OSU Safety Killed

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:52 am

STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State safety Vernon Grant has been killed in a car accident in Texas, coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday.

Grant, a three-year starter at safety, died Monday night in the accident in Dallas. Police in Dallas didn't have any details early Tuesday.

"This is a terrible loss for everyone associated with Oklahoma State University and the football family," Gundy said. "Vernon Grant was a terrific young man who had an infectious smile and a positive approach to everything he did. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and teammates."

Grant, 22, started all 12 of the Cowboys' games last season and had 67 tackles, two interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He led Oklahoma State with nine tackles in the Alamo Bowl.

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Tue May 24, 2005 9:00 am

That's horrible.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and the entire Ok State Family.

Post by **kmax** » Tue May 24, 2005 9:23 am

That's too bad, sounds like the kid had a lot going for him.

My thoughts and prayers also go out to his family, friends and teammates.

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:26 am

This tragedy puts the game in perspective. I keep thinking about our opening game against OSU and then I hear something like this and I forget that we even have a game against OSU.