Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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UNDER THE DOME ate his video game alter egos as running backs so he could have a shot at winning a virtual ver- sion of the award, said being in the running for the real deal was sur- real. Ten of the last 12 Heis- Te'o, who used to cre- man winners have been quarterbacks, and Te'o's chances of changing those odds aren't very high. The only primarily defensive player to with the award was corner- back Charles Woodson, who helped Michigan to a national title in 1997. Te'o said running the table is his best shot at staying in contention for the award. "You've just got to keep winning," he said. "To be honest with you, if I keep winning and I don't win the Heisman, I'll be so happy." Getting To Know … but I guess 'The Lumberjack' or 'Big Country' is fine. That's what my teammates call me." Major: "U.S. History." Dorm: "Dillon Hall." Favorite Class: "Ceramics. It was fun to make pot- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN TONY SPRINGMANN Nickname: "I don't have a self-given nickname, tery all last semester. I enjoyed that." Favorite Off-Campus Spot: "Famous Dave's Bar- That's all I listen to." Role Model: "My dad. He's a great example." Favorite Pro Athlete: "[Minnesota Vikings defensive end] Jared Allen. BQ. The full slab of ribs." Dream Vacation: "I've never been to Alaska, so I'd want to go there." Best Movie You've See Lately: "'The Godfather.' Lately, I have no idea." TV Show You Hate To Miss: "'Breaking Bad.'" Song You're Listening To Most Right Now: "Anything by Toby Keith. He's a bad man [who also happens to wear No. 69]." Best Player You've Gone Up Against: "[Former Butler basketball small forward] Gordon Hayward. He's the best athlete I've ever played against in any sport. I went up against him just in AAU practice." Dream Job If Football Didn't Exist: "Fishing for a living … in Alaska maybe." You Have One Last Meal, What Is It: "My mom's sauerkraut and Polish sausage."