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Philip Lutzenkirchen Dies in Accident

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn called Lutzenkirchen "a great player and competitor" and "a great teammate and friend off the field. This is a sad day for the entire Auburn family..."

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Metro Atlanta High Schools host Safe Driving Summits

Because roadways are a dangerous place for teens, Alpharetta High School participates in Safe Driving Summit.

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Safer Driving Priority at Alpharetta High School

An uptick in teen fatalities prompts participation in Safe Driving Summits in Metro Atlanta.

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More than 2000 Alpharetta High School Students Attend Safe Driving Summit

Georgia DOT and Lutzie 43 come together to bring Safe Driving Summit to Alpharetta High School.

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Summit Puts Glascock County Teens on a Route to Safe Driving

Middle school and high school students got a head start on learning safe driving habits during a summit Thursday in Glascock County.

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Father‘s choice after Auburn player tragedy: ‘You either walk away from faith or dive in deeper’

It was months after Philip’s death when Mike Lutzenkirchen formed the Lutzie 43 Foundation, its objective to inspire people to make good decisions as drivers.

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Highlighting the Faith Behind Lutzie 43

Michael Lutzenkirchen joins Truitt Radio to share the Lutzie 43 Foundation story and the faith that propelled the family and friends of the late Philip Lutzenkirchen to make a difference in road safety.

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Learn From Lutz

He was alone behind the wheel, cruising through the backwoods of Alabama in his Ford F-150 truck. On this blue-sky Saturday morning…

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Former AU Star’s Legacy Lives on Through Foundation

Mike Lutzenkirchen stops by the Paul Finebaum show to provide an update on the Lutzie 43 Foundation, created…

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Former Auburn Standout Philip Lutzenkirchen Dies

"Philip Lutzenkirchen was what every parent aspires their son to be," said Gene Chizik, Lutzenkirchen's coach from 2009-12. "My deepest sympathy is extended..."

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A Memorial, A Celebration of Philip Lutzenkirchen

Mike Lutzenkirchen bravely talked about losing his best friend. "There's a new tight end in Heaven. He catches everything," he said, remembering his son, Philip...

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The Big Kid

Nobody could find my brother. The guy is 6-3, 250 with this big goofy laugh that you can hear from miles away. He’s impossible to miss. But he was nowhere to be found..."

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