Former Michigan cornerback Zia Combs dies of heart attack at 44

Former Michigan cornerback Zia Combs died on Oct. 12 from a heart attack. He was 44. A funeral for Combs was held Tuesday at ...

Former Michigan football DB Zia Combs, whose career ended with neck injury, dead at 44

"Michigan man, roommate and teammate, one of my best friends," Wolverines WR coach Ron Bellamy said of Zia Combs, who died ...
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Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy reflects on Zia Combs’ strength, legacy after career-ending injury, death

Michigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy expressed gratitude for the ...

Michigan WR coach Ron Bellamy honors legacy of late teammate, roommate and friend

Former Michigan football cornerback Zia Combs died on Oct. 12 of a heart attack at 44 years old, as reported by the Detroit ...

Ron Bellamy remembers Zia Combs, his Michigan football teammate and roommate

Ron Bellamy speaks Oct. 22, 2025 about Zia Combs, his former Michigan football teammate and roommate, who died at 44 years ...
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‘Put your big boy pants on’: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy talks rivalry, intensity, details in MSU game

Michigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy discussed his experience in the ...
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Michigan football coach honors late teammate Zia Combs before rivalry game

Michigan receivers coach Ron Bellamy will experience the Wolverines-Spartans rivalry for a ninth time on Saturday, but that’s not what was on the forefront of his mind Wednesday afternoon. The ...