Carl Torbush has died, according to the ETSU athletic department, although the exact cause of death has not been released. He died on Sunday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 72. Carl Torbush is a former American football coach who had a long and successful coaching career.
He started coaching in high school before going to college. During his career, he has coached at Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, and Carson-Newman College. He also served as the head football coach at Louisiana Tech University in 1987, the University of North Carolina from 1997 to 2000, and East Tennessee State University from 2013 to 2017. Overall, he has a 31-48 career head coaching record and spent 42 years as a college football coach.
Cause of Death and Obituary of Carl Torbush
Carl Torbush, a native of East Spencer, passed away quietly in his sleep on Sunday night, November 6, 2023. The ETSU athletic department released an official announcement of his death. Torbush was diagnosed with ALS last week, but a specific cause of death was not released. He had previously battled cancer. He was diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer in 2010 while serving as Kansas’ defensive coordinator, and he underwent surgery to address it.
He made a full recovery and returned to coaching before retiring in December 2017. Carl Torbush’s Wife, Janet, And Son Trey Torbush. Trey Torbush is the son of the late Carl Torbush and his wife Janet. Trey Torbush (born February 26, 1990) attended American Christian Academy before transferring to Carson-Newman, where he played football for the Eagles.
The Soccer Community Retaliates for its Loss
ETSU President Brian Norland said the late coach will be remembered for his vision and integrity. Norland praised Torbush’s leadership and advice as the school resumes its football program after a decade-long sabbatical. UNC’s Mack Brown revealed his thoughts on Torbush by writing on X (formerly Twitter).
“We lost a great man too soon. Coach Torbush has had a huge beneficial impact on the lives of many people. He enjoys the game of football, especially defense. Brown also cited Torbush’s position as the architect of one of college football’s best defenses during the 1996 and 1997 seasons at Carolina. Carolina Football also chimed in, writing on X to extend their sympathies to Coach Torbush’s family during this difficult time.
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