Bucs Win Sunday Featured Remarkable Coincidence After Death of GM Jason Licht's Father
By Chris Pyo
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams in a wild game Sunday that ended with a score of 55-40, sealed by the quick hands of Ndamukong Suh.
Sadly, Jason Licht, the Buccaneers general manager, was unable to be in attendance for his team's big win, as his father suddenly passed away at the age of 80 the night before.
And the team did everything in their power to make him feel included in the aftermath of the victory.
Bucs had GM Jason Licht on Facetime in locker room after game, gave him a game ball. His father Ron died suddenly last night, so Licht wasn’t in attendance today. Mike Evans said they played the game in his memory today.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 30, 2019
Licht left the team from LA and flew back to Nebraska, where his family was congregated. According to multiple members of the Bucs, the game was played in Licht's father's honor, and the game ball was given to Licht via FaceTime.
Ron Licht grew up in Nebraska and was a massive Nebraska football fan. His favorite Cornhusker of all time just happened to be Ndamukong Suh, the defensive lineman who returned a fumble for a touchdown to solidify the win for the Bucs.
?? moment in the @Buccaneers
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) September 30, 2019
locker room after the game. The team FaceTimed w/ GM Jason Licht, who lost his father suddenly yesterday, and celebrated the win.
Licht’s father, who fell ill at yesterday’s Nebraska game, had an all-time favorite Husker...
Ndamukong Suh. @gmfb
That can't just simply be a coincidence.
Our sincerest condolences to Jason Licht and his family. May Ron Licht rest in peace.