSU (2:54) (7) November 28 L (4) USC (R) Total Points/Attendance COTTON BOWL January 1 W (6) Texas (1) (at Dallas)

Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: Tom Clements and Greg Collins Record: 10-2-0 September 9 W (2) Georgia Tech (NT) 31-7 September 21 W (1) Northwestern 49-3 September 28 L (2) Purdue (R) 20-31 October 5 W (7) Michigan State 19-14 October 12 W (6) Rice (3:08) 10-3 October 19 W (7) Army (S) 48-0 October 26 W (7) Miami (Fla.) 38-7 November 2 W (7) Navy (at Philadelphia) 14-6 November 16 W (5) Pitt (R)(2:49) (17) 14-10 November 23 W (5) Air Force (R) 38-0 November 30 L (5) USC (6) 24-55 Total Points/Attendance 305-136 ORANGE BOWL January 1 W (9) Alabama (NT) (U) (2) (at Miami) 13-11

35-14 48-0 29-0 51-10 24-7 56-7 46-14 10-7 3-0 28-38 330-97

A H A H A N H H H A

50,049 c59,075 c76,103 c59,075 c64,200 45,226 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 64,694 595,647

24-11

N c73,000

1971 Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: Walt Patulski and Tom Gatewood Record: 8-2-0 September 18 W (2) Northwestern 50-7 September 25 W (2) Purdue (2:58)(R) 8-7 October 2 W (4) Michigan State 14-2 October 9 W (7) Miami (Fla.)(NT) 17-0 October 16 W (7) North Carolina 16-0 October 23 L (6) USC 14-28 October 30 W (12) Navy 21-0 November 6 W (8) Pittsburgh 56-7 November 13 W (8) Tulane 21-7 November 20 L (7) LSU (NT) (14) 8-28 Total Points/Attendance 225-86

H A H A H H H A H A

c59,075 c69,765 c59,075 c66,039 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 55,528 c59,075 c66,936 612,718

A H A H H H N A H A

c55,155 c59,075 c77,828 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 43,089 c48,671 c59,075 75,243 595,361

N c80,010

1973 Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: Dave Casper, Frank Pomerico and Mike Townsend Record: 11-0-0 September 22 W (8) Northwestern 44-0 H c59,075 September 29 W (7) Purdue 20-7 A c69,391 October 6 W (8) Michigan State 14-10 H c59,075 October 13 W (9) Rice (NT) 28-0 A 50,321 October 20 W (8) Army 62-3 A c42,503 October 27 W (8) USC (R) (6) 23-14 H c59,075 November 3 W (5) Navy 44-7 H c59,075 November 10 W (5) Pittsburgh (S) (20) 31-10 A c56,593 November 22 W (5) Air Force 48-15 H 57,236 December 1 W (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT) 44-0 A 42,968 Total Points/Attendance 358-66 555,312 SUGAR BOWL December 31 W (3) Alabama (4:26)(NT) (1) (at New Orleans) 24-23 N c85,161

N 71,801

1975 Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Ed Bauer and Jim Stock Record: 8-3-0 September 15 W (9) Boston College (NT) (at Foxboro) September 20 W (9) Purdue September 27 W (7) Northwestern October 4 L (8) Michigan State (3:50) October 11 W (15) North Carolina (1:03) October 18 W (15) Air Force (3:23) October 25 L (14) USC (3) November 1 W (15) Navy (R) November 8 W (12) Georgia Tech November 15 L (9) Pittsburgh November 22 W Miami (Fla.)(NT) Total Points/Attendance

17-3 17-0 31-7 3-10 21-14 31-30 17-24 31-10 24-3 20-34 32-9 244-144

N A H H A A H H H A A

c61,501 c69,795 c59,075 c59,075 c49,500 43,204 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c56,480 24,944 600,799

10-31 23-0 48-0 24-6 41-0 13-6 27-21 14-23 21-18 40-27 13-17 274-149

H H A A H A N A H H A 6

c59,075 c59,075 44,396 c77,081 c59,075 c56,721 61,172 50,079 c59,075 c59,075 76,561 61,925

20-9

N 67,827

1976 Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Mark McLane and Willie Fry Record: 9-3-0 September 11 L (11) Pittsburgh (9) September 18 W Purdue September 25 W Northwestern October 2 W (18) Michigan State October 16 W (14) Oregon October 23 W (12) South Carolina (19) October 30 W (11) Navy (at Cleveland) November 6 L (11) Georgia Tech November 13 W (18) Alabama (10) November 20 W (13) Miami (Fla.) November 27 L (13) USC (3) Total Points/Attendance GATOR BOWL December 27 W (15) Penn State (NT) (20) (at Jacksonville)

1977 Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Ross Browner, Terry Eurick, Willie Fry and Steve Orsini Record: 11-1-0 September 10 W (3) Pittsburgh (7) 19-9 A c56,500 September 17 L (3) Mississippi (3:28) (at Jackson) 13-20 N c48,200 September 24 W (11) Purdue (1:39) 31-24 A c68,966 October 1 W (14) Michigan State 16-6 H c59,075 October 15 W (11) Army (at Giants Stadium) 24-0 N c72,594 October 22 W (11) USC (5) 49-19 H c59,075 October 29 W (5) Navy 43-10 H c59,075 November 5 W (5) Georgia Tech 69-14 H c59,075 November 12 W (5) Clemson (15) 21-17 A c54,189 November 19 W (6) Air Force 49-0 H c59,075 December 3 W (5) Miami (Fla.)(NT) 48-10 A 35,789 Total Points/Attendance 382-129 631,613 COTTON BOWL January 2 W

150

45,228 c55,000 c59,075 c77,431 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 48,634 c59,075 c59,075 83,522 664,265

The Dan Devine Years – 6 seasons: 53-16-1 (.764)

1972 Coach: Ara Parseghian Captains: John Dampeer and Greg Marx Record: 8-3-0 September 23 W (13) Northwestern 37-0 September 30 W (10) Purdue 35-14 October 7 W (7) Michigan State 16-0 October 14 W (7) Pittsburgh 42-16 October 21 L (8) Missouri (R) 26-30 October 28 W (13) TCU 21-0 November 4 W (12) Navy (at Philadelphia) 42-23 November 11 W (12) Air Force 21-7 November 18 W (10) Miami (Fla.) 20-17 December 2 L (10) USC (1) 23-45 Total Points/Attendance 283-152 ORANGE BOWL January 1 L (12) Nebraska (NT) (9) (at Miami) 6-40

A A H A H H H N H H A

(5) Texas (1) (at Dallas)

38-10

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

N c76,701

1981 H H H A H A H N H A A

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N 32,500

H A A H H H H H A A A

c59,075 c105,888 c70,007 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 36,700 c84,175 50,681 701,901

c105,111 c70,567 c59,075 c59,075 34,881 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c86,489 c59,075 62,574 714,072

H H A H H A N A H A A

c59,075 c59,075 c77,119 c59,075 c59,075 40,381 72,201 c60,162 c59,075 46,712 76,459 668,409

52-6 23-28 0-20 27-3 30-6 42-0 27-6 28-12 16-21 30-34 22-23 297-159

A H A A A N H H H A H

c69,782 c59,075 52,480 c52,692 c74,500 75,131 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c85,899 c59,075 705,859

19-18

N 47,071

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Phil Carter, Dave Duerson and Mark Zavagnin Record: 6-4-1 September 18 W *(20) Michigan (NT) (10) 23-17 September 25 W (10) Purdue 28-14 October 2 W (11) Michigan St. 11-3 October 9 W (10) Miami (0:11) (17) 16-14 October 16 L (9) Arizona (0:00) 13-16 October 23 T (15) Oregon (0:11-ND) 13-13 October 30 W Navy (at Giants Stadium) 27-10 November 6 W Pittsburgh (1) 31-16 November 13 L (13) Penn State (5) 14-24 November 20 L (18) Air Force 17-30 November 27 L USC (0:48) (17) 13-17 Total Points/Attendance 206-174 * First night game at Notre Dame Stadium

COACHES & STAFF

A A H H A H H H A H N*

1983

1980 H H A H H A N A A* H A

N c77,895

1984

ALOHA BOWL December 29

(17) SMU (10) (at Honolulu)

20-27

N A H A H H H A N H A

c60,672 c76,919 c59,075 c70,915 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c78,033 61,795 c59,075 66,342 668,274

N 41,777

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 151

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Mike Golic, Joe Johnson and Larry Williams Record: 7-5-0 September 8 L (8) Purdue (at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis) 21-23 September 15 W Michigan St. (8:16) 24-20 September 22 W Colorado 55-14 September 29 W (19) Missouri 16-14 October 6 L (17) Miami (NT) (R) (14) 13-31 October 13 L Air Force (R) 7-21 October 20 L South Carolina (R) (11) 32-36 October 27 W LSU (6) 30-22 November 3 W Navy (0:14) (at Giants Stadium) 18-17 November 17 W Penn State 44-7 November 24 W USC (R) (14) 19-7 Total Points/Attendance 279-212

HISTORY & RECORDS

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Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Blair Kiel and Stacey Toran Record: 7-5-0 September 10 W (5) Purdue September 17 L (4) Michigan St. (8:59) September 24 L (13) Miami (NT) October 1 W Colorado October 8 W South Carolina (NT) (7) October 15 W Army (at Giants Stadium) October 22 W USC October 29 W (19) Navy November 5 L (18) Pittsburgh (13:54) November 12 L Penn State (0:19) November 19 L Air Force (1:35) Total Points/Attendance LIBERTY BOWL December 29 W Boston Col. (NT) (13) (at Memphis)

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Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Bob Crable, Tom Gibbons and John Scully Record: 9-2-1 September 6 W (11) Purdue (9) 31-10 September 20 W (8) Michigan (0:00) (14) 29-27 October 4 W (7) Michigan State 26-21 October 11 W (7) Miami (13) 32-14 October 18 W (5) Army 30-3 October 25 W (4) Arizona (NT) 20-3 November 1 W (3) Navy (at Giants Stadium) 33-0 November 8 T (1) Georgia Tech (4:44 – ND) 3-3 November 15 W (6) Alabama (5) 7-0 November 22 W (2) Air Force 24-10 December 6 L (2) USC (17) 3-20 Total Points/Attendance 238-111 SUGAR BOWL January 1 L (7) Georgia (1) (at New Orleans) 10-17 *Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.

27-9 7-25 14-15 20-7 13-19 7-14 38-0 35-3 35-7 21-24 15-37 232-160

1982

1979 Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Vagas Ferguson, Tim Foley and Dave Waymer Record: 7-4-0 September 15 W (9) Michigan (6) 12-10 September 22 L (5) Purdue (17) 22-28 September 29 W (15) Michigan State (7) 27-3 October 6 W (10) Georgia Tech (R) 21-13 October 13 W (10) Air Force 38-13 October 20 L (9) USC (4) 23-42 October 27 W (14) South Carolina (:42) 18-17 November 3 W (13) Navy 14-0 November 10 L (13) Tennessee 18-40 November 17 L Clemson (14) 10-16 November 24 W Miami (Fla.)(R) 40-15 Total Points/Attendance 243-197 *National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Bob Crable and Phil Carter Record: 5-6-0 September 12 W (4) LSU September 19 L (1) Michigan (11) September 26 L (13) Purdue (0:19) October 3 W Michigan State October 10 L Florida State (7:41) (20) October 24 L USC (4:52) (5) October 31 W Navy November 7 W Georgia Tech November 14 W Air Force November 21 L Penn State (3:48) (13) November 27 L Miami (9) Total Points/Attendance

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Coach: Dan Devine Captains: Bob Golic, Jerome Heavens and Joe Montana Record: 9-3-0 September 9 L (5) Missouri (12:50) 0-3 September 23 L (14) Michigan (5) 14-28 September 30 W Purdue 10-6 October 7 W Michigan State 29-25 October 14 W Pittsburgh (9) 26-17 October 21 W (20) Air Force 38-15 October 28 W (19) Miami (Fla.) 20-0 November 4 W (15) Navy (11) (at Cleveland) 27-7 November 11 W (14) Tennessee 31-14 November 18 W (10) Georgia Tech (20) 38-21 November 25 L (8) USC (0:02) (3) 25-27 Total Points/Attendance 258-163 COTTON BOWL January 1 W *(10) Houston (0:00) (9) (at Dallas) 35-34 *Notre Dame’s 600th victory

HERE COME THE IRISH

The Gerry Faust Years – 5 seasons: 30-26-1 (.535)

1978

ALLTIME SCORES 1985

1989

Coach: Gerry Faust Captains: Tony Furjanic, Mike Larkin, Allen Pinkett and Tim Scannell Record: 5-6-0 September 14 L (13) Michigan 12-20 A c105,523 September 21 W Michigan St. (NT) 27-10 H c59,075 September 28 L Purdue 17-35 A c69,338 October 5 L Air Force (5:16) (17) 15-21 A c52,123 October 19 W Army (19) 24-10 H c59,075 October 26 W USC 37-3 H c59,075 November 2 W Navy 41-17 H c59,075 November 9 W Mississippi (R) 37-14 H c59,075 November 16 L Penn State (R) (1) 6-36 A c84,000 November 23 L LSU (3:26) (17) 7-10 H c59,075 November 30 L Miami (4) 7-58 A 49,236 Total Points/Attendance 230-234 714,670

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 12-1-0 August 31 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25

ORANGE BOWL January 1 W

Captain: Mike Kovaleski

1990

Michigan (3) (20) Michigan State Purdue Alabama (2) Pittsburgh (1:25) Air Force Navy (NT) (at Memorial Stadium, Balt.) SMU Penn State (3) LSU (NT) (8) USC (0:00) (17) Total Points/Attendance *Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.

L L W L L W W W L L W

23-24 15-20 41-9 10-28 9-10 31-3 33-14 61-29 19-24 19-21 38-37 299-219

H A H A* H H N H H A A

c59,075 c79,895 c59,075 c75,808 c59,075 c59,075 c61,335 c59,075 c59,075 c78,197 70,614 720,299

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 9-3-0 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 8-4-0 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28

Captains: Chuck Lanza, Byron Spruell W W W L W W W W W L L

COTTON BOWL January 1 L

W W W L W W W W W L W

26-7 31-8 44-20 22-30 35-14 26-15 56-13 32-25 37-6 20-21 0-24 329-183

A H A A A H H H H A A

c106,098 c59,075 c68,528 c56,400 c51,112 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c84,000 c76,640 738,153

(12) Texas A&M (13) (at Dallas)

10-35

N c73,006

Captains: Ned Bolcar, Mark Green and Andy Heck W W W W W W W W W W W

(13) Michigan (1:13) (NT) (9) (8) Michigan State (8) Purdue (5) Stanford (NT) (5) Pittsburgh (4) Miami (1) (2) Air Force (2) Navy (at Memorial Stadium, Balt.) (1) Rice (1) Penn State (1) USC (2) Total Points/Attendance

19-17 20-3 52-7 42-14 30-20 31-30 41-13 22-7 54-11 21-3 27-10 359-135

H A H H A H H N H H A

c59,075 c77,472 c59,075 c59,075 c56,500 c59,075 c59,075 54,929 c59,075 c59,075 c93,829 696,255

(1) West Virginia (3) (at Tempe)

34-21

N c74,911

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 10-3-0 September 7 September 14 September 21 September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 30

N A H A A A H H H H A A

c77,323 c105,912 c59,075 c67,861 c86,019 c53,533 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c86,025 c81,634 853,682

(4) Colorado (1) (NT) (at Miami)

21-6

N c81,191

(1) Michigan (NT) (1:40) (4) (1) Michigan St. (0:34) (24) (1) Purdue (1) Stanford (0:36) (8) Air Force (6) Miami (2) (3) Pittsburgh (NT) (2) Navy (at Giants Stadium) (1) Tennessee (9) (1) Penn State (0:04) (18) (7) USC (NT) (18) Total Points/Attendance

28-24 20-19 37-11 31-36 57-27 29-20 31-22 52-31 34-29 21-24 10-6 350-249

H A H H H H A N A H A

c59,075 c80,401 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 c56,500 70,382 c97,123 c59,075 c91,639 750,495

(5) Colorado (NT) (at Miami) (1)

9-10

N c77,062

49-27 14-24 49-10 45-20 42-26 42-7 28-15 24-20 38-0 34-35 13-35 48-42 426-261

H A H A A H A H H H A A

Captain: Rodney Culver W L W W W W W W W L L W

(7) Indiana (7) Michigan (3) (11) Michigan State (8) Purdue (8) Stanford (NT) (7) Pittsburgh (12) (5) Air Force (NT) (5) USC (5) @ Navy (5) *Tennessee (4:03) (13) (12) Penn State (8) (17) Hawaii (NT) Total Points/Attendance

SUGAR BOWL January 1 W (18) Florida (NT) (3) (at New Orleans) 39-28 * 300th game played in Notre Dame Stadium @ Notre Dame’s 700th victory

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N c76,447

1992 Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 10-1-1 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 28

Captains: Demetrius DuBose and Rick Mirer W T W W L W W W W W W

COTTON BOWL January 1 W

152

36-13 24-19 21-13 40-7 27-17 41-27 28-24 45-7 41-0 59-6 34-23 10-27 406-173

1991

(16) Michigan (9) (9) Michigan St. (NT) (17) (8) Purdue (4) Pittsburgh (NT) (R) (11) Air Force (10) USC (9) Navy (9) Boston College (5:25) (7) Alabama (10) (7) Penn State (10) Miami (2) Total Points/Attendance

1988 Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 12-0-0 September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 November 5 November 19 November 26

(2) Virginia (NT) (at Giants Stadium) (1) Michigan (2) (1) Michigan State (1) Purdue (1) Stanford (1) Air Force (NT) (17) (1) USC (5:18) (9) (1) Pittsburgh (7) (1) Navy (1) SMU (1) Penn State (17) (1) Miami (7) Total Points/Attendance

Captains: Mike Heldt, Todd Lyght, Ricky Watters and Chris Zorich

ORANGE BOWL January 1 L

1987

FIESTA BOWL January 2

W W W W W W W W W W W L

The Lou Holtz Years – 11 seasons: 100-30-2 (.765)

1986 Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 5-6-0 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29

Captains: Ned Bolcar, Anthony Johnson and Tony Rice

(3) Northwestern (at Soldier Field) (3) Michigan (5:28-ND) (6) (7) Michigan State (6) Purdue (R) (7) Stanford (19) (14) Pittsburgh (NT) (10) Brigham Young (10) Navy (at Giants Stadium) (8) Boston College (9) (8) Penn State (S) (0:20) (22) (5) USC (NT) (19) Total Points/Attendance

42-7 17-17 52-31 48-0 16-33 52-21 42-16 38-7 54-7 17-16 31-23 409-178

N H A H H A H N H H A

(5) Texas A & M (at Dallas) (4)

28-3

N c71,615

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

64,877 c59,075 c76,188 c59,075 c59,075 52,155 c59,075 58,769 c59,075 c59,075 90,063 696,502

1996 Captains: Jeff Burris, Tim Ruddy, Aaron Taylor and Bryant Young W W W W W W W W W W L

(7) Northwestern (11) Michigan (3) (4) Michigan State (4) Purdue (R) (4) Stanford (4) Pittsburgh (3) BYU (NT) (2) USC (2) Navy (R) (at Veterans Stadium, Phila.) (2) Florida State (1) (1) Boston College (0:00) (16) Total Points/Attendance

27-12 27-23 36-14 17-0 48-20 44-0 45-20 31-13 58-27 31-24 39-41 403-194

COTTON BOWL January 1 W (4) Texas A&M (2:22) (at Dallas) (7) 24-21 # largest regular-season attendance in NCAA history at time of game

H A H A A H A H N H H

c59,075 # c106,851 c59,075 67,861 80,300 c59,075 c66,247 c59, 075 61,813 c59,075 c59,075 737,522

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 8-3 September 5 September 14 September 21 September 28 October 12 October 19 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 30

Captains: Lyron Cobbins, Marc Edwards and Ron Powlus W W W L W L W W W W L

*(6) Vanderbilt (NT) 14-7 (9) Purdue 35-0 (9) Texas (0:00) (6) 27-24 (5) Ohio State (4) 16-29 (11) Washington (16) 54-20 (8) Air Force 17-20 (ot) (19) Navy (at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland) 54-27 (17) Boston College 48-21 (14) Pittsburgh 60-6 (10) Rutgers 62-0 (10) USC (NT) 20-27 (ot) Total Points/Attendance 407-181 * Notre Dame’s 1,000th game

c41,523 c59,075 c83,312 c59,075 c59,075 c59,075 38,651 c44,500 c59,075 c59,075 c90,296 652,732

17-13 17-28 7-23 14-21 15-33 45-21 17-20 52-20 21-17 24-6 21-14 23-22 273-238

H A H A A A H H H A H A

c80,225 c68,789 c80,225 c106,508 75,651 47,306 c80,225 c80,225 c80,225 c80,556 c80,225 41,509 901,669

9-27

N c50,459

N 69,855

The Bob Davie Years – 5 seasons: 35-25 (.583)

1997

1994 Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 6-5-1 September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 29 November 12 November 19 November 26 FIESTA BOWL January 2

Captains: Lee Becton, Justin Goheen, Brian Hamilton and Ryan Leahy W L W W W L L W L W T

(3) Northwestern (NT) (at Soldier Field, Chicago) (3) Michigan (6) (:02) (8) Michigan State (9) Purdue (R) (8) Stanford (8) Boston College (17) BYU Navy Florida State (8) (at Orlando) (2:53) Air Force USC (NT) (17) (4:53 USC) Total Points/Attendance

42-15 24-26 21-20 39-21 34-15 11-30 14-21 58-21 16-23 42-30 17-17 318-239

N H A H H A H H N H A

c66,946 c59,075 c74,183 c59,075 c59,075 c44,500 c59,075 c59,075 c72,868 c59,075 c90,217 703,164

Colorado (4) (at Tempe)

24-41

N c73,698

(11) *Georgia Tech (2:37) (12) Purdue Michigan State (17) Michigan (6) Stanford (19) Pittsburgh USC (1:05) Boston College Navy (R) (5:48) LSU (11) West Virginia (22) (4:56) Hawaii (0:05) (NT) Total Points/Attendance

INDEPENDENCE BOWL December 28 L LSU (15) (NT) (at Shreveport) * Rededication of Notre Dame Stadium

1998 Coach: Bob Davie Record: 9-3 September 5 September 12 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28

W L W W W W W W W W L

Captains: Bobbie Howard, Kory Minor and Mike Rosenthal (22) Michigan (5) (10) Michigan State (NT) (t23) Purdue (0:57) (t23) Stanford (22) Arizona State (18) Army (1:06) (16) Baylor (13) Boston College (5:54) (12) Navy (at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Raljon, Md.) (10) LSU (1:27) (9) USC (NT) Total Points/Attendance

GATOR BOWL January 1

(17) Georgia Tech (12) (at Jacksonville) 28-35

36-20 23-45 31-30 35-17 28-9 20-17 27-3 31-26 30-0 39-36 0-10 300-213

H A H H A H H A N H A

c80,012 c74,267 c80,225 c80,012 c73,501 c80,012 c80,012 c44,500 c78,844 c80,012 90,069 841,253

N 70,790

1999 Captain: Jarious Jackson W L L L W W W W L L L L

(18) * Kansas 48-13 (16) Michigan (7) (1:38) 22-26 (16) Purdue (20) 23-28 (24) Michigan State 13-23 Oklahoma (23) 34-30 Arizona State 48-17 USC (2:40) (R) 25-24 Navy (0:36) 28-24 (24) Tennessee (4) (NT) 14-38 Pittsburgh 27-37 Boston College (25) 29-31 Stanford (NT) (0:00) 37-40 Total Points/Attendance 348-331 * State of Indiana Eddie Robinson Classic # largest regular-season attendance in NCAA history at time of game

H A A H H H H H A A H A

c80,012 #c111,523 c69,843 c80,012 c80,012 c80,012 c80,012 c80,012 c107,619 c60,190 c80,012 57,980 967,239

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 153

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Coach: Bob Davie Record: 5-7 August 28 September 4 September 11 September 18 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27

HISTORY & RECORDS

Coach: Lou Holtz Captains: Paul Grasmanis, Ryan Leahy, Derrick Mayes, Shawn Wooden Dusty Zeigler Record: 9-3-0 September 2 L (9) Northwestern 15-17 H c59,075 September 9 W (25) Purdue 35-28 A c70,559 September 16 W (24) Vanderbilt 41-0 H c59,075 September 23 W (21) Texas (13) 55-27 H c59,075 September 30 L (15) Ohio State (7) 26-45 A c95,537 October 7 W (23) Washington (1:24, 0:28) (15) 29-21 A c74,023 October 14 W (17) Army (at Giants Stadium) 28-27 N c74,218 October 21 W (17) USC (5) 38-10 H c59,075 October 28 W (12) Boston College 20-10 H c59,075 November 4 W (8) Navy 35-17 H c59,075 November 18 W (8) Air Force (NT) 44-14 A c54,182 Total Points/Attendance 366-216 723,269 ORANGE BOWL January 1 L (6) Florida State (8) (NT) (at Miami) 26-31 N 72,198

Captains: Melvin Dansby, Ron Powlus and Allen Rossum W L L L L W L W W W W W

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1995

Coach: Bob Davie Record: 7-6 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 15 November 22 November 29

COACHES & STAFF

A H A H H H N A H H A

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Coach: Lou Holtz Record: 11-1-0 September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 13 November 20

HERE COME THE IRISH

1993

ALLTIME SCORES 2000

2004

Coach: Bob Davie Record: 9-3 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 11 November 18 November 25

Captains: Anthony Denman, Jabari Holloway, Grant Irons and Dan O’Leary W L W L W W W W W W W

Texas A&M (23) (23) Nebraska (1) (21) Purdue (13) (0:00) (16) Michigan State (23) (1:48) (25) Stanford (20) Navy (at Citrus Bowl, Orlando) (20) West Virginia (19) Air Force (11) Boston College (11) Rutgers (11) USC Total Points/Attendance

FIESTA BOWL January 1

(10) Oregon State (5) (NT) (at Tempe) 9-41

24-10 24-27 (ot) 23-21 21-27 20-14 45-14 42-28 34-31 (ot) 28-16 45-17 38-21 344-226

H H H A H N A H H A A

c80,232 c80,232 c80,232 c74,714 c80,232 47,291 c64,424 c80,232 c80,653 c40,011 81,342 865,023

N c75,428

2001 Coach: Bob Davie Record: 5-6 September 8 September 22 September 29 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 17 November 24 December 1

Captains: Rocky Boiman, David Givens, Grant Irons and Anthony Weaver The Charlie Weis Years – 5 seasons: 35-27 (.565) L L L W W W L L W L W

(23) Nebraska (5) (NT) (23) Michigan State Texas A&M Pittsburgh West Virginia (R) USC Boston College (NT) Tennessee (7) Navy Stanford (13) (1:08) (NT) (R) Purdue (NT) Total Points/Attendance

10-27 10-17 3-24 24-7 34-24 27-16 17-21 18-28 34-16 13-17 24-18 214-215

A H A H H H A H H A A

c78,118 c80,795 c87,206 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c44,500 c80,795 c80,795 51,780 c68,750 815,124

The Tyrone Willingham Years – 3 seasons: 21-15 (.583)

2002 Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Arnaz Battle, Sean Mahan, Gerome Sapp Shane Walton Record: 10-3 August 31 W Maryland (21) (NT) *(at Giants Stadium) 22-0 N September 7 W (23) Purdue 24-17 H September 14 W (20) Michigan (7) 25-23 H September 21 W (12) Michigan State (1:15) 21-17 A October 5 W (9) Stanford 31-7 H October 12 W (8) Pittsburgh 14-6 H October 19 W (7) Air Force (18) (NT) 21-14 A October 26 W (6) Florida State (11) 34-24 A November 2 L (4) Boston College 7-14 H November 9 W (9) Navy (at Ravens Stadium) (2:08) 30-23 N November 23 W (8) Rutgers 42-0 H November 30 L (7) USC (6) (NT) 13-44 A GATOR BOWL January 1 L (11) NC State (17) (at Jacksonville) 6-28 N Total Points/Attendance 290-217 *Kickoff Classic, East Rutherford, N.J.

Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Darrell Campbell, Vontez Duff, Omar Jenkins Jim Molinaro Record: 5-7 September 6 W (19) Washington State 29-26 (ot) H September 13 L (15) Michigan (5) 0-38 A September 20 L Michigan State 16-22 H September 27 L Purdue (22) 10-23 A October 11 W Pittsburgh (15) (NT) 20-14 A October 18 L USC (5) 14-45 H October 25 L Boston College (0:38) 25-27 A November 1 L Florida State (5) 0-37 H November 8 W Navy (0:00) 27-24 H November 15 W BYU 33-14 H November 29 W Stanford (NT) 57-7 A December 6 L Syracuse 12-38 A Total Points/Attendancne 243-315

2005 Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Brady Quinn and Brandon Hoyte Record: 9-3 September 3 W Pittsburgh (23) (NT) 42-21 September 10 W (20) Michigan (3) 17-10 September 17 L (10) Michigan State 41-44 (ot) September 24 W (16) Washington 36-17 October 1 W (13) Purdue (22) (NT) 49-28 October 15 L (9) USC (1)(0:03) 31-34 October 22 W (9) BYU 49-23 November 5 W (8) Tennessee 41-21 November 12 W (7) Navy 42-21 November 19 W (6) Syracuse 34-10 November 26 W (6) Stanford (0:55) (NT) 38-31 FIESTA BOWL January 2 L

c72,903 c80,795 c80,795 c75,182 c80,795 c80,795 c56,409 c84,106 c80,935 c70,260 c80,795 c91,432 c73,491 1,008,693

2003

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Coach: Tyrone Willingham Captains: Mike Goolsby, Ryan Grant, Carlyle Holiday and Justin Tuck Record: 6-6 September 4 L BYU (NT) 17-20 A c65,251 September 11 W Michigan (8) 28-20 H c80,795 September 18 W at Michigan State (NT) 31-24 A c74,962 September 25 W Washington 38-3 H c80,795 October 2 L Purdue (15) 16-41 H c80,795 October 9 W Stanford 23-15 H c80,795 October 16 W Navy (at Giants Stadium) 27-9 N c76,166 October 23 L Boston College (0:54) 23-24 H c80,795 November 6 W Tennessee (9) 17-13 A c107,266 November 13 L Pittsburgh (0:01) 38-41 H 80,795 November 27 L USC (1) 10-41 A 92,611 INSIGHT BOWL December 28 L $Oregon State (at Phoenix) (NT) 21-38 N c45,917 Total Points/Attendance 289-290 824,860 $ - Kent Baer served as interim head coach for the 2004 Insight Bowl. Notre Dame’s loss in that game is not reflected in Tyrone Willingham’s overall record with the Irish.

(5) Ohio State (4) (at Tempe) Total Points/Attendance

20-34 440-294

A A H A A H H H H H A

c66,451 c111,386 c80,795 71,743 c65,491 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 56,057

N c76,196 832,094

2006 Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Brady Quinn, Tom Zbikowski and Travis Thomas Record: 10-3 September 2 W (2) Georgia Tech (NT) 14-10 A September 9 W (4) Penn State (19) 41-17 H September 16 L (2) Michigan (11) 21-47 H September 23 W (12) Michigan State (NT) (2:53) 40-37 A September 30 W (12) Purdue 35-21 H October 7 W (12) Stanford 31-10 H October 21 W (10) UCLA (0:27) 20-17 H October 28 W (11) vs. Navy (at Ravens Stadium) 38-14 N November 4 W (11) North Carolina 45-26 H November 11 W (9) Air Force 39-17 A November 18 W (6) Army 41-9 H November 25 L (6) USC (3) (NT) 24-44 A SUGAR BOWL January 3 L (11) LSU (4) (at New Orleans)(NT) 14-41 N Total Points/Attendance 403-310

c80,795 c111,726 c80,795 c64,614 c66,421 c80,795 c44,500 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c46,500 c48,170 866,701

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

c56,680 c80,795 c80,795 c80,193 c80,795 c80,795 c80,795 c71,851 c80,795 c49,367 c80,795 91,800 c77,781 993,237

2008

Coach: Brian Kelly Captains: Game-by-Game Record: 8-5 September 4 W Purdue September 11 L Michigan (0:27) September 18 L Michigan State (NT) (R) September 25 L Stanford (16) October 2 W Boston College (NT) October 9 W Pittsburgh October 16 W Western Michigan October 23 L Navy (at New Meadowlands) October 30 L Tulsa November 13 W Utah (15) (R) November 20 W Army (NT)(at Yankee Stadium) November 27 W USC (NT) (R) (2:23) SUN BOWL December 31 W Miami, Fla. (at El Paso) Total Points/Attendance

23-12 24-28 31-34 (ot) 14-37 31-13 23-17 44-20 17-35 27-28 28-3 27-3 20-16

H H A H A H H N H H N A

c80,795 c80,795 c78,411 c80,795 c44,500 c80,795 c80,795 75,614 c80,795 c80,795 c54,251 85,417

33-17 342-263

N c54,021 849,507

c80,795 c80,795 c76,366 c80,795 c80,795 c60,500 70,437 c80,795 c44,500 c70,932 c80,795 90,689 45,718 943,912

HISTORY & RECORDS

Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Jimmy Clausen, Eric Olsen, Kyle McCarthy and Scott Smith Record: 6-6 September 5 W Nevada 35-0 H c80,795 September 12 L Michigan (0:11) 34-38 A c110,278 September 19 W Michigan State (5:18) 33-30 H c80,795 September 26 W Purdue (NT) (0:25) 24-21 A 59,082 October 3 W Washington (R) 37-30 (ot) H c80,795 October 17 L USC (6) 27-34 H c80,795 October 24 W Boston College 20-16 H c80,795 October 31 W Washington State (NT)(at San Antonio) 40-14 N 53,407 November 7 L Navy 21-23 H c80,795 November 14 L Pittsburgh (8) (NT) 22-27 A c63,745 November 21 L Connecticut 30-33 (2 ot) H c80,795 November 28 L Stanford (NT) (0:59) 38-45 A c50,519 Total Points/Attendance 361-311 902,596

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2009

COACHES & STAFF

Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Maurice Crum, Jr., David Bruton and David Grimes Record: 7-6 September 6 W San Diego State 21-13 H September 13 W Michigan (R) 35-17 H September 20 L Michigan State 7-23 A September 27 W Purdue 38-21 H October 4 W Stanford 28-21 H October 11 L North Carolina (22) 24-29 A October 25 W Washington (NT) 33-7 A November 1 L Pittsburgh 33-36 (4ot) H November 8 L Boston College (NT) 0-17 A November 15 W vs. Navy (at Ravens Stadium) 27-21 N November 22 L Syracuse 23-24 H November 29 L USC (5) (NT) 3-38 A HAWAI’I BOWL December 24 W Hawai’i (at Honolulu) 49-21 N Total Points/Attendance 321-288

2010

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Coach: Charlie Weis Captains: Maurice Crum, Jr., John Carlson, John Sullivan, Tom Zbikowski and Travis Thomas Record: 3-9 September 1 L Georgia Tech 3-33 H c80,795 September 8 L Penn State (NT) (14) 10-31 A c110,078 September 15 L Michigan 0-38 A c111,178 September 22 L Michigan State 14-31 H c80,795 September 29 L Purdue 19-33 A c62,250 October 6 W UCLA (NT) 20-6 A 78,543 October 13 L Boston College (4) 14-27 H c80,795 October 20 L USC (13) 0-38 H c80,795 November 3 L Navy 44-46 (3ot) H c80,795 November 10 L Air Force 24-41 H c80,795 November 17 W Duke 28-7 H c80,795 November 24 W Stanford 21-14 A 48.953 Total Points/Attendance 197-345 976,567

HERE COME THE IRISH

The Brian Kelly Years – 1 season: 8-5 (.615)

2007

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 155

YEARBYYEAR RECORD Year 1887 1888 1889 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926

Coach None None None None None J. L. Morison H. G. Hadden Frank E. Hering Frank E. Hering Frank E. Hering James McWeeney Patrick O’Dea Patrick O’Dea James Faragher James Faragher Louis Salmon Henry J. McGlew Thomas Barry Thomas Barry Victor M. Place Frank C. Longman Frank C. Longman John L. Marks John L. Marks Jesse Harper Jesse Harper Jesse Harper Jesse Harper Jesse Harper Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne Knute Rockne

Captain RH Henry Luhn RB Edward Prudhomme RH Edward Prudhomme QB Pat Coady RH Frank Keough RH Frank Keough RG Dan Casey QB Frank Herin RE Jack Mullen RE Jack Mullen RE Jack Mullen FB John Farley RT Al Fortin FB Louis (Red) Salmon FB Louis (Red) Salmon RE Frank Shaughnessy LG Pat Beacom QB Bob Bracken RH Dom Callicrate LH Harry (Red) Miller LT Howard (Cap) Edwards RT Ralph Dimmick RT Luke Kelly QB Charles (Gus) Dorais LE Knute Rockne LT Keith (Deak) Jones RG Freeman (Fitz) Fitzgerald LH Stan Cofall QB Jim Phelan RH Leonard (Pete) Bahan QB Leonard (Pete) Bahan LT Frank Coughlin RE Eddie Anderson LE Glenn (Judge) Carberry LG Harvey Brown C Adam Walsh LE Clem Crowe QB Gene (Red) Edwards RH Tom Hearden 1927 Knute Rockne LG John (Clipper) Smith 1928 Knute Rockne LT Fred Miller 1929 Knute Rockne RG John Law 1930 Knute Rockne RE Tom Conley 1931 Hunk Anderson C Tommy Yarr 1932 Hunk Anderson RE Paul Host 1933 Hunk Anderson C Tom (Kitty) Gorman RE Hugh Devore 1934 Elmer Layden DE Dom Vairo 1935 Elmer Layden LT Joe Sullivan 1936 Elmer Layden RG Bill Smith LG John Lautar 1937 Elmer Layden RE Joe Zwers 1938 Elmer Layden LG Jim McGoldrick 1939 Elmer Layden RE Johnny Kely 1940 Elmer Layden FB Milt Piepul 1941 Frank Leahy RT Paul Lillis 1942 Frank Leahy RE George Murphy 1943 Frank Leahy LG Pat Filley 1944 Ed McKeever LG Pat Filley 1945 Hugh Devore QB Frank Dancewicz 1946 Frank Leahy Game captains 1947 Frank Leahy LT George Connor 1948 Frank Leahy LG Bill Fischer 1949 Frank Leahy RE Leon Hart, LT Jim Martin 1950 Frank Leahy C/MLB Jerry Groom 1951 Frank Leahy RE Jim Mutscheller 1952 Frank Leahy RG/MLB Jack Alessandrini 1953 Frank Leahy RE Don Penza 1954 Terry Brennan LE Dan Shannon, RE Paul Matz 1955 Terry Brennan RT Ray Lemek 1956 Terry Brennan RH Jim Morse 1957 Terry Brennan LE Dick Prendergast, C Ed Sullivan 1958 Terry Brennan RG Al Ecuyer RT Chuck Puntillo 1959 Joe Kuharich RG Ken Adamson 1960 Joe Kuharich LG Myron Pottios 1961 Joe Kuharich LG Nick Buoniconti, RG Norb Roy 1962 Joe Kuharich FB Mike Lind 1963 Hugh Devore LG Bob Lehmann

156

W 0 1 1 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 8 6 8 5 5 6 6 8 7 4 6 7 7 6 7 8 6 3 9 9 10 8 9 10 7 9

L 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 0 3 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 1

T AP Coach 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Year 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

7 5 9 10 6 7 3

1 4 0 0 2 2 5

1 0 0 0 1 0 1

1991 1992 1993

6 7 6

3 1 2

0 1 1

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

1994 1995 1996 8 1997

6 8 7 7 8 7 9 8 7 8 9 9 10 4 7 7 9 9 8 2 7 6

2 1 2 2 0 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 0 1 2 8 3 4

1 9 0 5 0 13 0 1 3 2 6 0 1 0 9 1 9 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 13 1 3 3 1 2 2 0 4 4 0 9 10 0 0 10 9 0 17 14

5 2 5 5 2

5 8 5 5 7

0 0 0 0 0

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

17 2010 Totals

Coach Captain Ara Parseghian ILB Jim Carroll Ara Parseghian RE Phil Sheridan Ara Parseghian ILB Jim Lynch Ara Parseghian LH Bob (Rocky) Bleier Ara Parseghian RT George Kunz, LILB Bob Olson Ara Parseghian C Mike Oriard RILB Bob Olson Ara Parseghian LG Larry DiNardo, LOLB Tim Kelly Ara Parseghian SE Tom Gatewood, LE Walt Patulski Ara Parseghian RT John Dampeer, RT Greg Marx Ara Parseghian LG Frank Pomarico TE Dave Casper, FS Mike Townsend Ara Parseghian WB Tom Clements, OLB Greg Collins Dan Devine LT Ed Bauer, OLB Jim Stock Dan Devine RH Mark McLane, RE Willie Fry Dan Devine LE Ross Browner, RB Steve Orsini RE Willie Fry, LH Terry Eurick Dan Devine QB Joe Montana FB Jerome Heavens, MLB Bob Golic Dan Devine RT Tim Foley HB Vagas Ferguson, LCB Dave Waymer Dan Devine C John Scully MLB Bob Crable, FS Tom Gibbons Gerry Faust TB Phil Carter, MLB Bob Crable Gerry Faust TB Phil Carter MLB Mark Zavagnin, FS Dave Duerson Gerry Faust QB Blair Kiel, SCB Stacey Toran Gerry Faust SG Larry Williams OLB Mike Golic, SS Joe Johnson Gerry Faust QG Tim Scannell, TB Allen Pinkett, OLB Mike Larkin, MLB Tony Furjanic Lou Holtz ILB Mike Kovaleski Lou Holtz C Chuck Lanza, RT Byron Spruell Lou Holtz TT Andy Heck TB Mark Green, ELB Ned Bolcar Lou Holtz QB Tony Rice FB Anthony Johnson, MLB Ned Bolcar Lou Holtz C Mike Heldt, TB Ricky Watters, NT Chris Zorich, FCB Todd Lyght Lou Holtz TB Rodney Culver Lou Holtz QB Rick Mirer, LB Demetrius DuBose Lou Holtz OT Aaron Taylor, Tim Ruddy, DT Bryant Young, FS Jeff Burris Lou Holtz TB Lee Becton, ILB Justin Goheen, DE Brian Hamilton, OG Ryan Leahy Lou Holtz NG Paul Grasmanis OG Ryan Leahy, SE Derrick Mayes, CB Sean Wooden, OG Dusty Zeigler Lou Holtz ILB Lyron Cobbins FB Marc Edwards, QB Ron Powlus Bob Davie DE Melvin Dansby QB Ron Powlus, CB Allen Rossum Bob Davie ILB Bobbie Howard OLB Kory Minor, OT Mike Rosenthal Bob Davie QB Jarious Jackson Bob Davie ILB Anthony Denman, TE Dan O’Leary, TE Jabari Holloway, DE Grant Irons Bob Davie OLB Rocky Boiman, FL David Givens DE Grant Irons, DE Anthony Weaver Tyrone Willingham WR Arnaz Battle, OG Sean Mahan, SS Gerome Sapp, CB Shane Walton Tyrone Willingham OT Jim Molinaro, DT Darrell Campbell CB Vontez Duff, WR Omar Jenkins Tyrone Willingham LB Mike Goolsby, RB Ryan Grant, WR Carlyle Holiday, DE Justin Tuck Charlie Weis QB Brady Quinn, LB Brandon Hoyte Charlie Weis QB Brady Quinn, DB Tom Zbikowski LB Travis Thomas Charlie Weis RB Travis Thomas, DB Tom Zbikowski TE John Carlson, LB Maurice Crum, Jr. C John Sullivan Charlie Weis LB Maurice Crum Jr., WR David Grimes DB David Bruton Charlie Weis QB Jimmy Clausen, C Eric Olsen DB Kyle McCarthy, LB Scott Smith Brian Kelly Game Captains

W L 9 1 7 2 9 0 8 2 7 2 8 2

T AP Coach 0 3 3 1 9 8 1 1 1 0 5 4 1 5 8 1 5 9

10 8 8 11

1 2 3 0

0 2 5 0 13 15 0 14 12 0 1 4

10 8 9 11

2 3 3 1

0 6 4 0 17 0 12 12 0 1 1

5 6

6 4

0 1

7 7

5 5

0 0

5 6 8 4 12 0

0 0 17 0 1 1

10 3 10 1 11 1

0 13 12 1 4 4 0 2 2

11 13

19 21

22 22

5 9

7 3

0 0

15 16

9 10

3 3

0 0

17 17

9 11 17 19

8 5 0 845 295 42

Consensus national championship seasons in bold. The coaches poll was switched from United Press International to USA Today/CNN in 1991, then to USA Today/ESPN in 1997.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

SUPER SEASONS

Record .................................. Coach 1-0...............................................................None 7-0.................................................John L. Marks 7-0................................................... Jesse Harper 9-0................................................. Knute Rockne 9-0................................................. Knute Rockne

Unbeaten Year 1892 1903 1907 1909 1911 1941 1946 1948 1953 1966

Record ........................................... Tie 1-0-1 ........................................Hillsdale (10-10) 8-0-1 ................................... Northwestern (0-0) 6-0-1 ..............................................Indiana (0-0) 7-0-1 .........................................Marquette (0-0) 6-0-2 .........................................Pittsburgh (0-0) ...................................................Marquette (0-0) 8-0-1 .................................................Army (0-0) 8-0-1 .................................................Army (0-0) 9-0-1 ...............................................USC (14-14) 9-0-1 ..............................................Iowa (14-14) 9-0-1 .............................Michigan State (10-10)

One Loss Year Record ........................................ Loss 1887 0-1...............................................Michigan (8-0) 1893 4-1.................................................Chicago (8-0)

1894 1895 1897 1901 1906 1908 1910 1915 1916 1917 1918 1921 1922 1923 1926 1927 1935 1938 1943 1954 1964 1970 1977 1989 1992 1993

3-1-1 ...........................................Albion (19-12) 3-1.................................Indiana Artillary (18-0) 4-1-1 ...........................................Chicago (34-5) 8-1-1 ................................... Northwestern (2-0) 6-1................................................Indiana (12-0) 8-1............................................ Michigan (12-6) 4-1-1 ...............................Michigan State (17-0) 7-1...........................................Nebraska (20-19) 8-1.................................................Army (30-10) 6-1-1 ...........................................Nebraska (7-0) 3-1-2 ...............................Michigan State (13-7) 10-1..................................................Iowa (10-7) 8-1-1 .........................................Nebraska (14-6) 9-1.............................................Nebraska (14-7) 9-1..................................... Carnegie Tech (19-0) 7-1-1 ...............................................Army (18-0) 7-1-1 .................................Northwestern (14-7) 8-1.....................................................USC (13-0) 9-1.......................................Great Lakes (19-14) 9-1..............................................Purdue (27-14) 9-1...................................................USC (20-17) 10-1.................................................USC (38-28) 11-1......................................Mississippi (20-13) 12-1.............................................Miami (27-10) 10-1-1 ......................................Stanford (33-16) 11-1............................... Boston College (41-39)

Irish Near Top Of Winning Percentage List

Bowl Games L T 21 0 15 0 22 2 17 1 22 0 4 0 22 3 16 0 23 0 24 0 14 2 14 2 17 3 19 1 16 0 13 2 19 0 2 0 2 0 11 1

The NCAA’s top 20 teams in victories heading into 2011: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Michigan ...............................................884 Texas .....................................................850 Notre Dame .......................... 845 Nebraska ...............................................836 Ohio State .............................................819 Penn State.............................................818 Oklahoma..............................................811 Alabama................................................802 Tennessee .............................................789 USC ........................................................769 Georgia..................................................737 LSU ........................................................720 Auburn ..................................................703 West Virginia ........................................691 Syracuse ................................................686 Georgia Tech .........................................679 Virginia Tech .........................................678 Texas A&M............................................674 Colorado................................................671 Pittsburgh .............................................671

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 157

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

W 19 15 25 26 19 7 33 32 24 25 27 23 26 22 18 21 19 2 7 13

HISTORY & RECORDS

Team Years W L T Pct. 1. Michigan 131 884 308 36 .7345 2. Notre Dame 122 845 295 42 .7327 3. Texas 118 850 325 33 .7173 4. Oklahoma 116 811 304 53 .7170 5. Ohio State@ 121 819 309 53 .7159 6. Boise State (1996) 43 365 145 2 .7148 7. Alabama# 116 802 319 43 .7075 8. USC# 118 769 312 54 .7013 9. Nebraska 121 836 345 41 .7009 10. Tennessee 114 789 340 53 .6899 11. Penn State 124 818 357 41 .6896 12. Florida State# 64 463 231 17 .6632 13. Georgia 117 737 396 54 .6436 14. LSU 117 720 389 47 .6432 15. Miami, Fla. 85 568 320 19 .6367 16. Auburn 118 703 400 47 .6317 17. Florida 104 662 379 40 .6309 18. USF (2000) 14 103 62 0 .6242 19. Miami, Ohio 122 660 394 44 .6211 20. Washington 121 663 412 50 .6116 # Indicates record adjusted by action of the NCAA Committee on Infractions. @ Indicates record adjusted by action of institution.

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Notre Dame ranks as the second-winningest team in college football history based on its .733 winning percentage over 122 seasons of football and a 845-295-42 record during that period. Michigan (884 wins) and Texas (850) are the only teams with more overall wins than Notre Dame. Here’s the NCAA top 20 teams in terms of winning percentage heading into the 2011 season:

COACHES & STAFF

Year 1889 1912 1913 1919 1920

10-0............................................... Knute Rockne 9-0................................................. Knute Rockne 10-0............................................... Knute Rockne 9-0.................................................... Frank Leahy 10-0.................................................. Frank Leahy 11-0.............................................Ara Parseghian 12-0...................................................... Lou Holtz

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Unbeaten, Untied

1924 1929 1930 1947 1949 1973 1988

HERE COME THE IRISH

In 122 seasons of football beginning in 1887, Notre Dame has had 103 winning years, only 13 seasons with a losing record (1887, ’88, 1933, ’56, ’60, ’63, ’81, ’85, ’86, ’99, 2001, ‘03 and ‘07) and only six others with a .500 mark (1950, ’59, ’61, ’62, 2004 and ‘09). The Fighting Irish have had 12 unbeaten, untied seasons, 10 others in which they were unbeaten but suffered one or more ties—and 28 seasons in which only a single loss spoiled an unbeaten record. Here is a compilation of Notre Dame’s outstanding seasons in its football history:

SERIES SCORES KEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Numbers following season and before result indicate AP rankings for both teams coming into game. For example, 17-10 indicates Notre Dame stood 17th and the Irish opponent 10th in the AP poll that week.

P 1957 12-10 W 23 * 1958 4-3 L 2 Opp SS 1965 7- W 17 0 * 1966 3- W 35 0 YS 1969 15- W 45 0 * 1970 3- W 51 0 1973 8- W 62 Adrian (1-0-0) * 1974 7- W 48 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 American Med. Col. (5-0-0) GS 1977 11- W 24 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 5-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1980 5- W 30 * 1912 W 74 7 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GS 1983 W 42 * 1901 W 32 0 * 1985 -19 W 24 Air Force (22-6-0) * 1902 W 92 0 GS 1995 17- W 28 H: 10-4-0; A: 12-2-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1903 W 52 0 * 1998 18- W 20 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1904 W 44 0 * 2006 6- W 41 1964 6- W 34 7 * 1905 W 142 0 NYS 2010 W 27 * 1969 8- W 13 6 1972 12- W 21 7 Arizona (2-1-0) Baylor (2-0-0) * 1973 5- W 48 15 H: 1-1-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1974 5- W 38 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND 1975 15- W 31 30 * 1941 W 38 7 * 1925 W 41 * 1977 6- W 49 0 1980 4- W 20 3 * 1998 16- W 27 1978 20- W 38 15 * 1982 9- L 13 16 1979 10- W 38 13 Beloit (5-0-1) * 1980 2- W 24 10 Arizona State (2-0-0) H: 4-0-1; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1981 W 35 7 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1982 18- L 17 30 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1896 W 8 1998 22- W 28 9 * 1983 L 22 23 * 1900 T 6 W 48 17 * 1984 L 7 21 * 1999 1901 W 5 1985 -17 L 15 21 * 1906 W 29 Army (38-8-4) * 1986 W 31 3 * 1925 W 19 1987 11- W 35 14 H: 8-1-0; A: 7-2-1; N: 23-5-3 * 1926 W 77 * 1988 2- W 41 13 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 35 13 Bennett Med. Col. (1-0-0) 1989 1-17 W 41 27 1914 L 7 20 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N:: 0-0-0 * 1990 1- W 57 27 1915 W 7 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1991 5- W 28 15 1916 L 10 30 * 1905 W 22 * 1994 W 42 30 1917 W 7 2 1995 8- W 44 14 1919 W 12 9 Boston College (11-9-0) * 1996 8- L (ot) 17 20 1920 W 27 17 H: 6-5-0; A: 3-4-0; N: 2-0-0 * 2000 19- W (ot) 34 31 1921 W 28 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 2002 7-18 W 21 14 1922 T 0 0 FX 1975 9- W 17 2006 9- W 39 17 W 13 0 LB 1983 -13 W 19 * 2007 L 24 41 EF 1923 PG 1924 W 13 7 * 1987 9- W 32 YS 1925 L 0 27 * 1992 8-9 W 54 Akron (1-0-0) YS 1926 W 7 0 * 1993 1-16 L 39 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 L 0 18 1994 8- L 11 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp YS 1927 YS 1928 W 12 6 * 1995 12- W 20 * 1910 W 51 0 YS 1929 W 7 0 1996 17- W 48 Alabama (5-1-0) SF 1930 W 7 6 * 1997 W 52 H: 2-0-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 2-0-0 YS 1931 L 0 12 1998 13- W 31 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp YS 1932 W 21 0 * 1999 -25 L 29 SB 1973 3-1 W 24 23 YS 1933 W 13 12 * 2000 11- W 28 OB 1974 9-2 W 13 11 YS 1934 W 12 6 2001 L 17 * 1976 18-10 W 21 18 YS 1935 T 6 6 * 2002 4- L 7 BM 1980 6-5 W 7 0 YS 1936 W 20 6 2003 L 25 BM 1986 -2 L 10 28 YS 1937 18- W 7 0 * 2004 24- L 23 * 1987 7-10 W 37 6 YS 1938 7- W 19 7 * 2007 -4 L 14 YS 1939 4- W 14 0 2008 L 0 Albion (3-1-1) YS 1940 2- W 7 0 * 2009 W 20 H: 2-1-1; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 YS 1941 6-14 T 0 0 2010 W 31 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp YS 1942 4-19 W 13 0 * 1893 W 8 6 YS 1943 1-3 W 26 0 * 1894 T 6 6 YS 1944 5-1 L 0 59 * 1894 L 12 19 YS 1945 2-1 L 0 48 * 1896 W 24 0 YS 1946 2-1 T 0 0 1898 W 60 0 * 1947 1-9 W 27 7

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Alma (4-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1913 W 62 * 1914 W 56 * 1915 W 32 * 1916 W 46

21 14 0 0 0 10 3 0 0 3 0 10 27 17 9 3

Butler (3-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1911 W 27 1922 W 31 * 1923 W 34 BYU (4-2-0) H: 3-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1992 10- W 42 1993 3- W 45 * 1994 17- L 14 * 2003 W 33 2004 L 17 * 2005 9- W 49

California (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND 1959 W 28 0 * 1960 W 21 3 1965 3- W 48 * 1967 1- W 41 Opp 0 6 0 0 3 0

Chicago Dental (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 0 * 1897 W 62 0 3 Chicago Physicians & 7 Surgeons (7-2-0) H: 7-2-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Opp * 1895 W 32 0 16 * 1896 L 0 4 20 * 1899 L 0 5 21 * 1900 W 5 0 14 * 1901 W 34 0 20 * 1903 W 46 0 23 * 1906 W 28 0 * 1907 W 32 0 * 1908 W 88 0 Opp 6 7 6 8

Christian Brothers (St. Louis) (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 20 7

Carlisle (1-0-0) Cincinnati (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp C 1914 W 48 6 * 1900 W 58 0

Carnegie Tech (15-4-0) H: 7-1-0; A: 8-3-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1922 W 19 1923 W 26 1924 W 40 Opp * 1925 W 26 0 1926 L 0 * 1928 L 7 1929 W 7 Opp * 1930 W 21 3 1931 W 19 18 * 1932 W 42 25 1933 L 0 7 * 1934 W 13 41 1935 W 14 30 * 1936 W 21 10 1937 L 7 21 * 1938 5-13 W 7 20 1939 2- W 7 26 * 1940 6- W 61 31 1941 8- W 16 16 21 Case Tech (2-0-0) 14 H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 27 Site Year Rank W/L ND W 48 24 * 1916 1918 W 26 27 17 16 Chicago (0-4-0) 13 H: 0-1-0; A: 0-3-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1893 L 0 * 1896 L 0 1897 L 5 1899 L 6

Clemson (1-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 0 1977 5-15 W 21 17 0 * 1979 -14 L 10 16 19 Coe (1-0-0) 0 19 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 27 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1927 W 28 7 0 6 Colorado (3-2-0) 0 H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-2-0 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 7 1983 W 27 3 0 * 1984 W 55 14 3 OB 1989 4-1 W 21 6 7 OB 1990 5-1 L 9 10 9 FB 1994 -4 L 24 41 0 6 Connecticut (0-1-0) 0 H: 0-1-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2009 L (2ot) 30 33 Opp Creighton (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 6 1915 W 41 0

Opp 8 18 34 23

Dartmouth (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp FP 1944 1- W 64 0 * 1945 3- W 34 0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Kalamazoo (7-0-0) H: 7-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1893 W 34 * 1917 W 55 * 1919 W 14 * 1920 W 39 * 1921 W 56 * 1922 W 46 * 1923 W 74

Opp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas (4-1-1) H: 3-0-1; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1904 L 5 1932 W 24 * 1933 T 0 * 1935 W 28 * 1938 W 52 ERC * 1999 18- W 48

Opp 24 6 0 7 0 13

Lombard (3-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1923 W 14 * 1924 W 40 * 1925 W 69

Opp 0 0 0

LSU (5-5-0) H: 3-1-0; A: 2-2-0; N: 0-2-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1970 2-7 W 3 1971 7-14 L 8 * 1981 4- W 27 1984 -6 W 30 * 1985 -17 L 7 1986 -8 L 19 1997 -11 W 24 IS 1997 -15 L 9 * 1998 10- W 39 SD 2006 11-4 L 14

Opp 0 28 9 22 10 21 6 27 36 41

Loyola (New Orleans) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1928 W 12 6

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 159

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Loyola (Chicago) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1911 W 80 0

HISTORY & RECORDS

Opp 0 0 0 0

2010 SEASON REVIEW

Lake Forest (4-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1899 W 38 * 1901 W 16 * 1902 W 28 * 1903 W 28

COACHES & STAFF

Knox (1-1-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1902 L 5 12 * 1907 W 22 4

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Harvard Prep (Chicago) (1-0-0) * 1901 W 18 5 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1902 W 11 5 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1905 L 5 22 * 1888 W 20 0 I 1906 L 0 12 * 1907 T 0 0 Haskell (5-0-0) I 1908 W 11 0 H: 5-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 I 1919 W 16 3 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp I 1920 W 13 10 * 1914 W 20 7 I 1921 W 28 7 * 1915 W 34 0 * 1922 W 27 0 * 1916 W 26 0 * 1926 W 26 0 * 1921 W 42 7 1927 W 19 6 * 1932 W 73 0 1929 W 14 0 * 1930 W 27 0 Hawaii (3-0-0) 1931 W 25 0 H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 1-0-0 1933 W 12 2 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1941 W 19 6 1991 17- W 48 42 1948 1- W 42 6 1997 W 23 22 * 1949 W 49 6 HB 2008 W 49 21 1950 11- L 7 20 * 1951 14- W 48 6 Highland Views (1-0-0) * 1955 4- W 19 0 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1956 17- W 20 6 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1957 16- W 26 0 * 1896 W 82 0 * 1958 5- W 18 0 * 1991 7- W 49 27 Hillsdale (4-0-1) H: 4-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Indianapolis Artillery (0-1-0) Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 0-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1892 T 10 10 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1893 W 22 10 * 1895 L 0 18 * 1894 W 14 0 * 1906 W 17 0 Iowa (13-8-3) * 1908 W 39 0 H: 7-3-2; A: 6-5-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Houston (1-0-0) 1921 L 7 10 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 1939 3- L 6 7 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1940 7- L 0 7 CB 1979 10-9 W 35 34 * 1945 2- W 56 0 1946 2-17 W 41 6 Illinois (11-0-1) * 1947 2- W 21 0 H: 5-0-0; A: 6-0-1; N: 0-0-0 1948 2- W 27 12 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1949 1- W 28 7 1898 W 5 0 1950 T 14 14 1937 T 0 0 * 1951 T 20 20 * 1938 W 14 6 1952 9- W 27 0 1940 2- W 26 0 * 1953 1-20 T 14 14 * 1941 7- W 49 14 1954 4-19 W 34 18 1942 8-5 W 21 14 * 1955 4- W 17 14 * 1943 1- W 47 0 1956 -3 L 8 48 Florida (1-0-0) 1944 1-14 W 13 7 Goshen (1-0-0) * 1957 9-8 L 13 21 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 * 1945 W 7 0 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1958 15-6 L 21 31 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1946 W 26 6 1959 -16 W 20 19 SD 1991 18-3 W 39 28 * 1900 1967 W 47 7 W 55 0 * 1960 -2 L 0 28 * 1968 6- W 58 8 1961 L 21 42 Florida State (2-4-0) Great Lakes (1-2-2) * 1962 W 35 12 H: 1-2-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-2-0 Illinois Cycling Club (1-0-0) H: 1-0-1; A: 0-2-0; N: 0-0-1 * 1964 1- W 28 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1967 6- W 56 6 * 1981 -20 L 13 19 * 1918 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp T 7 7 1968 5- W 51 28 * 1993 2-1 W 31 24 SF 1942 6- T W 18 2 13 13 * 1895 CIT 1994 -8 L 16 23 1943 1- L 14 19 Iowa Pre-Flight (2-0-0) Indiana (23-5-1) OB 1995 6-8 L 26 31 * 1944 9-12 W 28 7 H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 2002 6-11 W 34 24 1945 5- L 7 39 H: 13-1-1; A: 6-3-0; N: 4-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1942 * 2003 -5 L 0 37 W 28 0 * 1898 L 5 11 * 1943 1-2 W 14 13 * 1899 W 17 0 1900 L 0 6

HERE COME THE IRISH

De La Salle (1-0-0) Franklin (3-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1893 W 28 0 * 1906 W 26 0 * 1907 W 23 0 DePauw (8-0-0) * 1908 W 64 0 H: 8-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Georgia (0-1-0) * 1897 W 4 0 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 * 1898 W 32 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1902 W 22 0 SD 1980 7-1 L 10 17 * 1903 W 56 0 Georgia Tech (27-6-1) * 1904 W 10 0 H: 15-3-0; A: 12-2-1; N: 0-1-0 * 1905 W 71 0 * 1921 W 57 10 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1922 W 13 3 * 1922 W 34 7 * 1923 W 35 7 * 1924 W 34 3 Detroit (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 1925 W 13 0 W 12 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1926 * 1927 W 26 7 1927 W 20 0 BS 1951 5- W 40 6 1928 L 0 13 1929 W 26 6 Drake (8-0-0) 1938 W 14 6 H: 6-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 * 1939 W 17 14 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1940 W 26 20 * 1926 W 21 0 1941 W 20 0 1927 W 32 0 * 1942 L 6 13 * 1928 W 32 6 * 1943 W 55 13 SF 1929 W 19 7 1944 18-10 W 21 0 * 1930 W 28 7 1945 W 40 7 * 1931 W 63 0 * 1953 1-4 W 27 14 * 1932 W 62 0 * 1959 -19 L 10 14 * 1937 W 21 0 1967 9- W 36 3 * 1968 9- W 34 6 Duke (3-1-0) 1969 9- W 38 20 H: 3-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1970 1- W 10 7 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1974 2- W 31 7 * 1958 12- W 9 7 * 1975 12- W 24 3 1961 L 13 37 1976 11- L 14 23 * 1966 1- W 64 0 * 1977 5- W 69 14 * 2007 W 28 7 1978 10-20 W 38 21 * 1979 10- W 21 13 Englewood High School 1980 1- T 3 3 (Chicago) (2-0-0) * 1981 W 35 3 H: 2-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1997 11- W 17 13 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GB 1998 17-12 L 28 35 * 1899 W 29 5 2006 2- W 14 10 * 1900 W 68 0 * 2007 L 3 33

SERIES SCORES Marquette (3-0-3) H: 2-0-3; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1908 W 6 1909 T 0 1910 T 5 1911 T 0 C 1912 W 69 1921 W 21

* Opp 0 * 0 5 * 0 0 * 7 *

Maryland (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 * Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GS 2002 -21 W 22 0 * Miami (Florida) (16-7-1) H: 8-1-0; A: 6-6-1; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1955 5-15 W 14 1960 L 21 1965 6- T 0 1967 6- W 24 1971 7- W 17 * 1972 10- W 20 1973 5- W 44 * 1974 7- W 38 1975 W 32 * 1976 13- W 40 1977 5- W 48 * 1978 19- W 20 MB 1979 W 40 * 1980 7-13 W 32 1981 -9 L 15 * 1982 10-17 W 16 1983 13- L 0 * 1984 17-14 L 13 1985 -4 L 7 1987 10-2 L 0 * 1988 4-1 W 31 1989 1-7 L 10 * 1990 6-2 W 29 SBS 2010 W 33

* Opp 0 28 0 22 0 17 0 7 9 27 10 0 15 14 37 14 20 31 58 24 30 27 20 17

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1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

13-3 16-9 13-9 1-2 1-4 7-3 3-6 11-3 3-6 -6 22-5 16-7 20-7 15-5 -8 20-3 2-11

L L W W W W L T W L L W L W L W W L L W -18 L L

12 23 26 19 24 28 14 17 27 24 14 36 22 25 0 28 17 21 0 35 34 24

20 24 7 17 19 24 24 17 23 26 21 20 26 23 38 20 10 47 38 17 38 28

Michigan State (45-28-1) H: 27-13-0; A: 18-15-1; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1897 W 34 6 * 1898 W 53 0 * 1899 W 40 0 * 1902 W 33 0 * 1903 W 12 0 * 1905 W 28 0 * 1906 W 5 0 * 1909 W 17 0 1910 L 0 17 1916 W 14 0 * 1917 W 23 0 1918 L 7 13 * 1919 W 13 0 1920 W 25 0 * 1921 W 48 0 * 1948 1- W 26 7 1949 1-10 W 34 21 Miami (Ohio) (1-0-0) * 1950 -15 L 33 36 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1951 11-5 L 0 35 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1952 6-1 L 3 21 * 1909 W 46 0 * 1954 8- W 20 19 1955 4-13 L 7 21 Michigan (15-22-1) * 1956 -2 L 14 47 H: 8-9-1; A: 7-12-0; N: 0-1-0 1957 15-4 L 6 34 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1959 L 0 19 * 1887 L 0 8 * 1960 -14 L 0 21 * 1888 L 6 26 1961 6-1 L 7 17 * 1888 L 4 10 * 1962 L 7 31 1898 L 0 23 1963 -4 L 7 12 1899 L 0 12 * 1964 1- W 34 7 1900 L 0 7 * 1965 4-1 L 3 12 T 1902 L 0 23 1966 1-2 T 10 10 1908 L 6 12 * 1967 W 24 12 1909 W 11 3 1968 5- L 17 21 * 1942 4-6 L 20 32 * 1969 -14 W 42 28 1943 1-2 W 35 12 1970 4- W 29 0 * 1978 14-5 L 14 28 * 1971 4- W 14 2 1979 9-6 W 12 10 1972 7- W 16 0 * 1980 8-14 W 29 27 * 1973 8- W 14 10 1981 1-11 L 7 25 1974 7- W 19 14 * 1982 20-10 W 23 17 * 1975 8- L 3 10

160

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1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

18- W 14- W W 15-7 W 7- W W 11- W 4- L W W 20- L 9-17 W 8- W 1- W 1-24 W 11- W 7- W 4- W 8- W -17 L 10- L 24- L 16-23 L 23- L 12- W L W 10- L (ot) 12- W L L W L (ot)

24 16 29 27 26 20 11 23 24 27 15 31 20 21 20 49 52 36 21 7 23 13 21 10 21 16 31 41 40 10 7 33 31

Minnesota (4-0-1) H: 1-0-1; A: 3-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1925 W 19 1926 W 20 * 1927 T 7 1937 -4 W 7 * 1938 2-12 W 19

6 6 25 3 21 7 3 28 20 10 20 8 3 13 19 10 31 14 20 23 45 23 27 17 17 22 24 44 37 31 23 30 34

Opp 7 7 7 6 0

Mississippi (1-1-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp J 1977 3- L 13 20 * 1985 W 37 14 Missouri (2-2-0) H: 0-2-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1970 3-18 W 24 * 1972 8- L 26 * 1978 5- L 0 1984 19- W 16

Opp 7 30 3 14

Missouri Osteopaths (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1903 W 28 0 Morningside (2-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1917 W 13 0 1919 W 14 6

Morris Harvey (1-0-0) * 1981 W 35 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 GS 1982 W 27 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1983 19- W 28 * 1912 W 39 0 GS 1984 W 18 * 1985 W 41 Mount Union (1-0-0) B 1986 W 33 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1987 9- W 56 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp B 1988 2- W 22 * 1919 W 60 7 * 1989 1- W 41 GS 1990 2- W 52 Navy (71-12-1) * 1991 5- W 38 H: 26-5-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 45-7-1 GS 1992 10- W 38 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp PV 1993 2- W 58 B 1927 W 19 6 * 1994 W 58 SF 1928 W 7 0 * 1995 8- W 35 B 1929 W 14 7 CP 1996 19- W 54 * 1930 W 26 2 * 1997 W 21 B 1931 W 20 0 JC 1998 12- W 30 CL 1932 W 12 0 * 1999 W 28 B 1933 L 0 7 CIT 2000 20- W 45 CL 1934 L 6 10 * 2001 W 34 B 1935 W 14 0 RS 2002 9- W 30 B 1936 13- L 0 3 * 2003 W 27 * 1937 W 9 7 GS 2004 W 27 B 1938 4- W 15 0 * 2005 7- W 42 CL 1939 2- W 14 7 RS 2006 11- W 38 B 1940 7- W 13 7 * 2007 L (3ot) 44 B 1941 7-6 W 20 13 RS 2008 W 27 CL 1942 4- W 9 0 * 2009 L 21 CL 1943 1-3 W 33 6 NM 2010 L 17 B 1944 2-6 L 13 32 CL 1945 2-3 T 6 6 Nebraska (7-8-1) B 1946 2- W 28 0 H: 3-1-0; A: 4-6-1; N: 0-1-0 CL 1947 1- W 27 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND B 1948 2- W 41 7 1915 L 19 B 1949 1- W 40 0 1916 W 20 CL 1950 W 19 10 1917 L 0 B 1951 13- W 19 0 1918 T 0 CL 1952 13- W 17 6 1919 W 14 * 1953 1-20 W 38 7 1920 W 16 B 1954 6-15 W 6 0 * 1921 W 7 * 1955 9-4 W 21 7 1922 L 6 B 1956 L 7 33 1923 L 7 * 1957 5-16 L 6 20 * 1924 W 34 B 1958 -15 W 40 20 1925 L 0 * 1959 W 25 22 * 1947 2- W 31 PK 1960 -4 L 7 14 1948 2- W 44 * 1961 L 10 13 OB 1972 12-9 L 6 PK 1962 W 20 12 * 2000 23-1 L (ot) 24 * 1963 -4 L 14 35 2001 23-5 L 10 PK 1964 2- W 40 0 Nevada (1-0-0) * 1965 4- W 29 3 PK 1966 1- W 31 7 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1967 10- W 43 14 Site Year Rank W/L ND PK 1968 12- W 45 14 * 2009 W 35 * 1969 10- W 47 0 North Carolina (16-2-0) PK 1970 3- W 56 7 H: 11-0-0; A: 4-2-0; N: 1-0-0 * 1971 12- W 21 0 PV 1972 12- W 42 23 Site Year Rank W/L ND YS 1949 1- W 42 * 1973 5- W 44 7 * 1950 1-20 W 14 PV 1974 7- W 14 6 1951 W 12 * 1975 15- W 31 10 CL 1976 11- W 27 21 * 1952 16- W 34 1953 1- W 34 * 1977 5- W 43 10 * 1954 5- W 42 CL 1978 15-11 W 27 7 1955 5- W 27 * 1979 13- W 14 0 * 1956 W 21 GS 1980 3- W 33 0

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

0 10 12 17 17 14 13 7 0 31 0 7 27 21 17 27 17 0 24 14 16 23 24 9 21 14 46 7 23 35

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34 28 7 21 17 32 16 21 45 24

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49 22 28 35 14 30 26 37 14 22 14 12 22 7 19 22 6 6 34 21 26 21 22 14 48 8 35 20 20 17 23 31 10 22 31 14 28 52 21 17 41 44 52 40 37 45 48 17 39 35 35 17 31 23 23 24 24 10 16 49 35 19 38 24 23

6 7 27 12 28 9 14 7 27 7 28 0 29 28 51 20 24 7 15 25 14 28 37 28 0 7 14 7 31 0 0 24 6 28 10 15 14 6 23 35 9 20 7 7 11 20 0 0 21 28 0 28 30 28 21 18 17 23 41 28 21 33 21 21 12

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 161

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

W W W 2- W 1- L 15- W -9 W 1- W 1-19 L 11- W 18- L W 11-15 L 8- L 12- L W L L 9- W 1-6 L 6-8 W 1-10 L 2-1 L 9-16 L 6- W 2- W 10- W 7- W 2- L 9- W W 11- W W 5-17 L 11-9 W 13- L 10- W 5- W 8- L L W 8- W 8- W 1- W 1- W 8- W 6- W 4- W 8- W 25- W 9- W 12- L t23- W 16-20 L 21-13 W W 23- W -22 L -15 L 13-22 W 12- W L W W W

HISTORY & RECORDS

1946 1947 * 1948 * 1949 * * 1950 Northwestern Law School Penn State (9-9-1) * * 1951 (1-0-0) H: 5-3-0; A: 2-6-1; N: 2-0-0 * * 1952 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1953 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1913 W 14 7 * * * 1954 * 1895 W 20 0 1925 T 0 0 1955 * 1926 W 28 0 * * 1956 Ohio Medical University (4-0-0) P 1928 North Carolina State (0-1-0) W 9 0 1957 H: 0-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-1-0 GB 1976 15-20 W 20 9 * * 1958 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1981 -13 L 21 24 1959 1901 W 6 0 GB 2002 11-17 L 6 28 * 1982 13-5 L 14 24 * * 1960 1902 W 6 5 1983 L 30 34 1961 North Division H.S. (1-0-0) 1903 W 35 0 * 1984 W 44 7 * * 1962 1904 W 17 5 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1985 -1 L 6 36 1963 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1986 -3 L 19 24 * * 1964 Ohio Northern (4-0-0) * 1905 W 44 0 1987 7- L 20 21 1965 H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1988 1- W 21 3 * * 1966 Northwestern (37-8-2) Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1989 1-17 W 34 23 * 1967 H: 16-4-0; A: 18-4-1; N: 3-0-1 * 1908 W 58 4 * 1990 1-18 L 21 24 * 1968 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1910 W 47 0 1991 12-8 L 13 35 1969 1889 W 9 0 * 1911 W 32 6 * 1992 8-22 W 17 16 * * 1970 * 1899 W 12 0 * 1913 W 87 0 * 2006 4-19 W 41 17 1971 1901 L 0 2 2007 -14 L 10 31 * * 1972 Ohio State (2-3-0) SP 1903 T 0 0 1973 H: 1-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-1-0 1920 W 33 7 Pennsylvania (5-0-1) * * 1974 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 1-0-0; A: 4-0-1; N: 0-0-0 SF 1924 W 13 6 * 1975 1935 W 18 13 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1925 W 13 10 * 1976 * 1936 W 7 2 1926 W 6 0 1930 W 60 20 1977 1995 15-7 L 26 45 * 1931 1929 W 26 6 W 49 0 * * 1978 * 1996 5-4 L 16 29 1930 W 14 0 1952 10-12 T 7 7 * 1979 FB 2005 5-4 L 20 34 SF 1931 T 0 0 1953 1-15 W 28 20 * 1980 * 1932 W 21 0 1954 5- W 42 7 * 1981 Oklahoma (8-1-0) 1933 W 7 0 1955 6- W 46 14 * 1982 H: 4-1-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1934 W 20 7 * 1983 * 1935 L 7 14 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Pittsburgh (45-20-1) HD 1984 * 1952 10-4 W 27 21 H: 20-10-0; A: 25-10-1; N: 0-0-0 * * 1936 11-1 W 26 6 1985 1953 1-6 W 28 21 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1937 12- W 7 0 * 1986 * 1956 -2 L 0 40 1909 W 6 0 1938 1-16 W 9 7 Princeton (2-0-0) 1987 1957 -2 W 7 0 1911 T 0 0 * 1939 9- W 7 0 H: 0-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1988 W 19 6 1912 W 3 0 1940 14-10 L 0 20 * 1961 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1989 1962 W 13 7 1930 W 35 19 1941 5-8 W 7 6 1923 W 25 2 * 1990 1966 1-10 W 38 0 * 1931 W 25 12 * 1942 8- W 27 20 1924 W 12 0 1991 * 1968 3-5 W 45 21 1932 L 0 12 1943 1-8 W 25 6 * 1992 * 1999 -23 W 34 30 * 1933 L 0 14 Purdue (54-26-2) * 1944 11- W 21 0 1993 1934 L 0 19 H: 28-11-0; A: 26-14-2; N: 0-1-0 * 1994 1945 7- W 34 7 Olivet (3-0-0) * 1935 W 9 6 * 1946 2- W 27 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1995 1936 7-9 L 0 26 * 1896 1947 1- W 26 19 H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 L 22 28 * 1996 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1937 12-3 L 6 21 * 1948 2-8 W 12 7 1899 T 10 10 1997 W 22 4 1943 W 41 0 * 1959 -2 L 24 30 * 1907 * 1901 W 12 6 * 1998 * 1909 W 58 0 1944 W 58 0 1960 L 6 7 1902 T 6 6 1999 W 48 0 1945 3- W 39 9 * 1961 8- L 10 12 * 1910 1904 L 0 36 * 2000 * 1946 W 33 0 1962 -3 L 6 35 1905 L 0 32 2001 Oregon (1-0-1) 1947 W 40 6 * 1965 8- W 38 7 1906 W 2 0 * 2002 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-1; N: 0-0-0 1948 W 40 0 1966 4- W 35 7 1907 W 17 0 2003 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1950 W 18 7 * 1968 5- W 27 7 1918 W 26 6 * 2004 1951 W 33 0 * 1969 11- W 35 10 * 1976 14- W 41 0 1919 W 33 13 2005 1982 15- T 13 13 * 1952 8- L 1970 6- W 35 14 19 22 * 1920 W 28 0 * 2006 * 1953 1-15 W 23 14 * 1971 2- W 50 7 1921 W 33 0 2007 Oregon State (0-2-0) 1954 8- W 33 0 1972 13- W 37 0 1922 W 20 0 * 2008 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-2-0 * 1973 8- W 44 0 1956 -20 L 13 26 * 1923 W 34 7 2009 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1957 7- W 13 7 1974 1- W 49 3 * 1933 L 0 19 * 2010 FB 2000 10-5 L 9 41 * 1975 7- W 31 7 1958 14- L 26 29 * 1934 W 18 7 BB 2004 L 21 38 1959 L 13 28 * 1939 1976 W 48 0 W 3 0

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20 20 22 27 15 13 0 0 7 7 14 7 16 10 10 34 31 9 17 16 21 10 30 20 7 22 7 21 0 6 21 37 7 6 14 41 21 36 27 16

COACHES & STAFF

-14 L 13 W 26 W 43 -8 L 7 1- W 17 4- W 69 1- W 40 9- W 38 12- W 56 8- W 49 2- W 46 8- W 56 7- W 42 5-20 W 31 5-17 W 14 9- L 20 11-9 L 10 3-7 W 19 -9 W 26 -1 W 31 18- L 16 L 9 4- L 22 5- W 30 1-7 W 45 3- W 31 7-12 W 42 14- W 52 4- W 44 14- W 60 W 45 L 27 W 24 8- W 14 -15 W 20 24- L 38 -23 W 42 L (4ot) 33 -8 L 22 W 20

THE FIGHTING IRISH

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1982 1983 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1996 1997 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010

HERE COME THE IRISH

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SERIES SCORES Rice (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1915 W 55 1973 9- W 28 * 1974 6- W 10 * 1988 1- W 54 Rose Poly (3-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1909 W 60 1910 W 41 * 1914 W 103 Rush Medical (3-0-1) H: 3-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1894 W 18 * 1897 T 0 * 1899 W 17 * 1900 W 5 Rutgers (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND PG 1921 W 48 * 1996 10- W 62 2000 11- W 45 * 2002 8- W 42

South Bend Commercial Athletic Club (1-0-0) Opp H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 2 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 0 * 1896 W 46 0 3 11 South Bend H.S. (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1892 W 56 0 Opp 11 South Bend Howard Park (1-0-0) 3 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1900 W 64 0 Opp 6 0 0 0

Opp 0 0 17 0

San Diego State (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2008 W 21 13 St. Bonaventure (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1911 W 34 0 Saint Louis (3-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1912 W 47 * 1922 W 26 1923 W 13

Opp 7 0 0

St. Viator (4-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1897 W 60 * 1908 W 46 * 1911 W 43 * 1912 W 116

Opp 0 0 0 7

St. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Chicago) (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1907 W 21 12 South Bend Athletic Club (1-0-1) H: 1-0-1; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1901 T 0 0 * 1901 W 22 6

162

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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

L 25- W -13 L 9- W W W 6- W 12- W W W L -16 L

37 20 13 31 57 23 38 31 21 28 38 14

40 14 17 7 7 15 31 10 14 21 45 37

Tulane (8-0-0) H: 4-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1944 W 26 1945 5- W 32 1946 2- W 41 * 1947 2- W 59 * 1949 1-4 W 46 1950 10- W 13 1969 12- W 37 * 1971 8- W 21

* Opp 0 6 0 6 7 9 0 7

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* Tulsa (0-1-0) H: 0-1-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp Opp * 2010 L 27 28 * 0 15 UCLA (4-0-0) * 14 H: 3-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 38 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * W 27 12 10 * 1963 24 * 1964 4- W 24 0 * * 2006 10- W 20 17 2007 W 20 6 *

Syracuse (3-3-0) H: 2-1-0; A: 1-1-0; N: 0-1-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND 1914 W 20 South Carolina (3-1-0) * 1961 -10 W 17 H: 1-1-0; A: 2-0-0; N: 0-0-0 YS 1963 L 7 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 2003 L 12 1976 12-19 W 13 6 * 2005 6- W 34 * 1979 14- W 18 17 * 2008 L 23 1983 W 30 6 * 1984 -11 L 32 36 Tennessee (4-4-0) H: 2-2-0; A: 2-2-0; N: 0-0-0 South Dakota (5-0-0) Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 2-0-0 * 1978 14- W 31 14 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1979 13- L 18 40 * 1913 W 20 7 1990 1-9 W 34 29 SFS 1914 W 33 0 * 1991 5-13 L 34 35 * 1915 W 6 0 1999 24-4 L 14 38 SFS 1916 W 21 0 * 2001 -7 L 18 28 * 1917 W 40 0 2004 -9 W 17 13 * 2005 8- W 41 21 SMU (10-3-0) H: 6-1-0; A: 4-1-0; N: 0-1-0 Texas (8-2-0) Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 2-1-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 2-1-0 * 1930 W 20 14 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1939 W 20 19 1913 W 30 7 1949 1- W 27 20 1915 W 36 7 * 1951 5- L 20 27 * 1934 L 6 7 * 1953 2- W 40 14 1952 19-5 W 14 3 1954 4- W 26 14 * 1954 2-4 W 21 0 * 1955 11- W 17 0 CB 1969 9-1 L 17 21 1956 3- L 13 19 CB 1970 6-1 W 24 11 1957 10- W 54 21 CB 1977 5-1 W 38 10 1958 7-17 W 14 6 * 1995 21-13 W 55 27 AS 1984 17-10 L 20 27 1996 9-6 W 27 24 * 1986 W 61 29 * 1989 1- W 59 6 Texas A&M (3-2-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 2-1-0 Stanford (17-8-0) Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp H: 10-3-0; A: 6-5-0; N: 1-0-0 CB 1987 12-13 L 10 35 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp CB 1992 5-4 W 28 3 RB 1924 W 27 10 CB 1993 4-7 W 24 21 * 1942 W 27 0 * 2000 -23 W 24 10 1963 L 14 24 2001 L 3 24 * 1964 2- W 28 6 * 1988 5- W 42 14 TCU (1-0-0) 1989 1- W 27 17 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 * 1990 1- L 31 36 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1991 8- W 42 26 * 1972 13- W 21 0 * 1992 7-19 L 16 33 1993 4- W 48 20 Toledo Athletic Assoc. (1-0-0) * 1994 8- W 34 15 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1997 -19 L 15 33 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1998 t23- W 35 17 * 1904 W 6 0

USC (43-34-5) H: 23-13-1; A: 18-21-4; N: 2-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1926 W 13 12 SF 1927 W 7 6 1928 L 14 27 SF 1929 W 13 12 1930 W 27 0 * 1931 L 14 16 1932 L 0 13 * 1933 L 0 19 1934 W 14 0 * 1935 W 20 13 1936 9- T 13 13 * 1937 9- W 13 6 1938 1-8 L 0 13 * 1939 7-4 L 12 20 1940 W 10 6 * 1941 4- W 20 18 1942 8-14 W 13 0 * 1946 2-16 W 26 6 1947 1-3 W 38 7 1948 2- T 14 14 * 1949 1-17 W 32 0 1950 L 7 9 1951 -20 W 19 12 * 1952 7-2 W 9 0 1953 2-20 W 48 14 * 1954 4-17 W 23 17 1955 5- L 20 42 1956 -17 L 20 28 * 1957 12- W 40 12 1958 18- W 20 13 * 1959 -7 W 16 6 1960 W 17 0 * 1961 8- W 30 0 1962 -1 L 0 25 * 1963 -7 W 17 14 1964 1- L 17 20 * 1965 7-4 W 28 7 1966 1-10 W 51 0 * 1967 5-1 L 7 24

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1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

9-2 11-3 4610-1 8-6 5-6 14-3 13-3 11-5 8-3 9-4 2-17 -5 -17 -14 -17 101-2 1-9 7-18 55-19 2-17 17-5 109117-6 -5 -1 9-1 6-3 -13 -5 -6

T T L L L W L L L W L L L L L W W W W W W W W W W W T W L (ot) L L W W W L L L L L L L L W

21 14 28 14 23 23 24 17 13 49 25 23 3 7 13 27 19 37 38 26 27 28 10 24 31 31 17 38 20 17 0 25 38 27 13 14 10 31 24 0 3 27 20

21 14 38 28 45 14 55 24 17 19 27 42 20 14 17 6 7 3 37 15 10 24 6 20 23 13 17 10 27 20 10 24 21 16 44 45 41 34 44 38 38 34 16

Utah (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2010 -15 W 28 3 Valparaiso (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1920 W 28 3 Vanderbilt (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1995 24- W 41 0 1996 6- W 14 7 Virginia (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp GS 1989 2- W 36 13

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Washington (St. Louis) (1-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1936 W 14 6

Opp 0 0 20

Western Reserve (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1916 W 48 0

Opp 21 14 28 24

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 163

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

West Virginia (4-0-0) H: 2-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND FB 1988 1-3 W 34 * 1997 -22 W 21 2000 20- W 42 * 2001 W 34

HISTORY & RECORDS

Western Michigan (3-0-0) H: 3-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1919 W 53 * 1920 W 41 * 2010 W 44

— Home Games — Aloha Stadium (Honolulu) — Baltimore (referred to as Municipal Stadium prior to 1949, Babe Ruth Stadium for the 1949 and 1951 games and Memorial Stadium from then on) BB — Insight Bowl, Bank One Ballpark (Phoenix) BM — Birmingham BS — Briggs Stadium (Detroit) C — Comiskey Park (Chicago) CIT — Citrus Bowl (Orlando) CB — Cotton Bowl (Dallas) CL — Cleveland CP — Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland) EB — Ebbetts Field (Brooklyn) ERC — Eddie Robinson Classic (Notre Dame, Ind.) FB — Fiesta Bowl, Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe) FP — Fenway Park (Boston) FX — Schaefer Stadium (Foxboro) GB —Gator Bowl/Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville) GS — Giants Stadium (E. Rutherford, N.J.) HD — Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis) I — Indianapolis IS — Independence Bowl, Independence Stadium (Shreveport, La.) J — Jackson JC — Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (Raljon, Md.) LB — Liberty Bowl (Memphis) M — Milwaukee MB — Mirage Bowl (Tokyo, Japan) NM — New Meadowlands Stadium (E. Rutherford, N.J.) NYS — New Yankees Stadium (New York) OB — Orange Bowl (Miami) PK — JFK Stadium (Philadelphia—was named Municipal Stadium prior to the 1964 season) PG — Polo Grounds (New York) PV — Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia) RB — Rose Bowl (Pasadena) RS –– Ravens Stadium (Baltimore) SA — Alamo Dome (San Antonio) SB — Sugar Bowl, Tulane Stadium (New Orleans) SBS — Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) SD — Sugar Bowl, Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans) SF — Soldier Field (Chicago) SFS — Sioux Falls SP — South Side Park (Chicago) SS — Shea Stadium (New York) T — Toledo YS — Yankee Stadium (New York)

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Washington & Jefferson (1-0-0) H: 0-0-0; A: 1-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp 1917 W 3 0

Opp 28

* AS B

COACHES & STAFF

Washington State (2-0-0) H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-0; N: 1-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 2003 19- W(ot) 29 26 SA 2009 W 40 14

Key to N: Sites Opp 54 58 21 0 3 22 0 0 0 0 7 0 13 17 14 7

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Wisconsin (8-6-2) H: 3-1-0; A: 4-3-2; N: 1-2-0 Opp Site Year Rank W/L ND 0 1900 L 0 0 M 1904 L 0 4 M 1905 L 0 5 1917 T 0 4 1924 W 38 0 1928 L 6 3 SF 1929 W 19 6 * 1934 W 19 0 1935 W 27 7 * 1936 W 27 0 1942 T 7 1943 1- W 50 Washington (8-0-0) * 1944 1- W 28 H: 4-0-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 1962 L 8 Site Year Rank W/L ND Opp * 1963 -6 L 9 * 1948 2- W 46 0 1964 W 31 1949 W 27 7 1995 23-15 W 23 15 Yale (0-1-0) * 1996 11-16 W 54 20 H: 0-0-0; A: 0-1-0; N: 0-0-0 * 2004 W 38 3 Site Year Rank W/L ND 2005 16- W 36 17 1914 L 0 2008 W 33 7 * 2009 W (ot) 37 30

HERE COME THE IRISH

Wabash (10-1-0) H: 6-1-0; A: 4-0-0; N: 0-0-0 Site Year Rank W/L ND * 1894 W 30 1903 W 35 * 1904 W 12 * 1905 L 0 1908 W 8 * 1909 W 38 1911 W 6 * 1912 W 41 * 1916 W 60 1918 W 67 * 1924 W 34

RECORDS VS. CONFERENCES Atlantic Coast ND vs. ........ Won Boston College ................... 11 Clemson ............................... 1 Duke ..................................... 3 Florida State ......................... 2 Georgia Tech ....................... 27 Maryland .............................. 1 Miami (Fla.) ....................... 16 North Carolina .................... 16 North Carolina State ............ 0 Virginia ................................. 1 Virginia Tech ......................... 0 Wake Forest .......................... 0 TOTALS .................... 78

Conference USA Lost Tied 9 1 1 4 6 0 7 2 1 0 0 0 31

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

Big East

Alabama-Birmingham ........ 0 Central Florida ...................... 0 East Carolina ......................... 0 Houston ................................ 1 Marshall ............................... 0 Memphis .............................. 0 Rice ....................................... 4 SMU .................................... 10 Southern Mississippi ............ 0 Tulane ................................... 8 Tulsa ..................................... 0 UTEP ..................................... 0 TOTALS .................... 23

Southeastern Lost Tied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mid-American

ND vs. ........ Won Cincinnati ............................. 1 Connecticut .......................... 0 Louisville .............................. 0 Pittsburgh ........................... 45 Rutgers ................................. 4 South Florida ........................ 0 Syracuse ............................... 3 West Virginia ........................ 4 TOTALS .................... 57

Lost Tied 0 1 0 20 0 0 3 0 24

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Big Ten ND vs. ........ Won Illinois ................................. 11 Indiana ............................... 23 Iowa .................................... 13 Michigan ............................ 15 Michigan State ................... 45 Minnesota ............................ 4 Nebraska .............................. 7 Northwestern ..................... 37 Ohio State ............................. 2 Penn State ............................ 9 Purdue ................................ 54 Wisconsin ............................. 8 TOTALS .................. 228

Lost Tied 0 5 8 22 28 0 8 8 3 9 26 6 123

1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 16

Big 12

ND vs. ........ Won Akron .................................... 1 Ball State .............................. 0 Bowling Green ..................... 0 Buffalo .................................. 0 Central Michigan .................. 0 Eastern Michigan ................. 0 Kent State ............................. 0 Miami (Ohio) ....................... 1 Northern Illinois ................... 0 Temple .................................. 0 Toledo ................................... 0 Western Michigan ............... 3 TOTALS ...................... 5

ND vs. ........ Won Alabama ............................... 5 Arkansas ............................... 0 Auburn ................................. 0 Florida .................................. 1 Georgia ................................. 0 Kentucky ............................... 0 LSU ....................................... 5 Mississippi ............................ 1 Mississippi State .................. 0 South Carolina ...................... 3 Tennessee ............................. 4 Vanderbilt ............................. 2 TOTALS .................... 21

Lost Tied 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 1 4 0 13

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ND vs. ........ Won Fresno State .......................... 0 Hawaii .................................. 3 Idaho .................................... 0 Louisiana Tech ...................... 0 Nevada ................................. 1 New Mexico State ................ 0 San Jose State ...................... 0 Utah State ............................ 0 TOTALS ...................... 4

Lost Tied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mountain West ND vs. ........ Won Air Force ............................. 22 Boise State ............................ 0 Colorado State ...................... 0 New Mexico ......................... 0 San Diego State .................... 1 TCU ....................................... 1 UNLV ..................................... 0 Wyoming ............................. 0 TOTALS .................... 24

Baylor ................................... 2 Iowa State ............................ 0 Kansas .................................. 4 Kansas State ......................... 0 Missouri ................................ 2 Oklahoma ............................. 8 Oklahoma State ................... 0 Texas ..................................... 8 Texas A&M ........................... 3 Texas Tech ............................. 0 TOTALS .................... 27

Lost Tied 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 8

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

ND vs. ........ Won Arizona ................................. 2 Arizona State ........................ 2 California .............................. 4 Colorado ............................... 3 Oregon .................................. 1 Oregon State ........................ 0 Stanford .............................. 17 UCLA ..................................... 4 USC ..................................... 43 Utah ...................................... 1 Washington .......................... 8 Washington State ................ 2 TOTALS .................... 87

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Western Athletic Lost Tied

Lost Tied 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pacific-12

ND vs. ........ Won

164

ND vs. ........ Won

Lost Tied 1 0 0 2 0 2 8 0 34 0 0 0 47

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS ND 50 66 28 27 39 60 2280 238 35 471 6 44 1010 20 64 224 87 211 128 54 30 25 382 232 1818 37 1973 147 204 40 197 21 86 34 265 21 22 46 56 64 93 120 391 736 113 207 268 89 21 6 275 27 91 1621 28 28 55 36 331 294 3 14 69 138 48 131 269 0 29,498

Scoring Opp. 34 54 0 6 0 7 941 201 0 202 28 0 347 0 10 10 123 146 4 13 79 7 335 68 943 2 1333 16 14 6 17 13 7 0 7 12 6 0 0 0 65 7 216 509 101 218 117 93 0 0 35 28 35 1502 3 3 7 13 29 99 0 6 40 20 0 87 216 28 14,383

Bold indicates 2011 Notre Dame opponent.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 165

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Last Game W L T 1985 1 1 0 1984 2 2 0 1903 1 0 0 1919 2 0 0 1912 1 0 0 1919 1 0 0 2010 71 12 1 2001 7 8 1 2009 1 0 0 2008 16 2 0 2002 0 1 0 1905 1 0 0 1995 37 8 2 1895 1 0 0 1904 4 0 0 1913 4 0 0 2005 2 3 0 1999 8 1 0 1910 3 0 0 1982 1 0 1 2004 0 2 0 1940 1 0 0 2007 9 9 1 1955 5 0 1 2010 45 20 1 1924 2 0 0 2010 54 26 2 1988 4 0 0 1914 3 0 0 1900 3 0 1 2002 4 0 0 2008 1 0 0 1923 3 0 0 1911 1 0 0 1912 4 0 0 1907 1 0 0 1901 1 0 1 1896 1 0 0 1892 1 0 0 1900 1 0 0 1984 3 1 0 1917 5 0 0 1989 10 3 0 2010 17 8 0 2008 3 3 0 2005 4 4 0 1996 8 2 0 2001 3 2 0 1972 1 0 0 1904 1 0 0 1971 8 0 0 2010 0 1 0 2007 4 0 0 2010 43 34 5 2010 1 0 0 1920 1 0 0 1996 2 0 0 1989 1 0 0 1924 10 1 0 2009 8 0 0 1917 1 0 0 1936 1 0 0 2009 2 0 0 2010 3 0 0 1916 1 0 0 2001 4 0 0 1964 8 6 2 1914 0 1 0 845 295 42

HISTORY & RECORDS

First Opponent Game Mississippi 1977 Missouri 1970 Missouri Osteopaths 1903 Morningside 1917 Morris Harvey 1912 Mount Union 1919 Navy 1927 Nebraska 1915 Nevada 2009 North Carolina 1949 North Carolina State 2002 North Division High School 1905 Northwestern 1889 Northwestern Law 1895 Ohio Medical University 1901 Ohio Northern 1908 Ohio State 1935 Oklahoma 1952 Olivet 1907 Oregon 1976 Oregon State 2000 Pacific 1940 Penn State 1913 Pennsylvania 1930 Pittsburgh 1909 Princeton 1923 Purdue 1896 Rice 1915 Rose Poly 1909 Rush Medical 1894 Rutgers 1921 San Diego State 2008 Saint Louis 1912 St. Bonaventure 1911 St. Viator 1897 St. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Chicago) 1907 South Bend Athletic Club 1901 South Bend Commercial Athletic Club 1896 South Bend High School 1892 South Bend Howard Park 1900 South Carolina 1976 South Dakota 1913 SMU 1930 Stanford 1924 Syracuse 1914 Tennessee 1978 Texas 1913 Texas A&M 1987 TCU 1972 Toledo Athletic Association 1904 Tulane 1944 Tulsa 2010 UCLA 1963 USC 1926 Utah 2010 Valparaiso 1920 Vanderbilt 1995 Virginia 1989 Wabash 1894 Washington 1948 Washington & Jefferson 1917 Washington (St. Louis) 1936 Washington State 2003 Western Michigan 1919 Western Reserve 1916 West Virginia 1988 Wisconsin 1900 Yale 1914 TOTALS

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Scoring Opp. 7 471 0 86 31 0 0 26 26 435 3 9 0 317 10 114 27 6 103 6 83 0 9 7 0 33 7 74 33 0 0 0 17 6 20 51 5 28 158 0 17 354 0 85 0 14 85 0 20 34 62 2 166 18 364 13 0 50 16 0 0 200 0 6 12 0 427 0 802 1167 27

COACHES & STAFF

ND 74 884 51 112 110 196 362 71 76 896 68 144 22 517 92 200 138 48 353 74 11 62 265 20 58 31 28 136 30 41 98 28 286 60 278 114 97 39 120 113 10 810 55 69 20 195 120 82 102 35 313 18 571 0 565 42 318 157 27 110 123 180 80 12 101 22 544 46 637 1537 72

THE FIGHTING IRISH

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BOWL SUMMARIES 1973 Orange Bowl

Notre Dame Bowl Record Won 15, Lost 15 Season 1924 1969 1970 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1980 1983 1984 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2008 2010

Bowl Rose (Jan. 1, 1925) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1970) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1971) Orange (Jan. 1, 1973) Sugar (Dec. 31, 1973) Orange (Jan. 1, 1975) Gator (Dec. 27, 1976) Cotton (Jan. 2, 1978) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1979) Sugar (Jan. 1, 1981) Liberty (Dec. 29, 1983) Aloha (Dec. 29, 1984) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1988) Fiesta (Jan. 2, 1989) Orange (Jan. 1, 1990) Orange (Jan. 1, 1991) Sugar (Jan. 1, 1992) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1993) Cotton (Jan. 1, 1994) Fiesta (Jan. 2, 1995) Orange (Jan. 1, 1996) Independence (Dec. 28, 1997) Gator (Jan. 1, 1999) Fiesta (Jan. 1, 2001) Gator (Jan. 1, 2003) Insight (Dec. 28, 2004) Fiesta (Jan. 2, 2006) Sugar (Jan. 3, 2007) Hawai’i (Dec. 24, 2008) Sun (Dec. 31, 2010)

Opponent Stanford Texas Texas Nebraska Alabama Alabama Penn State Texas Houston Georgia Boston College SMU Texas A&M West Virginia Colorado Colorado Florida Texas A&M Texas A&M Colorado Florida State LSU Georgia Tech Oregon State North Carolina State Oregon State Ohio State LSU Hawai’i Miami (Fla.)

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Score 27-10 17-21 24-11 6-40 24-23 13-11 20- 9 38-10 35-34 10-17 19-18 20-27 10-35 34-21 21-6 9-10 39-28 28-3 24-21 24-41 26-31 9-27 28-35 9-41 6-28 21-38 20-34 14-41 49-21 33-17

Nebraska 40, Notre Dame 6 January 1, 1973 Nebraska came in with an 8-2-1 record, ranked ninth according to United Press International. Notre Dame, 8-2, came in ranked 12th in the UPI poll. The Nebraska victory vaulted the Huskers to fourth in the final AP poll after the bowls, while Notre Dame dropped to 14th. 1973 Sugar Bowl Notre Dame 24, Alabama 23 December 31, 1973 Alabama came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with an 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked third according to AP and fourth in the UPI poll with a 10-0 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish first in the AP poll after the bowls, while Alabama dropped to fourth. 1975 Orange Bowl Notre Dame 13, Alabama 11 January 1, 1975 Alabama came in ranked first in the United Press International poll and second in the Associated Press poll with its 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in standing eighth in the UPI poll and ninth according to AP with its 9-2 record. The Notre Dame victory left Notre Dame sixth and Alabama fifth in the AP poll after the bowls. UPI also took its final tabulation after the bowl games for the first time and rated Alabama second and Notre Dame fourth. 1976 Gator Bowl Notre Dame 20, Penn State 9 December 27, 1976 Penn State came in tied for 20th in the polls with a 7-4 record. Notre Dame came in 13th in the United Press International poll and 15th in the Associated Press poll with an 8-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish 12th in both the final AP and UPI polls after the bowl games. 1978 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 38, Texas 10 January 2, 1978 Texas came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth by both AP and UPI with a 10-1 record. The Notre Dame victory elevated the Irish to first in both the AP and UPI polls taken after the bowls, while Texas dropped to fourth in AP and fifth in UPI. 1979 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 35, Houston 34 January 1, 1979 Houston came in ranked ninth according to the Associated Press and 11th according to United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked ninth according to UPI and 10th according to AP with an 8-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish sixth in UPI and seventh in AP, while Houston dropped to 10th in AP and remained 11th in UPI.

1925 Rose Bowl Notre Dame 27, Stanford 10 January 1, 1925 Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne and the famed Four Horsemen brought a perfect 9-0 record to the West Coast to take on coach Pop Warner and Ernie Nevers of Stanford. Notre Dame’s victory earned the Irish their first-ever national championship and the first of four national crowns to come via bowl wins.

1981 Sugar Bowl Georgia 17, Notre Dame 10 January 1, 1981 Georgia came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in seventh in AP and eighth in UPI with a 9-1-1 record. The Georgia victory kept the Bulldogs first in both polls, while Notre Dame dropped to ninth in AP and 10th in UPI.

1970 Cotton Bowl Texas 21, Notre Dame 17 January 1, 1970 Texas came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a perfect 10-0 record. Notre Dame stood eighth in the AP poll and ninth according to UPI with its 8-1-1 mark. Texas earned the national championship with its victory, but Notre Dame moved up to fifth in the final AP poll taken after the bowl games. 1971 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 24, Texas 11 January 1, 1971 Texas again came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with a 10-0 mark and 30-game winning streak. Notre Dame stood 9-1 and was fifth in the UPI poll and sixth according to the AP. The Notre Dame victory dropped Texas to third in the final AP poll after the bowl games, while Notre Dame moved up to second behind Nebraska.

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1983 Liberty Bowl Notre Dame 19, Boston College 18 December 29, 1983 Boston College came in ranked 12th according to United Press International and 13th according to the Associated Press with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in unranked with a 6-5 record. The Notre Dame victory dropped the Eagles to 19th in AP and 20th in UPI, while Notre Dame remained unranked. The Irish, however, did finish 18th in the final New York Times computer rankings. 1984 Aloha Bowl SMU 27, Notre Dame 20 December 29, 1984 SMU came in ranked 10th according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 17th by AP and 18th by UPI with a 7-4 record. The SMU victory boosted the Mustangs to eighth in both final wire service polls, while Notre Dame dropped out of both polls.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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1990 Orange Bowl Notre Dame 21, Colorado 6 January 1, 1990 Colorado came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its perfect 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fourth in both polls with an 11-1 record. The Notre Dame victory boosted the Irish to second in the final AP poll and third according to UPI. Colorado dropped to fourth in both polls.

1993 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 28, Texas A&M 3 January 1, 1993 Texas A&M came in ranked third by USA Today/CNN and fourth by the Associated Press with a 12-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth in both polls with a 9-1-1 mark. The Irish victory put them fourth in the final polls and placed the Aggies sixth according to USA Today/ CNN and seventh by AP.

1995 Fiesta Bowl Colorado 41, Notre Dame 24 January 2, 1995 Colorado came in ranked fourth by the Associated Press and fifth by USA Today/CNN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in unranked with a 6-4-1 record. The Colorado victory left the Buffs third in both polls, while Notre Dame remained unranked.

2006 Fiesta Bowl Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 20 January 2, 2006 Notre Dame entered the game ranked fifth in the Associated Press and Harris polls, sixth in the USA Today and BCS standings. Ohio State entered the game ranked fourth in the AP, Harris, USA Today and BCS standings. Ohio State’s victory ended up ranking the Buckeyes fourth in both the AP and USA Today top 25. The Irish fell to ninth in the final AP voting and 11th in the USA Today listing. 2007 Sugar Bowl LSU 41, Notre Dame 14 January 3, 2007 Notre Dame entered the game ranked 10th in the Harris Poll and BCS Standings, as well as 11th in the Associated Press and USA Today polls. LSU entered the game ranked fourth in the AP, Harris, USA Today and BCS standings. The Tigers’ victory ended up ranking LSU third in both the AP and USA Today top 25. The Irish fell to 17th in the final AP voting and 19th in the USA Today listing. 2008 Hawai’i Bowl Notre Dame 49, Hawai’i 21 December 24, 2008 Both teams entered the contest unranked by both national polls. The Irish snapped their NCAA-record nine-game bowl losing streak. Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game. 2010 Sun Bowl Notre Dame 33, Miami (Fla.) 17 December 31, 2010 Both teams entered the contest unranked by both national polls. The Irish capped the season with a victory to extend their winning streak to four games. Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game.

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1996 Orange Bowl Florida State 31, Notre Dame 26 January 1, 1996 Florida State came in ranked eighth by both the Associated Press and USA Today/CNN with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in with a 9-2 mark and was ranked sixth by AP and ninth in USA Today/CNN. The victory by Florida State put the Seminoles fourth in the final AP poll and fifth in USA Today/CNN. Notre Dame finished 11th in AP and 13th in the USA Today/CNN.

2004 Insight Bowl Oregon State 38, Notre Dame 21 December 28, 2004 Both teams entered the contest unranked by both national polls. The Irish were under the direction of interim head coach Kent Baer after the dismissal of Tyrone Willingham. Neither team appeared in the national rankings after the game.

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1994 Cotton Bowl Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21 January 1, 1994 Texas A&M came in ranked sixth by USA Today/CNN and seventh by the Associated Press with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in rated fourth by both Associated Press and USA Today/CNN with a 10-1 mark. The Notre Dame victory pushed the Irish to second in both polls. The Aggies dropped to eighth in both polls.

2003 Gator Bowl North Carolina State 28, Notre Dame 6 January 1, 2003 North Carolina State came in ranked 17th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN with a 10-3 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 10-2 mark and was ranked 11th by the Associated Press and 12th by USA Today/ESPN. The victory by North Carolina State boosted the Wolfpack to a final ranking of 12th in the AP and 11th in the USA Today/ ESPN poll. Notre Dame was ranked 17th in both the AP poll and final USA Today/ESPN poll.

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1992 Sugar Bowl Notre Dame 39, Florida 28 January 1, 1992 Florida came in ranked third according to the Associated Press and fourth according to USA Today/CNN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 18th in both polls with a 9-3 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Gators seventh according to AP and eighth by USA Today/CNN. The Irish finished 12th according to USA Today/CNN and 13th by AP.

2001 Fiesta Bowl Oregon State 41, Notre Dame 9 January 1, 2001 Oregon State came in ranked fifth by the Associated Press and sixth by USA Today/ESPN with a 10-1 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 9-2 mark and was ranked 10th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN. The victory by Oregon State gave the Beavers a final ranking of fourth in the AP and fifth in the USA Today/ESPN poll. Notre Dame was ranked 15th in the AP poll and 16th in the final USA Today/ESPN poll.

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1991 Orange Bowl Colorado 10, Notre Dame 9 January 1, 1991 Colorado came in ranked first in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls with its 10-1-1 record. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth by AP and sixth by UPI with a 9-2 record. The Colorado victory left the Buffs first according to AP and second by UPI. Notre Dame finished sixth in both polls.

1999 Gator Bowl Georgia Tech 35, Notre Dame 28 January 1, 1999 Georgia Tech came in ranked 12th by the Associated Press and 14th by USA Today/ESPN with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 9-2 mark and was ranked 17th by the Associated Press and 14th by USA Today/ESPN. The victory by Georgia Tech gave the Yellow Jackets a final ranking of ninth in the AP and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN. Notre Dame was ranked 22nd in both final polls.

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1989 Fiesta Bowl Notre Dame 34, West Virginia 21 January 2, 1989 West Virginia came in ranked third according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with an 11-0 record. Notre Dame came in ranked first by both AP and UPI with an 11-0 record. The Notre Dame victory left the Irish atop both polls in the final rankings. West Virginia dropped to fifth in both final polls.

1997 Independence Bowl LSU 27, Notre Dame 9 December 28, 1997 LSU came in ranked 15th by both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN with an 8-3 record. Notre Dame came into the contest with a 7-5 mark and was unranked. The victory by LSU gave the Tigers a final ranking of 13th in both the AP and USA Today/ESPN poll.

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1988 Cotton Bowl Texas A&M 35, Notre Dame 10 January 1, 1988 Texas A&M came in ranked 13th according to both the Associated Press and United Press International with a 9-2 record. Notre Dame came in ranked 12th by AP and 14th by UPI with an 8-3 record. The Texas A&M victory boosted the Aggies to ninth in the final UPI polls and 10th according to AP. Notre Dame fell to 17th in the final AP poll and dropped out of the UPI rankings completely.

BOWL RECORDS Individual Records

Kickoff Returns

Rushing

Kickoff Returns: 6, Tim Brown (129 yards) vs. Texas A&M, ’88 Cotton Kickoff Return Yards: 144, Clint Johnson (5 returns) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Longest Kickoff Return: 96, Armando Allen vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Rushing Attempts: 28, Allen Pinkett (111 yards) vs. Boston College, ’83 Liberty Rushing Yards: 150, Jerome Bettis (16 attempts) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 10 attempts): 9.4, Jerome Bettis (16 for 150) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Rushing Touchdowns: 3, Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Autry Denson vs. Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Longest Rush: 49, Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar

Punting Punts: 8, Jim Yoder (366 yards) vs. Texas, ’71 Cotton Punting Average: 48.5, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose Longest Punt: 80, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose

Passing

Career Records

Pass Attempts: 45, Brady Quinn (completed 29) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Pass Completions: 29, Brady Quinn (attempted 45) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .846, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 401, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Most Yards Per Attempt: 19.4, Tony Rice vs. West Virginia (11 for 213), ’89 Fiesta Most Yards Per Completion: 30.4, Tony Rice vs. West Virginia (7 for 213), ’89 Fiesta Passes Had Intercepted: 4, Joe Montana vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5, Jimmy Clausen vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Rushing

Receiving Pass Receptions: 10, Arnaz Battle (84 yards) vs. North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Pass Reception Yards: 177, Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Touchdown Receptions: 3, Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Longest Pass: 69, Jimmy Clausen to Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Rushing Attempts: 57, Autry Denson (298 yards) in ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence, ’99 Gator Rushing Yards: 298, Autry Denson (57 attempts) in ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence, ’99 Gator Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 20 attempts): 5.7, Darius Walker (38 for 218) in ’06 Fiesta, ’07 Sugar Rushing Touchdowns: 5, Jerome Bettis in ’91 Orange, ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton

Passing Pass Attempts: 109, Brady Quinn (completed 59) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Pass Completions: 59, Brady Quinn (attempted 109) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Completion Percentage (min. 20 attempts): .846, Jimmy Clausen (22 of 26) in ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 648, Brady Quinn (59 of 109) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 5, Joe Montana in ’78 Cotton, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5, Jimmy Clausen in ’08 Hawai’i

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 55, Brady Quinn (254 yards) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Total Offense Yards: 395, Jimmy Clausen (28 attempts) vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i

Scoring Points: 18, Elmer Layden (3 TDs) vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose; Vagas Ferguson (3 TDs) vs. Texas, ’77 Cotton; Jerome Bettis (3TDs) vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Bettis (3 TDs) vs. Texas A&M, ’93 Cotton; Autry Denson (3 TDs) vs. Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker (3TDs) vs. Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Bowl; Golden Tate (3TDs) vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Touchdowns: 3, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose; Vagas Ferguson vs. Texas, ’77 Cotton; Jerome Bettis vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar; Bettis vs. Texas A&M, ’93 Cotton; Autry Denson vs. Georgia Tech, ’99 Gator; Darius Walker, ‘06 Fiesta; Golden Tate vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Kicking Points: 12, David Ruffer vs. Miami, Fla. (3 FGs, 3 XPs), ’10 Sun Extra Points: 7, Brandon Walker vs. Hawai’i, ’08 Hawai’i Field Goals: 3, Scott Cengia vs. LSU, ’97 Independence; David Ruffer vs. Miami, Fla., ‘10 Sun Longest Field Goal: 51, John Carney vs. SMU, ’84 Aloha

Defense Most Unassisted Tackles: 18, Rod Smith vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar Most Assisted Tackles: 9, Jay Case vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Most Total Tackles: 18, Rod Smith vs. Florida, ’92 Sugar

Interceptions Interceptions: 3, Harrison Smith (16 yards) vs. Miami, Fla., ’10 Sun Interception Yards: 148, Elmer Layden (2 returns) vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose Longest Interception: 78, Elmer Layden vs. Stanford, ’25 Rose

Receiving Pass Receptions: 19, Jeff Samardzija (207 yards) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Pass Reception Yards: 207, Jeff Samardzija (19 receptions) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Touchdown Receptions: 4, Derrick Mayes in ’93 Cotton, ’94 Cotton, ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 126, Brady Quinn (632 yards) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 632, Brady Quinn (126 attempts) in ‘04 Insight, ‘06 Fiesta, ‘07 Sugar

Scoring Points: 36, Jerome Bettis (6 TDs) in ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton Touchdowns: 6, Jerome Bettis in ’91 Orange, ’92 Sugar, ’93 Cotton Kicking Points: 20, Scott Cengia (5 FGs, 5 PATs) in ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence Extra Points: 11, Dave Reeve in ’75 Orange, ’76 Gator, ’78 Cotton Field Goals: 5, Scott Cengia in ’95 Fiesta, ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence

Returns Interceptions: 3, Harrison Smith (16 yards) vs. Miami, Fla., ’10 Sun Interception Yards: 148, Elmer Layden (2 returns) in ’25 Rose Punt Returns: 4, Dave Waymer (15 yards) in ’76 Gator, ’78 Cotton, ’79 Cotton; Joe Howard (42 yards) in ’83 Liberty, ’84 Aloha; Raghib Ismail (68 yards) in ’91 Orange Punt Return Yards: 68, Raghib Ismail (4 returns) in ’91 Orange Kickoff Returns: 8, Tim Brown (217 yards) in ’84 Aloha, ’88 Cotton; Clint Johnson (203 yards) in ’92 Sugar, ’94 Cotton Kickoff Return Yards: 217, Tim Brown (8 returns) in ’84 Aloha, ’88 Cotton

Punt Returns Punt Returns: 4, Dave Waymer (15 yards) vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton; Joe Howard (42 yards) vs SMU, ’84 Aloha; Raghib Ismail (68 yards) vs. Colorado, ’91 Orange Punt Return Yards: 68, Raghib Ismail (4 returns) vs. Colorado, ’91 Orange Longest Punt Return: 33, Steve Cichy (1 return) vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton

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Punting Punts: 15, Hunter Smith (620 yards) in ’96 Orange, ’97 Independence, ’99 Gator Punting Average: 48.5, Elmer Layden in ’25 Rose

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

BOWL RECORDS First Downs: 28 vs. Texas A & M, ’93 Cotton Rushing Attempts: 66 vs. Alabama (185 yards), ’75 Orange Rushing Yards: 290 vs. Texas A & M (64 attempts), ’93 Sugar Pass Attempts: 45 vs. Ohio State (29 completions), ‘06 Fiesta Pass Completions: 29 vs. Ohio State (45 attempts), ‘06 Fiesta Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .857 vs. Hawai’i (24 of 28), ’08 Hawai’i Passing Yards: 413 vs. Hawai’i (24 of 28), ‘08 Hawai’i Passes Had Intercepted: 4 vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5 vs. Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Total Offense Attempts: 85 vs. Texas (399 yards), ’78 Cotton Total Offense Yards: 478 Hawai’i (62 plays), ‘08 Hawai’i Fumbles Lost: 3 vs. Alabama, ’73 Sugar; vs. Houston, ’79 Cotton Total Turnovers: 7 vs. Houston (4 interceptions, 3 fumbles), ’79 Cotton

Rushing Attempts: 36, Herschel Walker (150 yards), Georgia, ’81 Sugar Rushing Yards: 222, Rondell Mealey (34 attempts), LSU, ’97 Independence Rushing Yards Per Attempt (min. 10 attempts): 7.1, Eddie Phillips (23 for 164), Texas, ’71 Cotton Rushing Touchdowns: 3, Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, ’73 Orange; Rashaan Salaam, Colorado, ’95 Fiesta Longest Rush: 78, Rondell Mealey, LSU, ’97 Independence

Passing Pass Attempts: 58, Shane Matthews (completed 28), Florida, ’92 Sugar Pass Completions: 28, Shane Matthews (attempted 58), Florida, ’92 Sugar; Derek Anderson (attempted 45), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .684, David Humm (13 of 19), Nebraska, ’73 Orange Passing Yards: 370, Shane Matthews (28 of 58), Florida, ’92 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 3, Randy McEachern, Texas, ’78 Cotton; Jacory Harris, Miami, Fla., ‘10 Sun Touchdown Passes: 4, Danny Kanell, Florida State, ’96 Orange; Derek Anderson, Oregon State, ‘04 Insight

Pass Reception: 10, Jerricho Cotchery (127 yards), North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Pass Reception Yards: 167, Ted Ginn Jr. (8 receptions), Ohio State, ‘06 Fiesta Touchdown Receptions: 3, Andre Cooper, Florida State, ’96 Orange Longest Pass: 85, Troy Smith to Santonio Holmes, Ohio State, ’06 Fiesta

Total Offense Total Offense Attempts: 65, Shane Matthews (397 yards), Florida, ’92 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 397, Shane Matthews (65 attempts), Florida, ’92 Sugar

First Downs: 31 by LSU, ’07 Sugar Rushing Attempts: 67 by Texas (331 yards), ’70 Cotton Rushing Yards: 331 by Texas (67 yards), ’70 Cotton Pass Attempts: 58 by Florida (completed 28), ’92 Sugar Pass Completions: 28 by Florida (attempted 58), ’92 Sugar; by Oregon State (attempted 45), ‘04 Insight Completion Percentage (min. 10 attempts): .706 by Stanford (12 of 17), ’25 Rose Passing Yards: 370 by Florida (28 of 58), ’92 Sugar Passes Had Intercepted: 5 by Stanford, ’25 Rose Touchdown Passes: 4 by Florida State, ’96 Orange; by Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Total Offense Attempts: 91 by Florida (511 yards), ’92 Sugar Total Offense Yards: 617 by Ohio State (64 plays), ‘06 Fiesta Fumbles Lost: 5 by Texas, ’71 Cotton Total Turnovers: 8 by Stanford (5 interceptions, 3 fumbles), ’25 Rose

Points: 24, Johnny Rodgers (4 TDs), Nebraska, ’73 Orange Touchdowns: 4, Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, ’73 Orange Kicking Points: 16, Arden Czyzewski (5 FGs, 1 PAT), Florida, ’92 Sugar Extra Points: 5, Neil Voskeritchian, Colorado, ’95 Fiesta Field Goals: 5, Arden Czyzewski, Florida, ’92 Sugar Longest Field Goal: 47, Brandy Brownlee, SMU, ’84 Aloha

Interceptions

Punt Returns Punt Returns: 5, Willie Shelby (34 yards), Alabama, ’75 Orange Punt Return Yards: 61, T.J. Hoshmandzadeh, Oregon State, ’01 Fiesta Longest Punt Return: 52, Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State, ‘04 Insight

Kickoff Returns

Punting Punts: 11, Mark Malkiewicz (424 yards), Georgia, ’81 Sugar Punting Average: 46.3, Greg Gantt (6 for 278), Alabama, ’73 Sugar Longest Punt: 69, Greg Gantt, Alabama, ’73 Sugar

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UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Kickoff Returns: 6, Eugene Napoleon, West Virginia, ’89 Fiesta Kickoff Return Yards: 107, Eugene Napoleon, West Virginia, ’89 Fiesta; Malcolm Lane, Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i Longest Kickoff Return: 37, Malcolm Lane, Hawai’i, ‘08 Hawai’i

HISTORY & RECORDS

Interceptions: 3, Rod Johnson (36 yards), North Carolina State, ’03 Gator Interception Yards: 37, Aric Williams (one interception), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight Longest Interception: 37, Aric Williams (one interception), Oregon State, ‘04 Insight

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COACHES & STAFF

Receiving

Opponent Team Records

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Team Records

Rushing

HERE COME THE IRISH

Opponent Individual Records

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The national championship team in college football generally is considered to be the top-rated squad in the final rankings issued each year by the poll of sportswriters and broadcasters (Associated Press) and the poll of coaches (United Press International through 1990, USA Today/CNN from 1991-1996, USA Today/ESPN from 1997-2004 and just USA Today from 2005-current). Since the AP began certifying the winner of its national crown in 1936, no other team in the country has won more national championships than Notre Dame. The Irish have won eight titles (1943-46-47-49-66-73-77-88) — with Alabama and Oklahoma tied for second on the list with seven. The coaches’ poll has voted a national champion since 1950. Notre Dame has won three UPI titles (1966-77-88) during that period. Only USC (six) and Oklahoma (five) each have won more. The UPI poll was taken following the end of the regular season each year until the 1974 season when the coaches first waited until the bowl games were conducted to issue their final rankings. The Football Writers Association of America has presented the Grantland Rice Award since 1954, with Notre Dame earning the trophy in 1966, ’73, ’77 and ’88. The National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame has presented the MacArthur Bowl to its national champion since 1959. Notre Dame has won it on five occasions — 1964, ’66 (tie with Michigan State), ’73, ’77 and ’88. A variety of other rating systems have been recognized over the years in attempting to determine the top team in college football each season. Notre Dame generally is considered to have earned 11 consensus national titles (1924-2930-43-46-47-49-66-73-77-88). But there have been 21 seasons in which Notre Dame has qualified as a national champion from at least one legitimate poll, with all teams receiving national championship mention and their individual selectors noted. Here are Notre Dame’s 11 consensus seasons: Year Team Record Coach 1924 Notre Dame 10-0 Knute Rockne

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1930 1943 1946

1947

1949 1966

1973

Pennsylvania 9-1-1 Notre Dame 9-0

Lou Young Knute Rockne

Pittsburgh USC Notre Dame Alabama Notre Dame Notre Dame

9-1 10-2 10-0 10-0 9-1 8-0-1

Jock Sutherland Howard Jones Knute Rockne Wallace Wade Frank Leahy Frank Leahy

Army

9-0-1

Red Blaik

Georgia 11-0 Notre Dame 9-0 Michigan 10-0

Wally Butts Frank Leahy Fritz Crisler

Notre Dame 10-0 Oklahoma 11-0 Notre Dame 9-0-1

Frank Leahy Bud Wilkinson Ara Parseghian

Alabama 11-0 Michigan State 9-0-1

Paul “Bear” Bryant Duffy Daugherty

Notre Dame 11-0

Ara Parseghian

Alabama Oklahoma Michigan

1977

10-1 Bear Bryant 10-0-1 Barry Switzer 10-0-1 Glenn “Bo’ Schembechler Ohio State 10-0-1 Woody Hayes Notre Dame 11-1 Dan Devine Alabama 11-1 Paul “Bear” Bryant Arkansas 11-1 Lou Holtz Texas 11-1 Fred Akers

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Selector Bill, DS, Helms, Boand, FR, Houl, NCF, Poling Davis Bill, DS, Dunkel, Boand, Helms, FR, NCF, Poling Davis Houlgate All but FR, tie for Davis Davis (tie), FR Unanimous AP, Berry, Bill, Dunkel, LS, Devold, NCF, Helms (tie), Boand (tie), Poling (tie) Houlgate, FR, Boand (tie), Helms (tie), Poling (tie) WS AP, WS, Helms (tie) Berry, Bill, Dunkel, LS, Houlgate, Helms (tie), Boand, FR, Devold, NCF, Poling All but FR, Bill FR, Bill AP, UPI, FWAA,Poling (tie), Dunkel, LS, Devold, FN, Matthews, Bill, NCF, Sag., NFFHF (tie), Helms (tie) Berry FR, Helms (tie), NFFHF (tie), Poling (tie) AP, FWAA, NFFHF, Helms, FN, NCF (tie) UPI, Berry Bill, Dunkel, FR, Devold NCF (tie), Poling (tie)

1988

Notre Dame 12-0 Miami (Fla). 11-1

Lou Holtz Dennis Erickson

All but Berry, Sag. Berry, Sag.

Here are the other 10 seasons Notre Dame received some mention: 1919

1920

1927

1938

1953

1964

1967

1970

1989

1993

Harvard Notre Dame Illinois Texas A&M California Notre Dame Princeton Harvard Illinois Yale Notre Dame Georgia Tennessee

9-0-1 9-0 6-1 10-0 9-0 9-0 6-0-1 8-0-1 7-0-1 7-1 7-1-1 9-1 11-0

Bob Fisher Knute Rockne Bob Zuppke D.X. Bible Andy Smith Knute Rockne Bill Roper Robert Fisher Bob Zuppke T.A.D. Jones Knute Rockne George Woodruff Bob Neyland

TCU Notre Dame Notre Dame Maryland Oklahoma Alabama Arkansas Notre Dame Michigan USC Notre Dame Tennessee Oklahoma Nebraska

11-0 8-1 9-0-1 10-1 9-1-1 10-1 11-0 9-1 9-1 10-1 8-2 9-2 10-1 11-0-1

Dutch Meyer Elmer Layden Frank Leahy Jim Tatum Bud Wilkinson Bear Bryant Frank Broyles Ara Parseghian Bump Elliott John McKay Ara Parseghian Doug Dickey Chuck Fairbanks Bob Devaney

Texas

10-1

Darrell Royal

Ohio State Notre Dame Arizona State Miami (Fla.) Notre Dame Florida State Florida State Auburn Nebraska Notre Dame

9-1 10-1 11-0 11-1 12-1 10-2 12-1 11-0 11-1 11-1

Woody Hayes Ara Parseghian Frank Kush Dennis Erickson Lou Hotlz Bobby Bowden Bobby Bowden Terry Bowden Tom Osborne Lou Holtz

Unanimous Davis (tie), NCF (tie) Davis (tie), FR (tie), Boand NCF (tie) Helms, FR, Houl.,NCF Davis (tie) Davis (tie), Boand (tie) Boand (tie) DS, Davis, Helms, NCF FR Houl. Boand, Poling Bill, Dunkel, LS, Boand, Houl., FR, Poling, Sag. AP,WS, Helms, NCF DS All but AP, UP, FRI, INS, Berry AP, UPI, INS FR, Berry AP, UPI, LS, Berry Bill, FWAA, Helms, FR, NCF, Poling NFFHF, Devold, FN, Sag. Dunkel All but Dunkel, LS, Poling Dunkel LS Poling AP, Bill, FWAA, Dunkel, Helms, FR, Devold, FN, FACT (tie), NCF Berry, UPI, LS, NFFHF (tie), FACT (tie) NFFHF (tie) FACT (tie), Matthews, Sag. Pol All but Bill, Berry, FACT (tie), Sag. Berry, FACT (tie), Sag. Bill All but NCF, Matthews NCF (tie) NCF (tie) Matthews, NCF (tie)

Legend: ALD – Alderson System; AP – Associated Press; Berry – Berryman System; Bill – Billingsley Report; Boand – Boand System; Davis – Parke H. Davis Ratings; DeVold – DeVold System; DS – Dickinson System; Dunkel – Dunkel System; FACT – Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments; FN – Football News; FR – College Football Researchers Association ; FWAA – Football Writers Association of America; INS – International News Service; Helms – Helms Foundation; Houl – Houlgate System; LS – Litkenhous System; Matthews – Matthews Grid Ratings; NCF – National Championship Foundation; NYT – New York Times; NFFHF – National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame; Poling – Poling System; Sag – Sagarin Ratings; SI – Sports Illustrated; TSN – The Sporting News; USA – USA Today/ ESPN; UPI – United Press International; WS – Williamson System. Sources: Robert A. Rosiek, Dearborn Heights, Mich.; The National Championship Foundation Germantown, N.Y.

FACT, NCF (tie), Poling (tie), Sag. All but Berry, FACT (tie), FR (tie) FR (tie) FACT (tie) Berry, FACT (tie)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

HEISMAN TROPHY

Hart

Notre Dame has had a player finish among the top 10 in the Heisman voting in 36 of the 76 years the award has been presented. In addition to the seven winners, Notre Dame has had three players finish second (Bertelli in ’41, Joe Theismann in ’70 and Raghib Ismail in ’90), six finish third (Bill Shakespeare in ’35, Lujack in ’46, Nick Eddy in ’66, Terry Hanratty in ’68, Ken MacAfee in ’77, Brady Quinn in ‘06), five finish fourth (Creighton Miller in ’43, Ralph Guglielmi in ’54, Tom Clements in ’74, Tony Rice in ’89, Brady Quinn in ‘05) and seven finish fifth (Bob Williams in ’49, Lattner in ’52, Hornung in ’55, Jack Snow in ’64, Ross Browner in ’77, Vagas Ferguson in ’79, Reggie Brooks in ’92).

Lattner

Hornung

Huarte

Brown

Heisman Trophy Winners

Below are all 75 Heisman winners, plus Notre Dame players who placed in the voting: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

John Cappelletti, Penn State Archie Griffin, Ohio State Archie Griffin, Ohio State Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh Earl Campbell, Texas Billy Sims, Oklahoma Charles White, USC George Rogers, South Carolina Marcus Allen, USC Herschel Walker, Georgia Mike Rozier, Nebraska Doug Flutie, Boston College Bo Jackson, Auburn Vinny Testaverde, Miami Tim Brown, Notre Dame Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State Andre Ware, Houston Ty Detmer, Brigham Young Desmond Howard, Michigan Gino Torretta, Miami Charlie Ward, Florida State Rashaan Salaam, Colorado Eddie George, Ohio State Danny Wuerffel, Florida Charles Woodson, Michigan Ricky Williams, Texas Ron Dayne, Wisconsin Chris Weinke, Florida State Eric Crouch, Nebraska Carson Palmer, USC Jason White, Oklahoma Matt Leinart, USC Vacant Troy Smith, Ohio State Tim Tebow, Florida Sam Bradford, Oklahoma Mark Ingram, Alabama Cam Newton, Auburn

None Tom Clements (4th) Steve Niehaus (12th) None Ken MacAfee (3rd), Ross Browner (5th) None Vagas Ferguson (5th) None None None Allen Pinkett (16th) None Allen Pinkett (8th) None None None Tony Rice (4th), Raghib Ismail (tie for 10th) Raghib Ismail (2nd) None Reggie Brooks (5th) None None None None None None None None None None None None Brady Quinn (4th) Brady Quinn (3rd) None None Golden Tate (10th) None

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 171

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

Bill Shakespeare (3rd) None None Whitey Beinor (9th) None None Angelo Bertelli (2nd) Angelo Bertelli (6th) Creighton Miller (4th), Jim White (9th) Bob Kelly (6th) Frank Dancewicz (6th) John Lujack (3rd) None None Bob Williams (5th), Emil Sitko (8th) Bob Williams (6th) None John Lattner (5th) None Ralph Guglielmi (4th) Paul Hornung (5th) None None Nick Pietrosante (10th) Monty Stickles (9th) None None None None Jack Snow (5th) Bill Wolski (11th) Nick Eddy (3rd), Terry Hanratty (6th) Terry Hanratty (9th) Terry Hanratty (3rd) Mike McCoy (6th) Joe Theismann (2nd) Walt Patulski (9th) None

HISTORY & RECORDS

Jay Berwanger, Chicago Larry Kelley, Yale Clint Frank, Yale Davey O’Brien, TCU Nile Kinnick, Iowa Tom Harmon, Michigan Bruce Smith, Minnesota Frank Sinkwich, Georgia Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame Les Horvath, Ohio State Doc Blanchard, Army Glenn Davis, Army John Lujack, Notre Dame Doak Walker, SMU Leon Hart, Notre Dame Vic Janowicz, Ohio State Dick Kazmaier, Princeton Billy Vessels, Oklahoma John Lattner, Notre Dame Alan Ameche, Wisconsin Hopalong Cassady, Ohio State Paul Hornung, Notre Dame John David Crow, Texas A&M Pete Dawkins, Army Bill Cannon, LSU Joe Bellino, Navy Ernie Davis, Syracuse Terry Baker, Oregon State Roger Staubach, Navy John Huarte, Notre Dame Mike Garrett, USC Steve Spurrier, Florida Gary Beban, UCLA O.J. Simpson, USC Steve Owens, Oklahoma Jim Plunkett, Stanford Pat Sullivan, Auburn Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska

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1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972

COACHES & STAFF

Lujack

1956 — QB Paul Hornung 1964 — QB John Huarte 1987 — FL Tim Brown

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Bertelli

1943 — QB Angelo Bertelli 1947 — QB John Lujack 1949 — E Leon Hart 1953 — HB John Lattner

HERE COME THE IRISH

The John W. Heisman Memorial Trophy Award is presented each year to the outstanding college football player by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York. First known as the D.A.C. Trophy, the award was renamed in 1936 for John W. Heisman, the first athletic director of the Downtown Athletic Club, a football player at Penn and Brown and a coach for 36 years including tours of duty at Auburn, Oberlin, Clemson, Akron, Penn, Rice, Washington and Jefferson and Georgia Tech. The bronze trophy was sculpted by Frank Eliscu, with the help of Notre Dame Four Horseman Jim Crowley — whose Fordham players posed as models. Since the inception of the Heisman Trophy in 1935, seven Notre Dame players have won the award:

HEISMAN TROPHY ANGELO BERTELLI, 1943

6-1, 173, Quarterback Cathedral High School Springfield, MA 1941 1942 1943 TOTAL

Att. Comp. 123 70 159 72 36 25 318 167

Yds. 1027 1039 512 2578

TD 8 10 10 28

JOHN LUJACK, 1947

6-0, 180, Quarterback Connellsville High School Connellsville, PA Pct. .569 .453 .694 .525

1943 1946 1947 TOTAL

Att. Comp. 71 34 100 49 109 61 280 144

Yds. TD Pct. TC Yds. TD 525 4 .479 46 191 0 778 6 .490 23 108 1 777 9 .560 12 139 1 2080 19 .514 81 438 2

’43 Heisman Voting

’47 Heisman Voting

1. Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame (648) 2. Bob O’Dell, Pennsylvania (177) 3. Otto Graham, Northwestern (140) 4. Creighton Miller, Notre Dame (134) 5. Eddie Prokop, Georgia Tech (85) 6. Hal Hamburg, Navy (73) 7. Bill Daley, Michigan (71) 8. Tony Butkovich, Purdue (65) 9. Jim White, Notre Dame (52)

1. John Lujack, Notre Dame (742) 2. Bob Chappuis, Michigan (555) 3. Doak Walker, SMU (196) 5. Harry Gilmer, Alabama (115) 4. Charley Conerly, Mississippi (186) 6. Bobby Layne, Texas (74) 7. Chuck Bednarik, Penn (65) 8. Bill Swiacki, Columbia (61)

Frank Leahy’s switch to the T-formation starting in 1942 made a star of Bertelli and helped him win the Heisman Trophy as a senior despite playing in only six of Notre Dame’s 10 games. Bertelli’s Irish career began as a single-wing tailback in 1941 as his 1,027 passing yards (and a .569 completion percentage that led the nation) propelled his team to a 9-0-1 record. As a junior, he switched to quarterback in the T and ended up throwing for another 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns. In a 27-10 win over Stanford that year, he threw four touchdown passes and completed a record 10 straight passes. Runnerup to Minnesota’s Bruce Smith for the Heisman as a sophomore and sixth as a junior behind winner Frank Sinkwich of Georgia, Bertelli’s play enabled Notre Dame to average 43.5 points in its first six games in ’43 before the Marine Corps called him into service. Still, he threw 10 scoring passes in those six contests and helped Notre Dame claim the national title despite a final-game loss to Great Lakes while Bertelli was in boot camp. He played three seasons with Los Angeles and Chicago in the AllAmerica Football Conference before a knee injury ended his career. Bertelli ran a beverage distributorship in Clifton, N.J. He joined the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1972. Bertelli died on June 26, 1999.

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Lujack took over at quarterback for Notre Dame as a sophomore in 1943 when Angelo Bertelli joined the Marines - and he ended up helping the Irish to three national titles and establishing a reputation as one of the great T-formation signalcallers in college football history. In his initial start, versus Army in ’43, he threw for two scores, ran for another and intercepted a pass in a 26-0 victory. He spent nearly three years of his life in the Navy but returned in time to earn consensus All-America honors as a junior and senior on Notre Dame teams in 1946 and ’47 that did not lose a game. No slouch as a runner (he also played halfback as a sophomore), Lujack also punted - and probably made his greatest individual play on defense. He preserved a scoreless tie in ’46 between the second-ranked Irish and top-ranked Army by making a touchdownsaving tackle of Cadet fullback Doc Blanchard from his defensive back position. As a junior, he finished third in the Heisman voting behind Army’s Glenn Davis. As a senior, he earned the Associated Press male athlete of the year award. Lujack played four years with the Chicago Bears, leading the team in scoring each year, tying a record with eight interceptions as a rookie, throwing for a record 468 yards in one game in ’49 and playing in the NFL Pro Bowl his last two seasons. An Irish backfield coach for two years following his retirement in ’52, Lujack then ran an automobile dealership in Davenport, Iowa, until he retired in 1988. He was elected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1960. Lujack has made several donations to the University to establish an academic scholarship endowment.

LEON HART, 1949

6-4, 245, Right End Turtle Creek High School Turtle Creek, PA 1946 1947 1948 1949 TOTAL

Rec. 5 9 16 19 49

Yds. 107 156 231 257 751

Avg. TD 21.4 1 17.3 3 14.4 4 13.5 5 15.3 13

TC Yds. TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 39 1 18 73 0 22 112 1

FR 0 3 2 3 8

’49 Heisman Voting 1. Leon Hart, Notre Dame (995) 2. Charlie Justice, North Carolina (272) 3. Doak Walker, SMU (229) 4. Arnold Galiffa, Army (196) 5. Bob Williams, Notre Dame (189) 6. Eddie LeBaron, Pacific (122) 7. Clayton Tonnemaker, Minnesota (81) 8. Emil Sitko, Notre Dame (79) Hart and Larry Kelley of Yale (the ’36 winner) rank as the only linemen ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Joining Irish teammate and tackle Jim Martin as the last of the two-way players with the advent of two-platoon football, Hart gained a reputation as an outstanding blocker and superb rusher on defense in addition to his estimable pass-catching skills. A four-time letter-winner, Hart never played on the losing side during his years in a Notre Dame uniform as the Irish went 36-0-2 and claimed three national championships. He became a three-time first-team All-American and a consensus choice as a junior and senior. In 1949 he was voted the Associated Press male athlete of the year, outpointing such famous names as Jackie Robinson and Sam Snead. He also received the Maxwell Award as top collegiate player in 1949. A mechanical engineering major, Hart called defensive signals and often played fullback as a senior to confuse defenses. He went on to play eight seasons with the Detroit Lions, helping the team to three NFL titles and earning all-pro honors on both offense and defense in 1951. Moving to Birmingham, Mich., Hart headed up a variety of business enterprises, including the manufacture of tire-balancing equipment. He was elected to the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame in 1973. Hart’s son Kevin played for the Irish from 1977-79 and his grandson, Brendan, also played for the Irish. Leon Hart died on Sept. 24, 2002.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

1951 1952 1953 TOTAL

Att. 68 148 134 350

Yds. Avg. TD Rec. Yds. Avg. 341 5.0 6 8 157 19.6 732 4.9 5 17 252 14.8 651 4.9 9 14 204 14.6 1724 4.9 20 39 613 15.7

KO Ret.Yds. P Ret. 0 0 10 3 45 7 8 321 10 11 366 27

Yds. Int. Yds. 91 5 66 113 4 58 103 4 4 307 13 128

’53 Heisman Voting

Att. Comp. 19 5 103 46 111 59 233 110

Rec. Yds. 1954 0 0 1955 0 0 1956 3 26 TOTAL 3 26

1954 1955 1956 TOTAL

TD 2 6 7 15

Int. 1 10 13 24

Avg. P Ret. 0.0 1 0.0 0 8.7 4 8.7 5 PAT 6 5 14 25

Yds. TD TC 36 0 23 743 9 92 917 3 94 1696 12 209 Yds. KO Ret. 6 1 0 6 63 16 69 23

Yds. 159 472 420 1051

Avg. 6.9 5.1 4.5 5.0

Yds. Int. Yds. 58 3 94 109 5 59 496 2 59 663 10 212

FG Pts 0 18 2 47 0 56 2 121

’56 Heisman Voting 1. Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (1,066) 2. John Majors, Tennessee (994) 3. Tom McDonald, Oklahoma (973) 4. Gerry Tubbs, Oklahoma (724) 5. Jimmy Brown, Syracuse (561) 6. Ron Kramer, Michigan (518) 7. John Brodie, Stanford (281) 8. Jim Parker, Ohio State (248) 9. Kenny Ploen, Iowa (150) 10. Jon Arnett, USC (128)

Int. 0 0 11 11

Yds. TD 38 0 243 1 2062 16 2343 17

Pct. .500 .476 .556 .541

TC 3 11 37 51

Yds. -14 -53 7 -60

TD 0 0 3 3

’64 Heisman Voting 1. John Huarte, Notre Dame (1,026) 2. Jerry Rhome, Tulsa (952) 3. Dick Butkus, Illinois (505) 4. Bob Timberlake, Michigan (361) 5. Jack Snow, Notre Dame (187) 6. Tucker Frederickson, Auburn (184) 7. Craig Morton, California (181) 8. Steve DeLong, Tennessee (176) 9. Cosmo Iacavazzi, Princeton (165) 10. Brian Piccolo, Wake Forest (124) Huarte’s Heisman Trophy victory ranks as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the award considering he missed much of his sophomore season due to injury and didn’t even play enough as a junior to win a monogram. Behind the aerial efforts of Huarte and fellow Californian Jack Snow (he caught 60 passes that year for 1,114 yards and a record nine touchdowns), Ara Parseghian in his first year turned Notre Dame from a 2-7 team in ’63 into a 9-1 squad that came within minutes of the national title. Huarte threw for 270 yards in the ’64 opening-game upset of Wisconsin - including TD tosses of 61 and 42 yards to Snow - and ended up finishing the year ranked third nationally in total offense (2,069 yards). He set 12 Irish records that year, and also earned back of the year and player of the year honors from United Press International. A second-round draft pick of the New York Jets, Huarte played sparingly in the pro ranks for eight years with Boston, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Kansas City and Chicago - prior to retiring from the World Football League Memphis entry in 1975. Huarte was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 173

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

An outstanding all-around athlete who played quarterback, left halfback, fullback and safety, Hornung remains the only player from a losing team (Notre Dame finished 2-8 in ’56) ever to win the Heisman Trophy. As a sophomore, Hornung served as the backup fullback and also averaged 6.1 points per contest while earning a basketball monogram. As a junior, he finished fourth nationally in total offense with 1,215 yards and fifth in the Heisman voting behind Ohio State’s Hopalong Cassady. Hornung ran for one score, threw for another and intercepted two passes in a victory over fourth-ranked Navy - and then brought the Irish from behind against Iowa with a TD pass and gamewinning field goal in the final minutes. In a loss to USC, he threw and ran for 354 yards, an NCAA high that year. As a senior, he ranked second nationally in total offense (1,337 yards), accounted for more than half the Irish scoring-and converted 67 times on either third or fourth down as a junior and senior combined. A bonus pick of the Green Bay Packers, he led the NFL in scoring in 1959, ’60, and ’61. He retired after the ’66 season, as physical problems kept him from joining New Orleans as an expansion pick. Hornung joined the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1985, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

Att.Comp. 1962 8 4 1963 42 20 1964 205 114 TOTAL 255 138

HISTORY & RECORDS

Lattner claimed the Heisman Trophy in 1953 during his senior year - in the second-closest Heisman balloting in history - despite the fact he didn’t lead the Irish in rushing, passing, receiving or scoring. A jack of all trades who barely nosed out Minnesota’s Paul Giel for the award, Lattner benefitted from helping Leahy’s final Notre Dame team to a 9-0-1 record that earned the Irish national title recognition from all selectors but the two wire services (they named unbeaten Maryland). He received the Maxwell Award as the top collegiate player as both a junior and senior and finished fifth in the Heisman voting as a junior behind Oklahoma’s Billy Vessels. A consensus All-American as both a junior and senior on offense and defense, he made his mark by running, catching and punting the football, while also returning punts and kickoffs and intercepting 13 career passes. He established a record for allpurpose yards from rushing, receiving and runbacks - a mark that stood until Vagas Ferguson broke it in 1979. He finished with 321 kickoff return yards on only eight returns (two for touchdowns) as a senior. Lattner played one year with the Pittsburgh Steelers before entering the service and suffering a career-ending knee injury in a military game. A former restaurant owner in Chicago, he now is an executive for a business forms company. Lattner was elected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1979.

1954 1955 1956 TOTAL

6-0, 180, Quarterback Mater Dei High School Santa Ana, CA

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1. John Lattner, Notre Dame (1,850) 2. Paul Giel, Minnesota (1,794) 3. Paul Cameron, UCLA (444) 4. Bernie Faloney, Maryland (258) 5. Bob Garrett, Stanford (231) 6. Alan Ameche, Wisconsin (211) 7. J.C. Caroline, Illinois (193) 8. J.D. Roberts, Oklahoma (108) 9. Lamar McHan, Arkansas (78)

6-2, 205, Quarterback Flaget High School Louisville, KY

COACHES & STAFF

1951 1952 1953 TOTAL

JOHN HUARTE, 1964

THE FIGHTING IRISH

6-1, 190, Right Halfback Fenwick High School Chicago, IL

PAUL HORNUNG, 1956

HERE COME THE IRISH

JOHN LATTNER, 1953

HEISMAN TROPHY All-Purpose Yards (Rushing, Receiving, All Returns) Att. Yds. Avg./Play TD Avg./Game 1984 36 475 13.2 1 43.1 1985 43 765 17.8 5 76.5 1986 131 1,937 14.8 9 176.1 1987 130 1,847 14.2 7 167.9 TOTAL 340 5,024 14.8 22 116.8

TIM BROWN, 1987 6-0, 195, Flanker Woodrow Wilson High School Dallas, TX 1984 1985 1986 1987 TOTAL

G-GS Time 11-4 112:44 10-10 158:46 11-10 235:08 11-11 232:25 43-35 739:03

Avg. 12.1 15.9 20.2 21.7 18.2

Yds. 14 30 254 144 442

Avg. TD 14.0 0 7.5 1 4.3 2 4.2 1 4.5 4

LG 14 18 16 31 31

1984 1985 1986 1987 TOTAL

KO Ret.Yds. 7 121 14 338 25 698 23 456 69 1,613

Avg. TD 17.3 0 24.1 1 27.9 2 19.8 0 23.4 3

LG 25 93 96 36 96

1986 1987 TOTAL

P Ret. Yds. 2 75 34 401 36 476

Avg. TD 37.5 0 11.8 3 13.2 3

LG 56 74 74

1984 1985 1986 1987 TOTAL

TC 1 4 59 34 98

Rec. Yds. 28 340 25 397 45 910 39 846 137 2,493

TD 1 3 5 3 12

LG 29 49 84 57 84

’87 Heisman Voting 1. Tim Brown, Notre Dame (1,442) 2. Don McPherson, Syracuse (831) 3. Gordie Lockbaum, Holy Cross (657) 4. Lorenzo White, Michigan State (632) 5. Craig Heyward, Pittsburgh (170) 6. Chris Spielman, Ohio State (110) 7. Thurman Thomas, Oklahoma State (99) 8. Gaston Green, UCLA (73) 9. Emmitt Smith, Florida (70) 10. Bobby Humphrey, Alabama (63)

Brown burst onto the scene as a junior with a scintillating seasonending performance in a come-from-behind upset of USC, then used back-to-back punt returns for touchdowns in an early-season ’87 game against Michigan State to cement his Heisman bid. Listed as a flanker, Brown utilized his ability as a pass receiver, rusher out of a full-house backfield and punt and kickoff returner to rank third nationally in all-purpose yardage as a junior (176.5 per game) and sixth as a senior (167.9). He finished his junior campaign with 254 all-purpose yards in the 38-37 win at USC (including a 56-yard punt return that set up the winning field goal), then returned punts for 66 and 71 yards for a pair of touchdowns in an early romp over eventual Big Ten and Rose Bowl champion Michigan State. Brown finished his career as Notre Dame’s all-time leader in pass reception yards (2493) while also returning six kicks for touchdowns (three punts, three kickoffs). Despite constant double and triple coverage as a senior, he earned a reputation as the most dangerous player in college football. Brown was a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Raiders (sixth player chosen overall) in the ’88 NFL draft. He was selected to play in the NFL Pro Bowl following the seasons of 1988, ’91, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 and ’97, ’99, 2000, 2001 and 2002. He also played in his first Super Bowl in 2003. The original “Mr. Raider” signed a one-day contract with Oakland to retire as a Raider in July 2005. Brown was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend in 2009.

Notre Dame's seven Heisman Trophy winners gathered in December '87 in New York the night before Tim Brown was presented with his award. The Irish honorees are (from left) John Lujack, 1947; Angelo Bertelli, 1943; Leon Hart, 1949; Tim Brown, 1987; Paul Hornung, 1956; John Huarte, 1964 and John Lattner, 1953.

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CONSENSUS ALLAMERICANS

THE FIGHTING IRISH COACHES & STAFF 2010 SEASON REVIEW

Anderson, Eddie (Mason City, IA) .............................................................................1921 Arrington, Dick (Erie, PA)............................................................................................1965 Beinor, Ed (Harvey, IL) ................................................................................................1938 *Bertelli, Angelo (Springfield, MA) ...........................................................................1943 Boeringer, Art (Bud) (St. Paul, MN) ...........................................................................1926 Bradley, Luther (Muncie, IN) ......................................................................................1977 *Brown, Tim (Dallas, TX) ...........................................................................................1987 *Browner, Ross (Warren, OH) ....................................................................................1976-77 Burris, Jeff (Rock Hill, SC) ...........................................................................................1993 *Cannon, Jack (Columbus, OH)..................................................................................1929 *Carideo, Frank (Vernon, NY).....................................................................................1929-30 Casper, Dave (Chilton, WI) ..........................................................................................1973 *Connor, George (Chicago, IL) ...................................................................................1946-47 Crable, Bob (Cincinnati, OH).......................................................................................1980-81 *Crowley, Jim (Green Bay, WI) ..................................................................................1924 Demmerle, Pete (New Canaan, CT) ...........................................................................1974 DiNardo, Gerry (Howard Beach, NY)..........................................................................1974 DiNardo, Larry (Howard Beach, NY) .........................................................................1970 Dorais, Gus (Chippewa Falls, WI) ...............................................................................1913 *Dove, Bob (Youngstown, OH) .................................................................................1941-42 Ecuyer, Al (New Orleans, LA)......................................................................................1957 Eddy, Nick (Lafayette, CA) ..........................................................................................1966 Ellis, Clarence (Grand Rapids, MI) ..............................................................................1971 Ferguson, Vagas (Richmond, IN) ................................................................................1979 Filley, Pat (South Bend, IN) .......................................................................................1943 *Fischer, Bill (Chicago, IL)...........................................................................................1947-48 Gatewood, Tom (Baltimore, MD) ...............................................................................1970 *Gipp, George (Laurium, MI) .....................................................................................1920 Golic, Bob (Willowick, OH) ........................................................................................1978 *Groom, Jerry (Des Moines, IA) .................................................................................1950 *Guglielmi, Ralph (Columbus, OH)............................................................................1954 Hanratty, Terry (Butler, PA) .........................................................................................1968 *Hart, Leon (Turtle Creek, PA) ....................................................................................1948-49 *Hornung, Paul (Louisville, KY) .................................................................................1955 *Huarte, John (Anaheim, CA) ....................................................................................1964 Huffman, Dave (Dallas, TX) .......................................................................................1978 Hunter, Art (Akron, OH) ..............................................................................................1953 Ismail, Raghib (Wilkes-Barre, PA) ..............................................................................1990

Jurkovic, Mirko (Calumet City, IL) ..............................................................................1991 Kunz, George (Arcadia, CA) .......................................................................................1968 Kurth, Joe (Madison, WI) ...........................................................................................1932 *Lattner, John (Chicago, IL) .......................................................................................1952-53 *Layden, Elmer (Davenport, IA) ................................................................................1924 *Lujack, John (Connellsville, PA) ...............................................................................1946-47 Lyght, Todd (Flint, MI) ................................................................................................1989-90 *Lynch, Jim (Lima, OH)..............................................................................................1966 *MacAfee, Ken (Brockton, MA)..................................................................................1976-77 Marx, Greg (Redford, MI) ...........................................................................................1972 McCoy, Mike (Erie, PA)................................................................................................1969 *Miller, Creighton (Wilmington, DE) .........................................................................1943 *Millner, Wayne (Salem, MA) ...................................................................................1935 Niehaus, Steve (Cincinnati, OH) .................................................................................1975 *Page, Alan (Canton, OH) ..........................................................................................1966 Patulski, Walt (Liverpool, NY) ....................................................................................1971 Rassas, Nick (Winnetka, IL) ........................................................................................1965 Regner, Tom (Kenosha, WI) .......................................................................................1966 Robinson, Jack (Huntington, NY) .............................................................................1934 Rydzewski, Frank (Chicago, IL) ...................................................................................1917 Samardzija, Jeff (Valparaiso, IN) ................................................................................2005 Schoen, Tom (Euclid, OH) ..........................................................................................1967 *Schwartz, Marchy (Bay St. Louis, MS) ....................................................................1930-31 Scully, John (Huntington, NY) ...................................................................................1980 *Sitko, Emil (Fort Wayne, IN) ....................................................................................1948-49 *Smith, John (Hartford, CT) ......................................................................................1927 Snow, Jack (Long Beach, CA) .....................................................................................1964 Stams, Frank (Akron, OH) ...........................................................................................1988 Stickles, Monty (Poughkeepsie, NY) ..........................................................................1959 Stonebreaker, Michael (River Ridge, LA) ...................................................................1988, 90 *Stuhldreher, Harry (Massillon, OH) ..........................................................................1924 Sweeney, Chuck (Bloomington, IL)............................................................................1937 Tate, Golden (Hendersonville, TN)..............................................................................2009 Taylor, Aaron (Concord, CA) ........................................................................................1992-93 Taylor, Bobby (Longview, TX) .....................................................................................1994 Townsend, Mike (Hamilton, OH)................................................................................1973 Walton, Shane (San Diego, CA) .................................................................................2002 White, Jim (Edgewater, NJ)........................................................................................1943 *Williams, Bob (Baltimore, MD) ................................................................................1949 *Yarr, Tommy (Dabob, WA).........................................................................................1931 Yonakor, John (Dorchester, MA) .................................................................................1943 *Zorich, Chris (Chicago, IL) .........................................................................................1989-90 * elected to National Football Foundation Hall of Fame

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Players accorded the majority of votes at their positions by selectors are designated consensus All-Americans. Current teams utilized in designation of consensus selections are those chosen by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, the Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp Foundation and The Sporting News. In previous years, different combinations of agencies and magazines have been used to select the consensus All-Americans.

Here’s a look at the top 10 Division I-A schools in terms of consensus All-American players. Players 80 69 59 64 60 45 46 42 45 36 35

Todd Lyght was named a consensus All-American in both 1989 and 1990. Lyght is one of only 16 Irish players to earn consensus honors twice in his career. (Photo by Vince Wehby)

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Rank School 1. Notre Dame 2. USC Ohio State 4. Michigan 5. Oklahoma 6. Nebraska 7. Texas 8. Pittsburgh 9. Alabama 10. Penn State UCLA

ALLAMERICANS Ever since quarterback Gus Dorais became Notre Dame’s initial firstteam All-America pick in 1913, Irish players have been honored as first-team All-America selections on 184 occasions. Recognition of at least one AllAmerica second team has been received by Notre Dame players on 82 other occasions. The NCAA recognizes members of a consensus All-America team each season — with 96 of those selections having worn a Notre Dame uniform. Notre Dame has had 80 different players earn the consensus designation, more than any other school. Notre Dame has produced at least one consensus All-American in 29 of the last 43 seasons. In fact, over one period Notre Dame had a consensus selection in 17 straight years - including all 11 years under Ara Parseghian and all six under Dan Devine - from 1964 through 1981. The NCAA also recognizes first-team All-Americans chosen on a unanimous basis. Notre Dame has had 32 unanimous choices, more than any other university. 1903 C Louis Salmon, FB 3 1909 C Harry Miller, HB 3 1913 M INS C Gus Dorais, QB 1 1 Ray Eichenlaub, FB 2 Knute Rockne, E 3 1916 M INS C Stan Cofall, HB 1 1 Charlie Bachman, G 2 1917 NEA INS C Frank Rydzewski, C 1 1 2 1920 M NEA INS C George Gipp, HB 1 1 1 1 Roger Kiley, E 1 1921 NEA INS C FBW Roger Kiley, E 1 1 2 2 Eddie Anderson, E 2 1 Hunk Anderson, G 1 1 Johnny Mohardt, HB 2 Paul Castner, HB 2 Buck Shaw, T 2 1922 INS C Ed DeGree, G 1 Paul Castner, FB 3 1923 INS C Don Miller, HB 1 Elmer Layden, FB 2 Harvey Brown, G 2 1924 LIB NEA INS C AAFBW Harry Stuhldreher, QB 1 1 1 1 1 Jim Crowley, HB 1 1 2 1 1 Elmer Layden, FB 1 1 1 Adam Walsh, C 2 2 3 1926 AP UP NEA INS COL AA Art Boeringer, C 1 2 1 1 1 1 Christie Flanagan, HB 2 1927 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA Christie Flanagan, HB 1 1 John Smith, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 John Polisky, T 2 1928 INS Fred Miller, T 1 1929 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA †Frank Carideo, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jack Cannon, G 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ted Twomey, T 2 2 1930 AP UP NEA INS COL AA NA †Frank Carideo, QB 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Marchy Schwartz, HB 1 1 1 1 1 Marty Brill, HB 2 1 2 Joe Savoldi, FB 2 Bert Metzger, G 1 1 2 Tom Conley, E 2 2 2 Al Culver, T 2

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1950 Bob Williams, QB Jerry Groom, C 1951 Bob Toneff, T Jim Mutscheller, E 1952 †John Lattner, HB Bob O’Neill, DE 1953 †John Lattner, HB Art Hunter, T Don Penza, E 1954 †Ralph Guglielmi, QB Frank Varrichione, T Dan Shannon, E 1955 Paul Hornung, HB Don Schaefer, FB Pat Bisceglia, G 1956 Paul Hornung, QB 1957 Al Ecuyer, G Nick Pietrosante, FB 1958 Nick Pietrosante, FB Al Ecuyer, G Monty Stickles, E 1959 Monty Stickles, E 1960 Myron Pottios, G 1961 Nick Buoniconti, G Angelo Dabiero, HB 1962 Jim Kelly, E Daryle Lamonica, QB 1963 Jim Kelly, E Bob Lehmann, G 1964 John Huarte, QB Jack Snow, E Jim Carroll, LB Tony Carey, DB Kevin Hardy, DT 1965 Dick Arrington, G Nick Rassas, DB Tom Regner, G Jim Lynch, LB 1966 †Nick Eddy, HB †Jim Lynch, LB Tom Regner, G Alan Page, DE Pete Duranko, DT Kevin Hardy, DT Jim Seymour, E Paul Seiler, T George Goeddeke, C Tom Schoen, DB Larry Conjar, FB Terry Hanratty, QB

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11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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Key to Abbreviations AA All-America Board (1924-55) AP Associated Press (since 1925) C Walter Camp (in Harper’s Weekly 1897, in Collier’s 18981924) COL Collier’s (Walter Camp’s selections to 1925; Grantland Rice 1925-47; American Football Coaches Association 1948-56) CP Central Press (1963-70) CW College & Pro Football Newsweekly (1977, 1982-present) ESPN ESPN.com FBW Football World (1920-25) FC American Football Coaches Association (in Saturday Evening Post 1945-47, in Collier’s 1948-56, sponsored by General Mills 1957-59, by Kodak from 1960-93 and by Schooner’s International in 1994) FN Football News FW Football Writers Association of America (in Look 1946-70) INS International News Service (merged with United Press in 1958 to form UPI) L Look (Football Writers Association of America selections 1946-70) LIB Liberty (1924-25, 1931-41) M Frank Menke Syndicate (through 1920) NA North American Newspaper Alliance (1927-37) NEA Newspaper Enterprise Association (since 1917) NW Newsweek (1937-42) SI Sports Illustrated.com SN The Sporting News (since 1934) T Time UP United Press (merged with International News Service in 1958 to form UPI) UPI United Press International (1959-95; merger of INS and UP in 1958) WCF Walter Camp Football Foundation

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1967 Tom Schoen, DB Kevin Hardy, DE Jim Seymour, E Mike McGill, LB John Pergine, LB Dick Swatland, G Jim Smithberger, DB 1968 AP George Kunz, T 2 Terry Hanratty, QB 1 Jim Seymour, E 2 1969 AP †Mike McCoy, DT 1 Jim Reilly, T Larry DiNardo, G 3 Bob Olson, LB 2 Mike Oriard, C 1970 Larry DiNardo, G Tom Gatewood, E Clarence Ellis, DB Joe Theismann, QB 1971 †Walt Patulski, DE Clarence Ellis, DB Tom Gatewood, E Mike Kadish, DT 1972 †Greg Marx, DT John Dampeer, OT 1973 Dave Casper, TE Mike Townsend, DB 1974 Pete Demmerle, SE Mike Fanning, DT Gerry DiNardo, G Tom Clements, QB Greg Collins, LB Steve Niehaus, DT Steve Sylvester, OT 1975 †Steve Niehaus, T Ken MacAfee, TE Luther Bradley, DB 1976 †Ross Browner, DE Ken MacAfee, TE Luther Bradley, DB Willie Fry, DE 1977 †Ross Browner, DE †Ken MacAfee, TE Luther Bradley, DB Ernie Hughes, G Bob Golic, MG Willie Fry, DE Ted Burgmeier, DB 1978 †Bob Golic, LB Dave Huffman, C 1979 Vagas Ferguson, HB Tim Foley, OT Bob Crable, LB 1980 †John Scully, C Bob Crable, LB Scott Zettek, DE Harry Oliver, K

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME The National Football Foundation each year honors former college football players and coaches who rank among the greats in the game and inducts them into its Hall of Fame. Since inductions began in 1951, 43 former Notre Dame players and six former coaches have been honored as Hall of Fame enshrinees — more than the number provided by any other institution. The most recent Notre Dame inductee was Tim Brown, 1987 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time All-American, who got the call in 2009 and was enshrined in July 2010. The 2010 class was inducted at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The players and coaches were enshrined at the Hall of Fame in South Bend. The first wide receiver to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, Brown became the seventh Notre Dame player to be heralded as the most outstanding player in the nation in 1987. He set 19 school records during his Irish career and earned the nickname “Touchdown Timmy.” For his career, Brown averaged 116.8 all-purpose yards per game and totaled 22 touchdowns. He totaled a then-school record 2,493 receiving yards with 12 receiving TDs and averaged 18.2 yards per catch. Brown averaged 23.4 yards on 69 career kickoff returns with three returned for TDs and averaged 13.2 yards on 36 punt returns and three TDs. The two-time All-American (1986, 1987-unanimous) set a single-season record with 1,937 all-purpose yards as a junior in 1986. As a senior, Brown ranked sixth nationally with 167.9 all-purpose yards per game and also was awarded the Walter Camp Award. Brown led all Irish receivers as a sophomore in 1985 with 25 catches for 397 yards and three TDs and started 10 games. As a freshman, he set the freshman record with 28 receptions (since broken by Duval Kamara in 2007 and Michael Floyd in 2008). Selected in the first round (sixth overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders, Brown played 16 seasons with the franchise, earning him the title Mr. Raider. He holds the NFL rookie record for most combined yards gained (2,317) and became the oldest player to return a punt for a touchdown in 2001. A member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade team, he was named to nine Pro Bowls and hauled in an NFL record 75 receptions in 10 straight seasons. Born Timothy Donell Brown on July 22, 1966, Brown graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in 1988. 2011 College Hall of Fame Inductees Player Carlos Alvarez Doug English Bill Enyart Eddie George Marty Lyons Russell Maryland Deion Sanders Jake Scott Will Shields Sandy Stephens* Darryl Talley Clendon Thomas** Rob Waldrop Gene Washington * Deceased ** Selection from FBS Veterans Committee

Position, School (Years) WR, Florida (1969-71) DT, Texas (1972-74) FB, Oregon State (1966-68) RB, Ohio State (1992-95) DT, Alabama (1975-78) DT, Miami, Fla. (1986-90) DB, Florida State (1985-88) DB, Georgia (1967-68) OG, Nebraska (1989-92) QB, Minnesota (1959-61) LB, West Virginia (1979-82) HB, Oklahoma (1955-57) DL, Arizona (1990-93) WR, Michigan State (1964-66)

Coaches Lloyd Carr - 122-40-0 (.753) - Michigan (1995-2007) Fisher DeBerry - 169-109-1 (.608) - Air Force (1984-2006)

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Coach Knute Rockne Frank Leahy Jesse Harper Ara Parseghian Dan Devine Lou Holtz

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Player George Gipp Elmer Layden Frank Carideo Harry Stuhldreher John Lujack George Connor Jack Cannon Edgar (Rip) Miller Jim Crowley Adam Walsh Don Miller Louis (Red) Salmon Angelo Bertelli Ray Eichenlaub Leon Hart Marchy Schwartz Heartley (Hunk) Anderson John (Clipper) Smith Creighton Miller Zygmont (Ziggy) Czarobski Frank (Nordy) Hoffmann John Lattner Bert Metzger Bill (Moose) Fischer Bill Shakespeare Emil (Red) Sitko Paul Hornung Fred Miller Tommy Yarr Bob Williams Wayne Millner Jim Lynch Alan Page Jerry Groom Jim Martin Ken MacAfee Ross Browner Bob Dove Ralph Guglielmi Joe Theismann John Huarte Chris Zorich Tim Brown

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Years Played 1917-20 1922-24 1928-30 1922-24 1943, 46-47 1946-47 1927-29 1922-24 1922-24 1922-24 1922-24 1900-03 1941-43 1911-14 1946-49 1929-31 1918-21 1925-27 1941-43 1942-43, 46-47 1930-31 1951-53 1928-30 1945-48 1933-35 1946-49 1954-56 1926-28 1929-31 1948-50 1933-35 1964-66 1964-66 1948-50 1946-49 1974-77 1973, 1975-77 1940-42 1951-54 1968-70 1962-64 1987-90 1984-87

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME HERE COME THE IRISH THE FIGHTING IRISH A complete list of the former Notre Dame players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, by years of induction (years) played at Notre Dame):

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A large banner of former Notre Dame player Joe Montana (above) — along with banners depicting fellow 2000 inductees Howie Long, Ronnie Lott, Dan Rooney and Dave Wilson–adorned the exterior of the football stadium at the Professional Football Hall of Fame in anticipation of the July 2000 ceremonies. Eight other former Irish players are enshrined in the Hall, including former greats Curly Lambeau (top photo) and George Connor (left). (Photos by Pete LaFleur)

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1963: Curly Lambeau (1918), Green Bay Packer 1919-49 1964: George Trafton (1919), Chicago Bears 1920-22 1968: Wayne Millner (1933-35), Boston and Washington Redskins, 1936-41, 1945 1975: George Connor (1946-47), Chicago 1948-55 1986: Paul Hornung (1954-56), Green Bay 1957-62, 1964-66 1988: Alan Page (1964-66), Minnesota 1967-78, Chicago 1978-81 2000: Joe Montana (1975, 1977-78), San Francisco 1979-92, Kansas City 1993-94 2001: Nick Buoniconti (1959-61), Boston 1962-68, Miami 1969-74, 1976 2002: Dave Casper (1971-73), Oakland 1974-80, 1984, Houston 1980-83, Minnesota 1983

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Former Notre Dame All-American tight end Dave Casper, a 10-year National Football League veteran of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, became the ninth Irish player inducted into the National Professional Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2002. It marked the third straight year a former Notre Dame player was inducted at the Canton, Ohio, ceremony. Joe Montana (San Francisco 1979-92, Kansas City 1993-94) was inducted in 2000 and Nick Buoniconti (Boston 1962-68, Miami 1969-74, 1976) stepped up to the podium in 2001. Casper’s induction on August, 3, 2002, pushed the number of former Notre Dame players in the NFL Hall of Fame to nine, second only to the total of 10 from USC. Casper played six and a half seasons with the Raiders to begin his professional career, earning All-Pro and All-AFC honors four times and participated in four Pro Bowls. He was traded to the Houston Oilers and reunited with his quarterback from the Raiders, Ken Stabler while earning his fifth Pro Bowl appearance. After a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, Casper finished his career back on the West Coast with the Raiders. Nicknamed “The Ghost” by his Raiders teammates, Casper is well known for his “Ghost to the Post” 42-yard reception that set up the tying field goal in an eventual 37-31 double overtime playoff victory over Baltimore. Casper also played a role in “The Holy Roller” in 1978, helping a fumbled ball across the goal line with his foot to defeat San Diego in the final minutes of the game. Joining Casper in the 2002 Hall of Fame induction class were George Allen, Dan Hampton, Jim Kelly and John Stallworth. Some of the greatest names in professional football have appeared on the gridiron wearing a Notre Dame football jersey. Curly Lambeau was a charter member of the Hall in 1963 as a founder, player and coach for the Green Bay Packers from 1919-1949. Lambeau lettered for the 1918 Notre Dame football team. Montana, who is among those mentioned as the greatest quarterbacks to play the game, won a National Championship at Notre Dame in 1977 and four Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers. One of Notre Dame’s seven Heisman Trophy winners, Paul Hornung, was inducted into the Hall in 1986, and 1988 welcomed “Purple People Eater” and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (Minnesota 1967-78, Chicago 1978-81) into the Hall of Fame.

HONORS AND ACCOLADES Rotary Lombardi Award The Rotary Club of Houston presents the Lombardi Award to the outstanding college lineman of the year. Since the award was first presented following the 1970 season, four Notre Dame football players have received the granite block trophy: 1971 1977 1990 1993

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Walt Patulski Ross Browner Chris Zorich Aaron Taylor

The award is named after the man who became Yale’s Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award first head football coach in 1888. It is presented at the annual The Kentucky chapter of the National Football Foundation Walter Camp awards dinner in February in New Haven, Conn. and Hall of Fame annually honors the nation’s top quarterback. Brady Quinn was a finalist for that award in 2005 and 2006. Rick Mirer was selected as one of the six finalists for the Timmie Award award in 1992. The Touchdown Club of Washington, D.C. presents the Timmie Award, in memory of Walter Camp, to the college 1989 QB Tony Rice back of the year. As a player/coach at Yale, Camp collaborated 2006 QB Brady Quinn with columnist Caspar Whitney to select the first All-America team in 1889. Camp is a member of the Touchdown Club Hall Sammy Baugh Trophy The award has been annually given to the nation’s top of Fame, the oldest football hall of fame in the country. Seven Notre Dame football players have been bestowed the honor collegiate passer by the Touchdown Club of Columbus since 1959. It was named in honor of former TCU and Washington including: Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh. 1943 Angelo Bertelli 1967 QB Terry Hanratty 1947 John Lujack 2005 QB Brady Quinn 1949 Emil Sitko 1953 John Lattner Notre Dame Monogram Club MVP 1954 Ralph Guglielmi The Notre Dame Monogram Club MVP award is based on 1956 Paul Hornung voting by team members. 1987 Tim Brown

Other Notre Dame players voted finalists for the award include offensive guard Larry DiNardo in 1970, defensive tackle Steve Niehaus in 1975, Browner in 1976, tight end Ken MacAfee in 1977, linebacker Bob Crable in 1981 and Zorich in 1989. Offensive guard Aaron Taylor, the 1993 winner, was one of 12 semifinalists in 1992. The award is presented to the offensive or defensive lineman who best combines athletic performance with the discipline of Vince Lombardi, the former Green Bay Packer coach and a member of Fordham’s “Seven Blocks of Granite” from the 1930s. The recipient is selected by a national panel of more than Lattner tied for the 1953 award with Alan Ameche of 400 coaches and media members. Twelve players are initially Wisconsin, Paul Giel of Minnesota and Bernie Faloney of nominated for the award, then the field is reduced to four Maryland. finalists who appear at the December dinner, proceeds from Maxwell Award which go to the American Cancer Society. The Maxwell Memorial Football Club of Philadelphia annually presents the Maxwell Award to the top college Outland Trophy The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the football player in the nation. Four Notre Dame players have outstanding interior lineman (guard, tackle or center) on been voted the award, with John Lattner winning the award either offense or defense in collegiate football by the Football in successive seasons: Writers Association of America. TE Leon Hart Since the inception of the award in 1946, three Notre Dame 1949 1952 HB John Lattner football players have been honored: 1953 HB John Lattner 1966 LB Jim Lynch 1946 OT George Connor 1977 DE Ross Browner 1948 OG Bill Fischer 2006 QB Brady Quinn 1976 DE Ross Browner

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Aaron Taylor was one of three finalists for the award in 1993. The award is named for a Kansas City surgeon and former University of Pennsylvania All-America lineman from 1897, Dr. John H. Outland, who felt linemen did not receive the recognition they deserved. The FWAA selects three finalists from its All-America team with representation from the Omaha Sports Committee including the final selection. Walter Camp Player of the Year The Walter Camp Football Foundation annually presents a player-of-the-year award to the top individual in collegiate football. Awarded beginning in 1967, the player of the year is honored each year in conjunction with the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America team. Three Notre Dame football players have received the player-of-the-year honor:

Hart was only the second lineman ever to receive the Maxwell Award, named after Robert W. ‘‘Tiny’’ Maxwell, a Philadelphia native and former All-America guard at Swarthmore and Chicago who went on to a career that included professional football, coaching and sportswriting. The award has been presented since 1937. Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award in 2006 and was a finalist in 2005. Biletnikoff Award Award The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc., is the creator and sponsor of the Biletnikoff Award. It is presented annually to the nation’s outstanding college football receiver. Former All-America WR Jeff Samardzija was one of three finalists for the award in both 2005 and 2006. Irish split end Derrick Mayes in 1994 and 1995 also was named a semifinalist for the award. 2009

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Moose Krause Lineman of the Year Awarded since 1986, the Lineman of the Year Award is presented by the Moose Krause Chapter of the National Nick Pietrosante Award Football Foundation and Hall of Fame to Notre Dame’s most The Nick Pietrosante Award is presented each year to the exceptional lineman. Victor Abiamiri became the first player Notre Dame player who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, to ever win the award twice and did so in consecutive seasons teamwork, dedication and pride of the late Irish All-America (2005 and 2006). fullback. The award is determined by a vote of the players. 1986 DE Robert Banks Pietrosante, a native of Ansonia, Conn., played for the Irish 1987 C Chuck Lanza from 1956-58 and won first team All-America honors as a 1988 DE Frank Stams senior from the American Football Coaches Association and DT Jeff Alm Look magazine. He led the Irish in rushing in his junior and 1989 1990 NT Chris Zorich senior seasons with 449 yards on 90 carries in 1957 and 117 1991 OT Mirko Jurkovic carries for 549 yards in ’58. He was a first-round National 1992 OT Lindsay Knapp Football League draft pick of the Detroit Lions in ’59 and played 1993 OT Aaron Taylor for that team from 1959-65 and then for the Cleveland Browns 1994 NG Oliver Gibson from 1966-67. Pietrosante died of cancer on Feb. 6, 1988. 1995 OG Ryan Leahy 1988 T Andy Heck 1996 DE Renaldo Wynn 1989 FB Anthony Johnson 1997 DE Melvin Dansby 1990 NG Chris Zorich 1998 OT Mike Rosenthal 1991 FB Ryan Mihalko 1999 DT Brad Williams 1992 LB Demetrius DuBose 2000 NG Lance Legree 1993 OT Aaron Taylor 2001 DE Anthony Weaver 1994 NG Oliver Gibson 2002 DE Ryan Roberts ILB Justin Goheen 2003 NG Cedric Hilliard 1995 WR Richard Rolle 2004 DT Greg Pauly 1996 TE Kevin Carretta 2005 DE Victor Abiamiri 1997 DE Melvin Dansby 2006 DE Victor Abiamiri 1998 ILB Bobbie Howard 2007 NT Pat Kuntz 1999 DE Lamont Bryant 2008 NT Pat Kuntz 2000 FL/PR Joey Getherall 2009 DE Darius Fleming 2001 LB Tyreo Harrison 2010 NG Ian Williams 2002 C Jeff Faine Other Awards 2003 DT Darrell Campbell Although Notre Dame has had only one individual win any 2004 LB Derek Curry of the more recently-originated awards, several Irish players 2005 S Tom Zbikowski have been finalists for those honors. WR Maurice Stovall Paul Hornung is the lone Notre Dame player to capture the LB Corey Mays Chic Harley Award, presented since 1955 by the Touchdown TE Anthony Fasano Club of Columbus to the college football player of the year. 2006 LB Travis Thomas Irish cornerback Shane Walton, along with Arizona State’s 2007 TE John Carlson Terrell Suggs, Kansas State’s Terence Newman, Georgia’s 2008 LB Maurice Crum, Jr. David Pollard and Maryland’s E.J. Henderson, was a finalist for DB Mike Anello the 2002 Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s 2009 DB Kyle McCarthy outstanding defensive player. Walton was the first Notre Dame 2010 RB Robert Hughes player ever named a finalist for the award. David Ruffer, along with Oklahoma State’s Dan Bailey and Guardian Insurance Guardian of the Year Award The Guardian of the Year Award, presented by the Guardian Southern Miss’ Danny Hrapman, was a finalist for the 2010 Insurance Company, is presented annually to Notre Dame’s top Lou Groza Award given to the nation’s outstanding place offensive lineman. In 2006, Ryan Harris became the first player kicker. Ruffer was the first Notre Dame player ever named a finalist for the award. to ever win the award more than once. 2010

In 1992, Irish quarterback Rick Mirer was one of 10 finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award, presented since 1977 by the Fort Worth Club to the top quarterback in the country. The award originated in 1977 and went to the best player from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana or New Mexico, but in 1981 it was limited to quarterbacks and expanded to include the entire country. The award is named after former TCU star Davey O’Brien. Quarterback Tony Rice was a finalist in both 1988 and 1989 as was Brady Quinn in 2005 and 2006. Cornerback Bobby Taylor was one of three finalists for the 1993 Jim Thorpe Award, presented since 1988 by the Jim Thorpe Association of Oklahoma City to the top defensive back in the nation. The award is named after former Carlisle standout Jim Thorpe, a native Oklahoma Indian. Cornerback Todd Lyght was one of three finalists in 1989. Linebacker Michael Stonebreaker finished third in the voting in 1988 and 1990 for the Butkus Award, presented since 1985 to the top linebacker in the country by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando. The award is named for former Illinois All-American Dick Butkus. Courtney Watson was one of three finalists for the award in 2002, losing to eventual winner E.J. Henderson of Maryland. The first Irish player to finish as a finalist for the Doak Walker National Running Back Award was tailback Reggie Brooks in 1992. The Doak Walker Award, presented first in 1990 by the SMU Athletic Forum, is given to the nation’s top running back. Tailback Lee Becton was one of eight semifinalists for the award in 1993. It is named after SMU’s 1948 Heisman Trophy winner and voted on by a panel of media and former college football standouts. Placekicker Kevin Pendergast in 1993 was named one of eight semfinalists for the second annual Lou Groza Award. Presented by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and named for the Ohio State and Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer, it honors the nation’s most instrumental placekicker. In 2002, Irish center Jeff Faine was the first Notre Dame player named a finalist for the Rimington Award, given to the nation’s outstanding center. Faine was runner-up to Miami’s Brett Romberg for the honor. Cornerback Allen Rossum was one of 17 finalists in 1998 for the inaugural Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Award. The award is presented by the Bowl Games of Hawaii, in conjunction with the Quarterback Clubs of Honolulu and Maui. Linebacker Brandon Hoyte in 2005 was a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy presented by the Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) All Sports Association. Named after former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, the award goes to the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. Tight ends Anthony Fasano (2005) and John Carlson (2006) were each finalists for the John Mackey Award presented to the top tight end in the country by the Nassau County (N.Y.) Sports Commission. Cornerback Bobby Taylor (1994) captured the Jack Tatum Trophy, presented to the top collegiate defensive back by the Touchdown Club of Columbus. Offensive Lineman Aaron Taylor (1993) captured the Jim Parker Trophy, presented to the top collegiate offensive lineman by the Touchdown Club of Columbus. Bob Dove (1942), Bill Fischer (1948), Leon Hart (1949), Jim Lynch (1966) and Chris Zorich (1989) all captured the Knute Rockne Lineman of the Year Award, presented by the Touchdown Club of Washington to the top collegiate lineman.

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HONORS AND ACCOLADES CoSIDA Academic All-Americans 1994 C Mark Zataveski CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) 2002 SN John Crowther and Capital One each year honor an Academic All-America 2007 TE John Carlson football team made up of top scholar-athletes from 2007 DT Trevor Laws universities around the country. 2008 DB Mike Anello A 3.3 mininimum cumulative grade-point average is 2009 DB Mike Anello required for nomination. A total of 32 Notre Dame football players have been Honorable Mention 1963 SE Tom Taloga first-team selections, including two-time selections Tom Gatewood, Greg Marx, Joe Restic, Greg Dingens and Tim Ruddy and three-time honoree Joe Heap — and 13 others CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame have received second-team recognition. Ruddy was also The CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame recognizes former Academic All-Americans who graduated 10 or more named team member of the year in 1993. years ago and have community service accomplishments. To be nominated, the candidate must have been an Academic First Team All-American with a cumulative grade point average of at 1952 HB Joe Heap least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The inductees are selected by a 1953 HB Joe Heap committee made up of officers of CoSIDA (College Sports 1954 HB Joe Heap Information Directors of America) and the media. The first 1954 TE Dan Shannon class of inductees was in 1988 and since then four former Notre 1955 FB Don Schaefer Dame football players have been honored. 1958 E Bob Wetoska 1959 G Ken Adamson 1990 QB Joe Theismann 1963 OG Bob Lehmann 1993 TE Dave Casper 1966 OG Tom Regner 1996 PK Bob Thomas 1966 LB Jim Lynch 2006 OG Bob Burger 1967 DHB Jim Smithberger 1968 OT George Kunz Coach of the Year 1969 OT Jim Reilly The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 1970 QB Joe Theismann conjunction with Kodak has honored a coach of the year since 1970 OG Larry DiNardo 1935, and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) 1970 SE Tom Gatewood has done the same since 1957. 1971 SE Tom Gatewood Since those awards have been presented, four Notre Dame 1971 DT Greg Marx coaches have been the recipients on five occasions: 1972 DT Greg Marx 1973 TE Dave Casper 1941 (AFCA) Frank Leahy 1973 K Bob Thomas 1964 (FWAA) Ara Parseghian 1973 LB Gary Potempa 1964 (AFCA) Ara Parseghian 1974 SE Pete Demmerle (tie with Frank Broyles of Arkansas) 1974 CB Reggie Barnett 1988 (FWAA) Lou Holtz 1977 TE Ken MacAfee 2005 (FWAA) Charlie Weis 1977 OG Dave Vinson 1977 FS Joe Restic In 2005, Charlie Weis also was named the national coach 1978 FS Joe Restic of the year by Schutt Sports, he was a finalist for the George 1980 OG Bob Burger Munger College Coach of the Year award (presented by the 1980 FS Tom Gibbons Maxwell Foortball Club) and was named the man of the year 1981 CB John Krimm by the New Jersey Sportswriters Associaton. 1984 DT Greg Dingens In 2002, Tyrone Willingham received the George Munger 1985 DT Greg Dingens College Coach of the Year award and was named the ESPN/ 1987 P Vince Phelan Home Depot College Coach of the Year and the Scripps College 1987 K Ted Gradel Coach of the Year. Willingham also was named sportsman of 1992 C Tim Ruddy the year for 2002 by The Sporting News. 1993 C Tim Ruddy In 1988, Holtz also was named coach of the year by 2006 TE John Carlson The Sporting News, United Press International, CBS Sports 2010 PK David Ruffer and Football News. He was one of four finalists for the FWAA award—named for former Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Second Team Bryant—in three straight seasons (1987-88-89). 1972 TE Mike Creaney Holtz was one of three finalists for the 1993 Football News 1972 TE Dave Casper coach of the year award. 1974 C Mark Brenneman 1978 FS Tom Gibbons Dick Enberg Award 1979 FS Tom Gibbons The Dick Enberg Award is given annually to a person whose 1979 OT Rob Martinovich actions and commitment have furthered the meaning and 1981 DT Kevin Griffith reach of the CoSIDA Academic All-America Programs and/or 1983 DT Greg Dingens the student-athlete while promoting the values of education 1988 K Reggie Ho

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NCAA Scholarships The National Collegiate Athletic Association each year honors student-athletes from universities around the nation by presenting them with $7,500 post-graduate scholarships. Since the inception of the program in 1964, 17 Notre Dame football players have received NCAA scholarships: 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1975 1979 1980 1981 1985 1988 1993 2007

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Scholarship honorees must have a 3.00 grade-point average (on 4.0 scale) in the classroom and have performed with distinction in their individual sports, epitomizing the term scholar-athlete. NFFCHF Scholars The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame each year honors scholar-athletes from universities around the nation by presenting them with $18,000 scholarships for post-graduate study. Since the program began in 1959, 16 Notre Dame football players have received fellowships:

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Jim Lynch Pete Demmerle George Kunz Dave Vinson Mike Oriard Joe Restic Larry DiNardo Bob Burger Tom Gatewood Mike Favorite Greg Marx Greg Dingens Dave Casper Tim Ruddy John Carlson Chris Stewart

Scholar-athlete honorees must be seniors and graduate school candidates chosen for their football ability and performance, academic application and performance and outstanding leadership and citizenship.

Byron V. Kanaley Award Perhaps the most prestigious honor awarded to Notre Dame student-athletes is the Byron V. Kanaley Award. Presented each year since 1926, the Kanaley Awards go to the senior monogram athletes who have been the most exemplary as students and leaders. These awards, selected by the Faculty Board on Athletics, are named in honor of a 1904 Notre Dame graduate who was a member of the Irish baseball team as an undergraduate. Kanaley went on to a successful banking career in Chicago and served the University in the Alumni Association and as a lay trustee from 1915 until his death in the spring of 1960. Winners of the Kanaley Award from the sport of football include: 1926 1931 1933 1935 1937 1942 1947 1948 1950 1953 1955 1959 1960 1963 1964 1969 1970 1975 1978 1979 1981

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Hitachi/CFA Scholar-Athlete Team Since 1991, the College Football Association in conjunction with Hitachi has honored a scholar-athlete team made up of college football-playing student-athletes who successfully balance athletics and academics. In recognition of the players’ accomplishments, Hitachi, Ltd., contributes $1,000 to the high school attended by each honoree. 1993 1994 1996

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NCAA Silver Anniversary Award The NCAA recognizes former student-athletes for success in their chosen careers and community service 25 years after they have graduated from college with the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. The following former Notre Dame football players have been honored: 1991 1992 1996 1998 1998 2002

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Head Coach Brian Kelly Adds Awards in 2010 Then freshman quarterback Tommy Rees captured the inaugural Next Man In Award. He stepped into action following the season-ending injury of junior Dayne Crist in the Tulsa game. He proceeded to complete 33 of 54 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns versus the Golden Hurricane. Rees was the first Irish freshman quarterback to ever throw four touchdown passes in a single game. His 334 yards passing was the most ever by a quarterback that did not start the game. Rees’ 300-yard passing game was the 35th in school history and second-ever by a Notre Dame freshman. Rees (Lake Forest, Ill.) led the Irish to four consecutive victories to end the 2010 season, including a win over No. 15 Utah, a victory over archrival USC and a rout of Miami (Fla.) in the Hyundai Sun Bowl. He completed 61.0 percent of his passes (100 of 164) for 1,106 yards and 12 touchdowns. Rees registered a passing efficiency rating of 132.0. Rees’ 12 touchdown passes set a single-season freshman school record. He also established a single-season freshman record in completion percentage (.610). Rees became the first freshman quarterback in Notre Dame history to ever lead the Irish to a victory in a bowl game. He was also the first-ever, first-year starter (regardless of class) to lead Notre Dame to a bowl game victory. Other awards handed out included: Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year to freshman running back Cameron Roberson, Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year to freshman linebacker Kendall Moore, Offensive Newcomer of the Year to sophomore tight end Tyler Eifert, Defensive Newcomer of the Year to freshman linebacker Prince Shembo and Special Teams Player of the Year to freshman wide receiver Bennett Jackson.

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Bob Burger John Krimm Mark Fischer Mike Favorite Greg Dingens Greg Dingens Milt Jackson Ted Gradel Tom Gorman Pat Eilers Ryan Mihalko Lindsay Knapp Tim Ruddy Tim Ruddy Jeremy Akers Mark Monahan Kevin Carretta Bobbie Howard Bobbie Howard James Caputo Adam Tibble John Crowther John Crowther Josh Schmidt Kyle Budinscak Rob Woods Dan Santucci Trevor Laws Mike Anello Mike Anello Chris Stewart David Ruffer

Pat Eilers Lindsay Knapp Tim Ruddy Lindsay Knapp Tim Ruddy Mark Zataveski Marcus Thorne Jeremy Akers Tim Ridder Tim Ridder Bobby Brown John Crowther Adam Tibble Arnaz Battle Kyle Budinscak Josh Schmidt Trevor Laws Dan Santucci John Carlson John Carlson Chris Stewart

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Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley Rockne Student-Athlete Award The Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley, the University’s local alumni chapter, annually presents a student-athlete award in each Notre Dame varsity sport. Since 1993-94, those awards have been named after former Notre Dame football coach and chemistry professor Knute Rockne.

ISP/State Farm Student-Athlete of the Year State Farm, in conjunction with Notre Dame’s football radio networks (Westwood One and ISP), presented a StudentAthlete of the Year Award from 1989-2008. The winner was selected as the grand champion from among weekly winners announced each game during the regular season.

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IRISH IN THE PROS Brown, Dean, OT, San Diego 1990 Brown, Chris, DB, Pittsburgh 1984-85 Brown, Derek, TE, NY Giants 1992-94; Jacksonville 1995-96; Oakland 1998; Arizona 1999-2000 Brown, Sergio, DB, New England 2010-present Brown, Tim, WR, L.A./Oakland Raiders 1988-2003; Tampa Bay 2004 Abiamiri, Victor, DE, Philadelphia 2007-present Browner, Jim, S, Cincinnati 1979-80 Adams, John (Tree), T, Washington 1945-49 Bruton, David, S, Denver 2009-present Adamson, Ken, G, Denver 1960-62 Brutz, Jim, T, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946-48 Akers, Jeremy, T, St. Louis 2005 Browner, Ross, DE, Cincinnati 1979-86; Green Bay 1987 Alm, Jeff, DT, Houston 1990-1993 Bryant, Junior, DE, San Francisco 1993-2001 Anderson, Eddie, E, Rochester 1922; Budka, Frank, DB, L.A. Rams 1964 Chicago Cardinals 1922-25; Chicago Bears 1923 Buoniconti, Nick, LB, Boston 1962-68; Miami 1969-74, 1976 Anderson, Hunk, G, Chicago Bears 1922-25 Burgmeier, Ted, S, Kansas City 1978 Angsman, Elmer, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1946-52 Burnell, Max, HB, Chicago Bears 1944 Askin, John, OT, Cleveland Browns 1987-88 Burris, Jeff, CB-S, Buffalo 1994-97; Indianapolis 1998-2001; Bagarus, Steve, HB, Washington 1945-46, 1948; Cincinnati 2002-03; New England 2004 LA Rams 1947 Calhoun, Mike, DT, San Francisco 1980; Tampa Bay 1980 Banas, Steve, QB, Detroit 1935; Philadelphia 1935 Banks, Robert, DE, Houston 1988, 1991; Cleveland 1989-90 Campbell, Carolos, DB, Tampa Bay, 2005 Campbell, Darrell, DT, Chicago 2004; Tampa Bay 2006-07 Barry, Norm, QB, Chicago Cardinals 1921; Green Bay 1921 Carberry, Glen, E, Buffalo 1923-24; Cleveland 1925 Battle, Arnaz, WR, San Francisco 2003-09; Carlson, John, TE, Seattle 2008-present Pittsburgh 2010-present Carney, John, K, Tampa Bay 1989; San Diego 1990-2000; Baujan, Harry, E, Cleveland 1920-21 New Orleans 2001-06; Kansas City 2007; NY Giants 2008 Bavaro, Mark, TE, NY Giants 1985-90; Cleveland 1992; Carollo, Joe, T, L.A. Rams 1962-68, 1971; Philadelphia 1969; Philadelphia 1993-1994 Cleveland 1972-73 Beams, Byron, T, Pittsburgh 1959-60; Houston 1961 Carroll, Jim, LB, N.Y. Giants 1965-66; Washington 1966-68; Becker, Doug, LB, Chicago Bears 1978; Buffalo 1978 N.Y. Jets 1969 Beinor, Ed, T, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41; Carter, Tom, DB, Washington 1993-96; Chicago, 1997-99; Washington 1941-42 Cincinnati 1999-2001 Belden, Bob, QB, Dallas 1969-70 Casper, Dave, TE, Oakland 1974-80; Houston 1980-83; Bell, Greg, RB, Buffalo 1984-87; L.A. Rams 1988-89; Minnesota 1983; L.A. Raiders 1984 L.A. Raiders 1990-91 Chryplewicz, Pete, TE, Detroit Lions 1997-2000; Oakland 2001 Bercich, Pete, LB, Minnesota 1994-2000 Cifelli, Gus, T, Detroit 1950-52; Green Bay 1953; Berezney, Pete, T, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1947; Philadelphia 1954; Pittsburgh 1954 Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Clausen, Jimmy, QB, Carolina 2010-present Berry, Bert, LB, Indianapolis 1997-99; Denver 2000-03; Clark, Willie, CB, San Diego 1994-96; Philadelphia 1997 Arizona 2004-09 Clasby, Bob, DT, St. Louis-Phoenix 1986-1990 Bertelli, Angelo, QB, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1946; Clatt, Corwin, FB, Chicago Cardinals 1948-49 Chicago Rockets 1947-48 Clements, Tom, QB, Kansas City 1980 Bettis, Jerome, FB, L.A./St. Louis Rams 1993-1995; Cobbins, Lyron, LB, Arizona 1997 Pittsburgh 1996-2005 Beuerlein, Steve, QB, L.A. Raiders 1987-90; Dallas 1991-92; Cofall, Stanley, HB, Cleveland 1920; N.Y. Giants 1921 Arizona 1993-94; Jacksonville 1995; Carolina 1996-2000; Coleman, Herb, C. Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Denver 2001-03 Collins, Greg, LB, San Francisco 1975; Seattle 1976; Black, Jordan, OL, Kansas City 2003-06; Houston 2007-08; Buffalo 1977 Jacksonville 2009-2010 Collins, Jerome, TE, St. Louis 2005-06; NY Giants 2007-08 Bleier, Rocky, RB, Pittsburgh 1968, 1971-80 Commisa, Vince, G, Boston 1944 Boiman, Rocky, LB, Tennessee 2002-05; Conjar, Larry, RB, Cleveland 1967; Philadelphia 1968; Indianapolis 2006-07; Kansas City 2008 Baltimore 1969-70 Bolcar, Ned, LB, Seattle 1990; Miami 1991-92 Connor, George, T-DT-LB, Chicago Bears 1948-55 Bradley, Luther, CB, Detroit 1978-81 Cook, Ed, T, Chicago Cardinals 1958-59; St. Louis 1960-65; Brennan, Mike, OT, Cincinnati 1990; Phoenix 1991; Atlanta 1966-67 Buffalo 1991-92 Brooks, Reggie, TB, Washington 1993-95; Tampa Bay 1996 Cooper, Deke, S, Carolina 2002, 2007; Jacksonville 2003-05; San Francisco 2006; Atlanta 2007-08 Brooks, Tony, FB, Philadelphia 1992-1993 Corgan, Mike, FB, Detroit 1943 Brown, Bobby, WR, Cleveland 2000 Notre Dame has had more than 400 different players who have gone on to appear on an active roster ineither the National Football League (1920-present), the American Football League (1960-69) or the All-American Football Conference (1946-49). Active players are in bold type:

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Jackson, Jarious, QB, Denver 2000-2004 Jansen, J.J., Green Bay 2008; Carolina 2009-10 Johnson, Anthony, FB, Indianapolis 1990-93; NY Jets 1994; Chicago 1995; Carolina 1995-2000; Jacksonville 2001 Johnson, Malcolm, WR, Pittsburgh 2000; NY Jets 2001 Jones, Andre, LB, Detroit 1992 Jones, Jerry, G, Decatur 1920; Rock Island 1922; Cleveland 1924 Jones, Jim, OT, Baltimore 2001; Pittsburgh 2004-05; Washington 2006 Jones, Julius, RB, Dallas 2004-07; Seattle 2008-10; New Orleans 2011 Jurkovic, Mirko, OG, Chicago 1992 Juzwik, Steve, HB, Washington 1942; Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-47; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Kadish, Mike, DT, Buffalo 1973-81 Kantor, Joe, RB, Washington 1966 Kasper, Tom, HB, Rochester 1923 Keefe, Emmett, G, Chicago Tigers 1920; Green Bay 1921; Rock Island 1921-22; Milwaukee 1922 Kell, Paul, T, Green Bay 1939-40 Kelley, Mike, T-G, Houston 1985-87; Philadelphia 1988 Kelly, Bob, HB, LA Dons (AAFC) 1947-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1949 Kelly, Jim, TE, Pittsburgh 1963; Philadelphia 1965, 1967 Kerr, Bill, E, L.A. Dons (AAFC) 1946 Kiel, Blair, QB, Tampa Bay 1984; Indianapolis 1986-87; Green Bay 1988-91 Kiley, Roger, E, Chicago Cardinals 1923 Kinder, Randy, RB, Philadelphia 1997-99 Knafelc, Greg, QB, New Orleans 1983 Knapp, Lindsay, OG, Kansas City 1993-1995; Green Bay 1995-96 Koken, Mike, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1933 Kosikowski, Frank, E, Cleveland (AAFC) 1948; Buffalo (AAFC) 1948 Kovatch, John, E, Washington 1942, 1946; Green Bay 1947 Kowalkowski, Scott, LB, Philadelphia 1991-93; Detroit 1994-2001 Koziak, Mike, G, Duluth 1924-25 Krimm, John, S, New Orleans 1982-83 Kuchta, Frank, C, Washington 1958-59; Denver 1960 Kuechenberg, Bob, G-T, Miami 1970-83 Kuharich, Joe, G, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41, 1945 Kulbitski, Vic, FB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-48 Kuntz, Pat, DE, Indianapolis 2009 Kunz, George, T, Atlanta 1969-74, Baltimore 1975-77, 1980 Kurth, Joe, T, Green Bay 1933-34 Lambeau, Earl (Curly), HB, Green Bay 1921-29 Lambert, Terrail, DB, San Francisco 2009; Indianapolis 2010; Miami 2011-present Lamonica, Daryle, QB, Buffalo 1963-66; Oakland 1967-74 Landri, Derek, DT, Jacksonville 2007-2009; Carolina 2009-present Lansing, Vince, T-G, Evansville 1921 Lanza, Chuck, C, Pittsburgh 1988-90 Larson, Fred, C, Chicago Bears 1922; Milwaukee 1923-24; Green Bay 1925; Chicago Cardinals 1929

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Green, Mark, HB, Chicago Bears 1989-1992 Greeney, Norm, G, Green Bay 1933; Pittsburgh 1934-35 Groom, Jerry, C, Chicago Cardinals 1951-55 Grunhard, Tim, C, Kansas City 1990-2000 Guglielmi, Ralph, QB, Washington 1955, 1958-60; St. Louis 1961; N.Y. Giants 1962-63; Philadelphia 1963 Haines, Kris, WR, Washington 1979; Chicago Bears 1979-81 Halperin, Robert, QB, Brooklyn 1932 Hanlon, Bob, HB-DB, Chicago Cardinals 1948; Pittsburgh 1949 Hanratty, Terry, QB, Pittsburgh 1969-75; Tampa Bay 1976 Hardy, Kevin, DE-DT, San Francisco 1968; Green Bay 1970; San Diego 1971-72 Harper, Deveron, DB, Carolina 2000-2003; New Orleans 2004 Harris, Ryan, OT, Denver 2007-present Harrison, Tyreo, ILB, Philadelphia 2002-04 Hart, Leon, E-FB, Detroit 1950-57 Hayes, Dave, E, Green Bay 1921-22 Hayes, Jerry, E, Rock Island 1921 Heap, Joe, HB, N.Y. Giants 1955 Hearden, Tom (Red), HB, Green Bay 1927-28; Chicago Bears 1928 Heck, Andy, OT, Seattle 1989-1993; Chicago 1994-98; Washington 1999-2000 Heenan, Pat, SE-DB, Washington 1960 Heldt, Mike, C, Indianapolis 1992-93 Heimkreiter, Steve, LB, Baltimore 1980 Helwig, John, G, Chicago Bears 1953-56 Hentrich, Craig, P, Green Bay 1994-97; Tennessee 1998-2009 Higgins, Luke, G, Baltimore (AAFC) 1947 Hilliard, Cedric, DT, Baltimore 2004-06 Holiday, Carlyle, WR, Arizona 2005; Green Bay 2006-08 Holohan, Pete, TE, San Diego 1981-87; L.A. Rams 1988-90; Kansas City 1991; Cleveland 1992 Holloway, Jabari, TE, New England 2001-02, Houston 2002-03, Washington 2004-05 Hornung, Paul, HB-K, Green Bay 1957-62, 1964-66 Howard, Bobbie, LB, Chicago 2000-2003 Howard, Joe, SE, Buffalo 1986-88; Washington 1989-91 Hoyte, Brandon, LB, Indianapolis 2006 Huarte, John, QB, Boston 1966-67; Philadelphia 1968; Kansas City 1970-71; Chicago Bears 1972 Huffman, Dave, C-G-T, Minnesota 1979-83, 1985-90 Huffman, Tim, G-T, Green Bay 1981-85 Hughes, Ernie, G, San Francisco 1978, 1980; N.Y. Giants 1981-83 Hunter, Art, C, Green Bay 1954; Cleveland 1956-59; L.A. Rams 1960-64; Pittsburgh 1965 Hunter, Al, RB, Seattle 1977-80 Hunter, Javin, WR, Baltimore 2002-04; Carolina 2004-05 Hunter, Tony, TE, Buffalo 1983-84; L.A. Rams 1985-87 Irons, Grant, DE, Buffalo 2002-03; Oakland 2004-06 Ismail, Raghib, WR, L.A./Oakland Raiders 1993-95; Carolina 1996-98; Dallas 1999-2002 Israel, Ron, DB, Washington 2002; Minnesota 2003; Denver 2004; Pittsburgh 2004-05 Izo, George, QB, St. Louis 1960; Washington 1961-64; Detroit 1965; Pittsburgh 1966

HERE COME THE IRISH

Ellis, Clarence, CB, Atlanta 1972-74 Enright, Rex, FB, Green Bay 1926-27 Evans, Fred, (Dippy), HB, Cleveland (AAFC) 1946; Buffalo (AAFC) 1947; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1947-48; Chicago Bears 1948 Faine, Jeff, C, Cleveland 2003-05; New Orleans 2006-07; Tampa Bay 2008-present Fanning, Mike, DE-DT, LA Rams 1975-82; Detroit 1983; Seattle 1984 Fasano, Anthony, TE, Dallas 2006-07; Miami 2008-present Feeney, Al, C, Canton 1920-21 Ferguson, Vagas, RB, New England 1980-82; Houston 1983; Cleveland 1983 Figaro, Cedric, LB, San Diego 1988-90; Cleveland 1991-92; St. Louis 1995-96 Fischer, Bill (Moose), T, Chicago Cardinals 1949-53 Fisher, Tony, RB, Green Bay 2002-05; St. Louis 2006 Fitzgerald, Freeman, C, Rock Island 1920-21 Fitzpatrick, D.J., K, Buffalo 2008 Flanigan, Jim, DT, Chicago 1994-2000; Green Bay 2001, San Francisco 2002-03; Philadelphia 2004 Foley, Tim, T, Baltimore 1981 Freeman, Marcus, TE, Baltimore 2007 Frome, Chris, DE, Chicago 2007 Furjanic, Tony, LB, Buffalo 1986-88; Miami 1988 Gandy, Mike, G, Chicago 2001-04; Buffalo 2004-06; Arizona 2007-2009 Gann, Mike, DE, Atlanta 1985-1993 Garvey, Hec, T, Chicago Bears 1922-25, Hartford 1926; Brooklyn 1926, 1930; N.Y. Giants 1927-28; Providence 1929; Staten Island 1931 Gasparella, Joe, QB-LB, Pittsburgh 1948, 1950-51; Chicago Cardinals 1951 Gatewood, Tom, WR, N.Y. Giants 1972-73 Gaul, Frank, T, N.Y. Bulldogs 1949 Gay, Bill, DB, Chicago Cardinals 1951-52 Gibson, Oliver, NG, Pittsburgh 1995-98; Cincinnati 1999-2003; Buffalo 2004 Givens, David, WR, New England 2002-05; Tennessee 2006-08 Gladieux, Bob, RB, Boston 1969; New England 1970-72; Buffalo 1970 Goeddeke, George, C-G, Denver 1967-72 Golic, Bob, LB-NT, New England 1979-82; Cleveland 1982-88; L.A. Raiders 1989-92 Golic, Mike, DT, Houston 1985-87; Philadelphia 1988-1992; Miami 1993 Gompers, Bill, HB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948 Goodspeed, Joey, RB, New Orleans 2001; San Diego 2003; St. Louis 2004-05; Minnesota 2006 Goolsby, Mike, LB, Dallas 2005, St. Louis 2006 Grant, Ryan, RB, NY Giants 2005; Green Bay 2007-present Grasmanis, Paul, DL, Chicago 1996-98; St. Louis 1999; Denver 1999-2000; Philadelphia 2001-05 Grimes, David, WR, Denver 2009; Kansas City 2010

IRISH IN THE PROS Lattner, Johnny, HB, Pittsburgh 1954 Law, John, T, Newark 1930 Laws, Trevor, DT, Philadelphia 2008-present Lawrence, Don, T, Washington 1959-61 Leahy, Bernie, HB, Chicago Bears 1932 Legree, Lance, DT, NY Giants 2002-2004; NY Jets 2004-05 Leitko, Travis, DL, Baltimore 2007 Lemek, Ray, G, Washington 1957-61; Pittsburgh 1962-65 Leonard, Bill, DE, Baltimore (AAFC) 1949 Leonard, Jim, FB-QB, Philadelphia 1934-37 Leopold, Bobby, LB, San Francisco 1980-83 LeVoir, Mark, OT, Chicago 2006-07; St. Louis 2008; New England 2009-10 Lind, MIke, FB, San Francisco 1963-67 Lisch, Rusty, QB-S, St. Louis 1980-83; Chicago Bears 1984 Livingstone, Bob, HB, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949; Buffalo (AAFC) 1949; Baltimore 1950 Longo, Tom, DB, N.Y. Giants 1969; St. Louis 1971 Lopienski, Tom, FB, Indianapolis 2003-04; Tampa Bay 2004-05 Lujack, Johnny, QB-DB, Chicago Bears 1948-51 Lyght, Todd, CB, L.A./St. Louis Rams 1991-2000, Detroit 2001-02 Lynch, Dick, DB, Washington 1958; N.Y. Giants 1959-66 Lynch, Jim, LB, Kansas City 1967-77 MacAfee, Ken, TE, San Francisco 1978-79 Mack, Bill (Red), FL, Pittsburgh 1961-63, 1965; Philadelphia 1964; Atlanta 1966; Green Bay 1966 Maddock, Bob, G, Chicago Cardinals 1942; 1946 Maggioli, Chick, HB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948; Detroit 1949; Baltimore 1950 Mahalic, Drew, LB, San Diego 1975; Philadelphia 1976-78 Mahan, Sean, OG, Tampa Bay 2003-06; Pittsburgh 2007-08; Pittsburgh 2008 Malone, Grover (Molly), HB, Chicago Tigers 1920; Green Bay 1921; Akron 1923 Marelli, Ray, G, Chicago Cardinals 1928 Martin, Dave, LB, Kansas City 1968; Chicago Bears 1969 Martin, Jim, LB-K, Cleveland 1950; Detroit 1951-61; Baltimore 1963; Washington 1964 Martz, Bob, OT, Tampa, 1991 Marx, Greg, DE, Atlanta 1973 Mastrangelo, John, G, Pittsburgh 1947-48; N.Y. Yankees (AAFC) 1949; N.Y. Giants 1950 Mavraides, Menil (Minnie), G, Philadelphia 1954, 1957 Mayer, Frank, G, Green Bay 1927 Mayes, Derrick, WR, Green Bay 1996-98; Seattle 1999-2000; Kansas City 2001 Mayl, Gene, E, Dayton 1925-26 Mays, Corey, LB, New England 2006-07; Cincinnati 2008; Kansas City 2009-present McBride, Oscar, TE, Arizona 1995-96 McCarthy, Kyle, SS, Denver 2010-present McCoy, Mike, DT, Green Bay 1970-76; Oakland 1977-78; N.Y. Giants 1979-80; Detroit 1980

186

McDonald, Devon, LB, Indianapolis 1993-95; Arizona 1996 McGill, Karmeeleyah, LB, Cincinnati 1993 McGill, Mike, LB, Minnesota 1968-70; St. Louis 1971-72 McGuire, Gene, C, New Orleans 1992-93; Green Bay 1995; Miami 1995 McInerny, Arnold, C-FB, Chicago Cardinals 1920-27 McKnight Rhema, WR, New Orleans 2007 McMullan, John, G, N.Y. Titans 1960-61 McNulty, Paul, E, Chicago Cardinals 1924-25 Meagher, Jack, E, Chicago Tigers 1920 Mehre, Harry, C, Minneapolis 1923-24 Mello, Jim, FB, Boston 1947; L.A. Rams 1948; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Detroit 1949 Mergenthal, Art, G, Cleveland 1945; L.A. Rams 1946 Meyer, John, LB, Houston 1966 Mieszkowski, Ed, T, Brooklyn (AAFC) 1946-47 Miller, Don, HB, Providence 1925 Millner, Wayne, E, Boston 1936; Washington 1937-41, 1945 Minor, Kory, LB, Carolina 2000-02 Mirer, Rick, QB, Seattle 1993-96; Chicago 1997; Green Bay 1998; N.Y. Jets 1999; San Francisco 2000-01; Oakland 2002-03; Detroit 2004-05 Mohardt, Johnny, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1922-23; Racine 1924; Chicago Bears 1925 Molinaro, Jim, OL, Washington 2004-06; Dallas 2007 Montana, Joe, QB, San Francisco 1979-1992; Kansas City 1993-94 Moriarty, Larry, RB, Houston 1983-86; Kansas City 1986-91 Moynihan, Tim, C, Chicago Cardinals 1932-33 Mundee, Fred, C, Chicago Bears 1943-45 Murray, Jason, FB, Cincinnati 2002-06 Mutscheller, Jim, E-TE, Baltimore 1954-61 Ndukwe, Chinedum, S, Cincinnati 2007-present Nemeth, Steve, HB-QB, Cleveland 1945; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946; Baltimore (AAFC) 1947 Niehaus, Steve, DT, Seattle 1976-78; Minnesota 1979 Norman, Todd, T, Seattle 1995 O’Boyle, Harry, HB, Green Bay 1928-29, 1932; Philadelphia 1933 O’Connor, Bill (Zeke), E, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948; Cleveland (AAFC) 1949; N.Y. Yankees 1951 O’Leary, Dan, TE, Buffalo 2001; Pittsburgh 2002; NY Giants 2003 Olsen, Eric, OG, Denver 2010-present O’Malley, Jim, LB, Denver 1973-75 O’Neil, Bob, G, Pittsburgh 1956-57; N.Y. Titans 1961 Oriard, Mike, C, Kansas City 1970-73 Ostrowski, Chet, DE, Washington 1954-59 Owens, John, TE, Detroit 2002-03, 2008; Chicago 2004; Cleveland 2005; New Orleans 2006-07; Seattle 2009, Oakland 2010 Page, Alan, DT, Minnesota 1967-78; Chicago Bears 1978-81 Palmer, Billy, TE, Washington 2005 Palumbo, Sam, LB, Cleveland 1955-56; Green Bay 1957; Buffalo 1960 Panelli, John (Pep), FB-LB, Detroit 1949-50; Chicago Cardinals 1951-53

Pasquesi, Tony, DT, Chicago Cardinals 1955-57 Patulski, Walt, DE, Buffalo 1972-75; St. Louis 1977 Pauly, Greg, DT, Chicago 2005 Pearson, Dud, QB, Racine 1922 Pergine, John, LB, L.A. Rams 1969-72; Washington 1973-75 Petitbon, John, HB, Dallas 1952; Cleveland 1955-56; Green Bay 1957 Petitgout, Luke, OL, N.Y. Giants 1999-2006; Tampa Bay 2007 Peterson, Anthony, LB, San Francisco 1994-96; Chicago 1997; San Francisco 1998-99; Washington 2000 Phelan, Bob, HB, Toledo 1922; Rock Island 1923-24 Piepul, Milt, FB, Detroit 1941 Pietrosante, Nick, FB, Detroit 1959-65; Cleveland 1966-67 Pinkett, Allen, RB, Houston 1986-91 Pliska, Joe, HB, Hammond 1920-21 Pivarnik, Joe, G, Philadelphia 1936 Pivec, Dave, TE, L.A. Rams 1966-68; Denver 1969 Pottios, Myron, LB, Pittsburgh 1961, 1963-65; L.A. Rams 1966-70; Washington 1971-74 Powers, John, SE, Pittsburgh 1962-66 Powlus, Ron, QB, Philadelphia 2000-2001 Pozderac, Phil, T, Dallas 1982-87 Pritchett, Wes, LB, Buffalo 1989-90; Atlanta 1991 Puplis, Andy, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1943 Quinn, Brady, QB, Cleveland 2007-2009; Denver 2010-present Quinn, Steve, C, Houston 1968 Rassas, Nick, DB, Atlanta 1966-68 Ratigan, Brian, LB, Indianapolis 1994 Ratkowski, Ray, HB, Boston 1961 Ratterman, George, QB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-49; NY Yankees 1950-51; Cleveland 1952-56 Regner, Tom, G-T, Houston 1967-72 Rehder, Tom, OT, New England 1988-89; N.Y. Giants 1990; Minnesota 1992 Reilly, Jim, G, Buffalo 1970-71 Richardson, Mike, CB, New England 2007-09; Kansas City 2010; Indianapolis 2011-present Ridder, Tim, OG, Indianapolis 2001-02 Riffle, Chuck, G, Cleveland 1944; N.Y. Yankees (AAFC) 1946-48 Rogers, John, C, Cincinnati 1933-34 Rosenthal, Mike, OL, N.Y. Giants 1999-2002; Minnesota 2003-06; Miami 2007-08 Rossum, Allen, CB, Philadelphia 1998-2000; Green Bay 2000-01; Atlanta 2002-07; San Francisco 2008-09 Ruddy, Tim, C, Miami 1994-2003 Rudnick, Tim, S, Baltimore 1974 Rudolph, Kyle, TE, Minnesota 2011-present Ruetz, Joe, G, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1946, 1948 Rutkowski, Ed, HB-FL-QB, Buffalo 1963-66 Ryan, Jim, HB, Rock Island 1924; Chicago Cardinals 1924 Ryan, Tim,OG, Tampa 1991-1993 Rydzewski, Frank, T, Cleveland 1920; Chicago Tigers 1920; Hammond 1920, 1922-26; Chicago Cardinals 1921; Chicago Bears 1923; Milwaukee 1925

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

HISTORY & RECORDS UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 187

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COACHES & STAFF

Waymer, Dave, CB, New Orleans 1980-89; San Francisco 1990-91, L.A. Raiders 1992 Weaver, Anthony, DT, Baltimore 2002-05; Houston 2006-08 Wendell, Marty, G, Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949 Weston, Jeff, DT, N.Y. Giants 1979-82 Wetoska, Bob, T, Chicago Bears 1960-69 Whipple, Ray, E, Detroit 1920 White, Jim, T, N.Y. Giants 1946-50 Whittington, Mike, LB, N.Y. Giants 1980-83 Wightkin, Bill, T-DE, Chicago Bears 1950-57 Williams, Bob, QB, Chicago Bears 1951-52, 1955 Williams, Brock, CB, New England 2001-02; Oakland 2003-04; Cincinnati 2004, Oakland 2004-05 Williams, George, DT, Cleveland 1992 Williams, Joel, TE, Miami 1987 Williams, Larry, G, Cleveland 1986-88; San Diego 1989; New Orleans 1990-91; New England 1992 Wisne, Jerry, OL, Chicago 1999-2000; Minnesota 2001; Houston 2002; Green Bay 2003 Wolski, Bill, HB, Atlanta 1966 Wooden Shawn, S, Miami 1996-99; Chicago 2000; Miami 2001-05 Worden, Neil (Bull), FB, Philadelphia 1954, 1957 Wunsch, Harry, G, Green Bay 1934 Wynn, Renaldo, DT, Jacksonville 1997-2001; Washington 2002-07; NY Giants 2008; Washington 2009 Wynne, Chet, FB, Rochester 1922 Wynne, Elmer, FB, Chicago Bears 1928; Dayton 1929 Yarr, Tom, C, Chicago Cardinals 1933 Yonakor, John, E-DE, Cleveland (AAFC) 1946-49; N.Y. Yankees 1950; 1952 Young, Bryant, DT, San Francisco 1994-07 Young, Sam, OT, Dallas 2010-present Zalejski, Ernie, HB, Baltimore 1950 Zbikowski, Tom, SS, Baltimore 2008-present Zeigler, Dusty, G, Buffalo 1996-99; N.Y. Giants 2000-02 Zellars, Ray, FB, New Orleans 1995-1998 Zilly, Jack, E, L.A. Rams 1947-51; Philadelphia 1952 Zoia, Clyde, G, Chicago Cardinals 1920-23 Zontini, Lou, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1940-41; Cleveland 1944; Buffalo (AAFC) 1946 Zorich, Chris, DT, Chicago 1991-97; Washington 1997

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Stonebreaker, Michael, LB, Chicago 1991; Atlanta 1993-94 Stovall, Maurice, WR, Tampa Bay 2006-present Streeter, George, SS, Chicago Bears 1989; L.A. Raiders 1990 Strohmeyer, George, C, Brooklyn (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949 Stuhldreher, Harry, QB, Brooklyn 1926 Sullivan, John, C, Minnesota 2008-present Sullivan, George, E, Boston 1948 Swatland, Dick, G, Houston 1968 Swistowicz, Mike, FB, N.Y. Yankees 1950; Chicago Cardinals 1950 Sylvester, Steve, G-T-C, Oakland 1975-81; L.A. Raiders 1982-83 Szymanski, Dick, C-LB, Baltimore 1955, 1957-68 Szymanski, Frank, C-LB, Detroit 1945-47; Philadelphia 1948; Chicago 1949 Tate, Golden, WR, Seattle 2010-present Tatum, Kinnon, LB, Carolina 1997-99; Tampa Bay 2000 Taylor, Aaron, G, Green Bay 1994-97; San Diego 1998-99 Taylor, Bobby, CB, Philadelphia 1995-2003; Seattle 2004-05 Terlep, George, QB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1946-48; Cleveland (AAFC) 1948 Terrell, Pat, FS, Los Angeles Rams 1990-93; N.Y. Jets 1994-1995; Carolina 1995-97; Green Bay 1998 Thayer, Tom, G-C, Chicago Bears 1985-92; Miami 1993 Theismann, Joe, QB-KR, Washington 1974-85 Thomas, Bob, K, Chicago Bears 1975-84; Detroit 1982; San Diego 1985 Thomas, Travis, RB, Cleveland 2008 Tobin, George, G, N.Y. Giants 1947 Toneff, Bob, DT, San Francisco 1952, 1954-58; Washington 1959-64 Tonelli, Mario, HB, Chicago Cardinals 1940, 1945 Toran, Stacey, S, L.A. Raiders 1984-88 Trafton, George, C, Decatur 1920; Chicago Staleys 1921; Chicago Bears 1922-32 Tripucka, Frank, QB, Philadelphia 1949; Detroit 1949; Chicago Cardinals Dallas 1952; Denver 1960-63 Tuck, Justin, DE, NY Giants 2005-present Turkovich, Michael, OT, Dallas 2009, NY Jets 2010 Urban, Gasper, G, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Vairo, Dom, E, Green Bay 1935 Varrichione, Frank, T, Pittsburgh 1955-60; L.A. Rams 1961-65 Vasys, Arunas, LB, Philadelphia 1966-68 Vergara, George, E, Green Bay 1925 Vollers, Kurt, T, Indianapolis 2002; Dallas 2002-05 Walker, Darius, RB, Houston 2007-08; Denver 2009 Wallace, John, E, Chicago Bears 1928; Dayton 1929 Wallner, Fred, G, Chicago Cardinals 1951-52, 1954-55; Houston 1960 Walsh, Bill, C, Pittsburgh 1949-54 Walton, Shane, CB, St. Louis 2003; Pittsburgh 2004 Ward, Gillie, T, Dayton 1923 Watson, Courtney, LB, New Orleans 2004-06 Watters, Ricky, RB, San Francisco 1991-1994; Philadelphia 1995-97; Seattle 1998-2001

HERE COME THE IRISH

Rykovich, Julie, HB-DB, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-48; Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948; Chicago Bears 1949-51 Rymkus, Lou, T, Washington 1943; Cleveland 1946-51 Santucci, Dan, OL, Cincinnati 2007-10 Sapp, Gerome, SS, Baltimore 2003-2004; Indianapolis 2004-05; Baltimore 2006-08 Savoldi, Joe, FB, Chicago Bears 1930 Scarpitto, Bob, FL-P, San Diego 1961; Denver 1962-67; Boston 1968 Schaefer, Don, FB, Philadelphia 1956 Scharer, Eddie, QB, Detroit 1926, 1928; Pottsville 1927 Schoen, Tom, S, Cleveland 1970 Scholtz, Bob, C, Detroit 1960-64; N.Y. Giants 1965-66 Schrader, Jim, C, Washington 1954, 1956-61; Philadelphia 1962-64 Schwapp, Asaph, FB, Dallas 2009 Scibelli, Joe, G, L.A. Rams 1961-75 Scott, Vince, G, Buffalo (AAFC) 1947-48 Scully, John G-C, Atlanta 1981-90 Seiler, Paul, T-C, N.Y. Jets 1967, 1969; Oakland 1971-73 Setta, Nick, K, Chicago 2005; Buffalo 2006 Seyfrit, Frank (Si), E, Toledo 1923; Hammond 1924 Seymour, Jim, WR, Chicago Bears 1970-72 Shellogg, Alec, T, Brooklyn 1939; Chicago Bears 1939 Shelton, Matt, WR, New England 2006 Signaigo, Joe, OG-DG, NY (AAFC) 1948-49; NY Yankees 1950 Simmons, Floyd, HB, Chicago Rockets (AAFC) 1948 Sitko, Emil (Red), HB, San Francisco 1950; Chicago Cardinals 1951-52 Skoglund, Bob, E, Green Bay 1947 Slackford, Fred, FB, Dayton 1920; Canton 1921 Smagala, Stan, CB, Dallas 1990; Pittsburgh 1992-93 Smith, Chris, FB Kansas City 1986-87 Smith, Dick (Red), QB, Green Bay 1927, 1929; N.Y. Yankees 1928; Newark 1930; N.Y. Giants 1931 Smith, Hunter, P, Indianapolis 1999-08; Washington 2009 Smith, Irv, TE, New Orleans 1993-97; San Francisco 1998; Cleveland 1999-2000 Smith, Rod, DB, New England 1992-94; Carolina 1995-98; Green Bay 1998 Smith, Tony, SE, Kansas City 1992 Snow, Jack, SE, L.A. Rams 1965-75 Snowden, Jim, T-DE, Washington 1965-71 Spaniel, Frank, HB, Baltimore 1950; Washington 1950 Stams, Frank, DE, L.A. Rams 1989-91, Cleveland 1992-94; Carolina 1995 Statuto, Art, C, Buffalo (AAFC) 1948-49; Los Angeles Rams 1950 Steinkemper, Bill, T, Chicago Bears 1943 Stenger, Brian, LB, Pittsburgh 1969-72; New England 1973 Stevenson, Dan, G, New England 2006-07; Houston 2008-09 Stevenson, Mark, G, Columbus 1922 Stewart, Ralph, C-LB, NY (AAFC) 1947-48; Baltimore (AAFC) 1948 Stickles, Monty, TE, San Francisco 1960-67; New Orleans 1968

IRISH DRAFT PICKS Since the National Football League began drafting players in 1936 — starting with the initial draft on February 8, 1936, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia — 467 Notre Dame football players have been chosen by NFL teams, according to the NFL. Based on the statistics provided by the NFL, Notre Dame has had 61 first-round draft picks, beginning with Bill Shakespeare by Pittsburgh in 1936. Overall, the Irish have had five players (tied with USC for most) chosen as the first pick in the entire draft—QB Angelo Bertelli by Boston in 1944, QB Frank Dancewicz by Boston in 1946, E Leon Hart by Detroit in 1950, B Paul Hornung by Green Bay in 1957 and DT Walt Patulski by Buffalo in 1972. Here’s a listing of first-round selections by current NFL teams with the overall pick in parentheses: 1936 1944 1945 1946

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B Bill Shakespeare, Pittsburgh (3) QB Angelo Bertelli, Boston (1) B Creighton Miller, Brooklyn (3) B Frank Szymanski, Detroit (6) E John Yonakor, Philadelphia (9) QB Frank Dancewicz, Boston (1) QB John Lujack, Chicago (4) T George Connor, New York Giants (5) B Emil Sitko, Los Angeles Rams (10) QB Frank Tripucka, Philadelphia (9) G Bill Fischer, Phoenix (10) E Leon Hart, Detroit (1) B Bob Williams, Chicago (2) C Jerry Groom, Phoenix (6) T Art Hunter, Green Bay (2) B John Lattner, Pittsburgh (7) B Neil Worden, Philadelphia (9) QB Ralph Guglielmi, Washington (3) T Frank Varrichione, Pittsburgh (6) B Joe Heap, New York Giants (8) B Paul Hornung, Green Bay (1) B Nick Pietrosante, Detroit (6) QB George Izo, New York Jets, Phoenix (2) E Monty Stickles, San Diego, San Francisco (11) WR Jack Snow, Minnesota (8) DT Alan Page, Minnesota (15) G Tom Regner, Houston (23) G Tom Seiler, New York Jets (12) DE Kevin Hardy, New Orleans (7) T George Kunz, Atlanta (2) E Jim Seymour, Los Angeles Rams (10) DT Mike McCoy, Green Bay (2) DE Walt Patulski, Buffalo (1) DB Clarence Ellis, Atlanta (15) DT Mike Kadish, Miami (25) DT Mike Fanning, Los Angeles Rams (9) DT Steve Niehaus, Seattle (2) TE Ken MacAfee, San Francisco (7) DE Ross Browner, Cincinnati (8) DB Luther Bradley, Detroit (11) RB Vagas Ferguson, New England (25) LB Bob Crable, New York Jets (23) TE Tony Hunter, Buffalo (12) RB Greg Bell, Buffalo (26) DT Eric Dorsey, New York Giants (19) WR Tim Brown, Los Angeles Raiders (6) OT Andy Heck, Seattle (15) CB Todd Lyght, Los Angeles Rams (5) TE Derek Brown, New York Giants (14)

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QB Rick Mirer, Seattle (2) FB Jerome Bettis, Los Angeles Rams (10) CB Tom Carter, Washington (17) TE Irv Smith, New Orleans (20) DT Bryant Young, San Francisco (7) OG Aaron Taylor, Green Bay (16) FS Jeff Burris, Buffalo (27) DE Renaldo Wynn, Jacksonville (21) OT Luke Petitgout, New York Giants (19) C Jeff Faine, Cleveland (21) QB Brady Quinn, Cleveland (22)

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1945 1. 1. 3. Here’s a complete listing of all Notre Dame draft picks, 4. including three years worth of All-America Football 6. Conference picks in 1947-49: 6. 1936 6. 1. Bill Shakespeare, B, Pittsburgh (3) 7. 3. Andy Pilney, B, Detroit (26) 10. 7. Marty Peters, E, Pittsburgh (57) 12. 7. Wally Fromhart, B, Green Bay (61) 15. 8. Wayne Millner, E, Boston (65) 16. 22. 1938 23. 5. Chuck Sweeney, E, Green Bay (37) 30. 10. Pat McCarty, C, Pittsburgh (84) 12. Joe Kuharich, G, Pittsburgh (104) 1946 1. 1939 1. 6. Ed Beinor, T, Brooklyn (46) 1. 8. Paul Kell, T, Green Bay (69) 1. 9. Earl Brown, E, Chicago Cardinals (71) 3. 17. Ed Longhi, C, Pittsburgh (152) 7. 19. Ed Simonich, B, Chicago Bears (176) 7. 21. Bill Hofer, B, Green Bay (194) 9. 21. Mario Tonelli, B, N.Y. Giants (195) 10. 13. 1940 14. 14. Bud Kerr, E, Green Bay (129) 15. 19. Tad Harvey, T, Pittsburgh (173) 17. 22. Steve Sitko, B, Washington (198) 17. 20. 1941 20. 11. Milt Piepul, B, Detroit (95) 16. Bob Osterman, C, Chicago Bears (148) NFL 17. Bob Saggau, B, Green Bay (157) 1947 3. 1942 6. 13. John Kovatch, E, Washington (116) 10. 21. Steve Juzwik, B, Washington (191) 13. 15. 1943 26. 3. Fred (Dippy) Evans, B, Chicago Bears (24) 27. 5. Bob Dove, E, Washington (40) 6. Wally Ziemba, C, Washington (50) AAFC 7. Lou Rymkus T, Washington (60) 1947 13. Tom Brock, C, Green Bay (118) 1. 13. Harry Wright, G, Washington (120) 2. 26. Bob Neff, T, Philadelphia (242) 5. 30. Dick Creevy B, Chicago Bears (289) 6. 8. 1944 8. 1. Angelo Bertelli, QB, Boston (1) 14. 1. Creighton Miller, B, Brooklyn (3) 14. 9. Matt Bolger, E, Detroit (79) 16.

Pat Filley, G, Cleveland (119) Bob McBride, G, Cleveland (196) John Creevey, B, Cleveland (218) John McGinnis, E, Chicago Cardinals (253) Bill Earley, B, Chicago Cardinals (275) Russell (Pete) Ashbaugh, B, Pittsburgh (283) Stan Kudlacz, C, Cleveland (329)

Frank Szymanski, C, Detroit (6) John Yonakor, E, Philadelphia (9) John (Tree) Adams, T, Washington (23) Jack Zilly, E, L.A. Rams (32) Corwin (Cornie) Clatt, B, Chicago Cardinals (45) Jim Mello, B, Boston (47) Gerry Cowhig, B, Cleveland (48) Ziggy Czarobski, T, Chicago Cardinals (55) Bill Huber, E, Chicago Cardinals (88) Herb Coleman, C, Boston (113) George Connor, T, Pittsburgh (145) John Creevey, B, Chicago Bears (159) Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Bears (225) Luke Higgins, T, Cleveland (235) Paul Limont, E, Detroit (313)

Frank Dancewicz, QB, Boston (1) Johnny Lujack, QB, Chicago Bears (4) George Connor, T, N.Y. Giants (5) Emil Sitko, B, L.A. Rams (10) Elmer Angsman, B, Chicago Cardinals (16) Ed Mieszkowski, T, Boston (52) Pete Berezney, T, Detroit (58) Bob Skoglund, E, Washington (79) Joe Signaigo, G, L.A. Rams (90) George Strohmeyer, C, L.A. Rams (120) Bob Palladino, B, L.A. Rams (130) Fred Rovai, G, Chicago Cardinals Gasper Urban, G, L.A. Rams (160) Jerry Ford, E, L.A. Rams (180) Bill Heywood, B, Chicago Cardinals (181) Frank Ruggerio, B, Boston (182)

John Mastrangelo, G, Pittsburgh (16) George Sullivan, T, Boston (37) Bob Kelly, B, Green Bay (81) Bob Skoglund, E, Green Bay (111) John Fallon, T, N.Y. Giants (134) Ralph Stewart, C, N.Y. Giants (244) Bob Palladino, B, Green Bay (250)

George Sullivan, T, Chicago Rockets (4) Gerry Cohwig, B, Cleveland (16) John Mastrangelo, G, Buffalo (34) Jack Zilly, E, San Francisco (46) Matt Bolger, E, Chicago Rockets (60) George Strohmeyer, C, N.Y. Yankees (63) Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Rockets (108) Joe Signaigo, B, Cleveland (112) Frank Kosikowski, E, Buffalo (122) Johnny Lujack, QB, Chicago Rockets

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Joe Gasperella, B, Pittsburgh (43) Marty Wendell, G, Philadelphia (63) George Ratterman, QB, Boston (139) Jack Fallon, G, Chicago Bears (152) Bill O’Connor, G, L.A. Rams (160) Floyd Simmons, B, Pittsburgh (223) Coy McGee, B, Detroit (227) John Panelli, B, Green Bay (271) Art Statuto, C, Philadelphia (292) Bill Fischer, G, Chicago Cardinals (300)

NFL 1949 1. 1. 2. 3. 5. 8. 20. 24.

Frank Tripuka, QB, Philadelphia (9) Bill Fischer, G, Chicago Cardinals (10) John Panelli, B, Detroit (12) Bill Walsh, C, Pittsburgh (26) Terry Brennan, B, Philadelphia (51) Bill Wightkin, E, Chicago Bears (79) Frank Gaul, T, Boston (193) Don McAuliffe, B, N.Y. Giants (235)

1950 1. 2. 4. 5. 5. 5. 7. 10. 11. 18. 19. 19. 30.

Leon Hart, E, Detroit (1) Jim Martin, E, Cleveland (26) Larry Coutre, B, Green Bay (43) Mike Swistowicz, B, N.Y. Bulldogs (55) Frank Spaniel, B, Washington (58) Ernie Zalejski, B, Chicago Bears (62) Bill Gay, B, Chicago Cardinals (85) Walt Grothaus, C, Chicago Cardinals (125) John Helwig, G, Chicago Bears (140) Ray Espenan, E, Chicago Cardinals (229) Gus Cifelli, T, Detroit (239) Frank Gaul, T, Pittsburgh (242) Ed Hudak, T, Pittsburgh (386)

Bob Williams, QB, Chicago Bears (2) Jerry Groom, C, Chicago Cardinals (6) Jack Landry, B, Chicago Cardinals (139) Fred Wallner, G, Chicago Cardinals (235) Bob Livingstone, B, Chicago Cardinals (343)

1952 2. 7. 10.

Bob Toneff, T, San Francisco (22) John Petitbon, B, N.Y. Yankees (74) Chet Ostrowski, E, Washington (115)

1954 1. 1. 1. 2. 4. 4. 6. 10. 15. 18. 28.

1960 (NFL) 1. George Izo, B, Chicago Cardinals (2) 1. Monty Stickles, E, San Francisco (11) 3. Bob Scholtz, C, Detroit (27) 12. Jim Crotty, HB, Washington/Dallas (136) 17. Mike Graney, E, Philadelphia/Buffalo (200)

Art Hunter, T, Green Bay (2) Johnny Lattner, B, Pittsburgh (7) Neil Worden, B, Philadelphia (9) Jim Schrader, C, Washington (20) Frank Paterra, B, Chicago Bears (42) Minnie Mavraides, G, Philadelphia (45) Tom McHugh, B, Chicago Cardinals Joe Katchik, E, L.A. Rams Sam Palumbo, G, San Francisco Don Penza, E, Pittsburgh Joe Bush, G, Pittsburgh

1955 1. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 6. 24.

Ralph Guglielmi, QB, Washington (3) Frank Varrichione, T, Pittsburgh (6) Joe Heap, B, N.Y. Giants (8) Dick Szymanski, C, Baltimore (16) Tony Pasquesi, T, Chicago Cardinals (32) Paul Reynolds, B, Cleveland (41) Sam Palumbo, C, Cleveland (49) Dan Shannon, E, Chicago Bears (63) Bob Ready, T, Washington (279)

1956 3. 9. 13. 14. 15. 19. 21. 21. 22. 29.

Don Schaefer, B, Philadelphia (28) Wayne Edmonds, G, Pittsburgh (100) Jim Mense, C, Green Bay (152) John McMullan, G, N.Y. Giants (165) Dick Fitzgerald, B, Chicago Bears (178) Ray Lemek, G, Washington (227) Gene Martell, T, Pittsburgh (244) Gene Kapish, E, Cleveland (253) George Nicula, T, Washington (262) Pat Bisceglia, G, Washington (347)

1957 1. 12. 13. 20.

Paul Hornung, B, Green Bay (1) Ed Sullivan, C, Green Bay (135) Jim Morse, B, Green Bay (148) Byron Beams, T, L.A. Rams (232)

1958 6. 9. 10.

Dick Lynch, B, Washington (66) Frank Kuchta, C, Washington (102) Aubrey Lewis, B, Chicago Bears (113)

1959 1. 5. 5. 7. 10. 10.

Nick Pietrosante, B, Detroit (6) Bob Wetoska, T, Washington (49) Frank Geremia, T, San Francisco (54) Don Lawrence, T, Washington (76) Ron Toth, T, Washington (113) Bronko Nagurski, T, San Francisco (114)

1960 (AFL) no record of order George Izo, B, N.Y. Titans Monty Stickles, E, L.A. Chargers Bob Scholtz, C, L.A. Chargers Jim Crotty, HB, Dallas Texans Mike Graney, E, Buffalo 1961 (NFL) 2. Myron Pottios, LB, Pittsburgh (19) 10. Joe Scibelli, HB, L.A. Rams (130) 10. Bill (Red) Mack, B, Pittsburgh (131) 20. Ray Ratkowski, B, Green Bay (218) 1961 (AFL) 3. Myron Pottios, LB, Oakland 9. Bob Scarpitto, HB, L.A. Chargers 10. Joe Scibelli, HB, N.Y. Titans 23. Bill (Red) Mack, B, Buffalo 27. Ray Ratkowski, B, Boston 1962 (NFL) 2. Joe Carollo, T, L.A. Rams (16) 2. Bob Bill, T, N.Y. Giants (26) 5. Mike Lind, HB, San Francisco (64) 9. John Powers, E, Pittsburgh (117) 13. Joe Perkowski, B, Chicago Bears (175) 1962 (AFL) 4. Bob Bill, T, San Diego (31) 13. Nick Buoniconti, G, Boston (102) 18. Joe Carollo, T, L.A. Dallas Texans (139) 19. Mike Lind, HB, San Diego (152) 1963 (NFL) 10. Ed Hoerster, LB, Chicago Bears (137) 12. Daryle Lamonica, QB, Green Bay (168) 16. John Slafkosky, T, St. Louis (213) 1963 (AFL) 9. Ed Burke, T, Houston (70) 16. Ed Hoerster, LB, Buffalo (124) 24. Daryle Lamonica, QB, Buffalo (188) 1964 (NFL) 2. Jim Kelly, E, Pittsburgh (28) 4. Paul Costa, B, Green Bay (55) 4. Frank Budka, HB, Chicago Bears (56) 5. Jim Snowden, FB, Washington (59) 8. George Bednar, G, St. Louis (104) 13. Tom MacDonald, B, Washington (171) 17. Dave Humenik, T, N.Y. Giants (236)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 189

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

1951 1. 1. 12. 20. 29.

Don Beck, B, N.Y. Giants (94) Bob O’Neil, E, Pittsburgh (173) Jack Alessandrini, G, Baltimore (338) Bill Gaudreau, B, Chicago Cardinals (351)

HISTORY & RECORDS

John Panelli, B, N.Y. Yankees (13) Frank Gaul, G, Buffalo (35)

1953 8. 15. 29. 30.

Al Ecuyer, G, N.Y. Giants (214) Norm Odyniec, B, Washington (316) Bob Williams, B, Chicago Bears (332) Dick Loncar, T, Pittsburgh (343) Angelo Mosca, T, Philadelphia (350)

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AAFC 1949 2. 5.

18. 27. 28. 29. 30.

COACHES & STAFF

Bill Gompers, B, Buffalo (16) Bill O’Connor, E, Buffalo (24) Bill Walsh, C, Chicago Rockets (25) Marty Wendell, G, Buffalo (33) Doug Waybright, E, Buffalo (119) Russell (Pete) Ashbaugh, B, Cleveland (129) John Panelli, B, N.Y. Yankees (184)

Jim Mutscheller, E, N.Y. Yankees (134) Dave Flood, B, Pittsburgh (150) Paul Burns, G, N.Y. Giants (191) Billy Barrett, B, Green Bay (327)

THE FIGHTING IRISH

AAFC 1948 3. 4. 5. 6. 18. 19. 26.

12. 13. 16. 28.

HERE COME THE IRISH

NFL 1948 6. 8. 16. 17. 18. 24. 25. 29. 21. 32.

IRISH DRAFT PICKS 1964 (AFL) 2. Jim Kelly, E, Boston (13) 3. George Bednar, G, Oakland (23) 15. John Simon, E, Kansas City (50) 10. Clay Stephens, E, Kansas City (73) 14. Paul Costa, B, Kansas City (106) 15. Jim Snowden, FB, Kansas City (114) 17. Bob Lehmann, G-LB, N.Y. Jets (131) 23. Dave Humenik, T, N.Y. Boston (180) 1965 (NFL) 1. Jack Snow, E, Minnesota (8) 6. Tony Carey, HB, Chicago Bears (73) 6. John Huarte, QB, Philadelphia(76) 8. John Meyer, LB, St. Louis (110) 12. Jim Carroll, LB, N.Y. Giants (155) 14. Dave Pivec, E, Chicago Bears (185) 14. Tom Longo, B, Philadelphia (188) 18. Dick Arrington, G, Cleveland (251) 1965 (AFL) 2. John Huarte, QB, N.Y. Jets 4. Dick Arrington, G, Boston 7. Jack Snow, E, San Diego 9. Tony Carey, HB, San Diego 14. Tom Longo, B, Philadelphia/Oakland 1966 (NFL) 2. Nick Rassas, DB, Atlanta (17) 2. Nick Eddy, HB, Detroit (24) 3. Phil Sheridan, E, Atlanta (48) 4. Pete Duranko, DE-LB, Cleveland (61) 5. Bill Wolski, HB, Atlanta (65) 8. Tom Talaga, E, Cleveland (123) 16. Arunas Vasys, LB, Philadelphia (234) 1966 (AFL) 1. Nick Eddy, HB, Denver 2. Nick Rassas, DB, San Diego 2. Pete Duranko, DE-LB, Denver 4. Phil Sheridan, E, N.Y. Jets 10. Bill Wolski, HB, N.Y. Jets 18. Tom Talaga, E, Denver Note: Eddy was a redshirt draft 1967 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 16.

1968 1. 3. 5. 6. 8. 8. 11. 16.

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Paul Seiler, G, N.Y. Jets (12) Alan Page, DE, Minnesota (15) Tom Regner, G, Houston (23) Larry Conjar, FB, Cleveland (46) Jim Lynch, LB, Kansas City (47) George Goeddeke, C, Denver (59) Tom Rhoads, DE, Buffalo (70) Allen Sack, LB, L.A. Rams (408) Paul Hornung, HB, New Orleans (Expansion) Bob Scholtz, T, New Orleans (Expansion)

Kevin Hardy, DE, New Orleans (7) Mike McGill, LB, Minnesota (76) Jim Smithberger, DB, Boston (116) Dave Martin, DB, Philadelphia (157) Dick Swatland, G-T, New Orleans (195) Tom Schoen, DB, Cleveland (212) John Pergine, LB, L.A. Rams (297) Rocky Bleier, RB, Pittsburgh (417)

1969 1. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 8. 11. 12. 12. 13.

George Kunz, T, Atlanta (2) Jim Seymour, SE, L.A. Rams (10) Terry Hanratty, QB, Pittsburgh (30) Bob Kuechenberg, G, Philadelphia (80) Jim Winegardner, TE, Chicago Bears (119) Ed Tuck, G, Miami (141) Bob Gladieux, RB, Boston (186) Eric Norri, DT, Washington (269) Bob Belden, QB, Dallas (308) John Lavin, LB, Kansas City (309) Tom Quinn, DB, Chicago Bears (325)

1970 1. 3. 5. 5. 7.

Mike McCoy, DT, Green Bay (2) Jim Reilly, G, Buffalo (57) Bob Olson, LB, Boston (107) Mike Oriard, C, Kansas City (130) Terry Brennan, T, Philadelphia (158)

1971 4. 5. 7. 15.

Joe Theismann, QB, Miami (99) Tim Kelly, LB, Boston (106) Larry DiNardo, G, New Orleans (158) Jim Wright, LB, N.Y. Giants (382)

1972 1. 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 7. 7.

Walt Patulski, DE, Buffalo (1) Clarence Ellis, DB, Atlanta (15) Mike Kadish, DT, Miami (25) Fred Swendsen, DE, Buffalo (53) Eric Patton, LB, Green Bay (86) Tom Gatewood, WR, N.Y. Giants (107) Ralph Stepaniak, DB, Buffalo (157) Mike Zikas, DT, N.Y. Giants (177)

1973 2. 6. 9. 12. 13. 15.

Greg Marx, DT, Atlanta (39) Mike Creaney, C, Chicago Bears (138) John Dampeer, G, Cincinnati (224) Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, LB, Denver (296) John Cieszkowski, RB, Chicago Bears (320) Ken Schlezes, DB, Philadelphia (367)

1974 2. 4. 9. 11. 14. 15. 17. 17.

Dave Casper, TE, Oakland (45) Mike Townsend, DB, Minnesota (86) Brian Doherty, P, Buffalo (226) Tim Rudnick, DB, Baltimore (285) Frank Pomarico, G, Kansas (353) Bob Thomas, K, LA Rams (388) Cliff Brown, RB, Philadelphia (427) Willie Townsend, WR, L.A. Rams (440)

1975 1. 2. 3. 5. 5. 10. 13. 13. 14. 16.

Mike Fanning, DT, L.A. Rams (9) Greg Collins LB, San Francisco (35) Drew Mahalic, LB, Denver (69) Kevin Nosbusch, DT, San Diego (111) Wayne Bullock, RB, San Francisco (114) Steve Sylvester, T, Oakland (259) Pete Demmerle, WR, San Diego (320) Eric Penick, RB, Denver (329) Reggie Barnett, DB, San Diego (345) Tom Fine, TE, Buffalo (406)

1976 1. 7.

Steve Niehaus, DT, Seattle, (2) Ed Bauer, G, New Orleans, (201)

1978 1. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9. 10.

Ken MacAfee, TE, San Francisco (7) Ross Browner, DT, Cincinnati (8) Luther Bradley, DB, Detroit (11) Willie Fry, DE, Pittsburgh (49) Ernie Hughes, G, San Francisco (79) Al Hunter, RB, Seattle (1977 supplemental draft) Ted Burgmeier, DB, Miami (111) Steve McDaniels, T, San Francisco (249) Doug Becker, LB, Pittsburgh (258)

1979 2. 2. 3. 8. 9. 9. 9. 10. 10. 12.

Dave Huffman, C, Minnesota (43) Bob Golic, LB, New England (52) Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco (82) Steve Heimkreiter, LB, Baltimore (197) Jerome Heavens, RB, Chicago Bears (230) Kris Haines, WR, Washington (233) Jeff Weston, DT, Miami (244) Joe Restic, DB, Chicago Bears (257) Mike Calhoun, DT, Dallas, (274) Jim Browner, DB, Cincinnati (304)

1980 1. 2. 2. 4. 8. 10.

Vagas Ferguson, RB, New England (25) Dave Waymer, DB, New Orleans (41) Tim Foley, T, Baltimore (51) Rusty Lisch, QB, St. Louis (89) Bobby Leopold, LB, San Francisco (210) Rob Martinovich, T, Kansas City (251)

1981 4. 7. 8. 9. 9. 12.

John Scully, C, Atlanta (109) Pete Holohan, TE, San Diego (189) Scott Zettek, DT, Chicago Bears (205) Jim Stone, RB, Seattle (223) Tim Huffman, T, Green Bay (227) John Hankerd, LB, Denver (317)

1982 1. 3. 5.

Bob Crable, LB, N.Y. Jets (23) John Krimm, DB, New Orleans (76) Phil Pozderac, T, Dallas (137)

1983 1. 3. 4. 5. 9. 9.

Tony Hunter, TE, Buffalo (12) Dave Duerson, DB, Chicago Bears (64) Tom Thayer, C, Chicago Bears (91) Larry Moriarty, RB, Houston (114) Mark Zavagnin, LB, Chicago Bears (235) Bob Clasby, T, Seattle (236)

1984 1. 6. 6. 9. 11.

Greg Bell, RB, Buffalo (26) Chris Brown, DB, Pittsburgh (164) Stacey Toran, DB, L.A. Raiders (168) Neil Maune, G, Dallas (249) Blair Kiel, QB, Tampa Bay (281)

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

Mike Gann, DE, Atlanta (45) Mike Kelley, C, Houston (82) Mark Bavaro, TE, N.Y. Giants (100) Mike Golic, DT, Houston (255) Larry Williams, G, Cleveland (259)

1986 1. 3. 8. 8.

Eric Dorsey, DE, N.Y. Giants (19) Allen Pinkett, RB, Houston (61) Tony Furjanic, LB, Buffalo (202) Mike Perrino, T, San Diego (209)

Tim Brown, WR, L.A. Raiders (6) Tom Rehder, T, New England (69) Chuck Lanza, C, Pittsburgh (70) Cedric Figaro, LB, San Diego (152) Brandy Wells, DB, Cincinnati (226)

Andy Heck, T, Seattle (15) Frank Stams, DE, L.A. Rams (44) Mark Green, RB, Chicago (130) Wes Pritchett, LB, Miami (147) George Streeter, S, Chicago (304)

1990 2. 2. 2. 2. 4. 5. 6. 10. 12.

Anthony Johnson, FB, Indianapolis (36) Tim Grunhard, OG, Kansas City (40) Jeff Alm, DT, Houston (41) Pat Terrell, FS, L.A. Rams (49) Mike Brennan, OT, Cincinnati (92) Stan Smagala, CB, L.A. Raiders (122) Ned Bolcar, LB, Seattle (146) D’Juan Francisco, SS, Washington (262) Dean Brown, OT, Indianapolis (316)

Derek Brown, TE, N.Y. Giants (14) Rod Smith, DB, New England (35) Rodney Culver, FB, Indianapolis (85) Tony Brooks, FB, Philadelphia (92) Gene McGuire, C, New Orleans (95) Tony Smith, SE, Kansas City (159) George Williams, DT, Cleveland (163) Mirko Jurkovic, OG, Chicago (246)

Ray Zellars, FB, New Orleans (44) Bobby Taylor, CB, Philadelphia (50) Oliver Gibson, NG, Pittsburgh (120) Michael Miller, FL, Cleveland (147) Travis Davis, SS, New Orleans (242)

1996 2. 4. 6. 6.

Derrick Mayes, SE, Green Bay (56) Paul Grasmanis, NG, Chicago (116) Shawn Wooden, CB, Miami (189) Dusty Zeigler, G, Buffalo (202)

1997 1. 2. 3. 3. 5.

Renaldo Wynn, DL, Jacksonville (21) Marc Edwards, RB, San Francisco (55) Bert Berry, LB, Indianapolis (86) Kinnon Tatum, LB, Carolina (87) Pete Chryplewicz, TE, Detroit (135)

1998 3.

Allen Rossum, DB, Philadelphia (85)

1999 1. 5. 5. 5. 7. 7. 7.

Luke Petitgout, OT, N.Y. Giants (19) Jerry Wisne, OG, Chicago (143) Mike Rosenthal, OT, N.Y. Giants (149) Malcolm Johnson, SE, Pittsburgh (166) Hunter Smith, P, Indianapolis (210) Autry Denson, TB, Tampa Bay (233) Kory Minor, LB, San Francisco (234)

2000 7.

Jarious Jackson, QB, Denver Broncos (214)

2001 3. 3. 4. 6. 6. 7.

Jeff Faine, C, Cleveland (21) Jordan Black, OT, Kansas City (153) Sean Mahan, OG, Tampa Bay (168) Shane Walton, CB, St. Louis (170) Gerome Sapp, SS, Baltimore (182) Arnaz Battle, WR, San Francisco (197) Brennan Curtin, OT, Green Bay (212)

2004 2. 2. 4. 6. 7.

Julius Jones, RB, Dallas (43) Courtney Watson, LB, New Orleans (60) Glenn Earl, FS, Houston (122) Vontez Duff, CB, Houston (170) Jim Molinaro, OT, Washington (180)

2005 3. 5.

Justin Tuck, DE, NY Giants (74) Jerome Collins, TE, St. Louis (144)

2006 2. 3. 6.

Anthony Fasano, TE, Dallas (53) Maurice Stovall, WR, Tampa Bay (90) Dan Stevenson, OG, New England (205)

2007 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 7.

Brady Quinn, QB, Cleveland (22) Victor Abiamiri, DE, Philadelphia (57) Ryan Harris, OT, Denver (70) Derek Landri, DT, Jacksonville (166) Mike Richardson, CB, New England (202) Dan Santucci, OL, Cincinnati (230) Chinedum Ndukwe, S, Cincinnati (253)

2008 2. 2. 3. 6.

John Carlson, TE, Seattle (38) Trevor Laws, DT, Philadelphia (47) Tom Zbikowski, FS, Baltimore (86) John Sullivan, C, Minnesota (187)

2009 4.

David Bruton, FS, Denver (114)

2010 2. 2. 6. 6.

Jimmy Clausen, QB, Carolina (48) Golden Tate, WR, Seattle (60) Sam Young, OT, Dallas (179) Eric Olsen, OG, Denver (183)

2011 2.

Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota (43)

Mike Gandy, OG, Chicago (68) Brock Williams, CB, New England (86) Jabari Holloway, TE, New England (119) Tony Driver, FS, Buffalo (178) Dan O’Leary, TE, Buffalo (195) Anthony Denman, ILB, Jacksonville (213)

99 Percent Graduation Rate | 43 College Football Hall of Famers | 6 Hall of Fame Coaches 191

UNIVERSITY & MEDIA

1992 1. 2. 4. 4. 4. 6. 6. 9.

Todd Lyght, CB, L.A. Rams (5) Ricky Watters, RB, San Francisco (45) Chris Zorich, NT, Chicago (49) Bob Dahl, DT, Cincinnati (72) Raghib Ismail, FL, L.A. Raiders (100) Tim Ryan, OG, Tampa Bay (136) Andre Jones, OLB, Pittsburgh (185) Scott Kowalkowski, OLB, Philadelphia (216) Michael Stonebreaker, ILB, Chicago (245) Mike Heldt, C, San Diego (257)

1995 2. 2. 4. 5. 7.

2003 1. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6.

HISTORY & RECORDS

1991 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bryant Young, DT, San Francisco (7) Aaron Taylor, OG, Green Bay (16) Jeff Burris, FS, Buffalo (27) Tim Ruddy, C, Miami (65) Jim Flanigan, DT, Chicago (74) Willie Clark, CB, San Diego (82) Lake Dawson, SE, Kansas City (92) John Covington, SS, Indianapolis (133) Anthony Peterson, LB, San Francisco (153) Pete Bercich, LB, Minnesota (211)

Anthony Weaver, DT, Baltimore (52) Rocky Boiman, OLB, Tennessee (133) John Owens, TE, Detroit (138) Tyreo Harrison, ILB, Philadelphia (198) Javin Hunter, WR, Baltimore (206) David Givens, WR, New England (253)

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1989 1. 2. 5. 6. 11.

1994 1. 1. 1. 2. 3. 3. 3. 5. 5. 7.

2002 2. 4. 5. 6. 6. 7.

COACHES & STAFF

1988 1. 3. 3. 6. 9.

Wally Kleine, T, Washington (48) Steve Beuerlein, QB, L.A. Raiders (110) Robert Banks, DT, Houston(176) Joel Williams, TE, Miami (210)

Rick Mirer, QB, Seattle (2) Jerome Bettis, FB, L.A. Rams (10) Tom Carter, CB, Washington (17) Irv Smith, TE, New Orleans (20) Demetrius DuBose, LB, Tampa Bay (34) Reggie Brooks, TB, Washington (45) Devon McDonald, LB, Indianapolis (107) Lindsay Knapp, OG, Kansas City (130) Craig Hentrich, PK-P, N.Y. Jets (200)

THE FIGHTING IRISH

1987 2. 4. 7. 8.

1993 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 4. 5. 8.

HERE COME THE IRISH

1985 2. 3. 4. 10. 10.

KNUTE ROCKNE

nute Rockne received a rude introduction to football. As a young Norwegian immigrant to the Logan Square district of Chicago, Rockne first played the game with his immigrant neighbors on the sandlots. A slender and swift ballcarrier, Rockne broke away from his pursuers for a long run, a sure touchdown. But a rowdy group of fans for the opponents stepped in, stripped the ball away from his cradled arms and mistook his body for a punching bag. When he finally arrived home, his parents took one look at his tattered body and announced that his football career was over. But a few bumps and bruises would not keep Rockne away from the game he loved for long. With his parents’ blessing, he returned to the gridiron in high school and later emerged as the country’s most respected, innovative and successful college football coach of all time. After Rockne finished high school, he worked as a mail dispatcher with the Chicago Post Office for four years and continued his athletic endeavors at the Irving Park Athletic Club, the Central YMCA and the Illinois Athletic Club. By then he had saved enough money to continue his education and boarded the train for South Bend and Notre Dame. After a difficult first year as a scrub with the varsity, Rockne turned his attention to track where he earned a monogram and later set a school record (12-4) in the indoor pole vault. Those accomplishments gave him incentive to give football another try. This time he succeeded and eventually was named to Walter Camp’s All-America football squad as a third-string end. During his senior season (1913) when he served as captain, Rockne and his roommate, quarterback Gus Dorais, stunned Army with their deadly pass combination and handed the high-ranking Cadets a 35-13 setback. But Rockne — who also fought semiprofessionally in South Bend, wrote for the student newspaper and yearbook, played flute in the school orchestra, took a major role in every student play and reached the finals of the Notre Dame marbles tournament — considered himself primarily a student. He worked his way through school, first as a janitor and then as a chemistry research assistant to Professor Julius A. Nieuwland, whose discoveries led to synthetic rubber. Rockne graduated magna cum laude with a 90.52 (on a scale of 100) grade average. Upon graduation Rockne was offered a post at Notre Dame as a graduate assistant in chemistry. He accepted that position on the condition that he be allowed to help Jesse Harper coach the football team. When Harper retired after the 1917 season, Rockne was named his successor. Under Rockne’s tutelage, Notre Dame skyrocketed to national prominence and became America’s team. With their penchant for upsetting the stronger, more established football powers throughout the land, the Irish captured the hearts of millions of Americans who viewed Notre Dame’s victories as hope for their own battles. During Rockne’s 13-year coaching tenure, Notre Dame beat Stanford in the ’25 Rose Bowl and put together five unbeaten and untied seasons. Rockne produced 20 first-team All-Americans. His lifetime winning per-

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centage of .881 (105-12-5) still ranks at the top of the list for both college and professional football. Rockne won the last 19 games he coached. Rockne, who was inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1951 — the first year of inductions — revolutionized the game of football with his wide-ranging ideas and innovations. Rockne was the first football coach to take his team all over the country and initiate intersectional rivalries. The Irish competed in a national arena. He challenged the best football teams in the land and almost always won. Using his medical and anatomical knowledge, Rockne designed his own equipment and uniforms. He reduced the amount of bulk and weight of the equipment, while increasing its protectiveness. He also introduced the gold satin and silk pants that cut down on wind resistance. Rockne foresaw the day of the two-platoon system and often used his ‘‘shock troops,’’ a full team of second stringers, at the start of most games. Inspired by the precision and timing of a chorus line, Rockne added the Notre Dame shift to his playbook. In the shift, all four backs were still in motion at the snap. Opponents were so dumbfounded by the shift that they couldn’t find a consistent way to handle it. The rules board finally enacted a law against the shift. Rockne also attempted to outsmart his coaching peers by down playing his squads’ talent. He never boasted about his team or its strengths; rather, he lamented his squad’s lack of skill every chance he got. Rockne believed that half of football strategy was passing, while most of his counterparts kept the ball on the ground. But football was never enough for Rockne. He also served as Notre Dame’s athletic director, business manager, ticket distributor, track coach and equipment manager; he wrote a newspaper column once a week; he authored three books, including a volume of juvenile fiction; Rockne was principle designer of Notre Dame Stadium; he opened a stock brokerage firm in South Bend during his last season; he was a dedicated family man to his wife Bonnie and their four children and for years raised much of the family’s food in his garden. Rockne also made several public speeches a year and served as a public spokesman for Studebaker. For all of his contributions to the game of football, Rockne was recognized as the 76th most powerful person in sports for the 20th century by The Sporting News. After the championship season of 1930, Rockne tried to get away for a much-needed rest and vacation. But he was needed in Los Angeles to make a football demonstration movie An enthusiastic flier and never one to waste time, Rockne boarded Transcontinental-Western’s Flight 599 from Kansas City to Los Angeles on March 31, 1931. Shortly after takeoff, the plane flew into a storm, became covered with ice and fell into a wheat field near Bazaar, Kan. There were no survivors.

11 National Championships | 7 Heisman Trophy Winners | 184 First-Team All-Americans

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eorge Gipp, perhaps the greatest all-around player in college football history, became a legend even though he was unable to overcome a bout with a streptococcic throat infection that led to his untimely death at the age of 25. But ironically, his death on Dec. 14, 1920 — coming just two weeks after he was selected by Walter Camp as Notre Dame’s first All-American — assured Gipp’s place in Notre Dame’s history books. While on his deathbed, Gipp, who had contracted the strep throat while helping the Irish defeat Northwestern late in his senior season, made this often-repeated plea to his coach, Knute Rockne. ‘‘I’ve got to go, Rock. It’s all right. I’m not afraid. Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys — tell them to go in there with all they’ve got and win just one for the Gipper. I don’t know where I’ll be then, Rock. But I’ll know about it, and I’ll be happy.’’ Rockne waited eight years to relay Gipp’s parting request. On Nov. 10, 1928, after losing two of its first six games, an injury-riddled Notre Dame

team traveled to Yankee Stadium to face unbeaten Army. According to Francis Wallace of the New York News, Rockne made this pregame speech to his under-dog Irish. ‘‘The day before he died, George Gipp asked me to wait until the situation seemed hopeless — then ask a Notre Dame team to go out and beat Army for him. This is the day, and you are the team.’’ Notre Dame won the game 12-6 on a pair of secondhalf touchdowns. Jack Chevigny scored the first on a one-yard run and, after reaching the end zone, said, ‘‘That’s one for the Gipper.’’ Football experts who witnessed it said the game was the greatest demonstration of inspired football ever played anywhere. Even now, 82 years later, every aspiring football player, or anyone facing insurmountable odds, hears the tale of the Gipper. But George Gipp should be remembered for much more than his tragic death and dying wish. Gipp left his home in Laurium, Mich., in 1916 and headed to Notre Dame with ambitions of playing baseball. But one fall afternoon Rockne spotted Gipp, who had never played football in high school, drop kicking the football 60 and 70 yards just for the fun of it. The persuasive coach, sensing Gipp’s natural athletic ability, eventually convinced Gipp to go out for the team. Gipp experienced nothing but success on the gridiron. A four-year member of the varsity, Gipp proved to be the most versatile player Rockne ever had. He could run, he could pass and he could punt. Still holder of a handful of Notre Dame records in a variety of categories, Gipp led the Irish in rushing and passing each of his last three seasons (1918, 1919 and 1920). His career mark of 2,341 rushing yards lasted more than 50 years until Jerome Heavens broke it in 1978. Gipp did not allow a pass completion in his territory. Walter Camp named him the outstanding college player in America in 1920. Gipp was voted into the National Football Hall of Fame in 1951. During Gipp’s career, Notre Dame compiled a 27-2-3 record, including a 19-0-1 mark in his last 20 games. With Gipp’s help the Irish outscored their opponents 506 to 97 in those contests. Notre Dame was undefeated in 1919 and 1920 and the Irish were declared Champions of the West. Despite his football achievements, Gipp’s first love remained baseball. He played centerfield for the Irish and had planned to join the Chicago Cubs after graduation.

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t was 87 years ago that a dramatic nickname coined by a poetic sportswriter and the quickthinking actions of a clever student publicity aide transformed the Notre Dame backfield of Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller and Layden into the most fabled quartet in college football history. Quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, left halfback Jim Crowley, right halfback Don Miller and fullback Elmer Layden had run rampant through Irish opponents’ defenses since coach Knute Rockne devised the lineup in 1922 during their sophomore season. But the foursome needed some help from Grantland Rice, a sportswriter for the New York Herald-Tribune, to achieve football immortality. After Notre Dame’s 13-7 victory over The Four Horsemen — Don Miller, Elmer Layden, Jim Crowley and Harry Stuhldreher Army on Oct. 18, 1924, Rice penned the most famous passage in the history of sports journalism. ‘‘Outlined against a blue, gray October sky the Four Horsemen rode and proved a solid blocker. He emerged as the starting signal caller four again. games into his sophomore season in 1922. He was often labeled cocky, “In dramatic lore they are known as famine, pestilence, destruction feisty and ambitious, but his field generalship was unmatched. and death. These are only aliases. Their real names are: Stuhldreher, Miller, Crowley, who came to Notre Dame in 1921 from Green Bay, Wis., stood Crowley and Layden. They formed the crest of the South Bend cyclone be- 5-11 and weighed 162 pounds. Known as ‘‘Sleepy Jim’’ for his drowsy-eyed fore which another fighting Army team was swept over the precipice at the appearance, Crowley outmaneuvered many a defender with his clever, Polo Grounds this afternoon as 55,000 spectators peered down upon the shifty ball carrying. bewildering panorama spread out upon the green plain below.’’ Miller, a native of Defiance, Ohio, followed his three brothers to Notre George Strickler, then Rockne’s student publicity aide and later sports Dame. At 5-11, 160 pounds, Miller proved to be the team’s breakaway editor of the Chicago Tribune, made sure the name stuck. After the team threat. According to Rockne, Miller was the greatest open-field runner he arrived back in South Bend, he posed the four players, dressed in their uni- ever coached. forms, on the backs of four horses from a livery stable in town. The wire Layden, the fastest of the quartet, became the Irish defensive star services picked up the now-famous photo, and the legendary status of the with his timely interceptions and also handled the punting chores. The Four Horsemen was ensured. 6-0, 162-pounder from Davenport, Iowa, boasted 10-second speed in the The 1999 season marked the 75th anniversary of the Four Horsemen’s 100-yard dash. senior year and descendants of each member of that group were honored After graduation, the lives of the Four Horsemen took similar paths. at the Notre Dame vs. Navy game on Oct. 30, 1999. All began coaching careers with three of the four occupying top positions. ‘‘At the time, I didn’t realize the impact it would have,’’ Crowley once Layden coached at his alma mater for seven years and compiled a 47said. ‘‘But the thing just kind of mushroomed. After the splurge in the press, 13-3 record. He also served as athletic director at Notre Dame. After a busithe sports fans of the nation got interested in us along with other sports- ness career in Chicago, Layden died in 1973 at the age of 70. writers. Our record helped, too. If we’d lost a couple, I don’t think we would Crowley coached Vince Lombardi at Fordham before entering business have been remembered.” in Cleveland. He died in 1986 at the age of 83. After that win over Army, Notre Dame’s third straight victory of the Stuhldreher, who died in 1965 at the age of 63, became athletic direcyoung season, the Irish were rarely threatened the rest of the year. A 27-10 tor and football coach at Wisconsin. win over Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl gave Rockne and Notre Dame the Miller left coaching after four years at Georgia Tech and began national championship and a perfect 10-0 record. practicing law in Cleveland. He was appointed U.S. District Attorney for As it usually is with legends, the Four Horsemen earned their spot in Northern Ohio by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Miller died in 1979 at gridiron history. Although none of the four stood taller than six feet and the age of 77. none of the four weighed more than 162 pounds, the Four Horsemen might All four players eventually were elected to the National Football Founcomprise the greatest backfield ever. As a unit, Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller dation Hall of Fame — Layden in 1951, Stuhldreher in 1958, Crowley in and Layden played 30 games and only lost to one team, Nebraska, twice. 1966 and Miller in 1970. Stuhldreher, a 5-7, 151-pounder from Massillon, Ohio, was a selfassured leader who not only could throw accurately but also returned punts

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HISTORY & RECORDS standings of the best overall athletics programs. The University ranks first among all Catholic universities worldwide, according to the 2011 Times Higher Education survey and the Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame boasts the No. 1 undergraduate business program in the nation according to BusinessWeek magazine.

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hen Father Edward F. Sorin started his school in the northern Indiana wilderness, he had only $300, three log buildings badly in need of repair and a far-sighted vision of establishing a liberal arts school to meet the growing educational needs of the frontier. He dreamed of building a great university, and in 1842, he founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac. Over the years, the University of Notre Dame du Lac would evolve into a preeminent place for Catholic thought. While becoming one of the top undergraduate institutions in the country, Notre Dame has also been at the cutting edge of research, including such innovations as the transmission of wireless messages and the development of synthetic rubber. Today researchers are achieving breakthroughs in astrophysics, radiation chemistry, environmental sciences, tropical disease transmission, cancer, robotics, and nanoelectronics. The University has also stressed residential life, with four-of-five students living on campus in the school’s 29 residence halls that serve as the focal point of social, spiritual and athletic activities. Notre Dame is one of a handful of universities with a truly international student body, coming from over 100 nations and all 50 states. Students come to Notre Dame not only to learn how to think, but to learn how to live, keeping faith with the vision of Fr. Sorin. Notre Dame is one of the few universities to regularly rank in the top 25 in the U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s best colleges and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Directors’ Cup

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Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. President

ev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., is in his second five-year term as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame. His vision is for Notre Dame to be the Catholic research university for our time – an institution that unifies, enlightens and heals by engaging in scholarship of the first rank while maintaining its distinctive Catholic character and long-time excellence in undergraduate education. During his tenure, Notre Dame has made significant progress toward its research goal, including selection as the lead partner in the Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery, the creation of the Innovation Park research facility, and the construction of Stinson Remick Hall of Engineering. His commitment to undergraduate education has been marked by the Notre Dame Forums, yearlong initiatives that have examined important issues such as religion and world conflict, global health, immigration and energy. The University’s Catholic identity has been strengthened during Father Jenkins’ tenure in multiple ways, including the appointment of a coordinator for University life initiatives and the construction of multimillion-dollar

Thomas G. Burish Provost

John Aﬄeck-Graves Executive Vice President

facilities for the Institute for Church Life, including the Center for Social Concerns, and the Institute for Educational Initiatives, which includes the Alliance for Catholic Education. Father Jenkins earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy from Notre Dame in 1976 and 1978, respectively, and was ordained a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1983. He holds advanced degrees from Oxford and the Jesuit School of Theology. He is a professor of philosophy and the author of Knowledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas. A native of Omaha, Neb., Father Jenkins was born Dec. 17, 1953.

President’s Leadership Council President: Provost: Executive Vice President:

Marianne Corr Scott Malpass

Vice President and Senior Associate Provost:

Christine M. Maziar

Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization:

J. Nicholas Entrikin

Vice President and Associate Provost:

Daniel J. Myers

Vice President and Associate Provost:

Don Pope-Davis

Vice President for Research: Vice President for Student Affairs:

Vice President for University Relations: Vice President for Finance: Vice President and Director of Athletics: Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning:

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Vice President and Chief Investment Officer:

Vice President for Human Resources:

Patricia Bellia NCAA Faculty Representative

Thomas G. Burish

Vice President and General Counsel:

Vice President and Chief Information Officer:

Richard C. Notebaert Chairman, Notre Dame Board of Trustees

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.

Robert J. Bernhard Rev. Thomas Doyle, C.SC. Ronald Kraemer Robert K. McQuade Louis M. Nanni John A. Sejdinaj Jack Swarbrick Erin Hoffmann Harding

Religious Superior, Holy Cross Priests and Brothers:

Rev. James B. King, C.S.C.

Associate Vice President and Counselor to the President:

Rev. James E. McDonald, C.S.C.

Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President:

Frances L. Shavers

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of new facilities for soccer and lacrosse – as well as opening of the new Purcell Pavilion within the south dome of the Joyce Center. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., and raised in Yonkers and Bloomington, Ind., Swarbrick is a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Upon graduating from Stanford University Law School in 1980, he returned to Indiana to accept a position as an associate in the Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels. He made partner in 1987 and spent 28 years overall with the firm. As a member of the Indiana Sports Corporation, including the chairmanship from 1992 to 2001, Swarbrick led many of the city’s successful proposals to a wide array of athletics organizations – from the National Football League to the United States Olympic Committee to the Big Ten Conference. His leadership efforts resulted in the city earning the right to play host to the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium; becoming the home of the National Collegiate Athletic Association national headquarters in 1999; hosting the 1987 Pan American Games, 1991 World Gymnastics Championships, NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours and other college championship competitions and an array of national and world championships in Olympic sports. At Baker & Daniels, Swarbrick served as general counsel for numerous national governing bodies of Olympic sports, including USA Gymnastics and USRowing, and as a consultant to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. In his work as an advisor to the NCAA, Swarbrick coordinated the men’s College Basketball Partnership, an NCAA-led group that addresses the opportunities and challenges in the sport, and developed the business plan for the new NBA/NCAA youth basketball enterprise, iHoops. In 2000 Swarbrick received one of the NCAA’s highest honors, The Flying Wedge Award, for his work in establishing Indianapolis as the new home of the NCAA. In 2001 the State of Indiana presented him with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award. Born March 19, 1954, Swarbrick was named Notre Dame’s 12th athletics director on July 16, 2008. He and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of four children: Kate, a 2010 graduate of St. Louis University; Connor, a 2011 graduate of Wake Forest University; Cal, a sophomore at TCU; and Christopher, a University of Notre Dame freshman.

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ohn B. “Jack” Swarbrick Jr., a University of Notre Dame graduate who rose to national prominence as a lawyer, consultant and executive in the collegiate and Olympic sports industries, is in his fourth year as vice president and director of athletics at his alma mater. Among Swarbrick’s athletics initiatives are meeting the performance needs of Notre Dame student-athletes through establishment of a new sports performance division, reaching out to more former Irish studentathletes via the Notre Dame Monogram Club and other programs, utilizing emerging digital technologies to deliver better information on and access to Notre Dame athletic programs via expanded production and distribution of programming, and restructuring Notre Dame’s approach to sport administration through assignment of a unique administrator to each of the 26 Irish sports. Notre Dame ranked number one in the country (among Football Bowl Subdivision schools) in the three most recent Graduation Success Rate (GSR) surveys – in 2010 and 2009 with 99 scores (including in ‘09 a 97 score and ’10 a 96 in football that both also ranked number one). The 2009 Academic Progress Rate (APR) statistics included more perfect 1,000 scores by Irish teams (nine) than by any other FBS institution. The 2010 Notre Dame APR report featured eight perfect 1,000 scores. The past three years combined in Notre Dame athletics have featured 94 All-Americans, 19 Academic All-America selections and five NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship winners; record involvement in community service hours by Irish student-athletes; NCAA titles in 2011 in men’s and women’s fencing (a combined championship) and in 2010 in women’s soccer (with Randy Waldrum named coach of the year); NCAA runner-up team finishes in 2011 women’s basketball, 2010 men’s lacrosse, 2009 fencing and 2008 women’s soccer; NCAA semifinal appearances in 2011 hockey, 2009 and 2010 women’s tennis and 2009 women’s soccer, plus a 2010 third-place fencing finish; a men’s basketball modern program record 27 victories and a number-two NCAA seed (its highest in 30 years) in 2010-11 (resulting in national coach of the year awards for Mike Brey); the hiring of new Irish head football coach Brian Kelly to start the 2010 season; construction of a new, freestanding ice hockey arena, scheduled to open for the 2011-12 season, plus the 2009-10 dedications

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NOTRE DAME STADIUM

or all the legendary players and memorable moments it has hosted on its bluegrass turf over the past 419 games, Notre Dame Stadium has unquestionably developed a lore of its own. The stadium, which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2010, continues to be one of the most recognizable and revered structures in the world of sport. It was the success of Knute Rockne’s football teams that prompted the addition of the original Notre Dame Stadium to the University’s athletics plant back in 1930. The spirit that was imbued by that Rockne era – and has been sustained by seven Heisman Trophy winners and dozens more All-Americans who have competed on that turf – has changed little in eight decades of football at Notre Dame Stadium. Originally designed by Osborn Engineering Company – the same firm that designed Comiskey Park in Chicago and New York’s Yankee Stadium and Polo Grounds – the total cost of construction exceeded $750,000 and was patterned, on a smaller scale, after the University of Michigan’s stadium. The 1996 season was the final one played with the customary 59,075 fans at Notre Dame Stadium. A $50-million expansion adding over 21,000 seats was completed before the 1997 kickoff, bringing capacity to its present-day 80,795. Entering 2011, the Irish have played before a sellout crowd at Notre Dame Stadium in 219 consecutive games and 267 of the last 268 home contests have been played before a capacity crowd. Every home game since 1966 has been a sellout except one – a 1973 Thanksgiving Day matchup with Air Force. Notre Dame has played 419 games inside Notre Dame Stadium and compiled a 310-104-5 record.

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GUGLIELMINO ATHLETICS COMPLEX HERE COME THE IRISH THE FIGHTING IRISH COACHES & STAFF The second floor houses the Smith Family Office Suites (a gift from the Smith family in honor of Francis W. and Rita C. Smith) with head coach Brian Kelly’s area overlooking the LaBar Practice Complex. Eleven banners hang in the Morse Recruiting Lounge (a gift of Jim and Leah Morse) commemorating Notre Dame’s 11 consensus national championships.

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he University of Notre Dame is enjoying its seventh full season with access to the sparkling Guglielmino Athletics Complex, affectionately referred to as “The Gug” (pronounced Goog). The Gug houses the football practice-week locker rooms, coaches’ offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning and weight room equipment for all Notre Dame student-athletes. Underwritten with a gift from the late Don F. Guglielmino and his wife Flora, the Gug provides the Irish football team with a central location for post-practice and pre-practice routines as well as daily positional meetings. Before the Gug opened, the Irish football facilities were spread between Notre Dame Stadium, the Joyce Center and the Loftus Sports Center. The first floor of the 96,000-square-foot complex features the 25,000-square-foot Haggar Fitness Center (gift of Ed and Patty Haggar, Joe and Isabell Haggar) with the latest state-of-the-art equipment that all student-athletes can use on a daily basis. The 8,300-square-foot Loftus Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (a gift of John and Julie Lofus) services all Notre Dame student-athletes and also houses the athletic training staff. Also on the first floor are the Romano Family Locker Room (a gift of D.J. “Buddy” and Florence Romano), Isban Auditorium (a gift from Leonard and JoAnn Isban), the Allen Equipment Room (a gift of Marty and Sue Allen) and Hickey Coaches’ Locker Room (a gift of Jack and Rosemary Hickey).

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Loftus Sports Center Entering its 25th full year of service at the University of Notre Dame, the Loftus Sports Center is one of the most integral athletics buildings on campus. Designed for use by all Notre Dame athletics teams as well as student, faculty and staff, the $6.3-million center measures 614 feet by 210 feet and stands tucked in a forested area of campus just north of LaBar Practice Complex and connected to the Guglielmino Athletics Complex.

Dedicated on April 23, 1988, the Loftus Center saw its first football practice on Sept. 30 of that season. The facility is a gift of John R. Loftus, a member of Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team in 1944, 1948 and 1949. The Irish football team practices on Meyo Field (a gift of Raymond D. Meyo), a 100-yard Prestige Turf field complete with end zones.

LaBar Practice Complex The LaBar Practice Complex enters its fourth season of use and is home to the outdoor practice fields of the Fighting Irish football team. A gift of Rees and Carol LaBar, the practice fields are located directly south of the Guglielmino Athletics Complex (on the former site of Moose Krause Stadium and Cartier Field). The LaBar Practice Complex features three

football fields, lights, video towers, a maintenance building to provide storage and is secured with an eight-foot fence. Two of the three practice fields are FieldTurf fields, allowing the Irish to practice year-round without fear of damaging grass fields due to inclement weather and general wear-and-tear. The third field is a natural grass field made to match the surface inside Notre Dame Stadium.

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MEDIA INFORMATION The Jim and Marilyn Fitzgerald Family Sports and Communications Center was one of the first press boxes in the country to be able to provide access to the Internet to the media at their individual seats. To take advantage of this, please call the Office of Information Technologies at (574) 631-8022. The Notre Dame press box is a wireless internet facility.

Credentials

Following each Notre Dame home game, the media relations office will be happy to e-mail and/or fax whatever information media members need to their respective agencies. Please ask any member of the media relations staff for assistance on this matter. Visit www.und.com

All Notre Dame football information is available to the media on the Internet at www.und.com. Game notes, depth chart, player biographies, transcripts to weekly press conferences and conference calls plus much more can be found at www.und.com. Photographers

Credentials for sideline photographers will be issued on the basis of circulation, with priority granted to agencies covering the participating schools on a regular basis. All photographers must pick up vests necessary for admittance to the sideline area at the press will call window at Notre Dame Stadium. The press will call site for Notre Dame Stadium is at the press box elevator on the west side of the stadium in between Entrances D and E. All members of the media

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Prior to kickoff, all media members will be provided with a game program, updated game notes from both teams, a flip card and a records supplement to the media guide. Last minute lineup changes, weather conditions and other information will be relayed through the internal public address system. During the game, media members will be provided with a running play-by-play, while at halftime, quickie stats and drive charts will be distributed. Following the game, a complete post-game statistics package will be available in the press box and will contain a scoring summary, final team statistics, final individual statistics, complete play by play, drive charts for both halves, halftime statistics, defensive statistics, substitution chart, postgame quotes from both head coaches and players and post-game notes.

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will have to provide photo identification and the name must match the name on the credential. Flip cards and game programs also will be available for photographers at that time. Photographers are not Radio/TV permitted inside the 30-yard lines and must remain outside the restraining IMG College owns the radio rights to Notre Dame football games. lines surrounding the field. Visiting stations planning to originate from Notre Dame Stadium are issued credentials by John Heisler following written confirmation of approval for Telephones An adequate number of telephones (approximately 30) are available the broadcast. Broadcast lines should be ordered through Carolyn Rush in in the Notre Dame Stadium press box for general use by visiting writers. the University Telecommunications office at (574) 631-7205. The rights for live telecasts of Notre Dame home football games Credential requests should indicate interest in the use of these phones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through 2015 belong to NBC Sports. Visiting stations should coordinate any with all coordination handled by Brian Hardin. Personal phones can be and all television plans through John Heisler. Television stations planning ordered at individual seats by contacting Carolyn Rush in the University coverage for news broadcasts are issued credentials following written Telecommunications office at (574) 631-7205. approval for any filming and/or videotaping.

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All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials for Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 home football games should be made in writing on company letterhead at least two weeks prior to the game in question. Direct all requests to John Heisler, Senior Associate Athletics Director, University of Notre Dame, C112, Joyce Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556. All credentials which cannot be mailed are left at the press will call site. The press will call site for Notre Dame Stadium is at the press box elevator on the west side of the stadium in between Entrances D and E. All members of the media will have to provide photo identification and the name must match the name on the credential. Because of the demand for credentials and the limited space available, media agencies covering the visiting school on a regular basis receive top priority. All other credentials for print media are issued on the basis of circulation. Only local radio stations with a full-time sports director conducting a daily sports show receive consideration for credentials. Non-originating, out-of-town radio stations cannot be accommodated.

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Internet Access

The expansion and renovation of Notre Dame Stadium, completed in 1997, included the building of the Jim and Marilyn Fitzgerald Family Sports and Communications Center. The press box has three levels plus a photo deck. The first level is the working press level and seats 330 media members while the second level is the television and radio broadcasting level and also houses other stadium services and the third level is for University purposes. Admission to the press box is on the west side of the stadium in between Entrances D and E. All press personnel will be searched upon entering Notre Dame Stadium. Air conditioning was added to level three of the press box in 2007.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Press Hospitality

Food and refreshments are served throughout the game in the Notre Dame Stadium press box. Hotel Rooms

Hotel and motel rooms are booked far in advance of Notre Dame home football weekends. All hotels in the South Bend area require a two-night stay (Fri. and Sat.) during Notre Dame home football weekends. Media members are responsible for their own lodging when Notre Dame is on the road. Rooms reserved by Notre Dame on the road at its headquarters hotel fulfill only the needs of administrators, coaches and players. Game Day Interviews

Post-game interviews at Notre Dame Stadium are held in an auditorium outside the rear entrance of the Irish locker room. Both head coaches appear in the interview room following the game. Audio and video from those interviews is piped live into the press box for media on deadline. Television and radio crews can receive audio through a mixer in the auditorium. All Notre Dame player interviews will also take place in the auditorium once the coaches are finished. Please turn in all requests for players and coaches’ interviews by the eight-minute mark of the fourth quarter to Brian Hardin, who is sitting in the fourth row. Transcripts from both head coaches press conferences will be available approximately 60 minutes following the conclusion of their post-game comments. Typed post-game quotes from players of both teams also are available in the press box following the game. Mid-Week Interviews

Interviews with Notre Dame players and coaches will only take place on Tuesday and Wednesday during the week. All interviews should be arranged through the Notre Dame media relations office by calling or emailing Brian Hardin. A reminder: Media members are not allowed to call players in their dormitory rooms at any time, or talk to players on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays. A schedule of player and coach availability will be produced by the media relations office each Monday during the football season based on requests received by 5 p.m. Sunday. Conference calls with two offensive players and two defensive players will occur each Wednesday during the season. Contact Brian Hardin for call-in information. Coach Brian Kelly conducts a weekly teleconference-style press conference each Tuesday at Noon Eastern time at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex for the benefit of both local and out-of-town media. The 45-minute weekly conference is distributed via satellite and also includes five minutes of video highlights from the previous week’s game. Kelly is available after practice Wednesday and Thursday during the season. Interview Transcriptions

Transcriptions of the Sunday and Tuesday teleconferences with Brian Kelly as well as selected player teleconference are available through the Internet at www.und.com. CollegePressBox.com

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game books. That’s all in addition to Notre Dame’s section-by-section of information including complete media guide, spring guide, a complete listing of beat writers, radio broadcasters, television stations and much, much more. Go to www.collegepressbox.com and log on with username and password obtained through Brian Hardin, director of football media relations. Directions to Notre Dame Stadium

From O’Hare Airport: Take Route 190 east out of O’Hare to Route 90 east (Kennedy Expressway) toward downtown Chicago. Merges with Route 94 south (Dan Ryan Expressway). Take Skyway exit off the Dan Ryan and remain on Route 90 to Indiana Toll Road. Eventually merges with Route 80. Get off at Exit 77 (South Bend/Notre Dame). Note: With construction and traffic on the Kennedy, alternate route is to take Route 190 east out of O’Hare to Interstate 294 south (Tri-State Tollway) and follow the signs for 80/294 and then Interstate 80-90 (Indiana Toll Road). Get off at Notre Dame/South Bend exit. From Indiana Toll Road: Get off at Exit 77 (South Bend/Notre Dame). Turn right onto U.S. 33/Bus. 31 South (also known as Michigan Avenue and Dixieway). Turn left at third stoplight, which is Angela Boulevard (University of Notre Dame sign and golf course on left; St. Joseph High School on right). Go through stoplight at Notre Dame Avenue. Turn left at light on Juniper Road. Proceed north to area between Notre Dame Stadium and Joyce Center. From Indianapolis: Follow U.S. 31 North. That becomes U.S. 33/ Bus. 31 just south of South Bend area. Proceed through downtown South Bend and continue north. Turn right at Angela Boulevard (University of Notre Dame sign and golf course on right; St. Joseph High School on left). Go through stoplight at Notre Dame Avenue. Turn left at light on Juniper Road. Proceed north to area between Notre Dame Stadium and Joyce Center. Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?

Most of Indiana, along with the South Bend area, now observes Daylight Savings Time, changing clocks in the spring and fall while remaining in sync with the Eastern Time Zone year round. Notre Dame and South Bend will now be on the same time as the East Coast and one hour ahead of Chicago and most of the Midwest. Note that not all counties in Indiana are on Eastern Time, including the Northwest Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte aligning themselves with Chicago and the Central Time Zone. Brian Kelly Teleconferences Time: 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and noon on Tuesday Dates: Sunday following each Notre Dame game; Tuesday prior to each Notre Dame game Site: Guglielmino Athletics Complex Auditorium (Tuesday only) Telephone Connection: Contact office for number to call to access conference Satellite Coordinates: Contact Notre Dame Media Relations office Format: 40 minutes of Q&A with head coach Brian Kelly and five minutes of video highlights of the previous week’s game (via satellites) on Tuesdays. 15 minutes of Q & A with Kelly via conference all only on Sundays.

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NOTRE DAME ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS

Brian Hardin (Football Contact) Director of Football Media Relations Work Phone: 574-631-9471 Cell: 574-532-4134 e-mail: bhardin2@nd.edu

Chris Masters Associate Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-8032; Home: 574-273-1728 Cell: 574-532-4166 e-mail: cmaster1@nd.edu

Carol Copley Senior Staff Assistant Work Phone: 574-631-7517 e-mail: ccopley1@nd.edu

Notre Dame Athletics Media Relations Office Phone.......................................................................574-631-7516 Office Fax............................................................................574-631-7941 Website .......................................................................................UND.com Mailing Address: 112C Joyce Center Notre Dame, IN 46556

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Mike Danch, Assoc. AD/Facilities ......................................................5030 Jim Fraleigh, Assoc. AD/Partner & Comm. Relations .......................5450 Mike Karwoski, Assoc. AD/Sports Performance ...............................4107 Josh Berlo, Sr. Asst. AD/Tickets & Promotions ..................................7356 Bernadette Cafarelli, Asst. AD/Media Relations ...............................8458 Maureen McNamara, Asst. AD/Community Relations .....................7362 Juli Schreiber, Asst. AD/Planning & Project Management ..............7277 Jennifer Vining-Smith, Asst. AD/Compliance ...................................3248 Tony Yelovich, Asst. AD/Game Management ...................................4893 For a complete phone directory, visit UND.com

HISTORY & RECORDS

Notre Dame Athletics Phone Directory All numbers are (574) 631+extension below Main Line ...........................................................................................6107 Ticket Office........................................................................................7356 Jack Swarbrick, Vice President/Director of Athletics.........................7546 Tricia Bellia, Faculty Athletics Rep. ....................................................4694 Missy Conboy, Sr. Deputy AD ............................................................5143 Bill Scholl, Deputy AD........................................................................8224 John Heisler, Sr. Assoc. AD/Media Relations.....................................7516 Tom Nevala, Sr. Assoc. AD/Business .................................................8112 Jill Bodensteiner, Assoc. AD/Compliance..........................................6721

Susan McGonigal (Football Credentials) Senior Administrative Assistant Work Phone: 574-631-6453 e-mail: sreed@nd.edu

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Michael Bertsch (Football Contact) Assistant Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-8642 Cell: 574-532-4154 e-mail: mbertsc1@nd.edu

Brent Henningfeld Media Relations Assistant Work Phone: 574-631-1762 Cell: 574-286-0161 e-mail: bhennin1@nd.edu

COACHES & STAFF

Tim Connor Associate Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-7519; Home: 574-273-1038 Cell: 574-532-0274 e-mail: tconnor@nd.edu

Alan George Assistant Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-3397 Cell: 574-340-3977 e-mail: ageorge2@nd.edu

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Bernadette Cafarelli Assistant Athletics Director/Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-8458; Home: 574-273-2390 Cell: 574-532-0249 e-mail: bcafarel@nd.edu

Sean Carroll Assistant Media Relations Director Work Phone: 574-631-2664 Cell: 574-340-2177 e-mail: scarrol3@nd.edu

HERE COME THE IRISH

John Heisler (Football Credentials) Senior Associate Athletic Director For Media and Broadcast Relations Work Phone: 574-631-7516; Home: 574-277-3523 Cell: 574-532-0293 e-mail: jheisler@nd.edu

NBC SPORTS

Tom Hammond

Mike Mayock

he University of Notre Dame and NBC Sports continue their television relationship for the 21st consecutive season in 2011. Tom Hammond (play by play) anchors NBC Sports’ coverage alongside Mike Mayock, who returns as analyst after a critically-acclaimed first season in 2010. Alex Flanagan will patrol the Irish sidelines for her fifth season. The 2011 season brings with it another milestone in this strategic partnership when for the first time in 21 years the Irish will play a night game at Notre Dame Stadium. The Notre Dame-USC game slated for Oct. 22 at Notre Dame Stadium will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EDT and air on NBC. “We are very excited about the opportunity to play host to a home night game. While we will do this only on a selective basis, we think it is important to occasionally use the platform of a prime-time game to promote the University and our football program,” said Notre Dame vice president and director of athletics Jack Swarbrick. “When you look back at the previous home night games we’ve played, a number of those have been hallmark events in the history of our program. We are confident this year’s USC game will continue that tradition.” On June 19, 2009, a new five-year renewal to televise all Notre Dame home football games was announced, giving NBC Sports the rights to Fighting Irish home games through the year 2015. NBC Sports began its original contract with Notre Dame in 1991. The most recent extension provides NBC Sports rights to Notre Dame home games from 2011 through 2015, extending the partnership between the University and network to 25 years. Notre Dame will provide at least seven games per season to NBC Sports, sometimes including an off-site game airing in primetime. This year’s off-site primetime game takes place on Nov. 12 from FedExField when the Irish face Maryland at 7:30 p.m. ET. Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., said at the time of the announcement that the partnership with NBC Sports has been as valuable academically as athletically. “The innovative partnership between Notre Dame and NBC has been a valuable relationship for both the University and the network,” he said. “Our fans and student-athletes have benefited, of course, but, most importantly, it is the general student body that has realized the greatest gains. In a collaboration unlike any other in higher education, revenue derived from the NBC contract has provided millions of dollars in financial aid to thousands of deserving students at Notre Dame, and we are pleased that this support to the academic mission of the University will continue.”

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Revenues from the NBC Sports contract have played a key role in Notre Dame’s financial aid endowment since start of the relationship in 1991. University officers decided to use a portion of the football television contract revenue for undergraduate scholarship endowment (not athletic scholarships). Since the inception of this particular endowed scholarship fund, some 2,400 Notre Dame undergraduate students have received nearly $26 million aid. The University also has committed NBC Sports revenues to endow doctoral fellowships in its Graduate School and MBA scholarships in its Mendoza College of Business. The revenue generated through the NBC Sports contract is a primary reason why Forbes magazine has recognized the substantial financial contributions made by Irish athletics to the University’s academic enterprise. In a 2007 survey, Forbes reported that the Notre Dame football program returns $21.1 million to academic initiatives, a total that is more than the survey’s next five programs combined. NBC Sports has been televising Irish home games since 1991, and this marks the fifth of a series of five-year agreements with Notre Dame. The original agreement covered the 1991-95 seasons. The first five-year extension (announced in 1994) covered 1996-2000, the second extension (announced in May ’97) covered 2001-2005, and the third extension (announced in December ’03) covered 2006-2010. Each of the initial three pacts featured a combined 30 home games over each five-year span. When the fourth contract expired in 2010, NBC Sports had televised 36 games over five years, due to the addition in some years of a seventh home game and/or an eighth off-site game. Among the teams slated to play at Notre Dame Stadium during 20112015 include USC (three times), Michigan (twice), Oklahoma, Texas as well as multiple Big Ten opponents and schools from the Atlantic Coast Conference, BIG EAST and Pac-12 Conference.

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NOTRE DAME IMG RADIO NETWORK HERE COME THE IRISH

Allen Pinkett

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Patrick McCarthy was named VP/General Manager of the Notre Dame IMG Radio Network in December 2008. He was a Senior National Account Executive for the ABC/ESPN Radio Networks since 2002. During his time with ABC and ESPN, he won several national awards including “National Salesperson of the Year” in 2007. Prior to his network career, Patrick was a sales manager with ESPN Radio, managing Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox sponsorship sales. He has been a successful broadcasting executive since 1992. IMG College is the leading multimedia, marketing and licensing/ brand management company in America representing more than 200 of the nation’s top collegiate properties including the NCAA and its 89 championships, NCAA Football, leading conferences, and many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. Headquartered in Winston Salem, N.C., IMG College employs 700 people in nearly 100 offices throughout the U.S. with annual sales of nearly $450 million. IMG College is the leader in capturing consumer devotion to college sports through partnership opportunities in multimedia rights, licensing, events and hospitality, marketing, stadium and arena development, stadium seating solutions, ticketing, sales, and consulting. IMG College produces nearly 30,000 hours of radio programming on the largest sports network in the country, manages nearly 5,000 hours of local television programming, is the leading publisher of college sports publications, and is the largest manager of university athletic websites. IMG College is a division of IMG Worldwide, a global sports, fashion and media business. For more information, please visit www.imgworld.com.

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he 2011 football season marks the fourth year of a partnership in which IMG College (formerly ISP) is serving as the exclusive national rights-holder for Notre Dame football radio broadcasts. The Notre Dame-IMG College relationship began with the 2008 season and extends through the 2017 season – with IMG managing, producing and syndicating Notre Dame’s national football radio network. Notre Dame football is the only team, professional or college, to have all of its games broadcast nationally on the radio. Additionally, the broadcasts are available to listeners on Sirius Satellite Radio and online at Sirius.com. Hall of Fame broadcaster Don Criqui and former Irish tailback Allen Pinkett will handle the broadcasting chores once again – with Criqui serving as play-by-play specialist and Pinkett providing expert analysis. Criqui previously served as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame broadcasts from 1974-76 before rejoining the broadcast team in 2006. Criqui, a Notre Dame graduate, is renowned nationally as one of the outstanding play-by-play broadcasters on network television and radio. In addition to IMG’s Notre Dame coverage, Criqui also serves as play-by-play announcer for the NFL on CBS Television. Criqui received critical acclaim for his work on NBC and CBS Sports’ coverage of the NFL, and in 2003, he was presented with the highest award for a broadcaster when he received the Pete Rozelle Award at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Pinkett brings a wealth of football experience to his eighth season in the booth with Notre Dame Football. A native of Sterling, Va., he was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame, finishing eighth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1985. He ranked as the Irish’s all-time leading rusher and scorer when his career ended. Pinkett played six seasons with the NFL’s Houston Oilers and one with the New Orleans Saints before retiring in 1991. Jeff Jeffers returns for his sixth season with the broadcast team, contributing to the Irish pre-game, sideline and post-game shows. Jeffers brings over 30 years of covering Notre Dame athletics along with high school sports as the sports director for WNDU-TV 16, the South Bend NBC affiliate. Because of his contributions to promoting high school football in Indiana, Jeffers was inducted in May 2008 into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. He has served as the play-by-play voice for various Irish teams, and has hosted “Countdown to Kickoff,” a Notre Dame Football pre-game show, live from Notre Dame Stadium. Returning in 2011 is executive producer Bill Karambelas. Karambelas served as executive producer for road football games in 2008 and will produce all 12 regular-season games for the third straight season.

Jeff Jeffers

THE FIGHTING IRISH

Don Criqui

PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS Print Media SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE 225 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN 46626 (574) 235-6161, FAX (574) 235-6091 Bill Bilinski (Sports Editor), Eric Hansen (Beat Writer), Al Lesar (Columnist) CHICAGO TRIBUNE 435 North Michigan Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 222-3423, FAX (312) 828-9392 Brian Hamilton (Beat Writer) CHICAGO SUN-TIMES 401 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-2663, FAX (312) 321-2833 Mark Potash (Beat Writer) INDIANAPOLIS STAR AND NEWS 307 North Pennsylvania Indianapolis, IN 46206 (317) 444-6644, FAX (317) 444-6500 ASSOCIATED PRESS South Bend Tribune Building 225 West Colfax South Bend, IN 46626 (312) 286-7592, FAX (574) 236-1765 Rick Gano (Beat Writer) FORT WAYNE NEWS-SENTINEL 600 West Main Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 461-8263, FAX (260) 461-8649 Tom Davis (Beat Writer) FORT WAYNE JOURNAL-GAZETTE 600 West Main Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 461-8223, FAX (260) 461-8648 Tony Krausz (Beat Writer) NILES DAILY STAR 217 North Fourth Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-2100, FAX (269) 683-2175 Scott Novak (Sports Editor) ELKHART TRUTH Communicana Building P.O. Box 487 Elkhart, IN 46514 (574) 296-5878, FAX (574) 294-3895 Rachel Terlep (Beat Writer) DAILY HERALD 155 East Algonquin Road P.O. Box 280 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 (847) 427-4300, FAX (847) 427-1301 GOSHEN NEWS 114 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 533-2151, FAX (574) 533-0839 GRAND RAPIDS PRESS Press Plaza-Vandenberg Center Grand Rapids, MI 49502 (616) 459-1400, FAX (616) 459-1502 DETROIT FREE-PRESS 321 West Lafayette Detroit, MI 48231 (313) 222-6400, FAX (313) 222-5981 DETROIT NEWS 615 Lafayette Blvd. Detroit, MI 48231 (313) 222-2260, FAX (313) 222-2335

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POST-TRIBUNE, NORTHWEST INDIANA 1433 E. 83rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410-6307 (219) 648-3122, FAX (219) 648-3236 Mike Hutton (Beat Writer) HAMMOND TIMES 601 45th Avenue Munster, IN 46321 (219) 933-3232, FAX (219) 933-3249 IRISH EYES MAGAZINE 21 Merriam Way Upton, MA 01568 (508) 529-6781, FAX (508) 519-6553 Alan Tieuli (Editor), Denise Skwarcan IRISH SPORTS REPORT 225 West Colfax South Bend, IN 46626 (574) 235-6470, FAX-(574) 235-6091 Bob Wieneke (Managing Editor) BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED 1605 North Home Street Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 255-9800, FAX (574) 255-9700 Lou Somogyi (Associate Editor) NOTRE DAME OBSERVER (University daily newspaper) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7471, FAX (574) 631-6927 Douglas Farmer (Sports Editor) NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC (University weekly magazine) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-7569 THE DOME (University yearbook) South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556, (574) 631-7524

Television WNDU-TV (NBC) P.O. Box 1616 South Bend, IN 46634 (574) 631-1616, FAX (574) 631-2916 Jeff Jeffers (Sports Director), Angelo DiCarlo WSBT-TV (CBS) 1301 E. Douglas Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 233-3141, FAX (574) 288-6630 Pete Byrne (Sports Director), David McCoy WSJV-TV (Fox) 58096 County Road 7 South Elkhart, IN 46514 (574) 679-4545, 293-9227, FAX (574) 294-1324 Dean Huppert (Sports Director), Allison Hayes WBND (ABC) 53550 Generations Dr. South Bend, IN 46635 (574) 344-5557 Fax (574) 344-5094

WVFI-AM Radio University of Notre Dame P.O. Box 532, Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-5379 Carries live radio campus broadcasts of Notre Dame games WHME-TV/Radio 61300 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 291-8200, FAX (574) 291-9043 Chuck Freeby, Bob Nagle

IMG College (National radio network) 540 North Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) 831-0700 Don Criqui 51 Holton Lane Essex Falls, NJ 07021 Allen Pinkett 1849 Portsmouth Houston, TX 77098 Jeff Jeffers 5902 Bridgeton South Bend, IN 46614 Patrick McCarthy 10 S. Riverside Plaza Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60606 Don Criqui and Allen Pinkett handle commentary on live radio broadcasts of all games. Jeff Jeffers contributes to pre-game and post-game shows and gives updates from the sideline.

Internet Media FIGHTING IRISH DIGITAL MEDIA (www.und.com) Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 46556 Dan Skendzel (Director of Digital Media) Alan Wasielewski (Producer) Jack Nolan (Director of Media Productions) Gary Paczesny (Assistant Producer) e-mail: alan@ndsportsproperties.com e-mail: jack@ndsportsproperties.com e-mail: gary@ndsportsproperties.com World Wide Web: www.und.com (574) 631-2235 (Wasielewski) (574) 631-2238 (Nolan) (574) 631-3505 (Paczesny) IRISH ILLUSTRATED (574) 288-0329, (574) 286-1652 Tim Prister, Pete Sampson (Beat Writers) IRISH SPORTS DAILY (574) 276-3234, (574) 520-2066 Mike Frank, Christian McCollum (Beat Writers) IRISH EYES (404) 291-0345 Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley (Beat Writer) BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED (574) 968-1104 Wes Morgan (Beat Writers)

Radio WSBT-AM Radio 1301 E. Douglas Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 233-3141, FAX (574) 288-6630 Rick Carter, Bob Montgomery, Darin Pritchett Local affiliate of Notre Dame IMG College Network

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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL Developing the Complete Student-Athlete Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly and the University of Notre Dame football program are committed to developing each student-athlete in five core areas: intellectual, social, spiritual, skill and physical. These five components combine to give Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football players an enriching education and knowledge base to be successful on the football field and a contributor to their community off the gridiron.

Intellectual Development: The University of Notre Dame expects the best out of its student-athletes just as it does of every other student on campus. Notre Dame has had unprecedented academic success among its athletes, including its football players. Since 1962, 98.7 percent of football players who have stayed at Notre Dame at least four years have graduated from Notre Dame.

Social Development: With all 50 states and more than 100 nations represented, the University of Notre Dame is one of a handful of universities with a diverse and international student body. Members of the football team are active in groups and clubs on campus and in the South Bend community. Located 90 miles east of Chicago and 45 minutes from Lake Michigan, the University is positioned a short drive from one of the best cities and lakefronts in the country.

Spiritual Development: Since its founding, the University of Notre Dame has stressed mixing academics and faith while becoming America’s preeminent Catholic university. Notre Dame prides itself on being a Christian community that prepares its students for leadership in building a more human and divine society. Head coach Brian Kelly and his coaching staff are committed to the football team being active in the community. In the first two weeks of June 2011, members of the Notre Dame football team totaled more than 1,000 hours of community service in the South Bend area. Skill Development: The Fighting Irish football team benefits from having a coaching staff that is one of the best and most experienced staffs in the nation. Notre Dame’s 2011 coaching staff has more than 200 years of coaching experience and all 10 coaches have played in or coached in a postseason bowl game. Player development is the hallmark of this Irish coaching staff and every coach has helped develop players to all-conference, All-America or first-round NFL Draft honors. In their first season at Notre Dame, the coaching staff helped develop two All-Americans and the first tight end drafted in the NFL Draft. Physical Development: Notre Dame’s football programs is based in the state-of-the-art Guglielmino Athletics Complex that includes the 25,000-square-foot Haggar Fitness Complex. Within these walls the Fighting Irish prepare to win by taking care of themselves in the weight room, at the training table and with meals provided at training table. Notre Dame’s football team benefits from the tutelage of Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Paul Longo as he enters his 25th year in collegiate athletics and has worked alongside Brian Kelly since 2004. The Fighting Irish are also fortunate to be one of only 17 Football Bowl Subdivision schools to employ a full-time sports dietician in its athletics department as Erika Whitman continually provides accurate and up-to-date nutrition education to Notre Dame’s football players.

2011 SCHEDULE Sept. 3

SOUTH FLORIDA

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

Sept. 10 at Michigan

8:00 p.m.

Oct. 22

USC

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

Oct. 29 NAVY

Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Mich.

Sept. 17 MICHIGAN STATE

3:30 p.m.

BB&T Field Winston-Salem, N.C.

Sept. 24 at Pittsburgh TBA

Nov. 12 MARYLAND

Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa.

Oct. 1 at Purdue

8:00 p.m.

Oct. 8

AIR FORCE

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

FedEx Field Landover, Md.

Nov. 19 BOSTON COLLEGE

Ross-Ade Stadium West Lafayette, Ind.

3:30 p.m.

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

Nov. 5 at Wake Forest TBA

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, Ind.

Nov. 26 at Stanford

Stanford Stadium Palo Alto, Calif.

All Times Local To Site

5:00 p.m.