Oregon, Pac-12 community mourn loss of Spencer Webb
On Thursday, Oregon athletics announced the tragic passing of tight end Spencer Webb, releasing a joint statement from athletic director Rob Mullens, head coach Dan Lanning and its entire football program.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Spencer Webb. Our hearts go out to his family, teammates, and friends at such a difficult time. We will miss Spencer greatly."
A former all-state player at Sacramento's Christian Brothers High School, Webb caught 31 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns with the Ducks, including a viral TD grab against Auburn in Oregon's 2019 opener.
HE GOT MOSSED!@oregonfootball's Spencer Webb went way up over the defender for this TD catch 😤 pic.twitter.com/druS3bV4A3
— ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2019
Above that, Webb made a positive impact on others, evidenced by the outpour on social media after the news of his death broke.
Oregon governor Kate Brown
This is heartbreaking news. Dan and I send our sincerest condolences to Spencer’s family, friends, and teammates, and the rest of the @oregonfootball and @uoregon community. https://t.co/nn7dvXGPeh
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) July 14, 2022
Oregon State head football coach Jonathan Smith and the OSU program
We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Spencer Webb.
On behalf of all of us at Oregon State, our thoughts and prayers are with the Webb family and Oregon Football community during this difficult time.
— Jonathan Smith (@Coach_Smith) July 14, 2022
We join the Oregon Football community in mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Spencer Webb. Our condolences and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time. https://t.co/T29Lvelb4F
— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) July 14, 2022
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning
🙏 So full of life in every moment of the day. Your smile and energy will be missed Spencer. I love you!
— Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) July 14, 2022
Pac-12 Networks analyst Yogi Roth
He was never going to be defined by circumstances out of his control and seemed to find and bring joy wherever he went. This man is gone far too soon & sending all he impacted so much love. Let’s continue to tell/share his story. 🙏🏼❤️@Pac12Network
— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) July 14, 2022
Washington State head football coach Jake Dickert
Our thoughts and prayers go out to @CoachDanLanning and the whole @oregonfootball family. @WSUCougarFB sends our deepest condolences to all of Spencer Webb’s family and friends for a life gone to soon. #RIP
— Jake Dickert (@CoachDickert) July 14, 2022
Former Oregon and current San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead
Rest easy lil bro @spencer_webb_18 . Great young man with a promising future gone too soon . 😔 pic.twitter.com/3jmQHmekL8
— Arik Armstead (@arikarmstead) July 14, 2022
Former Oregon and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenjon Barner
Rest in paradise @spencer_webb_18 pic.twitter.com/kYOplXHWmf
— Kenjon Barner (@KBDeuce4) July 14, 2022
Oregon head baseball coach Mark Wasikowski
Spencer Webb…dude hit me up every morning about how he would be our best pitcher. Praying for the Webb family, friends, and @oregonfootball players, staff 🙏. #GoDucks
— Mark Wasikowski (@CoachWazUO) July 14, 2022
Washington football program
Our deepest condolences to Spencer Webb's family, friends, teammates and the entire Oregon community. https://t.co/mCYTtP247f
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 14, 2022
Cal football program
Our hearts are with @oregonfootball and the family, friends, and teammates of Spencer Webb during this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Spencer. https://t.co/6X8akGQq90
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) July 14, 2022
Arizona football program
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) July 14, 2022
Arizona State football program
Our thoughts are with Oregon Football, friends, and family as we mourn the loss of Spencer Webb. https://t.co/kJN0TP6SCO
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) July 14, 2022
Our hearts are with @oregonfootball and the family, friends, and teammates of Spencer Webb during this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Spencer. https://t.co/6X8akGQq90
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) July 14, 2022
Former Utah wide receiver Britain Covey
Heartbroken to hear about Spencer Webb. He seemed like an amazing person and loved by all. It’s #GoDucks tonight - there are few things as difficult as losing a teammate. Many prayers being sent to his friends and family 🙏💚 #18
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) July 14, 2022