Notre Dame usher tackles uncooperative fan attending game

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SOUTH BEND — One tackle that occurred Saturday in Notre Dame Stadium won’t be listed in the official game statistics.

A 67-year-old University of Notre Dame usher chased and tackled a 37-year-old fan from Toronto after the man refused to heed an order not to enter the stadium, according to a city police report.

The 37-year-old man attended the Notre Dame-Syracuse game and exited the stadium at halftime, although he was warned by gatekeepers that anyone who leaves is not allowed to re-enter, police said.

About 5:30 p.m., the man appeared at a gate and insisted he be allowed back in the stadium, saying he needed to meet some relatives who were inside, according to police. The man started yelling and appeared to be inebriated, police said.

The man pushed his way past the gate and ran into the stadium, and an usher ran after him and pulled him to the ground, police said. Two South Bend police officers were called to restrain the man and place him in handcuffs.

The man was shouting to passers-by that they should take photos and video of the police brutality, according to a police report.

The man was arrested on preliminary charges of battery, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, and taken to the St. Joseph County Jail.

Tuesday, Dec 9 at 10:02 AM Ana wrote ...

Is this usher available to coach?!

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 3:57 PM Larry wrote ...

What a loser if he can't outrun a 67 year old man. Good job by the Usher. Can he coach?

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 2:09 PM funny wrote ...

LOL @ Steve...Notre Dame needs the usher on the field.

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 2:08 PM maze wrote ...

Sports builds character.

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 7:12 AM Stupid wrote ...

This usher was stupid to risk his health for this punk.

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 4:23 AM but...seriously wrote ...

I guess the Canadian Expeditionary scout won't be returning to his Canadian unit soon to divulge his recon info...but what a briefing it would be. "Overwhelming power of the American Senior Citizen Corps...", "BRUTAL physical conditioning of the Walkers Division..." getting whooped by a 67 yr. old, what a putz, Eh?

Tuesday, Nov 25 at 2:33 AM in the know wrote ...

they shouls outlaw drinking of any kind ! more people dieand get hurt from that then drugs .

Monday, Nov 24 at 7:19 PM At least someone at the dome.... wrote ...

can tackle, we need new coaches!

Monday, Nov 24 at 4:41 PM R. wrote ...

Was the usher hit in the face with a snowball?

Monday, Nov 24 at 4:12 PM Anonymous wrote ...

another drunk not following the rules...can't blame the usher for anything.. at least he has free health care up in canada.. may have to wait in line a while for any injuries he may have

Monday, Nov 24 at 4:05 PM Southpark wrote ...

Blame Canada!

Monday, Nov 24 at 3:51 PM Miami fan wrote ...

Chucky poo should recruit the user for his line...would be better than the pansies he has now

Monday, Nov 24 at 2:52 PM steve wrote ...

can a guy 67 year old play linbacker?the olest freshman in ncaa history

Monday, Nov 24 at 1:58 PM mit wrote ...

I love the spirit of Notre Dame Football. Both from those who love Notre Dame and the ever present haters. Go Irish!

Monday, Nov 24 at 1:33 PM Dave wrote ...

Someone give the 67 y/o usher a high five. Too many people get away with kind of stuff. IE: rude behaviour so the attends let them in.

Monday, Nov 24 at 12:48 PM Ed, So.Bend wrote ...

Another drunken Canook. That's all they do up there is drink and Hunt. He should be deported ASAP. Where are the Imagration laws being enforced here. Comon. Loss of 6 yards.

Monday, Nov 24 at 12:07 PM Flying Dutchmen wrote ...

He had to be drunk to want to come back in to see the whippin going on.

Monday, Nov 24 at 11:45 AM In my day... wrote ...

They would have taken him out behind the woodshed. Too Bad we live in the age of "enlightenment."

Monday, Nov 24 at 11:12 AM Cornfusion wrote ...

Well it's a small wonder the syracuse running game was so apt on Saturday. Notre Dame had their best tackle in the stands instead of on the field. It sounds like it might have been a risky proposition for the usher but if he's okay all is well! Welcome to America Toronto!

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