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UNDER THE DOME After enduring several concussions in the past couple of seasons and early in spring practice this March, senior wide receiver Corey Robinson an- nounced June 15 he will no longer con- tinue his football career in 2016. Following his episode this spring that sidelined him, Robinson saw a head trauma specialist in April and made the decision with his family to no longer play the game, although he will serve as a student assistant on the team. Said Robinson in a released state- ment: "After much contemplation and prayer, I have decided not to continue playing football due to multiple con- cussions. I couldn't have come to this difficult personal decision without the incredible support from so many within the Notre Dame football pro- gram. "I am extremely thankful to Coach [Brian] Kelly and his staff for the life- changing opportunity to play football at the greatest university in the world. I will continue to help our team as a student assistant and look forward to a great senior year." "This was an extremely tough deci- sion for Corey," Kelly said in a state- ment. "He's such a committed kid to everything he does — whether it be academics, football, community ser- vice or campus leadership initiatives — that he wanted to finish his four- year career on the field. He was so excited to lead a group of young re- ceivers this fall." Kelly added that Robinson sets a "remarkable example for all our play- ers." In February, Robinson was elected student body president by his peers. Corey Robinson Ends Football Career Robinson suffered multiple concussions during his college career, including one early in spring practice this March, so he saw a head trauma specialist in April and ultimately decided to retire. PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA