Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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TOP PLAYERS OF THE GAME OFFENSE: for the third time in a home game this season and throwing a bad in- terception in the end zone late in the fourth quarter that put the Irish on the brink of an upset loss, the sopho- more signal-caller was a big factor in Notre Dame's comeback vic- tory. Golson connected on 23 of 42 passes for 227 Despite being pulled EVERETT GOLSON BY LOU SOMOGYI yards with two touch- downs, and added 74 yards rushing and a score on 15 carries. He accounted for 164 of Notre Dame's 223 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime to put the Irish in position to win the game, and he closed the deal with a one-yard TD run. The junior may not have the size that Notre PRINCE SHEMBO DEFENSE: Dame typically looks for in an outside line- backer in its scheme, but he makes up for it with strength, athleticism and play-making ability. Shembo has become a terror for opposing offensive tackles to try and get their hands on because of his explo- siveness off of the line and ability as a pass rusher. Besides being second on the defense in tackles with eight, he registered two tackles for loss, a sack, a pair of quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. kicker missed a 43-yard field goal attempt at the end the first half and a crucial point after try in the fourth quarter, but he continued to make kicks when the Irish need it the most. It was a long day for Th e s oph omo r e SPECIAL TEAMS: KYLE BRINDZA Junior outside linebacker Prince Shembo ranked second on the team with eight tackles, and also recorded two tackles for loss, one sack and two quarterback hurries. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA the Irish special teams overall, but Brindza was able to convert three field goals of 37, 20 and 37 yards, with the last one putting the Irish into the second overtime.