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carries of the game. He also cleanly fielded two punts as the first returner to line up for that group on special teams. When combined with senior Cam McDaniel and sophomore Tarean Folston, Bryant helped the running backs have as successful a spring fi- nale as any other position group on the field. PLAY OF THE GAME There were no 340-pound quarter- backs like a year ago or trick plays to add extra spice to this year 's game, but Notre Dame's regulars did produce a few highlights. Sophomore signal- caller Malik Zaire's bullet pass to senior slot receiver Amir Carlisle in the end zone tops the list. One play after completing a 17-yard pass to sophomore running back Tar- ean Folston, Zaire stuck a pass into Carlisle's chest while fifth-year se- nior safety Austin Collinsworth was draped over the receiver 's back. The play showcased Zaire's arm strength and was also a nice catch in tight cov- erage by Carlisle, a converted running back getting his first live game action at a new position. The completion was the final real scoring play of the game and gave the offense a 51-3 lead at the time. STAT OF THE GAME: ZERO TURNOVERS For the first time in a long time, Notre Dame finished its spring game without any turnovers committed by its schol- arship players. Walk-on signal-caller Charlie Fiessinger did lose control of a Running back Greg Bryant, sidelined by a knee injury for all but a handful of snaps during his freshman season in 2013, rushed for a contest-high 95 yards in the Blue-Gold Game. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA