Tragedy struck the Florida International Golden Panthers last night when it was announced that former defensive back Emmanuel Lubin had died in a car accident. Head coach Butch Davis and Lubin’s former teammates were heartbroken and have spent today expressing their condolences on social media.
There are no words.
We love you and we miss you. pic.twitter.com/jLuojbQbH2
— FIU Football (@FIUFootball) July 21, 2019
Butch Davis issued a statement earlier today on the news:
“Tragically, we lost a great young man in Emmanuel Lubin last night. He was a hard worker, great teammate and was respected and loved by his teammates, coaches and staff at FIU. His character, work ethic and leadership were instrumental in leading our program to success these past two seasons. Our football program is mourning his loss and we will honor Emmanuel every day moving forward. Our hearts and prayers go out to his friends and family.”
Fermin Silva was shaken by Lubin’s sudden death too:
This just took everything out of me bro like I can’t believe it still bra I’m gone miss you bro 😭💔 you always was G.V.O and had everybody laughing all the time like why this had to happen to you bro 😭 S.I.P 🙏🏾 @F15EMAN pic.twitter.com/ueNyr2BYy2
— SACKMASTER7️⃣ (@_SACKMASTER7) July 21, 2019
Silva played at FIU from 2015 to 2018, but he entered the transfer portal after this past season and will spend his last year at Marshall.
FIU releases statement on the tragic death of former defensive back Emmanuel Lubin, who started 13 games in 2018. Lubin, a North Miami Beach native, died in a car accident Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/CmJ0YIJHnv
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) July 21, 2019
Lubin was a four-year contributor for Florida International from 2015 to 2018. He was a local recruit from North Miami Beach, and he appeared in 45 games during his collegiate career. He was a starter in 2016 and 2018, and he finished his career starting a total of 23 games for the Golden Panthers.
Over the course of his career, Lubin recorded 86 tackles and picked off one pass. He was a key contributor for FIU last season, and his play was pivotal to the program winning a school record nine games and claiming the Bahamas Bowl.
According to reports, Emmanuel Lubin was pursuing a liberal studies degree at FIU, and he planned to continue his football career after receiving his degree. Lubin was just 21 years old at the time of his death, and the entire college football world mourns his passing.
H/T Miami Herald
