There were some rumors floating around online Monday suggesting that Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book had an academic issues that arose, but a reporter suggests things are OK.
Irish Illustrated’s Tim Prister was told all is “fine” regarding Book’s participation with the football team.
Communication w/ #NotreDame football source says Ian Book is “fine” as it relates to continued, normal participation w/ football team. No valid source to confirm or deny speculation of academic issue. Subscribe to Irish Illustrated.
— Irish Illustrated (@timprister) October 9, 2018
Moreover, Brian Kelly said on Tuesday that Book is set to start on Saturday against Pitt.
Ian Book will start at quarterback against Pittsburgh, per Brian Kelly.
So there’s that.
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) October 9, 2018
Book, a junior, has taken the Irish’s offense to another level since taking over the starting quarterback job. He’s accounted for 11 touchdowns in three games as the starter, helping the team average 46.3 points per game during that stretch. They were averaging 23.3 points per game with Brandon Wimbush as the starter.
Notre Dame is 6-0 and has a favorable schedule ahead.
