tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post4080064621485995962..comments2023-10-09T02:49:36.054-07:00Comments on OC Domer: Thoughts and Prayers Aren't EnoughOC Domerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17452221551362652427noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-82230045792757226602010-10-29T17:51:06.486-07:002010-10-29T17:51:06.486-07:00does't the student have some responsibilty in ...does't the student have some responsibilty in this? i'm pretty sure they weren't standing there pointing a gun at him to keep him up there. if i feel i'm in an unsafe situation i get out of there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-31049525158643960972010-10-29T15:09:47.064-07:002010-10-29T15:09:47.064-07:00Those of you have ripped Kelly for continuing prac...Those of you have ripped Kelly for continuing practice after the accident, owe Kelly an apology.<br />Kelly along with the Jack S had the players go to a different area while they stayed with DeClan until he was taken away. They then went to the players and sent them to the locker room.<br />TBone 1966Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-65296977105837403052010-10-29T08:33:19.729-07:002010-10-29T08:33:19.729-07:00"Lawyers, UGH" is right. I couldn't ..."Lawyers, UGH" is right. I couldn't help but notice that OC Domer commented that "highly compensated heads must roll". He's probably already thinking about a lawsuit and all those deep, deep pockets. Let the poor child rest and give his family some peace.<br />Somebody may have used very poor judgment, they will have to live with it.<br />OC Domer, please leave your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-49108639315092251562010-10-29T06:52:59.595-07:002010-10-29T06:52:59.595-07:00Yes. It's all about context and timing. Read E...Yes. It's all about context and timing. Read Ecclesiastes one more time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-41228202389426166882010-10-29T06:10:53.740-07:002010-10-29T06:10:53.740-07:00Lawyers....Ugh!
Even if your "feelings" ...Lawyers....Ugh!<br />Even if your "feelings" are born out in fact, can't you once, just for once, separate your legal education from your humanity. Do you need a filter or something? We are a nation of laws, not men, yes. But this rush to legal point of view, even under the "emotional" attempt at self awareness on your part, is what makes people so annoyed with your Irish89noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-84781051587523192942010-10-28T21:42:50.939-07:002010-10-28T21:42:50.939-07:00As for the comments on BK resuming practice, I ass...As for the comments on BK resuming practice, I assume you were all on the field and know exactly what happened? Or are you relying on the "eyewitness" reports of someone that was in the area but also not in the practice.<br /><br />There have been students that were in the area that posted that the team was headed into the Gug 5 minutes after it collapsed.<br /><br />One on here said Irish_Wertzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-28054040103277269692010-10-28T16:27:06.826-07:002010-10-28T16:27:06.826-07:00The team should have Sullivan on the back of every...The team should have Sullivan on the back of every jersey this weekend, not decalsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-73737679168148787552010-10-28T14:20:35.533-07:002010-10-28T14:20:35.533-07:00I'm sure there is blame to go around, and for ...I'm sure there is blame to go around, and for some more than others. Shouldn't we wait for the details before making such determinations? For example, I read that death of this young man occurred at the hospital. Continuing practice after an injured student was taken to the hospital is much different than continuing practice after a student died at the scene. I'm as angry as othersG Pattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565414078183391965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-38974857191948266512010-10-28T14:03:10.107-07:002010-10-28T14:03:10.107-07:00I think that most of us are reacting with raw emot...I think that most of us are reacting with raw emotion right now. We have lost one of our own and it is a senseless death. Let's be careful when assigning blame. We don't know all the facts yet. Coach Kelly did continue practice for 25-30 minutes after the accident and then stopped practice. I suppose that when word got to him about the seriousness of this tragedy, practice was halted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-50160911893189536532010-10-28T14:01:09.679-07:002010-10-28T14:01:09.679-07:00None of you know whether that was the full reactio...None of you know whether that was the full reaction of the school. It was mentioned that his family was on campus last night. Do any of you know whether the family might have said "play the game"? Wild accusations and headhunting without facts does not serve any purpose. Not a one of you knows what the university is doing for his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-37964882732843830672010-10-28T13:34:08.384-07:002010-10-28T13:34:08.384-07:00Thank you for writing this blog. I agree complete...Thank you for writing this blog. I agree completely. I am deeply saddened for this family and irate at the University and Brian Kelly. The fact they put students' lives ahead of the football team is a absolute disgrace. It sickens me. These parents left their son in the hands of the University and this is what they get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-62548547581890969432010-10-28T12:49:29.640-07:002010-10-28T12:49:29.640-07:00First, let me say Declan's death is shocking, ...First, let me say Declan's death is shocking, and even though I heard about it last night, it still hasn't settled in for me. I agree on a few points the author made, namely that the University's reaction was insufficient by a mile. As a double domer, I spent 6 years there (and as the son of a faculty member, I've been a member of the ND family most of my life), and I've hadRob Tenniswoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-7665597675868601342010-10-28T11:53:08.283-07:002010-10-28T11:53:08.283-07:00Can someone explain what this is entirely BK's...Can someone explain what this is entirely BK's fault, and why he should be fired for it, and why he is not a human being for resuming practice?<br /><br />What was the appropriate response? and why would they cancel the game? <br /><br />When there is a football player that dies other schools don't cancel the game that week.<br /><br />There are too many posts written in anger that justAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-51220810938076357372010-10-28T11:29:04.696-07:002010-10-28T11:29:04.696-07:00To that last poster; yes, accidents happen. This,...To that last poster; yes, accidents happen. This, however, was an irresponsible accident that never should have occurred and it cost a young man his LIFE.<br /><br /> Furthermore, Brian Kelly RESUMED PRACTICE...minutes after this happened. How AWFUL and CALLOUS is that?!<br /><br />I know you are just doing your "job," as you must be a Notre Dame administrator who was asked to respondAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-23792457379583506572010-10-28T11:05:43.978-07:002010-10-28T11:05:43.978-07:00For anybody calling for BK's head and the game...For anybody calling for BK's head and the game to be cancelled, you are just a troll trying to stir the pot. Accidents happen. RIP to this young man and prayers to his family and friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-62260381491766433872010-10-28T10:11:07.589-07:002010-10-28T10:11:07.589-07:00I'm outraged that Coach Kelly continued practi...I'm outraged that Coach Kelly continued practice only a few minutes after this fatal accident!What an insult to the family of this poor boy. Where is the respect and compassion for the loss of a student's life, Coach Kelly? At ND, football is more important . You hear about Notre Dame family all of the time...what a joke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-4301921256420948482010-10-28T10:05:00.527-07:002010-10-28T10:05:00.527-07:00Proof that Coach Kelly isn't a human being: re...Proof that Coach Kelly isn't a human being: resuming practice after student dies during it. He should be fired. If it were a football player, he would have already been fired or resigned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-4480223726873525742010-10-28T09:56:35.583-07:002010-10-28T09:56:35.583-07:00It is very disrespectful to Declan and his family ...It is very disrespectful to Declan and his family to post an angry article (or angry comments)regarding the student's death literally hours after the incident. Please respect his grieving family and those that loved him by not turning this tragedy into a blame game. Whether or not the game is played on Saturday is irrelevant, I assure you that fact is not on the short list of concerns for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-43295566522954448062010-10-28T09:55:44.728-07:002010-10-28T09:55:44.728-07:00To the person who wrote the last comment about thi...To the person who wrote the last comment about this "making him sick," well, it's all about responsibility and accountability. Who is ultimately responsible for this young man's death? It doesn't take much analysis to figure that one out; nor, does it take much analysis to realize the conditions were much too dangerous to have anyone up in such a lift. The game should notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-26804355478001049342010-10-28T09:53:40.763-07:002010-10-28T09:53:40.763-07:00Scissor lift company says that lifts should not be...Scissor lift company says that lifts should not be operated in winds of 25 mph or more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-25591605739228791962010-10-28T09:46:32.891-07:002010-10-28T09:46:32.891-07:00You all are making me sick. Calling for heads to ...You all are making me sick. Calling for heads to roll, someone has to be accountable. And you don't even know the details of what happenned! This is the problem with our country as whole. People opening their big mouths without facts to back them up. This is the problem with our litigious society, full of lawyers. I understand the writer of this article stated he's "writing howAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-39702256333073553402010-10-28T09:46:17.375-07:002010-10-28T09:46:17.375-07:00A voice of reason and justifiable anger in the fac...A voice of reason and justifiable anger in the face of a senseless, inexplicable loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-17917851050003998492010-10-28T09:14:40.514-07:002010-10-28T09:14:40.514-07:00I agree, those words used felt so scripted. I feel...I agree, those words used felt so scripted. I feel the guilt, because I,ve driven by those fields before, and if I had driven by and saw that lift up with someone on there I think I would have told them get him off. I just can't believe no one spoke up, players, reporters, especially the coaches. I've been up on those lifts 30' indoors and they rock back and forth. My heart is brokenJim Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-31842750960490328562010-10-28T08:39:14.587-07:002010-10-28T08:39:14.587-07:00Tough decisions...to play or not. There is NO easy...Tough decisions...to play or not. There is NO easy answer. I gave it a quick thought last night and my 1st reaction was to play the game. Hopefully most of the team can attend the funeral. Sad, very sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283394533447423776.post-27161571425528862352010-10-28T08:37:56.410-07:002010-10-28T08:37:56.410-07:00I totally agree with this article.
The idea that K...I totally agree with this article.<br />The idea that Kelly would resume practice after the death of Declan is incomprehensible...and totally disgusting. He--Coach Kelly--is the responsible party here. The manufacturer of this "tower" said it is not safe in winds in excess of 28 mph. Yet, they allowed Declan to go up there anyway. He texted that he was terrified, among other things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com