The following is a release courtesy Notre Dame athletics:
Mobile, Ala. – Safety Kyle McCarthy, center Eric Olsen and right tackle Sam Young have all accepted invitations to the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl,
officials announced today. The game is scheduled for January 30th at 3 PM
(CT) in Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium and will be televised live by the NFL
Network.
McCarthy led the Fighting Irish with 101 total tackles this season. His 240
career tackles ranks second on Notre Dame’s all-time list for defensive
backs. He is tied for 19th in the nation this season with five
interceptions and is the first defensive back in school history to post
consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons (110 in 2008, 101 in 2009). The
Youngstown, Ohio native is also one of only two players from a BCS school to
rank in the top 100 in interceptions, total tackles and solo tackles this
season.
“I’m definitely excited to come down there and compete with some of the best
football players in the country,” McCarthy said. “I feel like I have a lot
to prove to the scouts and all the people in the NFL and I hope to use the
Senior Bowl to show them that I am a well rounded athlete.”
Olsen, who can play multiple positions on the offensive line, was named
Notre Dame’s offensive co-captain this season. He finished his career with
31 consecutive starts and was named a third team Sporting News All-American
this year. After playing both guard positions during his sophomore and
junior seasons, Olsen started every game for the Irish at center this
season. He was named the Guardian of the Year at the season-ending football
banquet, presented annually to the top offensive lineman on the Irish
roster, after allowing only one sack in over 450 pass attempts this year.
“It’s a great opportunity for me, Kyle and Sam to play with some of the
great players in the country,” Olsen said. “It’s really exciting and I'm
thankful for the opportunity to show off my talents.”
Young was a staple on Notre Dame’s offensive line since he stepped foot on
campus. His 50 career starts are the most in school history and he is the
only Notre Dame offensive lineman to start every game since his freshman
year. The Coral Springs, Fla. native allowed just two sacks all season and
helped the Irish finish the season ranked ninth in the country in total
offense, averaging 451.75 yards per game.
“I’ve talked to both Eric and Kyle and when we found out that we were
invited we were ecstatic,” Young said. “It’s an opportunity to not only
showcase your ability but also to go up against the best of the best.”
The Under Armour Senior Bowl is college football’s premier pre-draft event,
annually featuring the nation's best senior collegiate football stars and
top NFL draft prospects on teams coached by NFL coaching staffs. Senior Bowl
practices and game week festivities are attended by more than 800 general
managers, head coaches, assistant coaches, scouts and other front office
personnel from all 32 National Football League teams, making Mobile and the
Under Armour Senior Bowl the week-long host to a one-of-a-kind NFL Coaches
Convention. For more information on the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl
please visit the bowl’s website at www.seniorbowl.com
.
Tickets for the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl are currently available for
purchase online at www.seniorbowl.com or by
calling (251) 432-4109.