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Can the CU Buffs turn their grief into motivation after Jyilek Harrington's tragic passing?

The entire football community is in shock following Jyilek Harrington’s sudden death. This unfortunate incident has left everyone in a state of disturbance ahead of his home opener against the Eagles. Following this, Colorado Buffs Athlete delivered a touching tribute to Jyilek Harrington after the tragic incident. Let’s know who is the player and what he has to say about this Jyilek’s tragic passing.

The fatal shooting of beloved football player Jyilek Harrington has unleashed a devastating wave in West Virginia. His sudden demise has shaken the whole football world. On September 13th, Colorado Buffs freshman quarterback Gavin Kuld posted a story on Instagram of the post shared by the Yellow Jacket. Gavin shared his heartbreaking tribute to Jyilek, saying, “Forever fly high.” Gavin also mentioned how ego and following gang traditions have led to the downfall of this generation. “Egos have ruined forever ruined, forever ruined this generation; put down the guns,” Gavin said. His story reflected how hard it was for him to process this enormous loss.

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Jyilek Harrington was shot and killed in Charleston Wednesday night ahead of his match against the Eagles. However, the local police have begun their investigation, and as of now, there are no suspects. This incident has raised several questions about the reason behind this brutal act. Jyilek Harrington was a key player for the Yellow Jackets. Last week, his exceptional performance led the team to a victory of 27-24 at Barton College. He had eight total tackles, including an impressive sack. Jyilek had a bright future ahead of him. This incident has come as a shock and has saddened the fans. The team paid their respects with a heartfelt post to the young player.

Yellow Jackets gave tribute to Jyilek Harrington

After this sorrowful incident, West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage spoke with Nexstar’s WOWK about Jyilek Harrington’s nature, saying “he was a wonderful person with a bright future.” Ericke further talked about his leadership qualities and spiritual inclination, as he always used to lead the team in prayers during practices.

His team Yellow Jackets took to Instagram to share their grief, saying, “Our community has suffered a significant loss with the death of student-athlete Jyilek Harrington. Jyilek was a dedicated student-athlete and community leader. Our deepest condolences go out to Jyilek’s family, friends, coaches, and teammates.” The team also honored Jyilek with a moment of silence before their football game against Carson-Newman University on Friday. Originally, WVSU had planned to play their first home game of the season against the Carson-Newman University Eagles on Thursday. However, after the tragic incident, the game got rescheduled to Friday in honor of Jyilek Harrington. Jyilek’s sudden demise has caused immense suffering for everyone close to him. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.