Alabama player dies Thursday
Published 12:03 am Friday, May 13, 2011
The University of Alabama confirmed offensive lineman Aaron Douglas died in Florida on Thursday.
Details were not available surrounding the death of Douglas, who was 21.
In a statement released by the university, Alabama coach Nick Saban commented on the recent news.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, David and Karla, who are two of the best people you will ever meet and the love they had for their son was something very special,” Saban said. “As a father, there is nothing we can say to describe the loss of a son. Our Alabama family has sustained a tragic loss and the Alabama family is grieving that loss. We will be here to support Aaron’s family in any way we can.”