Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner dies at 59

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Terry Hoeppner, hired to revive Indiana University's foundering football program, died Tuesday of complications from a brain tumor, just two seasons into a rebuilding program that energized fans. He was 59.

Hoeppner, who had two brain surgeries in 18 months, spent the last four months on medical leave. He died at 6:50 a.m. at Bloomington Hospital with his family at his side, school spokesman J.D. Campbell said.

Officials at a team meeting informed players taking summer classes about their coach's death and those out of town were called. Receivers coach Billy Lynch, son of interim coach Bill Lynch, described the meeting as tearful.

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Wow, this is a complete shocker....Very very sad news. I thought Terry was getting better. He was starting to rebuild that horendous Indiana football program, and he worked so hard on it. Truely a shame, RIP