Kirk Ferentz 'Incredibly' Saddened By Sudden Death Of Former Iowa Player

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Former Iowa football player Cody Ince passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. He was just 23 years old.

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When Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz heard about the passing, he was devastated.

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“I am incredibly sad to hear about Cody Ince’s sudden passing,” Ferentz said.

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"Cody was a tremendous young man, valued teammate, and contributor to our program.

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He loved football, fishing, and hunting, and believed in the importance of family and friendships.

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Cody was just beginning this next chapter of his life and was about to be married.

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Mary and I are heartbroken for his fiancée, his family, and all his friends who knew and loved him.

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All of us in the football program – his coaches and teammates – are mourning his loss.”

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A Celebration of Life for Ince is planned for Sunday, Jul. 23.Our thoughts are with Ince's family and friends.

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