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Former Tennessee Football OC Mike DeBord Passes Away at 69

Former Tennessee Volunteers football offensive coordinator Mike DeBord passes away at the age of 69
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Former Tennessee Volunteers football offensive coordinator Mike DeBord passes away at the age of 69

The Tennessee fopotball tree unfortunately lost one of their former coordinators as Mike DeBord passed away at the age of 69. In a post made by his son, "Tyler DeBord," the son talks about how his father was a great man and how he was a great teacher. The quote was provided by The Detroit News.

“The world lost a great man today,” Tyler DeBord wrote. “He taught me so much in life, I am so grateful the good Lord blessed me with the best dad! He was a man of faith, an unbelievable dad, husband, grandpa, and man! For all his successes in life, he always stuck to his small town roots and never forgot where he came from. He had a great sense of faith, work ethic, love for family, football, and life. His loss will be felt by many because of the impact he had on everyone he touched. He loved fiercely, and we loved him!”

According to The Detroit News, DeBord passed away due to complications from a stroke, and funeral arrangements are pending.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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