Maine college football player tragically passes away during workout
By Adam Spencer
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The University of Maine experienced a tragedy on the field on Tuesday, when a player collapsed and died during a preseason workout.
The player, who has yet to be named as university officials work to notify the family, was 18 years old and set to enter his freshman season.
In a release from the university, it was reported that the player died at approximately 1:15 p.m. after first responders were unable to help him:
The student-athlete collapsed on the field at approximately 1:15 p.m. Campus athletics training staff and local first responders were unable to resuscitate him.
“The Athletics Department, our student-athletes and the entire campus mourn the loss of this bright and promising member of our community. We ask all to keep him, his family and his friends in your thoughts through this painful time,” says UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy.
Condolences to the family of this Maine player.
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