The news hit the college football world hard on Thursday morning when Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland passed away at just 24 years old. For Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, the tragedy struck particularly close to home. Matt Rhule used the moment to deliver a message to his team about something far more important than football: being there for each other when it matters most.

Matt Rhule didn’t mince words when addressing reporters about Kneeland’s death. “It’s just awful, awful, awful news,” the Nebraska coach said, his voice reflecting the weight of the tragedy. He explained that he took the moment to sit down with his players and remind them about what really counts. “Rhule says he took this moment to remind his players to care about their teammates and the people around them—t

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