Langston University Mourning Death Of Assistant Football Coach

The Langston University community is mourning the death of assistant football coach Darryl Mason after his sudden passing on Saturday.

According to the university, Mason had a medical emergency during football practice and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

However, to those who knew him, Mason was not just a coach. He was a father, a mentor, and even a friend, and his former players say Mason will be dearly missed, but it's his words of encouragement will always live on.

The university said beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, the institution will be offering counseling services to students, which will be held on the second floor of the Student Success Center.

Additionally, there will also be a therapy dog session available in the student union from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

University officials also said a memorial to honor Mason's memory is expected to be coming to the campus soon.