Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com MAY 2019 13 UNDER THE DOME THEY SAID IT "I don't want to just make it to the NFL, I want to be the best at it. This is obviously a good de- fensive line class. I don't want to be just among them. I want to be the best one out there, the best one in this league. I want to make a Pro Bowl, I want to win a Super Bowl, I want to wear the gold jacket [given to Hall of Famers] some day. I want to be great." – Notre Dame defen - sive tackle Jerry Tillery (ESPN.com) "He wants to be considered an elite quarterback, and you're only considered an elite quarterback if you play elite in big games. He works his [butt] off. He's up here all the time with me. Has a nice chip on his shoulder because nobody believes he can do it." — Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long on fourth- year quarterback Ian Book (ESPN.com) "Everything I taught him was don't let anyone ever outwork you. If they outwork you, that's on you. Don't blow it when you get your shot. Be prepared. Everybody's good, so who's not afraid of the big moment? So far it seems like he listened a couple times." — Jemal Armstrong on his son, third-year Notre Dame running back Jafar Armstrong (The Athletic) "The strength of the Irish's case for a playoff spot — if they have one to make at the end of the season — will swing on how well they play during an early trip to SEC country. A win or a good fight against the Bulldogs could keep the Irish in the thick of the postseason conversation. A definitive loss would leave them with a perception problem that might be tough to overcome." — ESPN's Dan Murphy on Notre Dame's game at Georgia Sept. 21 "I'm getting tired of the novelty of the first female governor of this state, the first female African-American mayor of this city. When is it going to become the norm instead of the exception? How are these young women looking up and seeing someone that looks like them, preparing them for the future? We don't have enough female role models, we don't have enough visible women leaders, we don't have enough women in power." — Notre Dame women's basketball head coach Muffet McGraw after being asked by a reporter how seriously she takes being a voice for women in sports "She's the one that wins them championships. She's one of the most powerful, strongest girls I've coached against." — Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant on junior guard Jackie Young — who had 21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal versus the Spartans — after her team was blown out 91-63 by the Fighting Irish in the second round of the NCAA Tournament March 25 (The Detroit News) "I heard something about it earlier in the week. And I didn't even think about it until someone said some- thing about it afterward. To me, it's all about these special moments. For me, the best part is watching all the kids celebrate. I hate watching them lose in these situations. It's heartbreaking, but on the other side of it, it's these moments that it's all worth." — Hockey head coach Jeff Jackson on reaching the 500-win milestone with Notre Dame's 3-2 win in the Big Ten championship game March 24 (College Hockey News) OF THE MONTH ➤"UConn has lost only five NCAA Tournament games in the past 11 years. Four of those five losses have come against Notre Dame." Hartford Courant reporter Alex Putterman (@AlexPutterman) April 5 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. PHOTO BY ANGELA DRISKELL