RIP Garrett Uekman: Arkansas tight end dead of unknown causes
By Matt Hinton
RIP Garrett Uekman: Arkansas tight end dead of unknown causesTerrible news today out of Arkansas, where tight end Garrett Uekman was reportedly found dead in his dorm room this morning of unknown causes. Though his death has been confirmed by multiple outlets in Arkansas, no other information has been made available by police or the university.
Uekman, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Little Rock, had seen the field in nine of the Razorbacks' first eleven games this season — including Saturday's 44-17 rout over Mississippi State — though he didn't record any statistics. His final game was played in his hometown, from which the team had returned to Fayetteville a few hours before his death.
His teammates were reportedly informed in an early afternoon meeting and were spotted embracing outside the football complex. Current and former players have also responded to the news on Twitter. Coach Bobby Petrino is expected to address the situation at some point later today.
Arkansas was promoted to No. 3 in both major polls this morning, its highest standing since joining the SEC, and plays at LSU Friday in a game with major conference and national championship implications. Needless to say, the coming week will be a very emotional one for the program in the wake of its loss. Condolences to everyone affected by the worst possible news.
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Matt Hinton is on Facebook and Twitter: Follow him @DrSaturday.
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By Matt Hinton
RIP Garrett Uekman: Arkansas tight end dead of unknown causesTerrible news today out of Arkansas, where tight end Garrett Uekman was reportedly found dead in his dorm room this morning of unknown causes. Though his death has been confirmed by multiple outlets in Arkansas, no other information has been made available by police or the university.
Uekman, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman from Little Rock, had seen the field in nine of the Razorbacks' first eleven games this season — including Saturday's 44-17 rout over Mississippi State — though he didn't record any statistics. His final game was played in his hometown, from which the team had returned to Fayetteville a few hours before his death.
His teammates were reportedly informed in an early afternoon meeting and were spotted embracing outside the football complex. Current and former players have also responded to the news on Twitter. Coach Bobby Petrino is expected to address the situation at some point later today.
Arkansas was promoted to No. 3 in both major polls this morning, its highest standing since joining the SEC, and plays at LSU Friday in a game with major conference and national championship implications. Needless to say, the coming week will be a very emotional one for the program in the wake of its loss. Condolences to everyone affected by the worst possible news.
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Matt Hinton is on Facebook and Twitter: Follow him @DrSaturday.
What the heck is going on with football? Is this being caused by steroid abuse? He's a healthy looking fellow with plenty of photos on the Internet.
