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he was making the right decision. "I spent a lot of time talking with [de- fensive end] Kolin Hill, [running back] Tarean Folston, [wide receiver] Torii Hunter, and just picked their brains about Notre Dame," Wallace said. "I knew they all came here from an- other state, so it was helpful. I was just asking them about the school and their decision to leave home and head to South Bend. They said that they love it, and they have never once regretted it. "It made me feel really good about the decision, and it made me comfort- able. They all chose Notre Dame for the right reasons and so did I. Like me, they made a 40-year decision, not a four-year decision." With his recruitment complete, Wal- lace made one thing clear — getting him doesn't guarantee that 2016 four- star offensive lineman Willie Allen, the nation's No. 17 overall player according to 247Sports, is bound for Notre Dame. He'll discuss the benefits of choosing Notre Dame with his good friend and teammate, but he won't pressure him. "Willie's my guy, but he's going to make the best decision for him," Wal- lace said. "One thing that stood out to me about Notre Dame is the coaching staff never pressured me. They gave me time and space to make the best choice for me. "I'm going to do the same for Willie. I'll help him when I can, but he will choose where he wants to go and I'm not going to add any pressure to him." Through five games of his senior sea- son, Wallace has 30 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble re- covery. ✦ 1-800-421-7751 • www.BlueGoldOnline.com Notre Dame "Eglomise" Framed Print $59.95 FREE S&H* Notre Dame "Eglomise" style digital photos reproduce the transparency effect of an image reverse-painted on glass. Choice of Campus or Stadium style. • Digital matting resembles real mats • Official interlocking ND logo • Image size 11x14, MDF frame size 13x16 • Protective glass front • Made in U.S.A.