When Shaun Crawford says he fully-realized he had intercepted a New Mexico pass on Saturday only when he got to Notre Dame’s sideline, it makes sense for a few reasons. The response from the sideline was so joyous, it was clear his impact was every bit as real as he hoped it was. Secondly, it had been that long since Crawford picked off a pass, taking a moment to grasp what had just happened was only natural.
“It was like a party, honestly,” the fifth-year Irish cornerback said after the 66-14 victory. “That’s when it finally hit me, when I got to the sideline and saw everybody coming to me, whether it be offensive guys, coaches, members on the staff, defensive guys.