University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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jCentui of Oi es(tnes he final season in an unforgettable century by Courtney Kirtley The 1999 season of Notre Dame football was the final year of what can truly be considered a Century of Greatness. Over the past 100 years, Notre Dame football has become one of the most storied and honored of all college football teams. Perhaps this is due to the seven Heisman Trophy winners, thirty first-team Ail-Americans, and thirty-five Hall of Famers that have emerged from Notre Dame. Maybe it is the conse- quence of the legendaiy leader- ship of figures such as Knute SCOREBOARD ND Opp Kansas 48 13 Michigan 22 26 Purdue 23 28 Michigan State 13 23 Oklahoma 34 30 Arizona State 48 17 use 25 24 Navy 28 24 Tennessee 14 38 Pittsburgh 27 37 Boston College 29 31 Stanford 37 40 Rockne, Frank Leahy. Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz. Notre Dame ' s intimidating pres- ence could be the result of their impressive record including 8 National Titles ( ' 43. ' 46. ' 47. ' 48. ' 66. ' 73. ' 77. ' 88) and an outstanding .760 winning per- centage. Perhaps it is the thrill of the Four Horsemen outlined against a blue, gray October sky that sends chills down the backs of all alumni, students, and fans. Most likely, it is a combina- tion of these tradifions, records, and legends that creates the spirit of Notre Dame in which both stu dents and alumni are privileged to revel. It is into this tradifion of excellence that the 1 999 Notre Dame football team was born, under the leadship of Coach Bob Davie. After finishing last season ranked 22nd. a number of key players were lost to graduation. However, the 1999 roster main- tained five fifth-year veterans in- cluding quarterback Jarious Jackson, flanker Bobby Brown, defensive tackle Antwon Jones, defensive end Lamont Bryant, and strong safety A ' Jani Sand- ers. The leadership of these and other returning lettemien proved invaluable to this relatively youi ; yet promising, team. In the August 31 seaso- opener against Kansas, the Iri ■ had their tlrst opportunity to ;■ sess where they stood. W- sophomore Rocky Boiman ' s fi; career fumble recovery, sop! ■ more Tony Fisher ' s first two c. reer touchdowns, and sopf more Arnaz Battle ' s 74-yi: touchdown run. this youn ' team demonstrated its potentil Growing defensively strongi over the course of the game, it Irish finished with a 48- 1 3 w over Kansas, the biggest marir of victory in the Bob Davie e . Triidition defines Noire Dame spiril. In accordance with one cherished pre-gamc tradition, the players raise a gold helmel high in the air, uniting the team as one. I sports Pkoto b : Job mi '

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fr raditions create legacies of sports heroes both past and present at Notre Dame. 1 Athletic achievements and ] victories keep alive the spirit of former greats, which lingers as inspiration for those pursuing winning records. The heritage of Notre Dame sports is reflected in the cheer of a young fan at her first game, the pride of an alum sporting his old letter jacket, and the strength of the team on the field, in the stadium, or on the court. It is the endurance and camaraderie among teammates that continually result in count- „ less successes, as members 1 become leaders and legends | through the challenges of this a literal and symbolic athletic and individual expedition. M -: i- t? ' . . A i: Pholo by: Job Turner We don Y stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. - Unknown

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ItxAii Louxicvj ulSpurLNlHluniuU ' .-!] 1999 Irish Football Team Final Record: 5-7 999 Football Team: (First Row ) Jim Sanson. Dan OLeary. A ' Jani Sanders. Antwon Jones. Jarious Jackson. John Merandi. Lance Legree. Deveron aiper. Joe Ferrer. ( Second Row ) Mark Rule. Johnathan Hebert. James Caputo. Brendan Farreil. Anthony Brannan. Brendan O ' Connor. Matt Brennan. B J. :ott. Rob Mowl. Mike Gandy. Ronnie Nicks. (Third Row ) Jim Jones. Jason Ching. Joe Recende . Jay Johnson. Deke Cooper. Joey Goodspeed. Mike nbe. Noah Van Hook-Drucker. Mike Grady. Chris Leek. Bobb Brow n. ( Fourth Row ) Joe Getherail. JW Jordan. Casey Robin. John Teasdale. Andy isne. Kurt Vollers. Brian Oleniczak. Jascint Vukehch. Andrew Dempsey. Brad Williams. Lamoni Bn,anl. (Fifth Row ) Da id Shenk. Javin Hunter. .•Xmaz aitle. David Givens. Shane Walton. Grant Irons. Anthony Denman. Luigi Rao. Jeremy Juarez. Mike Zelenka. Mark Mitchell. Ron Israel. Dan Carey. (Sixth ow ) Tom Lopienski. Mike McNair. John Crow ther. Tim O Neill. Ryan Scarola. Rix.ky Boiman. Ryan Roberts. David Miller. Jordan Black. Sean Mahan. erald Morgan. Jabari Holloway. Justin Smith. (Seventh Row ) Jamaar Taylor. Nick Setta. Josh Geniiie. Bernard .Akatu. R an Krueger. Chad DcBolt. Matt arb. Adam Tibbie. Anthony Weaver. John Ow ens. Carlos Pierre-.Antoine. Tyreo Harrison. Donald Dykes. Dw ay ne Francis. ( Eighth Row ) Tony Driver, aki Nelson. Terrance Howard. Sean Milligan. Jeff Faine. Ryan Gillis. Neil .Ambron. Brennan Curtin. Julius Jones. Gary Godsey. Jim Molinato. Cedric illiard. Courtney Watson. Jtx;y Hildbold. Clifford Jefferson. ( Ninth Row ) Dan Novako . Pat Ryan. Jason Bcckstrom. Glenn Earl. Chris Yura. Gerome Sapp. istin Thomas. .Albert Poree. Darrell Campbell. Tony Fisher. Jason Murray. (Tenth Row ) Urban Meyer. Dan Mullen. Ke in Rogers. Kirk Doll. Bob Davie, ev. James Riehle. Greg Mattison. Jerry Rosburg. Desmond Robinson. Steve Adda io. Bob Chmiel. Taver Johnson. Lou West. Dave Borbely. (Eleventh OW) Chris Matlock. Aaron Hillmann. Mickey Marotti. Jim Russ. Mike Bean. Carole Banda. Dan Cooley. Brendan Walsh, Brian Belden. Henry Scroope. )hn Whitmer. Kristen Spellacy. .Mlison McDonnell. Erin Corbeit. Not pictured: Mike Hogan. liKilh.illl