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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Oklahoma Remembers Austin Box
May 19, 2011 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following statements today in regards to the death of senior linebacker Austin Box.
University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren:
"The University family is deeply saddened by the tragic death of student-athlete Austin Box. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."
OU Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione:
"This is a devastating day for the OU family. Austin was incredibly well-liked by his teammates, coaches and fellow students, and will be greatly missed by all of us. We're providing all the appropriate resources necessary to help everyone in his family, and ours, cope during this extremely difficult time."
OU Head Football Coach Bob Stoops:
"We're all shocked and heartbroken. Austin was a great young man, a great young man to coach and a great teammate. He played an integral part in our success the last three years and was looking forward to a big senior year. As heart-wrenching as this is for us, we know it's even more difficult for his family. More than anything, our thoughts and prayers are with them."
Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables also addressed the media on behalf of OU's coaches and players Wednesday evening. "It is a devastating day for the Oklahoma family and the Box family," he said. "We are deeply saddened by his tragic death. Our deepest sorrows, sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers go out to the Box family and friends." View complete video of Coach Venables here.
Coach Stoops is currently out of the country and therefore was unable to meet with the media. He and other members of the coaching staff have been in touch with the Box family.
The OU Athletics Department encourages fans to leave their condolences for the Box family on OU's official Facebook page. Please post your comments, memories and words of sympathy here.
Funeral Arrangements
The funeral service for Austin Box has been set for Friday, May 27 at 11 a.m. (CT) at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid. The service will be webcast live on the church's website, www.emmanuelenid.org. Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home has also set up a guest book where visitors may share their condolences with the Box family.
University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren:
"The University family is deeply saddened by the tragic death of student-athlete Austin Box. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."
OU Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione:
"This is a devastating day for the OU family. Austin was incredibly well-liked by his teammates, coaches and fellow students, and will be greatly missed by all of us. We're providing all the appropriate resources necessary to help everyone in his family, and ours, cope during this extremely difficult time."
OU Head Football Coach Bob Stoops:
"We're all shocked and heartbroken. Austin was a great young man, a great young man to coach and a great teammate. He played an integral part in our success the last three years and was looking forward to a big senior year. As heart-wrenching as this is for us, we know it's even more difficult for his family. More than anything, our thoughts and prayers are with them."
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Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables also addressed the media on behalf of OU's coaches and players Wednesday evening. "It is a devastating day for the Oklahoma family and the Box family," he said. "We are deeply saddened by his tragic death. Our deepest sorrows, sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers go out to the Box family and friends." View complete video of Coach Venables here.
Coach Stoops is currently out of the country and therefore was unable to meet with the media. He and other members of the coaching staff have been in touch with the Box family.
The OU Athletics Department encourages fans to leave their condolences for the Box family on OU's official Facebook page. Please post your comments, memories and words of sympathy here.
Funeral Arrangements
The funeral service for Austin Box has been set for Friday, May 27 at 11 a.m. (CT) at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid. The service will be webcast live on the church's website, www.emmanuelenid.org. Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home has also set up a guest book where visitors may share their condolences with the Box family.
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