Sad News for Notre Dame’s Hughes

Notre Dame running back Robert Hughes has been granted a leave from the team indefinitely because of the shooting death of his brother, Earl. Robert Hughes, who had rushed for a touchdown and 46 total yards on the season, might not play in the upcoming Notre Dame football game against Navy this weekend in order to be with his family and friends during such a difficult time. Earl Hughes was only 24-years old. According to reports filed in Cook County, Earl was shot following a dispute with someone else. The crime is still being investigated.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Charlie Weis, the Notre Dame coach, said, “I told him to come back when he’s ready to come back. Something like that, how can you give him a time frame?” And he’s right, of course. We should all keep Robert Hughes and his family in our thoughts this week, as they go through what must be a very difficult time. The Irish will miss Hughes in the game, but sometimes there are more important things in life than football.

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