Former Iowa, NFL football player Sash dead at 27
Published 5:11 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2015
- This is a 2011 photo of Tyler Sash of the New York Giants NFL football team. This image reflects the New York Giants active roster as of July 29, 2011 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Fans and others mourn the solemn death of a Midwestern star football player whose talent took him all the way to the Super Bowl.
Tyler Sash, 27, was found unresponsive at his Oskaloosa, Iowa, home Tuesday morning by a family member who had come to walk his dog around 8 a.m., reports confirm. His cause of death, the state medical examiner says, remains undetermined, but an official autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
According to ESPN, Sash started 37 games for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes from 2007-10, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He was fourth all-time in interception return yardage in the Big Ten when he graduated, and his 13 picks were fifth-best in school history.
As a sixth-round draft pick in 2011, Sash appeared in 23 games with the New York Giants, showcasing his prowess before he was suspended in 2012 for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances and was cut by the Giants prior to last season, ESPN reported last year.
Prior to the suspension, Sash won the Super Bowl with the Giants in his first professional season in the NFL, a feat most players never achieve.
Despite his departure from the league, fans, former teammates and supporters have taken to Twitter in droves to remember Sash and offer their condolences.
We fought in many great battles together. Side by side. Don’t wish that upon anyone or any family. Beyond words. Always a Hawk. Rest easy
— Pat Angerer (@PAngererUSA) September 8, 2015
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
You were a true Hawkeye and a good friend Tyler Sash. You supported me and I did the same you won’t be forgotten brother
— Zach McCabe (@zacheryjmccabe) September 8, 2015
Heartbroken. Rest easy big guy. @TSash ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1i6T3c7FNO
— Molly Lewis (@molly_lewis) September 8, 2015
Sad news to hear of @TSash passing, he was a teammate growing up and a good friend. Someone that would always have your back.
— Jason Bohannon (@JBohannon12) September 8, 2015
Tyler Sash will be remembered for his skill on the field but I’ll remember his kindness to me after my injury RIP #9 pic.twitter.com/KkBP3WSfEQ
— Chris Norton (@chrisnorton16) September 8, 2015
From the day we met all we talked about was making plays for Iowa and together we did. I’ll love you forever brother. pic.twitter.com/KpwsGEu1oE
— DJK (@DJKoulianos15) September 8, 2015
Sad day for @Giants nation. We lost a great one today. Way too young. RIP Tyler Sash. God bless you and your family.
— Lawrence Tynes (@lt4kicks) September 8, 2015
Sash’s death is under investigation by the Oskaloosa, Iowa, Police Department, Mahaska, Iowa, County Coroner and State Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities say no foul play is suspected.
