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Writers Picks: The All-Time Notre Dame Football Team

By J.P. Scott

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Heisman finalists linebacker Manti Te'o of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference prior to the 78th Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Heisman finalists linebacker Manti Te'o of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference prior to the 78th Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 22: Curtis McNeal #22 of the University of Southern California Trojans is hit by Harrison Smith #22 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 22, 2011 in South Bend, Indiana. USC defeated Notre Dame 31-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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Jeff Burris

He was a consensus All-American in 1993. He was an elite athlete, as evident in his role as a goal-line back early in his career, logging 10 touchdowns in the process. He is currently climbing the coaching ranks, serving as the cornerbacks coach at Louisiana Tech unde rhead coach Skip Holtz. (J.P. Scott)

Todd Lyght

A three year starter at cornerback, Lyght was a two-time consensus All-American. Once Lyght earned the starting role, he never looked back. His first year as a starter — his sophomore season — the Irish went undefeated and earned the 1988  National Championship. By the time Lyght left Notre Dame, he had 161 tackles and 11 interceptions. (Sonny Martinez)

Tom Zbikowski

Zbikowski is another guy on this list that might not jump off the page with his stats, but was a fan favorite who no doubt bled Irish green and gold. Racking up 230 career tackles, 8 interceptions, and 4 total defensive touchdowns, Zbikowski was a pure play-maker. He was one of the few bright spots during the rough times of the mid 2000s. (Connor McJunkin)

Harrison Smith

It’s rare to find a college safety the size of a linebacker. Even more rare than that is seeing that same safety effectively cover receivers down field. That was Harrison Smith. He was selected by Minnesota with the twenty-ninth overall pick in 2012 and has started every season since. In that time, he has made it to three Pro Bowls and been named first team All-Pro. (Jack Leniart)

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