Sports world reacts to death of former USC, NFL running back Joe McKnight
Joe McKnight, who played running back for the USC Trojans in college and for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, was shot and killed in a reported road rage incident in New Orleans on Thursday. He was 28. Upon news of his death, remembrances and condolences began pouring in via Twitter:
#FightOnForever Joe McKnight.
The former USC running back was shot and killed today in Louisiana. https://t.co/6gPTBCHz5A
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 1, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the senseless passing of Joe McKnight today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) December 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe McKnight and his family.
This is a heartbreaking loss.
— #Chiefs (@xChiefsKingdom) December 1, 2016
Man that's crazy RIP Joe McKnight..
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) December 1, 2016
We need better vibes #504
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016
Everybody in the world wanted to be @ReggieBush , us in New Orleans wanted to run the ball like Joe McKnight.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016
Damn, Rest In Peace Joe. pic.twitter.com/fX9Qh4lEVZ
— Silas Redd Jr. (@ThirdEyeSi_) December 1, 2016
I just heard Joe McKnight was shot and killed today over road rage in La.
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) December 1, 2016
RIP my brother Joe McKnight this one hurts bad
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) December 1, 2016
RIP joe mcknight #504GOAT
— robert kelley (@_2eight) December 1, 2016
Saddens me to hear the news about Joe McKnight. Our prayers go out to the McKnight family.
— Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) December 1, 2016
News about Joe Mcknight is devastating. Just at a loss of words!
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) December 1, 2016
Just got a message saying my former teammate Joe McKnight was killed today. This hurt to the heart. I can't stop crying. #RestInPeace
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 1, 2016
Rest In Peace to one of my all time favorite Trojans Joe McKnight … Gone way too soon and I'll pray for your family! Sad man, just sad.
— Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) December 1, 2016
Sending my condolences to Joe McKnight and his entire family ???????? . #HeavyHeart @USC_Athletics
— Frostee Rucker (@theorganicfrost) December 1, 2016
RIP Joe McKnight … Prayers up 2 the family..????????????????????????
— Demaryius Thomas (@DemaryiusT) December 1, 2016
Crazy to hear about joe….as good as they come as a person….rest easy
— Dontari Poe (@PoeMans_dream) December 1, 2016
Rest in Peace joe, He was a solid brother I had nothing but respect for him. Another senseless… https://t.co/GZAu1qxBkB
— Willie Colon (@willcolon66) December 1, 2016
Damn…just reading the news about Joe McKnight! Just senseless violence man, great teammate & sense of humor. Rest in power….
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) December 1, 2016
Rest In Peace to my bro Joe McKnight…this is unbelievable. Fly with the angels bro and rest in paradise. Heaven gained a real one today.
— Damon Harrison (@BigDame900) December 1, 2016
Can't believe my boy gone S.I.P Joe McKnight
— Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) December 1, 2016
