And about a million others. Quarterback Jon Kitna, a former teammate with the Lions the past three seasons, said you never expect something like this to happen to someone you know. (Midwestern State U) This has been one of the deadliest years for college football in decades. 3:14. OMAHA, Neb. But as the night wore on, their will to survive appears to have weakened and the effects of hypothermia were likely setting in. And didnt he write the book last year? i dont believe the guy who was there. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. But surely, the three other men were thinking of their families and friends too. everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but to me this dad just sounds like he cant quite come to grips with the fact that his NFL son didnt have the desire to live as much as this schyler kid. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Come on, cant the guy make a little money off of his friends deaths without being criticize. Drake Geiger, a 16-year-old junior offensive and defensive tackle for Omaha South High School, died Tuesday after he became ill just 10 minutes into practice as his body temperature reached 122. Schuyler probably could have lived only another five to 10 hours, Rumbak said. A 200 word news article can sum it up fine and I can sum it up faster. He was 20 years old. Schuyler was in fair condition and told hospital officials he didn't want to speak to the media. Three University of Virginia football players who were shot on a bus as they returned from a field trip each died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Office of the Chief Medical . The oars normally lashed down inside the boat were missing as well. MACON, Ga. (AP) An autopsy finds that a 15-year-old high school football player who died in July after collapsing at practice in Georgia was the victim of an "abnormal heart rhythm" and not heat-related illness. That's why in the wilderness and water - and even urban areas - hypothermia victims are sometimes found in various states of undress. Kidney failure related to injury sustained during game vs. According to reports, the 27-year-old single mother sailed on the migrant boat from Turkey to Italy which crashed into a sea cliff, causing hundreds of migrants to drown, including some 40 Pakistanis, The Wire reported. Cooper and Smith became friends when they were teammates at Tampa Bay. Some folks here just dont have a clue. Sounds like a guy in the water to me How great a boater was Cooper? I'm trying not to even think about it. He was an offensive . Warren Moon has a theory about what happened, whatswiththehate says: May 22, 2011 11:33 AM. Do they know the truth? One by one, however, Schuyler claimed that the other three began to show signs of hypothermia, took off their vests, and disappeared. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. Uche Nwaneri. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1887-1905, December 06, 1894, Image 2", "Police: Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski found dead in apparent suicide", "H. J. Hooper's Funeral: Many Students from Dartmouth at Services at Exeter--Beautiful Display of Floral Pieces", "Utah Utes RB Ty Jordan, Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, dies", "Utah football player Lowe killed in SLC shooting", "Maryland's Jordan McNair Died of Heatstroke According to OL's Family", "The sun. 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? However, Schuyler told different stories to the families of Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, and Will Bleakley, causing a bit of confusion, which he attempted to clear up by writing a book about the incident, Not Without Hope, which was released in 2010 and became a New York Times bestseller. TAMPA, Fla. Two NFL players may have died just a few hours after their fishing boat capsized in rough seas and possibly before rescuers were even alerted that they and two others were lost. 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. "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. Well, maybe one day you will have the opportunity to punch me in the face Mr. Internet tough guy. Marshall: 37 members died in an airplane crash (1970). Players who were free agents at the time of their death are not listed. His story kept changing to put himself in the best possible light. Coast Guard Capt. The publisher was going to move forward with the project with or without Schuyler so he decided to jump on board. Based on how the men died, it makes sense why he didnt want to talk to the family. South Florida player Nick Schuyler told investigators that all four of the friends on a fishing excursion were initially wearing life vests and clinging to the 21-foot boat belonging to Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper. He was 26. his dad knew about it, and doesnt seem to be blaming everyone else in the world or looking for a scapegoat. For college players, the most common cause of death is in-game and practice injuries. The boat was finally found shortly after 1:30 p.m. Eastern on March 2 and was overturned with Schuyler hanging onto it for dear life. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. And yet, he suddenly remembers enough to write a book. Click here for more on this story from MyFOXTampaBay.com. But Marquiss father, Bruce Cooper, believes that Schuylers account is an untrue, self-serving story. Because to be honest, and I am not trying to be mean, the real story probably isnt anywhere near as interesting as the tale hes going to tell. He was 33. Anchored 70 miles from land, their 21-foot boat flips over in 15-foot seas and 30-mph winds. Well if he KNOWS FOR FACT that the survivor is lying, then he needs to spell it out exactly what he knows, and how he knows it, or leave that kid alone. Schuyler not only survived the ordeal, but now after more than two years, writes a book that brings the pain of Coopers loss back to the surface while profiting from his death. In 42 career regular-season games in the NFL, Marquis Cooper recorded a total of 36 tackles and added an additional three tackles in three postseason appearances. Author, Journalist, Founder and CEO of TheSurvivorsClub.org. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This skipe hunt is also most likely going to lead to Schuylers publisher to file lawsuits of defamation against Cooper, which there have been threats of. He documented the story in his book, "Not Without Hope," which is now being adapted for the big screen, starring actor Miles Teller as Schuyler. Paul Fain. [2] On March 11, Cooper's wife filed for a death certificate in civil court. Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died, the NFL team announced on Wednesday. "The boat has not been recovered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=codVkUOS30M. You may be 100% right, but you did your readers a disservice but not giving us the information that drew you to that conclusion. Always taking the black perspective, no matter what. What distinguished Schuyler - the youngest at age 24 - from the others? Rescuers combed more than 24,000 miles of ocean before calling off their search Tuesday for Cooper, free-agent defensive lineman Smith and former South Florida player Bleakley. The Tragic Death of Chicago Bears Legend Walter Payton. Aron Ralston. Getty Yahir Cancino, a junior varsity football player at Dalhart High School in West Texas, died Saturday after suffering a head injury in a game against Sundown on Thursday night, according. By 1:35p.m. local time on March 2, 2009, the boat had been located, overturned, with Schuyler clinging to it. ", Lions running back Kevin Smith called Corey Smith "a good, quiet guy, who always put in an honest day's work.". Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins dies aged 24 after being struck by vehicle Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins killed in auto accident Wife of NFL star arrested for allegedly punching his. That defies what seasickness is.. 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. @edgerinn: To understand Coopers position, you have to research this entire matter starting two years ago. Cooper was signed by the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2008, after linebacker Robert Thomas was placed on injured reserve. And this website always gives opinions. On Monday morning, however,. Soon after, they died. Coast Guard teams spotted no signs of the men except for a cooler and a life jacket 16 miles southeast of the boat. people need to be realistic. He always has been. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. The doctor treating Schuyler said he was in good condition on Wednesday and had never been delusional during his ordeal. Schuylers temp was 89 degrees when they pulled him out. - A San Jose State University football player died Friday morning after he was struck by a school bus, the team confirmed. What do they know that we don't? Thats just common sense. On March 1, 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that a 21-foot fishing boat was missing off the Gulf Coast near Clearwater, Florida. A life? Heck, Cooper has blamed the Coast Guard too This guy just walks around blaming folks at random for his sons death. Or is PFT just offering an uninformed opinion of what the father said? Schuyler told the Coast Guard that they tried to free the anchor but that the boat soon filled with water and capsized. this is just my opinion and I feel for the guy but he really needs to let this go. Cooper was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (79th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. 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Two NFL players may have died just a few hours after their fishing boat capsized in rough seas and possibly before rescuers were even alerted that they and two others were lost off the west coast of Florida, according to Coast Guard records. Talk about survivors guilt. 24. . But I dont like that the father is publicly criticizing the kid though. Schuyler told the Coast Guard that one of the men "freaked out" and took off his life vest and disappeared that night. [8] The private search was called off on March 6. Marquis Victor Cooper (March 11, 1982 [1] - March 2009, missing, presumed dead) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) . The truth is, Bruce Coopers comments are more about a fathers grief than a serious analysis of what happened on that fishing trip that went horribly wrong. Especially in the water, muscle isn't really an advantage. All rights reserved. Tragically, however, Cooper made headlines in 2009 when he was killed in a boating accident that also involved Super Bowl champion Corey Smith and two others, only one of whom survived. So does psychology. This was all done for PR purposes, I know it for a fact, i wasnt there but it is a fact because there is no way possible for 1 person to have more endurance and will power, than another, it is not possible. Uche Nwaneri, a former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman died suddenly. YOU dont know if he has an angle. These guys were friends. The strongest and fittest men and women often "crumble like blue cheese" under extreme pressure, one instructor told me. . Schuyler suffered from hypothermia and weakness, which could have affected his memory and thinking. On September 19, he was released by the Steelers. "He was in . Schuyler has also said that Bleakley helped him survive by talking to him and encouraging him during their last night together. "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. Former Nazareth football star Ryan Keeler died on Monday in Las Vegas, Nev. The post College football player dies suddenly just before 2022 season appeared first on The Comeback: Today's Top Sports Stories & Reactions. Ryan Keeler, a defensive lineman with the UNLV football team, has died, the school announced Feb. 20. The saddest part is..as a father of boys the same ageIts just a Fathers grief for the loss of his boy.he can say whatever he wants, as i have never walked in his shoes, and he is entitled in my mind, to vent any damn way he pleases. The cause of his death was unknown as of Friday. Some of you people are seriously troubled in the head. 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." the father cant stand that maybe his son did anything wrong. Its not going to bring his son back. There is no Mentalist conspiracy here. Retired San Francisco 49ers player Greg Clark has died unexpectedly at the age of 49. 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. Register now! I doubt it truly honors his sons wishes. Legal Statement. You are free to form your own opinion believe it or not. And writing a book is about making money. 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. The former North Carolina State standout recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and 10 special teams tackles in 2008, his best NFL season. Before his death, Escobar had played for Colombia in 51 matches. Another started getting unruly, throwing punches and later took off his life jacket, dove under the water and was never seen again. schuylers condition was probly brought under control pretty quickly. He was released just before the start of the 2006 season, on September 2. Cooper signed with the Minnesota Vikings on September 5, 2006. "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Why write a book about that? 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. 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. 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. A binky? I have serious doubts as to his character and the veracity of his story. Stuart Schuyler said his son is an instructor at L.A. . Bourgeois will be honored in numerous ways during the Army . Fitness and had helped train Smith and Cooper. when you spend three days hanging onto a capsized boat for dear life, and the Coast Guard finds you starving and dehydrated, youre probably not going to have a perfect minute-by-minute recollection of everything that happened. An updated autopsy revealed that former Grand Valley State QB Cullen Finnerty had CTE, the brain disease that has been found in a number of ex-football players. He played 26 games for the Bucs in his first two pro seasons, then led a nomadic NFL existence. The Coast Guard report, which redacts the men's names, says the group went roughly 70 miles or 62 nautical miles to fish for amberjack. A student athlete who played on the football team at Florida International University and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died at 22. THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. Not a member? 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. 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. In choppy seas, they manage to don life-vests and try to right the boat. But when the boat didnt return, the Coast Guard began searching for it the following day. LOSER! Why does this article sound like Nick just wrote the book? It is not about how they died. Drake Geiger died Tuesday night after medics were called to. "Corey was a great dude.". High school football player in New York, age 14, dies . Then focus on a few low cost/high impact choices that can save your life. A high school football player in Philadelphia has died after he collapsed during a scrimmage game with his team, family and officials said. 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. As a football player, in 2019, he had 14 . Gladney, 25, was one of two people that authorities . A Pakistani hockey player named Shahida Raza was among the victims who died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy. 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). He is questioning the account of the incident. Cooper was later an All-Pac-10 selection and graduated following the 2003 season with a degree in sociology. Westmoreland, 18, of Tupelo, Mississippi, was a graduate of Tupelo High School. The third man thought he saw land nearly two days after the boat capsized and decided to swim for it. 5. When their boat flipped over, they could - and should have been rescued - with plenty of time to spare. Before you ever get into trouble, spend a moment imagining the worst cases scenario. Demaryius Thomas, who played 10 seasons in the NFL, has died. No cause of death was announced. Wow! Cooper was selected in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Washington. MIAMI (AP) FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the . Jamain Stephens, a football player at California University of Pennsylvania and the son of a former Steelers first round-draft pick, has died at the age of 20 of what was initially described as . 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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 wasn't a household name and played for six different franchises during his short pro career. Coast Guard via . Authorities are investigating after he was found unresponsive in bed in a studio apartment. Isaiah played football for Miami Jackson Senior High School, where he was about to enter his senior year. Writing a book about the story, and exaggerating or lying about the events is a pitiful attempt to profit from his friends deaths. It is completely consistant with hypothermia. He played college football at the University of Washington. "Even if he goes on, he's with the Lord," said Cooper's grandmother, Zelma Davis. Everything started from the own goal he scored in World Cup 1994: In a match against USA while trying to cut off a pass, the defender netted an own goal that led . Marquis Cooper was extremely passionate about the sea and sea life, a passion that began when he was a youngster in Arizona. STARKVILLE, Miss. 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. He doesnt have any evidence to contradict anything Schuyler said, other than he doesnt want to believe it. But two to four hours after the boat capsized, one of the NFL players removed his life jacket and let himself be swept out to sea, the St. Petersburg Times reported. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. "We are devastated to have lost a member of our. Bleakley used the cushion and the other men wore the jackets, Miller said. Pray for them. Serge Gnabry (German Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger) 56. "This guy is very tough mentally. There is no way. 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I think that is what must be ticking off Coopers father. The sole survivor - Schuyler - says that a few hours after capsizing, one of the boaters "freaked out," removed his life vest, and let the waves sweep him away. Football Players Who ALMOST DIED KickFlix 812K subscribers Subscribe 105K 12M views 1 year ago #Neymar #CristianoRonaldo #LionelMessi Cristiano Ronaldo.. Lionel Messi.. Neymar and more almost. Out-of-shape moms who have experienced the pain of childbirth are sometimes able to withstand the greatest punishment while buff, well-muscled aviators give up quickly. Andres Escobar (Colombia) The death of Colombian star, Andres Escobar, was shocking news to the football world in 1994. He was released by the Bucs just ahead of the 2006 season but was quickly picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. A fourth man on the fishing trip, Bleakley's former South Florida teammate, Nick Schuyler, was rescued Monday after a Coast Guard cutter crew found him clinging to the hull 35 miles off Clearwater. YOU dont know what he feels. A hobby? Schuylers account is very suspicious. How did one man -- a former college player, not a pro -- survive this ordeal while the other three perished? Was it a miracle? Four men set off from Florida's Gulf Coast on a weekend fishing trip. Cooper had also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders. He isnt bashing Nick. 15 Football players who Nearly Died on the pitch. Did he donate the proceeds or pocket it? Here's what really matters: How psychologically tough are you? Barton on Sea. Along the way, I spoke with survivors who drifted for months on the open seas in life boats and made it through gale force winds and bitter cold after ferries sank. 14 Year Old Football Player Jamie Died During Football Match In Edinburgh. Or was it a wrenching case-study of the laws of survival in extreme situations? Why? This father has every right to question this story. 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. In 1970, an airplane carrying the Marshall University football team crashed less than one mile from its landing runway, killing all 75 passengers, including 37 players, five coaches, two. "I know those guys had safety vests. [3] In the offseason, the family lived in Tampa, Florida.[5]. After searching thousands of miles of ocean, the Coast Guard finally arrives 46 hours later. "It's just one of those situations. 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. Hater, what really is insensitive is your clockwork racial angle on all the stories you comment on. UnbelievableONLY IN AMERICA! 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. Another tampex? Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. He became a free agent in the 2008 offseason. The survivors story wasnt credible to many two years ago, either. "He said basically that Will helped him keep going," Schuyler told Miller, who said he had known Bleakley since the sixth grade. And shame on folks at this site to dismiss this kids father beliefs as simply a father grieving.. has the writer looked into it at all? This list of famous Cancer football players includes Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Gareth Bale, Kevin De Bruyne, Carli Lloyd and many more. The other families dont have a problem with Schuyler. Im sure several idiots will come on here and say Bruce Cooper is just a hater. My guess is it became Dog Eat Dog out there, only so much room on that Boat and people maybe get scared, a little kick here or there?, who will ever know but the guy playing the part of Superman? The four friends had been missing since Saturday when their boat capsized during a fishing trip. A 16-year-old Nebraska high school football player died after a heat-related medical emergency at a practice. 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. A few hours later, the second one did the same. Bedee expects Teller will bring something special to the story that gripped so many across Tampa Bay more than a decade ago. Heres a look back on the career and tragic death of Marquis Cooper. Im not sure what to believe with this story. Johnson was injured in a pre-season game and did not play in a regular season game. On the day after Chuck Hughes died, a Detroit-area pathologist, Taisja Tworek, performed an autopsy on the player. If I was talking to the father, Id say that I completely understand where he is coming from; but he needs to remember that hes speaking out against his sons friend. The film is being described as the extraordinary and inspiring true story of courage, strength, and friendship., At the end of the day he enjoys just hanging and our sort of Tampa Bay lifestyle, Bedee said. -- A former NFL player gave an emotional account of surviving a nine-mile swim to the Florida shore after falling off his boat and how he "prayed to God" to be rescued. Marquis Victor Cooper (March 11, 1982[1] March 2009, missing, presumed dead) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) . But these aren't your usual fishermen. But it happened in the Gulf of Mexico? Schuyler has not responded to interview requests. The report concluded the following:[11], The conclusions were accompanied by additional details from the Schuyler interviews. First and foremost, survival isn't only about physical strength or stamina. My heart aches for Mr. Cooper, but this is pointless. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tell The Telegraph of Macon that the autopsy by a Georgia Bureau of . For instance, people with even mild hypothermia sometimes engage in "paradoxical undressing." So what should you do if you're stranded in the ocean on an overturned boat (or if face your own crisis like unemployment or foreclosure?) "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," the Times quoted Bob Bleakley as saying. 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