Newsstand: Former Notre Dame receiver Ben Skowronek, Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl
Two former Notre Dame standouts played in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek walked away a Super Bowl champion as the Rams topped the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
Skowronek, a rookie and seventh-round 2021 NFL Draft selection, caught two passes for 12 yards and was targeted five times, which matched a season high. He finished his inaugural campaign in Los Angeles with 11 catches for 133 yards.
Former Irish defensive end Khalid Kareem was on the field for Cincinnati on Sunday night and recorded two tackles.
The Rams won on a late touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford to receiver Cooper Kupp, and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald sacked Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on fourth down to close out the game. Kupp was named the Super Bowl MVP.
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Tweets of the weekend
Notre Dame defensive line commit Brenan Vernon will play in the 2023 All-American Bowl, he announced on Sunday. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound defenseman out of Mentor (Ohio) High is the No. 2 player from Ohio, No. 9 defensive line recruit and No. 63 player in the 2023 class according to On3 Consensus.
Linebacker Preston Zinter committed to Notre Dame on Friday, and he coupled his decision with this incredible video. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound rising senior is the No. 4 player from Massachusetts, No. 44 linebacker and No. 435 player nationally in the 2023 class.
Quote of the weekend
“We feel we have a chance. We’re chasing the guys from Durham for the regular-season title.”
— Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey following Notre Dame’s 76-61 victory over Clemson on Saturday, per Patrick Engel
Headlines of the weekend
Introducing an elite 2023 CB prospect for Notre Dame fans to get familiar with: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Way-too-early look at Notre Dame’s standing in On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Ranking: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish class of 2023 commitments: Mike Singer, Blue & Gold
Notre Dame football future schedules: Patrick Engel, Blue & Gold
Observations: Notre Dame handles Clemson, wins fourth straight ACC road game: Patrick Engel, Blue & Gold
Three observations from Notre Dame women’s basketball loss to Louisville: Tyler Horka, Blue & Gold
Ranking Notre Dame’s 2022 opponents by preseason SP+: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
They’re back: Breaking down returning defensive production for Notre Dame in 2022: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Is the 2022 Notre Dame offense in trouble? Breaking down returning production rankings: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Who’s Next? Five Notre Dame commit candidates: Ashton Pollard, Blue & Gold
Burlage: Notre Dame handling roster comings and goings better than anyone: Todd Burlage, Blue & Gold
Four-star tight end Eli Raridon keeping it all in the Notre Dame family: Todd Burlage, Blue & Gold
Four-Star WR Kyler Kasper narrows list to 10 schools: Hayes Fawcett, On3
