New Miami Hurricanes defensive line coach and assistant head coach Todd Stroud will be able to teach his players about adversity from first-hand experience. In 2015 Stroud was diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease amyloidosis.
The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson described amyloidosis as “a cancer-like blood disease caused from a buildup of protein in his organs.” Stroud’s initial diagnosis was 24-36 months to live. The Mayo Clinic has a more detailed description of amyloidosis.
“Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs.