Welcome to NDFB Sun Bowl coverage! On Friday at 2 PM, the IRISH will be taking on "the U" in the 77th annual Hyundai Sun Bowl in sunny El Paso, Texas. The IRISH are looking for their second straight bowl victory, but odds are currently set with Notre Dame as a three point underdog.
The coaching staff and team is in the process of traveling to El Paso today and tomorrow. The players were given releases to head home for Christmas and the winter blizzard along the east coast has delayed travel plans. The IRISH are set to practice Tuesday and Wednesday with a walk-thru on Thursday.
The bowl game captains will be Brian Smith and Robert Hughes. These are perfect selections for a game of such magnitude. Called "adversity captains," both players have been on and off starters for all four years at ND, with their sophomore seasons being arguably their best performances. But on Friday, both will close out their careers in an Irish uniform - hopefully in winning fashion.
Check out the official Sun Bowl media guide for stats, comparisons and official gameday information available here. Check back tomorrow for a break down of IRISH defense v. Miami offense.
Also, what happens down in Mexico, stays in Mexico. Disclaimer: You are hereby advised to not even go to Mexico.
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