Former Locos Offensive Tackle Brandon Joyce Passes Away At 26
December 29, 2010 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Las Vegas Locomotives News Release
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Wednesday, December 29 - The United Football League family is saddened by the passing of former Las Vegas Locomotives offensive tackle Brandon Joyce.
Joyce, 26, was a professional football player for three years. Selected by Las Vegas in the 2009 UFL draft, he was a backup at right tackle for the Locos during their 2009 UFL championship season, seeing action in all six regular-season games and in the UFL Championship Game as the Locos achieved a 5-2 record under the leadership of head coach Jim Fassel.
Joyce was also a member of the National Football League's St. Louis Rams during the 2010 offseason and training camp, and began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008.
As a collegiate performer at Illinois State, Joyce started 22 games over two seasons, and was named All-Gateway Football Conference Newcomer of the Year as a junior. He transferred to Illinois State after starting his collegiate career at Indiana.
Joyce participated in Locos training camp in 2010, but was released due to injury prior to the start of the regular season. In recent months, Joyce had been going through a rehabilitation process.
Statement from UFL Commissioner Michael Huyghue:
"While we do not know the full circumstances, we are saddened by today's news of the passing of Brandon Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Joyce family during this tragic time. All who knew Brandon will miss him greatly."
Statement from Las Vegas Locos Head Coach / General Manager Jim Fassel:
"It is unbelievable. What an outstanding young man. A great young man, beyond being a football player. I loved him as a football player. He was just a great guy to have on the team. He always gave it his all. Just so tragic. It's just tragic. My heart goes out to his family."
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