Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich succumbs to game injury
Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University, has died from injuries he suffered in a game in Arkansas. He had been the subject of prayers for nearly a week before his death.
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What happened
Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore at Southern Nazarene University, died after being hurt in a game in Arkansas. Prayers were offered for him for nearly a week before he died.
Why it matters
His death came after nearly a week of prayers, and it followed an injury suffered during a game.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 7:45 PM ET: The university president confirmed that Ulrich died from a traumatic injury suffered during a football game in Arkansas.
- Oct 16, 1:17 PM ET: The university said Ulrich died Thursday from a traumatic brain injury he suffered at a game the previous weekend.
Coverage
- College football player dies of traumatic brain injury incurred in game (ABC News)
- College football player dies after suffering 'traumatic injury' during game (Yahoo Sports)
- Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, dies after injury (AP)
- Azle football standout Tyler Ulrich dies after injury during Arkansas game (nbcdfw.com)
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