And about a million others. 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). Schuyler, also a former South Florida player, said they held on to the boat for four hours. Kalabrya Haskins: "I'm in Pittsburgh, PA, I'm at home. Pray for them. When their boat flipped over, they could - and should have been rescued - with plenty of time to spare. to attack his version of the events seems like a last act of desperation to hold onto his son. Wow! Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. "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. As your body's temperature drops, your vessels dilate and warm blood from your body's core rushes to your extremities. On Monday morning, however,. You should investigate a little more, MDS. A few hours later, the other one followed suit. 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. 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. Im not sure what to believe with this story. What do they know that we don't? "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, 25, a former University of South Florida football player, is also still missing. These guys were friends. I'm trying not to even think about it. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. - 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. He was a Tupelo High Nor is it poosible that the only person there could tell the truth. One of the men's relatives contacted the Coast Guard around 1:30 a.m. on March 1 and a search began. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M: 5 football players were killed in a head-on highway crash (1966). On the day after Chuck Hughes died, a Detroit-area pathologist, Taisja Tworek, performed an autopsy on the player. Unitl then you ought to shut up abuot a subject you obviously know nothing about . The boat was carrying four passengers: Cooper, Corey Smith, and two former University of South Florida football players, Nick Schuyler and Will Bleakley. And why would someone try to swim for help that far out to sea? The former North Carolina State standout recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and 10 special teams tackles in 2008, his best NFL season. First and foremost, survival isn't only about physical strength or stamina. September 21, 2017. I dont remember any publicity push at all. 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. Hater, what really is insensitive is your clockwork racial angle on all the stories you comment on. And writing a book is about making money. Because of Nicks (Schuyler) physical condition the 24-year-old was dehydrated and showed signs of hypothermia, but he was upgraded from serious to fair condition Tuesday the Coast Guard was unable to give a full account of what happened. Thats just common sense. Football Players Missing At Sea The Coast Guard was searching off Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday for a fishing boat carrying NFL players Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper and Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, both former University of South Florida players missing nearly a day in choppy seas. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. the vessel, which had a 200 horsepower (150kW) motor, was then throttled forward; the rear of the vessel was pulled into the water because the vessel's motor had been throttled without enough slack in the anchor line; and. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Aron Ralston. I feel Mr. Coppers pain . He was released on October 30. 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A 16-year-old Nebraska high school football player died after a heat-related medical emergency at a practice. Bleakley used the cushion and the other men wore the jackets, Miller said. Heres a look back on the career and tragic death of Marquis Cooper. Schuyler also told him he even saw lights beaming from ashore. And shame on folks at this site to dismiss this kids father beliefs as simply a father grieving.. He is questioning the account of the incident. November 6, 2021. "The boat has not been recovered. OMAHA, Neb. In an emergency, you just hit the distress button and your location will be broadcast to rescuers. schuylers condition was probly brought under control pretty quickly. I live it every day . Its not going to bring his son back. Luke Knox, who transferred to. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Suddenitis Strikes 2 NFL Football Players (on the same day) By: Dr Panda, January 3, 2023: Yesterday was a tragic day in the NFL. The Coast Guard cutter Tornado spotted Schuyler, looking small in the vast ocean and clinging to the boat's hull. > 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. "He'll be an inspiration for me for a long time. According to his doctor, Schuyler's thoughts of his mom kept him going. 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. In the POW camps, optimists were the first to die, Stockdale told author Jim Collins in his bestselling book Good to Great. Schuyler suffered from hypothermia and weakness, which could have affected his memory and thinking. Teammates remember fallen Navy football player Brian Bourgeois, who died this week from injuries sustained from a SEAL training accident. But it happened in the Gulf of Mexico? 4:08. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the club said in a. THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. People who are mad at that must be visiting this site for the first time. The former tight end went into cardiac arrest while out on a jog in Boston, according to his family. Wow, imagine surviving 4 torturous days lost at sea. But how much of the money he is making off the book is he giving tot he victims family? Barton on Sea. He just needed a place to develop it, Bedee said. Need a tissue? Market data provided by Factset. When someone dies folks look for someone to blame. [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 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. . Not a member? He said he was reunited with his girlfriend and "seemed quite happy.". For professional football players, the most common cause of death is vehicle crashes. He was the lone survivor. Think the Unthinkable - then Do Something About It. The survivors story wasnt credible to many two years ago, either. 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. PLAYBET @PLAYBET Jeff Gladney of Arizona Cardinals has died in a car crash at age 25. Why would they give up sooner? A hobby? Biology obviously plays a critical role. What distinguished Schuyler - the youngest at age 24 - from the others? The Clark County coroner said Tuesday that a cause and manner of Keeler's death was pending. Theres nothing wrong with him writing a book about his story. i know someone whose son just died in a canoeing accident. There is no way. I do feel like the people of the area will relate and appreciate someone from the area.. May 22, 2011 10:51 AM 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. They never got a break.". Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Do they know the truth? 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. The Steelers waived him on December 5. Cooper was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on December 12. But the waves were powerful, and after Cooper and Smith were separated from the boat, the college teammates tried to hang on. i mean come on why wouldnt he make some stuff up to make him look like hes awesome? Call the guy who survived a liar in private. 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. Then focus on a few low cost/high impact choices that can save your life. Cooper and Smith became friends when they were teammates at Tampa Bay. Hypothermia does strange things to the mind and a person shouldnt be remembered that way. 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. He played 26 games for the Bucs in his first two pro seasons, then led a nomadic NFL existence. For him to simply dismiss Coopers fathers desire to look into the death of his son as simply a grieving father seem very insulting. Talk about survivors guilt. Scott Miller, a friend of the college teammates, said Schuyler told him that a chopper shone a light directly above them the first night. No further details have been released about the former NFL star's cause of death, though his family said in a . Former Nazareth football star Ryan Keeler died on Monday in Las Vegas, Nev. 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. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, November 16, 1899, Image 5", "Remembering the 3 football players killed in U-Va.'s campus shooting", "The Washington times. Grieving, venting, unable to let it go, what have you are not black and white issues, you stupid POS. He was 33. Cooper was later an All-Pac-10 selection and graduated following the 2003 season with a degree in sociology. I recently lost my daughter and Ill bet I never get over these feelings or stop grieving . At the air force survival school in the woods of Washington state, I learned that appearances are deceiving. Author, Journalist, Founder and CEO of TheSurvivorsClub.org. Bibb County school district officials say Joshua Ivory, a student at . Its not grieving anymore, its called cant let it go. "I think he is aware of what happened to his friends," Rumbak said. They also sent them text messages, stating that, "the CG is looking for you request you to contact us immediately." A Pakistani hockey player named Shahida Raza was among the victims who died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy. 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. Was it a miracle? How quickly can you bounce back after you've been knocked down? Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at 26 years old, the team announced Wednesday morning. YOU dont know if he has some sick hatred for this kid over an ACCIDENT Cooper claims that he has looked into the matter and determined that Schuylers account isnt physically possible. Ingrid Betancourt. The cadet, identified as Hunter Brown of Lake . That's why in the wilderness and water - and even urban areas - hypothermia victims are sometimes found in various states of undress. 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. Fishing boat capsizes, three dead, one survivor found days later. @goombars: And just what is YOUR platform for defending Nick Schyler with wild speculation of your own. Theres alot of whiny bitches posting here. 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. Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. 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. He conducted no media interviews for weeks after his rescue. 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 . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "It's just one of those situations. His doctor said it's a "miracle" Schuyler survived in the 63-degree Gulf water for nearly two days. the capsizing ejected the operator and occupants into rough Gulf waters. Bleakley, a 25-year-old former tight end from Crystal River, Fla., was on the USF football team in 2004 and 2005. [6] The four men left Clearwater Pass on February 28 at 6:30a.m. and were expected to return later that night. Tossed into the frigid water, the men managed to grab their life vests. But what makes their loss even more tragic is the likelihood that they didn't have to die. 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. Still, family members of Cooper the son of Phoenix sportscaster Bruce Cooper maintained hope at a Tuesday night prayer vigil in Mesa, Ariz., that he might turn up. Fitness and had helped train Smith and Cooper. He was released just before the start of the 2006 season, on September 2. 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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. "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," the Times quoted Bob Bleakley as saying. Why? You can't pick out the best survivors just by looking at their biceps. Im sure several idiots will come on here and say Bruce Cooper is just a hater. Tragically, his passion would lead to his untimely death. He said that they were still able to grab their life vests and held onto the boat for as long as they could. But I dont like that the father is publicly criticizing the kid though. It was Bleakley who swam underneath to retrieve three life jackets he could find, along with a cushion, a groggy Schuyler told Miller from a Tampa hospital. Cooper had also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders. Internal injuries sustained during 1920 game vs. Exertional heat stroke following conditioning drills. Schuylers temp was 89 degrees when they pulled him out. Timothy Close said if there were any other survivors, they would have been found. 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. This father has every right to question this story. Included are players in professional and college football who have died of any cause. He always has been. Optimists were always hoping to be released at Thanksgiving or Christmas, but were crushed when those holidays passed and they were still imprisoned. "It's a reminder of how life is fragile," he said. The lone survivor said two of those lost gave up after hours in the frigid water and the third tried to swim to safety. My heart aches for Mr. Cooper, but this is pointless. He is questioning the account of the incident. 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. On March 1, 2009, Cooper and three other men went missing after their boat capsized in rough seas near Clearwater, Florida. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. STARKVILLE, Miss. 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. Before you ever get into trouble, spend a moment imagining the worst cases scenario. This Cooper fella has no identity other than through his son. During the search, the Coast Guard reported 14-foot seas offshore and wind gusts up to 30 mph. But Schuyler knows his friends are lost, he added. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And yet, he suddenly remembers enough to write a book. 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. Some of you people are seriously troubled in the head. Exercise collapse associated with bronchial asthma. This week, the HBO newsmagazine show "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" reported that "since the year 2000, 30 players have died as a result of college football workouts." The cause: heat stroke, which is completely preventable if college officials overseeing grueling practices - usually athletic trainers - can identify a stricken . 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. FOXNews.com's Catherine Donaldson-Evans and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. Reports would come out that Marquis simply gave up. This whole story was nothing but a big crock of bull.. You may be 100% right, but you did your readers a disservice but not giving us the information that drew you to that conclusion. He is entitled to do so as a father and a parent. [2] On March 11, Cooper's wife filed for a death certificate in civil court. Three others -- including Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and Detroit Lions free agent Corey Smith -- are missing and presumed dead. They left Clearwater Pass that morning to head out to sea and were expected to return later that night. As time passed, their relatives grew worried because the group was expected home around sunset. In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. If someone is using and exaggerating and falsifying the story of your sons death in a selfish attempt to profit, you are more than welcome to call that person out. STARKVILLE, Miss. Charles Johnson. 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. hawkmdake. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was 26. 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." Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. For college players, the most common cause of death is in-game and practice injuries. All rights reserved. His body has never been found. I wonder what all the other pages say. "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. The 2021 Nazareth graduate was a redshirt freshman at UNLV. Marquis Victor Cooper (March 11, 1982[1] March 2009, missing, presumed dead) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Cooper was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (79th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. A friend? [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. 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. Indeed, experts say, hopelessness can kill you faster than the cold. 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. 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. On February 28, 2009, Marquis Cooper and his former Bucs teammate, Corey Smith, whod won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay following the 2002 season, went out on Coopers boat and were joined by two former University of South Florida football players, Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler. Hes absolutely right, no way it went down like that. Nick Schuyler just seems like so many other sketchy guys Ive known that I am inclined to NOT believe him. "Still, I do think it's a miracle.". Player passed away Wednesday morning men managed to grab their life vests and held onto the boat 's.! M: 5 football players were killed in a canoeing accident why would try! 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