Seen numerous tweets saying that junior offensive lineman Jason Bitsko from Kent St. was found dead this morning from an undetermined medical condition.

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First media report:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footbal.../fb/SNMain

Quote:Bitsko, age 21, was projected to start at center for KSU this season. He started all 12 games at right tackle as a sophomore last year, then earned the Read Award given to the player that "best exemplified hard work and dedication beyond the call of duty" during 2014 spring practice session.

Kent Record-Courier

Wow, that's sad. So young. RIP.

Jason's last tweet:

"There are 86,400 seconds in a day. Make sure you use one of those to thank god for everything you have #stayfocused"

Awful news for his family, team and MAC fans.

horrible. my best to everyone at Kent.

The support EMU received last year after Demarius Reed passed was greatly appreciated. hopefully the MAC community can bring that energy to Kent.

Sad sad news. My thoughts and well wishes are with his family and everyone at Kent State.

Sorry to hear this and sorrier for it to have happened. Best to the kid's family and the whole MAC family.

Horrible news. My condolences.

:(

No parent should ever have to bury their child.

(08-20-2014 02:14 PM)thanksjim Wrote:  Jason's last tweet:

"There are 86,400 seconds in a day. Make sure you use one of those to thank god for everything you have #stayfocused"

Indeed. Every day is precious.

Terrible

God, that sucks. It sucks anytime that a young person of college age dies, but somehow having it happen a bike ride away gives it even more impact.

Tragic news. So sad.

I'll keep his parents and family and his KSU family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tragic news !!! !! Condolences to his family and the KSU community...

Prayers for the family and Kent State community during this tragic time. How awfully sad to see a young person pass so early in life :(

Very sad news to wake to. Our prayers are with his family.

Very sorry to hear of this. Thoughts are with the family, friends and KSU.

ESPN's Neil Everett pretty upset over the lack of coverage:

Just wanted to share this article from today's Buffalo News. Our running back Anthone Taylor played high school football with Jason and he wears his uniform number during practice and after games:

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/ub-foo...e-20140916