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- Jeff Quinn Named Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach
- Clark Lea Named Notre Dame Football Defensive Coordinator
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| Blue-Gold Game - April 21, 2018 Posted: 05 Feb 2018 06:26 AM PST
Mark your calendar for the Blue-Gold Game in Notre Dame Stadium. Don't miss your chance to catch the Irish in spring football on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Tickets go on sale March 1 at http://und.com/BuyTickets! Stay tuned for more information.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terry Joseph Named Notre Dame Safeties Coach Posted: 30 Jan 2018 08:12 AM PST Joseph has coached defensive backs at the Power 5 level for each of the last eight years Jan. 30, 2018 NOTRE DAME, Indiana - Terry Joseph, previously an assistant coach at Tennessee, Nebraska, Texas A&M and North Carolina, has been named safeties coach for the University of Notre Dame. "Having the chance to coach at Notre Dame is a once in a lifetime opportunity," said Joseph. "There are a lot of great programs in the nation but there is truly only one Notre Dame. I'm looking forward to working with Coach Kelly, the rest of the staff and embracing the opportunity to compete on a national stage in pursuit of this program's mission: to graduate all of its players and win a national championship." "Terry has an excellent reputation as a quality teacher and coach, as well as a committed recruiter," said Brian Kelly, Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. "He has developed all-conference caliber players at each of his earlier stops, including Power-5 programs North Carolina, Texas A&M, Nebraska and Tennessee. Our players will certainly benefit from Terry's teaching in terms of football, but I'm probably more excited to see our players benefit from his leadership skills away from football." Joseph comes to Notre Dame following one season as the defensive backs coach at North Carolina. He tutored cornerback M.J. Stewart, who will participate in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl. A two-time All-ACC honorable mention selection, Stewart registered 45 tackles, 12 pass breakups, 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in 2017. Prior to joining the Tar Heels staff, Joseph served as the defensive backs coach at Texas A&M for three seasons (2014-16). He tutored an Aggies pass defense in 2015 that ranked fourth nationally in passing yards allowed per game and 18th in pass efficiency defense. Joseph was instrumental in the position switch of Brandon Williams in 2015. Williams, who converted from a running back to cornerback prior to the start of the '15 season, ultimately developed into a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. In 2016, Joseph mentored All-SEC strong safety Justin Evans who also was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award. Previously, Joseph spent two seasons at Nebraska as its secondary coach (2012-13). Despite the loss of two returning starters, his 2012 secondary led the nation in opponent completion percentage (47.1 percent), ranked fourth in pass defense (168.2 yards allowed per game) and ninth in pass efficiency defense (105.32), while helping the Cornhuskers to a 10-win season. The 168.2 passing yards per game NU allowed was the second-fewest by a Husker defense since 1993, while the 47.1 completion percentage was the lowest for Nebraska since 2001. Individually in 2012, cornhusker safety Daimion Stafford earned first-team All-Big Ten honors under Joseph's tutelage after leading the conference with four interceptions in league play. Stafford ranked second on the team with 96 tackles, and he forced two fumbles and recovered a pair of fumbles. Cornerback Ciante Evans earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from CBS and honorable-mention accolades from the league's coaches. He totaled 56 tackles and ranked second on the team with eight pass breakups. Cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste led Nebraska with nine pass breakups and recorded a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown against Minnesota. Evans registered a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown against Idaho State. Senior safety P.J. Smith also earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors in 2012. The Cornhuskers' three overall interception returns for touchdowns tied for its most since 2006, while the Huskers' 13 interceptions in 2012 eclipsed its 2011 total. Before coming to Nebraska, Joseph spent two seasons as the defensive backs coach at Tennessee, where he also served as the recruiting coordinator. Joseph helped the Volunteer defense rank among the nation's top pass defenses in both 2010 and 2011. In 2011, UT finished 12th nationally in passing yards allowed with an average of just 177.8 yards per game. Joseph oversaw a young defensive backfield, including true freshman Brian Randolph, who earned SEC all-freshman honors. In Joseph's first season in Knoxville in 2010, he helped the Vols rank in the top 20 in the nation with 18 interceptions, and the group played a key role in a late-season run that earned Tennessee a trip to the Music City Bowl. Safety Janzen Jackson and cornerback Prentiss Waggner each earned second-team All-SEC honors. Waggner returned a school-record three interceptions for touchdowns. Joseph joined the Tennessee staff after working under Derek Dooley for three seasons at Louisiana Tech from 2007-09, where he also served as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator. Joseph played a key role in a defensive turnaround at Louisiana Tech. The highlight of Joseph's stint at Louisiana Tech came in 2008, when the Bulldogs finished second in the Western Athletic Conference and earned their first bowl trip in seven seasons. Tech completed an 8-5 season with a 17-10 victory over Northern Illinois in the Independence Bowl. Joseph also coordinated Tech's recruiting efforts, and the 2009 class was ranked second in the WAC. He was ranked as one of the top five recruiters in a non-BCS conference by Rivals.com. Joseph worked alongside former Nebraska and current Youngstown State head coach Bo Pelini as a defensive graduate assistant at LSU in 2006. During his one season in Baton Rouge, Joseph helped the Tiger defense rank third nationally in total defense. LSU finished the year with a Sugar Bowl victory over Notre Dame. Joseph began his coaching career in the Louisiana high school ranks, working as an assistant coach at two New Orleans area schools. He worked at Archbishop Shaw from 1999-2002 and at Destrehan High School from 2003-05. Joseph earned his bachelor's degree in marketing/business administration from Northwestern State in 1996. He was a baseball standout at the school, and is one of only 12 players in Southland Conference history to earn first-team all-conference honors three straight seasons. Joseph, who was named the 1995 Southland Conference and Louisiana Player of the Year, twice earned Academic All-America honors (1993, 1995). He helped the Demons capture three straight SLC championships and held 10 different school records when his collegiate career ended. Joseph was a 13th-round Major League Baseball Draft choice of the Chicago Cubs and played four seasons in the minor leagues with the Cubs and San Diego Padres. Joseph comes from a football coaching family as his cousin Vance Joseph is the head coach for the Denver Broncos, and another cousin, Mickey Joseph, is the wide receiver coach at LSU. A native of New Orleans, Joseph's family includes his wife, Amanda, and daughters Taylor and Lynleigh. The Joseph FileHometown New Orleans, Louisiana Playing Career1992-95 Northwestern State Baseball Coaching Career1999 Archbishop Shaw H.S. Special Teams Coordinator/Secondary Bowls/Playoffs Coached2006 Sugar Bowl Courtesy of und.com.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Quinn Named Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach Posted: 24 Jan 2018 07:16 AM PST Quinn has coached 12 offensive lineman who have played in the NFL and 22 who have earned All-America honors Jan. 23, 2018 NOTRE DAME, Indiana - Jeff Quinn, who previously coached recent NFL All-Pro selections Jason Kelce, Joe Staley and Khalil Mack, has been named offensive line coach for the University of Notre Dame. "I'm thankful to Father Jenkins, Jack Swarbrick and Coach Kelly for this tremendous opportunity," said Quinn. "There's a tremendous legacy of coaching the offensive line at Notre Dame, from Brian Boulac to Merv Johnson to Joe Moore to Harry Hiestand. As each of those men will tell you, the focus of this job has been and always will be about the best interests of the players in the offensive line room, both on and off the field. I'm simply honored to now serve in this role." "Jeff has helped produce NCAA, conference and school record-breaking offenses along with multiple conference, bowl and national championships over his 34 years as a college football coach," said Brian Kelly, Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. "He has an accomplished track record of not only identifying but also developing outstanding offensive linemen. Jeff also understands the high standard of offensive line play at Notre Dame, having been part of the offensive staff the last few years. He will continue to develop the culture necessary to produce college football's top offensive line." Quinn will enter his fourth season at Notre Dame in 2018. He served the last three years in a variety of roles, including most recently as senior offensive analyst. Quinn's highest-profile offensive line protégées include Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley. Kelce — starting center for the 2017 NFC Champion Eagles — has been selected to a pair of NFL Pro Bowls (2014, 2016) and twice has been named All-Pro (2013, 2017). In 2011, he became the first rookie in team history to start every game at center and first Eagles rookie offensive lineman to start all 16 games since Doug Brzezineski (1999). In 2014, Kelce was the first Eagles center named to the Pro Bowl since Jim Ringo after the 1967 campaign. A former walk-on linebacker that converted to offensive line, Kelce was a two-time All-BIG EAST Conference performer at both guard and center at Cincinnati. He started the last 38 games of his collegiate career before the Eagles selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Staley — 11th year starting left tackle for the 49ers — has been selected to six NFL Pro Bowls (2011-15, 2017) and three times has been named All-Pro (2011-13). In 2007, he became the first San Francisco rookie offensive lineman to start every single game in a season since Cas Banaszek in 1968. Staley was one of three NFL rookies and two offensive linemen (Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas) to line up for every single snap in 2007. In both 2015 and 2016, he was one of eight finalists for the annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to the NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. Staley arrived on Central Michigan's campus as a 225-pound tight end in 2003, but prior to his sophomore season, Quinn and Kelly asked him to make the switch to offensive tackle. In the first offseason, Staley added 20 pounds to his lean frame. By the time he was a senior, he reached 300 pounds and recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.7) of any offensive lineman at the 2007 NFL Combine. Staley went on to become the first player in school history to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. He played in 46 games (39 starts) at Central Michigan and helped the Chippewas produce a 1,000-yard rusher in three of his four seasons, while also allowing just one sack over his last two years. Prior to his tenure at Notre Dame, Quinn served as the head coach at the University at Buffalo from 2010-14, which included a 2013 campaign that saw the Bulls finish with an 8-5 record. The eight wins equalled the most for Buffalo in the regular season since it moved to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1999. The Bulls also won a school-record six Mid-American Conference games and registered a seven-game winning streak in 2013. The Bulls participated in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl — the program's second bowl appearance. Quinn had three of his players selected in the National Football League draft, including linebacker Khalil Mack, who was chosen fifth overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2014. Mack was the highest NFL Draft pick in school history and the highest defensive player ever selected from the Mid-American Conference. Quinn's teams also performed well in the classroom as Buffalo recorded the best overall GPA and APR ranking in program history during his tenure. As offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Cincinnati (2007-2009), Quinn helped the Bearcats to a 12-0 regular-season record in 2009 and served as the interim head coach for the Sugar Bowl meeting with defending national champion Florida. Quinn was named a finalist for the 2009 Broyles Award, which is given to the nation's top assistant coach. Unranked in preseason polls, Cincinnati's undefeated regular season catapulted the Bearcats to No. 3 in the BCS standings and earned them an invitation to the Sugar Bowl, the school's second consecutive BCS game. Prior to his stint at Cincinnati, Quinn was the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Central Michigan. He helped the Chippewas to the 2006 MAC title. Quinn served as interim head coach for Central Michigan in its 31-14 victory over Middle Tennessee in the 2006 Motor City Bowl. Quinn arrived at CMU in 2004 after 15 seasons at Grand Valley State. He was part of the staff that led the Lakers to back-to-back national championships in 2002 and 2003. Quinn is a 1984 graduate of Elmhurst College where he was a two-sport standout in football and wrestling. He was twice named Student-Athlete of the Year at Elmhurst. Quinn was inducted into Elmhurst's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993. Quinn earned a master of arts degree from DePauw in 1986 and an educational leadership master's degree endorsement from GVSU in 2000. Quinn and his wife, Shannon, have two sons, Kyle and Ryan. The Quinn FileHometown: Woodridge, Illinois Playing Career1980-84 Elmhurst Football Coaching Career 1984-85 DePauw Graduate Assistant (Assistant Offensive Line), Graduate Assistant (Offensive Line) Bowls/Playoffs Coached 1989 NCAA Division II Playoffs Courtesy of und.com.
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| Clark Lea Named Notre Dame Football Defensive Coordinator Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:55 AM PST Courtesy of und.com. Lea coached an Irish linebacker unit in 2017 that featured four players with at least 75 tackles--a first in school history
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - University of Notre Dame linebackers coach Clark Lea has been promoted to defensive coordinator/linebackers. "I cannot express how grateful I am to Father Jenkins, Jack Swarbrick and Brian Kelly for their confidence in my ability to take on this new role," said Lea. "I am indebted to them, and to the student-athletes that I have been blessed to work with over the past year — without their commitment and belief in me, I realize that none of this would be possible. Notre Dame represents everything I want to be a part of in my career as an educator, and I am deeply humbled to be able to continue my work here."
"Clark has quickly established himself as a rising star in the coaching profession," said Brian Kelly, Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. "He immediately commands the respect of those around him, whether that be in a meeting room, on a practice field or in a prospective student-athlete's living room. Clark has demonstrated an ability to motivate, lead, teach and mentor through a positive teaching environment, while also developing the necessary traits of excellence in our players. Clark has an incredible football knowledge, a keen understanding of personnel and a fierce work ethic, which leaves no doubt in my mind that we'll maintain the defensive standard necessary to win at the highest level." Lea made an immediate impact with the Irish in his first season in 2017. He coached a linebacker unit that included four players (Te'von Coney, Drue Tranquill, Nyles Morgan and Greer Martini) who registered at least 75 tackles--a first in school history. Coney, in particular, exploded onto the scene under Lea's tutelage. Despite starting just seven games in 2017, Coney led Notre Dame in tackles (116), tackles for loss (13.5) and finished second on the Irish in sacks (3.0). Coney recorded a career-best 17 tackles (one shy of the bowl-game school record) in the 21-17 victory over LSU in the 2018 Overton Citrus Bowl. Tranquil, in his first season at linebacker after converting from safety, totaled 85 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, four passes defended, one interception and one forced fumble. Morgan and Martini registered 92 and 75 stops, respectively, and Morgan collected 7.0 tackles for loss. Lea previously served as an assistant coach at Bowling Green, Syracuse, Wake Forest and UCLA. Over his 12-year career, Lea has mentored one All-American (Akeem Ayers, UCLA) and 10 all-conference selections. In 2010, Ayers earned second-team honors from Walter Camp and Phil Steele, as well as third-team accolades from the Associated Press. Ayers, selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, was a finalist for the 2010 Dick Butkus Award, which is given annually to the nation's top linebacker. Lea came to Notre Dame following a one-year stint as linebackers coach at Wake Forest. In 2016, the Demon Deacons' defense ranked in the top 20 of the Football Bowl Subdivision in fumbles recovered (third), turnovers forced (10th), sacks (12th), defensive TDs (17th), red-zone defense (17th) and scoring defense (20th). Wake Forest was one of four schools in the FBS to rank in the top 20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense in 2016. The other three schools--Alabama, Clemson and Washington--qualified for the College Football Playoff. Lea was instrumental in the development of Demon Deacon linebacker Marquel Lee, who not only earned all-ACC second-team honors in 2016, but was also selected to take part in the 2017 East-West Shrine Game. Lee was the only FBS linebacker to post at least 100 tackles, 20 TFLs and 7.5 sacks in 2016. In fact, only one other linebacker in the country met at least two of those three figures. Lee led the Demon Deacons in tackles in 2016 with a career-best 105 while also recording a team-leading 20.0 tackles for loss. He also paced Wake Forest in forced fumbles (three) and quarterback hurries (four), and ranked second in sacks with 7.5. Prior to Wake Forest, Lea spent three seasons as the linebackers coach at Syracuse (2013-15). He developed the Orange's Zaire Franklin into an all ACC-caliber linebacker. In 2015, as a sophomore captain (the fourth sophomore captain in school history and first since 1945), Franklin led the Orange in tackles (81) and was second on the squad in tackles for loss (11). The 2014 Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four FBS teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (nine). Alabama (five), TCU (nine) and Ole Miss (nine) were the others. In 2013, Syracuse ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense (24th), sacks (18th) and tackles for loss (18th). Lea worked in 2012 at Bowling Green to assemble a unit that ranked sixth in the country in total defense (296.6) and 10th in scoring defense (16.7). The Falcons held the opposition to under 100 yards rushing in nine contests. Bowling Green also ranked fourth in the nation in third-down defense, allowing a first down just 28.1 percent of the time. The Falcons' fourth-down defense was just as good, finishing fifth in the country at 26.3 percent. They would end the season ranked 11th in sacks (38), 12th in rushing defense (106.5), 13th in pass defense (190.1) and fifth in first downs allowed (15.1). Lea was a finalist for Linebackers Coach of the Year by FootballScoop.com in 2012. Lea is a 2004 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned three letters in football and was a two-time All-SEC Academic Team pick. In 2005, Lea was a finalist for the John Wooden Cup and the recipient of the H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Award. He also earned his master's degree in political science from Vanderbilt in 2007. Following his graduation from Vanderbilt, Lea became a graduate assistant coach at UCLA in 2006 before moving to South Dakota State for two seasons (2007-08). Lea began his college career at Birmingham-Southern College where he was a member of the baseball team that captured the NAIA World Series title in 2001. He lettered in baseball at Belmont in 2002 before transferring to Vanderbilt. Lea and his wife Allison, have three children: Clark III, Mara and Jack. The Lea FileHometown Nashville, Tennessee Playing Experience2001 Birmingham-Southern Baseball Coaching Career2006 UCLA Graduate Assistant (Defense) Bowls/Playoffs Coached2006 Emerald Bowl -- ND --  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Elston Named Notre Dame Associate Head Football Coach Posted: 10 Jan 2018 05:56 AM PST Courtesy of und.com. Elston has coached All-Americans at three different position groups in his time at Notre DameNOTRE DAME, Ind. - University of Notre Dame assistant head coach/defensive line coach Mike Elston, a member of the Fighting Irish football coaching staff since 2010, has been promoted to associate head coach/defensive line. "I love the University of Notre Dame," said Elston. "My family and I are blessed to be a part of this University. I want to thank Jack Swarbrick and Brian Kelly for this opportunity that continues my growth as a coach and offers a greater leadership role in the program. I'm very excited to stay with the defensive line and help them develop to their fullest potential-- both on and off the field."
"Mike has been instrumental to the success of Notre Dame football," said Brian Kelly, the Dick Corbett Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. "His commitment and passion for this program and University are second to none. In many ways, Mike can best be described as the backbone of our coaching staff. He's tutored All-Americans at every position group in his tenure at Notre Dame, including linebacker, defensive line and placekicker. Mike's also been a vital resource in recruiting — leading the efforts of that office for two years. He's, without a doubt, a future head coach and we're very, very fortunate to have him on our staff." Elston, who was promoted to Notre Dame's assistant head coach prior to the start of the 2017 season, keyed a resurgent Irish defensive line over the past year. Last season, he inherited seven defensive linemen who had seen previous game action over their respective careers. That group had combined for a total of just four career sacks, but recorded 16.5 sacks under Elston in 2017. The front four of Jerry Tillery, Daelin Hayes, Jonathan Bonner and Jay Hayes started 12 of Notre Dame's 13 games. All four recorded career highs in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks. In addition to his duties related to coaching the defensive line, Elston will represent the program when directed to so by Kelly or when Kelly is unavailable. This will include but not be limited to assisting in managing the football program, participating in press conferences, making public appearances (including alumni and donor functions) and attending departmental and University meetings. Elston served as Notre Dame's recruiting coordinator and linebacker coach during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. He spearheaded an Irish recruiting effort that brought in consensus top-15 classes in each of his two seasons in that role. Elston also coached former All-America linebacker Jaylon Smith, who eclipsed 100 tackles in consecutive seasons. In 2015, no Power 5 linebacker other than Smith made the following claim: 114 or more tackles, 9.0 TFLs and five passes broken up. Elston is no stranger to the defensive line, having coached that unit at Notre Dame from 2010-14. He played a critical role in the development of Sheldon Day, a fourth-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft, while also mentoring Stephon Tuitt and Louis Nix III, 2014 NFL Draft selections in the second and third rounds, respectively. Tuitt and Nix were the first Irish defensive line tandem to be chosen in the first three rounds of the same draft since 1997. The duo was also the first pair to earn All-America status on the defensive line at Notre Dame in the same season since 1989. Tuitt finished his career with 21.5 sacks, third most in school history. Also under his tutelage was Kapron Lewis-Moore, a sixth-round NFL Draft pick in 2013 who saw his draft stock decline only after suffering a torn ACL in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. Lewis-Moore was part of a 2012 unit that allowed just four rushing touchdowns, including zero over the first seven games of the year, the fewest in FBS, while propelling the Irish to a 12-1 record. Notre Dame held eight opponents that year under 100 rushing yards, tied for most among automatic BCS-bid teams. Elston helped steer Notre Dame through a 2013 campaign which saw the defensive line plagued by injuries, with the trio of Day, Nix III and Tuitt on the field for just 23 plays together over the final 10 games of the season. Elston oversaw Notre Dame's special teams during his first two seasons, 2010 and 2011. He mentored kicker David Ruffer to finalist status for the Lou Groza Award in 2010, as Ruffer converted his first 18 field-goal attempts to run a school-record for career consecutive made field goals to 23. In 2011, kick returner George Atkinson III ranked 19th nationally in kickoff return average (26.1), helping the Irish improve to 36th in FBS as a team that season (up from 75th in 2010). Long a part of Kelly's staff, Elston held jobs of assistant head coach, recruiting coordinator, special teams coordinator, tight ends coach and defensive line coach during three years at Cincinnati (2007-09). In 2009, as the Bearcats went undefeated in the regular season and won the BIG EAST title, Elson implemented a new scheme on the defensive line and held opponents to 3.6 yards per carry. The Bearcats ranked in the FBS top 10 in both tackles for loss and sacks, led by second-team all-BIG EAST pick Ricardo Mathews and Alex Daniels. On special teams at Cincinnati, Elston mentored the BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year all three seasons, as Marty Gilyard earned the nod in both 2008 and 2009, while punter Kevin Huber took home that hardware in 2007, along with All-America honors in 2007 and 2008. Gilyard averaged 30.5 yards per kick return in 2009, helping the Bearcats rank second nationally at 28.5 yards per kickoff return. Huber led the nation with 46.9 yards per punt in 2007, as Cincinnati was only the fourth team in FBS history to lead the nation in net punting in consecutive seasons. Huber was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of 2009 NFL Draft and has been the Bengals punter ever since, making the Pro Bowl in 2014. Elston was also with Kelly for three seasons at Central Michigan (2004-06), where he mentored two all-Mid-American Conference linebackers in 2006, including the league's top tackler. He served as the Chippewas' co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach in 2005, mentoring Dan Bazuin who led the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and tied a MAC record with 16 sacks. His first full-time coaching job was on the staff at Eastern Michigan, where he coached the defensive line from 2001-03 while serving as recruiting coordinator for his final two seasons. Elston was a graduate assistant at Michigan in 1999 and 2000. Elston is a 1998 graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in sport management and communications. He was a four-year member of the Wolverines football team (1993-96) and three-year letterwinner as an outside linebacker (1994-96). Following his graduation from Michigan, Elston became a video intern with the Wolverines in 1998 before serving as a graduate assistant at his alma mater for two seasons (1999-00). Elston and his wife Beth, have three daughters: Olivia, Sophia and Isabella. The Elston FileHometown St. Marys, Ohio Playing Experience1993-96 Michigan Outside Linebacker Bowls/Playoffs Played1993 Michigan Hall of Fame Coaching Career1997 Michigan Student Assistant Bowls/Playoffs Coached1998 Michigan Rose
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| Book To Boykin Downs LSU In Citrus Bowl Posted: 02 Jan 2018 05:53 AM PST Miles Boykin's 55-yard one-handed TD catch gave the Irish a New Year's Day victory. Photo Gallery | Box Score (PDF)| Box Score (html) | Postgame Notes (PDF) Highlights | Coach Kelly, Boykin & Book Press Conference | Instant Reaction | Celebration By Jane Horvat ORLANDO, Florida -- The No. 14 University of Notre Dame football squad secured another 10-win season at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, downing No. 17 LSU. Neither team led by more than one possession and the lead changed hands four times in the fourth quarter. The win gives the No. 14 Irish a 10-3 record to cap the 2017 campaign, giving Brian Kelly at least 10 wins for the third time at Notre Dame and second time in three years. How It HappenedAfter both teams struggled to click offensively, Ian Book came into the game with two minutes remaining to give new life to the Irish offense. As Notre Dame pushed their way up the field, Book kept the drive alive by running for Notre Dame's longest third-down conversion of the year, moving the chains after rushing for 21 yards on 3rd and 19. The drive culminated in Justin Yoon's 46-yard field goal to put the Irish on the board with four seconds left in the first half, leading LSU 3-0. When the second half commenced, LSU answered back by scoring the first TD of the game with 11:37 left in the third quarter. Derrius Guice's 20-yard TD reception capped off the Tigers' five-play drive in which they traversed 43 yards in 2:16. The Irish rebounded from Andraez Williams' interception at 7:18 in the third with a drive that allowed Notre Dame to add Yoon's second field goal of the game (49 yards) to the scoreboard, leaving them trailing LSU 7-6 at the end of the third quarter. It was Yoon's longest field goal of the year. The Tigers built their lead with a Danny Etling completion to Guice for a two-yard TD reception that put LSU up, 14-6, with 11:13 remaining in the game. Louisiana native Michael Young brought the Irish back within striking distance when he got his hands on Book's his six-yard pass and tallied the first touchdown reception of his career. Josh Adams followed by pushing his way into the end zone to give Notre Dame the two-point conversion that would tie the game, 14-14, with under seven minutes until the final whistle. After making a 12-play, 76-yard trek up the field to put themselves within scoring distance LSU retook the lead with a 17-yard field goal from Jack Gonsoulin to put the Tigers up 17-14 with 2:03 left. Then came the New Year's Day heroics, as Notre Dame's Miles Boykin earned Citrus Bowl MVP honors as he brought down a long pass from Book with one hand before breaking a pair of tackles for a 55-yard touchdown reception with 1:28 left. Yoon's extra point provided the final margin of 21-17. It was the second consecutive bowl match-up with LSU that Notre Dame scored late to beat the Tigers. In 2014, Kyle Bridnza drilled a field goal as time expired to win the Music City Bowl, 31-28. That Music City Bowl and the Cotton Bowl victory over Houston on Jan. 1, 1978, are the only Irish postseason wins in which Notre Dame scored later in the game to win a bowl game. Up NextThe Irish will open their 2018 season with a visit from Michigan on Sept. 1. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Jane Horvat ('18) is a student intern for Fighting Irish Media. In addition to working with hockey, volleyball and football, she contributes to the writing team and is an English and Romance Languages major. A member of the Glynn Family Honors Program, Horvat writes for the online art database See Art Differently and hails from Rockford, Illinois. Courtesy of und.com.
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| No. 14 Notre Dame Captures Win In First Citrus Bowl Appearance, Defeating LSU 21-17 Posted: 01 Jan 2018 01:49 PM PST Miles Boykin's 55-yard one-handed touchdown catch give the Irish a New Year's Day victory. Jan. 1, 2018 By Jane Horvat ORLANDO, Florida -- The No. 14 University of Notre Dame football squad secured their first ever win in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, downing No. 17 Louisiana State University by a score of 21-17. The Fighting Irish and the Tigers made sure their fans were glued to the New Year's Day game as they kept the score within one possession throughout the entire match and had four lead-changers in the fourth quarter alone. How It Happened After Notre Dame struggled to produce in the majority of the first half, QB Ian Book came into the game with two minutes remaining to give new life to Irish offense. As Notre Dame pushed their way up the field, Book kept the drive alive by running for the Irish's longest third-down conversion of the year, moving the chains after rushing for 21 yards on 3rd and 19. This march up the field culminated in Justin Yoon's 46-yard field goal (tying his longest of the season) to put the Irish on the board with 0:04 seconds left in the first half, leading LSU 3-0. Courtesy of und.com.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notre Dame Alumni Association's Citrus Bowl Events and Info Posted: 26 Dec 2017 05:48 PM PST Notre Dame will host a service project and Mass during the weekend and have a limited number of discounted tickets for the Notre Dame Tailgate within the Mercedes-Benz Hospitality Pavilion on Game Day prior to ND vs. LSU on New Year's Day! Tailgate Info: Tickets to the tailgate are $80 each and include access to both the Mercedes-Benz Hospitality Pavilion and the exclusive space within just for the University of Notre Dame, an all-you-can-eat brunch, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, live music, and much more! Service Project Info: Join the ND Club of Orlando and the ND Alumni Association on Saturday, December 30 from 2 - 5 p.m. for an afternoon of service at St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando. This school serves many underprivileged children in the area and is in partnership with Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education. We request that you wear work clothes as you may be involved in outdoor beautification projects, painting, etc. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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| Posted: 26 Dec 2017 05:24 PM PST The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-3) and the LSU Tigers (9-3, 6-2 SEC) will meet in the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's, set to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, January 1 on ABC. Tickets for the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's may be purchased HERE. The Fighting Irish enter the game with the nation's No. 7-ranked rushing offense and are led by running back Josh Adams, who has run for 1,386 yards on the season. Notre Dame has also seen the exceptional play from quarterback Brandon Wimbush, who has racked up 2,583 yards of total offense, including 765 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. A victory would give head coach Brian Kelly his second 10-win season in three years. LSU, meanwhile, enters the Citrus Bowl having won six of its past seven games and boasts one of the nation's top defenses, allowing just 311.7 yards and 18.8 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers are led by reigning Citrus Bowl MVP Derrius Guice, who is just the fifth player in LSU history to rush for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. This year's Citrus Bowl will be the 12th meeting all-time between the Tigers and the Fighting Irish and the first since Notre Dame's 31-28 win in the 2014 Music City Bowl. Notre Dame has never played in a Citrus Bowl game, however, the Fighting Irish did appear in the Camping World Bowl in Orlando in 2011. The Tigers have played in Orlando four times previously, including a 29-9 win over Louisville in last year's Citrus Bowl. Starting three hours before kickoff is the Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion. Fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage. Tickets are $85 and may be purchased HERE. Check out the official Citrus Bowl events calendar and other useful fan information at CitrusBowlOrlando.com/Fan-Guide. Game Day Schedule7:00 a.m. – Parking Lots open 8:00 a.m. – Downtown Shuttle Service begins 9:00 a.m. – FanFest opens (read more) 10:00 a.m. – Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion opens (read more) 11:00 a.m. – Stadium gates open 1:00 p.m. – Kickoff Stadium Info, Clear Bag Policy, Parking, Tailgating, Shuttles, Directions, and more can be found on the Citrus Bowl website. Event Info and LinksParade - Dec. 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Pep Rally - Dec. 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Fan Fest - Jan. 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Hospitality Pavilion - Jan.1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Courtesy of the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Band of the Fighting Irish - 2018 Citrus Bowl Posted: 26 Dec 2017 05:23 PM PST
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| Irish Ring In 2018 Against Tigers In Citrus Bowl Posted: 26 Dec 2017 05:52 PM PST No. 14 Notre Dame takes on No. 17 LSU in Orlando.Countdown To Kickoff
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| Notre Dame Football Announces Signing Class Posted: 20 Dec 2017 12:09 PM PST Courtesy of und.com and watchND.
NOTRE DAME, Indiana -- The University of Notre Dame football roster will increase by 20 student-athletes for the 2018 season. The 20 new additions represent 12 states-- three from New Jersey, three from Florida, two from California, two from Pennsylvania, two from Georgia, two from Illinois, one from Ohio, one from Maryland, one from Tennessee, one from Indiana, one from Michigan and one from North Carolina. As listed by position, Notre Dame adds six defensive backs, four linebackers, three defensive linemen, two offensive lineman, two tight ends, two wide receivers, one quarterback and one running back. Seven of the 20 players--linebacker Bo Bauer, defensive back Houston Griffith, wide receiver Micah Jones, linebacker Jack Lamb, linebacker Ovie Oghoufo, running back Jahmir Smith and tight end George Takacs--will enroll at the University in January. They will participate in Notre Dame's spring football practices. The other 13 players have signed national letters of intent and will arrive on campus by June for the start of summer school. Among the 20 players who will be freshmen for the Irish this fall are:
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| Notre Dame Alumni Association's Citrus Bowl Events and Info Posted: 18 Dec 2017 06:53 AM PST Notre Dame will host a service project and Mass during the weekend and have a limited number of discounted tickets for the Notre Dame Tailgate within the Mercedes-Benz Hospitality Pavilion on Game Day prior to ND vs. LSU on New Year's Day! Tailgate Info: Tickets to the tailgate are $80 each and include access to both the Mercedes-Benz Hospitality Pavilion and the exclusive space within just for the University of Notre Dame, an all-you-can-eat brunch, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, live music, and much more! Service Project Info: Join the ND Club of Orlando and the ND Alumni Association on Saturday, December 30 from 2 - 5 p.m. for an afternoon of service at St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando. This school serves many underprivileged children in the area and is in partnership with Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education. We request that you wear work clothes as you may be involved in outdoor beautification projects, painting, etc. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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| Posted: 18 Dec 2017 06:10 AM PST The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-3) and the LSU Tigers (9-3, 6-2 SEC) will meet in the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's, set to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, January 1 on ABC. Tickets for the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's may be purchased HERE. The Fighting Irish enter the game with the nation's No. 7-ranked rushing offense and are led by running back Josh Adams, who has run for 1,386 yards on the season. Notre Dame has also seen the exceptional play from quarterback Brandon Wimbush, who has racked up 2,583 yards of total offense, including 765 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. A victory would give head coach Brian Kelly his second 10-win season in three years. LSU, meanwhile, enters the Citrus Bowl having won six of its past seven games and boasts one of the nation's top defenses, allowing just 311.7 yards and 18.8 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers are led by reigning Citrus Bowl MVP Derrius Guice, who is just the fifth player in LSU history to rush for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. This year's Citrus Bowl will be the 12th meeting all-time between the Tigers and the Fighting Irish and the first since Notre Dame's 31-28 win in the 2014 Music City Bowl. Notre Dame has never played in a Citrus Bowl game, however, the Fighting Irish did appear in the Camping World Bowl in Orlando in 2011. The Tigers have played in Orlando four times previously, including a 29-9 win over Louisville in last year's Citrus Bowl. Starting three hours before kickoff is the Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion. Fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage. Tickets are $85 and may be purchased HERE. Check out the official Citrus Bowl events calendar and other useful fan information at CitrusBowlOrlando.com/Fan-Guide. Game Day Schedule7:00 a.m. – Parking Lots open 8:00 a.m. – Downtown Shuttle Service begins 9:00 a.m. – FanFest opens (read more) 10:00 a.m. – Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion opens (read more) 11:00 a.m. – Stadium gates open 1:00 p.m. – Kickoff Stadium Info, Clear Bag Policy, Parking, Tailgating, Shuttles, Directions, and more can be found on the Citrus Bowl website. Event Info and LinksParade - Dec. 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Pep Rally - Dec. 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Fan Fest - Jan. 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Hospitality Pavilion - Jan.1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Courtesy of the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton's.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quenton Nelson Named 34th Unanimous All-American In School History Posted: 14 Dec 2017 06:28 AM PST Nelson is the first Fighting Irish unanimous All-American since Manti Te'o in 2012 Dec. 13, 2017 NOTRE DAME, Indiana - University of Notre Dame senior offensive guard Quenton Nelson became the 34th unanimous All-American in Notre Dame history when he was selected to the 2017 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America Team Wednesday. He is the first Irish offensive lineman to earn such an honor since tackle Aaron Taylor in 1993. Nelson was a first-team All-American on all five teams the NCAA recognizes to calculate unanimous standing. He was previously selected to the All-America squads by the Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, The Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press. Nelson is Notre Dame's sixth-ever unanimous All-American offensive lineman -- joining the likes of tackle Joe Kurth (1932), tackle Ed Beinor(1938), guard Dick Arrington (1965), center John Scully (1980) and Taylor (1993). Nelson, Notre Dame's 2017 Monogram Club Most Valuable Player, spearheads an offensive line that paves the way for the third-best FBS rushing attack in yards/carry (6.37), 12th-best in rushing TDs (35), eighth-best in total rushing yards (3,349) and seventh-best in rushing offense (271.9 rush yards/game). Notre Dame has rushed for at least 300 yards in seven of its 12 games this season. The Irish lead the nation in in rushing TDs (nine) and rank third in rushing yards (877) against AP top-25 opponents. Notre Dame also leads the nation in rushing yards (2,253) and ranks second in rushing TDs (23) in games against FBS teams with a winning record. The Irish are the only FBS team with at least 2,000 rush yards and at least 20 rushing TDs this season against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame is the only unit in the country to average over 250.0 rush yards/game with at least seven games against FBS teams with a winning record (and Notre Dame's played nine). The Irish average 250.3 rush yards/game and 5.84 yards/rush in its nine games against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame ranks in the top three nationally in runs of at least 20 yards (t-3rd, 39), 30 yards (2nd, 26), 40 yards (3rd, 15), 50 yards (3rd, 11), 60 yards (t-1st, nine) and 70 yards (2nd, four). Nelson has started 35 times in his 36-game, three-year playing career. In 2017, he's started all 12 games at left guard and ranks as the highest-rated offensive lineman in the country by Pro Football Focus (48.1) -- next highest-rated lineman sits at 44.9. Nelson has far surpassed any other offensive guard in the country as well -- next highest-rated guard sits at 39.0. Nelson has not surrendered a sack or QB hit, and allowed just two QB hurries in 819 offensive snaps this season. In fact, over his career (2,336 snaps), Nelson has surrendered just two sacks, none in the last two years, and only two quarterback hits. Nelson's the highest-rated offensive guard in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (33.0) as well -- next highest-rated run-blocking guard sits at 25.5. Nelson is Notre Dame's 84th different player and 100th total selection to earn consensus All-America status - both are more than any other school. Notre Dame's All-Time Unanimous All-Americans1929 Frank Carideo, QB -- ND -- Courtesy of und.com.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quenton Nelson Named First-Team Sporting News All-American Posted: 14 Dec 2017 06:32 AM PST Mike McGlinchey earns second-team honors Dec. 12, 2017 NOTRE DAME, Indiana - University of Notre Dame senior offensive guard Quenton Nelson was named First-Team All-America by the Sporting News Tuesday. Fighting Irish graduate offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey earned second-team honors. Nelson, a first-team choice by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America and Sporting News, remains on track to become Notre Dame's first unanimous All-American since Manti Te'o in 2012 and first unanimous All-American offensive lineman since Aaron Taylor in 1993. McGlinchey, who was named first-team All-America by Walter Camp, AP and FWAA, will likely earn consensus All-America honors. McGlinchey and Nelson spearhead an offensive line that paves the way for the third-best FBS rushing attack in yards/carry (6.37), 12th-best in rushing TDs (35), eighth-best in total rushing yards (3,349) and seventh-best in rushing offense (271.9 rush yards/game). Notre Dame has rushed for at least 300 yards in seven of its 12 games this season. The Irish lead the nation in rushing TDs (nine) and rank third in rushing yards (877) against AP top-25 opponents. Notre Dame also leads the nation in rushing yards (2,253) and ranks second in rushing TDs (23) in games against FBS teams with a winning record. The Irish are the only FBS team with at least 2,000 rush yards and at least 20 rushing TDs this season against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame is the only unit in the country to average over 250.0 rush yards/game with at least seven games against FBS teams with a winning record (and Notre Dame's played nine). The Irish average 250.3 rush yards/game and 5.84 yards/rush in its nine games against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame ranks in the top three nationally in runs of at least 20 yards (t-3rd, 39), 30 yards (2nd, 26), 40 yards (3rd, 15), 50 yards (3rd, 11), 60 yards (t-1st, nine) and 70 yards (2nd, four). McGlinchey, a two-time Irish captain, has started 38 times in his 50-game, four-year playing career. In 2017, he's started all 12 games at left tackle and ranks as the third highest-rated offensive lineman and second highest-rated tackle in the country by Pro Football Focus (43.3.). McGlinchey, Notre Dame's Offensive Lineman of the Year, has surrendered three sacks, two QB hits and nine QB hurries in 825 offensive snaps, as compared to the only offensive tackle ranked ahead of him (Cole Madison, Washington State) has allowed four QB sacks, two QB hits and 13 QB hurries. He's the highest-rated offensive lineman in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (34.1) -- next highest-rated run-blocking lineman is Nelson at 33.0 and next-best tackle is at 25.2. Nelson, Notre Dame's 2017 Monogram Club Most Valuable Player, has started 35 times in his 36-game, three-year playing career. In 2017, he's started all 12 games at left guard and ranks as the highest-rated offensive lineman in the country by Pro Football Focus (48.1) -- next highest-rated lineman sits at 44.9. Nelson has far surpassed any other offensive guard in the country as well -- next highest-rated guard sits at 39.0. Nelson has not surrendered a sack or QB hit, and allowed just two QB hurries in 819 offensive snaps this season. In fact, over his career (2,336 snaps), Nelson has surrendered just two sacks, none in the last two years, and only two quarterback hits. Nelson's the highest-rated offensive guard in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (33.0) as well -- next highest-rated run-blocking guard sits at 25.5. -- ND -- Courtesy of und.com.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McGlinchey, Nelson Named First-Team FWAA All-Americans Posted: 14 Dec 2017 06:30 AM PST McGlinchey and Nelson are the first pair of Notre Dame offensive linemen to garner first-team honors in the same season by the FWAA, which selected its first team in 1944. Dec. 11, 2017 NOTRE DAME, Indiana - University of Notre Dame graduate offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey and senior offensive guard Quenton Nelson were named First-Team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America Monday. McGlinchey and Nelson are the first pair of Notre Dame offensive linemen to garner first-team honors in the same season by the FWAA, which was founded in 1941. They're the first Irish teammates to receive such recognition from the FWAA in the same season since offensive tackle Aaron Taylor and safety Bobby Taylor in 1993. McGlinchey and Nelson, who were each also named first-team All-Americans by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Associated Press, spearhead an offensive line that paves the way for the third-best FBS rushing attack in yards/carry (6.37), 12th-best in rushing TDs (35), eighth-best in total rushing yards (3,349) and seventh-best in rushing offense (271.9 rush yards/game). Notre Dame has rushed for at least 300 yards in seven of its 12 games this season. The Irish lead the nation in in rushing TDs (nine) and rank third in rushing yards (877) against AP top-25 opponents. Notre Dame also leads the nation in rushing yards (2,253) and ranks second in rushing TDs (23) in games against FBS teams with a winning record. The Irish are the only FBS team with at least 2,000 rush yards and at least 20 rushing TDs this season against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame is the only unit in the country to average over 250.0 rush yards/game with at least seven games against FBS teams with a winning record (and Notre Dame's played nine). The Irish average 250.3 rush yards/game and 5.84 yards/rush in its nine games against FBS teams with a winning record. Notre Dame ranks in the top three nationally in runs of at least 20 yards (t-3rd, 39), 30 yards (2nd, 26), 40 yards (3rd, 15), 50 yards (3rd, 11), 60 yards (t-1st, nine) and 70 yards (2nd, four). McGlinchey, a two-time Irish captain, has started 38 times in his 50-game, four-year playing career. In 2017, he's started all 12 games at left tackle and ranks as the third highest-rated offensive lineman and second highest-rated tackle in the country by Pro Football Focus (43.3.). McGlinchey, Notre Dame's Offensive Lineman of the Year, has surrendered three sacks, two QB hits and nine QB hurries in 825 offensive snaps, as compared to the only offensive tackle ranked ahead of him (Cole Madison, Washington State) has allowed four QB sacks, two QB hits and 13 QB hurries. He's the highest-rated offensive lineman in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (34.1) -- next highest-rated run-blocking lineman is Nelson at 33.0 and next-best tackle is at 25.2. Nelson, Notre Dame's 2017 Monogram Club Most Valuable Player, has started 35 times in his 36-game, three-year playing career. In 2017, he's started all 12 games at left guard and ranks as the highest-rated offensive lineman in the country by Pro Football Focus (48.1) -- next highest-rated lineman sits at 44.9. Nelson has far surpassed any other offensive guard in the country as well -- next highest-rated guard sits at 39.0. Nelson has not surrendered a sack or QB hit, and allowed just two QB hurries in 819 offensive snaps this season. In fact, over his career (2,336 snaps), Nelson has surrendered just two sacks, none in the last two years, and only two quarterback hits. Nelson's the highest-rated offensive guard in terms of run blocking in the country by Pro Football Focus (33.0) as well -- next highest-rated run-blocking guard sits at 25.5. The FWAA All-America Team was first selected in 1944, three years after the organization was formed. The FWAA's inaugural team included Army's Heisman Trophy tandem of Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis and Georgia Tech's Frank Broyles, who later became Arkansas' head football coach and athletic director. Since 1945, the FWAA All-America Team has been among the five teams used to formulate the NCAA's annual consensus All-America team, which will be announced later this week. Since the 2002 season, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), The Associated Press, The Sporting News and the Walter Camp Football Foundation have joined the FWAA as the five designated selectors by the NCAA. The Football Writers Association of America, a non-profit organization founded in 1941, consists of more than 1,300 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. -- ND -- Courtesy of und.com.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 Shamrock Series To Feature Syracuse In Yankee Stadium Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:10 PM PST Courtesy of und.com Notre Dame will make its 27th appearance in either the original or new Yankee Stadium.
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday that it will play Syracuse on Nov. 17, 2018, at Yankee Stadium, as part of its Shamrock Series. This matchup will mark the Shamrock Series' second trip to the fabled home of the New York Yankees. Notre Dame and Syracuse have played eight times, with the Irish leading the series 5-3-0. Notre Dame earned a 50-33 victory in the most recent meeting between the schools on Oct. 1, 2016, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Irish and Orange met for the first time on the gridiron on Nov. 26, 1914, when Notre Dame shutout Syracuse, 20-0, at Archbold Stadium (the original home of the Orange). Neutral-site matchups are nothing new to the Notre Dame-Syracuse series. The 1963 game, which the Orange won 14-7, was played in the original Yankee Stadium on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28). It marked Notre Dame's first game after the tragic death of John F. Kennedy the week before in Dallas. The two have also twice faced off at MetLife Stadium (2014, 2016) -- home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. The Irish captured both meetings, including a 31-15 victory on Sept. 27, 2014. Notre Dame has played 26 games at Yankee Stadium. In addition to the '63 meeting with Syracuse, the Irish have played Army (1925-29, 1931-46, 1969, 2010), North Carolina (1949) and Rutgers (2013 Pinstripe Bowl). Syracuse has played seven games at Yankee Stadium. In addition to the '63 meeting with the Irish, the Orange defeated Pittsburgh in 1923, NYU in both 1940 and '41, Kansas State in 2010 (Pinstripe Bowl) and West Virginia in 2012 (Pinstripe Bowl). Syracuse's only loss at Yankee Stadium came in 1960 vs. Army. This meeting will mark the ninth installment of the Shamrock Series, an event where the Irish play a scheduled home game at a neutral site. In addition to the game, the weekend features various off-the-field events aimed at bringing the full Notre Dame campus fan experience on the road to cities around the country. Presentations by University faculty and researchers, Mass, a service project, a 5K run/walk and marching band performances are planned leading up to kickoff. Tickets will be offered to football season ticket members and contributing alumni during the annual lottery process in spring 2018. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public in July. Shamrock Series HistoryThis will mark the ninth installment of the Shamrock Series, an event where the Irish play a scheduled home game at a neutral site. The series allows the Irish to continue their long history of playing neutral site games across the country. The Syracuse game will be the 137th time that the Irish will play a regular-season neutral site game, posting a 107-23-6 (.741) record to date. Notre Dame is a perfect 8-0 all-time in Shamrock Series games. Shamrock Series
Notre Dame-New York HistoryThe relationship between Notre Dame and New York City actually began just weeks before the University was even established by Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1842. Sorin and his six Holy Cross Brothers, came by boat to the United States from France and arrived in New York Harbor about two months before heading for Indiana to begin laying the roots for Sorin's vision of a faith-based school and the best university in the United States. Sorin actually said his first mass in the United States at St. Peter's Church, the oldest Catholic Parish in New York City, in downtown Manhattan, not far from Ground Zero. A plaque inside the vestibule of the church commemorates the event. Sorin and his companions spent three days in New York City before embarking on the 24-day journey to Indiana. In the early days of the University, only a handful of New Yorkers could boast being Notre Dame alumni. But as travel became more convenient and the reputation of Notre Dame blossomed, the number quickly grew. Helping to fuel the active presence Notre Dame holds in the Big Apple is the Notre Dame Club of New York. The organization underwent steady growth through the early 1900s and under the leadership of then club president Monsignor Luke J. Evers (ND 1878), the organization became strong enough to attract Notre Dame president Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., to Manhattan in 1915 as the guest of honor and speaker for a banquet of alumni, dignitaries, city and state officials and educators. Notre Dame has nearly 9,000 alumni in the New York City metropolitan area, most as part of alumni clubs in New York City, Mid-Hudson Valley (Stormville, N.Y.), Long Island, Staten Island, Northern New Jersey (Rutherford, N.J.), Jersey Shore (Bradley Beach, N.J.), Fairfield County (Fairfield, Conn.) and New Haven (New Haven, Conn.). Three of the most hallowed events in the national mythology of Notre Dame football emerged from games played in the New York area. One of the most significant moments in the development of American football came 100 years ago, Nov. 1, 1913, at West Point when Notre Dame quarterback Gus Dorais and team captain Knute Rockne revolutionized the game by extensively utilizing forward passes in a 35-13 upset of Army that forever placed Notre Dame on the national college football landscape and helped change the entire sport's tactics. The Irish finished the landmark 1913 season at a perfect 7-0 under coach Jesse Harper. Another legendary Notre Dame moment occurred on Oct. 18, 1924 after the Army game at the Polo Grounds, a 13-7 win for the Irish. The combination of quarterback Harry Stuhldreher, left halfback Jim Crowley, right halfback Don Miller and fullback Elmer Layden rolled over the Cadets. Their performance inspired the New York Herald Tribune's Grantland Rice to write the famous lede "outlined against a blue, gray October sky the Four Horsemen rode again," coining an iconic nickname. The Irish went on to capture their first of 11 national championships. On Nov. 10, 1928 at Yankee Stadium, head coach Knute Rockne delivered perhaps the most famous halftime speech in sports history. With Army leading the Irish at intermission, Rockne told his team about Notre Dame's first All-American, George Gipp, whose death bed wish was that someday when the Irish were down that Rockne implore the team to "win one for the Gipper." Notre Dame scored two second half touchdowns after the speech to defeat Army, 12-6.
Notre Dame-Yankee Stadium HistoryTwo of the most recognizable brands in American sports reunite as the gold helmets of 11-time consensus national champion Notre Dame returns to the second generation of "the house that Ruth built," home of the 27-time World Series champion New York Yankees. The game with Syracuse marks the 27th time that the Irish have played at Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame is 17-6-3 (.712) all-time at Yankee Stadium, including a 2-0 mark in the new stadium and a 15-6-3 (.688) record in the original facility. All but three of these games, a 1949 win over North Carolina, a 1963 loss to Syracuse and a 2013 win over Rutgers, have come against Army. Notre Dame played the first college football game at the new Yankee Stadium when the Fighting Irish downed Army, 27-3, on Nov. 20, 2010 in the second installment of the annual Shamrock Series.
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| 2018 Home Football Kickoff Times Announced Posted: 18 Dec 2017 08:20 AM PST The Irish have announced kickoff times for its six home football games for the 2018 season. NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The University of Notre Dame has announced kickoff times for its six home football games for the 2018 season--as well as for its off-site home game against Syracuse at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York:
The Notre Dame agreement with NBC Sports features the option for five night games over each two-year window. NBC showed two night games from Notre Dame Stadium in 2017 (Georgia and USC), so the network will show three prime-time contests in 2018 (Michigan, Stanford and Florida State). Michigan (18th appearance at Notre Dame Stadium) and Stanford (17th at Notre Dame Stadium) last played at Notre Dame in 2014 and 2016, respectively. Pittsburgh will be coming to Notre Dame Stadium for the 32nd time overall and first time since 2012. Florida State will be making its fourth appearance at Notre Dame Stadium (1981, 1993 and 2003), while Vanderbilt will head to Notre Dame Stadium for the second time (1995). Notre Dame and Ball State have never met in football. Eight of the 2018 Notre Dame opponents will play in postseason bowl games following the 2017 season -- including Michigan (8-4, Outback Bowl), Wake Forest (7-5, Belk Bowl), Stanford (9-4, Alamo Bowl), Virginia Tech (9-3, Camping World Bowl), Navy (6-5, Military Bowl), Northwestern (9-3, Music City Bowl), Florida State (6-6, Independence Bowl) and USC (10-2, Cotton Bowl Classic). Four of Notre Dame's 2018 opponents finished in the final College Football Playoff rankings for 2017--No. 8 USC, No. 13 Stanford, No. 21 Northwestern and No. 22 Virginia Tech. Courtesy of und.com.  |
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