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The news of former Iowa safety Tyler Sash’s death was felt across the Hawkeye and NFL community. The former interception machine was recognized by many who crossed his path. They took to social media to pay their respects.
My prayers and condolences go out to @TSash family. This is heartbreaking. Feels like I am dreaming. I am literally hurting right now
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) September 8, 2015
Former Giants S Tyler Sash has passed away at the age of 27. He was a member of the SB XLVI team. #RIP pic.twitter.com/G23JltnYLE
— Giants Nation (@NYG_Nation10) September 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/BatMandervelde/status/641322011868954624
Rest in Paradise to Super Bowl champion brother @tsash you left us too soon and you will be truly… https://t.co/ZWFTbK99P9
— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) September 8, 2015
RIP T SASH
— Anthony Hitchens (@AnthonyHitchens) September 8, 2015
Incredibly sad 2 hear of @TSash's passing. Tyler was a big part of #elisarmy & made our little Cyclone smile. pic.twitter.com/MWFD29wmdA
— Eli Horn (@elihorn) September 8, 2015
Putting rivalry week aside! Sad to hear that Tyler Sash passed away! Left this earth far too soon! Rest easy brother! #9
— Georges Niang (@GeorgesNiang20) September 8, 2015
I feel like I just got sucker punched. Didn't know him well, but he was a hell of a player who had a ton of Hawk Pride. Rest in peace, Sash.
— Jeff Woody (@jwoody32) September 8, 2015
Sad to hear about a great Hawkeye passing today. RIP Tyler Sash
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) September 8, 2015
RIP @TSash I miss you and Love you bro. I hate it had to be this way…
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) September 8, 2015
Gridiron great rest easy bro I'm gonna miss you #gohawks #hawkeyes #hawkeyegreat https://t.co/UzDu31hyEF
— Marvin McNutt (@McNutt7wr) September 8, 2015
And if you really want to see a touching tribute to the man they called “Sas-Quatch,” read this piece written by a former Iowa State football player.
Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Tradition. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.