Former Running Back Cedric Benson Dies

Running behind Cedric Benson soared to stardom as a Texas Longhorn fable was 36 years aged when he died in a motorcycle pile-up Saturday night, Aug. 17, 2019.

Police in Austin, Texas reported a minivan was attempting to cranky an intersection when it strike a motorcycle, according to CNN associate KXAN. Benson and a lady were both conspicuous passed during a scene.

Sunday, a Chicago Bears tweeted, “Our condolences to a friends and family of former Bears Cedric Benson, a 4^th altogether breeze collect in 2005 and member of a 2006 NFC Champions Team.”

Hours before a deadly crash, Benson posted a design of a motorcycle on Instagram. The heading read, “My Saturday evening.” The heading was surrounded by hearts.

Benson rushed for over 1,000 yards in any of his 4 seasons during Texas and is a 9^th-leading rusher is college football story with 5,540 yards.

He had 64 career rushing touchdowns, that is a second in propagandize history. As a nation’s tip using back, he won a Doak Walker Award for rushing for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns. In 2004, Benson also warranted All-American honors.

The University of Texas football group sent out a twitter saying, “Very unhappy with a flitting of Longhorn Legend Cedric Benson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and a village of lettermen. He will be missed.”

Benson’s college manager settled that Benson was one of their favorites. He called him a “true spirit.” Out of all a players they have coached, Benson was one of a toughest.

Additionally, Benson played in a NFL for 8 years. He rushed for over 1,000 yards 3 times while personification for 3 teams. He finished with 6,017 career rushing yards and 32 touchdowns.

By Jeanette Smith

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CNN: Former NFL actor and Texas Longhorns star Cedric Benson dies in a motorcycle crash

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