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. In an emergency, four similar guys can follow four entirely different survival paths. Camdan McWright, 18, was riding an electric scooter in the area of S. Heres a look back on the career and tragic death of Marquis Cooper. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the club said in a. And about a million others. FILE - Floodwaters slowly recede in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Lafitte, La., Sept. 1, 2021. Its not going to bring his son back. More than 24 hours after starting their search, a sign of hope finally emerged. @goombars: And just what is YOUR platform for defending Nick Schyler with wild speculation of your own. Included are players in professional and college football who have died of any cause. He probably went mad. [4] Cooper and wife Rebekah, who met while attending the University of Washington,[5] have a daughter named Delaney Christine. A high school football player in Philadelphia has died after he collapsed during a scrimmage game with his team, family and officials said. 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. He also played nine NFL seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills. 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. 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. That's why in the wilderness and water - and even urban areas - hypothermia victims are sometimes found in various states of undress. hawkmdake. He was released just before the start of the 2006 season, on September 2. Cooper signed with the Minnesota Vikings on September 5, 2006. Stuart Schuyler said his son is an instructor at L.A. The lone survivor, Nick Schuyler, told the Coast Guard that one by one, the other three men took off their life vests and disappeared during the ordeal that began the evening of Feb. 28, according to a 23-page report provided to The Associated Press Monday under a Freedom of Information Act request. I hate to be rude but you are a bonified IDIOT . After searching thousands of miles of ocean, the Coast Guard finally arrives 46 hours later. Schuylers temp was 89 degrees when they pulled him out. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. No one may ever know what really happen out there on that boat, only speculate. But when the boat didnt return, the Coast Guard began searching for it the following day. 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. Hes absolutely right, no way it went down like that. Kidney failure related to injury sustained during game vs. When someone dies folks look for someone to blame. In an emergency, you just hit the distress button and your location will be broadcast to rescuers. Or was it a wrenching case-study of the laws of survival in extreme situations? Their only choice is to cling to the hull and hope for rescue. His body has never been found. The doctor treating Schuyler said he was in good condition on Wednesday and had never been delusional during his ordeal. There is no murder. The cadet, identified as Hunter Brown of Lake . When he played at Washington, he considered majoring in marine biology until he looked at the math requirements. Marquis Cooper was an avid fisherman. Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We've Lost "We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing. Id cut him some slack and cut Schuyler the same for being mostly low profile since the accident. 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. Demaryius Thomas, who played 10 seasons in the NFL, has died. 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 . And why would someone try to swim for help that far out to sea? To the folks that think what Bruce Cooper is doing is just fine and a proper form of mourning? Some folks here just dont have a clue. 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. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. Hours later, the trip took a tragic turn as their boat capsized 70 miles from land. 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Another started getting unruly, throwing punches and later took off his life jacket, dove under the water and was never seen again. And PFT should take a little responsibility here giving Mr. Cooper a platform for his craziness without offering proof of what hes saying. I doubt it truly honors his sons wishes. Theres nothing wrong with him writing a book about his story. What I find very disturbing about this article is the writers decision to tell us who to feel sorry for. That means combining a blunt factual appreciation of your predicament with steadfast hope that things will turn out okay. I feel Mr. Coppers pain . Around 5:30 p.m., the report said the group ran into trouble: Their anchor was stuck. The lone survivor said two of those lost gave up after hours in the frigid water and the third tried to swim to safety. Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. The oars normally lashed down inside the boat were missing as well. During the search, the Coast Guard reported 14-foot seas offshore and wind gusts up to 30 mph. And the majority of those dolts will be DEmo lovers. For college players, the most common cause of death is in-game and practice injuries. He conducted no media interviews for weeks after his rescue. "We were told that Nick said the two NFL players took their life jackets off and drifted out to sea," said Bob Bleakley, whose son Will Bleakley, 25, is also still missing. "This guy is very tough mentally. As time passed, their relatives grew worried because the group was expected home around sunset. "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. "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. I dont beleive the kid wrote the book 100% accurate. One wonders if it was your kid, you would simply believe the story of the lone survivor or would you do you own investigation. 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." 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. 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. 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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He doesnt have any evidence to contradict anything Schuyler said, other than he doesnt want to believe it. Suddenitis Strikes 2 NFL Football Players (on the same day) By: Dr Panda, January 3, 2023: Yesterday was a tragic day in the NFL. 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. The younger Cooper wasnt the biggest kid growing up but worked hard to build his body and eventually became an All-State strong safety at Highland High School. Robert Grays, who played for Midwestern State University . Everyone really comes together in times like these.". He played 26 games for the Bucs in his first two pro seasons, then led a nomadic NFL existence. This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 01:39. Anchored 70 miles from land, their 21-foot boat flips over in 15-foot seas and 30-mph winds. 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. But what does the writer (or PFT) know? Based on how the men died, it makes sense why he didnt want to talk to the family. ", Lions running back Kevin Smith called Corey Smith "a good, quiet guy, who always put in an honest day's work.". He is a 2005 graduate of Lecanto High School in Citrus County, often citing his former drama teacher, Beth Bedee, for his love of acting. Survival may be 90 percent mental, but don't blindly hope for the best. This kind of foolish expectation will only lead to disappointment and even greater despair. When I first heard the account when it happened it never sounded right to me. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. YOU dont know if he has some sick hatred for this kid over an ACCIDENT How quickly can you bounce back after you've been knocked down? His 26-year-old son, he says, would fight to the end to survive. 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. My point is that I dont think its grieving. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens. You EFFIN MORON! to attack his version of the events seems like a last act of desperation to hold onto his son. Either come up with PROOF that you KNOW what happened, or LET IT GO. Two days later, Nick Schuyler was pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard. Without question, a feeling of helplessness is one of the greatest dangers in survival situations. The report concluded the following:[11], The conclusions were accompanied by additional details from the Schuyler interviews. Schuyler also told him he even saw lights beaming from ashore. 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. Bleakley, a 25-year-old former tight end from Crystal River, Fla., was on the USF football team in 2004 and 2005. This Cooper fella has no identity other than through his son. Besides the 24-year-old Schuyler, also aboard the 21-foot Everglades boat were Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent NFL defensive lineman Corey Smith, who played for the Detroit Lions last season, and former University of South Florida player William Bleakley. And then have people blaming and criticizing you for being the one to survive. But Marquiss father, Bruce Cooper, believes that Schuylers account is an untrue, self-serving story. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The third man thought he saw land nearly two days after the boat capsized and decided to swim for it. Marquis dad should just shut up because it looks like Marquis had a little blood on his hands from what the Coast Guard said. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Lucas Vzquez (Association football player) 21. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tell The Telegraph of Macon that the autopsy by a Georgia Bureau of . He was released by the Bucs just ahead of the 2006 season but was quickly picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. He had one reception for 13 yards in his career, which also included some time on special teams. He isnt bashing Nick. The fact that no bodies were recovered means that no evidence of instant or gradual death ( or foul play) was available for analysis. Cooper was selected in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Washington. I wonder what all the other pages say. Its not grieving anymore, its called cant let it go. He graduated with a degree in sociology and was a member of the Pac-10 All-Conference team in 2003. One by one, however, Schuyler claimed that the other three began to show signs of hypothermia, took off their vests, and disappeared. 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. Think the Unthinkable - then Do Something About It. STARKVILLE, Miss. "We are devastated . Kalabrya Haskins: "I'm in Pittsburgh, PA, I'm at home. But the waves were powerful, and after Cooper and Smith were separated from the boat, the college teammates tried to hang on. Here's what really matters: How psychologically tough are you? [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, October 03, 1899, Image 4", "2 Tennessee Football Players Killed in Auto Crash; 3d Hurt", "Football Death Of Gardner Dow Silenced UConn Campus in 1919", "E. Herbert Garrison Dies in Red Devil Football Loss to Swarthmore | Dickinson College", "The evening bulletin. If he didn't have that type of background, I don't think he would have made it," Rumbak said. He claimed he was told that if he didnt tell his account of the story some publication as going to write the story anyway. As a football player, in 2019, he had 14 . "We're not 100 percent sure where his head was at," Sanchez told the paper. You should investigate a little more, MDS. They also sent them text messages, stating that, "the CG is looking for you request you to contact us immediately." Also Wednesday, Florida Fish and Wildlife crews went out to retrieve the overturned boat and bring it back to shore but they were running into snags, according to a spokesman. 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. 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? You better check your body temperature seems like your reasoning is suffering from hypothermia. He was 33. 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. 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. A few hours later, the second one did the same. He isnt bashing Nick. 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. By 1:35p.m. local time on March 2, 2009, the boat had been located, overturned, with Schuyler clinging to it. They find only one man -- Nick Schuyler -- sitting on top of the overturned boat. FOXNews.com's Catherine Donaldson-Evans and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. Has anyone been paralyzed in an NFL game? Twitter A college football player in Virginia has died after suddenly collapsing during practice on Sunday. On September 19, he was released by the Steelers. "He was in . In the POW camps, optimists were the first to die, Stockdale told author Jim Collins in his bestselling book Good to Great. It's heavier than fat and if you're swimming, it takes more energy to stay afloat. "They flipped it over once, but it flipped back over. Click here for more on this story from MyFOXTampaBay.com. 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