Ex-Notre Dame safety Redfield regrets 'poor decisions' after dismissal
Ex-Notre Dame safety Max Redfield has come to grips with his dismissal from the program following his arrest in August.
Prior to his former teammates taking the field for their season opener, Redfield spoke out for the first time since the incident, taking to Twitter to express his regret for the events that have transpired:
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...
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
No desire or want is ever worth possibly sacrificing the incredible opportunities at Notre Dame on and off the field, in & out the classroom
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
I will continue to learn from my mistakes and vow to never be defined by the few mistakes I have made in my life.
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
Being separated and alienated from my teammates, coaches, fans and more is a burden I am ready to bear although it hurts profoundly...
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
..every second I think about it or it is brought to my attention. I'm confident and optimistic in the dealing with my proceedings...
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
I cannot wait to pursue relentlessly what the future hold for me, because that's the type of person I am..
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
The love that fuels me internally will match my perception externally one day and until then I will continue to reflect, learn, and grow...
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
to uplift myself and everyone else experiencing this thing called life...
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
...sending my spirit, my passion, my energy, and most importantly my love to my former team. Go Irish 🙌 Beat Texas.
— Floyd (Max) Redfield (@maxired10) September 4, 2016
Redfield, who was to be a starter with the Fighting Irish this season, has pleaded not guilty to both charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and marijuana.
The four other Irish players still await internal discipline.
Notre Dame lost the opener 50-47 in double overtime to Texas.