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Notre Dame: Max Redfield Issues Statement Following Arrest

By Garrett Hagan

Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Max Redfield (10) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Max Redfield (10) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ex-Notre Dame safety Max Redfield issued a statement on his personal Instagram account on Sunday morning following his arrest nearly two weeks ago.

Former Notre Dame safety Max Redfield issued a statement early Sunday evening on his Instagram account.

Redfield as well as four other Notre Dame football players were arrested two weeks ago for speeding. From there, officers found a gun and Marijuana in the players’ car — leading to the arrests.

Among the players also arrested wer linebacker Te’von Coney, running back Dexter Williams, cornerback Ashton White and receiver Kevin Stepherson.

Head coach Brian Kelly responded by dismissing Redfield from the team.

Redfield’s statement made on Sunday reads as follows:

"“The love I have for my brothers has never wavered and will never waver regardless of the poor decisions I have made and will make. No desire or want is ever worth possibly sacrificing the incredible opportunities at Notre Dame on and off the field, in and outside the classroom. I will continue to learn from my mistakes and vow to never be defined by the few mistakes I have made in my life. Being separated and alienated from my teammates, coaches, fans and more is a burden I am ready to bear although it hurts profoundly every second I think about it or it is brought to my attention. I’m confident in the dealing with my proceedings at the university as well as the legal issues I have brought upon myself and cannot wait to pursue relentlessly what the future hold for me, because that’s the type of person I am…and the love that fuels me internally will match my perception externally one day and until then I will continue to reflect, learn, and grow to uplift myself and everyone else experiencing this thing called life…sending my spirit, my passion, my energy, and most importantly my love to my former team. Go Irish. Beat Texas.”"

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Nov 8, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Max Redfield (10) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Arizona State defeated Notre Dame 55-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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As a senior, Redfield was viewed as a valuable piece to the Notre Dame defense this coming season. After all however, his behavior as a senior was viewed as unacceptable to Kelly — who thought that cutting the safety was a good solution to his actions.

With Notre Dame facing the Texas Longhorns tonight in their first game, they could go without any distractions as they look to make this season’s College Football Playoffs.

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