Orlando Predators Coach Killed In Crash

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The head coach of the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators has been killed in a car wreck.

Orlando Predators Coach Killed In Crash Officials say Fran Papasedero, 34, died last night. They say he lost control of his car, overturned several times and was ejected. It's not yet known if speed, alcohol or drugs contributed to the wreck. The crash was on Sand Lake Road near Kirkman last night. Eyewitnesses to the crash say the driver was zigzagging along the road.

Papasedero replaced Jay Gruden, the brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden, as the Predators coach in 2001 when Gruden returned to play quarterback for the team. Papasedero had been an assistant with the team for four seasons.

Sports Headlines By Email Sign-up Get Sports Headlines By Email Sports Headlines Papasedero guided the Predators a 12-and-4 record this season, and won one playoff game before being defeated by Tampa Bay June 7th in the league semifinals. The team also made the semifinals last season.