YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Assistant Football Coach Fred Reed passed away Sunday, May 8, at the age of 54. Reed, who was the program's defensive pass game coordinator and safeties coach, was in his seventh year in Ypsilanti and 27th season overall in the coaching ranks.
"We are devastated to learn of Coach Reed's passing," said EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. "Fred was the ultimate model of a husband, father, friend, and coach. Our hearts go out to his wife, La'Shannon, his children, Amar'e and Khamara, and anyone who was lucky enough to have known him.