Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o made the cover of Sports Illustrated for the BCS Bowl preview. This magazine is sold nation wide, but S-I also did a regional cover featuring Alabama Quarterback AJ McCarron.
The Irish practiced again Thursday, trying to remain focused with Christmas just around the corner. But the guys say it's good to get back on the field and begin preparing for Bama.
ND cornerback Bennett Jackson says they're focusing on fundamentals. Mike Golic, Jr says they're working on peaking on January 7th.
