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Texas football stars mourn the tragic death of Kobe Bryant

by
KP Kelly
January 27

The world lost a sports icon on Sunday, when Los Angeles Lakes legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash that took the lives of eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter.

The loss, however, was not contained to the world of basketball as Texas football standouts from past and present took to Twitter to pay their respects.

Man not Kobe… Prayers to his family and friends! #RIPMamba
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 26, 2020

I had the chance to watch Kobe Bryant practice at UCSD back in 2004 and then meet him in 2006 in New Orleans. His determination, work ethic, and competitive drive were unmatched. He inspired so many and his legacy… https://t.co/8qJCKwbVwY
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) January 26, 2020

Kobe you were my idol… period. Mentality through and through. Thank you. To your family, I wish y’all nothing but the very best. Prayers and thoughts with you don’t begin to describe what we want for y’all. Love and respect to #8 & #24 forever. #MambaMentality #Mamba
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 26, 2020

Man!!! No comment!! Sad🙏🏿😥 https://t.co/jlUEXQTWZa
— Vince Young (@VinceYoung10) January 26, 2020

Legends Live Forever 🙏🏿
— Duke Thomas (@Duke_Nukem21) January 26, 2020

Kobe,

Thank you for inspiring all athletes to dream bigger, work harder, and be greater.

Thank you for keeping young kids like me out of trouble, because we were too busy working to be just like you.

Thank you Kobe, just for being you. https://t.co/8tkKBQZmSq
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) January 26, 2020