document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. beginning with the return of starters Bobby Brown at flanker and Jabari Holloway at tight end. 13 Florida (09/04/2021) Longest Kickoff Return. Height 6'2'' Weight 224 lbs . They began going in August of 1914at first singly or with a few companions, later with service organizations, and lastly at the request of the U.S. government. [11][12] This gave Notre Dame a legitimate shot at a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl game if they could win against perennial rival USC. 16 Oct 1999: Gerald Morgan #89 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish misses the catch during a game against the USC Trojans at the Notre Dame Stadium in Southbend, Indiana. Notre Dame received one of four program of excellence awards at the Associations Sept. 25 awards dinner in Dallas. I like the makeup of our offense because there are some young, talented players and there?s competition at positions. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Photographer Nick Koza has posted a new gallery Lynwood vs. Gladstone (CIF SS Playoffs D14) containing 598 photos. #2 Iowa Pre-Flight 14-13, Heres here how the 1957 Irish fared against their four consecutive ranked opponents: Nov. 2 #16 Navy def. About 6,000 women performed nursing duties for the federal forces. Politics and Religion. The game benefited Kinder Helfen Kindern (Kids Helping Kids) and the Notre Dame Brennan-Boland Scholarship Fund, which provides need-based assistance to sons and daughters of members of the Notre Dame National Monogram Club. Army nurses did not have officer status and were appointed without commission. Team. Found inside Page 10MORGAN , William , Principal Rosslyn High School , Address : Glanffrwd , Llandegfan , Menai Bridge , Langham Plince , Northampton . " Notre Dame also has come away with three field goals, while its opponents have two field goals in addition to the 10 TDs. Walton joined the Irish football squad in the spring of 99 and saw action in three games in the secondary during the 99 season. Against Purdue, sophomore Glenn Earl blocked Travis Dorschs punt as the Irish took over at the Boiler four-yard line leading to the first Irish touchdown in the 23-21 win. For more Notre Dame-Navy series notes, see pages 2-3. Notre Dame leads the series 63-9-1 with a 40-6-1 edge in neutral site games. The Irish totalled 18 sacks last year and have sacked opposing quarterbacks 17 times through five games this season. From 1985-98, Notre Dame was victorious in nine straight games in which an Irish quarterback was making his first career start, including four coming in a season opener. #17 USC 38-37Sept. There is talent there, but there are not a lot of people with a lot of game experience,? It?s allowed us to go to more of a true four-man front because we have some numbers there,? There certainly are some candidates. Bio. 62. and the young guy who really caught everyone?s attention last year was Rocky Boiman, with his development and work ethic,? The biggest holes are at inside linebacker where Howard and Friday combined to pace the Irish in tackles the past two seasons. TB Autry Denson (Associated Press second-team All-America in ?98, Irish career rushing leader with 4,318 yards ? Dan OLeary (punts) and John Crowther (PAT and FG) share the snaps. [5] The team went on to win its next six games, including wins over Willingham's alma mater, Michigan State, and Stanford, his former team. He is the former head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) from 2010 to 2013 and Coahoma Community College in Coahoma County, Mississippi from 2014 to 2015. 310 338-1114. Brown continues to star as a receiver for the NFL Oakland Raiders. 1,692 Followers, 1,790 Following, 3,856 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gerald Morgan Jr. (@geraldmorganjr) Favorite joined Notre Dame in 1993 as assistant director of the auditing department, recently served as associate director for ?Y2K? as he responded with one of the most productive and efficient quarterbacking performances in Irish history. He was a member of the bar in New York, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia. His 22 kickoffs in 00 have resulted in average opponent starting position just short of the Irish 25-yard line. This was the first time women were summoned to active duty without their consent. Nurses served in the hospitals of both the Union and Confederate Armies, often also performing their humanitarian service close to the fighting front or on the battlefields themselves earning the undying respect and gratitude from those whom they served. Kiel made his first start in the fourth game of the season against Miami (4-17 for 35 yards in 32-14 win). #5 Notre Dame 20-6Nov. Gerald A Morgan Jr of Harris County, Texas was born c. 1963. Receiver Tim Brown was named to the second team, as was defensive lineman Alan Page, while tight end Dave Casper was chosen to the third team. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Kevin has adapted to what we?ve done, so there?s going to be a lot of continuity, but there also will be some subtle changes. SERIES NOTES Navy and Notre Dame will meet for the 74th time, the longest series in Notre Dame football history. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website, Gino Guidugli Joins Football Staff As Quarterbacks Coach, Parker's Notable Development Prepared Him To Lead The Irish Offense, Offensive Coordinator Press Conference (2.20.22). 22 West Virginia to mark the first time a Notre Dame team beat ranked foes on consecutive weeks since November 92, while the 98 opening win over No. Trudeau or Zoolander" with the resident Canadian. After the war, Congress gave nurses officer status, but with "relative rank," which meant that a nurse lieutenant received less pay and status than a male lieutenant. Notre Dame enters the game ranked for the 48th time in the series, which now has featured at least one ranked team in 51 of the 74 games between the Irish and Midshipmen. 17 NC State In Gator Bowl, 286", "2002 NCAA Football Rankings Postseason Week 3 (Jan. 5)", "Arnaz Battle Named Independence Bowl Foundation Sportsman of the Year", "Shane Walton Named Consensus All-American", "Tyrone Willingham Named Home Depot National Coach Of The Year", "Tyrone Willingham Wins George Munger Award for College Coach of the Year", "Willingham named Sporting News Sportsman of the Year", "Willingham Listed As One Of The Most Powerful People In Sports", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2002_Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish_football_team&oldid=1130214779, Pierre-Antoine recovered blocked punt in end zone (Setta kick), Williams 19-yard pass from Palmer (Killeen kick), MacKenzie 10-yard pass from Palmer (Killeen kick), T.A. #6 Texas, 27-24Nov. but there?s a familiar name in the place-kicking role in senior Jim Sanson (11 of 15 field goals, 31 of 36 PATs in ?98). Bassett 27. Lindy?s, ranked 12th among defensive ends, ? 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. Sophomore Anthony Weaver (28 tackles, 6 tackles for loss) moves from left end to tackle, leaving junior Grant Irons (32 tackles) to take over at right end. Bryant bounced back from offseason knee surgery to become a major player down the stretch in ?98 ? ?Our number-one priority right now is the kicking game,? On 10/28, the Lynwood varsity football team lost their away conference game against Gahr (Cerritos, CA) by a score of 31-8. In August 1945, enlistments in WAC closed with the Corps' schools and training centers also closed. His Orange teams ranked third nationally in scoring in 1998 and set Syracuse school records in ?97 for total offense and passing yards. ?It?s a little uncomfortable when you lose players like Autry and Malcolm and all the offensive linemen. Disguised herself as a crazy man to obtain intelligence on British defenses. Tom Krug, junior (#8 Notre Dame at Air Force, 11/18/95, 11th game of season) win, 44-14 8-of-13 passing, 96 yards, INT 3 rushes for 13 yards started due to Powlus collarbone injury, in previous week versus Navy. (Those numbers dont include several fumble returns for TDs, with recent ones coming from Anthony Denman vs. Kansas in 99, Deke Cooper at Michigan State in 98, Malcolm Johnson vs. Army in 98 and Lamont Bryant vs. LSU in 98). After a September 11 date in West Lafayette against Purdue, the Irish don?t play on the road again until November 6 at Tennessee. THE 2000 NCAA STATS NCAA stat rankings for Notre Dame and Navy (top 50 for team ranks): THREE FORMER IRISH PLAYERS NAMED TO ABC SPORTS ALL-TIME ALL-AMERICA TEAM Three former Notre Dame football greats have been selected to the ABC Sports College Football All-Time All-America Team, as featured in a recently-published book by Hyperion. The Fighting Irish defeated the Trojans 25-24. Both his passing and running skills paid major dividends in his first season as a starter in ?98 ? Last 13 starting debut games by Notre Dame quarterbacks, FOUR RANKED OPPONENTS IN A ROW After games against 23rd-ranked Texas A&M, top-ranked Nebraska and 13th-ranked Purdue to open the season, the Irish played their fourth consecutive ranked opponent at 23rd-ranked Michigan State, marking the first time since the inception of the Associated Press poll in 1936 that Notre Dame has opened a season with four ranked opponents. Politics and Religion. 11 FSU, 3424", "No. From that point, it turns into young players who haven?t played a lot, like Harrison and Pierre-Antoine and even Ronnie Nicks, who just needs to stay healthy. ? Williams (University of Miami), linebacker Saleem Rasheed (Alabama) and punt returner David Allen (Kansas State). IF NOTRE DAME WINS The Irish will defeat Navy for the 37th straight time, dating back to a 1963 loss. Gerald has 2 jobs listed on their profile. The Injury Update (as of Oct. 8)OutJunior QB Arnaz Battle Fractured left navicular (wrist) vs. Nebraska (out indefinitely, had surgery Sept. 12)Senior DE Grant Irons Dislocated right shoulder vs. Nebraska (out for season, had surgery Sept. 21) DoubtfulSenior LT Jordan Black Ankle sprain vs. StanfordJunior SE Javin Hunter Ankle sprain vs. StanfordSophomore LB Pat Ryan Hip flexor vs. Stanford ProbableJunior FL David Givens Ankle sprain vs. StanfordSophomore TB Julius Jones Quadricep contusion vs. StanfordJunior FB Tom Lopienski Shoulder nerve injury (DNP vs. Stanford). The battle to fill Denson?s shoes includes junior Tony Driver, a reserve at that spot as a rookie before he started seven games at free safety in ?98. Teaching Pragmatics Elementary School, Here are the newcomers to Bob Davie?s ?99 staff: ? In 1985, the last time the Irish wore green at home, they came out after halftime against USC and won the game 373. Swept up by the Union XIII Corps on the way to Vicksburg, Miss., Williams became a cook and laundress, serving Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan's household in 1864. QB Jarious Jackson (Notre Dame?s top offensive returnee for ?99, completed 104 of 188 passes for 1,740 yards, 13 TDs, 6 ints., in ?98 to rank 13th nationally in passing efficiency, rushed 113 times for 441, three TDs, 10 career starts, fifth-year player), ? Weaver also has an interception (vs. Michigan State to set up go-ahead TD) and a fumble recovery (vs. Stanford with the Cardinal threatening to score on NDs 15-yard line) this season. Notre Dames kicking game has limited its opponents to 5.5 yards per punt return and 18.0 yards per kickoff return. The other Irish game-winning field goals as time expired were: Sept. 21, 1996 Jim Sanson 39-yard FG, #9 Notre Dame def. ?Jarious is going to receive a little more attention and he?ll have some added responsibility, but it?s not going to change him. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Part 23)", "Irish defense scoring all the touchdowns", "No. Defensive Line IntactNotre Dame?s defensive line for ?99 ranks as the most experienced aspect of the team, thanks to the return of seven monogram-winners from last fall. Nancy Morgan Hart. P Hunter Smith (41.7 punting average in ?98 to rank 35th nationally, 174 career punts for 41.2 average, played in All-Star Gridiron Classic), ? ?When you look at the overall picture, it?s pretty much the same everywhere ? Football Welsh International Matric . We?ve got some young talent, but I emphasize the word young because we?re going to have a lot of new faces. SS Benny Guilbeaux (173 career tackles, including 38 in ?98 and 68 in ?97, led Irish in interceptions with 4 each in ?96 and ?97, 24 career starts, played in Hula Bowl), ? There are at least five guys there who all believe they can do it. The Irish are scheduled to depart by charter flight on Friday at 9:00 a.m. EST with a 12:00 p.m. EDT arrival at Orlando International Airport. The WAC directors in the 1950s and 1960s sought to expand WAC by increasing the types of jobs available in the Army, and by promoting the Corps not only to possible recruits, but also to their family members. Sophomore David Miller (DNP in ?98) could be a candidate to handle some aspect of the kicking chores, either off the tee or punting. Davie says. Nebraska's Stanley Morgan Jr. reaches for a punt midway through the third quarter. Addazio, a Waterbury, Conn., native who graduated from Central Connecticut State in ?81, previously coached at Western Connecticut State and Cheshire (Conn.) High School. Get the latest on Gerald Morgan including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com . [18] Finally, Willingham was honored with two Coach of the Year awards,[19][20] was named by Sporting News as "Sportsman of the Year",[21] and was the only coach listed by Sporting News as one of their "Most Powerful People in Sports". [1] [10], The Fighting Irish won their next two games, including their 39th straight victory over Navy and a 420 blowout victory over struggling Rutgers. The first 34 games of the series included 17 in Baltimore, Md. Receivers One of the more competitive spots on the Irish depth chart comes from the receiving corps. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page The Nurse Corps was redesignated the Army Nurse Corps by the Army Reorganization Act of 1918. Secondary Looks SolidEven with Tony Driver switching back to offense, the Irish are not devoid of experience at defensive back. 5 and defending national champion Michigan gave him three wins over a ranked teams. The Sporting News, ranked ninth in country. 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). afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Notre Dames opponents in the past 15 seasons have combined for just 11 total returns for touchdowns (on kicks, punts or interceptions). First Dispute . Junior Jordan Black is back at the left tackle position where he started the first nine games in 99, while senior Kurt Vollers moved into the starting role at right tackle following backup action at left tackle in 99. replacing Army, Baylor and LSU. Rice was the first team to return a PAT following the NCAAs implementation of the rule in a game against the Irish in 88. * all games Biography: As a player Gerry Morgan had a glorious career, but it was as trainer to Linfield and Ireland that he is best remembered. Also returning are a couple of talented sophomores in Tyreo Harrison (8 tackles) and Carlos Pierre-Antoine (DNP). He finished spring drills neck and neck with sophomore Tony Fisher (18 for 75) in the bid for the starting position. Or write about sports? FAINE AMONG NINE FLORIDA NATIVES ON IRISH ROSTER Irish sophomore and starting center Jeff Faine a native of Sanford, Fla., and graduate of Seminole HS is one of nine Floridians on the Notre Dame roster. Veteran Lance Legree (33 tackles), a starter in nine games in ?98, again is an integral part of the mix at tackle. They?ll be challenged by junior Jason Murray (6 for 21) and sophomore Mike McNair (worked as blocking back in short-yardage situations). ?At fullback it?s the same thing. 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. Freshman QB Matt LoVecchio began his first start by leading the Irish on a 91-yard drive in 11 plays in the 20-14 win over Stanford. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 marked a pivotal changing point for Army women. OT Luke Petitgout (23 career starts, selected for Senior Bowl), ? The team was coached by Tyrone Willingham and played its home games at The line helped Tanner Lee throw for 3,143 yards in his only season as a Husker, while Stanley Morgan Jr. set a school record with 986 receiving yards and JD Spielman posted the first 200-yard receiving game in school history against No. Since the start of 86, the Irish have produced their most returns vs. Pittsburgh (seven), Purdue (five) and four each vs. Air Force, Michigan and Michigan State. Since the 1988 season, Notre Dame is 42-7 in October and was 32-7 in October in the 1990s. Williams is back at left cornerback where he started eight of the last 10 games in 98. Just like during World War II, Army nurses served in the combat theater very close to the extremely fluid front lines of the war. NEW SCHOLARSHIPS Former Notre Dame walk-on and current senior QB/TE Joe Recendez was elevated to scholarship status prior to the start of the 2000 season, as was junior CB Dwayne Francis. DE Grant Irons (32 tackles in ?98, 8 career starts), ? Tony Rice, sophomore (#11 Notre Dame at Air Force, 10/17/87, 5th game of season) win, 35-14 1-of-5 passing, 10 yards, INT 9 rushes for 70 yards, 2 TD played due to Andrysiaks broken collarbone injury, in previous game at Pittsburgh. 2023 Getty Images. all-time groundgainer Autry Denson at tailback and fullback Jamie Spencer ? The Irish hope to beef up both their return game and coverage for ?99. Francisco joined the Notre Dame Alumni Association in 1992 and assumed the role of director of constituency groups, alumni clubs and student programs (he now coordinates 210 domestic and 30 international alumni clubs).