Dartmouth's Football Coach Tragically Passes Away After Terrifying Accident

Dartmouth College's beloved head football coach, Buddy Teevens, aged 66, tragically passed away from injuries from a cycling accident in St. Augustine, Florida.

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The Teevens family released a statement announcing the peaceful passing of their cherished coach, surrounded by loved ones, acknowledging the outpouring of support they received.

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Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilock and Director of Athletics Mike Harrity expressed condolences, emphasizing Buddy's profound impact on the Dartmouth community and football world.

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Buddy Teevens' cycling accident occurred in March, resulting in the amputation of his right leg and spinal cord injuries following a collision with a pickup truck.

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Teevens served as Dartmouth's head coach for an impressive 22 seasons, previously earning Ivy League Player of the Year honors as a quarterback.

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Buddy Teevens was nationally recognized for his commitment to football safety, notably contributing to creating the Mobile Virtual Player, a robotic tackling dummy.

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Interim Head Coach Sammy McCorkle delivered the sad news of Teevens' passing to the team after a practice session.

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Dartmouth College will proceed with its scheduled game against Lehigh, honoring Buddy Teevens throughout the 2023 football season with a moment of silence and other tributes.

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Dartmouth intends to collaborate with the Teevens family to ensure a fitting tribute to Buddy's contributions in the coming weeks and months.

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The loss of Buddy Teevens leaves a void in the Dartmouth community and the football world, marking the end of an era in collegiate coaching.

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