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

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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

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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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Contiii of Oi e£ttites Disappointment after season opener by Courtney Kirtley After the tremendous 48- 1 3 season-opening win over Kan- sas, Coach Davie told the team to savor the victory because you never want to take a win for granted. His words foreshad- owed the difficuhies that were realized in the following weeks as the hish faced the challenges of Michigan, Purdue, and Michi- gan State. On September 4 Notre Dame faced the Wolverines be- fore an NCAA-record crowd of 111,523 in Ann Arbor. Al- though the Irish held a 14-9 lead at the half and a 22- 1 9 lead with 4:08 remaining, penalties in the final minutes caused them to fall 26-22 to Michigan. A fifteen yard celebration penalty led to the ensuing plays, which allowed Michigan ' s Thomas to make the winning one-yard touchdown nan. Refusing to give in, Notre Dame fought their way to the Michigan 2 1 with under a minute on the clock. Three plays later, Jackson completed a 19- yarder to Raki Nelson, failing one-yard short of a first down. With no timeouts left and the ball on the 1 2-yard line, the clock ran out and Michiaan won the game. The next week ' s match against Purdue saw yet another loss to the clock. Again, the Irish en- tered the locker room at halftime with the lead. It was not until the fourth quaiter that Purdue gained its first lead of the game. Deter- mined to regain their position, Jackson drove the Irish to the two-yard line with time running out. After a fimeout to regroup, they executed the final play, the miscommunication of which forced Jackson backward nine yards. However, before another play could take place, time ex- pired and Purdue defeated the Irish 26-22. The Irish appeared to be ei tering another last-minute fina when they began the four quarter against Michigan Stat tied 7-7. With 5:44 remainin both teams were again poised 13-13. However, the Spartai broke the tie with an 80-ya| touchdown. Jackson led the Iri; in an attempted recovery effc to midtleld, but Davie ' s decisic to kick with only 3:16 left r turned the ball to the Spartan After a 42-yaid ain and tlieir thi field goal of the quarter, Micl gan State concluded the gar; with a disappointing 23- 1 3 vi tory over the Irish. Junior Ihiiikcr Joey Gclhciall ligliis piisi Kan- sas delcnsi; with a kick-otT rcUirn, Due to his outstanding speed, he is a leading reluiner for the Irish. I sports I ' hoU.hv Job Til Sopliomorelailliaek Ibny Fisher scored his first two career touchdowns against Kansas. Con- trihuling to his career-high 1 1 1 yards lor the game, one was on an impressive 46-yard run. F ' hiilohv: JoliTi-i