College Career
At the University of Notre Dame, Bettis finished his career with 337 rushing attempts for 1912 yards (5.7 yards per rushing attempt avg.), and made 32 receptions for 429 yards (13.4 yards per reception). In his last game as a junior, a 28-3 win by Notre Dame over Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl, he rushed 20 times for 75 yards. During his tenure at Notre Dame, it was announced on national television that Jerome was the first player allowed by then coach Lou Holtz to tape his shoes and ankles outside his cleats.
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