The Michigan State football family is in mourning after the untimely passing of former linebacker Adam Decker. His loss has left teammates and fans grappling with a profound sense of grief and nostalgia.

The words that Mannie used to describe the young man prove as to what type of person Decker was -- "Harworking," "unselfish," and '"tough yet loving'" -- accurately reflect how others perceived him on and off the football field.

Michigan State football lost a beloved member of it's community this week. Over the weekend, former MSU linebacker Adam Decker tragically passed away, a sad fact that was confirmed on Tuesday by former MSU strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie on social media.