But Schuyler knows his friends are lost, he added. "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Maybe Coopers dad is wrong about calling the whole book a crook of bull but dont think for one second that Schuylers book isnt a vast exaggeration of the truth. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. Unitl then you ought to shut up abuot a subject you obviously know nothing about . PLAYBET @PLAYBET Jeff Gladney of Arizona Cardinals has died in a car crash at age 25. I truly feel for him and his family, butwhat an idiot. Hes not the only one who lost someone that day, and yet, no one else involved is publicly bashing the only guy who lived to tell the story. I applaud Mr. Cooper for saying something, Unless youve lost a kid, you have no idea what it feels like or how long it would take to grieve losing a kid. Was it a miracle? On top of that Mr. Smith seems to clearly believe Nick Shuylers account as if its gospel simply because he was the only survivor; yet himself stated that Nick story may not be quite the way it happened. Id cut him some slack and cut Schuyler the same for being mostly low profile since the accident. "A miracle," says the doctor who treated Schuyler. Schuylers account is very suspicious. A life? You better check your body temperature seems like your reasoning is suffering from hypothermia. After being drafted by the Buccaneers, he maintained residence in Tampa as he bounced from team to team and could constantly be found fishing on his boat. The Tragic Death of Chicago Bears Legend Walter Payton. We've had trouble communicating with them that far offshore.". My heart aches for Mr. Cooper, but this is pointless. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Their only choice is to cling to the hull and hope for rescue. 15 Football players who Nearly Died on the pitch. Crushed skull during practice game against. "Not Without Hope" is based on the true story of the boat accident that took the lives of three football players and left a fourth stranded at sea. And writing a book is about making money. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, September 23, 1895, Image 10", "Kennesaw State Quarterback Killed After 50 Shots Fired Into His Car", "The evening times. More than two years after Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper was lost at sea along with friends and fellow football players Corey Smith and Will Bleakley, Cooper's dad is saying he doesn't believe the only survivor's account of what happened. "I think he is aware of what happened to his friends," Rumbak said. This is a list of players of American football who died while still on a team roster. Do they know the truth? He is entitled to do so as a father and a parent. It was a sudden accident and I feel for his loss, but he doesnt have the right to defame folks. Nor is it poosible that the only person there could tell the truth. You are free to form your own opinion believe it or not. He definitely had that 'it'factor. You almost sound as bad as Mr. Cooper. Either come up with PROOF that you KNOW what happened, or LET IT GO. Oregon Football Star Spencer Webb, 22, Dies in Rock Sliding Accident After Hitting His Head Last year, Bruce said the list of violations included falling asleep during meetings and missing the. He finished the 2006 season with the team and was released the following year on July 27, 2007. Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Steelers on July 30, 2007. According to Schuyler, after the capsizing, he and the other three men, all wearing flotation devices, struggled overnight to remain on top of the capsized hull of the boat, with water reaching chest-high over the partially submerged hull and waves of approximately 6ft (1.83m). Jeez.Oprahpublishers..proceeds.blah blah blah, a father lost a son, he has every right to question it until he is in the place where he should have been before his son, i swear this site brings out the worst in people.. Its been TWO years. Former NFL linebacker and special teamer Marquis Cooper, who was a star at the University of Washington before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, certainly wasnt a household name and played for six different franchises during his short pro career. Coast Guard Capt. Register now! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Market data provided by Factset. "Still, I do think it's a miracle.". . A man has admitted a charge relating to the flight in which the Argentinian footballer Emiliano Sala was killed when the plane he was travelling in crashed into the sea off the Channel Islands. We'll never know exactly what went through the minds of those boaters fighting for their lives. "It's a reminder of how life is fragile," he said. FILE - Floodwaters slowly recede in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Lafitte, La., Sept. 1, 2021. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Grieving, venting, unable to let it go, what have you are not black and white issues, you stupid POS. more ghost-chasing. Hes questioning, among other things, whether Schuyler was even at sea for three days. For professional football players, the most common cause of death is vehicle crashes. If Schuyler isnt giving each family as much as the profits as he is making then I think the other parents have every right to speak out against him. Nick was the sole survivor and hes entitled to emblish a story as much as he wants to play the heroREALLY? We were on the phone because he was getting gas and he called me and so, that's just not like him for him not to call me back and for . Well, keep in mind his wife has tried to commit suicide while hes been busy on this skipe hunt for blame. What distinguished Schuyler - the youngest at age 24 - from the others? "Being that these guys are inexperienced, don't look just at 50 NM offshore, there might be a possibility that they wisened up and stayed close to shore, at least within visual of land," a Coast Guard officer wrote in one e-mail. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Anchored 70 miles from land, their 21-foot boat flips over in 15-foot seas and 30-mph winds. All four boaters were all athletes in their 20s in good physical condition. Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. While he had the chance to attend Arizona State University as his grandfather worked in the universitys athletic department, Cooper decided instead to take his talents to the University of Washington in 2000 and transitioned to linebacker. An Arizona Cardinals player tragically died in a car accident, a former University of Arizona football player is accused of murder, and the Arizona Coyotes are one step closer to finding a new . "The boat has not been recovered. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the club said in a. But these aren't your usual fishermen. The third man thought he saw land nearly two days after the boat capsized and decided to swim for it. I think the coast guard actully found him in the first hour, kept it a secret, sent out search boats and planes all over the place,found the boat and put him back on the boat and then let him there for 4 and 1/2 hours and then found him again and saved him. Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Darryl Floyd Stingley (September 18, 1951 - April 5, 2007) was an American professional football player, a wide receiver whose career was ended at age 26 by an on-field spinal cord injury. Schuyler's doctor said he hasn't seen signs of post traumatic stress yet and doesn't believe that Schuyler has fully grasped the gravity of the situation which is normal immediately after a crisis. Wichita State: most of the starting players and coaches, 31 in total, died in an airplane crash (1970). Soon after, they died. The project is very familiar to Teller, who shares close mutual friends with the victims. There is no murder. Marquis dad should just shut up because it looks like Marquis had a little blood on his hands from what the Coast Guard said. Anyone who claims there is something wrong with writing a book and telling a survival story and making money off it is an idiot People do it all the time. This can cause you to feel hot, and you start taking off your clothes. On October 31, 2006, Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. For college players, the most common cause of death is in-game and practice injuries. Over 20 young players from a Worksop football club completed 100 laps of their gardens in tribute to 11-year-old Alfie Humphreys - who died in his sleep last month. STARKVILLE, Miss. Dr. Mark Rumbak said the 24-year-old was in good condition but will remain in intensive care in case there are complications. The reason he doesnt want to believe the story is largely because Schuyler said that Marquis Cooper is the person who accidentally capsized the boat. Warren Moon has a theory about what happened, whatswiththehate says: May 22, 2011 11:33 AM. At a psychological level, exercise your optimism. schuylers condition was probly brought under control pretty quickly. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The survivors story wasnt credible to many two years ago, either. [7], The search for the three missing men was called off by the Coast Guard, but friends and relatives organized their own search. Hes not the only one who lost someone that day, and yet, no one else involved is publicly bashing the only guy who lived to tell the story. FOXNews.com's Catherine Donaldson-Evans and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Spinal cord injury sustained during 1909 game vs. Internal injuries sustained during a practice game, This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 23:31. For example, Bleakley's family said Schuyler told them that their son held on to the boat with his college teammate until he weakened and died. Schuyler has not responded to interview requests. @edgerinn: To understand Coopers position, you have to research this entire matter starting two years ago. iamtalkingsolistenandlearn says: It is not about how they died. Cooper was signed by the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2008, after linebacker Robert Thomas was placed on injured reserve. For starters, while hypothermia affects people differently, it always drains your strength and resolve and eventually induces delusions or what's known as "cold stupid." [1] He was born in Mesa, Arizona and in raised in Gilbert, Arizona, and attended Gilbert Junior High School and Highland High School, where he became an All-State player in football. LOSER! ", Lions running back Kevin Smith called Corey Smith "a good, quiet guy, who always put in an honest day's work.". By the way, what did he do with the sale of the book? Coast Guard via . Under his right mind thats probably true But under his medical condition? Marquis Cooper was taken in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft with the 79th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and remained with the team for two seasons, recording 27 tackles in 26 games with the team, mostly playing special teams, which he did throughout his career. More than two years after Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper was lost at sea along with friends and fellow football players Corey Smith and Will Bleakley, Coopers dad is saying he doesnt believe the only survivors account of what happened. Click here for more on this story from the St. Petersburg Times. I feel Mr. Coppers pain . In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. But as the night wore on, their will to survive appears to have weakened and the effects of hypothermia were likely setting in. Legal Statement. Camdan McWright, 18, was riding an electric scooter in the area of S. [2], Cooper was the oldest child of KPNX sportscaster Bruce Cooper and wife Donna. Fifth year Ottawa Gee-Gees defensive lineman Francis Perron died Saturday, shortly after his team's 11-10 loss to the University of Toronto Blues. November 6, 2021. The Coast Guard ended its three-day search for the men Tuesday at sunset, dashing hopes they might be found after rescuers plucked Schuyler from the Gulf of Mexico a day earlier. "This guy is very tough mentally. It just doesnt get any more disrespectful on his part. When I first heard the account when it happened it never sounded right to me. Hours later, the trip took a tragic turn as their boat capsized 70 miles from land. Kalabrya Haskins: "I'm in Pittsburgh, PA, I'm at home. Family and friends refused to give up the search for two NFL players and a third man missing four days in the Gulf of Mexico, enlisting private boats and planes to comb the waters off the Florida. What does the writer know? A Coast Guard boat approaches Nick Schuyler, a former University of South Florida football player, as he sits on a capsized boat March 2, 2009 in the Gulf of Mexico (Campbell/U.S. The four men left Clearwater Pass early Saturday in calm weather, but heavy winds picked up through the day and the seas strengthened, with waves of 7 feet and higher, peaking at 15 feet on Sunday. Not a member? It adds controversy to a terrible situation. A hobby? 5. Three private planes also flew over the endless stretch of water, according to Cooper's father. What I am sure about is, that the father has a right to speak his mind and can vent in any fashion needed to get over, or at least cope with his sons death. This guy probably wants a cut of the book sales. The same e-mail added that, "It might be worth considering getting the story out to media earlier than later more people on the lookout both on land and water." Born in Mesa, Arizona, in 1982, Marquis Cooper was the son of Bruce Cooper, who was an extremely popular sports reporter for KPNX, the NBC affiliate in the Phoenix area, for more than three decades. But was it really a miracle. Uche Nwaneri. Schuyler also told him he even saw lights beaming from ashore. And hes right, a lot of Schulyers story was complete horse crap. Family and friends refused to give up the search for two NFL players and a third man missing four days in the Gulf of Mexico, enlisting private boats and planes to comb the waters off the Florida coast after the Coast Guard stopped its official search Tuesday. The 50-year-old former wide receiver played for the New England Patriots in 2001 when they won the Super Bowl. Thats just common sense. Those of you trying to lend credence to Cooper should watch what his actual issues are. Dude, you cannot put a time frame on how someone grieves at the loss of a loved one, especially a child. 4:08. He said that they were still able to grab their life vests and held onto the boat for as long as they could. The Coast Guard hadn't had more detailed conversations with Schuyler because of his physical condition, Close said. He would not be given the chance to write this book had Cooper and Corey Smiths deaths not made this story national news. How, then, is he able to write a detailed book two years later when he couldnt recall many fact facts two weeks or two months later? They proper way to mourn your son and his memory is to not notice the depression of your wife and almost lose her to suicide and get sued into bankruptcy? [3] In the offseason, the family lived in Tampa, Florida.[5]. I think that is what must be ticking off Coopers father. - A San Jose State University football player died Friday morning after he was struck by a school bus, the team confirmed. A few obvious questions arise from this account: Why would two professional athletes -veterans of extreme physical challenges - give up after a few hours? To the folks that think what Bruce Cooper is doing is just fine and a proper form of mourning? MSU leaders identified the player as 19-year-old Samuel Westmoreland, of Tupelo. A new 23-page report from the Coast Guard (obtained by the Associated Press) sheds light on what really happened.. But who cares..right Mr. Smith? In a statement, Mississippi State Athletics said they are "deeply saddened" to learn of the death of freshman student-athlete Samuel Westmoreland. Ryan Keeler, a second-year at UNLV who had just transferred from Rutgers University, died on Monday, the school announced. All rights reserved. "I know those guys had safety vests. Cooper and two of the men are now presumed to be dead. In a 23-page report obtained by the Associated Press, the details of which were broken down by the Seattle Times, the group had traveled about 70 miles out to sea but ran into trouble at about 5:30 p.m. on February 28 when the anchor of the boat got stuck. High school football player in New York, age 14, dies . Has anyone been paralyzed in an NFL game? Fear can paralyze and quickly wreck even the toughest men and women, while others somehow manage to control it. There is no Mentalist conspiracy here. It is completely consistant with hypothermia. Tragically, his passion would lead to his untimely death. He just needed a place to develop it, Bedee said. the capsizing ejected the operator and occupants into rough Gulf waters. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Its one thing to survive a horrific incident like that but its another to continually emblish the story so you can seem like Superman when you know all you did was simply try to stay alive. "I'm sure that I'll speak of Will like he's still with us for a long time," Robert Bleakley said later of his son. All Cooper did here was sell more copies of a book most people didnt realize was even published. There was no evidence to either prove or disprove the survivors account, but his story was that the other two gave up their fight to live while he alone had the strength to survive. Hes giving his money to charity. You should investigate a little more, MDS. Tate Myre, a standout player for the Wildcats football team at . Ryan Keeler, a defensive lineman with the UNLV football team, has died, the school announced Feb. 20. Pray for them. Michael Gerard Utley (born December 20, 1965) is a former American football player. Cooper in the video just looked like he flew off the handle (possibly after a drink or two) to a local reporter who then ran with the story. He conducted no media interviews for weeks after his rescue. 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