Johnson was found dead in his North Carolina hotel room on July 20. Camdan McWright, 18, was riding an electric scooter in the area of S. Four men set off from Florida's Gulf Coast on a weekend fishing trip. In short, fatter people tend to fend off hypothermia longer. He was 20 years old. At the air force survival school in the woods of Washington state, I learned that appearances are deceiving. First and foremost, survival isn't only about physical strength or stamina. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens. For instance, people with even mild hypothermia sometimes engage in "paradoxical undressing." I think that is what must be ticking off Coopers father. @edgerinn: To understand Coopers position, you have to research this entire matter starting two years ago. A few hours later, the other one followed suit. STARKVILLE, Miss. But when the boat didnt return, the Coast Guard began searching for it the following day. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. By Drew Weisholtz. Bibb County school district officials say Joshua Ivory, a student at . Schuyler told investigators that he believed it was caught in a coral reef and they tried to free it, but water filled the boat and it capsized. Three private planes also flew over the endless stretch of water, according to Cooper's father. Has an NFL player ever died from a hit? The Steelers waived him on December 5. Cooper was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on December 12. 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. The 50-year-old former wide receiver played for the New England Patriots in 2001 when they won the Super Bowl. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. 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. 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. "But I dont think he was delusional at all.". By keeping his silliness going, he keeps his son alive. I dont remember any publicity push at all. There is no way. November 6, 2021. Hes giving his money to charity. Hes absolutely right, no way it went down like that. 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. Schuyler was in fair condition and told hospital officials he didn't want to speak to the media. We'll never know exactly what went through the minds of those boaters fighting for their lives. Spinal cord injury sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained during practice. Schuyler told the Coast Guard that they tried to free the anchor but that the boat soon filled with water and capsized. "This guy is very tough mentally. Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died, the NFL team announced on Wednesday. Around 5:30 p.m., the report said the group ran into trouble: Their anchor was stuck. I have serious doubts as to his character and the veracity of his story. "The boat has not been recovered. Cooper says there are inconsistencies in Schuylers story, but thats not exactly surprising 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. Schuyler is the guy in the grass knoll! Im not sure what to believe with this story. 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. "I shouldn't be here," Robert Konrad, 38, who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1999 to 2004, told reporters today when describing his approximately 16 hours in the water. Not a member? Johnson was injured in a pre-season game and did not play in a regular season game. His 26-year-old son, he says, would fight to the end to survive. I do feel like the people of the area will relate and appreciate someone from the area.. Before you ever get into trouble, spend a moment imagining the worst cases scenario. Unitl then you ought to shut up abuot a subject you obviously know nothing about . "Over-exertion and exposure" sustained during game vs. It is completely consistant with hypothermia. Officials have said they found three life jackets: one on Schuyler, another near the boat and a third underneath. 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. We want to tell a story about how they lived and who these people, who these guys are, said the movies producer, Rick French. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Charles Johnson. He isnt bashing Nick. This father has every right to question this story. 39 . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. thats unnecessary. He became a free agent in the 2008 offseason. It adds controversy to a terrible situation. Serge Gnabry (German Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Winger) 56. 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. National World - Other Local Sites. Hes questioning, among other things, whether Schuyler was even at sea for three days. Exercise collapse associated with bronchial asthma. Uche Nwaneri. In fact, it can work against you. And the majority of those dolts will be DEmo lovers. Marquis Cooper's father has questioned Schuyler's account that his son removed his life jacket. 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? Schuyler probably could have lived only another five to 10 hours, Rumbak said. "Being that these guys are inexperienced, don't look just at 50 NM offshore, there might be a possibility that they wisened up and stayed close to shore, at least within visual of land," a Coast Guard officer wrote in one e-mail. 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. It's heavier than fat and if you're swimming, it takes more energy to stay afloat. May 22, 2011 10:51 AM 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. 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. 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. And writing a book is about making money. 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Two days later, Nick Schuyler was pulled from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard. [9] Cooper, Smith, and Bleakley are presumed dead. In the toughest situations, experts say, you should exercise "realistic optimism." Come on, cant the guy make a little money off of his friends deaths without being criticize. "He'd been through a lot.". 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. 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. You EFFIN MORON! Schuyler has not responded to interview requests. 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. 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. At Tampa General Hospital, Schuyler's doctor called it a "miracle" that he survived in the 63-degree Gulf water for nearly two days, and said he probably could have lived only another five to 10 hours. Nebraska high school football player dies at practice Madison Dubiski, 23, was the daughter of Brian Dubiski, who played football at . people need to be realistic. Has anyone been paralyzed in an NFL game? "We. No cause of death was announced. 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. . Internal injuries sustained during 1920 game vs. Exertional heat stroke following conditioning drills. 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 . 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. You must be logged in to leave a comment. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On October 31, 2006, Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Isaiah played football for Miami Jackson Senior High School, where he was about to enter his senior year. Wow, imagine surviving 4 torturous days lost at sea. 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. i dont believe the guy who was there. 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. 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. LOSER! Purdue: 14 members of football team were killed in a railroad collision (1903). You obviously have no sense of grief or loss . After searching thousands of miles of ocean, the Coast Guard finally arrives 46 hours later. One of the men's relatives contacted the Coast Guard around 1:30 a.m. on March 1 and a search began. One by one, however, Schuyler claimed that the other three began to show signs of hypothermia, took off their vests, and disappeared. Marquis Cooper was extremely passionate about the sea and sea life, a passion that began when he was a youngster in Arizona. I had no idea. He doesnt have any evidence to contradict anything Schuyler said, other than he doesnt want to believe it. On November 27, 2007, Cooper signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In fact, 80 to 90 percent of survival is mental, according to top experts in the military. 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. I just wanted to make sure everyone realizes this book came out a year and three months ago. A life? It's a phenomenon known as the Stockdale Paradox, named after Admiral James Stockdale, the highest ranking American prisoner of war in Vietnam. "Mom, you're not going to go to. He played college football at the University of Washington. He is entitled to do so as a father and a parent. Fear can paralyze and quickly wreck even the toughest men and women, while others somehow manage to control it. [2] On March 11, Cooper's wife filed for a death certificate in civil court. Coast Guard via . Its easy to understand why Cooper cant accept what happened, but its too bad that he feels the need to lash out at Schuyler. STARKVILLE, Miss. 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. Its not going to bring his son back. Uche Nwaneri, a former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman died suddenly. "He was in . Friends and family are mourning a Delaware County, Pennsylvania, high school football player who collapsed and died during a training workout Saturday . Or was it a wrenching case-study of the laws of survival in extreme situations? Another started getting unruly, throwing punches and later took off his life jacket, dove under the water and was never seen again. They find only one man -- Nick Schuyler -- sitting on top of the overturned boat. Cooper and Smith became friends when they were teammates at Tampa Bay. The Jaguars released him on December 7. Marshall: 37 members died in an airplane crash (1970). By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Im sure several idiots will come on here and say Bruce Cooper is just a hater. 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. If he didn't have that type of background, I don't think he would have made it," Rumbak said. - A San Jose State University football player died Friday morning after he was struck by a school bus, the team confirmed. [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. Tate Myre, a standout player for the Wildcats football team at . "But we have hope we're going to keep him.". or redistributed. 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. That man said his life jacket was too tight and he took it off, Schuyler told the Coast Guard. (Midwestern State U) This has been one of the deadliest years for college football in decades. He was 20 years old. Stuart Schuyler said his son is an instructor at L.A. Or is PFT just offering an uninformed opinion of what the father said? FILE - Floodwaters slowly recede in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Lafitte, La., Sept. 1, 2021. In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. 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. Hater, what really is insensitive is your clockwork racial angle on all the stories you comment on. Schuyler has also said that Bleakley helped him survive by talking to him and encouraging him during their last night together. How is it shady for Schuyler to write a book about what happened? You better check your body temperature seems like your reasoning is suffering from hypothermia. He probably went mad. The boat was carrying four passengers: Cooper, Corey Smith, and two former University of South Florida football players, Nick Schuyler and Will Bleakley. Heck, Cooper has blamed the Coast Guard too This guy just walks around blaming folks at random for his sons death. Biology obviously plays a critical role. Demaryius Thomas, who played 10 seasons in the NFL, has died. 24. . I think it is perfectly logical to assume that this guy did everything he could to save his friend. "He'll be an inspiration for me for a long time. Click here for more on this story from the St. Petersburg Times. That means combining a blunt factual appreciation of your predicament with steadfast hope that things will turn out okay. 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 . I wonder what all the other pages say. 14 Year Old Football Player Jamie Died During Football Match In Edinburgh. 3:14. Schuyler told the Coast Guard the boat was anchored when it capsized. Drake Geiger died Tuesday night after medics were called to. You can't pick out the best survivors just by looking at their biceps. 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. He played 26 games for the Bucs in his first two pro seasons, then led a nomadic NFL existence. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And yet, he suddenly remembers enough to write a book. 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. 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 player's . THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. Didn't they have the same motivations? The strongest and fittest men and women often "crumble like blue cheese" under extreme pressure, one instructor told me. 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. 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. 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. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at 26 years old, the team announced Wednesday morning. 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. 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