Luke Knox (Supply: FIU Twitter)
Florida Worldwide College (FIU) soccer participant died all of a sudden Wednesday night, the college introduced on Thursday.
FIU Linebacker Luke Knox died on the age of twenty-two, FIU Athletics confirmed.
The trigger was not revealed, although the college mentioned police don’t suspect foul play, in keeping with ESPN.
Knox transferred to FIU from Ole Miss. He’s the youthful brother of Buffalo Payments tight finish Dawson Knox.
“We’re saddened by the sudden passing of Luke Knox, a member of the FIU Soccer program,” FIU Athletics wrote on Twitter.
“We ship our ideas and prayers to Luke’s household, pals and teammates throughout this tough time,” the put up added.
“Phrases can not categorical the heartfelt sorrow we really feel due to the passing of our teammate and good friend, Luke Knox. I had the consideration of teaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU,” FIU head soccer coach Mike MacIntyre mentioned in a statement.
“Whereas I admired his ardour for soccer, his real love for his household and teammates is what I’ll at all times keep in mind. He had a particular means of creating everybody round him really feel comfy and assured. Luke’s household is particular to me, and they’re going to frequently be in my coronary heart and in my prayers throughout this tough time. On behalf of all the FIU soccer household, I lengthen honest condolences to Luke’s household and all who love him,” the put up concluded.
The Director of Athletics at FIU, Scott Carr, additionally wrote, “This can be a devastating day for our division, particularly for our gamers and coaches. Our ideas and prayers are with Luke’s household and pals, and he’ll at all times be part of the Panther Household. This actually hurts.”
Luke Knox along with his brother Dawson Knox (Supply: Instagram)
Skilled American soccer workforce Buffalo Payments have expressed their condolences to Dawson and his household.
“Our hearts exit to Dawson and his household throughout this time and we’re proper there with him and supporting him and his household and simply tragic information that I woke as much as this morning. So we love them and we help them and simply unlucky information this morning,” mentioned Buffalo coach Sean Michael McDermott.
We’re heartbroken to listen to of the sudden passing of Luke Knox.
Sending all of our ideas, prayers and help to @Dawson_Knox and the Knox household throughout this tough time. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mpkTQYnbve
— Buffalo Payments (@BuffaloBills) August 18, 2022
