Sunday memorial set for Parseghian at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, IND. » A memorial service for former Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian is set for Sunday on the school’s northern Indiana campus.

School officials say singer Vince Gill will perform at Sunday afternoon’s memorial at Notre Dame’s Joyce Center.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz and former Irish football player Peter Schivarelli will be among the speakers remembering Parseghian.

NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson, who’s a Notre Dame alum, will emcee the memorial for Parseghian, who at age 94.

He had recently returned to his home in Granger, Indiana, after undergoing treatment for an infection in his surgically repaired hip.

Parseghian and the Irish won titles in 1966 and 1973, but he abruptly retired after the 1974 season at age 51 with a record of 95-17-4. died Wednesday

Florida State receiver suspended

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. » Florida State wide receiver Da’Vante Phillips is suspended after being charged on five felony counts related to fraud.

Phillips, a junior from Mi- ami, was booked into Leon County jail on Friday before posting bail and being released. The Leon County sheriff’s office says Phillips faces four felony counts of cashing or depositing items with intent to defraud, and one felony count of grand theft of more than $300 and less than $5,000.

University policy states though that an athlete is indefinitely suspended while facing a felony charge. Phillips had taken part in the Seminoles’ first three preseason practices.

Phillips was expected to see playing time for Florida State, which is lacking depth and experience at the receiver position. He has five receptions for 30 yards in his career.

Tennessee OL Hall to miss season

KNOXVILLE, TENN. » Tennessee offensive lineman Chance Hall, who has started 13 games over the last two years, will undergo knee surgery and miss the entire season.

Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced after Friday night’s practice that Hall “will have a redshirt year, and he’ll be back and stronger than ever for it.” Jones said a date for Hall’s surgery hasn’t been set.

Hall, a junior from Roanoke, Virginia, started at right tackle in six games last season.