To say Irish linebacker Joe Schmidt has had an eventful football career would be about as grand an understatement as saying Friday’s matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame is just another bowl game.
While many of the story lines the last couple of weeks during Fiesta Bowl preparations have surrounded the future plans of another Irish linebacker — all-American Jaylon Smith — Schmidt can’t help but reflect on the past as he prepares for his final game.
“I’ve said it a bunch, but how can you not be thrilled about the opportunity to play Ohio State?