Why Long Snapper Michael Vinson Means So Much To Notre Dame Football

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Michael Vinson can think of few more uncomfortable places to stand than in seven-degree weather outside his house in South Bend while his roommates are inside lounging in the warmth of their recliners watching the Super Bowl pregame show. How about standing near the 50-yard line at Notre Dame Stadium, without a teammate or coach within a 15-yard radius, awaiting a booming punt off the foot of junior Jay Bramblett with the entire roster and coaching staff locked in to see whether Vinson would come through with a catch. “That was the most nervous I’ve ever been on a football field,” Notre Dame’s senior long snapper said.

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