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The Crimson Tide celebrate their BCS victory. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Alabama's "Big Al" and cheerleaders celebrate 42-14 win. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Manti Te'o leaves the field after 42-14 loss to Alabama. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
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Alabama coach Nick Saban gets the Gatorade bath. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Theo Riddick leaves the field in tears after 42-14 loss to Alabama. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
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The Notre Dame Irish guard watches the clock ticks down. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Quarterback Everett Golson scores a touchdown in the third quarter. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Quarterback Everett Golson tries to escape from Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley in the 3rd quarter. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Quarterback Everett Golson is chased by Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Louis Nix III walks off the field at halftime trailing Alabama 28-0. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Notre Dame fans react as the Irish trailed Alabama 28-0 at halftime. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore is injured in the 2nd quarter. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Alabama tight end Michael Williams catches a pass for a touchdown. — Scott Strazzante, Tribune Photo, Jan. 7, 2013
Alabama defensive back Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver DaVaris Daniels. — Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Alabama running back Eddie Lacy makes big play through the Notre Dame defense that lead to the Crimson Tide's second touchdown. — Scott Strazzante, Tribune Photo, Jan. 7, 2013
Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper pulls away from linebacker Dan Fox during first half action. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
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Tyler Eifert can't hang on for the catch in the first quarter. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Tyler Eifert can't believe his reception wasn't called a catch as he couldn't hang on for the catch in the first quarter. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Irish linebacker Dan Fox is flagged for a face mask against Alabama running back Eddie Lacy. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
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Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson takes the field. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 7, 2013
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly shakes hands with Alabama coach Nick Saban. — Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 6, 2013
The Coaches Trophy sits with the helmets for Notre Dame and Alabama. — Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images, Jan. 6, 2013
A sand artist paints the sand on South Beach. — MIKE SEGAR, REUTERS, Jan. 6, 2013
Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz reacts to a fan's comment while walking down Collins Avenue in Miami. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 5, 2013
Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic, Jr. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 5, 2013
Notre Dame's Gunner Kiel sits in the stands. — Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune, Jan. 5, 2013
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Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson calls a play during practice. — JEFF HAYNES, REUTERS, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson during a press conference at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin during a press conference. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly during practice on Friday. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Irish quarterback Everett Golson during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones catches a pass during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Irish quarterback Everett Golson during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Alabama offensive linesman Barrett Jones sits down in order to be taped up during practice. — Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame cornerback Cam McDaniel during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Notre Dame wide receiver Robby Toma during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Irish players gather together during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Alabama coach Nick Saban during practice. — Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron throws during a practice. — JOE SKIPPER, REUTERS, Jan. 4, 2013
Alabama linebacker Trey DePriest takes part in a drill during practice. — JOE SKIPPER, REUTERS, Jan. 4, 2013
Irish safety Eilar Hardy during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Irish cornerback KeiVarae Russell during a press conference. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Irish coach Brian Kelly watches his team during practice. — JEFF HAYNES, REUTERS, Jan. 3, 2013
Alabama players jog onto the field during practice. — Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron takes a drink during practice. — Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and linebacker Manti Te'o during a press conference. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks with his starting quarterback Everett Golson during practice. — JEFF HAYNES, REUTERS, Jan. 3, 2013
Notre Dame backup quarterback Tommy Rees during practice. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 3, 2013
Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones during a press conference at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, Jan. 4, 2013
Irish coach Brian Kelly disembarks from the plane with his family during arrivals at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. — JEFF HAYNES, REUTERS, Jan. 2, 2013
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o walks off the plane during arrivals at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. — JEFF HAYNES, REUTERS, Jan. 2, 2013
