Cheney, WA (SportsNetwork.com) - The parent of an Eastern Washington University player who suffered a medical emergency in the stands during a recent playoff game died Saturday.
The Big Sky Conference school announced the passing of John Rodgers, the father of EWU senior All-America offensive tackle Jake Rodgers. John Rodgers went into cardiac arrest during the final minutes of EWU's FCS playoff game against Illinois State on Dec. 13.
"On behalf of the entire Eastern Washington University family and our football program, our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to Jake Rodgers and his family during this very tough time," EWU football coach Beau Baldwin said. "Jake, his family and the memory of John have become a huge part of the Eagle football family these past two years, and we will reach out to help in any way possible now and in the future. We will be there for them."
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