Aaron wanted to play safety at Notre Dame, using his 4.52 speed in the 40-yard dash, but Weis urged him to pack on 25 pounds and address a team need at linebacker. He lost a half-step. Said Ron: “One day Weis went off on a player. One of Aaron’s friends got dressed down. He said, ‘Dad, I love Notre Dame with a passion, but I can’t play here.’ ”