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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com SEPT. 11, 2017 15 THEY SAID IT "I think the 'start ' word is one I'd be care- ful with. It could be, but it definitely will cause him to have an acceler- ated approach to how this year starts for him. So, yes I think it's go- ing to be more activ- ity, more snaps for him right off the bat." — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the plan for former Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith after an injury to starting linebacker Anthony Hitchens that is expected to keep him out for several weeks (CBS Sports Radio's 105.3 The Fan) "Notre Dame isn't going to be in the College Football Playoff discussion this year, but best case scenario, this team upsets Georgia, USC or Stanford and makes it to 9-3. Is that realistic? We don't know, but this is a best case scenario … [Worst case scenario is] Notre Dame goes 5-7 [which is almost 4-8], with losses to Georgia, Michigan State, North Carolina, USC, NC State, Miami and Stanford. The Irish miss out on the postseason for the second consecutive season, fans are irate (again), and ultimately, Brian Kelly's job secu- rity comes down to wins and losses." — IndyStar.com on best/worst case scenarios for Notre Dame in 2017 "This is where I am stupid. I had a feeling about McGlinchey even though he was tall and a tad awkward out of high school. His footwork, length and willingness to be physical made me think this could be a five star and future first-rounder, but I went conservative and now I am paying for it. I love this kid's game and he could easily move up this list. Coming back for his final season should pay great dividends and shows his commitment to his team." — Rivals director of recruiting Mike Farrell on ranking Notre Dame tackle Mike McGlinchey as the No. 21 player in college football "Hey, patience is the easiest way. All right? Take my word because I'm a risk-taker. Have patience. Who you got? You got coach [Hue] Jackson. So listen to him. Let him guide you. But patience is the easiest way. Taking that ball down, even though you got that cannon. Listen to me, because they ain't going to tell you that. You're spoiled. You're blessed. Do your thing." — Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Jameis Winston offering advice to former Irish quarterback and Cleveland Browns starters DeShone Kizer during a broadcast of HBO's "Hard Knocks" "I think anytime you're a school like Notre Dame and you go through a year like you did last year, it can refocus the whole organization — coaches, recruiting, players on the team. They realize that last year was a failure. When you have a season like that and the expectations are so high at a place like that, that's gonna force everyone to buckle down and maybe pay attention to some of the finer details that might have gone under the radar last year and led to poor play." — New NBC studio analyst Chris Simms, who will do pregame, halftime and postgame during home Irish games, on why he feels Notre Dame will be better than most think in 2017 (The Indianapolis Star) OF THE WEEK "Proud of my big Lithuanian! Helped his team to gold at World University Games. Congrats @Martin_Geben!" — Men's basketball coach Mike Brey (NDMikeBrey) PHOTO COURTESY JAMES D. SMITH UNDER THE DOME BLUE & GOLD ILLUSTRATED PO Box 2331 Durham, NC 27702 www.BlueGoldOnline.com 1-800-421-7751 DELIVERY LIMITED TO CONTINENTAL U.S. PLEASE ADD SALES TAX FOR ITEMS SHIPPING TO: (NC 7.5%, IN 7%, MI 6%) (Item #6622) GRILL MAT $49.95 + FREE S&H (Item #6621) CUSTOM GRILL COVERS Recycled, mold-resistant, breathable vinyl with drawstring bottom. Logo printed with UV-resistant ink. AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES & 3 LOGOS: Small: 55" wide x 36" tall x 21" deep $51.95 + $15.00 S&H Large: 66" wide x 36" tall x 21" deep $54.95 + $15.00 S&H Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. Grill covers are made to order and shipped direct from the manufacturer.