Notre Dame Heisman candidate CJ Carr wants to know what it all means
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame's quarterback and a Philosophy major, is set to lead the team in their season opener against Wisconsin, with hopes of ending a 38-year national championship drought.
- Carr balances intense football training with rigorous academic pursuits, embracing challenging philosophical texts like Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason," reflecting his desire to see football as part of a larger intellectual and personal framework.
- Known for his mental toughness and perfectionism, Carr overcame early childhood struggles with emotional sensitivity, guided by his father's coaching to develop resilience and a no-excuses mindset.
- Despite initial recruitment interest from Michigan, Carr committed to Notre Dame, where he has become a team captain and is considered a top quarterback prospect for the NFL Draft.
- Philosophy has provided Carr with tools to cope with personal tragedy and the pressures of college athletics, helping him approach life's difficult questions and leadership responsibilities both on and off the field.
