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“It’s a stunning blow for our program and the uni-
versity,” said Head Coach Elvis Goddard. “Alex Moore
was an inspiration to everyone on this team. He was
totally committed to fight back from his injury and to
play to the very best of his God-given abilities. The only

solace we have is that Alex spent his last minutes on this
earth surrounded by his teammates—his football family,
preparing for the game he loved. I’m sure that his spirit
and memory will remain a vital part of this team.”
ESPN football analysts had projected Moore as a late
first-round or early second-round pick in next year’s
NFL draft. Moore had no history of heart disease. He
is survived by his mother, Dorothy Moore, of Alachua.
According to published studies, approximately one

out of every 200,000 athletes dies due to unexpected
cardiac arrest each year. The event is usually precipitated
by physical activity.
“Alex was the hardest worker I ever knew,” said
Carter Gardner, who was Moore’s roommate and the
first to reach him on the practice field after he collapsed.
“Alex was holding on with everything he had. I could

see it in his eyes. He fought until his heart stopped beat-
ing. After the EMTs put Alex in the ambulance, we all
held hands in a circle and got down on one knee to pray.”
Funeral services for Alex Moore are scheduled for Fri-
day at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Alachua.
The Gators play their next game the following night
at home against Furman University.

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