Former Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro dies in hunting accident [Video]

Lazzaro graduated in 2019 and then served in the U.S. Army, where he earned the rank of sergeant.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan — A former quarterback for the Central Michigan University football team has died.

According to his obituary, Tommy Lazzaro died in a hunting accident on Sunday, Dec. 22. He was 27 years old.

Lazzaro is originally from Monument, Colorado, where he previously went to Dodge City Community College. He played four seasons for the Chippewas.

He graduated in Dec. of 2019 and then served in the U.S. Army, where he earned the rank of sergeant.

A celebration of life is happening Saturday in Florida with full military honors. You can find details here.

Adam Jaksa, the “Voice of the Chippewas,” said he will remember Lazzaro “always had a big smile on his face.”

Jaksa explained that in 2018, Lazzaro moved to Michigan believing he would be a starting quarterback. Coach McElwain did not start him, but …