In an unexpected incident, Todd Doxey, a promising football player of University of Oregon, died on Sunday afternoon after jumping into the McKenzie River from the Marcola Road Bridge in Springfield, Oregon. From Dailyemerald.com
According to a release from the Oregon sports information department, Doxey joined several teammates who were inner tubing down the river, but jumped off the Marcola Road Bridge after his teammates were downstream. He jumped at around 3:20 p.m. but struggled to swim across the current.
After being picked out of the water by a boater coming down the river, he was given CPR on the shore. He was initially taken to McKenzie-Willamette Hospital in Springfield before being transferred to Sacred Heart Hospital, where Doxey was pronounced dead at 8:05 p.m.
"Anytime a young man or woman dies, it's just a tragedy," Oregon head football coach Mike Bellotti said. "My heart goes out to his family and to our players, some whom were there and some who will find out about it later. This is just one of those things we don't have answers for."
Todd Doxey was seen in an undated football match. The talented athlete was drowned McKenzie River on July 13, 2008 in Oregon. (Picture credit: Sandiegohoc/Flickr)
Born 1989 in San Diego, California, Todd Doxey was 19 years old. He graduated from Hoover High School in his native city in 2007 and was recruited by University of Oregon.
Todd Doxey received his Star of the Month plaque from Chargers wide receiver Keenan McCardell in 2006. (Photo credit: Thomas Kiefner/Sdhoc.com).
Doxey who stood 6 feet 2 inches and weighed in 175 pounds played the rover in UO football team. He was named scout team player of the week four consecutive weeks during the 2007 season, which he redshirted.
Todd Doxey Screaming Youtube Video
Todd Doxey died at so young an age, many of his fans were saddened. One of them, Datexas left a comment on the webpage ofthe video above found on Youtube:
"R.I.P. Todd Doxey-only the great die young. I remember you as a little boy growing up. Great young man and family he has a host of cousins. Meant a lot to the youth of today, your smile can light up a room. I heard God was holding a draft you were the number one pick play on Todd play on we will miss you greatly. Hoover High, Oregon State Ducks."
Doxey is survived by parents Todd and Gladys Doxey, and his three siblings.
Rest in peace!