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Former Lobos offensive coordinator Magee dies at 59

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Jacksonville State offensive coordinator Calvin Magee, a former University of New Mexico assistant coach, has died at age 59.

Jacksonville State said the longtime college football coach died on Friday but didn’t release the cause of death.

New Jacksonville State coach Rich Rodriguez hired Magee in December, the fourth school where they have worked together.

“Our hearts are broken with the loss of our beloved friend Calvin Magee,” Rodriguez said. “Calvin was a great husband, great father and grandfather, great coach, great friend and great man. He impacted my life and the lives of so many others in such a positive way.