Former Notre Dame great Stephon Tuitt retired from football on Wednesday at the age of 29, citing the tragic loss of his brother and recently earning his degree from the University of Notre Dame as the impetus behind the decision.
A year ago today, Tuitt lost his younger brother to a hit-and-run accident that remains unsolved today, leaving the Tuitt family still looking for answers and closure from the tragedy. Last month, Tuitt completed his degree at Notre Dame after leaving the University early following the 2013 season to pursue an NFL career that left Tuitt set for life financially.