Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Notre Dame loses two starting linemen for season

Written by 
Published in Breaking News
Monday, 16 September 2024 11:12

Notre Dame's historic blowout win at Purdue came with a cost, as the team lost starting linemen Ashton Craig and Jordan Botelho to season-ending knee injuries, coach Marcus Freeman said Monday.

Botelho and Craig sustained their injuries on consecutive series during the second quarter of Saturday's 66-7 win, which marked the largest margin of defeat in Purdue history. Craig had been starting at center for a new-look Fighting Irish offensive line, which lost projected starting tackle Charles Jagusah for the season with a torn pectoral muscle sustained early in training camp.

The third-year sophomore, who injured his left knee, started Notre Dame's final three games at center last season and the first three this fall. Notre Dame also will be without starting guard Billy Schrauth for several weeks, as he sustained a right ankle injury in the first quarter against Purdue.

Botelho, who injured his right knee, had started Notre Dame's first three games at the viper position, a defensive end-outside linebacker hybrid spot. The senior has 12 tackles, including a sack, and two quarterback hurries this season.

Second-year freshman Boubacar Traore is set to start for Botelho this week against Miami (Ohio), while junior Pat Coogan moves into the starting center role and junior Rocco Spindler is set to start at right guard in place of Schrauth.

"We have a lot of confidence in Sam and Rocco," Freeman said.

Starting wide receiver Jordan Faison, who sustained an ankle injury in Notre Dame's season-opening win at Texas A&M, is "full-go" for the Miami (Ohio) game, Freeman said.

Read 116 times

Soccer

Flick fine with tight Barça win on 40-shot night

Flick fine with tight Barça win on 40-shot night

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBarcelona coach Hansi Flick said he wasn't worried his team could o...

Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL

Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsManchester City manager Pep Guardiola scoffed at suggestions that h...

Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing

Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola has seen Manchester City score...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Celtics' Pritchard honored with Sixth Man award

Celtics' Pritchard honored with Sixth Man award

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTwo years ago, Payton Pritchard was on the fringes of Boston Celtic...

Lillard struggles, admits being 'winded' in return

Lillard struggles, admits being 'winded' in return

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- All-Star guard Damian Lillard wanted to give the Mi...

Baseball

Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice

Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton t...

Phils' Sanchez leaves start, confident left arm OK

Phils' Sanchez leaves start, confident left arm OK

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was re...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated