[Notre Dame News]

Interesting interview here with Notre Dame CB Mike Richardson.

Getting To Know :: Cornerback Mike Richardson
A veteran in the Notre Dame secondary, fifth-year senior Mike Richardson is in second year as a starter for the Irish. A three-year letterwinner, he has played in 43 games and earned 18 starting appearances. Richardson has 137 career tackles, four interceptions, and 15 pass breakups. He made a career-high nine tackles in wins over Purdue and Tennessee. His signature came in 2005 was against the Boilermakers as he came up with nine tackles (all solo), recovered a fumble and had one pass interception. Currently enrolloed in graduate studies, Richardson received his degree in marketing from the Mendoza College of Business.

According to what the man nicknamed "Uncle Mike" says in this interview, he grew up idolizing Jerry Rice and also considered Wake Forest, Stanford, Florida and Louisville before deciding to go to Notre Dame. His top career highlight? Picking off a pass against USC in last season's game. So what do you guys think of Richardson as a player?