University: Workout procedures followed before player death

KENT, Ohio (AP) Kent State's athletic department says its trainers and coaches followed the right procedures during an offseason workout in June after which a

KENT, Ohio (AP) Kent State's athletic department says its trainers and coaches followed the right procedures during an offseason workout in June after which a freshman football player died.

The school in northeast Ohio did say Monday that it has fired a football strength and conditioning coach who was at the workout because it found he had given false information about his certification.

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Kent State officials say the other staff members overseeing the conditioning session were properly certified.

Freshman offensive lineman Tyler Heintz died following a morning workout on June 13. A final autopsy report on his death is expected within the next few months.

The university says paramedics transported Heintz to a hospital following conditioning drills.