Florida’s record-setting QB Reaves discovered dead at home

Former Florida and NFL quarterback John Reaves, who finished his college career as the NCAA’s all-time leading passer and later struggled with drug and alcohol, has died. He was 67.

Reaves was found dead at his home Tuesday, according

College notebook

to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of death is being investigated.

At Florida, Reaves threw for a school-record 342 yards and five touchdowns in his first game, breaking the mark of 1966 Heisman Trophy winner Steve Spurrier. He left school as the NCAA’s all-time passer, throwing for 7,581 yards and an SEC record 54 touchdowns.

Reaves dealt with dependency for most of his 11-year career in the NFL.

Mississippi

Ken Webster and Detric Bing-Dukes were suspended for the season opener against South Alabama after being arrested and charged with shoplifting.

LSU

Offensive lineman Maea Teuhema, a two-year starter, has been suspended indefinitely. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron, described Teuhema’s offense as “a violation of team rules.”

Elsewhere

Longtime Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian died at the age of 94 at his home in Granger, Ind., where he lived with his wife of 68 years. Obituary, Page B-3.