Here's the record setter for career receptions for a tight end.

 

This one broke his own school record for receptions in a game by a tight end.

 

1 minute ago, DevilMayCare said:

Here's the record setter for career receptions for a tight end.

 

That was a great catch but the next one was just as good.  Such a great talent.

4 minutes ago, theguru said:

That was a great catch but the next one was just as good.  Such a great talent.

This state has a long history of sending great players to South Bend, but it's pretty cool to say that the greatest tight end in Notre Dame history was born and bred here. The significance of that might be lost on younger generations that only know ND for being overhyped and a lightning rod for criticism. But blood doesn't run any bluer than Notre Dame's and Mayer is historically great there. 

10 minutes ago, DevilMayCare said:

This state has a long history of sending great players to South Bend, but it's pretty cool to say that the greatest tight end in Notre Dame history was born and bred here. The significance of that might be lost on younger generations that only know ND for being overhyped and a lightning rod for criticism. But blood doesn't run any bluer than Notre Dame's and Mayer is historically great there. 

You are making me feel old DMC, lol.

Michael Mayer's ND career is over:

What a run!!!!  

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/I'd/35204232/notre-dame-te-michael-mayer-declaring-nfl-draft-skipping-bowl

 

Also Skipping the Gator Bowl game.   This has kind of been a no brainer since early in the season.

 

Mayer got absolutely robbed of the Mackey Award last night.  Probably one of those things that angers fans more than it does him, but still, hate to see it. 

Besides leading in just about every statistical category, and being a superior blocker, one stat that really says it all:

Mackey Award Finalists against AP Top 25 opponents:

Mayer: 31 REC, 346 yds, 5 TDs

Bowers: 5 REC, 65 yds, 0 TDs

LaPorta: 11 REC, 79 yds, 0 TDs

 

On 12/9/2022 at 10:02 AM, Parrott said:

Mayer got absolutely robbed of the Mackey Award last night.  Probably one of those things that angers fans more than it does him, but still, hate to see it. 

Besides leading in just about every statistical category, and being a superior blocker, one stat that really says it all:

Mackey Award Finalists against AP Top 25 opponents:

Mayer: 31 REC, 346 yds, 5 TDs

Bowers: 5 REC, 65 yds, 0 TDs

LaPorta: 11 REC, 79 yds, 0 TDs

 

https://johnmackeyaward.com/index.html

Also thought this was interesting that Mayer won the weekly top TE award 3 weeks (weeks 4, 6, &8) and Bowers on won the weekly award once (week 3).

On 12/9/2022 at 10:02 AM, Parrott said:

Mayer got absolutely robbed of the Mackey Award last night.  Probably one of those things that angers fans more than it does him, but still, hate to see it. 

Besides leading in just about every statistical category, and being a superior blocker, one stat that really says it all:

Mackey Award Finalists against AP Top 25 opponents:

Mayer: 31 REC, 346 yds, 5 TDs

Bowers: 5 REC, 65 yds, 0 TDs

LaPorta: 11 REC, 79 yds, 0 TDs

 

How many games did each play against top 25 teams?

2 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

How many games did each play against top 25 teams?

At the time the games occurred ND faced 5 ranked opponents and UGA faced 3.  According to the final playoff rankings is 3 for ND and 5 for UGA.  These stats appear to be based on the former.  

Mayer goes as the 35th pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. I think they are getting a good one and I look for big things from Michael Mayer in the NFL. Congratulations!!

I’ll be watching the Raiders as much as I can. Was hoping our Bengals would.