I remember him from my time at ND. I remember seeing him around in Grace Hall, with that big smile on his face. He could always make you laugh as well, even during the most depressing times.
He would have been the star of the defensive line, but Bryant Young and Jim Flanigan were there. A lot of folks would ask him if he thought he were being held back, and he simply smiled and said "I'm patient. My time will come," truly being an unselfish teammate.
RIP big man. This world is a bit darker of a place without you in it.