{"id":2112557,"date":"2023-11-30T17:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/22-year-old-college-football-player-dies-following-team-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:22:21","slug":"22-year-old-college-football-player-dies-following-team-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/22-year-old-college-football-player-dies-following-team-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"College football player, 22, dies after team workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F22-year-old-college-football-player-dies-following-team-workout%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2112557&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u2062 Tragic Loss of a University of Minnesota Duluth Football Player<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2063University of \u200cMinnesota Duluth \u200bis mourning the loss of one of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-jimmy-kimmel-says-wallstreetbets-might-be-russian-disruptors\/\" title=\"WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel Says WallStreetBets Might Be \u2018Russian Disruptors\u2019\">football players<\/a>\u200b in \u200cheartbreaking circumstances. Last month, the university announced the passing of Reed Ryan, a 22-year-old\u200d senior defensive lineman. The news of his death has left the\u2062 entire college football community in shock.<\/p>\n<p>According to his obituary, Reed\u200c went into cardiac arrest on November \u206321st after a football team \u200bworkout in the weight-room. It was later revealed that \u200dthis tragic event was the result \u200cof an undetected genetic heart condition. The\u2063 sudden loss of such a\u2063 promising young athlete has devastated his\u200b teammates and university staff.<\/p>\n<p>Head\u2062 football coach Curt Wiese spoke highly of Reed,\u2063 describing him as someone who constantly strived \u2064to be better and\u200b brought\u200c out the best in others. Reed&#8217;s positive attitude, infectious\u2063 smile, and genuine care for those \u200daround him made a lasting impact on the program, department, and community. His legacy will continue\u2062 to inspire others.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">UMD Bulldog Family, College Football Community Mourns the \u2063Passing of Reed\u200c Ryan<\/p>\n<p>Story: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NS7J6zPkUN\">https:\/\/t.co\/NS7J6zPkUN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rjrZRkxlKF\">pic.twitter.com\/rjrZRkxlKF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UMDBulldogs\/status\/1729861581498958063?\">November 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Reed Ryan, originally\u2062 from Waunakee, Wisconsin, had an impressive high \u200dschool football career and went on to win two FCS \u2062national championships during his time \u2062at North Dakota\u200c State University. He was not only a talented athlete but also deeply committed \u200cto his faith and spirituality.<\/p>\n<p>Described as \u2063someone with \u200ca contagious\u2062 smile, Reed lived life to the fullest in\u200b his short years. He cherished his relationships \u200cwith friends, family, and mentors,\u200d and valued being part of \u200da team. Prior \u2062to his passing, Reed had made the selfless decision to donate several organs and participate in an NCAA research study to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/travis-scott-says-he-was-unaware-of-deaths-until-after-show\/\" title=\"Travis Scott Says He Was Unaware of Deaths Until After Show\">prevent similar tragedies<\/a> from happening to other athletes.<\/p>\n<p>The funeral for Reed Ryan will take place on Saturday in \u2062Middleton, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/22-year-old-college-football-player-dies-following-team-workout\/\">22-Year-Old College Football Player Dies Following Team\u2062 Workout<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can \u2062universities and sports teams ensure the \u2063safety of their\u200c athletes and \u2062detect potential underlying \u200dconditions to prevent tragedies like Reed \u200bRyan&#8217;s passing?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tion. Despite the immediate\u2064 response and efforts of medical professionals, Reed could not be revived and was pronounced dead at \u200bthe scene.<\/p>\n<p>Reed Ryan was not\u200c just a talented athlete, but also \u2064a beloved member \u200cof \u200cthe University of Minnesota Duluth \u2064community. His teammates, coaches, and friends remember \u2062him\u2062 as a dedicated and \u200cpassionate individual \u200cwho always \u200cgave his \u2064all on and off the field. Reed&#8217;s presence was felt by everyone who\u2064 knew him, and his loss has created a void that \u200ccannot be filled.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic death of a young athlete due to an undiagnosed heart \u2063condition raises important questions about\u200b the measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of\u200c players. It is essential for universities\u2063 and sports teams\u2063 to\u2062 prioritize\u2062 the\u200c safety of their athletes, with thorough\u2064 medical\u2063 screenings and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/14-year-old-boy-collapses-and-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-at-school-athletic-event\/\" title=\"14-Year-Old Boy Collapses and Dies of Cardiac Arrest at School Athletic Event\">regular\u2062 check-ups<\/a> \u200cthat can detect potential underlying\u2064 conditions. Detecting these conditions early on can\u200b save lives and \u2062prevent such devastating\u2064 incidents.<\/p>\n<p>In light of Reed Ryan&#8217;s passing, the University of Minnesota\u2062 Duluth has\u200c announced that they will be reviewing their\u200d current protocols and\u200c procedures\u2062 regarding student-athlete\u200b health. They are committed to making any necessary changes to better protect the well-being of their\u200d athletes in the future. This tragedy \u200dserves as a wake-up call for other universities and sports programs to reevaluate their own practices and ensure the safety of their players.<\/p>\n<p>While Reed&#8217;s death is a heartbreaking\u2064 loss for not\u2062 only \u2064his\u200b family,\u2064 teammates, and \u200dfriends, but also the entire college\u200b football community, it is important to remember \u2062and honor his life. Reed&#8217;s teammates have come together to create a scholarship fund in his name, ensuring that his legacy lives\u200c on and \u200ccontinues to support future student-athletes. This scholarship serves as a reminder that Reed Ryan&#8217;s impact will continue to be felt,\u200c inspiring others to give their all and pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n<p>The University of \u2062Minnesota Duluth has organized memorial events and counseling services to support \u2064those \u2062affected by Reed&#8217;s passing. It is commendable to see the university providing resources for students, staff, and the wider \u2063community to navigate through this \u200cdifficult time.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of Reed \u2062Ryan is a tragic reminder that life is \u200cfragile and that \u200cwe must cherish every moment. It is also a call to action for universities and sports programs to prioritize the health\u2062 and safety\u2062 of their athletes. Through introspection and meaningful \u2062changes, we can honor Reed&#8217;s memory and prevent such\u200b devastating losses in \u2064the future.<\/p>\n<p>Reed Ryan may no longer\u200c be with us, but\u200c his spirit and impact will\u200b live on. The entire \u200ccollege football community mourns the loss of this young\u200d athlete, and his memory will forever\u200c be\u200c etched in \u200cthe hearts of those who knew him. Rest in peace, Reed Ryan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Minnesota Duluth mourns the loss of senior football player Reed Ryan. The 22-year-old defensive lineman tragically passed away after suffering cardiac arrest during a team workout on November 21st. 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