Pritchett was linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish between 1985 and leading tackler and all-American on 1988 National Championship team. In 1989 he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the NFL draft.[3][4] Pritchett then played for the Atlanta Falcons in 1991.[5]
In 1988, an article was published in the New York Times about Pritchett, and two other players, Reggie Ho and Frank Stams, about the effort Lou Holtz made to bolster the team after a coaching change. The team went on to win the 1988 National Championship.[6]
In 2013, ESPN published a story by reporter Jerry Barca about Pritchett and the famed 1989 Fiesta Bowl, in with Notre Dame beating West Virginia 34–21, making then National Champions.[7] The same reporter then wrote a book about the team, which included Pritchett, entitled ‘Unbeatable’ in 2013.[8][9]
In 2013, the New York Times published an article by reporter Tim Rohan entitled “In ’88, Irish Needed Three ‘Knuckleheads’ to Win Title” which profiled Pritchett.[10]
Retirement
Pritchett retired from professional football in 1992. Pritchett is now a financial advisor.
