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UNDER THE DOME Nickname: "Around here I'm just known as 'JB.' My middle name is Blessing, so that's where the 'B' comes from." Dorm: "Ryan Hall." Major: "Film, Theatre & Television. I don't know if that's what I'll get into, but that's what I'm hop- ing I'll get my degree in." Favorite Movie: "'The Godfather.'" Favorite TV Show: "'SpongeBob SquarePants.'" Song You're Listening To Right Now: "Probably something from Justin Bieber." Role model: "My brother Jarryd, who played at Valparaiso and then overseas." Best player you've faced: "Probably [2009-13 Notre Dame guard] Skylar Diggins." What would your last meal be: "A grilled cheese sandwich from my dad." Biggest surprise when you first arrived at Notre Dame: "How awesome and grateful the coaches are to have you here. They're family to you, not just coaches who don't care about anything else." Getting To Know … JUNIOR GUARD JEWELL LOYD ✦ GIMME FIVE Sophomore wide receiver Will Fuller took a quantum leap in his level of play this season after catching only six passes for 160 yards and one score his freshman year in 2013. Entering the regular-season finale at USC Nov. 29, Fuller had already easily caught the most passes (66) and touchdowns (14) by a Notre Dame sophomore in a season. In fact, he was one scoring reception away from the single-season school record of 15. The only sophomore figure that still needed to be eclipsed was the 1,080 yards by Golden Tate in 2008, and that was doable by needing to total 118 total yards receiving at USC and in the bowl game. Here are the top five sophomore receiving seasons at Notre Dame, with bowl games also included: Player (Year) Rec.-Yds.-TD 1. Will Fuller (2014) 66-962-14* 2. Golden Tate (2008) 58-1,080-10 3. Thom Gatewood (1969) 53-855-9 4. Jim Seymour (1966) 48-862-8 5. Rhema McKnight (2003) 47-600-3 * Indicates two more games still to be played MOVING? Let our customer service department know your new address! CALL US 1-800-421-7751