In times of tragedy, the simplest things can offer the most help. In order to find this support, Notre Dame football and its fans should shift their attention from tragedy to tradition. “Football-Saturday” tradition to be exact. Notre Dame welcomes the 14th-ranked Utah Utes to South Bend this weekend. One week ago, the Utes had National Title aspirations. Today, the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame should return its focus to the Football Field
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Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly Discusses Declan Sullivan Tragedy
After today's 28-27 home loss to Tulsa, Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly talked at length for the first time about the tragic death of student videographer Declan Sullivan. Here are some of the more important and interesting excerpts of what he had to say at the postgame press conference: … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly Discusses Declan Sullivan Tragedy
Notre Dame to Honor Fallen Student During Saturday’s Game
University of Notre Dame leaders gathered today to express their profound sorrow and grief over the death of Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old junior from Long Grove, Ill., who died Wednesday in an accident at a Notre Dame football practice field. ND Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said Saturday’s game against the University of Tulsa will continue as planned, in Sullivan’s … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to Honor Fallen Student During Saturday’s Game
Notre Dame Student Dies in Football Field Accident
Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old Notre Dame junior from Long Grove, Ill., died today while filming Notre Dame football practice for the Department of Athletics from a hydraulic scissor lift at the LaBar Practice Complex. He was killed by an accident that occurred when a film tower fell over. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The University continues to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Student Dies in Football Field Accident