Texas native dies days after head injury in Arkansas college football game
Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old Southern Nazarene University football player from Azle, Texas, died Thursday after suffering an injury during a game in Arkansas.
Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old football player from Azle, Texas, passed away on Thursday after sustaining a head injury during a college football game in Arkansas. Ulrich, a sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University, was injured during a game against Ouachita Baptist University on October 10. The game was delayed for nearly an hour as medical personnel treated Ulrich before he was taken to the hospital.
His father, Mark Ulrich, announced his son's death on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the support received by the family. Southern Nazarene University mourned the loss of Ulrich, describing him as a man of faith, a passionate football player, and a positive influence on those around him. The university has not disclosed the cause of death or provided further details about the injury.
The athletic department canceled their game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University scheduled for the following Saturday.
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