Philip Lutzenkirchen dies in car accident: Twitter sends their condolences
By Jack Crosby
Early Sunday morning, former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen was killed in an automobile accident at just the age of 23. He was a member of the 2010 Auburn national championship team that took the college football world by storm, and even caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the Iron Bowl against Alabama to send them to the SEC title game.
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Lutzenkirchen was one of the most beloved players in Auburn history. Wait, actually, he was one of the most beloved players in college football history, and you could easily see that with the outpouring of condolences that were sent out on twitter following the unfortunate news.
Prayers go out to all of the #Auburn family with the passing of Phillip Lutzenkirchen.
— Michael Langston (@MichaelWarchant) June 29, 2014
Lutz was the position coach for Jalen Harris who recently committed to Auburn. Was at the announcement, full of joy. Prayers for his family.
— Patrick Schmidt (@PatrickASchmidt) June 29, 2014
We need more Philip Lutzenkirchens in the world. He was a player that every fan base seemed to love. This is a sad day.
— Landon Howell (@landonhowell) June 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Phillip Lutzenkirchen. Very sad to hear that such a bright and wonderful young man is gone.
— James Coley (@CoachColey) June 29, 2014
Auburn's Kirk Sampson confirms Phillip Lutzenkirchen passed this morning. He was 23. Heartbreaking.
— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) June 29, 2014
Heartbroken about the passing of Philip Lutzenkirchen. Worked with he and his sister at CSS. Prayers to his family. Just awful news.
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) June 29, 2014
RIP Lutzenkirchen. Very very sad.
— Red Velvet Rick 🥋 (@RickMuscles) June 29, 2014
Thoughts are w family of Phillip Lutzenkirchen. Traded a bunch of DMs with him a few wks ago. Such a terrific spirit & great heart.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) June 29, 2014
It’s quite easy to see how much of an impact this young man had.