Northwestern State has canceled the remainder of its football season, citing the need to attend to the mental health of its players in the wake of the shooting…
Safety Ronnie Caldwell was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds by Natchitoches, Louisiana, police officers who responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex near campus on Oct. 12Northwestern State has canceled the remainder of its football season, citing the need to attend to the mental health of its players in the wake of the shooting death of safety Ronnie Caldwell.
“I don’t feel I can give my all to these players or this program,” Laird said in a statement released by the university. “Any coach will tell you that their players become like family. So, the loss of Ronnie was like losing a son. I love this program and this university and I know it will persevere and move forward with the competitive spirit that is at the core of our DNA.”
The university announced that defensive coordinator Weston Glaser would step in as interim head coach while the athletic department begins an immediate search for its next head coach.“I want to thank our team, family, friends and the whole Northwestern State community for your understanding of this difficult decision,” Jones said. “We appreciate your support during this challenging time.”
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