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Former Arizona football assistant John Rushing dead at 48

John Rushing, a former assistant coach for the Arizona Wildcats during Kevin Sumlin’s first two seasons, has passed away at the age of 48.

Barry Bolton of 247Sports is reporting that Rushing died Friday morning in Tucson, possibly of a cardiac event, though no official cause of death has been given.

#RIP to my dear friend, Coach John Rushing. I will miss your humor, camaraderie, kindness and friendship. What I wouldn’t give to hear you say, “what’s up, OG?” one more time.