((HT: WSBT-TV/WRALSportsfan.com))
And, yes, the HQ knows that this is kind of a stretch...
A lot of people had South Florida taking out the fighting Irish... it took almost six hours through two weather delays, but it finally happened. And it took USF about six hours to print the t-shirt...
And the HQ also knows that Richmond is a class-A I-AA outfit while Dook is a perpetual struggler in the Aay-Cee-Cee...
Sean Robertson has the details with bonus coverage of VaTech-App State and UVa-William and Mary...
((HT: WTVR-TV Richmond))
But the funkiest game of the day, when it comes to upsets, was with Sacramento State and Oregon State... and the Beavers were not nice...
Nick Krupke stands behind a desk...
((HT: KVAL-TV Eugene))
Showing posts with label Notre Dame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Notre Dame. Show all posts
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Corwin Brown Listed In Fair Condition After Standoff
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
A SWAT standoff in the home of former Notre Dame football defensive coach Corwin Brown took up almost eight hours Friday afternoon and evening. He was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the side when the standoff was over.
Police say he is currently in fair condition and do not know if the injuries are life-threatening.
The situation started out as a domestic abuse call shortly before 1PM. Police say they heard one gunshot from inside the home when they arrived. At that point in time, the SWAT team was activated.
Brown's wife and children made it out of the home. Police said Brown's wife, Melissa, had a bruise on her head.
Brown remained in the home. Police said they heard two more shots from the garage. They told neighbors to stay inside their homes and away from windows as they talked with Brown using cellphones and later bullhorns.
WSBT's Chad Damp is at the house and picks it up from there...
A SWAT standoff in the home of former Notre Dame football defensive coach Corwin Brown took up almost eight hours Friday afternoon and evening. He was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the side when the standoff was over.
Police say he is currently in fair condition and do not know if the injuries are life-threatening.
The situation started out as a domestic abuse call shortly before 1PM. Police say they heard one gunshot from inside the home when they arrived. At that point in time, the SWAT team was activated.
Brown's wife and children made it out of the home. Police said Brown's wife, Melissa, had a bruise on her head.
Brown remained in the home. Police said they heard two more shots from the garage. They told neighbors to stay inside their homes and away from windows as they talked with Brown using cellphones and later bullhorns.
WSBT's Chad Damp is at the house and picks it up from there...
Friday, July 1, 2011
DEVELOPING: Notre Dame Reaches Agreement In Sullivan Case
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
The University of Notre Dame has agreed to pay $42,000 to settle a complaint that it committed six safety violations when Declan Sullivan died when the hydraulic lift he was filming a football practice from blew over in a 53 mph wind gust.
The university also agreed to make a substantial contribution to a memorial for Sullivan 90 days after the agreement is finalized...
The settlement also requires Notre Dame to launch a nationwide education program directed at other schools about the hazards of the outdoor use of scissor lifts.
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration ((IOSHA)) originally said it was fining Notre Dame $77,500. The settlement reduces a "knowing" violation to a "serious" violation.
Here's the statement from the Sullivan family...
“The family is satisfied with this morning's settlement between IOSHA and Notre Dame," said Mike Miley, the Sullivan family spokesman. "We also look forward to seeing the launch of the education campaign and expect it will provide a safer work environment for institutions around the country. There can be no better way to remember Declan than to help others avoid future tragedies.”
And the statement from Notre Dame from Dennis Brown, assistant vice president and university spokesman...
"Notre Dame appreciates the professionalism that IOSHA officials have demonstrated throughout this process and is pleased to have reached agreement with them on the safety orders.
"What remains ever-present throughout this process is the reality of the loss experienced by Declan Sullivan’s family and friends, all of whom remain in the thoughts and prayers of the Notre Dame community.
"Notre Dame is committed to doing all we can to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again and is working with IOSHA and others on a national education initiative on aerial-lift safety in regard to setup, training and weather-related risks.
"We felt it was important to extend the conversation with IOSHA to obtain the highest level of accuracy in its final report. At its essence, we felt that the lack of available national standards on wind-related safety procedures made it impossible to put anyone in harm’s way on a “knowing” basis, as was explained in our own investigation report.
"Any detail related to contributions by Notre Dame remain a private matter between the Sullivan family and the University."
Here's the original report on the Sullivan tragedy, thanks to our friends at WSBT-TV
The University of Notre Dame has agreed to pay $42,000 to settle a complaint that it committed six safety violations when Declan Sullivan died when the hydraulic lift he was filming a football practice from blew over in a 53 mph wind gust.
The university also agreed to make a substantial contribution to a memorial for Sullivan 90 days after the agreement is finalized...
The settlement also requires Notre Dame to launch a nationwide education program directed at other schools about the hazards of the outdoor use of scissor lifts.
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration ((IOSHA)) originally said it was fining Notre Dame $77,500. The settlement reduces a "knowing" violation to a "serious" violation.
Here's the statement from the Sullivan family...
“The family is satisfied with this morning's settlement between IOSHA and Notre Dame," said Mike Miley, the Sullivan family spokesman. "We also look forward to seeing the launch of the education campaign and expect it will provide a safer work environment for institutions around the country. There can be no better way to remember Declan than to help others avoid future tragedies.”
And the statement from Notre Dame from Dennis Brown, assistant vice president and university spokesman...
"Notre Dame appreciates the professionalism that IOSHA officials have demonstrated throughout this process and is pleased to have reached agreement with them on the safety orders.
"What remains ever-present throughout this process is the reality of the loss experienced by Declan Sullivan’s family and friends, all of whom remain in the thoughts and prayers of the Notre Dame community.
"Notre Dame is committed to doing all we can to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again and is working with IOSHA and others on a national education initiative on aerial-lift safety in regard to setup, training and weather-related risks.
"We felt it was important to extend the conversation with IOSHA to obtain the highest level of accuracy in its final report. At its essence, we felt that the lack of available national standards on wind-related safety procedures made it impossible to put anyone in harm’s way on a “knowing” basis, as was explained in our own investigation report.
"Any detail related to contributions by Notre Dame remain a private matter between the Sullivan family and the University."
Here's the original report on the Sullivan tragedy, thanks to our friends at WSBT-TV
Monday, April 18, 2011
Notre Dame Releases Info from Sullivan Investigation
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
Here's the university press release...
Here are the recommendations from the investigation...
Here's the full report...
The University of Notre Dame held an internal investigation into the events that led to the death of student videographer Declan Sullivan last football season...
The short version yields four problems:
"A sudden and extraordinary" 53 mph burst of wind.
Staff members' lack of knowledge about on-the-field wind speeds.
The lift that fell, a Marklift MT40G, is structurally different than two other lifts used that day and more susceptible to tipping.
The height of the lift -- fully extended to 40 feet -- at the time of the accident.
In more detail- among some of the issues: The videography staff and student videographers weren't identified as "aerial lift employee-operators" by the campus Department of Risk Management and therefore never received required training, and the scissor lift didn't receive mandatory inspections in August of 2010 since it wasn't schedlued by the head of the videography department...
In March, the Indiana version of OSHA ordered the university to pay $77,500 in fines for safety violations related to Sullivan's death.
WSBT-TV's Colleen Ferreira looks at the IOSHA interviews that led to the fine...
Here's the university press release...
Here are the recommendations from the investigation...
Here's the full report...
The University of Notre Dame held an internal investigation into the events that led to the death of student videographer Declan Sullivan last football season...
The short version yields four problems:
"A sudden and extraordinary" 53 mph burst of wind.
Staff members' lack of knowledge about on-the-field wind speeds.
The lift that fell, a Marklift MT40G, is structurally different than two other lifts used that day and more susceptible to tipping.
The height of the lift -- fully extended to 40 feet -- at the time of the accident.
In more detail- among some of the issues: The videography staff and student videographers weren't identified as "aerial lift employee-operators" by the campus Department of Risk Management and therefore never received required training, and the scissor lift didn't receive mandatory inspections in August of 2010 since it wasn't schedlued by the head of the videography department...
In March, the Indiana version of OSHA ordered the university to pay $77,500 in fines for safety violations related to Sullivan's death.
WSBT-TV's Colleen Ferreira looks at the IOSHA interviews that led to the fine...
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Spring Game Recaps
((HT: Todaysthv.com))
The Red and White Game at Arkansas
The Blue-Gold Game in South Bend
((HT: WSBT-TV))
More when we have more...
The Red and White Game at Arkansas
The Blue-Gold Game in South Bend
((HT: WSBT-TV))
More when we have more...
Sunday, April 3, 2011
BREAKING: Okay, How Many Of You Had Texas A&M and UConn
First, Texas A&M knocks off Stanford in a frantic last thirty seconds in one semifinal for the NCAA women's title, and then Notre Dame follows that up with a 72-63 upset of UConn in the other semi-final.
It's the Irish and the Aggies in Indy...
Three-time Wade Trophy winner Maya Moore ((That's the Heisman for women's hoops)) bows out with her fourth career collegiate loss...
South Bend, Indiana native Skylar Diggins had a season-high 28, and Natalie Novosel had 22 to pace the winners.
"I thought they did a smart thing and drove it at us really hard, and they forced the officials to make a call one way or another. All the credit to them, and they made some incredible jumpshots. They've been a great team all year. It's their turn," UConn head coach Geno Auriemma admitted after the game.
Here's Notre Dame coverage from our friends at WSBT-TV in South Bend
More when we know more...
Here's early, quick coverage from our friends at KBTX-TV in Waco...
It's the Irish and the Aggies in Indy...
Three-time Wade Trophy winner Maya Moore ((That's the Heisman for women's hoops)) bows out with her fourth career collegiate loss...
South Bend, Indiana native Skylar Diggins had a season-high 28, and Natalie Novosel had 22 to pace the winners.
"I thought they did a smart thing and drove it at us really hard, and they forced the officials to make a call one way or another. All the credit to them, and they made some incredible jumpshots. They've been a great team all year. It's their turn," UConn head coach Geno Auriemma admitted after the game.
Here's Notre Dame coverage from our friends at WSBT-TV in South Bend
More when we know more...
Here's early, quick coverage from our friends at KBTX-TV in Waco...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
DEVELOPING: Notre Dame Fined In Sullivan Death
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
The state of Indiana and their version of OSHA found the University of Notre Dame did not "maintain safe working conditions" when Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old junior, died while he was filming football practice from a hydraulic lift in late October when it fell over in winds that exceeded 50 miles-per-hour.
Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Lori Torres said the school was fined $77,500 for five violations, including failing to properly train the student videographer and failing to have the lift inspected on a regular basis. Torres says
the lift was missing the appropriate warnings and a service manual.
Dustin Grove leads the noon news...
The state of Indiana and their version of OSHA found the University of Notre Dame did not "maintain safe working conditions" when Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old junior, died while he was filming football practice from a hydraulic lift in late October when it fell over in winds that exceeded 50 miles-per-hour.
Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Lori Torres said the school was fined $77,500 for five violations, including failing to properly train the student videographer and failing to have the lift inspected on a regular basis. Torres says
the lift was missing the appropriate warnings and a service manual.
Dustin Grove leads the noon news...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Notre Dame Banning Hydraulic Lifts Use
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
Notre Dame has decided to stop using hydraulic lifts to film football practices as a result of the Declan Sullivan accident and death back in October.
University officials say now that the school will instead use a remote video system.
Notre Dame's president, the Rev. John Jenkins, says the system will prevent a repeat of what happened. The university says four cameras are being placed atop 50-foot-high poles, and they should be in place by spring practice.
Indiana's state version of OSHA is still investigating the accident.
The Sullivan family issued a statement hyah...
Here's a rewind of coverage from WSBT-TV...
Notre Dame has decided to stop using hydraulic lifts to film football practices as a result of the Declan Sullivan accident and death back in October.
University officials say now that the school will instead use a remote video system.
Notre Dame's president, the Rev. John Jenkins, says the system will prevent a repeat of what happened. The university says four cameras are being placed atop 50-foot-high poles, and they should be in place by spring practice.
Indiana's state version of OSHA is still investigating the accident.
The Sullivan family issued a statement hyah...
Here's a rewind of coverage from WSBT-TV...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Broseph's Bits And The Thursday Gospel
National Signing Day came and passed by with schools across the country receiving orals from kids who are deciding about their future. Something about this irks me especially having watched ESPNU's coverage most of the day. I realize a lot of these kids are very good and will be good additions to the school's they choose. My problem is the way this is being done and the networks feeding into their egos. One of the players wore a hat that said "Nick Who." Really, these kids don't need the pomp and circumstance. Sign your LOI and fax it in without the rest of us watching. Make your impact on the field and then we'll cover you in the media. Until then, you are just another player going to just another school.
The festivities made me wonder about other things that I'd like to announce and how I could spice it up. What if I went to a bar, stood on a barstool there and pulled out the picture of a woman there that I'd like to go out with? When I'm done, the next guy can do so as well. It's National Dating Intention Day. On a smaller scale, the man or woman of the house can stand in front of the family and declare what's for dinner that evening. They pull out a steak or chicken from a paper bag and declares it's Steak Day! Another declaration that could be made is the official team of choice. When a child turns five, he is able to stand up at his birthday party and declare which sports team he will officially throw his allegiance to. He can put a bunch of memorabilia on a table to make us think he's going to go one way when he's really going another. Finally, we could have a guy stand up in his house and declare that he's not paying this bill anymore. The problem with this one is that there's consequences with it.
I'm trying to use some humor in my column because my picks have been in the dumps as of late. The problem is that I'm in no man's land. I've shown flashes of brilliance in handicapping, but currently I'm mired in a slump. It happens in the world of gambling. When someone gets cold, you can use their picks for fade material. Anyways, we're going to give a few totals including one for a game that could be real fun to watch....if it was on TV.
South Alabama/Western Kentucky Over 143.5 -- South Alabama hits the road after going thru a stretch of four home games in five. They'll take on Western Kentucky on Thursday night. The Jaguars started a stretch of 70 points or more with the Hilltoppers on January 20th losing 84-75 at home. South Alabama doesn't mind running with it's opponents doing so in their last four. They average 70.9 points per game while giving up 72.2. Martino Brock (14.8 ppg), Tim Williams (13.3 ppg) and Augustine Rubit (12.7 ppg) are the Jags main threats with two other players averaging at least eight points per game. Much like their opponent, Western Kentucky also allows 72.2 points per game. They score 70.3 and rely on Sergio Kerusch (15.9 ppg), Steffphon Pettigrew (13.6 ppg) and Juan Patillo (14.1 ppg). This team has played just seven home games where they average 73.1 points per game. That goes well against South Alabama who gives up 76.3 points per game on the road. This one should be a shootout. The Hilltoopers have shot 50% or better in two straight against South Alabama.
FIU/Troy Over 154.5 -- “I think it’s going to be one of the highest-scoring games in the league.” That's a quote from Troy's head coach referring to Thursday night's contest between FIU and Troy. The two schools are the 2nd and 3rd best scoring teams in the conference while inhabiting the bottom two spots in scoring defense. The Golden Panthers have scored 70 or more in every game since December 18th. They come at you in many ways with DeJuan Wright (14.7 ppg), Eric Frederick (13.9 ppg), Alex Legion (13 ppg), Marvin Roberts (11.4 ppg) and Phil Gary (10 ppg). Legion is questionable for the contest due to some disciplinary issues. Troy allows nearly 80 points per contest. They turn to Vernon Taylor (15.2 ppg), Will Weathers (13.1 ppg) and Bernard Toombs (10 ppg) along with three others averaging at least eight points for scoring. The Trojans have scored at least 70 in four straight and five of their last six home games. These two have combined to go over in 20 of 28 games. Last year Troy won at home 81-78 and at FIU 84-68 so we think this number may not be high enough.
Notre Dame/DePaul Over 142.5 -- It's been a real struggle for DePaul this season as they look for their first conference win of the season. The Blue Demons get another shot on Thursday when they host Notre Dame. The biggest issue for them is defense as they've given up at least 70 points to all but one Big East opponent. DePaul hasn't scored enough to be allowing 70-80 points per contest. They have the 140th ranked defense allowing nearly 75 per game. DePaul has a few scorers in Cleveland Melvin (14.5 ppg), Brandon Young (11.7 ppg) and Tony Freeland (10.7 ppg). They'll face a Fighting Irish team that loves to score. They are putting up almost 75 per contest. Ben Hansbrough (16.5 ppg), Tim Abromaitis (14.2 ppg) and Carleton Scott (11.7 ppg) lead the way. Notre Dame has won three straight contests after losing two in a row to Marquette and St. John's. ND is all over the map with regards to scoring. They have put up 76 and 73 against UConn and St. Johns, but have also been held to 54 and 56 by St. John's and Pittsburgh. We feel like the Irish should be able to score at will on DePaul. Last year, Notre Dame defeated DePaul 87-77. Eight of their last 12 meetings have gone over the total.
The festivities made me wonder about other things that I'd like to announce and how I could spice it up. What if I went to a bar, stood on a barstool there and pulled out the picture of a woman there that I'd like to go out with? When I'm done, the next guy can do so as well. It's National Dating Intention Day. On a smaller scale, the man or woman of the house can stand in front of the family and declare what's for dinner that evening. They pull out a steak or chicken from a paper bag and declares it's Steak Day! Another declaration that could be made is the official team of choice. When a child turns five, he is able to stand up at his birthday party and declare which sports team he will officially throw his allegiance to. He can put a bunch of memorabilia on a table to make us think he's going to go one way when he's really going another. Finally, we could have a guy stand up in his house and declare that he's not paying this bill anymore. The problem with this one is that there's consequences with it.
I'm trying to use some humor in my column because my picks have been in the dumps as of late. The problem is that I'm in no man's land. I've shown flashes of brilliance in handicapping, but currently I'm mired in a slump. It happens in the world of gambling. When someone gets cold, you can use their picks for fade material. Anyways, we're going to give a few totals including one for a game that could be real fun to watch....if it was on TV.
South Alabama/Western Kentucky Over 143.5 -- South Alabama hits the road after going thru a stretch of four home games in five. They'll take on Western Kentucky on Thursday night. The Jaguars started a stretch of 70 points or more with the Hilltoppers on January 20th losing 84-75 at home. South Alabama doesn't mind running with it's opponents doing so in their last four. They average 70.9 points per game while giving up 72.2. Martino Brock (14.8 ppg), Tim Williams (13.3 ppg) and Augustine Rubit (12.7 ppg) are the Jags main threats with two other players averaging at least eight points per game. Much like their opponent, Western Kentucky also allows 72.2 points per game. They score 70.3 and rely on Sergio Kerusch (15.9 ppg), Steffphon Pettigrew (13.6 ppg) and Juan Patillo (14.1 ppg). This team has played just seven home games where they average 73.1 points per game. That goes well against South Alabama who gives up 76.3 points per game on the road. This one should be a shootout. The Hilltoopers have shot 50% or better in two straight against South Alabama.
FIU/Troy Over 154.5 -- “I think it’s going to be one of the highest-scoring games in the league.” That's a quote from Troy's head coach referring to Thursday night's contest between FIU and Troy. The two schools are the 2nd and 3rd best scoring teams in the conference while inhabiting the bottom two spots in scoring defense. The Golden Panthers have scored 70 or more in every game since December 18th. They come at you in many ways with DeJuan Wright (14.7 ppg), Eric Frederick (13.9 ppg), Alex Legion (13 ppg), Marvin Roberts (11.4 ppg) and Phil Gary (10 ppg). Legion is questionable for the contest due to some disciplinary issues. Troy allows nearly 80 points per contest. They turn to Vernon Taylor (15.2 ppg), Will Weathers (13.1 ppg) and Bernard Toombs (10 ppg) along with three others averaging at least eight points for scoring. The Trojans have scored at least 70 in four straight and five of their last six home games. These two have combined to go over in 20 of 28 games. Last year Troy won at home 81-78 and at FIU 84-68 so we think this number may not be high enough.
Notre Dame/DePaul Over 142.5 -- It's been a real struggle for DePaul this season as they look for their first conference win of the season. The Blue Demons get another shot on Thursday when they host Notre Dame. The biggest issue for them is defense as they've given up at least 70 points to all but one Big East opponent. DePaul hasn't scored enough to be allowing 70-80 points per contest. They have the 140th ranked defense allowing nearly 75 per game. DePaul has a few scorers in Cleveland Melvin (14.5 ppg), Brandon Young (11.7 ppg) and Tony Freeland (10.7 ppg). They'll face a Fighting Irish team that loves to score. They are putting up almost 75 per contest. Ben Hansbrough (16.5 ppg), Tim Abromaitis (14.2 ppg) and Carleton Scott (11.7 ppg) lead the way. Notre Dame has won three straight contests after losing two in a row to Marquette and St. John's. ND is all over the map with regards to scoring. They have put up 76 and 73 against UConn and St. Johns, but have also been held to 54 and 56 by St. John's and Pittsburgh. We feel like the Irish should be able to score at will on DePaul. Last year, Notre Dame defeated DePaul 87-77. Eight of their last 12 meetings have gone over the total.
Friday, December 31, 2010
TWTW Bowling: Catholics Overtake Convicts In Sun Bowl- 20 Years Later
Tommy Rees passed for 201 yards and two TD's- both to a very tall Michael Floyd- and Notre Dame beat Miami 33-17 in the Sun Bowl. Brian Kelly becomes the first Irish coach to win a bowl game in his first season at the helm.
Notre Dame (now 8-5) scored on three of its first four possessions. Rees tossed TD passes of 3 and 34 yards to Floyd. Cierre Wood scored on a 34-yard run. David Ruffer added field goals from 40, 50 and 19 yards.
The Hurricanes (now 7-6) trailed 30-3 going into the fourth and the game wasn't really THAT close... and Jacory Harris threw three first-half interceptions to reinforce the idea that he, probably, shouldn't have started- eventhough no one else was able to start at QB.
Here's your highlights...
((HT: CBS/Youtube))
Notre Dame (now 8-5) scored on three of its first four possessions. Rees tossed TD passes of 3 and 34 yards to Floyd. Cierre Wood scored on a 34-yard run. David Ruffer added field goals from 40, 50 and 19 yards.
The Hurricanes (now 7-6) trailed 30-3 going into the fourth and the game wasn't really THAT close... and Jacory Harris threw three first-half interceptions to reinforce the idea that he, probably, shouldn't have started- eventhough no one else was able to start at QB.
Here's your highlights...
((HT: CBS/Youtube))
Haywood Goes Haywire In South Bend...Allegedly...
((HT: KDKA-TV))
The former Notre Dame football player/offensive coordinator/head coach at Miami of Ohio was arrested on domestic violence charges Friday and booked into the St. Joseph County ((IN)) Jail, according to local police.
County police arrested Mike Haywood at a home he owns in South Bend after police received a 9-1-1 call from a woman with whom Haywood has a child. The woman said Haywood became angry when she tried to leave with their 21-month-old child, and he allegedly put the woman in a choke-hold, and then pushed her.
The circumstances around the reason for the woman's departure are unclear at present.
St. Joseph's County police officer Diana Landry noticed "red marks" on the woman's neck, back and arms, and she then arrested Haywood on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence battery.
Because this is a domestic violence case in the state of Indiana, Haywood is being held without bond in the county jail. He will spend his New Year's weekend there and will be arraigned before a judge Monday afternoon.
Haywood cooperated with police as he was being arrested, according to police reports.
Here's coverage from our friends at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh...
Remember, Haywood was named head coach at Pitt back on the 16th.
The HQ thinks the university response will be interesting...
The former Notre Dame football player/offensive coordinator/head coach at Miami of Ohio was arrested on domestic violence charges Friday and booked into the St. Joseph County ((IN)) Jail, according to local police.
County police arrested Mike Haywood at a home he owns in South Bend after police received a 9-1-1 call from a woman with whom Haywood has a child. The woman said Haywood became angry when she tried to leave with their 21-month-old child, and he allegedly put the woman in a choke-hold, and then pushed her.
The circumstances around the reason for the woman's departure are unclear at present.
St. Joseph's County police officer Diana Landry noticed "red marks" on the woman's neck, back and arms, and she then arrested Haywood on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence battery.
Because this is a domestic violence case in the state of Indiana, Haywood is being held without bond in the county jail. He will spend his New Year's weekend there and will be arraigned before a judge Monday afternoon.
Haywood cooperated with police as he was being arrested, according to police reports.
Here's coverage from our friends at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh...
Remember, Haywood was named head coach at Pitt back on the 16th.
The HQ thinks the university response will be interesting...
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Notre Dame Prez Defends Seeberg Investigation
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend/South Bend Tribune, Fosmoe))
The Reverend John I. Jenkins is defending the integrity school's investigation of a sexual battery allegation against a student football player by a female student who later committed suicide.
“I cannot stand by and allow the integrity of Notre Dame to be challenged so publicly. The values at issue go to the very heart of who and what we are at Notre Dame,” President Jenkins said last week.
Notre Dame Security Police conducted a “thorough and judicious investigation that followed the facts where they led and exhibited the integrity that I believe characterizes this institution,” Jenkins said.
Prosecutor Michael Dvorak, who received the investigatory report from campus police in November, announced back on the 16th that criminal charges would not be filed against the player or against another male student who allegedly sent Seeberg text messages of a threatening nature.
Here's the interview with ABCNews where the Seeberg family addressed the Notre Dame investigation- and they weren't happy one bit...
President Jenkins said the player and the player’s friend still may face disciplinary action by Notre Dame’s office of residence life — the player for his alleged actions of August 31st, and the male friend for allegedly sending text messages September 2nd to Seeberg, including one saying, “Messing with notre dame football is a bad idea.”
The text was in response to Seeberg's police report where she said:
"I didn't feel safe in his room....he proceeded to grab my face and started to kiss me. Tears started rolling down my face because I didn't know what to do...I felt so scared, I couldn't move."
President Jenkins has not spoken with the Seebergs since the funeral of their daughter, Lizzy. He maintains publicly that he is trying to remain somewhat detached from the legal machinations until a decision may need to be made on campus as to the students involved in the charges.
The Reverend John I. Jenkins is defending the integrity school's investigation of a sexual battery allegation against a student football player by a female student who later committed suicide.
“I cannot stand by and allow the integrity of Notre Dame to be challenged so publicly. The values at issue go to the very heart of who and what we are at Notre Dame,” President Jenkins said last week.
Notre Dame Security Police conducted a “thorough and judicious investigation that followed the facts where they led and exhibited the integrity that I believe characterizes this institution,” Jenkins said.
Prosecutor Michael Dvorak, who received the investigatory report from campus police in November, announced back on the 16th that criminal charges would not be filed against the player or against another male student who allegedly sent Seeberg text messages of a threatening nature.
Here's the interview with ABCNews where the Seeberg family addressed the Notre Dame investigation- and they weren't happy one bit...
President Jenkins said the player and the player’s friend still may face disciplinary action by Notre Dame’s office of residence life — the player for his alleged actions of August 31st, and the male friend for allegedly sending text messages September 2nd to Seeberg, including one saying, “Messing with notre dame football is a bad idea.”
The text was in response to Seeberg's police report where she said:
"I didn't feel safe in his room....he proceeded to grab my face and started to kiss me. Tears started rolling down my face because I didn't know what to do...I felt so scared, I couldn't move."
President Jenkins has not spoken with the Seebergs since the funeral of their daughter, Lizzy. He maintains publicly that he is trying to remain somewhat detached from the legal machinations until a decision may need to be made on campus as to the students involved in the charges.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
No Charges In ND Assault Case
St. Joseph ((IN)) County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak said in a news release that his office has decided not to pursue charges in a case where a St. Mary's ((IN)) College student accused a Notre Dame football player of sexual battery. The decision was based on evidence and the fact that statements by 19-year-old Elizabeth "Lizzy" Seeberg would likely be inadmissible in court.
Seeberg died of an apparent drug overdose back on September 10th. Dvorak says Seeberg had accused a student-athlete of touching her breasts about two weeks earlier.
Dvorak did not name the athlete.
Seeberg's parents told the Chicago Tribune that campus police conducted a "superficial" investigation. The University of Notre Dame released a statement saying that it investigates all potential violations of the law or university policies with "the utmost professionalism."
The Dvorak release is hyah...
The Chicago Tribune piece interviewing Lizzy Seeberg's parents is hyah...
Notre Dame's response to the Tribune piece is hyah...
Here's early coverage of the case, thanks to our friends at WSBT-TV in South Bend...
Seeberg died of an apparent drug overdose back on September 10th. Dvorak says Seeberg had accused a student-athlete of touching her breasts about two weeks earlier.
Dvorak did not name the athlete.
Seeberg's parents told the Chicago Tribune that campus police conducted a "superficial" investigation. The University of Notre Dame released a statement saying that it investigates all potential violations of the law or university policies with "the utmost professionalism."
The Dvorak release is hyah...
The Chicago Tribune piece interviewing Lizzy Seeberg's parents is hyah...
Notre Dame's response to the Tribune piece is hyah...
Here's early coverage of the case, thanks to our friends at WSBT-TV in South Bend...
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Rest of TWTW: Va Tech, Nebraska, and Notre Dame
((HT: KOLN/KGIN, Charlottesville Newsplex, WNDU-TV,
Nebraska finds their place in the BCS picture and the Big 12/11/10 Title Game
Insert irony here...
Virginia Tech has no issues with Virginia.
UVA head coach Mike London is already hitting the road for recruiting after a 30-point loss...
Brian Kelly wins at USC and proves just how bad a QB Mitch Mustain really is...
Enjoy...
The HQ is sorry, though, that we couldn't bring you Central Mizzou-Abilene Christian highlights from Division II...
Nebraska finds their place in the BCS picture and the Big 12/11/10 Title Game
Insert irony here...
Virginia Tech has no issues with Virginia.
UVA head coach Mike London is already hitting the road for recruiting after a 30-point loss...
Brian Kelly wins at USC and proves just how bad a QB Mitch Mustain really is...
Enjoy...
The HQ is sorry, though, that we couldn't bring you Central Mizzou-Abilene Christian highlights from Division II...
Sunday, November 21, 2010
SMC And Notre Dame Almost Answer Tribune Allegations
((HT: WNDU-TV South Bend))
A St. Mary's student who allegedly took her own life after overdosing on pills in early September, previously told police she had been sexually assaulted by a Notre Dame football player---the Chicago Tribune reported on Sunday.
Irish football coach Brian Kelly responded Sunday in his day after the game conference call, stating that he could not give any details because it is a university matter.
Naturally...
Kelly was asked when he learned of the situation, if he's talked to the player in question and why the player is still playing. Kelly responded each time stating that it was something the university would handle.
Angelo DiCarlo addresses the non-answers, thanks to our friends at WNDU-TV...
Saint Mary's sent out the following statement as a response to the Chicago Tribune allegations...
More when we know more...
A St. Mary's student who allegedly took her own life after overdosing on pills in early September, previously told police she had been sexually assaulted by a Notre Dame football player---the Chicago Tribune reported on Sunday.
Irish football coach Brian Kelly responded Sunday in his day after the game conference call, stating that he could not give any details because it is a university matter.
Naturally...
Kelly was asked when he learned of the situation, if he's talked to the player in question and why the player is still playing. Kelly responded each time stating that it was something the university would handle.
Angelo DiCarlo addresses the non-answers, thanks to our friends at WNDU-TV...
Saint Mary's sent out the following statement as a response to the Chicago Tribune allegations...
More when we know more...
Sunday, November 14, 2010
TWTW: Which Utah Team Is This...???
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
Losing to Notre Dame the way they did...???
Prevailing opinion was that the Utes were still on a hangover after getting drilled by TCU at home by 40.
The Notre Dame student body was planning on rushing the field after an anticipated loss as the losing-est senior class in school history...
They may still do that, but not after beating Utah 28-3...
Here's the wrap from our friends at WSBT-TV
Here's a list of stuff that they broke Saturday...
The Irish broke a streak of 11 straight losses to ranked teams, which started with a 47-21 home drubbing from Michigan on September 16th, 2006.
It was the highest-rated team the Irish had taken down since before any of the current players attended freshman orientation - more precisely, a 17-10 upending of a third-ranked Michigan on the road in game 2 of the coach Charlie Weis Era back in 2005.
Saturday marked the fewest points the Irish allowed against an AP Top 20 team since a January 1st, 1993, Cotton Bowl win over 4th-ranked Texas A&M- also a 28-3 victory.
It was the fewest points Utah has scored since losing 17-0 to UNLV on September 22nd, 2007. That's a span of 45 games including Saturday.
It was ND's largest margin of victory against AP Top 20 team since October 12th, 1996, when Notre Dame beat Washington 54-20.
Losing to Notre Dame the way they did...???
Prevailing opinion was that the Utes were still on a hangover after getting drilled by TCU at home by 40.
The Notre Dame student body was planning on rushing the field after an anticipated loss as the losing-est senior class in school history...
They may still do that, but not after beating Utah 28-3...
Here's the wrap from our friends at WSBT-TV
Here's a list of stuff that they broke Saturday...
The Irish broke a streak of 11 straight losses to ranked teams, which started with a 47-21 home drubbing from Michigan on September 16th, 2006.
It was the highest-rated team the Irish had taken down since before any of the current players attended freshman orientation - more precisely, a 17-10 upending of a third-ranked Michigan on the road in game 2 of the coach Charlie Weis Era back in 2005.
Saturday marked the fewest points the Irish allowed against an AP Top 20 team since a January 1st, 1993, Cotton Bowl win over 4th-ranked Texas A&M- also a 28-3 victory.
It was the fewest points Utah has scored since losing 17-0 to UNLV on September 22nd, 2007. That's a span of 45 games including Saturday.
It was ND's largest margin of victory against AP Top 20 team since October 12th, 1996, when Notre Dame beat Washington 54-20.
Friday, November 5, 2010
BREAKING: Notre Dame "Failed To Keep" Sullivan Safe
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
The Rev. John Jenkins, President of Notre Dame, sent out a letter to the Notre Dame family this afternoon. In it, he revealed that the school has reached out to former University of Arizona president Peter Likens to oversee the investigation the school is cionducting in the death of Fighting Irish videographer Declan Sullivan.
Jenkins did say this in the letter: "Declan Sullivan was entrusted to our care, and we failed to keep him safe. We at Notre Dame — and ultimately I, as President — are responsible."
The entire release can be seen here...
He also addressed Brian Kelly's status at the school:
Coach Kelly was hired not only because of his football expertise, but because we believed his character and values accord with the highest standards of Notre Dame. All we have seen since he came to Notre Dame, and everything we have learned in our investigation to date, have confirmed that belief. For those reasons I am confident that Coach Kelly has a bright future leading our football program.
More when we know more...
The Rev. John Jenkins, President of Notre Dame, sent out a letter to the Notre Dame family this afternoon. In it, he revealed that the school has reached out to former University of Arizona president Peter Likens to oversee the investigation the school is cionducting in the death of Fighting Irish videographer Declan Sullivan.
Jenkins did say this in the letter: "Declan Sullivan was entrusted to our care, and we failed to keep him safe. We at Notre Dame — and ultimately I, as President — are responsible."
The entire release can be seen here...
He also addressed Brian Kelly's status at the school:
Coach Kelly was hired not only because of his football expertise, but because we believed his character and values accord with the highest standards of Notre Dame. All we have seen since he came to Notre Dame, and everything we have learned in our investigation to date, have confirmed that belief. For those reasons I am confident that Coach Kelly has a bright future leading our football program.
More when we know more...
Friday, October 29, 2010
Notre Dame Celebrates Declan Sullivan
((HT: WSBT-TV))
Deputy Coroner Chuck Hurley told WSBT-TV that he has ruled the death of Declan Sullivan an accident and said that the cause was blunt force trauma to the head, chest and abdomen.
Hundreds stood outside the doors of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as the capacity of the church (around 1,000) was reached long before the service started.
Inside, Sullivan's dorm mates from Fisher Hall sat together, as did residents of Lewis Hall, where Sullivan's sister, a freshman, lived. The football team filled at least eight pews in the back of the church.
Sullivan's family was also in attendance.
"Notre Dame has lost another son," said the Rev. Thomas P. Doyle, CSC, Notre Dame's vice president for student affairs.
Here's WSBT's coverage, John Paul was outside the Basilica of the Sacred Heart...
Deputy Coroner Chuck Hurley told WSBT-TV that he has ruled the death of Declan Sullivan an accident and said that the cause was blunt force trauma to the head, chest and abdomen.
Hundreds stood outside the doors of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as the capacity of the church (around 1,000) was reached long before the service started.
Inside, Sullivan's dorm mates from Fisher Hall sat together, as did residents of Lewis Hall, where Sullivan's sister, a freshman, lived. The football team filled at least eight pews in the back of the church.
Sullivan's family was also in attendance.
"Notre Dame has lost another son," said the Rev. Thomas P. Doyle, CSC, Notre Dame's vice president for student affairs.
Here's WSBT's coverage, John Paul was outside the Basilica of the Sacred Heart...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
DEVELOPING: OSHA Investigating Notre Dame Accident
((HT: WSBT-TV South Bend))
Indiana's workplace safety agency ((their version of OSHA)) is investigating the death of the Notre Dame student after the tower from which he was filming football practice fell over.
Declan Sullivan of Long Grove, Illinois, died at hospital yesterday after the scissor lift the 20-year-old student was in was in toppled amid winds gusting over 50 miles per hour.
Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration spokesman and FOSG Marc Lotter says the agency had an investigator on the scene in South Bend. He says it's too early to say when the agency, which has the authority to levee fines, might release a report.
WSBT's Alyssa Rossomme seems to be outside, freezing in the dark...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Kristen Bien was on campus for the noon show...
The University held a press conference at 2PM eastern...
When that video becomes available, we'll get it to you...
Indiana's workplace safety agency ((their version of OSHA)) is investigating the death of the Notre Dame student after the tower from which he was filming football practice fell over.
Declan Sullivan of Long Grove, Illinois, died at hospital yesterday after the scissor lift the 20-year-old student was in was in toppled amid winds gusting over 50 miles per hour.
Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration spokesman and FOSG Marc Lotter says the agency had an investigator on the scene in South Bend. He says it's too early to say when the agency, which has the authority to levee fines, might release a report.
WSBT's Alyssa Rossomme seems to be outside, freezing in the dark...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Kristen Bien was on campus for the noon show...
The University held a press conference at 2PM eastern...
When that video becomes available, we'll get it to you...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
DEVELOPING: Irish Student Dies After Tower Collapse
((HT: WSBT/WNDU-TV South Bend))
A 20-year-old student of Notre Dame died Wednesday afternoon when a video tower at the north end of the team's practice field collapsed in the high winds.
The student was taping practice from a hydraulic scissor lift when the accident happened.
The tower fell through a fence and is lying in the street between the practice field and the tennis courts.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s president. “Our hearts go out to the student’s family and friends and our prayers and profound sympathies are with them during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of someone so young is a terrible shock and a great sadness. Our entire community shares in the family’s grief.”
The identity of the student is not being released pending notification of family members.
Here's the breaking news from our friends at WNDU-TV
A 20-year-old student of Notre Dame died Wednesday afternoon when a video tower at the north end of the team's practice field collapsed in the high winds.
The student was taping practice from a hydraulic scissor lift when the accident happened.
The tower fell through a fence and is lying in the street between the practice field and the tennis courts.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s president. “Our hearts go out to the student’s family and friends and our prayers and profound sympathies are with them during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of someone so young is a terrible shock and a great sadness. Our entire community shares in the family’s grief.”
The identity of the student is not being released pending notification of family members.
Here's the breaking news from our friends at WNDU-TV
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