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As much as I dislike ND, that's a real shame for that kid. All your dreams go up in smoke because of something that was predetermined way before you were born.

You know, it's pretty sad that the focus is on "Notre Dame defense" becoming a "full blown concern" when there's a kid a facing a congenital - and career-ending - disease.

Thank you MSFC3221, & SoonerGirl - I hope the rest of the people follow your lead. Even if they hate ND. Think about if your doctor told you to stop doing something you loved, or you would risk your long term health.

I wish Mr. Hand the best. Also, one other point this is why kids (in high school) need to think more about the college they choose, NOT just the sport(s) they intend to play.

I am going to follow the lead. This is a terrible story. To no longer be able to do something you love because of disease is terrible.

I wish him the best.

This is not good for Notre Dame, they've already lost Pat Kuntz for the season, but this is even worse for Mr. Hand. I too was told by a doctor to stop playing when I finished High School and the feeling of someone else telling you you can't do somthing you love anymore is one of the worst feelings you could imagine.

Say what you want about Notre Dame athletics, but Notre Dame is a great academic school and Mr. Hand will be a success in life with his Notre Dame degree.

Forget ND, what about the kid who had a football future spread out for him?? It's a shame.

Canes, Pat Kuntz isn't necessarily lost for the season. He hopes to be back for fall camp.

Hopefully ND will honor his scholarship offer and let him be part of the team in some fashion.

This is old news. He already missed a season because of it.

Feel bad for him. He had a lot of future.

This is a bummer for him. However, he is lucky that ND didn't kick him out after the "incident" this summer. Now he can get a good degree. I wish him the best and hope he can live a normal life.

I agree with SoonerGirl. The focus of this story should be on the hardship the kid is facing, not on Notre Dame's defensive line woes.

ND Defense takes a hit? How many times was that expression uttered in 2007?

As much as I hate ND, this is a real shame.

sad to hear... screw football, i hope the kid comes out okay!! weis can play the whole d-line

Amen, SG.

i didn't know it could get any worse

May God Bless this kid. I will pray for your health. Football should be a distant last place, when perserving life and this kids future. Stay in school and get your degree.

Alice! One of these days....POWWW, right to the moon!!!

I dont care who he plays for or want to play for my heart and prayers go out to this kid and his family. I also hope he can stay in school and get his degree

Not only his career but maybe his quality of life could be at stake.