UNDER THE DOME
Sheldon Day's Attitude Praised
Head coach Brian Kelly has praised captain Sheldon Day's leadership with
the defensive line on several occasions this fall, but he also singled out the
senior for his attitude toward Navy's triple option and the cut blocks that can
threaten a defender's health.
"I've been so impressed with the way he has competed in his senior year.
Coming back, obviously, had something to do with improving his stock as it
relates to the NFL, but certainly his degree was No. 1" Kelly said.
"To have to improve by playing against the option requires a mental ap-
proach that I haven't seen since I've been here."
Day finished the 41-24 triumph over Navy with a team-high nine tackles,
including two for loss.
"He was all over the field," Kelly said. "He didn't have any hesitation
or misgivings about cut blocks or getting injured. He just flew around and
played reckless football. That speaks to his maturity, his commitment to this
football team and to Notre Dame football, and for that I singled him out."
Day has drawn consistent praise from head coach Brian Kelly for both his play and leadership during
his senior campaign.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
