John Rodgers, the father of Eagles All-American offensive lineman Jake Rodgers, died Dec. 26.

John suffered a medical emergency in the stands of Roos Field in the final EWU game of the season against Illinois State University on Dec. 13.

Paramedics performed CPR while the game was stopped and were able to rush John Rodgers to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where he remained until his death.

Eastern Head Coach Beau Baldwin released this statement regarding the Rodgers family loss: “On behalf of the entire Eastern Washington University family and our football program, our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to Jake Rodgers and his family during this very tough time. Jake, his family and the memory of John have become a huge part of the Eagle football family these past two years, and we will reach out to help in any way possible now and in the future. We will be there for them.”