Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com PRESEASON 2020 15 UNDER THE DOME THEY SAID IT THEY SAID IT "Obviously we want to be the best D-line in the country, and we hold that to our standard. We have a lot of seniors on the defensive line, and we're try- ing to teach the young guys how to play with proper technique and the proper way." — Notre Dame fifth- year senior defensive end Ade Ogundeji after one of the team's fall camp practices (Fighting Irish Media) "It has been consistent, following our protocols and understanding students on campus don't change much other than what happens on the weekends. "They know that. They're smart. They don't want to be in quarantine, don't want to be in isolation. That the worst thing that could happen to a student- athlete is that he's away from the things he wants to do. "The guys know they have to wear masks, practice social distancing and stay away from large gather- ings. They just can't do that this year. It's not part of what their routine can be. If they want to play foot- ball this year, they have to maintain that discipline. They get that." — Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly on his players handling life with other students on campus "There's really only two concerns. One, how does normal students returning affect football players? Can they stay clean? Two, the heart thing [myocar- ditis] popped up lately, and I know [Brady Feeney, a player who was hospitalized with the condition after recovering from COVID-19] from IU from camps around here. What do you know about that? Do we know enough about that? "I know Jack really well and have a lot of confi- dence in his health level. There's always some risk. That's true when you're playing football, too." — Aaron Kiser, the father of Notre Dame sophomore linebacker Jack Kiser, on having his son play college football (The Athletic) "It's going great. One, it just feels really good to be out here. And two, just to get out here and work on chemistry. We've been doing it all summer. We've had two practices and put on some pads, and doing it officially is great. We're just excited to play. We've got some new guys at receiver and, as a quarterback, there's nothing better than putting in that work and working on chemistry." — Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book after a fall camp practice (Fighting Irish Media) "Owusu-Koramoah's tape might be just too good to pass up for the Falcons. Deion Jones bounced back from a 2018 foot injury extremely well last season, but Atlanta still would like some depth at the linebacker position. Owusu-Koramoah is instinctive and fast, with strong recognition skills. He's all over the field and has the chance to be an every-down impact player." — ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay on listing Notre Dame senior rover Jeremiah Owusu- Koramoah as the No. 13 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in his first 2021 mock draft HOTEL AMENITIES: • Shuttle service available (fee) • Complimentary WiFi • Fitness center • 1 meeting room • Business center • Indoor pool • Whirlpool (20 person) • Spacious lobby for lounging • Sundries shop ROOM AMENITIES: • 86 suites starting at 560 sq. feet • Newly remodeled suites • Two flat screen televisions • Kitchenette • Separate living area • Non-smoking HOTEL AMENITIES: • Shuttle service available (fee) • Complimentary WiFi • Fitness center • 2 meeting rooms • Business center • Indoor pool • Whirlpool (20 person) • Spacious lobby for lounging • Sundries shop ROOM AMENITIES: • 86 suites starting at 560 sq. feet • Newly remodeled suites • Two flat screen televisions • Kitchenette • Separate living area • Non-smoking VARSITY CLUBS OF AMERICA- SOUTH BEND 3800 North Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545 FOR SHUTTLE AND RESERVATIONS CALL 1 . 8 0 0 . G E T . A W A Y groups@diamondresorts.com • varsityclubsouthbend.com Mention promo code ZSTJ to receive 15% off of your stay OF THE MONTH ➤ "All In" Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (@Ian_Book12) on Aug. 17