Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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20 PRESEASON 2019 BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED such, but will be utilized by both soc- cer teams as well. However, the football aspect is evi- denced with 11 national title banners split on the two ends of the field, plus a 12th that notes the program has had 22 "undefeated regular seasons," most recently 12-0 in 2018 and 2012. Last year's College Football Play- off and all the major bowls also are highlighted inside the structure in a spacious second-floor balcony sec- tion where media can have a full "television-like" view of a practice, whereas in the previous structure it had only an end-zone view, with the offense more than 100 yards away. Also notable are: • Punting is now possible indoors with a 95-foot ceiling at its peak. • It features FieldTurf synthetic grass, although it still needs to be tamped down some after its recent installation. • There is a video board on the east side for replays and graphics, plus video cameras to record/review the action on the field. • A 1,600-square-foot lounge is on the second floor for recruiting visits. This is also where the Brian Kelly In addition to having a lounge area, the second floor will also be the site for the Brian Kelly Radio Show that will be broadcast on Thursday evenings, previewing the upcoming game. The 1,600-square-foot lounge with multiple television screens will be utilized to host recruits and their families, among other functions. A lobby and sitting area for visitors or media members to watch a practice is located on the second floor. Across from it is the video board, with the interlock- ing ND and blue background, which will provide replays and graphics.