Overview
- Kurt Hester died Saturday hours before Houston’s 24-16 victory at No. 24 Arizona State, and the team dedicated the win to him.
- He was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma in February and initially given four to six weeks to live, with a recent infection leading to hospitalization.
- Hester visited the facility Thursday to deliver a final message, with Coach Willie Fritz and tight end Tanner Koziol lauding his influence and resolve.
- UH will honor him Saturday against West Virginia with black uniforms, #Unbreakable decals on helmets, field markings and a band tribute, with a Nov. 11 celebration of life set in Husser, Louisiana.
- The veteran strength coach served at Louisiana Tech, Tulane and D1 Sports Training and is survived by his wife, Seana, and children Sydney, Rieleah and Remy, as tributes from across college football continue.