Charting the Irish: Why Howard Cross III, Rylie Mills make Notre Dame’s pass rush workby:Jack Soble•about 19 hours•jacksoble56Read In AppNotre Dame defensive tackles Rylie Mills (left) and Howard Cross III (right). (Mike Miller, Blue & Gold)There are a few reasons, Freeman explained, why the Irish can rush the passer. But the roots of Notre Dame’s success wear No. 99 and No. 56.