Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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UNDER THE DOME basketball coach Digger Phelps, the four team captains and only a few others, is pulled off to its maximum effect. A preseason favorite to win the national title, the 4-1 Irish were in need of a spark. Their ap- pearance in the sparkling new Kelly green jerseys electrifies them, Notre Dame Stadium and ABC- TV's national television audience. A tight first half is broken open in the final two The ruse, known only by head coach Dan Devine, another Montana to MacAfee scoring pass. Notre Dame, dubbed "The Green Machine," defeats USC 49-19 for only the second time in their last 11 meetings, and the convincing victory catapults it to No. 5 in both polls. and a half minutes when the Irish score two touch- downs, spearheaded by an improptu two-point conversion pass by cornerback/holder Ted Burg- meier off an errant point after touchdown snap, a 13-yard run for a first down by Burgmeier off a fake field goal, and a diving scoring catch by All- American tight end Ken MacAfee on a 13-yard pass from Joe Montana. The 22-7 halftime lead quickly bulges to 35-7 with a blocked punt return for a touchdown and year earlier, makes his first career start in a 35-14 Notre Dame victory at Air Force. Rice was thrust into his new role a week earlier when senior starter Terry Andrysiak breaks his clavicle while the Irish fall behind 27-0 at Pitt. Rice nearly rallied the Irish in the 30-22 defeat. The option-oriented Rice carries nine times for 70 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons while directing a 354-yard rushing attack. He com- pletes only 1 of 5 pass attempts for 10 yards with an interception. Senior Tim Brown adds a 57-yard punt return for a score. 55 Years Ago: Oct. 17, 1987 Sophomore quarterback Tony Rice, ineligible a — Lou Somogyi just minutes from Notre Dame... Like coming home for dinner! Fine Italian cuisine Private Party Room Available For Special Events. NOW OPEN! ItalIan RestauRants South Bend/Granger and Indianapolis 50827 Princess Way, Granger • 574-271-1500 Serving Daily from 12pm until close