Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Under the Dome Getting To Know … Notre Dame Freshman Forward Austin Burgett Nickname: "Burg. I've never heard it before I came here and [fellow freshmen] Cameron [Biedscheid] and Zach [Auguste] gave it to me." Dorm: "Duncan Hall." Major: "Business." Favorite off-campus spot: "Chipotle and Five Guys." Best movie you've seen lately: "'Gangster Squad.' It was pretty good." Song or artist you're listening to most right now: "I'm trying to think of who I just listened to. I don't know, probably 2 Chainz." Role model: "My father. He's always been there and always has good words for me." Favorite pro athlete: "[Los Angeles Lakers guard] Kobe Bryant probably." Best player you've gone up against: "[Boston Celtics power forward and former Ohio State star] Jared Sullinger. If basketball didn't exist, what would be your dream job: "International business." You Have One Last Meal, What Is It? "Anything but the dining hall." Irish All-Star Game Performances Ala. The Stripes picked up a 31-3 win over the Stars in the inaugural game. Toma had one catch for 54 yards and Golic helped the Stars compile 88 yards rushing. East-West Shrine Game Safety Zeke Motta and running back Theo Riddick were invited to play for the West team at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. However, Riddick did not participate and Motta, noted as a standout in practices leading up to the Jan. 29 game, was not credited with a tackle. The West defeated the East, 28-13. Senior Bowl Center Braxston Cave started for the North team in a 21‑16 loss to the South Jan. 26 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Linebacker Manti Te'o declined an invitation while dealing with a PR nightmare connected to an unfolding story about his girlfriend that never existed, but who turned out to be the creation of a young man with an infatuation with the former Irish star. — Wes Morgan Six former Notre Dame football players took part in postseason allstar showcases following a 12-1 season and trip to the BCS National Championship Game against Alabama. Here's a quick look at how they performed: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Long snapper Jordan Cowart was invited to play for the American team at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles Jan. 19. The National Team won 20-14. The game's MVP, coincidentally, was former Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist, who finished out his eligibility this past season at Kansas under former Irish head coach Charlie Weis. Raycom College All-Star Classic Right guard Mike Golic Jr. and wide receiver Robby Toma suited up for the Stars squad Jan. 19 at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Notre Dame Football Tickets 25 years in business buy ✦ sell ✦Trade Flexible PaymenT Plans available Call 1-800-925-2500 www.noTredameTiCkeTs.Com