[3], In 1945, after receiving his discharge from the Navy, Lyon enrolled at Colgate University. He set records for the football program and planned to play professionally or become a coach after graduation. [12] Army's defensive performance declined in Lyon's later years with the program, ranking 96th in scoring defense in 1970,[13] 64th in 1971,[14] 113th in 1972. In 1982, they made it as far as the AFC Championship Game, losing 14-0 to the Miami Dolphins. Anyone whod like to contribute can do so by clicking here. It says that, Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.. [3] Lyon received a master's degree in physical education and science from Springfield in 1950. He was only 21-years-old. They had two children, Kathryn and Timothy. Copyright 2021 KAIT. Feb 1. An ambulance was called and efforts were made to resuscitate Gomez. [1] He compiled an overall record of 3073 at Clyde. He had a special way of making everyone around him feel comfortable and confident.". Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival 2023, Marshfield, Mo. - The Lyon College football team opens their 2022 regular season play tonight against Missouri Baptist University at 6 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium in Batesville. The college football world is in mourning after BYU offensive lineman Sione Veikoso died in a construction accident, the school announced. His 1949 and 1950 Clyde football teams were unbeaten. [4] Prior to Lyon's arrival, Ithaca had not finished with a winning record in seven years. Jacob, Martin Air Force Announces College Football Player Has Died At 21 Andrew Gould Jan 10, 2023 5 Sep 1998: General view of a goalpost during a game between the Air Force Falcons and the Wake Forest. [11] He remained a member of Army's coaching staff through the 1972 season. A Georgia football player and team staff member were killed in an early-morning car crash in Athens, Georgia on Sunday, Jan. 15. According to KATV, the parents want to know what happened to their son. Mtangadura, Johan Plans are underway to name the Gomez died March 30 and is the Lyon all-time leader in 16 special teams categories, including points, field goals made, and punts. Sahlmann, Dan Somebody did something. Gomez is the second Lyon College athlete this year to die. Student-athletes at Lyon have been interviewed and Batesville police have said there are three persons of interest in the case. My son went through a lot of trauma. Gomez collapsed witnesses stated, an ambulance was called and life saving efforts were performed. [7], In May 1958, Lyon was hired as the head football coach at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [16] He remained RPI's athletic director for four years and led the renovation of the Troy Armory into an RPI sports and recreation center. One of Yarbroughs teammates, Jason Jackson, called the Tigers player a special kind of guy who always made him feel welcome. [1][19] He suffered a heart attack after jogging. A police investigation revealed that he had attended an off-campus party at a residence partially owned by the baseball coach and where several team members lived. The college football world is mourning the loss of FIU linebacker Luke Knox, who died suddenly at just 22, the school announced. The families of Orlando, Florida, shooting spree victims, journalist Dylan Lyon and nine-year-old T'yonna Major, shared their emotional story and demanded "sane and responsible gun legislation in . Knox began his college football career at . While a player with the Jets, a series of events the birth of his eldest son, the passing of his father, and the passing of a little boy to whom Lyons had been a Big Brother inspired him to establish the Marty Lyons Foundation to work with terminally ill children, providing them wishes. Gomez was then transported to White River Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. NFL combine Day 2 recap: Which draft prospects are rising? Lyons grew up in Pinellas Park, Florida and attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School. Somebody hurt him. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain! Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. Lyons was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round (14th overall pick) of the 1979 NFL Draft. BATESVILLE, Ark. Lyon was born in 1924 in Elmira Heights, New York. [4] Later the same season, during a Monday Night Football game, Lyons blocked former Alabama teammate and Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson in what Dolphins players and coaches labeled a 'cheap shot' that ended his career. Police: Lyon student died of alcohol poisoning, NWS: EF-2 tornado confirmed in Arkansas storms, Lawsuit filed against Summit Utilities over price gouging, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: EPC boys fall to Marshall in Quarterfinals, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys fall to Bigelow in Quarterfinals, Arkansas State womens basketball falls to Southern Miss in SBC Quarterfinals, Arkansas women's basketball falls to #1 South Carolina in SEC Tournament, Lyon College students death earlier this year, Despite family concerns that foul play was involved. In a message shared on Twitter Sunday from the official account of Ouachita Baptist University, the school announced the heartbreaking news that Clark Yarbrough had tragically died. Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas. Knox was the younger brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox. At this time, the College asks that the community respect the privacy of both the family and students as they mourn. The college issued a statement Tuesday following his death: The Lyon College community is mourning the loss of senior Ignacio Nacho Gomez, who passed away this morning. He also shared that Clark was a real brother in Christ at a brand-new university where, at first, I felt like I was all alone. Dec 31, 2022 4:31 PM EST. Many of Nachos teammates and friends have asked for a way to honor his memory on campus. The younger James Gilfedder, who was 19, died Jan. 30 after attending a party with the Lyon College baseball team. You better pass. Lyons missed playing time during the 1987 season when his wife, Kelly, and son, Martin Anthony "Rocky" Lyons Jr., were involved in a serious traffic accident in Alabama. He had a lot of trauma on his face and all over his body and we knew that there was a different story, James Gilfedder told KATV. No cause of death was announced. Gomez was a Spanish major minoring in business administration and a member of. Today the Ouachita community mourns the loss of senior Clark Yarbrough, who died this morning following a sudden collapse. 2022 Football Coaching Staff Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Footer Copyright 2023 LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501 Privacy Policy Terms of Service Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting ! Education Lyon College Athletics Handbook NCAA Permissions To Contact Form NCAA website NCAA regulations MULTIMEDIA Lyon College LIVE GAME VIDEO / AUDIO CONNECT / SOCIAL MEDIA AMERICAN MIDWEST CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERIES Athletics COVID Policies and Gameday Information Archived Stories . From there, the information will be sent to the prosecutors office to decide if charges are filed in the case. James Parks. (KAIT) - Batesville police say a Lyon College student's death earlier this year was accidental. He was taken to White River Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Richard Smith Lyon (October 23, 1924 September 23, 1976) was an American football player and coach and athletic administrator. Simpson, Juan He was a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange," the team's dominant front four in 1981 and 1982 that also featured Mark Gastineau, Abdul Salaam and Joe Klecko. Chief Alan Cockrill said Wednesday that autopsy results revealed 19-year-old James Gilfedder of California died of severe alcohol intoxication. Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Kelly inks contract extension at UCLA through '27, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Smith-Njigba feels 100% after injury-marred '22. He also served as athletic director at RPI from 1972 until his death in 1976. linktr.ee. Richard Smith Lyon (October 23, 1924 - September 23, 1976) was an American football player and coach and athletic administrator. senior kicker and punter for Lyon College in Batesville. Lyons was flagged for a personal foul by referee Ben Dreith for "giving him the business." . While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember. 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All rights reserved. Rocky, his only child from his first marriage, is a physician in Alabama. All rights reserved. Independence County Coroner Wesley Gay told content partner KAIT Region 8 News, Ignacio "Nacho" Gomez, 23, was working out with friends Tuesday morning when he collapsed.