Northwestern State is canceling the rest of its football season in the aftermath of the death of safety Ronnie Caldwell.
The FCS Demons, who compete in the Southland Conference, announced the development Thursday in a press release which also announced the resignation of coach Brad Laird.
“Due to the loss of Ronnie and the emotional burden it has caused me, I don’t feel I can give my all to these players or this program,” Laird said in the statement. “Any coach will tell you that their players become like family, so the loss of Ronnie was like losing a son. I love this program and this university and I know it will persevere and move forward with the competitive spirit that is at the core of our DNA.”
