Shane Irwin Ends Football Career
6/9/2022 3:01:00 PM | Football
BOISE, Idaho - Shane Irwin, a key member of the Boise State football team over the last two seasons, is medically retiring from football, Bronco Head Coach Andy Avalos announced, Thursday.
Irwin appeared in 18 games at defensive end for Boise State, including 11 starts, and was named Mountain West Second Team in 2020.
"My heart goes out to Shane and his family," Avalos said. "It's unfortunate to see his career end due to injury. He truly embraces what it means to be a Bronco and embodies the culture and brotherhood within our program."
Irwin added, "Words cannot describe how thankful I am to have been a part of this program for the past few years. Thank you to my coaches and teammates for the unforgettable memories, and for supporting me along my college football journey.
"Although this is not the way I would have liked things to end, I am extremely grateful for the experiences and am looking forward to representing Bronco Athletics in my next chapter of life. Go Broncos!"
Irwin recorded 65 tackles, including 12 for loss, nine sacks and three forced fumbles. He would have been a sixth-year senior for the Broncos in 2022.
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