La. Tech Runningback Found Dead

[Coach Andy Mac]

RUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech running back Tyrone Duplessis died Thursday morning after medics responded to an emergency call at his off-campus apartment.

Hazel Woods, the chief investigator for the Lincoln Parish coroner’s office, said the cause of death was not yet known and an autopsy is pending. Ruston police Lt. Tim Parker said authorities are not investigating at this time and are awaiting the coroner’s report.

“Tyrone was a valuable part of this football family,” Bulldogs coach Sonny Dykes said. “This is a tragic, senseless loss, but he made a lasting impact on this team, university and everyone that knew him.”

A roommate of Duplessis made the emergency call after the running back woke up with chest pain, Louisiana Tech spokesman Patrick Walsh said.

The 21-year-old Duplessis, a third-year student from New Orleans, recently completed his sophomore season of eligibility.

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[PlummMeanGreen]

Sad news in Ruston and for LTU, but even sadder for the family of this young man who now has my thoughts and prayers.

[LongJim]

Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family and friends.

[untbowler]

prayers to the young man's family and the LTU family.

[DirtySavage]

There's something sad about someone getting cut down in their prime. All to familiar to the mean green family.

[Harry]

Sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the La. Tech family.

[bleedgreen4ever]

Just shows how precious life is, even when you think it's a bad day or a regular day. This 21-year-old was an elite athlete and it sounds like he had heart issues, how do you prepare for that at that age? You never know and I hope his family and friends find peace with such a hard loss.