Three former Louisville Cardinals Football players have pushed the old rivalry aside and have donated to help leviate the price of Jared Lorenzen’s funeral costs.
Jamon Brown has donated $5,000 through his foundation.
Lorenzen’s sudden passing due to health complications caused by heart and kidney issues struck a chord with former Louisville offensive lineman Jamon Brown.
Brown, currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons, once wore a New York Giants uniform, just as Lorenzen had done years earlier.
Through his Jamon Brown Foundation, Brown has donated $5,000 to the Lorenzen family to help cover the cost of the late quarterback’s funeral, which, according to his obituary, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Deion Branch and Chris Redman have also paid tribute to Lorenzen.
Two former Cardinal alumni who have stepped up to join Brown in honoring their school’s fallen rival include receiver Deion Branch, who played for the Patriots and Seahawks, and quarterback Chris Redman, previously with the Ravens and the Falcons.
“We wanted to be an example of how, no matter if you played for the blue or the red, how important it is for us to come together and support one another, both in and out of sports,” Brown said.
“The rivalry between the schools is intense, and it’s great, but at the end of the day, all that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you remember that we’re all in this game of life together, whether you played for the blue or the red.”
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