SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says the tragic death of a standout high school football player who fell from fifth-floor hotel balcony should cause people to think about what students do on spring break.
Matt James, who was scheduled to enroll at Notre Dame in June, died Friday in Panama City Beach, Fla. Police said the 17-year-old offensive lineman was drunk and acting belligerent when he fell as he leaned over a railing to shake his finger at people in an adjoining room.
James committed to Notre Dame on signing day in February.
Kelly will fly with five assistant coaches and tight end Kyle Rudolph after practice Friday afternoon to attend the visitation and prayer service in Cincinnati.
