How did one man -- a former college player, not a pro -- survive this ordeal while the other three perished? He said that they were still able to grab their life vests and held onto the boat for as long as they could. Westmoreland, 18, of Tupelo, Mississippi, was a graduate of Tupelo High School. Nick was the sole survivor and hes entitled to emblish a story as much as he wants to play the heroREALLY? He was released by the Bucs just ahead of the 2006 season but was quickly picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. He made up his explanation as he went along, while using hypothermia as an excuse for his many inconsistencies. You better check your body temperature seems like your reasoning is suffering from hypothermia. You should investigate a little more, MDS. Hes absolutely right, no way it went down like that. Schuyler's doctor said he hasn't seen signs of post traumatic stress yet and doesn't believe that Schuyler has fully grasped the gravity of the situation which is normal immediately after a crisis. Without question, a feeling of helplessness is one of the greatest dangers in survival situations. Former Nazareth football star Ryan Keeler died on Monday in Las Vegas, Nev. (WLBT) - A Mississippi State football player passed away Wednesday morning. Bleakley used the cushion and the other men wore the jackets, Miller said. Aron Ralston. Schuyler told the Coast Guard the boat was anchored when it capsized. 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. 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 Coast Guard began searching for the missing boat shortly after midnight on March 1, 2009. OMAHA, Neb. They left without talking with reporters. We'll never know exactly what went through the minds of those boaters fighting for their lives. This father has every right to question this story. Bourgeois will be honored in numerous ways during the Army . Its one thing to survive a horrific incident like that but its another to continually emblish the story so you can seem like Superman when you know all you did was simply try to stay alive. Another point is the survivor said in his media interviews that his hypothermia made his recollection vague and insconsistent. 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. "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 time passed, their relatives grew worried because the group was expected home around sunset. But as the night wore on, their will to survive appears to have weakened and the effects of hypothermia were likely setting in. Schuyler suffered from hypothermia and weakness, which could have affected his memory and thinking. "Not Without Hope" is based on the true story of the boat accident that took the lives of three football players and left a fourth stranded at sea. The fact that hes trying to make $ off the tragedy at this point speaks to his overall credibility. The investigator described the symptoms Schuyler witnessed as characteristic of hypothermia.[12]. 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. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tell The Telegraph of Macon that the autopsy by a Georgia Bureau of . "It's just one of those situations. 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. A few hours later, the other one followed suit. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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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I dont remember any publicity push at all. 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. "He said basically that Will helped him keep going," Schuyler told Miller, who said he had known Bleakley since the sixth grade. Born in Mesa, Arizona, in 1982, Marquis Cooper was the son of Bruce Cooper, who was an extremely popular sports reporter for KPNX, the NBC affiliate in the Phoenix area, for more than three decades. . A Pakistani hockey player named Shahida Raza was among the victims who died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy. 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. 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. Im not sure what to believe with this story. this is just my opinion and I feel for the guy but he really needs to let this go. It was a sudden accident and I feel for his loss, but he doesnt have the right to defame folks. I live it every day . A hobby? 5. "But we have hope we're going to keep him.". 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 think he is aware of what happened to his friends," Rumbak said. And if so, it is beyond appropriate. . 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. schuylers condition was probly brought under control pretty quickly. Supposedly, the three friends were supposed to rotate sitting on top of the hull to get out of the cold water. 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. 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. 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. They find only one man -- Nick Schuyler -- sitting on top of the overturned boat. He isnt bashing Nick. Stuart Schuyler said his son is an instructor at L.A. the kid took a lot of risks. The boat was finally found shortly after 1:30 p.m. Eastern on March 2 and was overturned with Schuyler hanging onto it for dear life. or redistributed. 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. MACON, Ga. A 15-year-old high school football player died after collapsing at the first day of practice in middle Georgia. The 2021 Nazareth graduate was a redshirt freshman at UNLV. He claimed he was told that if he didnt tell his account of the story some publication as going to write the story anyway. Ingrid Betancourt. One by one, however, Schuyler claimed that the other three began to show signs of hypothermia, took off their vests, and disappeared. He had one reception for 13 yards in his career, which also included some time on special teams. In short, fatter people tend to fend off hypothermia longer. Your attack of this father is very insensitive. Didn't they have the same motivations? Cooper in the video just looked like he flew off the handle (possibly after a drink or two) to a local reporter who then ran with the story. . Cooper's cousin Ray Sanchez said the Coast Guard recounted a similar story to him, but doesn't know whether it's true. Jamain Stephens, a football player at California University of Pennsylvania and the son of a former Steelers first round-draft pick, has died at the age of 20 of what was initially described as . Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Air. You are free to form your own opinion believe it or not. Need a tissue? Officials have said they found three life jackets: one on Schuyler, another near the boat and a third underneath. 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 . Coast Guard Capt. The cadet, identified as Hunter Brown of Lake . Authorities are investigating after he was found unresponsive in bed in a studio apartment. At the air force survival school in the woods of Washington state, I learned that appearances are deceiving. He was 33. Unfortunealty one day you will expierence real loss of a very close loved one and then you will GET it . 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. YOU dont know if he has an angle. Marquis dad should just shut up because it looks like Marquis had a little blood on his hands from what the Coast Guard said. I wonder what all the other pages say. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Nor is it poosible that the only person there could tell the truth. Wow, imagine surviving 4 torturous days lost at sea. During the search, the Coast Guard reported 14-foot seas offshore and wind gusts up to 30 mph. The lone survivor said two of those lost gave up after hours in the frigid water and the third tried to swim to safety. 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. i dont believe the guy who was there. Warren Moon has a theory about what happened, whatswiththehate says: May 22, 2011 11:33 AM. All Cooper did here was sell more copies of a book most people didnt realize was even published. The report concluded the following:[11], The conclusions were accompanied by additional details from the Schuyler interviews. On family vacations to Florida, he would roam the beaches to inspect the sea creatures and that passion continued into his adult life. "He didn't want his mother to come to his funeral," the doctor says. Cooper was signed by the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2008, after linebacker Robert Thomas was placed on injured reserve. (WJTV) - A Mississippi State University (MSU) football player has died. Heres a look back on the career and tragic death of Marquis Cooper. The Coast Guard said it did not receive a distress signal. Hater, what really is insensitive is your clockwork racial angle on all the stories you comment on. It adds controversy to a terrible situation. Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website . Marquis Cooper was extremely passionate about the sea and sea life, a passion that began when he was a youngster in Arizona. maybe the father is wrong, and maybe it is just grief. "I think they were not to be found," Robert Bleakley said. Before his death, Escobar had played for Colombia in 51 matches. November 6, 2021. Nebraska high school football player dies at practice Madison Dubiski, 23, was the daughter of Brian Dubiski, who played football at . Elie Wiesel. That means combining a blunt factual appreciation of your predicament with steadfast hope that things will turn out okay. 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 said he was reunited with his girlfriend and "seemed quite happy.". Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. But surely, the three other men were thinking of their families and friends too. Uche Nwaneri. You almost sound as bad as Mr. Cooper. 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. THAT is insensitive, and incredibly stupid. Writing a book about the story, and exaggerating or lying about the events is a pitiful attempt to profit from his friends deaths. 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. Spinal cord injury sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained during practice. 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. 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. More than 24 hours after starting their search, a sign of hope finally emerged. You obviously have no sense of grief or loss . It is not about how they died. Schuyler probably could have lived only another five to 10 hours, Rumbak said. Scott Miller, a friend of the college teammates, said Schuyler told him that a chopper shone a light directly above them the first night. 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. Ryan Keeler, a second-year at UNLV who had just transferred from Rutgers University, died on Monday, the school announced. An updated autopsy revealed that former Grand Valley State QB Cullen Finnerty had CTE, the brain disease that has been found in a number of ex-football players. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," the Times quoted Bob Bleakley as saying. thats unnecessary. Theres alot of whiny bitches posting here. In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. On the day after Chuck Hughes died, a Detroit-area pathologist, Taisja Tworek, performed an autopsy on the player. its a sad story and i think its disrespectful he would write a book about it in the first place. iamtalkingsolistenandlearn says: May 22, 2011 1:15 PM. Drake Geiger died Tuesday night after medics were called to. Sounds like a guy in the water to me How great a boater was Cooper? No one is going to buy a book that tells a boring story. Paul Fain. "The No. But who cares..right Mr. Smith? These guys were friends. people need to be realistic. This can cause you to feel hot, and you start taking off your clothes. On March 1, 2009, Cooper and three other men went missing after their boat capsized in rough seas near Clearwater, Florida. > 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. Actually there were three others who perished, not two. 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 . For professional football players, the most common cause of death is vehicle crashes. Tossed into the frigid water, the men managed to grab their life vests. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1887-1905, December 06, 1894, Image 2", "Police: Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski found dead in apparent suicide", "H. J. Hooper's Funeral: Many Students from Dartmouth at Services at Exeter--Beautiful Display of Floral Pieces", "Utah Utes RB Ty Jordan, Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, dies", "Utah football player Lowe killed in SLC shooting", "Maryland's Jordan McNair Died of Heatstroke According to OL's Family", "The sun. [3] In the offseason, the family lived in Tampa, Florida.[5]. 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. Cooper claims that he has looked into the matter and determined that Schuylers account isnt physically possible. This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 01:39. Legal Statement. For instance, people with even mild hypothermia sometimes engage in "paradoxical undressing." - The former North Carolina State standout recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), three sacks and 10 special teams tackles in 2008, his best NFL season. 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. My goal was to uncover the secrets of the world's most effective survivors. Survival may be 90 percent mental, but don't blindly hope for the best. He, too, took his life vest off, 24-year-old Schuyler told the families. A player on the U.S. Air Force Academy football team died on Monday after suffering "a medical emergency" on his way to class, the school confirmed. My point is that I dont think its grieving. Two of the boaters play in the NFL; the other two are former college players. 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. FOXNews.com's Catherine Donaldson-Evans and The Associated Press contributed to this report. But it happened in the Gulf of Mexico? Hes questioning, among other things, whether Schuyler was even at sea for three days. Schuyler was in fair condition and told hospital officials he didn't want to speak to the media. UnbelievableONLY IN AMERICA! How quickly can you bounce back after you've been knocked down? [9] Cooper, Smith, and Bleakley are presumed dead. I just wanted to make sure everyone realizes this book came out a year and three months ago. 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