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sports2 years ago

"Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Passes Away Following Bicycle Crash"

Dartmouth College's head football coach, Buddy Teevens, has passed away at the age of 66, six months after being hit by a truck while cycling. Teevens' injuries proved too challenging to overcome, according to a statement from his family. Known for his innovative approach to making football safer, Teevens coached Dartmouth for 22 seasons and was a beloved figure in the football world. Dartmouth plans to honor his legacy and will proceed with their scheduled game on Saturday, dedicating it to Teevens.

via CNN|
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sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Coach Buddy Teevens Passes Away from Bike Accident Injuries

Buddy Teevens, a football trailblazer and legendary coach at Dartmouth, has passed away at the age of 66 from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident earlier this year. Teevens, known for his advocacy of player safety and inclusion in the game, was the first college football coach to eliminate live tackling from practices and pioneered the use of remote-controlled tackling dummies. He also hired women to his full-time staff, becoming the first college football coach to do so. Teevens' impact on the sport and his commitment to innovation will be remembered by the football community.

via The Athletic|
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sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens, 66, Remembered as Winningest in School History

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens, known for introducing innovative safety methods to the sport, has died at the age of 66 due to complications from injuries sustained in a bicycle crash in March. Teevens, the winningest coach in Dartmouth history, had two stints as head coach and led the team to multiple Ivy League championships. He was a pioneer in eliminating full-contact practices and hiring female coaches, and his impact on college football and the NFL was widely recognized. Dartmouth will hold a moment of silence in his honor before their upcoming game.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Undergoes Leg Amputation

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens had his right leg amputated and suffered spinal cord injuries after his bicycle was hit by a pickup truck going 50 mph last month. Teevens, who played quarterback for Dartmouth and who has coached the program for 23 seasons over two stints, has a 117-101-2 record with the Big Green, including 3-7 last season. Teevens, an advocate for implementing measures to decrease head injuries in football, has had Dartmouth remove live tackling in practices since 2010 to reduce the risk of concussions.

via ESPN|
#bicycle-accident#buddy-teevens#dartmouth
sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Loses Leg in Bike Crash

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens had his right leg amputated and suffered spinal cord injuries after a bicycling accident last month. Teevens, an "avid cyclist," is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility to continue healing. He has served as the head coach of the Big Green football team twice and has added five titles as a coach.

via USA TODAY|
#bicycling-accident#buddy-teevens#dartmouth
sports2 years ago

Dartmouth football coach loses leg in bike crash.

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens had his right leg amputated and suffered spinal cord damage after a bicycle crash in Florida last month. Teevens, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a road on a beach cruiser-style bicycle. He is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility. Teevens is the winningest head coach in Dartmouth history and has won five Ivy League championships.

via The Washington Post|
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sports2 years ago

Dartmouth football coach Teevens injured in bicycle accident.

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens lost his right leg and sustained spinal cord damage in a bicycle crash in Florida on March 16. The accident occurred when a pickup truck struck Teevens as he was attempting to cross a thoroughfare near the Atlantic coast. He was not wearing a helmet and was not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area. Teevens is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility to continue healing.

via Yahoo Sports|
#amputation#bicycle-crash#buddy-teevens
sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Loses Leg in Bike Crash

Dartmouth College football coach Buddy Teevens has lost his right leg due to a bicycle crash in Florida on March 16. Teevens was struck by a pickup truck while biking with his wife. The coach was cited for "failure to yield the right of way," and the driver was uninsured and driving at approximately 50 mph. Teevens is alert and communicating with his family and will be transferred to a rehab facility to continue healing.

via Valley News|
#amputation#bicycle-crash#buddy-teevens
sports2 years ago

Dartmouth football coach seriously injured in biking accident.

Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens suffered "serious" injuries after being hit by a car while cycling with his wife in Florida. The incident occurred when the couple was crossing A1A, and Teevens was not wearing a helmet. The crash report has not been finalized, and details of his injuries will only be released by the family. Teevens is the all-time winningest coach at Dartmouth and has also coached at Tulane and Stanford.

via Yahoo Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Football Coach Buddy Teevens Seriously Injured in Biking Accident

Dartmouth College football coach, Buddy Teevens, was struck by a pickup truck while bicycling home from a restaurant dinner in Florida, sustaining serious injuries and requiring hospitalization. The crash report noted that Teevens was not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area and was not wearing a helmet. The coach's extensive network of friends and acquaintances have expressed concern for him and his family. Associate head coach Sammy McCorkle is expected to be announced as the interim head coach.

via Valley News|
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