Another tragedy for college football

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Another tragedy for college football

Postby Spence » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:15 am

At Oregon State. Fred Thompson dies of apparent heart attack. You just hate to hear things like this about kids so young. RIP Fred.


http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/pac12/story/2011-12-08/oregon-state-football-player-fred-thompson-passes-away/51726494/1
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Re: Another tragedy for college football

Postby Dossenator » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:24 am

Terrible news.
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Re: Another tragedy for college football

Postby Eric » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:38 am

Why are there so many football players with heart issues (I would assume that's what this is)?

But yeah, really sad news.
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Re: Another tragedy for college football

Postby Spence » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:04 am

It appears that way. Seems like he was a good guy.
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Re: Another tragedy for college football

Postby billybud » Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:56 am

Most likely an enlarged heart. While not common it is common enough with athletes to be called athletic heart or athletic bradycardia.
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