Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly … On the victory: "Sometimes it's not perfect, but they know how to win. The one thing that's constant in that locker room is these guys know how to win football games." On Golson's composure after his two early turnovers: "It tested him, because I tested him a little bit. I got in his face a little bit about the first in- terception. He's above that interception. … "But I thought he handled it well. He bounced back and ob- viously put the ball on the ground again, which we weren't too thrilled about. But he bounced back, threw the ball with authority, was decisive and made some good decisions." On his team's con- fidence after a shaky performance: "Last week I told them, 'You're going to have some of these games. You shake it off. You go back to prac- tice.' "They've done some great things this year. They will be ready to play their very best against Florida State. The nice part about it is we got great film and great teaching off of another win." Notre Dame sophomore corner- back Cole Luke … On what the defensive pressure is that has led to him intercepting three passes in two weeks: "It's just that he's [North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams] uncomfortable when he's in the pocket, which is all we really stress in practice. "Make him uncomfortable, either when he's scrambling out on the move or we have somebody in his face when he throws the ball. Ei- ther one." On his interception being reviewed, the second time in two weeks: "It's kind of scary at first. Now, I'm used to it." Notre Dame junior offensive lineman Nick Martin … On scoring 50 points: "It is a lot of fun, look- ing up and seeing e v e r y b o d y h a p p y, celebrating. Whether you're running the ball into the end zone, throwing the ball, short game, long game, whatever it is, it's just fun." On recovering from a 14-0 deficit: "It goes back to just how close our team is, how tight-knit and together we are. Ob- viously it's not good to spot a team 14 points right away, but no one got down. FROM THE LOCKER ROOM Sophomore cornerback Cole Luke has compiled three interceptions in the past two contests. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA