Driver plays at free safety for the first time since 98 after playing seven games in 99 at tailback. The Florida Citrus Bowl marks the ninth different neutral site Notre Dame and Navy have played. Sophomore David Miller (DNP in ?98) could be a candidate to handle some aspect of the kicking chores, either off the tee or punting. Another strength for the Irish is at tight end where senior All-America candidate Jabari Holloway (4-48) and fifth-year and 99 honorable mention All-American Dan OLeary (5-36) give the Irish a pair of talented and experienced tight ends. Paul Failla, freshman (#8 Notre Dame at Purdue, 9/28/91, 4th game of season) win, 45-20 1-of-1 passing, 10 yards 2 rushes for 11 yards started in place of Mirer due to team policy of no practice, no start (Mirer had pulled rib cartilage during the week) Mirer replaced Failla beginning with the second series. The strengths of our football team come from overall athleticism and work ethic. ?Our number-one priority right now is the kicking game,? I remember it being on wine of the day a week or two ago. GIVING BACK Four former Notre Dame football players currently are employees of the University: flanker Mike Favorite (81-83), defensive back DJuan Francisco (86-89), quarterback Tony Rice (87-89) and offensive tackle Larry Williams (81-84). The five consecutive games without a lost fumble marks the longest streak for Notre Dame since a seven-game streak during the last six games in 93 (BYU, USC, Navy, Florida State, Boston College, Texas A&M in Cotton Bowl) and the first game of the 94 season vs. Northwestern. Coaching StaffHead Coach: Bob Davie (Youngstown State ?76)Record at Notre Dame: 16-9, .640 (two seasons)Career Record: 16-9, .640 (two seasons)Assistant Coaches: Greg Mattison (Wisconsin-LaCrosse ?71), defensive coordinator, defensive line, Kevin Rogers (William & Mary ?74), offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, Kirk Doll (East Carolina ?74, Wichita State ?76), assistant head coach, inside linebackers, Urban Meyer (Cincinnati ?86), receivers, Desmond Robinson (Pittsburgh ?78), running backs, Dave Borbely (DePauw ?81), offensive line, Lou West (Cincinnati ?77), secondary, Jerry Rosburg (North Dakota State ?78), outside linebackers, special teams, Steve Addazio (Central Connecticut State ?81), tight ends, special teamsGraduate Assistant Coaches: Dan Mullen (Ursinus ?94), Taver Johnson (Wittenberg ?94), 1999 OutlookOffense: MultipleDefense: 4-31998 Record: Won 9, Lost 3 (Home 6-0, Away 2-2, Neutral 1-1)1998 Postseason: Gator Bowl (lost 35-28 to Georgia Tech)Lettermen Lost: 24Lettermen Returning: 37Starters Lost: 12, OFFENSE (7): TB Autry Denson, FB Jamie Spencer, SE Malcolm Johnson, OT Mike Rosenthal, OT Luke Petitgout, OG Jerry Wisne, OG Tim Ridder, DEFENSE (4): OLB Kory Minor, ILB Bobbie Howard, ILB Jimmy Friday, FS Benny Guilbeaux., SPECIALISTS (1): P Hunter SmithStarters Returning: 12,OFFENSE (4): QB Jarious Jackson, FL Bobby Brown, TE Jabari Holloway, C John Merandi,DEFENSE (7): DT Brad Williams, DT Lance Legree, DE Anthony Weaver, DE Lamont Bryant, CB Deveron Harper, CB Brock Williams, SS A?Jani Sanders,SPECIALISTS (1): K Jim Sanson, Top Losses? Christian McCaffrey (Car - RB) David's Awes 2. Mandatory Credit: Mark Lyons /Allsport. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Against Stanford, junior David Givens blocked Mike Bisellis punt as the Irish took over at the Stanford 10-yard line leading to Notre Dames second touchdown in the 20-14 win. That store was a true class act, and I miss it to this day!Jackie Whittaker, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/midlothian-va/gerald-morgan-4506801, 2021 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 6 #1 Notre Dame def. Archived. Congratulations to Yohann Okanina and Erick Villalobos for being selected the Lynwood players of the game, Congratulations to Jaden Sanasinh and Erick Villalobos for being selected the Lynwood players of the game. After she was wounded during battle, it was discovered by the doctor that she was female and upon recovery, she was discharged from the Army. ?Joey Ferrer is someone who has played a key role the last two years ? LoVECCHIO FIRST STARTING QB FROM NEW JERSEY SINCE THEISMANN Hailing from Franklin Lakes, N.J., Matt LoVecchio is Notre Dames first starting quarterback from the Garden State since Joe Theismann (South River, N.J.) in 1968-70. Activities and Societies: I was on football scholarship at Notre Dame. Nebraska's Stanley Morgan Jr. reaches for a punt midway through the third quarter. Because of their hard work, the players have put themselves in a position, hopefully, to take it to another level, says Davie. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Also, Gerald Morgan, former Notre Dame football star and everyman's Sommelier . TB Autry Denson (Associated Press second-team All-America in ?98, Irish career rushing leader with 4,318 yards ? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Found inside Page 7751 , January 1990 , pp.50-57 . [8], The first Irish loss of the season came against the Boston College Eagles, mirroring the 1993 season when Notre Dame narrowly lost a chance to participate in the national championship game due to a loss to Boston College. How quickly can this football team develop and jell? FB Joey Goodspeed (29 carries for 202 in ?98, 3 career starts), ? Weaver has a team-high seven tackles for losses and four sacks tops on the team with junior DE Ryan Roberts. Alpha Delta Phi . Davie says. Sophomore linebacker Desmond Morgan (Holland, Mich./West Ottawa) will wear the famed No. JONES ALREADY AMONG RETURN LEADERS Through just 16 games of his Irish career, sophomore Julius Jones already with punt (99 BC) and kickoff (00 Nebraska) returns for touchdowns has produced some of Notre Dames top return games in the past decade, dating back to Heisman Trophy winner Tim Browns first season in 84 season: NUMBER CHANGES The Irish have made five number changes from the original media guide roster: senior FS Justin Smith will wear No. Heres how the Irish have fared in those games: Notre Dame has won its last nine games when coming off a regular-season bye week since a 23-16 loss to eighth-ranked Florida State in a game played on Nov. 12, 1994, in the Citrus Bowl. He is a male registered to vote in Newaygo County, Michigan. Additional help at tackle could come from junior Andy Wisne (4 tackles), while also in the mix at end is sophomore Ryan Roberts (DNP in ?98). going from a two end-two tackle alignment to one featuring two ends, a tackle and a nose guard the Irish were forced to shift one end position after losing senior RE Grant Irons (4 tackles, 1 for loss) for the season with a dislocated shoulder against Nebraska that required surgery. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Photos: Lynwood vs. Whittier Christian (CIF SS D14 Final), Photos: Lynwood vs. Rosemead (CIF SS D14 Playoffs), Photos: Lynwood vs. Gladstone (CIF SS Playoffs D14), Photos: Lynwood Varsity Football Photo Shoot. A former NFL MVP during his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Page now serves as a Minnesota Supreme Court judge. We?ve formed a foundation over the last couple of years. Street and Smith?s and Walter Camp Football Foundation, Honorable Mention All-American? The Fighting Irish defeated the Trojans 25-24. Jerry Rosburg, outside linebackers, special teams (he?s been the secondary coach at Boston College the last two years). 264 , No. President- Victor James. At tailback, look for Tony Driver to be reintroduced to the mix. The Head Coach Fourth-year Irish head coach Bob Davie owns a 24-18 (.571) career record at Notre Dame. ?On defense, we?re a little more experienced overall, except at the linebacker positions. President- Cecil Smith. #17 USC 38-37Sept. Notre Dame also ranks 11th in net punting at 39.39, while its opponents net punting of 32.06 would place them 89th, according to the latest NCAA national statistics. Appointed as the superintendent of women nurses and became the first woman to serve in a high capacity, federally appointed role. Irish junior TE Gerald Morgan and Navy senior OG Philip Yeh are natives of Mesquite, Texas, and were teammates at Poteet HS. Plus, tight end is a position where we feel good about our depth and experience,? DT Brad Williams (33 tackles in ?98, 23 career starts), ? Junior David Givens had a few carries at fullback against Stanford (5-23). There are a noteworthy number of talented but unproven candidates to fill vacancies left by the graduation loss of 12 starters overall from ?98 (seven on offense, four on defense, plus punter Hunter Smith). The program develops and implements events and activities which are designed to facilitate learning in five key areas: academic excellence, athletic success, career preparation, community involvement and personal development. Photographer Nick Koza has posted a new gallery Lynwood Varsity Football Photo Shoot containing 168 photos. At tight end, Holloway (top returning receiver from ?98 with 15 for 262, 1 TD) begins his second year as the regular, but he?ll have help from senior Dan O?Leary (3 for 32, 1 TD) and sophomores John Owens and Gerald Morgan. Getheralls 83-yard punt return tied Allen Rossums 83-yard punt return against Pittsburgh in 1996 for the eighth-longest in Irish history. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. Freshman Matt LoVecchio (10-18 for 100 yards, 2 TDs, 36 yards rushing vs. Stanford) made his first career start against the Cardinal after first coming off the bench against Michigan State in the second half. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 4 Irish Fall To Boston College, 147", "No. He was born gay, but converted to straight for marriage. In 1952, a number of individual WAC officers and enlisted women filled key administrative positions in Pusan and later in Seoul. 6.1K views 2 years ago 1:07. Matt LoVecchio, freshman (#25 Notre Dame vs. Stanford, 10/7/00, 5th game of season) win, 20-14 10-of-18 passing, 2 TDs 13 rushes for 36 yards. MANY HAPPY RETURNS FOR NOTRE DAME The Irish have totalled 774 return yards this season, doubling the yardage of their opponents 387 yards thanks in large part to the stellar performances of punt returner Joey Getherall, punter Joey Hildbold, kickoff returner Julius Jones, placekicker Matt McNew. The other reserves are sophomore Brennan Curtin at tackle, juniors Sean Mahan and Ryan Scarola at guard and at center senior JW Jordan. Eric Chappell, junior (#9 Notre Dame at USC, 11/28/98, 11th game of season) loss, 10-0 0-of-3 passing, 2 INT 7 rushes for 33 yards.