This kind of foolish expectation will only lead to disappointment and even greater despair. According to his doctor, Schuyler's thoughts of his mom kept him going. November 6, 2021. Its not going to bring his son back. Mar 02, 2009 at 5:13 pm A rescued ex-football player said Monday he managed to survive more than 36 harrowing hours lost at sea by thinking about his mother. Id cut him some slack and cut Schuyler the same for being mostly low profile since the accident. "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," the Times quoted Bob Bleakley as saying. The Clark County coroner said Tuesday that a cause and manner of Keeler's death was pending. I hope you don;t voice such opinions in public because I know personally I would have a hard time not punching you in the face . 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. And about a million others. Scott Miller, a friend of the college teammates, said Schuyler told him that a chopper shone a light directly above them the first night. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Always taking the black perspective, no matter what. You must be logged in to leave a comment. "This guy is very tough mentally. But Marquiss father, Bruce Cooper, believes that Schuylers account is an untrue, self-serving story. In an emergency, four similar guys can follow four entirely different survival paths. MACON, Ga. A 15-year-old high school football player died after collapsing at the first day of practice in middle Georgia. 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. Well, keep in mind his wife has tried to commit suicide while hes been busy on this skipe hunt for blame. He is questioning the account of the incident. 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. Uche Nwaneri. Continue Reading Show full articles without . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. maybe the father is wrong, and maybe it is just grief. He played college football at the University of Washington. But they fail. Legal Statement. 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. Kalabrya Haskins: "I'm in Pittsburgh, PA, I'm at home. Their only choice is to cling to the hull and hope for rescue. I'm trying not to even think about it. it didnt even go down like that I know that for a fact, and I wasnt even out there, but I know that for a fact. 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. Former University of Central Florida student and football player Jake Hescock died Tuesday. Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. Why does this article sound like Nick just wrote the book? But I dont like that the father is publicly criticizing the kid though. Now STFU. Johnson was found dead in his North Carolina hotel room on July 20. His body has never been found. He was the lone survivor. For professional football players, the most common cause of death is vehicle crashes. "It's just one of those situations. Exercise collapse associated with bronchial asthma. That man said his life jacket was too tight and he took it off, Schuyler told the Coast Guard. People who are mad at that must be visiting this site for the first time. Im sure several idiots will come on here and say Bruce Cooper is just a hater. 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." As a football player, in 2019, he had 14 . The fact that hes trying to make $ off the tragedy at this point speaks to his overall credibility. A new 23-page report from the Coast Guard (obtained by the Associated Press) sheds light on what really happened.. This father has every right to question this story. Smith, a Florida native, said he has been fishing as far off the coast as the men were in boats smaller, the same size and larger than the watercraft that capsized. "The boat has not been recovered. Marquis Victor Cooper (March 11, 1982[1] March 2009, missing, presumed dead) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bruce Cooper says his son would never do that. But these aren't your usual fishermen. When their boat flipped over, they could - and should have been rescued - with plenty of time to spare. I dont have a problem with him writing a book about it, there are plenty of people who would have liked to hear the entire story. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [9] Cooper, Smith, and Bleakley are presumed dead. Schuylers account is very suspicious. Tossed into the frigid water, the men managed to grab their life vests. How did one man -- not a pro football player -- survive this ordeal while the other three perished? Another started getting unruly, throwing punches and later took off his life jacket, dove under the water and was never seen again. 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"I dont think he was thinking as well as you and I today," Dr. Mark Rumbak, the attending physician for the rescued boater, told reporters outside Tampa General Hospital. Grieving, venting, unable to let it go, what have you are not black and white issues, you stupid POS. For the last two years, I've interviewed some of the world's most effective survivors and thrivers - men and women who were mauled by wild animals, left for dead by violent criminals, slammed by 20-ton trucks, and devoured by flesh-eating bacteria. Need a tissue? YOU dont know if he has some sick hatred for this kid over an ACCIDENT Gladney, 25, was one of two people that authorities . Reports would come out that Marquis simply gave up. Former NFL player Tyler Sash, who died this past September at the age of 27, had the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. "But we have hope we're going to keep him.". He also played nine NFL seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills. Marquis Cooper was just 26 years old at the time of his death and was survived by his wife and young daughter. Westmoreland, 18, of Tupelo, Mississippi, was a graduate of Tupelo High School. Did he write another one? Theyre having trouble out there," Gary Morse told FOXNews.com. "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. Authorities are investigating after he was found unresponsive in bed in a studio apartment. Warren Moon has a theory about what happened, whatswiththehate says: May 22, 2011 11:33 AM. How did one man -- a former college player, not a pro -- survive this ordeal while the other three perished? But as the night wore on, their will to survive appears to have weakened and the effects of hypothermia were likely setting in. Thats just common sense. He conducted no media interviews for weeks after his rescue. Coast Guard teams spotted no signs of the men except for a cooler and a life jacket 16 miles southeast of the boat. Was it a miracle? He was a Tupelo High A few hours later, the other one followed suit. 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. Do they know the truth? Ryan Keeler, a second-year at UNLV who had just transferred from Rutgers University, died on Monday, the school announced. He would not be given the chance to write this book had Cooper and Corey Smiths deaths not made this story national news. [6] The four men left Clearwater Pass on February 28 at 6:30a.m. and were expected to return later that night. Sadly, the damage was just too much," Jason Christman wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday. I had no idea. Marquis Cooper was an avid fisherman. He was 20 years old. "The No. 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. One of the men's relatives contacted the Coast Guard around 1:30 a.m. on March 1 and a search began. I would assume that he left out some embarrassing arguments between himself and his friends or exaggerated his attempts to help others rather than save himself. 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. 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. 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. [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. Under his right mind thats probably true But under his medical condition? Register now! Each player is listed with the team to which he was assigned at the time of his death, rather than the team with which he spent most of his career. THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. But who cares..right Mr. Smith? Didn't they have the same motivations? First and foremost, survival isn't only about physical strength or stamina. 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. An explanation of what, exactly, the dad is disputing and why he feels it is wrong would have been far more helpful than merely dismissing it outright as a fathers grief. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. What does the writer know? Schuyler was in fair condition and told hospital officials he didn't want to speak to the media. Talk about survivors guilt. Legal Statement. OMAHA, Neb. 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. 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. Before his death, Escobar had played for Colombia in 51 matches. Without question, a feeling of helplessness is one of the greatest dangers in survival situations. The Coast Guard used that data to refine their search, placing the likely location of the men about 10 nautical miles south of their expected destination. Hes giving his money to charity. Theres alot of whiny bitches posting here. After Cooper, 26, and Corey Smith, 29, were carried away, Bleakley and Schuyler hung on until morning but then Bleakley decided to swim to get help when he thought he saw a distant light, the paper said. No one is going to buy a book that tells a boring story. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. The Steelers waived him on December 5. Cooper was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on December 12. They never got a break.". 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. He also says he knows for fact he isnt telling the truth. More than 24 hours after starting their search, a sign of hope finally emerged. But the waves were powerful, and after Cooper and Smith were separated from the boat, the college teammates tried to hang on. "He'll be an inspiration for me for a long time. [3] In the offseason, the family lived in Tampa, Florida.[5]. But it happened in the Gulf of Mexico? 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. Its not grieving anymore, its called cant let it go. It's heavier than fat and if you're swimming, it takes more energy to stay afloat. 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. 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. That's why in the wilderness and water - and even urban areas - hypothermia victims are sometimes found in various states of undress. Bibb County school district officials say Joshua Ivory, a student at . 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You better check your body temperature seems like your reasoning is suffering from hypothermia. 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. Everyone really comes together in times like these.". Well, maybe one day you will have the opportunity to punch me in the face Mr. Internet tough guy. Fitness and had helped train Smith and Cooper. 5. Actually there were three others who perished, not two. He appeared in every game for the Huskies as a freshman and helped the team to an 11-1 record, including a win in the Rose Bowl over Purdue. He was released by the Bucs just ahead of the 2006 season but was quickly picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. Serge Gnabry (German Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger) 56. Paul Fain. Market data provided by Factset. Schuyler is the guy in the grass knoll! You are free to form your own opinion believe it or not. Schuyler has not responded to interview requests. Isaiah played football for Miami Jackson Senior High School, where he was about to enter his senior year. You can't pick out the best survivors just by looking at their biceps. Four men set off from Florida's Gulf Coast on a weekend fishing trip. A binky? Writing a book about the story, and exaggerating or lying about the events is a pitiful attempt to profit from his friends deaths. Traumatic brain injury sustained during 1909 game vs. Traumatic brain injury sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained during 1894 game vs. Columbia Athletic Club. YOU dont know what he feels. MSU leaders identified the player as 19-year-old Samuel Westmoreland, of Tupelo. I live it every day . Im not sure what to believe with this story. 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