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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants\' Tyler Sash (39) takes a moment before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis. Former Iowa football star Tyler Sash, who later player two seasons with the New York Giants, has died, according to the Iowa State medical Examiner\'s office. Sash, who won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in 2011, was 27. No cause of death has been determined, but an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Iowa to honour former star Tyler Sash during Iowa St game; services set in hometown

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa will honour former star safety Tyler Sash by switching out one of its “Tigerhawk” decals for Sash’s No. 9 for Saturday’s game at Iowa State.

The 27-year-old Sash was found dead Tuesday in his Oskaloosa, Iowa, home, about 3 1/2 years after he won a Super Bowl during his rookie season with the New York Giants.

Foul play isn’t suspected. The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s office said an autopsy conducted Wednesday revealed “no acute trauma” or evidence that he was killed by external force.

Sash starred for the Hawkeyes from 2007-10. As a junior in 2009, Sash picked off three Iowa State passes in a 35-3 win in Ames.

A memorial service is set for Friday at the Oskaloosa Community Stadium at the Lacey Complex in Oskaloosa. A private family burial will follow. Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa is handling arrangements.

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