Notre Dame extensive receiver Jordan Faison despatched his teammates right into a frenzy throughout Sunday’s lacrosse recreation in opposition to Maryland. Sure, you learn that accurately.
The 5-foot-11, 181-pound pass-catcher is a two-sport athlete. He additionally among the finest gamers for the reigning school lacrosse nationwide champions!
His behind-the-back purpose in opposition to the Terrapins was completely disgusting. The Preventing Irish soccer workforce, which confirmed out to Arlotta Household Stadium in help of their man, agrees that it was nasty. They went bonkers when the ball hit the again of the web.
Lacrosse was really speculated to be Faison’s greatest sport. It’s now up for debate!
The 2-star soccer recruit initially walked on to Marcus Freeman’s program. He acquired a partial scholarship from Kevin Corrigan.
That shortly modified after the damage bug hit Notre Dame soccer final fall.
Faison was thrust into motion in opposition to Louisville on Oct. 7, 2023. His second-career catch was a 36-yard landing from Sam Hartman and he completed with 19 receptions for 322 yards and 4 touchdowns as a freshman.
To make his story even cooler, after starting the yr on the scout workforce, Jordan Faison was named MVP of the Solar Bowl after hauling in 5 catches for 115 yards and a landing.
Now, barely greater than two months later, issues have flipped!
Faison is on a full scholarship with the soccer program. He’s additionally beginning for the lacrosse workforce (now as a walk-on) who casually scored three targets in his debut and scored a dirty purpose in entrance of his teammates.
Though Preventing Irish soccer gamers typically present out to help different sports activities on campus, having the ability to watch their breakout extensive receiver in his component makes it even cooler. Faison is one in all only a few two-sport athletes to play lacrosse and soccer on a excessive degree. It has been executed earlier than, however not on this degree!
