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Re: Time to pay up, Irish

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:36 am
by SoCalTrjn
Laxplayer wrote:Why is it that you always go to the homo smack and child molester smack? Something in your past got your BVD's in a bunch?
Because all of you cocksucking ND fans went down on your priest, that's how you were indoctrinated to the Molesting Irish

Laxplayer wrote: Pete Carroll was hired as head football coach by USC in 2001.
On August 23, 2001, the NCAA placed USC's athletic department on probation
for two years and cut scholarships because tutors wrote papers for three
athletes in the late 1990s. The events leading to the probation were before
Carroll's time, but I include this for completeness sake.
OJ was a guest of one of the players on the teams father, he was also an alumni and never met any of the players while he was at a team walk through at the stadium, Pete said he didnt know OJ was even there until the walk through was over.
In 2002, the father of USC tailback Justin Fargas invited former USC Heisman
Trophy winner, and alleged double-murderer, O. J. Simpson to a team practice
(he was found not guilty in his criminal trial but was later found liable in
a civil trial). After the practice, Carroll allowed Simpson to come onto the
field and meet the players and pose for pictures. Carroll defends himself
from criticism by claiming that Simpson wasn't invited. In May 2008,
Simpson's ex manager alleged that Simpson admitted to killing Nicole Brown
Simpson.

Wow, looks like there's a different story than yours.
Where did it say that Pete invited him to the practice or that Pete was aware that he was there. It says Pete allowed him on the field to meet the players when the practice was over. If Simpson admitted to his ex manager in 2008 how was Pete supposed to know in 2002?
Laxplayer wrote:
No USC player was ever charged with sexual assault, one girl called her friend, who was a player, and asked him to take her home from a party, she said she thought she had been drugged and sexually assaulted, turned out she had taken drugs but was never assaulted. Another player was accused of rape but when an alibi was provided for the time the rape was supposed to occur, the player wasnt charged and the girl was kicked out of the school for filing a false claim.

On July 19, 2003, USC Sophomore OT Winston Justice pleaded no contest to
solicitation of a prostitute in Long Beach on June 24. Winston was put on 3
years probation and fined $300 for the offense.

On March 3, 2004, Winston Justice was arrested on suspicion of felony
assault with a deadly weapon. On June 15, 2004, Justice pleaded no contest
to exhibition of a replica firearm. Justice was sentenced to 60 days of
electronic monitoring and three years' probation. Justice was also suspended
for two semesters by USC's student affairs committee after his arrest.

Not rape but are you telling me a D-1 athlete has to get a hooker......
Charlie Sheen prefers hookers. A hooker isnt going to try to stick you with a baby because you may make a lot of money in the league, a hooker isnt going to try to rat you out as a rapist because you dont want to have a relationship with them. I have no problem with someone paying for sex, you always pay, the honest ho's just give you the price upfront.
It was a paintball gun that Justice had, he wasnt the only student that had one, it was a game of "Gotcha" that students were playing, Winston just flashed the gun at someone who wasnt part of the game.
Thought you said no one was disciplined, he was kicked out of school and off the team for a year, that's discipline isn't it?

Laxplayer wrote: In August 2004, USC starting tailback Hershel Dennis was at the center of a
police investigation of an alleged sexual assault. According to sources, the
incident took place at a party on August 16, and involved a female friend of
Dennis. On August 17, Dennis was removed from practice and suspended by
Carroll for "disciplinary reasons," including breaking curfew. On December
13, 2004, the LAPD announced it would not press charges.

This is after Herschel said he just helped her get into bed.......and if you believe that you're a bigger idiot than most know you to be.

I love this gem from you.....
No USC player was ever charged with sexual assault,
here....I'll highlight it for you because you're to GD stupid

In late March 2005, USC starting cornerback Eric Wright was arrested for
investigation of sexual assault. Wright was booked on rape charges and bail
was set at $100,000 according to the Sheriff's Department.
Wright was held
out of spring practice, and, in April 2005, the district attorney declined
to press charged because of insufficient evidence. Nevertheless, on June 2,
2005, Wright left USC amid possible disciplinary action. On August 25,
Wright was suspended by three semesters by USC's student affairs committee,
based upon the district attorney's office having found 136 pills of the drug
Ecstasy in Wright's room at an apartment he shared with another player.
In early

If the DA didn't have enough evidence then why did he leave? How incompetent is the DA to find that many pills in a kids dorm room and say they don't have enough evidence?
DA didnt have enough evidence to charge him with the sexual assault, could be because he didn't do it, he may have given her a pill that had MDMA (ecstasy) dripped over it but there was no evidence of a sexual assault. Also the "pills" that the DA found are questionable, they either didnt have enough MDMA to warrant a felony distribution charge (more than 30 would be felony) or they were legal. Either way Wright was thrown off the team and had his scholarship pulled and you said Pete never punished players.

Laxplayer wrote: April 2005, USC tight end Dominique Bird fractured his jaw during an alleged
altercation with receiver Steve Smith. Bird, Smith and Carroll reportedly
refused to comment on the incident, and no disciplinary action was taken.

Again....no action taken.....
One punch between two college aged males who had gotten heated with each other. They didnt miss any games because it was FUCKING APRIL!!!! that doesnt mean that they weren't given extra PT once they were allowed to be coached again by the staff
Laxplayer wrote: In August 2005, USC defensive end Frostee Rucker allegedly got into a fight
with his girlfriend at a party he was hosting in Los Angeles. In June 2006,
Rucker was charged with two misdemeanor counts of spousal battery and two
counts of vandalism and was scheduled to be arraigned on August 11, 2006.

Wait....now read this asshole....

Despite the incident, Rucker did not face any discipline from USC, and
didn't miss a game.
In May 2007, Rucker pleaded guilty to false imprisonment
and vandalism charges stemming from the 2005 incident. As part of a plea
agreement, the prosecutors dropped a charge of spousal battery and Rucker
was sentenced to three years of probation. Prior to transferring to USC, in
April of 2002, Rucker was charged in Colorado with sexual assault and
indecent exposure. Rucker reportedly eventually accepted a one-year deferred
sentence on a misdemeanor harassment charge.
tell me this you stupid fuck..... How many games did USC play between June and August 11 of 2006? Go ahead and look up the schedule cock breath how many fucking games did USC play? At Colorado he mooned some people, the sexual assault and indecent exposure was because an 18 year old flashed his ass to one of the girls teams.
Laxplayer wrote: On August 13, 2005, 10 veteran USC players were involved in a hazing
incident where they shaved the head of freshman quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Also, what started out as a water fight between USC players, escalated into
an all-out brawl as it spiraled out of control. Reportedly, there was
significant damage to the players dorms as players were thrown through
walls.
Theyre not choir boys, helped Sanchez become a leader, thats part of what those rituals are for
Laxplayer wrote:On October 31, 2005, USC tailback LenDale White played a macabre prank by
pretending to quit the team and throwing a dummy off a building on Child's
Way.
Youre not tired of this one yet? it was a joke, carroll did it again with someone who was dressed as a UCLA coach on top of a roof filming a USC practice. Lendale pretended to be upset and walked out of practice then he went to the roof shouted, backed off and then threw a dummy dressed like him off the roof. A few minutes later he ran back on to the practice field. Carroll employed this switch tactic several times to get the team pumped up. Cocksuckers like you continue to use it as an example of how out of control the team is, not to play tricks on them on Halloween.... fucking moron
Laxplayer wrote:Separately, Pete Carroll apologized to Washington State coach Bill Doba
for USC players pushing and bumping Doba while trying to get to the locker
room during halftime of their game.
Notre dame player have repeatedly blocked access to the locker rooms, vs Miami, USC and other schools, resulting in several fights, did granny or their coach at the time ever apologize?
Laxplayer wrote:On November 2, 2005, USC linebacker Rey Maualuga was arrested for
investigation of misdemeanor battery after punching a man at an off-campus
Halloween party (twice, without provocation). A witness at the scene
reportedly quoted Maualuga as stating "I own the police."

Typical Petey here......
Carroll took no disciplinary action, and Maualuga played the following weekend against
Stanford. One USC pundit observed at the time that "discipline is Coach
Carroll's number one weakness."

On November 22, 2005, the city attorney's
office declined to file charges. Maualuga was defended at the court hearing
by controversial and well-connected USC alumni attorney Carmen "Nooch"
Trutanich, who has a long history with USC and previously represented both
Wright and Dennis.
Shocking that these clowns were defended by Trutanich......I wonder how those court appearances went down? [/quote]


He punched a guy at a frat party, USC has no on campus housing, even Fraternity Row is 2 blocks north of the school. Everyone in college has punched an asshole at a frat party, in your case you were probably the asshole who got punched for doing or saying something you shouldnt have and then expected the police to bust the guy who hit you. Some spoiled Frat Boy asshole said something to Rey, was asked to back away, he came back later to say it again and got punched
Laxplayer wrote:On December 21, 2005, USC starting quarterback Matt Leinart had his
eligibility temporarily revoked after appearing in a promotional segment on
ESPN earlier that month, a violation of an NCAA rule. Leinart was reinstated
shortly thereafter. One observer claims the NCAA was just concerned about
money.
The NCAA wanted to make sure that Leinart was paid for the segment, when USC did no wrong he was reinstated, wheres the violation asshole?
Laxplayer wrote:On January 1, 2006, reporters from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and CBS
Sportline reportedly told the USC football team about potential recruiting
violations stemming from visits by USC recruits to Papadakis Taverna, a
Greek restaurant owned by former USC linebacker John Papadakis. As of July
2007, the investigation by USC compliance officials continued.
2 Texas supporters who write for a Texas newspaper go to a restaurant in San Pedro and see USC recruits there enjoying their dinner, they later find out that a USC alumni owns the restaurant. Unless the food is free, whats the problem? It was a tradition that USC had done for 20 years, you mean to tell me that none of the places that any school takes their recruits to to go eat has a rooting interest in that school?
Laxplayer wrote:On January 21, 2006, USC quarterback Matt Leinart was cited by the Pac-10
for working out with his own coach using school facilities. According to the
NCAA, a student athlete cannot utilize the school's facilities to work out
with a coach, unless the coach is affiliated with the university.
this was after Leainart had graduated and played in his last game at USC right? So you have a problem with Matt running the track at USC with a personal trainer that wasnt a USC coach?
Laxplayer wrote:On April 21, 2006, the family of USC running back Reggie Bush was implicated
by numerous separate media reports as having lived in a house purchased by a
San Diego-area man with ties to a sports agent and a tribal casino. Both the
Pac-10 and the NCAA have launched an investigation into potential NCAA
violations in connnection with this matter, which is pending. More recent
reports in this fast evolving story are here, here, and here. Yahoo Sports,
which is responsible for much of the investigative reporting on this issue,
has set up a page dedicated to its eight-month probe here.
been covered, nobody at USC provided Bush with illegal benefits, no booster of USC provided Bush or the Griffens with any benefits yet USC was punished far worse than schools who had boosters and staff members providing players with benefits.
Laxplayer wrote:On April 26, 2006, USC quarterback Mark Sanchez was arrested for
investigation of sexually assaulting a female student earlier that same day.
Sanchez was released upon posting $200,000 bail, and was ordered to appear
in court on May 17, 2006. Sanchez was also placed on "interim suspension" by
USC while the case was pending. On June 2, 2006, the LA District Attorney
announced that it would not be bring charges against Sanchez due to
insufficient evidence.
Also due to the fact that when the assualt was said to happen, Sanchez was seen on video at an LA night club. It never happened, just like you were never touched by your priest when you were a child, right? If you were touched by your priest, the Sanchez thing never happened because he was out at a night club and as far as I and science can prove, you cant be two places at once
Laxplayer wrote:On April 30, 2006, it was reported that USC compliance officials were
investigating whether an NCAA rule was violated because receiver Dwayne
Jarrett failed to pay approximately $10,000 for his half of the rent for an
upscale apartment he shared with former quarterback Matt Leinart. USC claims
that no rules were violated, though it was initially reported that Jarret
may have to sit out a portion of the 2006-07 season. Jarrett ultimately
avoided punishment and was the 45th pick in the 2007 NFL draft. After a
disappointing season, Jarrett was arrested on March 11, 2008 and charged
with driving under the influence.
Why would a player pay for half of a 4 bedroom apartment when he is only using one of the 4 bedrooms, go ahead and try to explain how 25% equals half. He was forced to pay the amount before he was allowed to play, you failed to post that though.
Laxplayer wrote:In August of 2006, USC defensive back Brandon Ting quit the football team
after reportedly testing postive for steroid use. His twin brother, Ryan,
also a defensive back on the USC football team, quit the team just days
later, claiming that he wanted to concentrate on preparing for medical
school, and was never tested. Interestingly, Arthur Ting, father of the
twins, is a Bay Area orthopedic surgeon who has reportedly appeared as a
witness before a grand jury considering possible perjury charges against
baseball's Barry Bonds, one of Arthur's clients. This incident finally
triggered some real interest by the LA Times.

On August 29, 2006, it was announced that former USC quarterback Matt
Leinart would be having a child out of wedlock with USC basketball player
Brynn Cameron. While not improper in any meaningful way outside of his
personal life, this event begins a long list of embarrassing incidents
involving the former USC star (not to mention other USC quarterbacks).
The Ting that tested positive was thrown off the team, the other one quit, thats punishment isnt it?
A "former" player was having a baby out of wedlock? alert the fucking press! Are you kidding me? this is something you cite as a failure of Pete Carrolls discipline on his players? A player who graduated from the school, won 2 National Titles and kick fucked Notre Dame 3 straight years has a baby with someone he wasnt married to. You catlicks would have probably burnt down the abortion clinic had they tried to do the responsible thing and have blocked RU-486. I know what you catlicks would have preferred, for the girl to hide the pregnancy, carry the baby to term and then toss it in a dumpster since that seems to be the modus operandi of catlick cunts, how many dumpster babies have you sired.... thats right, you cant impregnate one of your boy golfers assholes.


Laxplayer wrote:On December 4, 2006, former USC stand-out, and former Rams rookie, tight end
Dominique Byrd was arrested for allegedly hitting a bar patron in the face
with a drinking glass. Byrd was charged with second- and third-degree
assault and armed criminal action. He was released shortly after posting a
$25,000 bond. In early May, 2008, Byrd was scheduled to go to trial in St.
Louis Circuit Court on felony charges of assault and armed criminal action
stemming from the nightclub scuffle in December 2006. In March 2007, he was
charged with DUI in California. In October 2007, he pleaded no contest to
the DUI charge and received three years' probation. In May 2008, Byrd was
released by the Rams.
former players again? how is Pete supposed to discipline players that no longer play for him?
Laxplayer wrote:In January 2007, a federal investigation into extortion claims by former USC
running back Reggie Bush and his family revealed the existence of taped
converstations that could confirm Bush took cash and gifts while he was
playing football for USC. It was also reported that nearly $280,000 in cash,
rent and gifts were allegedly given to Bush and his family. The information
came to light following the issuance of grand jury subpoenas to multiple
witness by the U.S. District Attorney's office in San Diego. Both the NCAA
and Pac-10 continue to investigate. Also, more recent articles suggest that
Reggie Bush was involved earlier and more deeply than previously reported in
efforts to create the sports marketing agency at the center of the
continuing controversy. The investigation has, to date, yielded no
definitive proof that USC officials had knowledge of Bush's misconduct,
though Bush was nevertheless asked not to attend the Trojans' Rose Bowl
matchup against Michigan on New Year's Day.
Lloyd Lake was blackmailing reggie and asking for 280,000 dollars for introducing Reggies step dad, lamar Griffen, to Michael Michaels who Lamar later agreed to allow to represent Reggie after Reggie left USC. USC has been punished for this even though nobody at USC knew it was going on, a precedent that didnt seem to matter when the NCAA ruled that Auburn cant be punished for stating that they "did not know" that Cam newtons dad was asking for 180,000 dollars for his kid to sign with a school.
Laxplayer wrote:On February 2, 2007, it was reported that a "stampede of student athletes,"
including three USC linemen, ex-USC receiver Keary Colbert, and members of
the USC women's basketball, volleyball and water polo teams, had improperly
attempted to take an academic shortcut around the university's foreign
language requirement by signing up for a course at Los Angeles Trade Tech
College taught by USC graduate Senora Ross, who promised to give the
athletes no lower than a "B." Upon discovering the situation, USC officials
disallowed the transfer of credits from Trade Tech.


I thought that $C players didn't cheat.......
wasn't aware of this, if it is true then some USC players, 4 according to this, did attempt to cheat the schools foreign language requirement. All of Auburns players cheated in English through the schools very own English department though. Foreign Language requirements are a joke.
Laxplayer wrote:On February 8, 2007, it was reported that USC football players had created
and joined a racist Facebook group as a "joke." The racist Facebook group
was called "White Nation," showed a graphic of a swastika and black baby in
handcuffs with the caption "arrest black babies before they become
criminals." The group was created by USC linebacker Clay Matthews and was
joined by teammates David Buehler, Brian Cushing, Dan Deckas and Dallas
Sartz. Coach Pete Carroll responded to reports of the incident by saying he
had no plans to discipline the players, and USC later announced that none of
the players would be punished. According to Carroll, "t's not a
controversy, it's a mistake."


It's a mistake and no disciplinary action would be taken.....wow, way to stand up for what's right there Pete......

a troll page on facebook by some kids, wow horrible, these guys must be criminals of the highest order.

Laxplayer wrote:On February 9, 2007, USC compliance officials announced they were
investigating whether an NCAA violation occurred during the Trojans' pursuit
of Louisiana prep star running back Joe McKnight. The investigation followed
reports that McKnight had told reporters that USC coach Pete Carroll had set
up a conference call so he and high school coach J.T. Curtis could be
assured by ex-Trojan running back Reggie Bush would not be punished for a
separate NCAA investigation into improper benefits allegedly taken by Bush.
Carroll later denied that any call took place, and Curtis said that McKnight
misspoke. According to NCAA officials, if USC got Bush's help in recruiting
McKnight, it would be considered a "secondary violation" of recruiting
rules.


On November 3, 2007, convicted felon Suge Knight was given a sideline pass
to a USC game. Knight joins O.J. Simpson and Snoop Dogg as USC's esteemed
guests.


Such great role models for the young people in the football program.


They were given the field pass by Pete Carroll or by someone from the LA Coliseum? Snoop Dog was usually seen only in the end zone, not among the players on the sideline, if you have any video of him or Knight on the USC sideline interacting with the coaches and players, feel free to show it. USC does not own the stadium, they have attempted to purchase it but as it is a landmark they can not. A committee of blow hards like Tori Spellings mom, runs the stadium and controls the passes that are handed out to celebrities.

Laxplayer wrote:On March 2, 2008, USC defensive tackle Fili Moala was arrested for resisting
and obstructing an officer after a melee at a Newport Beach bar was broken
up by police. Moala was released after posting $500 bail, and on March 13,
the Orange County district attorney's office declined to press charges.



Wow, another incident and no charges pressed....how much $$ did this cost the university?

or the investigation showed the Fili had no wrong doing, 500 dollar bail, must have been a murdering spree.

Laxplayer wrote:On March 5, 2008, USC recruit Maurice Simmons was arrested for robbery in
Compton, after he allegedly pointed a handgun at a man and demanded his
belongings. Simmons, a linebacker from Dominguez High School, was initially
held at the Los Angeles County jail on $50,000 bail, and then released after
posting bail of $85,000. Simmons was arraigned on March 7, and his
preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2008. To date, USC has not
indicated whether or not it intends to honor its commitment to Simmons.
Developing.


Another stellar citizen in the program......

Simmons is not in the program. he was a recruit and got in to trouble, never enrolled at USC



Laxplayer wrote:On April 6, 2008, USC sophomore tailback Joe McKnight was held out of the
team's scrimmage and it was announced that he would miss the final week of
spring workouts because he was academically ineligible to participate.
McKnight had dropped a class, leaving him without the 12 units required for
eligibility.


What happened here? No classes at LA Trade Tech to help out? No tutors to take the class for him?

he had surgery that off season, as well, is it not possible that though surgery and rehab he had missed enough days of a class that he could not pass it so he dropped in and missed a little of the Spring Practice because of it?

Laxplayer wrote:You and your school are a joke. At lease Kelley did something to Floyd unlike Petey....look at ND over the last 10 years and they can't even hold a candle to all the bullshit that's gone on at Fig. Tech. Keep grasping at straws though.......


At LEASE? so youre saying that kelly leased the white Cadillac for Floyd? I mean Pete, according to assholes like yourself was supposed to suspend Bush for driving to school in a 5,000 dollar shitbox Chevy sedan and Floyd is rolling around molesterland in a white Caddy. Youre right about one thing, nothing done at notre dame can hold a candle to what USC has accomplished in the last 10 years. 6 BCS wins in 7 appearances over 7 years.

Re: Time to pay up, Irish

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:43 am
by Killian
I'm still trying to figure out how you can type a post when its obvious you can't fucking read.

No one absolved ND or Kelly of anything. In fact, it was just the opposite. But most can look at a situation and not go on a witch hunt, like you do with everything related to ND.

And being a fan your whole life gives you a connection, dipshit. When did you play for the Nationals, hockey for WMU or for whatever NHL team no one cares about in DC? Half the people in this forum didn't attend the school they root for, dummy.

Keep lowering our IQ by continuing to post.

Re: Time to pay up, Irish

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:01 am
by Killian
Jesus Christ, you've got to be a fucking troll.

Re: Time to pay up, Irish

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:52 am
by Terry in Crapchester
Schmick wrote:tell me this you stupid fuck..... How many games did USC play between June and August 11 of 2006? Go ahead and look up the schedule cock breath how many fucking games did USC play?
And how many games will ND play between now and August? But I have no doubt that if Floyd is reinstated to the team before the start of the season, you'll accuse ND of favoritism, sweeping this under the rug, violating NCAA rules, etc.

Re: Time to pay up, Irish

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:45 pm
by Goober McTuber
Declan Sullivan update.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame said Monday that football staff responsible for advising whether it was safe to practice outside used out-of-date weather information the day a student videographer fell to his death when the hydraulic lift he was on toppled over in high winds.

Declan Sullivan, a junior film student from Long Grove, Ill., was killed when the 40-foot lift fell over in a 53 mph wind gust on Oct. 27.

The investigation found that staff members likely depended on readings from the National Weather Service provided at 1:54 p.m. that day showing 23 mph winds in the area with 29 mph gusts. Although practice didn't start until 3:45 p.m., the staff was unaware that at 2:54 p.m. the weather service reported winds of 29 mph with 38 mph gusts - two hours before the accident.

The school released the details in a report summarizing its own investigation into the accident. Peter Likins, an engineer and former University of Arizona president who provided an independent review of the investigation, wrote that no one person was to blame for the accident.

"Though a needless loss of life cries out for one to shoulder blame, the facts here do not support any single individual finding of fault," he wrote.

The Rev. John Jenkins, the university president, said in the report that he was ultimately responsible.

"Many individuals and departments share the collective responsibility for the inadequacy of the procedures that led to this tragedy," Jenkins wrote. "The university, then, is collectively responsible. Insofar as the president is responsible for the University as a whole, I am the individual who bears the most responsibility, and I accept that responsibility."

The school noted that three people were most involved in advising coach Brian Kelly on whether it was safe to practice outside: director of football operations Chad Klunder, then-head athletic trainer Jim Russ and Tim Collins, director of football video and film.

"Ultimately, no one - not Collins, Klunder, nor Russ - told Kelly or any coach that practice should be held indoors or that the lifts should not be used," the report says.

Although Notre Dame staff members weren't aware that the weather service was reporting higher wind speeds, Sullivan was. The report said Sullivan checked the weather before practice at weather.gov and saw a warning indicating the possibility of gusts up to 60 mph. Klunder, Collins and Russ did not recall seeing the wind warning.

The report did say that while Collins was concerned about the wind, "he did not believe that the winds were strong enough to warrant grounding the lifts."

There was no immediate response from Sullivan's family, who have said they hope others will learn from Sullivan's death and take appropriate safety steps. The school has replaced the lifts with remote-controlled cameras.

The report was released two days after spring football practiced wrapped up and about a month after the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration fined Notre Dame $77,500 for six safety violations tied to Sullivan's death, including knowingly putting its employees in an unsafe situation and failing to heed weather service warnings.

Notre Dame said its investigation found "the accident was caused by a confluence of unrelated events and issues" - among them a failure to provide football staff a way of monitoring wind speed during practices.

Other factors cited as causes of the collapse were the lift being fully extended 40 feet and an unusual burst of wind described as "highly irregular," occurring in South Bend approximately once every three years in non-thunderstorm conditions. The report also said some of the violations cited by state regulators played no role in Sullivan's death, including the fact that the lift hadn't been inspected in more than a year.

Notre Dame has told IOSHA it wants a formal hearing to discuss the state's findings.

The school said it found there was an unwritten policy of lowering the lifts when winds exceeded 35 mph. The other two lifts being used that day were not supposed to be used in winds of more than 28 mph, and those were less susceptible to tipping than the one Sullivan was on.

But it also said that an engineering analysis found that "wind speeds significantly higher than 35 mph were necessary to tip the lift."

The IOSHA report quoted Sullivan as telling assistant video coordinator Reuel Joaquin "Aw, man, this sucks," when he was told the practice would be outdoors that day. He also tweeted that the weather was "terrifying" and also wrote: "Gusts of wind up to 60 mph today will be fun at work ... I guess I've lived long enough."

University investigators, however, couldn't determine whether Sullivan "felt unsafe and pressure to stay in the lift," specifically questioning his use of the word "terrifying."

"Student videographers indicated their belief that the tweets likely reflected his joking nature, adding that his use of that word was common," the report said.

Jenkins said the university is heeding the words of Sullivan's parents, Barry and Alison, and IOSHA and will work to improve safety on campus and to educate others to help ensure such an accident doesn't happen again, including coming up with a protocol to ensure practices are held in a safe environment. He also said Notre Dame will work with IOSHA to develop a national safety education program.