Blue and Gold Illustrated

March 2016

Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football

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UNDER THE DOME 1 Rating of Notre Dame's men's lacrosse team by both Inside Lacrosse and Nike/LM, whose preseason No. 1 pick each of the last two years went on to win the national title. The Irish have been to two straight Final Fours and four of the last six, but have not yet won it all, losing 11‑10 in overtime last year to national champion Denver in the semifinals. Head coach Kevin Corrigan's veteran Irish return three All‑Americans that are considered the best nationally at their position: senior attack Matt Kavanagh, junior midfielder Sergio Perkovic and senior defenseman Matt Landis. 149.95 Quarterback efficiency rating of Irish sophomore DESHONE KIZER — the sixth‑best in a season at Notre Dame by a quarterback who attempted at least 100 passes. Ahead of him were: Jimmy Clausen's 161.4 in 2009, Bob Wil‑ liams' 161.4 during the 1949 national title season, Brady Quinn's 158.4 in 2005, Heisman winner John Huarte's 155.1 in 1964 during a 9‑1 finish, and Kevin McDougal's 151.3 during the 11‑1 campaign in 1993. All were seniors or juniors. Kizer also rushed for 520 yards. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA BY THE NUMBERS

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