The Mississippi State University family lost one of its Bulldog members Friday night in a fatal car accident.
According to a university press release, Keith Joseph Jr., MSU freshman defensive lineman for the Bulldogs and his father Keith Joseph Sr. were killed in the tragic accident while traveling to attend Keith Jr.’s former Pascagoula High School teammate’s football game.
Keith Sr. played football for the Bulldogs as a linebacker from 1989-92.
MSU Athletic Director Scott Stricklin released a statement via Twitter Friday night that expressed his shock and sadness at hearing the news.
“ Words can’t express the sorrow we feel by having lost not one, but two members of the Bulldog Family, Father and son. I was a classmate of Keith Sr. & took pride in having Keith Jr. follow in his dad’s footsteps at MSU. Both will be missed greatly. It’s such a tragic reminder that life is precious, and every day is a gift from God. Hug those you love tonight.”
Head Coach Dan Mullen also released a statement Friday night via Twitter that highlighted the great person and asset to the Bulldog community Keith Jr. Jr. was.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic loss of Keith Jr. and his father. Keith has such a promising future as a Bulldog following in the legacy started by Keith Sr., who played for our program 25 years ago. Keith was a great student, a hard worker and a great teammate to all of us. With heavy hearts, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Joseph family, our entire Mississippi State community and all of the lives these Bulldogs touched,” Mullen’s statement reads.