Our Susan Miller Degnan confirmed through the University of Miami that a brother of linebacker Jordan Futch was shot and killed. The details surrounding his death have not been verified, but Susan and I wanted to send our condolences as well as Futch's former high school coach Mark Guandolo.
"Jordan is a very respectful kid with a really good heart," Guandolo said. "And he's very talented. He has the ability to be very special. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. We are thinking of him."
Guandolo coached Futch for two years at Hollywood Chaminade and now coaches football at Cypress Bay High School. If you'd like to share your condolences feel free.
My condolences.
Posted by: UMFanatic | January 22, 2010 at 01:13 PM
God Bless the kid and his poor family for going through this tragedy.
Posted by: MRA | January 22, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Condolences from a true and true cane. May your family find peace somehow, through this trying period of sadness and despair.
Posted by: Jaime | January 22, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Sorry for your devastating loss.
Posted by: PinoyCane | January 22, 2010 at 01:35 PM
My condolences
Posted by: twitter.com/jb_112 | January 22, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Oh my. So sad.
Posted by: EastCoastCane | January 22, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Prayers for the Futch family.
Posted by: jacomo | January 22, 2010 at 01:42 PM
God Bless the Futch family. Our prayers are with them.
Posted by: CaneAtty | January 22, 2010 at 01:45 PM
as someone who does not know Jordan or his immediate family, but also as someone who is a part of the CANE family (B.A. 1973 & J.D. 1992), I offer my feelings of support and sadness at this tragedy to a member of my CANE family.
Posted by: expatinbrasil | January 22, 2010 at 01:58 PM
God Bless and my condolences go out to his family.
Posted by: raul | January 22, 2010 at 02:05 PM
It's always heartbreaking to hear of a young life being cut short by unnecessary violence. My thoughts and prayers are with Jordan Futch and his family during this difficult time.
Posted by: Jose T. | January 22, 2010 at 02:14 PM
my prayers go out to you and your family Jordan
Posted by: JT | January 22, 2010 at 02:14 PM
wow... Very sad news... My prayers are with you Jordan and your Entire family during these difficult times.
Posted by: BigDawg | January 22, 2010 at 02:18 PM
My prayers got out to you and your family in this time of great sorrow.
Posted by: TheLastSociety | January 22, 2010 at 02:27 PM
damn...thats terrible
Posted by: cubancane | January 22, 2010 at 02:41 PM
prayers to the futch family
Posted by: emilio | January 22, 2010 at 02:55 PM
unbeleivable that it takes a murder for you people to become human. all the um fan base does is complain, but they're never around to help. where is your support?
Posted by: bradleyfork | January 22, 2010 at 02:56 PM
God Bless you and your family Jordan.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | January 22, 2010 at 02:57 PM
My prayers for the family in their time of need.
Posted by: Michael Kray | January 22, 2010 at 03:01 PM
May GOD be with you all
Posted by: memphiscane | January 22, 2010 at 03:09 PM
So sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy.
A young life taken away so soon
Thoughts and prayers go out to Jordan and his entire family
Posted by: Sebastian(2001U G.O.A.T.) | January 22, 2010 at 03:15 PM
May God Bless Jordan and his family. My prayers are with you and your family, even on the West Coast of Florida. Jordan is a TRUE CANE (defined as: one who considers no other schools to commit to except The U). I'll take his 3 star Cane attitude anyday on the field against the Gayturds' overhiped 5 star recruits.
Posted by: UCane305 | January 22, 2010 at 03:21 PM
My prayers go out to Jordan and his family
Posted by: Canesfan8228 | January 22, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Lord give the Futch family the peace and comfort they so desperately need in this hour of need.
Posted by: Cane75 | January 22, 2010 at 03:58 PM
My condolances to the Futch family...I feel sorry for whatever offensive or special teams player comes across Mr. Futch next year...your gonna get your head taken off...
Posted by: Joe | January 22, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Ah, man. I could not even imagine losing my brother.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Futch family and friends!
Posted by: 360Cane | January 22, 2010 at 04:48 PM
condolences to jordan and his family.
Posted by: ooster | January 22, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Senseless ... Prayers and condolances to the Futch and Cane families.
Posted by: A Gator ... | January 22, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Stand up young man, god is by your side.
Posted by: kenyan | January 22, 2010 at 05:05 PM
My sincerest condolences to Futch and his family and friends. God Bless.
Posted by: Al | January 22, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Jordan, my most sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and your family during this your time of sorrow....Be strong in the Lord and know that you're not alone. The entire Cane Nation is with you!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | January 22, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Jordan, May God bless you and your family in this time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Hurricane family suffers with you.
Posted by: spydercane | January 22, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Jordan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lean not on your own understanding but that of the Lord your God he will always see you through tough times.
God Bless.
Mike and Jennifer Burke
Dallas, TX
Posted by: Mike B | January 22, 2010 at 05:40 PM
God Bless !
Posted by: BertDawg | January 22, 2010 at 05:55 PM
Jordan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of suffering and loss! Stay strong and know you are not alone!!!
Posted by: 305 Cane Fan | January 22, 2010 at 06:03 PM
our thoughts are with jordan and his family
Posted by: dlevin | January 22, 2010 at 06:40 PM
Sorry for your loss Jordan
Posted by: Mg050 | January 22, 2010 at 07:19 PM
I'm very sorry to hear that Jordan. Just know that God is with you and he will give you peace. I will pray for you and your family. God Bless.
Posted by: AJ | January 22, 2010 at 07:43 PM
As with everyone else, I am deeply saddened by this, and I hope Jordan and his family can find solace in each other. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
Posted by: ChicagoCane | January 22, 2010 at 08:02 PM
Jordan and family, my heartfelt condolences on the tragic and senseless loss of your brother. May you and your family find comfort in your cherished memories and time spent together.
Posted by: Cane4Life | January 22, 2010 at 08:08 PM
May you,Jordan, and the Futch family find the comfort of the lord in such a character testing moment. Arise, pray, remember always your brother happy face and honor him. God bless you!
Cane Family
Posted by: BoriCane76 | January 22, 2010 at 08:37 PM
My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Eli | January 22, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss Jordan. Stay strong for your family, they will need you now more than ever.
Posted by: SC Cane | January 22, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Jordan I know you and your family are going through some tough times right now. I pray that you find comfort in the Lord and that you look to Him for peace within.
May God bless you all!
Posted by: Canatic | January 22, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Jordan:
We are all family here. I wish you incredible amounts of courage in dealing with this terrible loss. We love you man.
Vlady in L.A
Posted by: Vlady in L.A. | January 22, 2010 at 10:21 PM
i knew jordan...we went to middle school and rode the same bus together.....my prayers go out to him and his family..i know his little sister also =[.... they're nice kids and no one deserves to lose a loved one like that.
Posted by: Jade | January 22, 2010 at 10:39 PM
We're behind you and your family Jordan and always will be. It's just a canes thing, we always look out for eachother
Posted by: Boxcanesxbo | January 22, 2010 at 11:01 PM
My prayers are with you and your family Jordan. The U family is behind you and yours.
Posted by: Clark | January 22, 2010 at 11:05 PM
My prayers are with u Futch and your family all your fans out here in LA will be praying for u God bless
Posted by: Chris Kelley | January 22, 2010 at 11:14 PM
What a senseless tragedy! - my prayers go out to Jordan and his family.
Posted by: Canes1 | January 23, 2010 at 02:06 AM