Star Utah running back Ty Jordan dies after standout freshman season

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Utah running back Ty Jordan, the Pac-12's Freshman Offensive Player of the Year in 2020, died early Saturday morning, according to the university's athletic department.

"Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan," Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said in a statement. "Ty's personality and smile were infectious, and he made a huge impact on our program in the short time he was with us."

On Saturday, Denton, Texas, public information officer Allison Beckwith told USA TODAY Sports that police officers responded to a shooting call at 10:38 p.m. ET Friday. They discovered a victim who had suffered one gunshot wound. Beckwith said after life-saving measures were attempted, the victim was transported by the fire department to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

After a preliminary investigation, Beckwith said the suspected cause of death was a "fatal accidental shooting."

Read more: https://www.thespectrum.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2020/12/26/ty-jordan-utah-utes-dies-freshman/4047989001/
(St. George The Spectrum)

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1. The Ol' Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Death

Well, I guess guns are more important than the life of a promising athlete.

This too shall pass.

[Sewa]

2. His first Xmas without his mother

Who died earlier in the year from cancer. A really sad situation for the family.