[2] He then entered the United States Navy and was assigned to the V-12 Navy College Training Program at St. Lawrence University. BATESVILLE, Ark. Report: Family of Lyon College student suspects foul play in death, NWS: EF-2 tornado confirmed in Arkansas storms, Lawsuit filed against Summit Utilities over price gouging, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: EPC boys fall to Marshall in Quarterfinals, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys fall to Bigelow in Quarterfinals, Arkansas State womens basketball falls to Southern Miss in SBC Quarterfinals, Arkansas women's basketball falls to #1 South Carolina in SEC Tournament, Batesville police have said there are three persons of interest in the case. (KAIT) - Batesville police say a Lyon College student's death earlier this year was accidental. No cause of death was immediately announced. Carmona, Colin He was a Navy air cadet for two-and-a-half years. "I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. Harrod, Diego Join us in praying for his family and friends. Batesville police told KATV that the party was held at a house partially owned by a baseball coach at Lyon and that the renters at the house are baseball players at Lyon. If you're still looking for a home and have the grades, we are still working on our '23 class. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? The younger James Gilfedder, who was 19, died Jan. 30 after attending a party with the Lyon College baseball team. Heisman winner White dies . [3] Lyon received a master's degree in physical education and science from Springfield in 1950. After two seasons at linebacker, Knox moved to the tight end position before switching back to linebacker in the 2021 football season. | [4] Prior to Lyon's arrival, Ithaca had not finished with a winning record in seven years. One of Yarbroughs teammates, Jason Jackson, called the Tigers player a special kind of guy who always made him feel welcome. In a Facebook post, Lyon College officials asked for donations to erect a permanent memorial to honor former senior kicker and punter Ignacio Gomez. INSTRUCTIONS - RETURNING ATHLETES FOR SPORTSWARE ONLINE. While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember. Martin Anthony Lyons (born January 15, 1957) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Gomez collapsed witnesses stated, an ambulance was called and life saving efforts were performed. Richard Smith Lyon (October 23, 1924 - September 23, 1976) was an American football player and coach and athletic administrator. [9] His 1965 team compiled an 80 record, the first undefeated season in school history. Members of the Lyon College football team shaved their heads in solidarity with the team's offensive coordinator, Kris Sweet, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Lyons played college football for the University of Alabama, and earned All-American honors. Zwiebel, Yannick Members of the Lyon College football team in Arkansas shaved their heads in support of the team's offensive coordinator, Kris Sweet, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Lyons grew up in Pinellas Park, Florida and attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School. Peterson, Sebastian A college football player in Arkansas reportedly suddenly collapsed over the weekend and died a short time later. Air Force Announces College Football Player Has Died At 21 Andrew Gould Jan 10, 2023 5 Sep 1998: General view of a goalpost during a game between the Air Force Falcons and the Wake Forest. Selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft, he played his entire professional career for the NFL's New York Jets. [10] Lyon's overall record at Ithaca was 4920. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Pioneer Stadium. - The Lyon College football team opens their 2022 regular season play tonight against Missouri Baptist University at 6 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium in Batesville. Bills head coach Sean McDermott paid tribute to the Knox family, saying, "Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time. Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas. There is no additional information to display. Lyon College football team wants to honor memory of fallen teammate, NWS: EF-2 tornado confirmed in Arkansas storms, Lawsuit filed against Summit Utilities over price gouging, Sikeston High School holds job olympics for students, Region 8 Now - Weekend Happenings with Chase Gage - 3/3/23, Paragould doctor appointed new county health officer. The autopsy results said Gilfedder died from alcohol intoxication an accidental death. Today is the FIRST day to sign with a college NOT the last or only day to sign. Jacob, Martin Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, The Turnover Luck Index: Rating every 2022 team, from USC to Rutgers, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? Knights, Matias (KAIT) - Police say the student who died after his car went into Bryan Lake at Lyon College was suicidal. A college football player in Arkansas reportedly suddenly collapsed over the weekend and died a short time later. Lyon Statement: The Lyon College community is mourning the loss of senior Ignacio Nacho Gomez, who passed away this morning. At this time, the College asks that the community respect the privacy of both the family and students as they mourn. Osborn, Alex [1][19] He suffered a heart attack after jogging. Today the Ouachita community mourns the loss of senior Clark Yarbrough, who died this morning following a sudden collapse, the statement from the University read. He also played football as an end on the North Carolina Pre-Flight Cloudbusters football team that also included Otto Graham, Spec Sanders, and Frank Aschenbrenner. Castaneda. He was taken to White River Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. He was only 21-years-old. Clark was an exemplary student academically, athletically and spiritually, Dr. Rickey Rogers, vice president for student development at Ouachita shared. Galdino, Jevanni [4], In February 1967, Lyon was hired by the United States Military Academy to serve as defensive coordinator for the Army Cadets football team. All rights reserved. Knox began his college football career at Ole Miss. Ignacio Nacho Gomez was a senior kicker and punter for Lyon College in Batesville. "Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend, Luke Knox," MacIntyre said. senior kicker and punter for Lyon College in Batesville. 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[3][4] He received his bachelor's degree from Colgate in 1947. Police: Lyon student died of alcohol poisoning, NWS: EF-2 tornado confirmed in Arkansas storms, Lawsuit filed against Summit Utilities over price gouging, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: EPC boys fall to Marshall in Quarterfinals, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys fall to Bigelow in Quarterfinals, Arkansas State womens basketball falls to Southern Miss in SBC Quarterfinals, Arkansas women's basketball falls to #1 South Carolina in SEC Tournament, Lyon College students death earlier this year, Despite family concerns that foul play was involved. Lyon College football travels to Louisiana Christian University in Sooner Athletic Conference action Football November 5, 2022 Read More + Lyon College football headed to SCAC in 2024 Football November 2, 2022 Read More + Scots football ends final Sooner Athletic Conference season with loss at Texas Wesleyan Football November 12, 2022 Read More + Independence County Coroner Wesley Gay told content partner KAIT Region 8 News, Ignacio "Nacho" Gomez, 23, was working out with friends Tuesday morning when he collapsed. Lyons missed playing time during the 1987 season when his wife, Kelly, and son, Martin Anthony "Rocky" Lyons Jr., were involved in a serious traffic accident in Alabama. All rights reserved. Aug 18, 2022 1:19 PM EDT. Eadie, Arron Marshall: 37 members died in an airplane crash (1970). The post College football player dies suddenly just before 2022 season appeared first on The Comeback: Today's Top Sports . pic.twitter.com/ePaiYphwN0, Ouachita Baptist University (@Ouachita) September 4, 2022. He also served as athletic director at RPI from 1972 until his death in 1976. Rosillo, Axel No cause of death was announced. [11] He remained a member of Army's coaching staff through the 1972 season. Gopaul, Thomas He was 20 years old. Members of an Arkansas college football team surprised their offensive coordinator, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, by shaving their heads in . According to the Facebook post, plans are underway to name the football player lounge in his honor, while the goal is to erect the permanent memorial once a new football field is completed. Hernandez, Andrei He was a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange," the team's dominant front four in 1981 and 1982 that also featured Mark Gastineau, Abdul Salaam and Joe Klecko. Wellington, Leonardo ", "Marty Lyons Named 2011 Heisman Humanitarian Recipient", "Alabama news and notes: Crimson Tide returns to practice Wednesday", Virtual Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marty_Lyons&oldid=1140671401, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 05:15. The college issued a statement Tuesday following his death: The Lyon College community is mourning the loss of senior Ignacio Nacho Gomez, who passed away this morning. [3][5], Lyon began his coaching career as a high school football and basketball coach in Clyde, New York, from 1948 to 1953. Gonzalez, Felipe The older James Gilfedder said the situation does not look right. He held strongly to his Christian faith, and it was evident in the way he lived his life and led his fellow students., His head coach, Todd Knight, said Clark was that kind of young man, always thinking and preparing for whats next., He wanted to be an athletic director and was already making plans for internships and graduate school, Coach Knight shared, as he explained that the late football player lived out his favorite Bible verse, James 4:10. Feb 1. Lyon College Athletics Handbook. BATESVILLE, Ark. #SweetStrong pic.twitter.com/LDmhvpCHgR. I feel like I participated in his murder because I brought him here, James Gilfedder said. Copyright 2021 KAIT. Lyons played college football for the University of Alabama, and earned All-American honors. [12] He was also the chairman of RPI's athletic-physical education departments. For the Fighting Scots, senior Isaiah Bradford is in line to get the start at quarterback. Chief Alan Cockrill said Wednesday that autopsy results revealed 19-year-old James Gilfedder of California died of severe alcohol intoxication. He set records for the football program and planned to play professionally or become a coach after graduation. [1] He compiled an overall record of 3073 at Clyde. [6] He held that position for three years compiling records of 17 in 1955, 16 in 1956, and 25 in 1957. So members from the team shaved their heads to support him. Somebody killed him, Nikki Gilfedder said. Somebody hurt him. From there, the information will be sent to the prosecutors office to decide if charges are filed in the case. [3][8] He was the sixth head football coach at Ithaca College and held the position for nine seasons, from 1958 until 1966. 2022 Football Coaching Staff Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Footer Copyright 2023 LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501 Privacy Policy Terms of Service Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting ! Gomez is the second Lyon College athlete this year to die. Lyons was involved in one of the best-known plays in NFL lore. It says that, Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.. Lyon was born in 1924 in Elmira Heights, New York. It was Lyons that delivered what would become a famous line amongst Alabama fans just before the fourth-down play of the sequence. Somebody hurt him. The Lyon College community is mourning the loss of senior Ignacio "Nacho" Gomez, who passed away this morning. Updated: Apr. vs. At this time, the College asks that the community respect the privacy of both the family and students as they mourn. Who were the fastest defensive backs? During Lyon's tenure as head coach, the team never had a losing record. A police investigation revealed that he had attended an off-campus party at a residence partially owned by the baseball coach and where several team members lived. A message on the schools website explained that after the player collapsed, immediate emergency assistance was provided by the school followed by emergency responders. Wichita State: most of the starting players and coaches, 31 in total, died in an airplane crash (1970). JONESBORO, Ark. "[1] Alabama was 31-5 during his years as a player. Gomez was then transported to White River Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. (KAIT) - James and Nikki Gilfedder told content partner KATV Thursday that they had no clue that when they brought their son, James, to Lyon College that it would be the last time they saw him. [17][5], Lyon married Helen Lynch of Springfield, Massachusetts. Independence County Coroner Wesley Gay said Gomez was working out with friends when he suddenly collapsed. [17], North Carolina Pre-Flight Cloudbusters football, "Edison sports great, Richard Lyon, dies at 51", "Richard Lyon, RPI athletic director, dies", "1967 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results", "1970 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results", "1971 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results", "1972 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results", "Dick Lyon Returns To RPI As Athletic, Phys Ed Boss", "Lyon Leaves Ithaca College To Coach Army's Defense", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_S._Lyon&oldid=1080534778, This page was last edited on 1 April 2022, at 20:44. Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. (KAIT) - One college football team wants to honor the memory of a former player who passed away. On themessage shared by the school in Yarbroughs honor, they called the late player a humble leader and more. [6], Lyons is currently the Jets radio analyst and chairman of the Marty Lyons Foundation. Lyon College Football CNN As their football coach started chemo, the players. The two joined Joe Klecko and Abdul Salaam on the Jets' defensive line to form one of the top defensive lines in the NFL, known as the "New York Sack Exchange." BATESVILLE, Ark. [4] Later the same season, during a Monday Night Football game, Lyons blocked former Alabama teammate and Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson in what Dolphins players and coaches labeled a 'cheap shot' that ended his career. Water-Wastewater Consulting & Grounds Management LLC. He played at the quarterback position for the Colgate Raiders football team and was mentored by that school's legendary football coach, Andy Kerr. Proudly powered by WordPress Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Kelly inks contract extension at UCLA through '27, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Smith-Njigba feels 100% after injury-marred '22. Gilfedder, who played on the colleges baseball team, was discovered dead in his dorm room on Jan. 30. Magana, Aidan [1], After graduating from high school, Lyon attended Syracuse University on a full scholarship and played on the freshman football team in 1942. Anyone whod like to contribute can do so by clicking here. QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [12] Army's defensive performance declined in Lyon's later years with the program, ranking 96th in scoring defense in 1970,[13] 64th in 1971,[14] 113th in 1972. Clark was my first friend when I got here, and I will cherish him forever., Related:Rising Hockey Star Collapses And Dies After Game At Age20, Photo by David E. Klutho /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images, Rising Hockey Star Collapses And Dies After Game At Age20, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He attended Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira, playing baseball, basketball and football before graduating in 1942. . Chief Alan Cockrill said Wednesday that autopsy results revealed 19-year-old. The younger James Gilfedder, who was 19, died Jan. 30 after attending a party with the Lyon College baseball team. Dec 31, 2022 4:31 PM EST. He set records for the football program and planned to play professionally or become a coach after graduation. While a player with the Jets, a series of events the birth of his eldest son, the passing of his father, and the passing of a little boy to whom Lyons had been a Big Brother inspired him to establish the Marty Lyons Foundation to work with terminally ill children, providing them wishes. Ferdinand Ossinonde, Mauro [4] In his first season as defensive coordinator, the 1967 Army Cadets compiled an 82 record led by Lyon's defensive unit that ranked seventh nationally out of 118 teams in scoring defense. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M: 5 football players were killed in a head-on highway crash (1966).