Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com NOV. 5, 2018 13 THEY SAID IT "Love is underrated because of his size — he's only 5-foot-11. But he could be a No. 1 corner at the next level, and he keeps getting better and better. He has 12 pass breakups and an interception in 2018. He had three picks last season, when he started every game. Love is also a good tackler, which is going to be important for his overall evaluation. It wouldn't shock me if he's one of the top corners off the board in round one." ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. on Irish cornerback JULIAN LOVE'S draft stock "Notre Dame's fearsome defense starts up front with Tillery, who dragged down Shea Patterson on the game-clinching forced fumble that sealed the Irish's win over Michigan. That was the first of three forced fumbles registered by the 6-7, 305-pound Tillery in the first half." — Sports Illustrated on selecting Irish defensive lineman Jerry Tillery for its midseason All-America team "In looking at our schedule, how it falls, if I had to choose, it would be on our mid-winter break. When school closes, it would be awesome to get the kids out of here and really truly let them get home, let them be with their families. I think that's probably the best situation as it relates to physically and mentally getting your team back, giving them an opportunity to really recharge their battery." — Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly on when he would like the bye week to fall each year, which it did again this year "It's simple for Notre Dame. Keep winning, and it'll get in the playoff. Its wins over Michigan, Stanford and Virginia Tech give it one of the best resumes in the country right now. Of course, the 'keep winning' part is a lot easier said than done." — CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli on listing Notre Dame as an "obvious" contender for the College Football Playoff "Very similar. They've had some tight ones. Sometimes that's the best thing for you, when you can find a way to win those tight ones and continue stringing those games along. Sometimes those close, hard-fought wins are what you need to keep things going." — Former Irish offensive lineman Zack Martin on the similari- ties between the 2012 and 2018 Notre Dame teams (The Indianapolis Star) OF THE WEEK "Great to be back on the field today with the team after a few days to rest and prepare for the next five weeks. #GraduatingChampions." Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) Oct. 22 PHOTO BY ANGELA DRISKELL UNDER THE DOME BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED PO Box 2331 Durham, NC 27702 www.BlueGoldOnline.com 1-800-421-7751 DELIVERY LIMITED TO CONTINENTAL U.S. PLEASE ADD SALES TAX FOR ITEMS SHIPPING TO: (NC 7.5%, IN 7%, MI 6%) Made to order & shipped direct from manufacturer, returns not related to damage may incur fee. GRILL MAT $49.95 + FREE S&H Available in 2 Styles: ND or Leprechaun (Item #6622-ND or #6622-LEP) (Item #6621) CUSTOM GRILL COVERS Hand-made in the USA using the finest commercial grade vinyl. Mold-resistant, breathable vinyl with drawstring bottom. Logo printed with UV-resistant ink. AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES & 3 LOGOS: Small: 60" wide x 36" tall x 21" deep $51.95 + $15.00 S&H Large: 72" wide x 36" tall x 21" deep $54.95 + $15.00 S&H Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.