Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees and linebacker Carlo Calabrese were arrested, Rees on a felony assault charge.
Notre Dame Suspends Tommy Rees For Season Opener
Coach Brian Kelly announced the suspensions on Tuesday, saying that the players made “poor decisions.” Neither suspended player will take the trip to Ireland with the rest of the Notre Dame team.
For more updates on the Tommy Rees situation, stay tuned to this StoryStream. For all news and information regarding the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, head on over to One Foot Down.
Read Article >Tommy Rees Pleads Not Guilty, Carlo Calabrese Charged With Intimidation
Linebacker Calabrese was charged with a misdemeanor count of intimidation for, among other things, saying, “My people will get you” multiple times to a South Bend police officer during Rees’ arrest.
Rees started for the Irish last year, putting up 2,871 yards and 20 touchdowns, completing a healthy 65 percent of his passes. However, he’s best known for his red zone turnovers. With 14 interceptions and five lost fumbles, Notre Dame’s offense just couldn’t get out of its own way with Rees at the controls.
Read Article >Tommy Rees Arrest: All Charges Filed As Misdemeanors
Angelo Di Carlo of WNDU in South Bend reports that all of the charges will now be filed as misdemeanors, including an initial felony charge, which was reduced. This is excellent news for Rees personally, as Di Carlo points out that the Notre Dame handbook states any felony -- regardless of conviction -- could potentially result in an individual being removed fro the school.
For more updates on the Tommy Rees situation, stay tuned to this StoryStream. For all news and information regarding the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, head on over to One Foot Down.
Read Article >Tommy Rees Arrested: Notre Dame’s Depth Chart Likely Clears Up A Little
Rees started for the Irish last year, putting up 2,871 yards and 20 touchdowns, completing a healthy 65 percent of his passes. However, he’s best known for his red zone turnovers. With 14 interceptions and five lost fumbles, Notre Dame’s offense just couldn’t get out of its own way with Rees at the controls.
Kelly doesn’t plan to announce a starter until summer. He’s down to what appears to be two options, if Kiel redshirts.
Read Article >Tommy Rees Arrested: More Details, Including Reddit Breaking The Story
The Notre Dame beat guys have been doing a great job all morning, but perhaps the earliest report on the story actually came from an essentially anonymous user at Reddit’s college football sub:
The police reaction to all that kicking and stuff:
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