His brother died this morning, and he's gone home to be with his family. I've got a post up on the blog that I'll update if any more news comes in: http://www.irishenvy.com/irishroundup/robert-hughes-excused-from-team

 

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Dude that heading had me worried.

 

Prayers go out to the Hughes family.

i pray that him and his family will be ok.

Prayers out to you and your family Robert.

 

I hope they give you all the time you need.

 

God Bless your brother!

I send sympathy and prayers to Robert.

My prayers go out to the entire Hughes family.

Condolences and prayers to the entire family. Robert, take care of yourself, your family, especially your mother...

Really sorry to hear this. Take care of family first, then football. Families always first. we're here for you Robert

He'll be in my prayers.

That's horrible news. My thoughts are with the Hughes family during this trying time. Instances like this show just how unimportant football truly is in the grand scheme of things.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Robert and his family.

While tragic, I have a feeling that Robert Hughes is about to find out how special it is to be a part of that ND family. That whole University will embrace him.

 

As individuals, all we can do is send up a prayer, and I do.

my prayers are your prayers Robert.

 

As men we are at times moved to say...'I Love You' to another man. Well Robert, I feel your sorrow, and want you to know that I love you for who you are and what you have brought into our lives being Irish.

 

My family will have you and your family in our prayers for the next several days. God Bless You Robert.

I too got very scared when I read the header.

How horrible.

My prayers to the hughes'.

It really puts sport into perspective.

Yes, very sad indeed. I couldn't help but feel a little selfish reading the headline only to then read the message below. My prayers are with Tony, Robert, and their family.

Sad to hear, I couldn't imagine losing my brother, but I'll pray for him and the family, I know this will be a difficult time.

Let God be with the Hughes'

My prayers are with you and your family in this trying time. Take heart and have faith becuase it will carry you through this time if you let it.

Hang in the Robert. An entire nation lends its heart to you.