He was applying the hit, which didn’t seem to be that bad although he landed oddly. He jumped right up, walked normally for three steps and dropped dead. Prayers for his family. They are bagging him and doing CPR.
Not sure if he is dead, the players are really devastated.
You used the wrong description. He did not drop dead he collapsed onto his back.
Blackdog,
I agree that this particular play didn’t look that bad. The initial hit facemask to facemask wasn’t different than hundreds of others every weekend. I thought maybe he drove his head into the ground on the continuation, but on replay, even that looked pretty normal. Maybe he twisted his neck oddly, or did in fact have a heart issue.
Whatever, prayers are in order for his health and his family.