<p>DS3’s why ND essay touched on Te’o’s stories. Even though one of the stories is questionable, the school spirit he described may help to support the student body during this time: </p>
<p>“Notre Dame football is a vehicle by which members of this close-knit community harness a collective spirit, one that surpasses the sport itself. Together, they share the excitement of the triumphs, and support each other through the hardships. These are no longer individual players, students, or fans. They are members of the Notre Dame family.”</p>
<p>I think that he might have already gained some wisdom before attending the school.</p>