Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Under the Dome the Notre Dame sidelines with ice, eggs, fish and bottles, prompting head coach Dan Devine to take his team out to midfield — including a tongue-lashing at a few players who wanted to go into the stands — before order is restored. ATTENTION IRISH FANS 20 Years Ago: Nov. 13, 1993 For the third time in history, Notre Dame Stadium hosts a No. 1 versus No. 2 showdown when the top-ranked 10-0 Florida State Seminoles, a seven-point favorite, take on the 9-0 Fighting Irish. The matchup becomes so publicized, ESPN decides to set up shop on the Notre Dame campus for what would become its first "GameDay." Prior to the showdown, several Florida State players mock Notre Dame's mystique and even refer to former Irish coach Knute Rockne as "Rock Knuteny." "They need to play the most perfect game Notre Dame has Defensive lineman Jim Flanigan ever played if they plan on beat- and No. 2 Notre Dame raced out ing us," FSU defensive back Clif- to a 17-point lead en route to knocking off No. 1 Florida State ton Abraham said. The showdown lives up to the 31-24 in November 1993. file photo billing when on the final play from the Notre Dame 14, Irish cornerback Shawn Wooden knocks down a pass forced by scrambling quarterback Charlie Ward, that year's Heisman winner, toward the end zone. Notre Dame returns to the No. 1 spot for the first time in three years with its 10-0 record. Florida State's first possession results in an 89-yard touchdown drive, but the Irish dominate for nearly 30 minutes and build a 24-7 lead with 9:41 remaining in the third quarter. The scores come on a 32-yard reverse by flanker Adrian Jarrell, a 26-yard run by tailback Lee Becton, a six-yard dash by red-zone tailback Jeff Burris — also an All-American defensive back — and a 47-yard field goal by Kevin Pendergast. After FSU cuts the lead to 24-17, Burris scores again from 11 yards with 6:57 remaining before Notre Dame hangs on for the 31-24 triumph. "This is the best team we've beaten since I've been in coaching," Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz said afterwards. — Lou Somogyi Packages are available for all Notre Dame home games during the 2013 season 2013 HOME GAMES Aug. 31 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 23 Temple Michigan State Oklahoma USC Navy B.Y.U ALL HOME GAME PACKAGES INCLUDE *Game Tickets endzone to the 40 yard line. *Two Night Hotel *Great Customer Service Please visit www.diamondtravel.com for complete details 1.602.870.9197 DIAMOND TRAVEL 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS