Michael Mayer Opts Out Of Gator Bowl

South Carolina realized late this previous Sunday afternoon that they might tackle the Notre Dame Preventing Irish. Whereas the Irish have not fairly had the season they’re used to primarily based on their current historical past, their roster continues to be affected by expertise.

A kind of gamers is star tight finish Michael Mayer, who, up to now three seasons, has racked up over 2,000 profession receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns on 180 receptions. 

Mayer has a sizeable lead in each main statistical class this 12 months over the Irish’s different pass-catching threats. Mayer is not simply part of Notre Dame’s passing assault; he’s the Notre Dame passing assault.

Up so far, there have been questions as as to whether or not Mayer would both swimsuit for Notre Dame one final time within the Gator or if he would skip the sport and put together for the upcoming NFL draft. Mayer answered this query on Twitter Wednesday afternoon, asserting his intentions to forgo the Gator Bowl.

It is a huge increase for South Carolina’s protection, as they will now put rather more focus and a focus on shutting down Notre Dame’s floor sport, one thing that is carried the Preventing Irish’s offense for the higher a part of this season.

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