Oklahoma State's Grant killed in car accident - The Orange Mane

ro_50 · 05-24-2005, 01:14 PM

My heart goes out to Grant's family and friends. Sad and tragic. My heart also goes out to Tatum Bell and Darrent Williams as well.

Grant dies in car accident.

Oklahoma State's Grant killed in car accident

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State safety Vernon Grant was killed in a car accident in Dallas, coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday.

The 22-year-old Grant died Monday night after his car was broadsided while he attempted to cross traffic onto an interstate ramp, said Senior Cpl. Donna Hernandez, a Dallas police spokeswoman.

"OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said of the death of 22-year-old Vernon Grant. ( / Associated Press)

Grant, of Duncanville, Texas, died later at a hospital. Hernandez said the other driver had minor injuries. Alcohol or drugs weren't involved in the accident, Hernandez said.

"This is a terrible loss for everyone associated with Oklahoma State University and the football family," Gundy said in a statement. "Vernon Grant was a terrific young man who had an infectious smile and a positive approach to everything he did. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and teammates."

Grant, a three-year starter, had 67 tackles, two interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries last season. He led Oklahoma State with nine tackles in the Alamo Bowl.

After arriving in Stillwater in 2002, Grant made a quick impact. He started the final seven games of his freshman season and finished fifth on the team with 62 tackles. He made eight more starts and played in all 13 of Oklahoma State's games in 2003, finishing second on the team with 89 tackles. An engineering major, he also was a success in the classroom with a 3.25 grade-point average.

"OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said in a statement. "Vernon Grant's smile could light up a room and his enthusiasm made him a great and dependable teammate. The irony of this is that it was Vernon Grant who taught us all the importance of inner strength and faith in time of personal tragedy."

bloodsunday · 05-24-2005, 01:20 PM

22 is way too young. RIP.

SoCalBronco · 05-24-2005, 01:25 PM

That really really sucks. RIP Vernon Grant and condolences to Ozo and the rest of the Oklahoma St. family.

SpringStein · 05-24-2005, 01:30 PM

Sad, sad.

I wonder how this will affect Darrent? Both being DB's and in the same class, they likely hung out together some.

Bronco LB 59 · 05-24-2005, 01:30 PM

"An engineering major, he also was a success in the classroom with a 3.25 grade-point average."

Forget the football player, society lost a bright and productive person. What a terrible story.

ozomulsion · 05-24-2005, 01:39 PM

Thanks SoCal. I'm truely speechless right now.

"OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said in a statement. "Vernon Grant's smile could light up a room and his enthusiasm made him a great and dependable teammate. The irony of this is that it was Vernon Grant who taught us all the importance of inner strength and faith in time of personal tragedy."

FADERPROOF · 05-24-2005, 02:44 PM

Just saw it on the Buckeye board, RIP Grant and condolences to the Grant family.

His last game was played against Ohio State, I remember him being involved in two big plays, where he tackled Ted Ginn to save a TD and tripped Ted Ginn up and made him change directions enough for another guy to tackle him to save a TD.

As Bronco LB 52 said, 3.25 GPA as an engineer, the world lost a bright future whether he played football or not.

ChampBailey24 · 05-24-2005, 04:38 PM

RIP man

05-24-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
ro_50 Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somewhere in Jersey Posts: 3,782	Oklahoma State's Grant killed in car accident My heart goes out to Grant's family and friends. Sad and tragic. My heart also goes out to Tatum Bell and Darrent Williams as well. Grant dies in car accident. Oklahoma State's Grant killed in car accident STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State safety Vernon Grant was killed in a car accident in Dallas, coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday. The 22-year-old Grant died Monday night after his car was broadsided while he attempted to cross traffic onto an interstate ramp, said Senior Cpl. Donna Hernandez, a Dallas police spokeswoman. "OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said of the death of 22-year-old Vernon Grant. ( / Associated Press) Grant, of Duncanville, Texas, died later at a hospital. Hernandez said the other driver had minor injuries. Alcohol or drugs weren't involved in the accident, Hernandez said. "This is a terrible loss for everyone associated with Oklahoma State University and the football family," Gundy said in a statement. "Vernon Grant was a terrific young man who had an infectious smile and a positive approach to everything he did. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and teammates." Grant, a three-year starter, had 67 tackles, two interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries last season. He led Oklahoma State with nine tackles in the Alamo Bowl. After arriving in Stillwater in 2002, Grant made a quick impact. He started the final seven games of his freshman season and finished fifth on the team with 62 tackles. He made eight more starts and played in all 13 of Oklahoma State's games in 2003, finishing second on the team with 89 tackles. An engineering major, he also was a success in the classroom with a 3.25 grade-point average. "OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said in a statement. "Vernon Grant's smile could light up a room and his enthusiasm made him a great and dependable teammate. The irony of this is that it was Vernon Grant who taught us all the importance of inner strength and faith in time of personal tragedy."

05-24-2005, 01:25 PM	#3
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,286 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	That really really sucks. RIP Vernon Grant and condolences to Ozo and the rest of the Oklahoma St. family. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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bloodsunday Ring of Famer Nothing lasts forever. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dove Valley Posts: 5,839 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	22 is way too young. RIP.

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SpringStein Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 2,733	Sad, sad. I wonder how this will affect Darrent? Both being DB's and in the same class, they likely hung out together some.

05-24-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	"An engineering major, he also was a success in the classroom with a 3.25 grade-point average." Forget the football player, society lost a bright and productive person. What a terrible story.

05-24-2005, 01:39 PM	#6
ozomulsion Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,596 Adopt-a-Bronco: The ladies man.	Thanks SoCal. I'm truely speechless right now. "OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors," athletics director Harry Birdwell said in a statement. "Vernon Grant's smile could light up a room and his enthusiasm made him a great and dependable teammate. The irony of this is that it was Vernon Grant who taught us all the importance of inner strength and faith in time of personal tragedy."

05-24-2005, 02:44 PM	#7
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	Just saw it on the Buckeye board, RIP Grant and condolences to the Grant family. His last game was played against Ohio State, I remember him being involved in two big plays, where he tackled Ted Ginn to save a TD and tripped Ted Ginn up and made him change directions enough for another guy to tackle him to save a TD. As Bronco LB 52 said, 3.25 GPA as an engineer, the world lost a bright future whether he played football or not.

05-24-2005, 04:38 PM	#8
ChampBailey24 Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Middle of Nowhere Posts: 2,536 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	RIP man