Arkansas TE Found Dead in Dorm

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  1. Barry the Baptist

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    Less then a week before one of the biggest games in school history tragedy hits Arkansas. RIP to this kid and you have to imagine that the Hogs will be playing with heavy hearts come Friday.


    http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footba...rkansas-tight-end-found-dea?urn=ncaaf-wp10285

    RIP Garrett Uekman: Arkansas tight end dead of unknown causes

    By Matt Hinton

    RIP Garrett Uekman: Arkansas tight end dead of unknown causes

    Terrible 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.
     
  2. MSUJet85

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    That is awful news, that has to be traumatizing to the team
     
  3. JohnnyThaJet

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    Jesus, how sad. I hope Arkansas goes on some crazy run for this kid. But obviously there is no replacing the sorrow it must bring too that entire team.

    God Bless.
     
  4. Jetaho

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    How sad for his teammates, friends, and family. RIP.
     
  5. TommyGreen

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    Wow. 19? Drugs?
     
  6. TheBlairThomasFumble

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    Wow sad. Perhaps an undiagnosed heart condition?
     
  7. Digetydog

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    In the end, it doesn't matter how he died b/c his loved ones have suffered a great loss. Hopefully, they can get past the grief and remember the good times they had while he was with them.
     

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