Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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UNDER THE DOME had an epidural for an undisclosed injury the week of the Stanford game, but could have played in an emergency situation. He was projected to be ready for BYU. • Sophomore tight end Troy Niklas had a rough • Fifth-year senior wide receiver John Goodman PERSONNEL NOTES outing against Stanford's edge pass rushers, led by NFL prospect Chase Thomas, but Kelly said the converted linebacker displayed the moxie to make some important contributions as a run blocker that helped the Irish rally to victory. "He knows, 'Hey, sometimes I get my butt kicked here,'" Kelly said. "But late when he needed it, he made some really big blocks for us and that just helps your confidence immensely." With Niklas' 6-7 frame, his main learning curve more strength in the lower body, he's just going to be absolutely immovable, and that will come." victory versus No. 17 Stanford that was capped with a goal-line stand, the national coordinator of NCAA football officials told the Associated Press that the decision to uphold the ruling on the field for the last play of the game was correct. National coordinator of officials Rogers Redding Three days after Notre Dame's 20-13 overtime STANFORD IS 'OFFICIAL' VICTORY OVER ted. "We have to continue to work on his base. We'll get him stronger, not necessarily from the waist up, but the waist below. When he gains is keeping his balance. "He gets overextended quite easily," Kelly admit- Getting To Know … Nickname: "Spondy." Major: "Political science." Dorm: "Knott Hall." Favorite Class: "It happens to be this semester — American Voting. With the election coming up, it's just a really interesting class. It goes through all of the polls and all of the debates. You feel like a true citizen of the United States in that class." Favorite Off-Campus Spot: "A restaurant called Villa Macri." Dream Vacation: "Sunset Beach, North Carolina. OUTSIDE LINEBACKER DANNY SPOND I've been there a couple of times. Quiet, perfect and not a lot of tourists." Best Movie You've See Lately: "'Sinister.' It's a horror movie that scared me quite a bit, so it was fun." fan Taylor's progress had been stopped and the play blown dead before he reached the ball across the goal line for the potential tying touchdown on fourth-and-goal in overtime. The prime issue was whether Taylor's progress said he "would have to let that call stand," based on the replay evidence he saw. Field officials ruled Stanford running back Step- was stopped. Because the replay booth doesn't have access to audio, it cannot conclude whether "'Friends.' I've been watching that show as long as I can re- member." Song You're Listening To Most TV Show You Hate To Miss: Right Now: "Jason Aldean's new country album. I'm addicted to it. We have a lot of country guys — Tyler Eifert, Dan Fox, Tony Springmann …" Role Model: "My father, hands down. Just the backer] Von Miller. He's just a beast and a guy I hope I can play like." Best Player You've Gone Up Against: "[Michigan way he lives his life, I hope I can mimic that." Favorite Pro Athlete: "[Denver Broncos line- quarterback] Denard Robinson. From all his skill sets and leadership, he's just one of the best." Dream Job If Football Didn't Exist: "Lawyer." You Have One Last Meal, What Is It: "Chicken Parmesan from Villa Macri."