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Tragedy affects student-athletes - Oct 01, 2009 | 16:01:50
posted by: Molly Gallagher
The University of Utah is mourning the loss of members of its extended athletics family as two of its football student-athletes lost a combined eleven relatives as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Somoa and American Samoa earlier this week. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, sophomore defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, a Utah native, lost eight family members in the natural disaster. Junior offensive lineman Neli A'asa, born in Pago Pago, lost three. Head coach Kyle Whittingham told the Tribune, "It's a tragic situation and I don't know all the details, but I know a lot of our guys on this football team were affected by it. The phones have not been functioning. There has been some communication by internet and e-mail, but it's not a good situation." In the face of this terrible tragedy we are reminded of the vulnerability of student-athletes and their lives off the playing field. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. 
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I'm happy to say that I have Mr. Brand's signature on my diploma from IU. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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