'08 CA TE Joseph Fauria (Notre Dame LOI)/Transfer to UCLA

[Svoboda]

Tight end
Encino (CA) Crespi

Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 242 lbs
Forty: 4.75 secs

[NDgrandson]

http://blueandgold.com/content/?aid=3935

A good read on Fauria. This should put an end about rumors of him going to tackle.

He too (in addition to Crist) is buds with Milton Knox.

He is actively recruiting Art Forst.

Is that enough of a teaser to read it?

[Svoboda]

Fauria was recently bumped up to a 4 star prospect in the Scout Rankings.

[IrishKnight1023]

This is why Scout continues to have inferior accurate rankings to that of Rivals because they drop Fauria from a 4* to a 3* last week and then bump him back up..hmm? Either he is a 4* or not!

[robdog_5]

Saw big Joe again the last 2 days and what a class guy, he took a couple minutes to come and talk to me just about the day and how his team was going. He is also a heck of a football player who made some great plays and stepped up huge in the championship game in which they lost a OT game to Pahokee form Florida. Joe made some great catches and even with there shutdown DB Joe was able to use his strength and size to get open and make plays. His team went 4-1 and lost in the finals

[untitledproject]

How was that Pahokee team?

[robdog_5]

Fast, Fast, and Faster, There kids where super undiciplined though and the coaches really didn't care, it was kind of a shame. They are so talented though.

[scooper]

Fast, Fast, and Faster, There kids where super undiciplined though and the coaches really didn't care, it was kind of a shame. They are so talented though.

This one doesn't surprise me. :D

[NDGirlzRock]

Check out this free rivals article about the 7 on 7 championship out in Cali. Sounds like "lil" Joe plays really big! We may have got the steel of the TE class with this one!

http://notredame.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=693238

[daytonirish]

Sounds about right tome NDGIRLZROCK. Seeing that Pahoke was putting there top db on him sounds like they sure had alot of respect for his talent.

[IrishKnight1023]

Sounds about right tome NDGIRLZROCK. Seeing that Pahoke was putting there top db on him sounds like they sure had alot of respect for his talent.

-------I heard Pahokes top DB that they put on Fauria was the top preforming DB at Friday Night Lights in Florida. Thats a good sign to see Fauria wasn't slowed down by such a talent.

[IrishKnight1023]

LA Daily News article on Joe

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_6727882

"The biggest expectation for him is to come out and be a positive leader for this team. ... He's got a great energy about him and when he comes out and plays the way he can he brings a lot of great energy to this team, verbally and physically," coach Jeremiah Ross said.

[irishunclebill]

Fauria and Crespi overcame the loss of their starting QB for the year to move to 2-0 with a 48-0 shutout.

[daytonirish]

Rivals just released their updated postion rankings. They have Joseph as the #20 rated OT. Thats right OT.

[irishunclebill]

Rivals just released their updated postion rankings. They have Joseph as the #20 rated OT. Thats right OT.


One of the Rivals guys acknowledged last week that the new position ranking was based on their opinion of Fauria only, and that it has nothing to do with where ND has him slotted to play in college, which they still feel will be Tight End. The obvious question then is why make the change, and the obvious answer is, a typical Rivals doofus move that means nothing in the real world.

[wyatt]

Some guy on the Huddle(IE) posted this about Fauria:

I saw the playoff game on Friday night pitting Crespi against Mater Dei in Southern California. It was my first chance to see Joseph Fauria, the TE committed to ND. Frankly, I suspect anyone can be made to look good in a highlight tape.

Fauria on the other hand looks good competing against good quality competition. After watching him play, I was surprised to see that the Scout profile suggests his speed was an area of concern. He scored two touchdowns, one on a 23 yard completion and one on a 40 yard completion. The longer of the two was largely yards after the catch and the Mater Dei db's were not closing on him in a straight line race to the end zone. I have to conclude the speed issue must have been related to his development during his growth as he looks fast enough to me.

The kid looks like a real good player to me. I suspect you will like how he looks in blue and gold

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Thanx Wyatt.

[irishunclebill]

CW & Polian made an in-home visit to Fauria the day after the Stanford game.

[Fishin'_Irish]

Will fax in his LOI at 7 AM. I'm assuming that's Pacific time.

[irishziggy]

i know the earliest they can send it in is 7 AM est (time zone of the school they're committing to)

[Fishin'_Irish]

i know the earliest they can send it in is 7 AM est (time zone of the school they're committing to)

7 AM in South Bend is middle of the night in California. My guess is they're sending it at 7 AM PDT.

[irishziggy]

7 AM in South Bend is middle of the night in California. My guess is they're sending it at 7 AM PDT.

LOL obviously, i'm just saying the earliest is 7 am est.

I've heard some recruits may be pulling an all nighter.

[notredomer23]

I believe i saw him at the game

[SoCalDomer]

"I’ve been watching Notre Dame games with my grandfather since I was little," Joseph said. "He had always been pushing me toward Notre Dame and since none of his sons had the chance, when I got it, I had to jump on it."

Joseph gave Charlie Weis and the Notre Dame staff his verbal commitment the day after the Blue and Gold Game in April of 2007.


(free) Scout.com: Joseph Fauria Fulfills His Granfather's Dream (http://notredame.scout.com/2/754731.html)

[IrishKnight1023]

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=760191&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fnotredame.scout.com%2f2% 2f760191.html


Incoming freshman Joseph Fauria, who is a nephew of former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, says he's excited to come to Notre Dame, and is hoping to bring back a National Championship to South Bend with his fellow members of the 2012 class.

[SoCalDomer]

He's one big muchacho!

[NDgrandson]

http://www.goldhelmet.com/picture.php?albumid=5&pictureid=296

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Or Zibby.

[irishunclebill]

Take Joe Fauria off the 2009 depth chart. He is not with the team right now and will not be enrolled this Fall.

"Personal Reasons"

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090624/SPORTS13/906249898/1036/News



NDs Fauria sent into exile
Irish tight end out for 2009

By ERIC HANSEN
Tribune Staff Writer

One of the most pleasant surprises of the Notre Dame football teams spring practice delivered a surprise of a different sort Wednesday.

Irish sophomore tight end Joseph Fauria will follow his breakthrough spring with a heartbreak summer, Notre Dame announced in a short press release Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-7, 245-pound Fauria is not enrolled in summer school at ND, which started Tuesday, nor will be enrolled in the fall. The release cited personal reasons.


Fauria could not immediately be reached for comment at his mothers Encino, Calif., home.

I hope to have him return for the spring (2010) semester, Irish head coach Charlie Weis said in a statement.

Fauria played in three games in 2008, logging roughly 21 minutes of playing time with one special teams appearance.

He caught two passes for 17 yards in the April Blue-Gold Game.

He was pressed into action, as a lithe freshman, late in the 2008 season when injuries and suspensions depleted the tight end corps.

Even with Will Yeatmans January transfer to Maryland, tight end figured to be a position of strength and depth in 2009.

Faurias unexpected detour certainly dilutes it, particularly considering Weis fondness for multiple-tight end sets, but theres still talent and experience.

Sophomore Kyle Rudolph (6-6, 258) figures to be the starter and will try to build on one of the most prolific seasons in ND history for a freshman tight end (29 catches, 340 yards).

Junior Mike Ragone (6-5, 251), one year removed from a lost season due to knee surgery, will be a regular in the rotation. And now the door opens wider for walk-on Bobby Burger.

The 6-foot-3, 242-pound walk-on had a sensational spring and becomes the No. 3 option. The Cincinnati LaSalle High product played two seasons as a defensive end for the University of Dayton before transferring to ND. He sat out last season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules.

It is believed that Weis would prefer to redshirt his two athletic-but-undersized freshman tight ends Jake Golic (6-4, 220) and Tyler Eifert (6-6, 220) but that may change.

[brownkj002]

Take Joe Fauria off the 2009 depth chart. He is not with the team right now and will not be enrolled this Fall.

"Personal Reasons"

just when things are starting to look good... this shit happens. come on ragone!

[SpanishElite]

Things are going great!
But do we trade G. Gray for J. Fauria?

[SouthernIrish]

I have a bad feeling this is going to cost us 1 game min unless Ragone just lights it up and I dont' see that happening. Now we are back to the whole CW can't run his offense 'cause he doesn't have 2 good TE. I wanna cry.

[BigIrish]

I really like Ragone, but I won't trust his knees until he graduates from ND. I'll be mildly surprised if he makes it through the year without injury. Then we're down to a stud starter and a converted DE from a mid major.

[eric_navy]

I have a bad feeling this is going to cost us 1 game min unless Ragone just lights it up and I dont' see that happening. Now we are back to the whole CW can't run his offense 'cause he doesn't have 2 good TE. I wanna cry.

I don't know - most of us had pretty high hopes for Ragone, and Rudolph is incredible, so I think we'll be okay at TE. I just hope both stay healthy because there is a drop off after them.

[SouthernIrish]

It just depends on how well Ragone heals and whether or not he gains confidence in his legs to take a big hit. Right now, I'd settle for some solid blocking.

[SpanishElite]

What did he actually do?

[irishunclebill]

Very loud rumbles that Fauria will not return to ND and has been given permission to transfer.

[publicola]

http://twitter.com/ISDUpdate

[laxkid23]

I do not want him to leave at all. I love this guy and think he would develop very nicely.

[brownkj002]

this is really shitty news that he wants to transfer. he looked like he was going to be a good te.

[morrdave9]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/index.php?option=com_resource&controller=article&article=584&category_id=6&Itemid=83

ISD article about it

Said it had nothing to do with the football program, but rather the Office of Res Life:


“ I’ve always been a fan of Notre Dame, but I was mistreated by the Office of Residence Life,” he said. “They mistreated me very much. Something happened at school and I don’t think the punishment fit the crime. They didn’t handle the situation how it should have been handled. I guess they were trying to make an example out of me and I was not the person to do it to.”

[publicola]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/index.php?option=com_resource&controller=article&article=584&category_id=6&Itemid=83

ISD article about it

Said it had nothing to do with the football program, but rather the Office of Res Life:

That was my assumption all along. It was probably something like a parietals violation.

[NDGirlzRock]

Damn that blows...I think we would have seen great things from him!!! Good luck!!!

[morrdave9]

I don't think it was that...he says:

I’m a goofy, fun-loving guy, I’m fun to be around and they didn’t see that

Sounds to me like he pulled a prank or was doing some excessive joking with someone who didn't appreciate the humor.

[brownkj002]

res life seems like a bunch of assholes.

[irishunclebill]

Let's see anything short of a rape or armed robbery conviction at USC, Florida, (and most of the SEC) and you get a slap on the wrist, or worst case you don't get to beat up on East Podunk State College. At ND you moon somebody, (just an example, I have no idea what Joe did) and you lose a semester.

I'm all for ND having higher standards for their football players than other schools, and I'm also all for the fact that football players at ND have to abide by the same code of conduct as every other student, but this sounds like an almost absurd punishment, football player or not. It might be time for ResLife to ease up a bit on every student. As for ND football the Irish already have a competitive disadvantage recruiting certain kids, instances like this just make that disadvantage even worse.

[publicola]

res life seems like a bunch of assholes.

My freshman year, they suspended almost a dozen of my dorm-mates for smoking pot. Under the specific circumstance of that case, they went way the hell over board. Res Life is absurd, and these suspensions, in addition to being overkill for your average student, will make recruiting to ND even more difficult.

[publicola]

It might be time for ResLife to ease up a bit on every student.

This is the key point. It's not that they're necessarily trying to make an example of football players. I don't think they are. It's that they break out this draconian bullshit for everyone. It's complete nonsense.

[grokster]

What a sad situation. It's a shame that the rules can so drastically change a young man's life.

But it is what it is and I wish him all the luck in his life.

[lowayne]

And Res Life wonders why it has a reputation in the pooper with students AND alums.

[SpanishElite]

What did he actually do?

Anyone?

[KamaraPolice]

Well good for Fauria, I can't blame him.

Hopefully he'll go somewhere where he can torch us in a game and all those idiots will feel especially stupid for expecting college kids to behave as professional adults.

[SpanishElite]

The prank situation seems the most likely IMO.

[irishunclebill]

Anyone?

Bueller?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Well good for Fauria, I can't blame him.

Hopefully he'll go somewhere where he can torch us in a game and all those idiots will feel especially stupid for expecting college kids to behave as professional adults.


I'd suspend him myself. What he did was foolish on three fronts. I'm not going to go into that...figure it out for yourself. I hope he comes back, but what he did was wrong, and the punishment did fit the crime (if what I heard was true).

[lowayne]

I'd suspend him myself. What he did was foolish on three fronts. I'm not going to go into that...figure it out for yourself. I hope he comes back, but what he did was wrong, and the punishment did fit the crime (if what I heard was true).

Some community service and a few missed games would seem more appropriate. Unfourtunately, punishments, penalties, and justice are never consistent things no matter the context. I just wish Our Lady's University could administer the punishment and then welcome him back with open arms.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

He got suspended for a semester. Too effing bad that it coincided with football. Next time, don't do stupid crap. If this was a student, none of us would say that being suspended for a semester was too harsh. Take football out of it, because it honestly should not be a consideration.

[noklife]

I always envisioned Fauria moving to OT and being a "tackle eligible" in the red zone. Guess that ain't going to happen.

[publicola]

If this was a student, none of us would say that being suspended for a semester was too harsh. Take football out of it, because it honestly should not be a consideration.

I'm going to take issue with this, even though I don't know what Fauria allegedly did. I've known many students -- that is, not student-athletes -- that have been suspended or kicked out of school for complete bullshit.

You may be right. Maybe Fauria did something that warrants suspension. But ResLife does not deserve the benefit of the doubt -- I know those jackasses too well.

[lowayne]

He got suspended for a semester. Too effing bad that it coincided with football. Next time, don't do stupid crap. If this was a student, none of us would say that being suspended for a semester was too harsh. Take football out of it, because it honestly should not be a consideration.

Not just a semester, in this case you need to count summer also. I don't think he will be doing stupid crap again.

[SpanishElite]

I always envisioned Fauria moving to OT and being a "tackle eligible" in the red zone. Guess that ain't going to happen.

Even if he stayed at ND he would have never moved to TE. Look how skinny he is even at 6'7.

[NotreDameNate]

I'd suspend him myself. What he did was foolish on three fronts. I'm not going to go into that...figure it out for yourself. I hope he comes back, but what he did was wrong, and the punishment did fit the crime (if what I heard was true).

What if it's not true? Then it doesn't fit?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'm going to take issue with this, even though I don't know what Fauria allegedly did. I've known many students -- that is, not student-athletes -- that have been suspended or kicked out of school for complete bullshit.

You may be right. Maybe Fauria did something that warrants suspension. But ResLife does not deserve the benefit of the doubt -- I know those jackasses too well.

You may be right...I never went to ND. We don't even know the whole story, or probably even most of it. I'm just going on what has been speculated about, that's all.
However.....is a ND education worth the 'bs' or not? Besides, if you don't do stupid shit to get into trouble, then it's all good.
The only ones I ever hear complain that cops are too harsh are usually the ones doing the crime.
IMO, he needs to take a step back, and make sure of what he's doing. Waiting for a month or two won't hurt him at all.

[NotreDameNate]

Personally if it's enough b.s. then I don't think it would be worth it. There are plenty of other schools out there, and don't take what I'm saying as to putting ND down by any means. Plenty of successful people out there that didn't go to Notre Dame. I'm not a big fan of commenting on this until I know what happened. We all do dumb things, don't say you never have.

[Irish Legend]

What a waste!

[mlcspinner]

Well Fauria is transfering..

per www.irishsportsdaily.com

[irishunclebill]

Well Fauria is transfering..

per www.irishsportsdaily.com

Seriously, Clark?

[Griff Cannon]

Well Fauria is transfering..

per www.irishsportsdaily.com

you couldn't break the news to us any softer?

[NDisNCin2010]

WTF?!


does anyone know what the hell happended here?


in a span of 2 years we went from "Tight End U"...to "fuck U I'm a tight end and I'm gone U"

[iloveirish_12]

Why can't you guys tell us what happen?

[mlcspinner]

Why can't you guys tell us what happen?

no one knows the truth so it would be total speculation, the only thing I know is that Residential life came down on him about something he did and he felt the punishment did not fit his actions

He said it has nothing to do with the coaches or his teammates

[NDisNCin2010]

I'd suspend him myself. What he did was foolish on three fronts. ).

well since now we know he aint coming back...can you say what he did/was rumopred to do?

[mlcspinner]

well since now we know he aint coming back...can you say what he did/was rumopred to do?

this should only be talked about in the Gold Club IMO

[lowayne]

well since now we know he aint coming back...can you say what he did/was rumopred to do?

There are actually multiple rumors with differing severities floating around at this point. At this point I think the complaint is more procedural, that reslife has no appeals process is unacceptable.

[mlcspinner]

There are actually multiple rumors with differing severities floating around at this point. At this point I think the complaint is more procedural, that reslife has no appeals process is unacceptable.

correct, a student should be able to defend themselves and from what I have learned you have very little recourse

any students that could shed light on this would be appreciated

[lowayne]

correct, a student should be able to defend themselves and from what I have learned you have very little recourse

any students that could shed light on this would be appreciated

I need to bust out my Du Lac book, but if the BGS post is correct there is no appeal process. I will be writing to the university if this is indeed the case.

[noklife]

Even if he stayed at ND he would have never moved to TE. Look how skinny he is even at 6'7.

I believe you meant he would have never moved to OT. During his recruitment their was talk about him playing OT and with that 6'7" frame I think he could've put on 25-30 lbs or more and played tackle.

[Jiggafini19]

Looks like Fauria is getting the John Cerasani treatment from Notre Dame.

Both were tight ends, too, ironically.

[SpanishElite]

I believe you meant he would have never moved to OT. During his recruitment their was talk about him playing OT and with that 6'7" frame I think he could've put on 25-30 lbs or more and played tackle.

Your right I meant OT. I remember that to, and I was one who said it MIGHT happen. But looking at his frame, and how skinny he is he is a TE threw and threw.

[Jiggafini19]

But looking at his frame, and how skinny he is he is a TE threw and threw.

I agree. And a pretty good one. Which is why it is sad to see him go.

[BigIrish]

well, regardless of how harsh residence life is, or whether or not the punishment fit the crime, the worst thing about this situation moving forward is that Fauria is free to offer quotes about how he was unfairly treated and the university cannot speak to defend itself. IMO, if Fauria feels he was unfairly punished, he should discuss what he did and put it out there in the court of public opinion. the fact that he hasn't done so yet would imply that his offense was probably worse that he'd like us to believe. it probably means that there is at least a portion of ND faithful that would not approve of his actions and would stand behind res life.

does that mean that he's a bad kid or that he deserved to be suspended? not necessarily. but i have a hard time standing by a kid that will blame the university for being overly harsh while refusing to discuss what they were overly harsh about.

[doogerfuji]

I must agree BI. Looking at the offenses of Yeatman and McAlarney I'm getting the feeling that this was fairly serious. For a first offense to be suspended and not even allowed back on campus for 6 months does not sound as trivial as perhaps Fauria is making it out to be. Could Res Life be making an example of him? I think it's possible but I also think they are bound by precedent of how other students with similar offenses were treated in the past. What I would like Fauria to do is to take some time for reflection and consider not transferring. The only thing he would lose would be fall practice and Walls has proven that that is not critical. If he comes back, he comes back with great motivation to prove himself and becomes a much stronger person for the process. I hope he talks to McAlarney.

[BigIrish]

well, there are plenty of people that think that getting caught drinking or smoking pot is rather trivial and doesn't warrant a suspension. i tend to think that myself. but the university's rules on the issue are pretty clear, and Yeatman was on his second offense. for right or wrong, he should have known better.

i don't know what Fauria did, but whatever it was, he knew that what he was doing could get him in trouble. we all have lapses in judgment and do things that we know are against the rules. the difference is that not all of us have 6-figure scholarships riding on the decisions we make.

[Irish Legend]

this should only be talked about in the Gold Club IMO

What? That's lame.

[Irish Legend]

Where do I send my check?

[NDisNCin2010]

can anyone on campus verify recent rumour that the Fauria "offence" was streaking?

in my best Allen Iverson voice....

"Streaking...?!
Streaking...?!
we talkin bout streaking...!?




....Streaking?"

[SpanishElite]

Going to UCLA.

[publicola]

Good choice for him.

[brownkj002]

good for him, they are getting a good one.

[Griff Cannon]

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_12748959

Former Notre Dame tight end Joseph Fauria said today he is transferring to UCLA, and he recently gave coach Rick Neuheisel a non-binding oral commitment.
Under NCAA transfer rules, Fauria will sit out 2009 and be eligible for the 2010 season. He will have three years of eligibility remaining once he is eligible.

"I'm going to end up at UCLA,'' he said. "I'm verbally committed.'' The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Fauria will reunite with former high school teammate and current Bruins quarterback Kevin Prince. The two starred at Crespi High of Encino.

"It's a great atmosphere,'' Fauria said. "It was my second choice coming out of high school, got a good coaching staff and the arrow is pointing up for the direction of the program.''

Fauria said he left Notre Dame because of an issue with the administration, and not coach Charlie Weis or the football program.

Bright side is that he is at least going to still be taking it to SUC

[Irish Joe]

Would love to see him catch the winning TD to beat USC

[NDGirlzRock]

I'm very sad to see him go, good luck BIG JOE!!!!

[mlcspinner]

Would love to see him catch the winning TD to beat USC

well he could still do it

[CULion17]

I know this is a bit of a delayed reaction, but this situation pisses me off. Maybe the fact I didn't go to ND means I don't understand the whole Res Life, code of conduct, etc. I'm christian, but not catholic so maybe there's even more I just don't understand due to lack of affiliation.

However, as a christian, father, former student-athlete, and one who enjoyed my time in college I'm outraged by what has happened to Joe. Do res-life members were silly wigs and make people wear scarlet letter's when they dish out their punishments?

I know you are not supposed to assume, but as a christian I am assuming that catholics embrace the idea of forgiveness, compassion, and tolerance. Yet, I don't recognize any of those qualities in the punishments I've seen handed out to some of the student-athletes. This was supposedly Joe's first strike, but rather then a probation of some kind, community service or support group, he gets booted.

As a former student-athlete at a place like Notre Dame where you actually have to succeed with a difficlut curriculum I know that the ability to blow off steam and have fun is vital. If I play for ND right now I think the only safe way to unwind is go into seclusion, and play video games. I'd say maybe enjoy some adult movies, but that would probably get you kicked out of Notre Dame too.

I do realize and appreciate that Notre Dame holds its students to a higher standard. I do not want Notre Dame to act like Florida and just issue one game suspensions for serious arrests. You can give young people a second chance for non-serious infractions without becoming a Florida. Granted we don't officially know what happened, but we do know Joe isn't locked up right now which means it isn't that serious.

The military academies also hold their students to a higher standard. Do you thing Joe would have been kicked out of West Point for streaking? I don't. He probably would have had to do a million pushups and a never ending march, A firm punishment, but not as bad as throwing your potentially bright future off track.

The point of this long drama filled rant. Whoever is involved in issuing these punishments needs to be reminded of the christian value of forgiveness. People deserve a second chance. I made a mistake and was still able to earn my degree. Joe made a mistake, and although he will probably succeed in the future, he will not have the degree on his wall that he wanted to pursue, from the instituition that pursued him.

[publicola]

I know this is a bit of a delayed reaction, but this situation pisses me off. Maybe the fact I didn't go to ND means I don't understand the whole Res Life, code of conduct, etc. I'm christian, but not catholic so maybe there's even more I just don't understand due to lack of affiliation.

However, as a christian, father, former student-athlete, and one who enjoyed my time in college I'm outraged by what has happened to Joe. Do res-life members were silly wigs and make people wear scarlet letter's when they dish out their punishments?

I know you are not supposed to assume, but as a christian I am assuming that catholics embrace the idea of forgiveness, compassion, and tolerance. Yet, I don't recognize any of those qualities in the punishments I've seen handed out to some of the student-athletes. This was supposedly Joe's first strike, but rather then a probation of some kind, community service or support group, he gets booted.

As a former student-athlete at a place like Notre Dame where you actually have to succeed with a difficlut curriculum I know that the ability to blow off steam and have fun is vital. If I play for ND right now I think the only safe way to unwind is go into seclusion, and play video games. I'd say maybe enjoy some adult movies, but that would probably get you kicked out of Notre Dame too.

I do realize and appreciate that Notre Dame holds its students to a higher standard. I do not want Notre Dame to act like Florida and just issue one game suspensions for serious arrests. You can give young people a second chance for non-serious infractions without becoming a Florida. Granted we don't officially know what happened, but we do know Joe isn't locked up right now which means it isn't that serious.

The military academies also hold their students to a higher standard. Do you thing Joe would have been kicked out of West Point for streaking? I don't. He probably would have had to do a million pushups and a never ending march, A firm punishment, but not as bad as throwing your potentially bright future off track.

The point of this long drama filled rant. Whoever is involved in issuing these punishments needs to be reminded of the christian value of forgiveness. People deserve a second chance. I made a mistake and was still able to earn my degree. Joe made a mistake, and although he will probably succeed in the future, he will not have the degree on his wall that he wanted to pursue, from the instituition that pursued him.

In principle, I agree with all of this. I should add, however, that we don't know exactly what he did, and we also don't know if this was his only run-in with ResLife. Now that I've added the obligatory "we don't know" comment, let me also add my standard line: ResLife is not entitled to the benefit of the doubt. It's a joke of a disciplinary division that doesn't remotely resemble Catholic ideals -- or anything approaching the dispassionate, even-handed adjudication of disciplinary matters that most of us associate with the most basic principles of fairness. They suck.

[NDgrandson]

You gotta watch this video, "A Day In The Life" with Joseph Fauria. I wish he was still at ND. He is hilarious. I hope he tears it up at UCLA, especially vs USC.

http://jerseychasers.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/a-day-in-the-life-joseph-fauria-ucla/

[NDGirlzRock]

Holy smokes, for a guy he is stunningly good looking!!! Now back in my high school/college days he would have been the type of guy that I went for!!!

[wicket]

his food looks disgusting

[JMR8]

dude cracks me up!

[mlcspinner]

Holy smokes, for a guy he is stunningly good looking!!! Now back in my high school/college days he would have been the type of guy that I went for!!!

Sounds like your talking about me :theking:

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I'm stunning. In an ugly way.

[domehead1]

I got stun-gunned one time

[NDGirlzRock]

Sounds like your talking about me :theking:

Stunningly funny!!!:donttazemebro:

[southbend62]

Holy smokes, for a guy he is stunningly good looking!!! Now back in my high school/college days he would have been the type of guy that I went for!!!

He is handsome and charming...a deadly combo.