Notre Dame safety Austin Collinsworth (28) gestures as he and teammates prepare to run more drills Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla. Notre Dame is scheduled to play Alabama on Mondayin the BCS national championship.

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Notre Dame safety Matthias Farley, left, stands behind safeties coach Bob Elliott Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla. Notre Dame is scheduled to play Alabama on Monday in the BCS national championship. Farley was a soccer player before transitioning to football, first as a wide receiver and now a starting safety for No. 1 Notre Dame.

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Alabama quarterbacks AJ McCarron (10) and Alec Morris (11) workout Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) throws Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) walks across the field Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores.

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Notre Dame quarterback Andrew Hendrix drops back to throw a pass Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla.

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the team Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Notre Dame running back Amir Carlisle reacts as he changes fields to run more drills with teammates Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla.

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Alabama wide receiver Cyrus Jones (8) runs a play Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Notre Dame wide receiver Davonte' Neal catches a pass Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla.

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Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) catches a pass Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, right, talks with quarterback Everett Golson Thursday during practice at the Miami Dolphins' training facility in Davie, Fla.

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the team Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell catches a pass Thursday during practice at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

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