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April 11, 2016Following Saturday night’s devastating, senseless, and tragic shooting death of former Ohio State football star and New Orleans Saints great Will Smith, current and former Ohio State players and coaches took to Twitter to show their grief toward the passing of the former Buckeye alongside players and coaches from across the professional sports world. The outpouring of support helped demonstrate the person, teammate, brother, and man that former Buckeye and Saints defensive end Will Smith was.
Smith had many former teammates and brothers at Ohio State (most of which never actually played alongside him), and people across both the college football world and NFL universe that saw how good of a person he was on and off the field. It is incredibly unfortuante a horrible tragedy like this one had to take away a life that brought so much to not only the game of football, but to life itself.
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer:
Heart breaking news at the loss of buckeye great, Will Smith. Buckeye Nation extends our prayers to his family during this difficult time.
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, who helped lead Smith and Ohio State to the 2002 National Championship:
“For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 #QuietTime
— Jim Tressel (@JimTressel5) April 10, 2016
Love & prayers to the Smith family, Buckeye family & Saints family. Our brother Will–humble, caring, selfless family man. We love you Will.
— Jim Tressel (@JimTressel5) April 10, 2016
Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith:
Prayers are with the Smith family. Will is a symbol of what we want our student-athletes to be. He will be missed by the entire OSU family.
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) April 10, 2016
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to former OSU and Saints' Will Smith; his family and teammates. He touched so many lives. Tragic. Shocked
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) April 10, 2016
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James:
Prayers and condolence sent out to Will Smith #RIP and his beautiful family! So sad man. Good dude he was man!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2016
Two-time teammate LeCharles Bentley was with Smtih both with the Buckeyes and the Saints:https:
https://twitter.com/OLineWorld65/status/719195302649995264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback and Smith were teammates together in New Orleans:
Words can't express how much I will miss my teammate and friend Will Smith! With a heavy heart I'm praying hard for his wife and family…
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) April 10, 2016
Former Buckeye teammate and running back Maurice Clarett:
This situation with Will raises so many thoughts with me. One big one is to teach kids different ways to resolve any sort of conflict…
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) April 10, 2016
Most situations can be avoided. It's comes down to ppl processing the situation correctly…..
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) April 10, 2016
Can't believe my man got killed like he was out here in the streets. That's the part that hurts…
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State cornerback Will Allen:
https://twitter.com/WillAllenWAF/status/719174020021755905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Former Ohio State cornerback Chimdi Chekwa:
I'm in shock right now about what happened to Will. There's too many idiots with guns. God help us.
— Chimdi Chekwa (@ChimChek) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State running back Chris “Beanie” Wells:
Awful news smh. #RIPWILLSMITH former buckeye Great. One of the coolest and smoothest dudes I've ever met.
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State defensive end Jay Richardson:
Sending Love and Payers to the family and friends of my Buckeye Brother Will Smith. Tragic news today. ..Still can't believe it. Bad dream.
— JAY RICHARDSON (@JayRichardson99) April 10, 2016
Boston Celtics guard and former Buckeye basketball great Evan Turner:
My prayers go out to the family of Buckeye Great, Will Smith. Another life taken due to… https://t.co/ASXIsStMRN
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State cornerback and teammate of Smith on the 2002 National Championship team Dustin Fox:
I have no words right now. I can't believe this. #RIP
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State fullback Branden Joe:
Sending prayers to the Smith Family and all of the people who knew and loved Will.
— Branden Joe (@BrandenJoe38) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State safety Donte Whitner:
https://twitter.com/DonteWhitner/status/719100672541663232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Former Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams:
https://twitter.com/Channel75live/status/719151089719844868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter:
Such a terrible tragedy. Will had young children and very helpful in my development https://t.co/DHoTQDIs8A
— Bobby Carpenter (@Bcarp3) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis:
I am in absolute shock to hear about Will Smith's death. My prayers go out to the Smith family. So sad. So senseless.
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby:
I am in absolute shock to hear about Will Smith's death. My prayers go out to the Smith family. So sad. So senseless.
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit:
Shocked and saddened to wake up to this news. So tragic. My prayers for his wife's recovery and for his 3 children. https://t.co/rMBDvrx8be
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins:
#RIPWillSmith thoughts & prayers to his family
— Johnathan Hankins (@BigTimeHank) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State wide receiver DeVier Posey:
Praying for @iWillSmith and his family hell of football player but even better man, father , and mentor .. You gone be missed big homie
— DeVier Posey (@DPo8) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State wide receiver Evan Spencer:
Utterly speechless…… #RIPWillSmith
— Evan Spencer (@E_Spencer6) April 10, 2016
Former Ohio State offensive lineman Reid Fragel:
What is wrong with this world? #RIPWillSmith
— Reid Fragel (@Fragel79) April 10, 2016
Ohio State’s Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni:
RIP Will Smith. Heartbreaking. Prayers to his family and loved ones.
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) April 10, 2016
Players who just left Ohio State and will be drafted into the NFL in just a couple weeks also expressed their feelings:
https://twitter.com/DLeeMG8/status/719053100863090689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Wicked man Rip Buckeye Great Will Smith !
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 10, 2016
So sad, Rest In Peace Buckeye Great and Super Bowl Champ Will Smith
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/EliApple13/status/719162767081484290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Crazy how fragile life is, RIP to a buckeye great that I remember watching as a kid.
— Taylor Decker (@__taylordecker) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/N_Vannett81/status/719173399294119936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Will Smith might have lost his life, but he will be remembered. May he rest in peace.