Austin Box, one of the Oklahoma Sooners' linebackers, passed away today at the young age of 22. Box was found unconscious at a house in El Reno before being flown to Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, and tragically, it was too late for Box as he was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital.
↵Box was going to return for his senior season despite earning his college degree last weekend.
↵Oklahoma President David Boren offered these words:
↵↵↵"The University family is deeply saddened by the tragic death of student-athlete Austin Box. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."
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Cause of death at this time is unknown to the public. Needless to say, thoughts and prayers go out to Box's friends and family from everybody at SB Nation Dallas.