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Big Lou was the most popular player among the student body. by revressbo

I was at ND during the early 2010s. Obviously, everyone rallied around Manti. But even with that, I think if you polled all the students during fall 2012 and asked them to name their favorite player out of all 105+ on the roster, Big Lou would have won the plurality, if not majority.

I didn't know him personally but did have a class with him. He was every bit the character he displayed on the field/in the FIDM videos. Full of joy and hilarious.

Prayers for his soul and his family's peace.