Olympic Swimmer and Mike Brey's mother--Betty Brey--dies before game
PITTSBURGH - On the same day Notre Dame coach Mike Brey finally earned the coaching success that had eluded him, with a Sweet 16 berth, he lost the woman who fueled him to succeed in the first place.
Brey announced minutes after the Irish's 67-64 win over Butler on Saturday that his mother, Betty, had died that morning of a heart attack. She was 84.
"It was kind of a tribute to her,'' Brey said of the game. "It was really a special night. ... I think she was definitely with us down the stretch.''
Brey said he spoke with his brother and sister, who were in Orlando, where his parents live. They encouraged him to coach in the game against Butler, and he said he never thought twice about coaching, believing he owed it to his players.
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84 is pretty good...condolences to the family...a tough day.
