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Honoring Demaryius Thomas

Last night Georgia Tech fans everywhere were met with sorrowful news. Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas passed away at the age of 33. He passed away in his home due to health complications from a seizure.

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Demaryius “Bay Bay” Thomas was an important figure to Georgia Tech and to football at large. Thomas came from West Laurens High School to Georgia Tech as a Wide Receiver in 2006 but after staying as a redshirt that year his career really began in 2007 where he caught 35 receptions for 558 yards and 4 touchdowns.