Tarleton Football Coach and former star LB Marc Martinez passed away following a car accident
Marc Martinez was an amazing linebacker for Tarleton State where he was a two-time All-LSC linebacker, capped off by his senior campaign when he topped the 100-tackle mark to lead the team. For his career, Martinez played in 35 games and was part of the 2013 Lone Star Conference Championship team.
The standout football player had recently became a coach for Tarleton State as well.
Martinez had just completed his sixth season as a full-time linebackers coach.
According to reports, Martinez was killed in a car accident.
Please keep his family and his players in your prayers.
Martinez helped EJ Speed get drafted by the Colts.
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