Colorado Heisman Winner Dead At 42

[RobToxin]

Damn, 42 is way too young.

 

[Superdeluxe]

Wow.

I remember this guy was a STUD. RIP

Rashaan Salaam, Buffs Great And Heisman Winner, Passes Away

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

Rashaan Salaam, a Heisman Trophy-winning former running back, has died, a family spokesperson said Tuesday.

He was 42.

Someone found Salaam's body in a parking lot at Eben G. Fine Park, less than two miles from Folsom Field, and called 911 just before 9 p.m. on Monday, according to Boulder Police spokesperson Shannon Cordingly. Cordingly said there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy to determine the cause of death will be performed by the Boulder County Coroner's office.

"The Buff Family has lost an outstanding young man and a great Buff today," athletic director Rick George said Tuesday. "We are heartbroken for Rashaan and his family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time."

 

[Ball Up All Star]

Man, I remember watching him tear it up in college, RIP!

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

RIP

Rashaan Salaam, CU Buffs' Heisman winner, found dead in suspected suicide, source says

 

[jjc2009]

He was found dead near a park in Boulder, CO. Cause of death is not known.

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

This is gonna fire up the concussion debate again. Personally, I'm starting to think maybe the Olympic boxing solution is the best answer, reduce protection and encourage players to protect their head instead of seeing them as a battering rams.

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

Salaam Was Found Dead on December 5 in a Park & His Mother Says There Was a Note
On December 5, the Daily Camera reported that a body was found at the Eben G. Fine Park’s parking lot. The man was found at 8:45 p.m. and declared dead at the scene. The man was later identified as Salaam, who lived in Superior, Colorado.

Boulder police spokeswoman Shannon Cordingly told the Daily Camera that the investigation is ongoing and there weren’t any signs of foul play. It will be up to the coroner’s office to determine the cause of death.

Salaam’s mother, Khalada, told USA Today that police told her that they found a note with the body. “They said they found a note and would share that with us when we get there,” she told the site.

Rashaan Salaam Dead: How Did the Heisman Trophy Winner Die?

 

[Across The Field]

This is gonna fire up the concussion debate again. Personally, I'm starting to think maybe the Olympic boxing solution is the best answer, reduce protection and encourage players to protect their head instead of seeing them as a battering rams.

Interestingly enough, he was actually one of the few players who was against pot use. He blames it for his early career struggles.

 

[Brasky]

CTE is a helluva disease.

 

[Brasky]

If it can take Junior Seau, it can take anyone.

 

[Brasky]

I can't even imagine the amount of pain he was in. This is just incredibly sad.

 

[Raider917]

its strange that i hadnt thought of him in years and then when Colorado played so well this year i thought of when Kordelll Stewart and he was there.

 

[wingsauce7]

It's a Sad day for Colorado fans. What a great player Rashaan was during a great time period for the Buffs.

RIP RS

 

[Scapegoat]

This is gonna fire up the concussion debate again. Personally, I'm starting to think maybe the Olympic boxing solution is the best answer, reduce protection and encourage players to protect their head instead of seeing them as a battering rams.

I agree.

 

[outofyourmind]

 

[Texas Jefe]

Damn, I was at the game the probably won him the Heisman. Ran for about 350+yards against Texas as Colorado won by a few points. I mean damn, seems like yesterday.