'10 FL DT Louis Nix (Notre Dame Man)

[Irish YJ]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III just posted this video on Instagram. Pray for him please.<br>(IG/1irishchocolate) <a href="https://t.co/LxGfc2rpA7">pic.twitter.com/LxGfc2rpA7</a></p>— InsideTheIrish (@Insidetheirish) <a href="https://twitter.com/Insidetheirish/status/1336503186551492611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Southside Sully]

Is he back in Jacksonville, or was he working with the University? Seemed like he used to pop up with the team somehow in the last year or two, maybe im wrong.

 

[ulukinatme]

That's awful...I remember him talking about getting out of Jacksonville, trying to make a better life for himself and avoid the trouble. Obviously he was not trying to get in trouble here, just putting air in his tires...but it's sad if trouble found him all the same. Crazy, fucked up world. Here's hoping Big Lou pulls through!

 

[Henges24]

Damn, pretty crazy.

Looks to have been shot in a real dangerous area. Prayers.

 

[rtrn2glory]

just seeing this, terrible news and so sad for the man. please if you see anything posted don't hesitate to post here as i'm not as connected to social media throughout the day at work. Thank you!!!

 

[notredomer23]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update on former Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III: Was just told he's in stable condition and asking for prayers.</p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1336659135513956352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDRock]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update on former Notre Dame DL Louis Nix III: Was just told he's in stable condition and asking for prayers.</p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfreemanISD/status/1336659135513956352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Great news, was afraid to open up this update.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Great news, was afraid to open up this update.

Yes, felt the exact same.

 

[mgriff]

Get well Big Lou.

 

[Henges24]

Good to hear.

I ran into Lou outside of the stadium after the Stanford game a couple years ago. I figured he didn’t want to be bothered but I gave out a loud “Big Lou!”. He turned around with a huge smile on his face and greeted me with a bro hug - shocked the hell out of me.

 

[GowerND11]

Wow this was not something I expected to be reading this morning. Prayers to Irish Chocolate!

 

[fightingirish26]

Yes, felt the exact same.

x3, was sick to my stomach

 

[Irish#1]

Sad this happened, but glad to hear he's in stable condition. Prayers to you big guy.

 

[dublinirish]

That's awful...I remember him talking about getting out of Jacksonville, trying to make a better life for himself and avoid the trouble. Obviously he was not trying to get in trouble here, just putting air in his tires...but it's sad if trouble found him all the same. Crazy, fucked up world. Here's hoping Big Lou pulls through!

in the 4 years at ND he never went back to Jax, spent whole summers/offseasons on campus because he know nothing but trouble was waiting for him in his old neighborhood

 

[pumpdog20]

Lets pull through this Irish Chocolate! Thinking of you!

 

[NDohio]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911; <a href="https://t.co/bImBlf25EY">pic.twitter.com/bImBlf25EY</a></p>— ndmspaint (@ndmspaint) <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmspaint/status/1336718709813956609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[ulukinatme]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m alive everyone. The bullet that hit me ricocheted off my sternum into my lung. Surgery is the next step so keep praying for me. <br><br>Thank you all for the positive energy and prayers &#55357;&#56911;&#55356;&#57342;</p>— lOUIS NIX III (@1irishchocolate) <a href="https://twitter.com/1irishchocolate/status/1336715862615592961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[rtrn2glory]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m alive everyone. The bullet that hit me ricocheted off my sternum into my lung. Surgery is the next step so keep praying for me. <br><br>Thank you all for the positive energy and prayers ����</p>— lOUIS NIX III (@1irishchocolate) <a href="https://twitter.com/1irishchocolate/status/1336715862615592961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They better catch the bastards that did this.

 

[notredomer23]

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2020/12/09/former-jacksonville-nfl-star-survives-shooting-airport-gas-station/3865091001/

Very sad. Sounds like they have a good description of the suspects so hopefully they get them. Was back in Jacksonville.

 

[GowerND11]

God do we really need to turn Big Lou's thread into this shit?

Any update on him?

 

[BeauBenken]

Deleted a few posts because there is no reason to even sniff at making this political in here.

I hope Irish Chocolate can have a successful surgery and a safe recovery. Awful that this happened.

 

[IrishLion]

For the record, my "why" was "why make it about anything other than Louis Nix III right now?" not "Why do you think that? Let's please debate about it at this very opportune time."

 

[BeauBenken]

For the record, my "why" was "why make it about anything other than Louis Nix III right now?" not "Why do you think that? Let's please debate about it at this very opportune time."

Oh. I absolutely knew what your why was for. Just had to delete it too since it was in response to that comment.

 

[GATTACA!]

Oh. I absolutely knew what your why was for. Just had to delete it too since it was in response to that comment.

Why

 

[tussin]

Prayers up to Big Lou!!! I had a bad feeling when I saw this was bumped, but it sounds like it’s trending in the right direction. Curious, what has he been up to since his NFL days?

 

[Chicago Domer]

Thanks for taking the Politics out. This is a Notre Dame man

God bless you Big Lou. May you have a speedy and full recovery.

Never know, maybe see you back in the League someday.

Whatever you do, may you have much success.

 

[dublinirish]

Thanks for taking the Politics out. This is a Notre Dame man

God bless you Big Lou. May you have a speedy and full recovery.

Never know, maybe see you back in the League someday.

Whatever you do, may you have much success.

he had to retire cos of injuries, he's done

 

[dublinirish]

there's an online fundraiser for Louis' medical bills:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/2hvbt-lo...dium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

According to this
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/louis-nix-14493/cash-earnings/

He should have 1.2 million in career earnings. Something didn't go right for him somewhere

 

[rikkitikki08]

Big guy should get into coaching when he heals up, I imagine with his personality he could connect well

 

[ulukinatme]

there's an online fundraiser for Louis' medical bills:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/2hvbt-lo...dium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

According to this
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/louis-nix-14493/cash-earnings/

He should have 1.2 million in career earnings. Something didn't go right for him somewhere

Besides fans, a lot of former players have been contributing and sharing the link online. Players and ND family I saw in the GoFundMe: Marquis Dickerson, Brad Carrico, Davaris Daniels, Kendall Moore II, Jarron Jones, Cole Luke, Julian Okwara, Coach Elston, Ryan Harris, Danny Spond, Dan McCarthy, and THE Bruce Heggie. Tom Mendoza donated $1000 too.

As far as cash, it can go fast at the Pro level. Gotta pay your agent, guys pay for trainers, supplements, injuries set you back, and it sounds like he's been taking care of his dad too who had a heart attack.