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the NFL — it became official in early December when he signed with an agent — the Irish could use Tuitt's presence in 2014 more than ever. Alongside Day are plenty of question marks and inexperience, with roles likely filled by blooming sophomore Jarron Jones, freshman Isaac Rochell, and juniors Tony Springmann and Chase Hounshell, neither of whom played a snap in 2013 because of injury. [ever]," she told Blue & Gold Illustrated. "With technology and our advanced world, if you have a degree, you will be a step above someone who doesn't have it." Tuitt-Bartlett said she and the family will counsel her son on the decision, one that won't be announced until after the bowl game, according to Kelly. The senior day greeting at midfield is one that has pulled past standouts, in- "You have to measure out a lot of things in this process," Kelly said. "My personal opinion is one that [Tuitt and his family will] have to ask for. I think you come to Notre Dame to get a degree. "That wouldn't just be for Stephon Tuitt, I think it would be for everybody." For years, Tuitt's mother, Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett, has emphasized the importance of education and of leaving Notre Dame with a diploma. "A degree now goes more than cluding Nix, to return for one final season, but she said she has not put much thought into that moment. "We're not there yet, so I haven't given it any thought yet," she said. "[Stephon makes me] extremely proud. That's my first-born, first one to go through college and I'm experiencing everything for the first time with him. "I went to college, but he's the firstborn, first one in college, setting an example for his little brothers. I'm extremely proud." ✦