He would also earn a place in Notre Dame lore as an offensive tackle in helping Notre Dame escape with a tie against the University of Iowa by spontaneously suffering a phantom injury which stopped the clock with no timeouts remaining and time winding down at the end of the first half, helping to enable a critical touchdown.
He would also earn a place in Notre Dame legend as an offensive tackle who played a key role in helping Notre Dame avoid defeat against the University of Iowa by feigning an injury that brought the clock to a halt with no timeouts left and time running low at the end of the first half, allowing for a decisive touchdown.