to attack his version of the events seems like a last act of desperation to hold onto his son. A hobby? All rights reserved, Watch News4: Live and Replays on NBC4 App, Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus & Xumo Play, Peak Bloom Dates for DC's Cherry Blossoms Revealed, Conservative Justices Question Biden's Debt Relief Plan, But Appear Skeptical of States' Standing, Harry, Meghan Asked to Leave UK Home in Further Royal Rift. Hes absolutely right, no way it went down like that. 1 thing when you're out there is, you have to respect the water," he said. Bedee expects Teller will bring something special to the story that gripped so many across Tampa Bay more than a decade ago. The 50-year-old former wide receiver played for the New England Patriots in 2001 when they won the Super Bowl. For instance, people with even mild hypothermia sometimes engage in "paradoxical undressing." He was 26. Schuyler, also a former South Florida player, said they held on to the boat for four hours. Didn't they have the same motivations? [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. the accounts in this story are too full of pure conjecture to justify this kind of speculation in print, especially considering its tragic nature. Did he write another one? Its not going to bring his son back. 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. There were many people and experts outside the families of the victims who questioned the survivors account. ", Lions running back Kevin Smith called Corey Smith "a good, quiet guy, who always put in an honest day's work.". Unfortunealty one day you will expierence real loss of a very close loved one and then you will GET it . 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 . 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 new 23-page report from the Coast Guard (obtained by the Associated Press) sheds light on what really happened.. [3], Though his grandfather worked in the athletic department of Arizona State University, Cooper attended the University of Washington. Survival may be 90 percent mental, but don't blindly hope for the best. But when the boat didnt return, the Coast Guard began searching for it the following day. Westmoreland, 18, of Tupelo, Mississippi, was a graduate of Tupelo High School. He was 33. 22 . Cooper had also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders. Unless you have a kid, you cant even begin to imagine what it would feel like to lose one. I hate to be rude but you are a bonified IDIOT . "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. 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. 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. 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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. On November 27, 2007, Cooper signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Theres alot of whiny bitches posting here. 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. Drake Geiger died Tuesday night after medics were called to. The fact that hes trying to make $ off the tragedy at this point speaks to his overall credibility. Yes, he is entitled to grieve and vent as a father who lost a son in terrible circumstances, but he has NOTHING to stand on as far as coming out publicly and saying that he knows things didnt go down like that when in the same sentence, he admits that he wasnt even out there. Its easy to understand why Cooper cant accept what happened, but its too bad that he feels the need to lash out at Schuyler. > Purchase (or rent) an emergency satellite beacon - for as little as $145 - that can guide rescuers, especially if you're more than 20 miles offshore beyond VHF radio contact. 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. i mean come on why wouldnt he make some stuff up to make him look like hes awesome? Or was it a wrenching case-study of the laws of survival in extreme situations? "Still, I do think it's a miracle.". YOU dont know if he has some sick hatred for this kid over an ACCIDENT Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. His 26-year-old son, he says, would fight to the end to survive. Teammates remember fallen Navy football player Brian Bourgeois, who died this week from injuries sustained from a SEAL training accident. Because theyre normal. Biology obviously plays a critical role. He also played nine NFL seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills. Isaiah played football for Miami Jackson Senior High School, where he was about to enter his senior year. 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. 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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. Nick was the sole survivor and hes entitled to emblish a story as much as he wants to play the heroREALLY? November 6, 2021. No cause of death was announced. thats unnecessary. But these aren't your usual fishermen. Come on, cant the guy make a little money off of his friends deaths without being criticize. Schuylers temp was 89 degrees when they pulled him out. Soon after, they died. Actually there were three others who perished, not two. 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. He said that they were still able to grab their life vests and held onto the boat for as long as they could. Fitness and had helped train Smith and Cooper. Legal Statement. 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 . On the day after Chuck Hughes died, a Detroit-area pathologist, Taisja Tworek, performed an autopsy on the player. According to his doctor, Schuyler's thoughts of his mom kept him going. One person who called the Coast Guard reported that one of the men, presumably Cooper, had one week left before he was expected in California for football practice. The Richmond Times - Dispatch reports that 18-year-old Quandarius Wilburn, who. The Jaguars released him on December 7. Bruce Cooper says his son would never do that. On October 31, 2006, Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers. "The boat has not been recovered. But the waves were powerful, and after Cooper and Smith were separated from the boat, the college teammates tried to hang on. He has a younger sister named Donielle. The survivors story wasnt credible to many two years ago, either. Charles Johnson. Traumatic brain and spinal cord injury sustained during game vs. Idiopathic hypertropic cardiomyopathy sustained during game vs. Internal injuries sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained diving into a swimming pool. "It's just one of those situations. Sometime the following day, the third man - presumably William Beakley - believed he saw land in the distance, removed his life jacket, and tried to swim for help. He doesnt have any evidence to contradict anything Schuyler said, other than he doesnt want to believe it. 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. He always has been. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. TAMPA, Fla. - February 2009, former University of South Florida football players Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, along with Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and former Buccaneer Corey Smith, left the Clearwater Marina for an offshore fishing run. The lone survivor said two of those lost gave up after hours in the frigid water and the third tried to swim to safety. After being released by Seattle ahead of the 2007 season, Cooper rejoined the Steelers and had two stints with the team that season with a run with the Jacksonville Jaguars sandwiched in between. 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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 . He was released on October 30. More than 24 hours after starting their search, a sign of hope finally emerged. No one may ever know what really happen out there on that boat, only speculate. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. 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 . 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. His body has never been found. 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. Around 5:30 p.m., the report said the group ran into trouble: Their anchor was stuck. Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We've Lost "We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing. Here's what really matters: How psychologically tough are you? 14 Year Old Football Player Jamie Died During Football Match In Edinburgh. Now STFU. A 200 word news article can sum it up fine and I can sum it up faster. "The waves were just so much. Author, Journalist, Founder and CEO of TheSurvivorsClub.org. Thats just common sense. But what makes their loss even more tragic is the likelihood that they didn't have to die. A 25-year-old former college football player showed signs of a type of brain degeneration from repeated trauma, say researchers who described the autopsy-confirmed case. 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. The alternative theory is that once the survivor got on top of the hull, he refused to give up his position and the other two became too weak to climb out of the water and expired. Everyone really comes together in times like these.". "We are devastated to have lost a member of our. What distinguished Schuyler - the youngest at age 24 - from the others? He is questioning the account of the incident. "He was in . Has an NFL player ever died from a hit? "I know those guys had safety vests. 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. In an emergency, you just hit the distress button and your location will be broadcast to rescuers. "I think he is aware of what happened to his friends," Rumbak said. The publisher was going to move forward with the project with or without Schuyler so he decided to jump on board. He was the lone survivor. He was a Tupelo High 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. Authorities are investigating after he was found unresponsive in bed in a studio apartment. Some folks here just dont have a clue. 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. MACON, Ga. A 15-year-old high school football player died after collapsing at the first day of practice in middle Georgia. iamtalkingsolistenandlearn says: May 22, 2011 1:15 PM. Schuyler, who was found clinging to the overturned boat about 35 miles off Clearwater and nearly 48 hours after the accident, was suffering from hypothermia and he has provided different accounts to the men's relatives. 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. Cooper and Smith became non-responsive and separated from the vessel between 5:30 and 6:30 the morning of March 1, and Bleakley became non-responsive and separated about 24 hours later, which was less than six hours before Schuyler was rescued. I never believe what the white-devil says. I truly feel for him and his family, butwhat an idiot. 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. Cooper's cousin Ray Sanchez said the Coast Guard recounted a similar story to him, but doesn't know whether it's true. Part of HuffPost Wellness. @edgerinn: To understand Coopers position, you have to research this entire matter starting two years ago. About a dozen charter boats motored out Wednesday, some with friends of the families aboard, to try to locate some signs of the men, according to dock workers at John's Pass near St. Petersburg. more ghost-chasing. @goombars: And just what is YOUR platform for defending Nick Schyler with wild speculation of your own. For college players, the most common cause of death is in-game and practice injuries. Internal injuries sustained during 1920 game vs. Exertional heat stroke following conditioning drills. Or is PFT just offering an uninformed opinion of what the father said? 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. So because he happens to be a grieving father we shouldnt listen to him when he says Schuyler is exaggerating. A high school football player in Philadelphia has died after he collapsed during a scrimmage game with his team, family and officials said. Coast Guard Capt. Not a member? 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. In an emergency, four similar guys can follow four entirely different survival paths. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M: 5 football players were killed in a head-on highway crash (1966). Another point is the survivor said in his media interviews that his hypothermia made his recollection vague and insconsistent. You EFFIN MORON! Click here for more on this story from the St. Petersburg Times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=codVkUOS30M. STARKVILLE, Miss. One wonders if it was your kid, you would simply believe the story of the lone survivor or would you do you own investigation. Cooper and Smith became friends when they were teammates at Tampa Bay. What does the writer know? A Pakistani hockey player named Shahida Raza was among the victims who died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy. Exercise collapse associated with bronchial asthma. But these aren't your usual fishermen. It adds controversy to a terrible situation. He isnt bashing Nick. 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. Nick Schuyler, who was found clinging to the fishing boat the four men were sharing three days after they went missing, has written a book to describe what happened. 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. People who are mad at that must be visiting this site for the first time. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Everyone around here, they've either known someone or heard of someone who's been lost out at sea," said David Scott, who works at a marina at John's Pass. My point is that I dont think its grieving. Uche Nwaneri, a former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman died suddenly. - 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. iamtalkingsolistenandlearn says: Nick Schuyler just seems like so many other sketchy guys Ive known that I am inclined to NOT believe him. Do they know the truth? The NFL players, Marquis Cooper of the Raiders and free agent Corey Smith, drifted out to sea, leaving Schuyler and Will Bleakley near the boat, the report said. One of the men's wives was able to find a handheld GPS device that he had left at home and had apparently used in previous trips to record the coordinates of favorite fishing spots. Well, maybe one day you will have the opportunity to punch me in the face Mr. Internet tough guy. The Tragic Death of Chicago Bears Legend Walter Payton. Chris Nowinski of the Boston University . He became a free agent in the 2008 offseason. 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. his dad knew about it, and doesnt seem to be blaming everyone else in the world or looking for a scapegoat. He was released by the Bucs just ahead of the 2006 season but was quickly picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. 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. 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. And hes right, a lot of Schulyers story was complete horse crap. Chronic traumatic. He isnt bashing Nick. 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. Three private planes also flew over the endless stretch of water, according to Cooper's father. Feel sorry for those kids. If you can't shut off the fear, you can quickly become overwhelmed with stress, anxiety and despair. The Coast Guard cutter Tornado spotted Schuyler, looking small in the vast ocean and clinging to the boat's hull. "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," the Times quoted Bob Bleakley as saying. Think the Unthinkable - then Do Something About It. 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. 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. FOXNews.com's Catherine Donaldson-Evans and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Did they do the research and talk to people and analyze the story? In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. 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. Indeed, experts say, hopelessness can kill you faster than the cold. 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. And shame on folks at this site to dismiss this kids father beliefs as simply a father grieving.. Register now! Its not grieving anymore, its called cant let it go. The other families dont have a problem with Schuyler. The project is very familiar to Teller, who shares close mutual friends with the victims. Spinal cord injury sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained during practice. Hes questioning, among other things, whether Schuyler was even at sea for three days. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. Ryan Keeler, a defensive lineman with the UNLV football team, has died, the school announced Feb. 20. 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Cooper was signed by the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2008, after linebacker Robert Thomas was placed on injured reserve. 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. Carter II's journey from West Point to NFL, Dad of player lost at sea calls survivors story crock of bull, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. 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