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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com OCT. 15, 2018 51 now the key to our hearts." A response from the team's offen- sive coordinator in regards to Tate was also part of the column. "Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter also spouted the company line Tuesday and said, 'When the ball gets in Golden's hands, he tends to make something pretty positive hap- pen. So, we're going to try to keep that going offense-wise … we're go- ing to keep pushing to find those guys and let them play for us.' "Dudes. Really? You don't have to find Tate. He's already here." Sometimes in the NFL potential wins out over production, but the lat- ter is often hard to replace and even more so when it is a player connect- ing with a fan base that helps pay the salaries. "Here's one last thing [head coach Matt] Patricia and [general manager Bob] Quinn need to consider about Tate," Monarrez continued. "He's an entertaining fan favorite. Football is a game with serious consequences. But it's still just a game. And that means it's entertainment. Whether Tate is taunting the Dallas Cowboys by high-stepping into the end zone or whether he's helping a family in trouble, he has made a connection with Lions fans and the people of Detroit. "It's hard to put a price tag on that. But whatever it is, the Lions should pay it." FORMER IRISH PLAYER FINDING SUCCESS AS MLB MANAGER Four years after a playing career that spanned over a decade, former Irish player Craig Counsell took over the Milwaukee Brewers as manager. After two seasons of less than 75 wins, the Brewers won 86 games in 2017 before being officially elimi- nated from postseason contention in the 161st game of the year. After a couple of major moves in the offseason, including adding po- tential National League MVP Chris- tian Yelich to the outfield, Milwau- kee took the next step this season and finished with the best record in the National League (96-67) after taking down the Chicago Cubs in a tiebreaker game for the NL Central crown. The victory awarded the Brewers the top seed heading into the play- offs, where Counsell would face-off against the team that drafted him back in 1992 — the Colorado Rockies. Former Notre Dame baseball head coach Pat Murphy, who had a 318- 116-1 record from 1988-94 at the helm, serves as the bench coach for Counsell. NOTRE DAME IN THE MLB Through Oct. 3 • John Axford (Played at Notre Dame from 2002-05), RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers: Traded to the Dodgers before the deadline … Pitched in 50 games and totaled 54 2 ⁄3 innings between Los Ange- les and the Toronto Blue Jays … Posted a 4-1 record with an ERA of 5.27 and 54 strikeouts … Was not part of the Dodgers' 25-man roster for the National League Division series against Atlanta. • Trey Mancini (2011-13), 1B/OF, Baltimore Ori- oles: Played in 156 games for the Orioles … Batted .242 with 24 home runs and 58 RBI … His 24 round- trippers were tied for most on the team. • David Phelps (2006-08), RHP, Seattle Mariners: Had season-ending Tommy John surgery before the start of the regular season and missed all of 2018. • A.J. Pollock (2007-09), OF, Arizona Diamond- backs: Saw action in 113 games for the Diamond- backs … Hits .257 with a career-high 21 home runs, 65 RBI and 13 stolen bases. • Jeff Samardzija (2003-06), RHP, San Francisco Giants: Started the season on the disabled list with a pectoral strain … In 10 starts, had a 1-5 record with a 6.25 ERA and 30 strikeouts … Was again placed on the DL in July. ✦ IRISH IN THE PROS Vintage Notre Dame Memorabilia Augie's Locker Room ND Stadium Items, Jerseys, Helmets, Autographs and One of a Kind Rockne Items. COME INTO THE STORE TO SEE OUR RARE NOTRE DAME HELMET DISPLAY, 1900 - PRESENT!! Voted Best Notre Dame Collectables in the Country! 1811 South Bend Ave. South Bend , I n 46637 574-277-NDND (6363) www.augieslockerroom.com FACEBOOK.COM/AUGIESLOCKERROOM MEMORABILIA TICKETS NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL GAMES on VHS or DVD for sale, from 1928 to present. 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This prayer must be said for 3 days and after 3 days your request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you. J.A.S. IRISH PLAYERS ON NHL ROSTERS As of Oct. 4 Name (Years At Notre Dame) NHL Season Pos. Current Team Anders Bjork (2014-17) 2nd F Boston Bruins Ian Cole (2007-10) 9th D Colorado Avalanche Vinnie Hinostroza (2013-15) 4th C Arizona Coyotes Stephen Johns (2010-14) 4th D Dallas Stars Anders Lee (2010-13) 7th F New York Islanders Kyle Palmieri (2009-10) 9th F New Jersey Devils Bryan Rust (2010-14) 5th F Pittsburgh Penguins Riley Sheahan (2009-12) 8th F Pittsburgh Penguins