Credit: IrishEyes
Loyal Readers, it is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Asaph Schwapp, former Notre Dame Fullback and 2010 graduate, has passed away after a battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 26. Schwapp was diagnosed with this cancer last year, and his former coach, Charlie Weis informed Twitter this morning that things weren’t looking good:
https://twitter.com/CoachWeisKansas/status/332172176339894272
Just after 3pm EST, multiple players and media outlets confirmed that Schwapp had passed on via Twitter.
It is unreal to think that a man just two years my junior is no longer with us.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I saw a beast of a freshman walk into fall camp when I was a student manager. I don’t have too many personal stories about “Ace” from those days, but he was definitely a great guy and well loved by his teammates.
But really, there isn’t too much that needs to be added. Notre Dame has lost one of her loyal sons way too soon.
RIP, Asaph.
Update: Below, some of Asaph’s former teammates, media, and Weis bid their farewells.
RIP Ace. You will be greatly missed. Taught me so much w his words and actions. Very sad day. Prayers for him and his family.
— John Goodman (@jgoodman81) May 8, 2013
Lost a good friend and an even better man today in Asaph Schwapp. Keep his family in mind today #ND
— Jake Golic (@JGolic88) May 8, 2013
https://twitter.com/CoachWeisKansas/status/332213466758803457
Forever in OUR hearts Asaph Schwapp.
— MichaelFloyd (@MichaelMFloyd) May 8, 2013
Tough to hear news of Asaph Schwapp passing away today. An incredibly strong and kind human being. R.I.P.
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) May 8, 2013
Big Ace #RIP
— Jimmy Clausen (@JimmyClausen) May 8, 2013
So sad to hear about the passing of former #NotreDame FB Asaph Schwapp, 26. Guy was just a total champ, plain and simple. Rest in peace.
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) May 8, 2013
Asaph told me last July he'd just benched 400 lbs & squatted 500 — roughly 5 mos. after getting a lymphoma diagnosis. Like I said, a champ.
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) May 8, 2013
#RIP Ace Schwapp. Such a sad day, the world lost one of the greatest guys I ever knew. Love you brother, keep looking after us up in heaven.
— Meat Nation (@Coach_DWeng) May 8, 2013
ND grad and former ND FB player Asaph Schwapp passed away today at 26 from lymphoma, as sincere a person as I have ever met gone to soon.RIP
— Mike Golic (@espngolic) May 8, 2013
— Brian Smith (@BCSmith58) May 8, 2013
I can't believe we lost Ace today… Damn. RIP bud
— Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) May 8, 2013
My friend and former ND teammate Asaph Schwapp passed away after a battle with cancer. To say Ace was one of the most upbeat, caring, and
— Kyle McCarthy (@KMcCarthy28) May 8, 2013
strongest people I know would be a drastic understatement. I want everyone to know how good of a man the world lost today. Love you buddy.
— Kyle McCarthy (@KMcCarthy28) May 8, 2013
Looking for the words and cant find them. it just hurts. Ace was one of the absolute best guys I've ever known. Gone way too soon.
— Mike Golic Jr (@MGolicJR57) May 8, 2013
#44 #Ace pic.twitter.com/uIhtILmnRz
— Brian Smith (@BCSmith58) May 8, 2013
As just a young freshman at ND – a senior showed me the ropes and took me under his wing. Ace, I'll… http://t.co/uR9YCuQddy
— Joseph Fauria (@BigJoeFauria) May 8, 2013
I remember i was a freshman on scout team at ND and we would go run show team for the offense and big ace was full back and I always hated
— Kapron Lewis-Moore (@KLM_89) May 8, 2013
Going against them bc ace would come either lead blocking or something and would just knock anyone or anything in the way out!! #ripbigace
— Kapron Lewis-Moore (@KLM_89) May 8, 2013
Sad news today. One of my all time favorites passed. Asaph was a fan of our team and a friend to my children. God bless him.
— Deanna Gumpf (@NDcoachGumpf) May 8, 2013
Only interviewed Ace a few times, but that was enough to learn what a class act he was. Prayers to his family. #RIPAce
— Jack Nolan (@NDJackNolan) May 8, 2013
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Ugh. Prayers for his family and friends. Terrible to be the family surviving him. No one should have to bury a son or daughter.
Wow. I was in his dorm and he was one of the nicest kids I met at ND. When I saw him in the student gym a year after he graduated (2.5 years since i last actually saw him) he came right up, hugged me, and started giving pointers on my workout… a real genuine guy. RIP ACE
F*** cancer…
anyhting we can do to help the family?
I am keeping eyes and ears open on that. Haven’t seen anything yet, but I will definitely update if I see something from ND or the Monogram Club.
He was truly a good guy, very respectful to all he came in contact with RIP.. what a good sport you were .. I truly enjoyed working with u @ Weaver High God Bless I ‘m so sad right now ..
I want to let people my sister and I went to see him in the hospital and with all that he went through the good and bad… he was positive,strong,and planning the future. it is shock to see that his gone but never forgotten…RIP Aspah Schwapp
Truly a sad day for our Notre Dame Family. I second PJ Moran’s thoughts….. Is there anything we can do to help the family?
Sad news. The best thing we can do for him is to have a Mass offered for him.
Worked at Weaver High when Asaph was there. A better person I have never met. God bless Asaph and his family
I remember when you were in the 8th grade and i was in the 7th and we us to play seventh grade beat down we would always play fight each other even though u would win lol. I saw you as an older brother. Your one of the best that walk in HARTFORD CT. RIP GOD