College sports lost one of their own this week with the sad news that David “Diamond Dave” England, the legendary athletic trainer for the Arkansas Razorbacks has passed away. For over 35 years, Diamond Dave was the go-to guy for hundreds of Razorback athletes. Now, prayers are pouring down for the late Dave as Arkansas basketball head coach gives a beautiful tribute to the former Auburn legend.

Dave is one of the OGs of the program. His legacy stretches back to the 1994 NCAA National Basketball Championship, a moment he often cited as a top memory from his career with the team. Although he officially retired from his head trainer role with the basketball team in 2019, but stuck around as the Director of Sports Medicine. That tells you how much this Auburn program meant to him. As soon as the news was publicly put; tributes have been pouring in from former players, coaches, and staff who remember him not just for his expertise, but for his heart. They are all calling him a “true Razorback legend” and it’s easy to see why.