Tragic Accident

This is so sad.

The UNC student who has dressed in the UNC Ramses Mascot costume for the past 3 years died this morning after being struck by a SUV on Friday. He was in New Jersey, to cheer at the UNC vs USC game Friday evening. He was hit from behind by an SUV while walking to a convenience store near his hotel.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young man. In my many years of coaching High School students and young adults under the age of 22, I often brought them across country to compete in regional and nationals competitions. The parents of these students trusted us to keep their kids safe while we were away.

I realize that deadly accidents happen every day, but when it's school related, it just seems that much more tragic.