Utah State football is mourning the death of one of its student-athletes. When students join, they become part of a new brotherhood and family, dreaming of that one play where they score a last-second touchdown or spectacular kickoff return. No one plans to hear of the tragic passing of one of their teammates.
Life became very real for USU late Saturday evening when they were informed that football athlete Andre Seldon Jr’s body was discovered dead. Anyone’s loss is hard to face, but when it is someone known by many in the prime of life, it is harder. Seldon Jr was 22.
A Tragedy At Porcupine Reservoir
20 miles south of the university lays Porcupine Reservoir, where there is a rock cliff where you can jump into the water. Phillip Perez of Logan was with some friends making their way toward that location when he heard someone screaming for them to call 911. He was one of the many who strived to find Andre. Perez said,
We swam over a little as quick as we could try to see what was going on. People were already diving in the water because they said that somebody had jumped in and (had) come up, but it was for a second like they were treading water and then went back down.
Andre had leaped from the rock edge and dove but never resurfaced. Deputies received a call at around 2:20 pm local time. After a frantic search by several brave individuals, later that evening at 9:05 pm, USU officials were informed that the Utah Department of Public Safety dive team had found Seldon’s body.
Seldon came to Utah State and joined the football team over the summer, and he was already prepared to start classes in the fall semester. Before joining USU, he was an exemplary player for two seasons at New Mexico State University and two more seasons for Belleville High School in Michigan.
Reaction From The USU Community
While playing for New Mexico State, Seldon was team captain and played in 28 games. He contributed two interceptions and 98 tackles. No matter how long he had been with USU, he was an Aggie. There are also favorable words passed on by Nate Dreiling, Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator,
Our football program is heartbroken to have to endure the loss of one of our own. Having had a previous relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you he was an incredible person and teammate. Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we grieve with them over this tremendous loss.
USU and the local community are offering emotional and mental support programs. All students and staff who would like help are welcome to use Utah State’s CARE program and Counseling and Psychological Services. Athletic staff members are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program.
Andre Seldon Jr., like everyone else, is important. Our sympathies and condolences are with his family, friends, teammates, and fellow students. A story like this reminds us to always be careful in and around water because things can go south pretty quickly. Unfortunately, even if you are a college athlete, tragedies like this can happen. May we take this moment and opportunity to appreciate life and what we each have to offer Andre.
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