New starting quarterback ian book was 25for34 for 325 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for three scores during notre dames 5627 win over wake forest. Qb ian book announces return to notre dame football for. The following individuals have started games at quarterback for the university of notre dame football team, updated through the 2019 season the year of induction into the college football hall of fame, if applicable, is designated alongside the respective players final season. The notre dame fighting irishs starting quarterback is returning for the 2020 season.
Notre dame qb ian books pass hits louisville cheerleader. It didnt take long for the notre dame quarterback to find his way onto the radar of nfl draft analysts from a variety of places. Its the story of a quarterback who refined his natural confidence to bring his team with him. Notre dame only lost two games this past season, which kept. Senior quarterback even more comfortable in irish offense.
Notre dame survived against florida state on saturday without starting quarterback ian book. Book is a redshirt junior and was technically eligible to. Oak ridge, will return for his fifth season with a 203 record as notre dames starting quarterback. Quarterback controversies are rarely straightforward under brian kelly at notre dame, but ian books arm gives the irish the better chance to reach their ceiling. The star senior apologized to the louisville cheerleader whose nose he accidentally broke with an. Notre dame quarterback ian book has some work to do to move into the nfl draft conversation. During the notre dame fighting irish and cardinals match, the irishs quarterback ian book threw a long pass that hit the cheerleader square in the nose. Notre dames ian book 12 scrambles against iowa state at the. Notre dames brian kelly makes smart quarterback switch to. All eyes were on brandon wimbush this weekend during the annual blue and gold game, but sophomore quarterback ian book stole the show. The seasoned notre dame quarterback will be returning to the irish for a fifth year. Qb ian book announces return to notre dame football for redshirt. Notre dame starting quarterback ian book nose he messed up.
Notre dame quarterback ian book makes for a great peter. Ian book got the start and the win over a struggling brandon wimbush against wake forest. Either scenario would force book to move the offense forward without missing a step in what should be tight games. Latest on notre dame fighting irish quarterback ian book including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. The notre dame quarterback did just that and fired the ball high and. Book trained with former nfl quarterback sage rosenfels last week. Brendon clark came to notre dame last fall from midlothian, virginia as a recruit that many couldnt help but compare to current starting quarterback ian book. Notre dame quarterback ian book throws a football and breaks a cheerleaders nose during a game. How cool would it be to wake up and have a sports illustrated cover with yourself on it hanging over your bed.
Anytime there is a thirdyear starting quarterback at notre dame when the irish are consistently winning 10plus games and nationally relevant, he will be included in offseason heisman chatter. Notre dame starting qb ian book to miss florida state game due to injury. Notre dame will be without junior starting quarterback ian book due to a rib injury he suffered against northwestern when the no. Underrecruited and overlooked, notre dame quarterback ian book has turned the fighting irish offense into a highpowered attack while throwing for 2,468 yards and 19 touchdowns this year. A day in the life of notre dame quarterback ian book. Ian book announced he plans to come back for a fifth year. Notre dame day is a 29hour celebration of the university we love.
Quarterback ian book lifts notre dames offense in senior day victory over boston college. Ian book, chris finke lead notre dame to 387 win over duke. Ian book was the starting quarterback on an 112 notre dame fighting irish football team, which played in the camping world bowl game. Notre dame wide receiver chase claypool left helped quarterback ian book right improve as a deep passer in the 2019 season. Book currently has a 91 record as an irish starter, with 8 of those wins coming in the 2018 season as he led the irish to their first college football playoff berth. He also rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries with three touchdowns. Books time at notre dame has also been interesting. Notre dame fans riding high off the irishs 60 start are holding their breath this evening. Book s time at notre dame has also been interesting. Latest on notre dame fighting irish quarterback ian book including news, stats. Notre dame coach brian kelly said quarterback ian book is day to day for saturday nights game against florida state because of an upperbody injury. Notre dame qb ian book reportedly fine despite academic. Notre dames quest to remain in the college football playoff mix has hit a speed bump, as quarterback ian book will reportedly miss saturdays game against florida state.
Ian book born march 30, 1998 is an american football quarterback who currently plays for the notre dame fighting irish. Ian book saw the rush, so he picked the prudent option among several he had to make in a splitsecond. Latest on notre dame fighting irish quarterback ian book including latest updated stats on espn. In his eight starts this season, junior quarterback ian book completed 70. Notre dame quarterback ian book 12 looks to pass during the notre damenavy ncaa college football game saturday, oct. There were some rumors floating around online monday suggesting that notre dame quarterback ian book had an academic issues that arose, but a reporter suggests things are ok. Ian book, notre dame, prostyle quarterback 247 sports. Alright, espn didnt bring the show back, but notre dame quarterback ian book sort of did monday. Ian book announced he plans to come back for a fifth. Ian book returning to notre dame for unfinished business. Ian book notre dame fighting irish official athletics website. No decisions have been made but coach brian kelly wants him back. Luckily for irish fans, they wont have to sweat it out without him against no.
Why overlooked notre dame qb ian book is built for the. Took over as the starting quarterback at wake forest. But the decision to insert backup quarterback ian book into the lineup for a late september game at wake forest wasnt as obvious in real time as. Louisville cheerleader on the ian book pass that hit nose. Brian kellys decision to make a pregame change at quarterback paid off in a big way for notre dame, which swapped ian book in place of former. Its the story of a former notre dame great who returned because he wanted to give. Ian book hits louisville cheerleader in nose with football. Quarterback ian book will miss notre dames game with. Notre dame qb ian book during notre dames preseason football training camp on. Notre dame fighting irish starting quarterback ian book is expected to miss this saturdays matchup against the florida state seminoles. Quarterback ian book lifts notre dames offense in senior. Notre dame coach brian kelly on quarterback ian book. Wndu notre dame quarterback ian book announced on social media sunday night that he will return for his fifthyear of eligibility. Breaking down what the return of quarterback ian book means for notre dame.
Ian book had a dominant day in his first start at quarterback this season, as no. Book would snap the streak of notre dame quarterbacks who failed to. Notre dame quarterback ian book turns down nfl draft for senior. Notre dame quarterback ian book recreated a classic scene from the brady bunch during mondays 3517 victory over louisville. Nd is a top 10 football team and ian book is a top 10 college qb. By his designation, ian books inclusion on early heisman odds lists is entirely expected. Irish senior quarterback ian book scans the defense before the snap during notre dame s 3520 home win over virginia on sept. What ian books spring break trip to nebraska revealed about the.
Unfortunately, louisville cheerleader elizabeth scott had no. Notre dame fighting irish football quarterback ian books. Notre dame fighting irish quarterback ian book 12 looks to pass during a college football game between the. Will quarterback ian book return for a fifth season at notre dame or head to the nfl. Report addresses notre dame qb ian book suspension rumor. Ian book replaces brandon wimbush as starting quarterback. Media reacts to notre dame starting qb ian books injury. He had a high school buddy film what a day is like in qb1s life. Book was 25for34 for 325 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Featuring notre dames quarterback, ian book, on notre dame day 2019. Notre dame quarterback ian book 12 runs the ball while duke safety michael carter ii 26 chases during the first half of an ncaa college football game in durham, n. Ian book notre dame fighting irish official athletics. List of notre dame fighting irish starting quarterbacks. Notre dame fighting irish quarterback ian book 12 hands the ball off against the michigan wolverines. By his designation, ian book s inclusion on early heisman odds lists is entirely expected.
He was a threestar prospect who decommitted from washington state at the last minute after receiving an offer from notre dame. Will brian kelly stick with him for the rest of notre dames season. Comparing ian book to his irish quarterback predecessors new, 30 comments heres a statistical comparison of book to most everyone between matt lovecchio and brandon wimbush. Will notre dame stay undefeated without qb ian book. Books story has yet to be completed, but it is not just the story of a singular studentathlete. The quarterback who was to headline its 2016 recruit class, who had been working with recruiting coaches to help acquire a supporting cast which would make them a national contender, informed the university that he would no longer be fulfilling his commitment.
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