His doctor said it's a "miracle" Schuyler survived in the 63-degree Gulf water for nearly two days. Come on, cant the guy make a little money off of his friends deaths without being criticize. maybe the father is wrong, and maybe it is just grief. 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. 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. A friend? thats unnecessary. You almost sound as bad as Mr. Cooper. A search began for Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, and Will Bleakley but that search was called off on March 6 and all three were presumed dead. 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. Not a member? Schuylers account is very suspicious. I think the coast guard actully found him in the first hour, kept it a secret, sent out search boats and planes all over the place,found the boat and put him back on the boat and then let him there for 4 and 1/2 hours and then found him again and saved him. 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. Westmoreland, 18, of Tupelo, Mississippi, was a graduate of Tupelo High School. For instance, people with even mild hypothermia sometimes engage in "paradoxical undressing." 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. Gladney played for Minnesota Vikings for two years before joining Arizona Cardinals in March this year. I never believe what the white-devil says. Crushed skull during practice game against. 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. My goal was to uncover the secrets of the world's most effective survivors. 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. All Cooper did here was sell more copies of a book most people didnt realize was even published. "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. Now STFU. 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 four friends had been missing since Saturday when their boat capsized during a fishing trip. I don't think it's fully hit him yet." Charles Johnson. "Even if he goes on, he's with the Lord," said Cooper's grandmother, Zelma Davis. And shame on folks at this site to dismiss this kids father beliefs as simply a father grieving.. "I dont think he was thinking as well as you and I today," Dr. Mark Rumbak, the attending physician for the rescued boater, told reporters outside Tampa General Hospital. YOU dont know if he has some sick hatred for this kid over an ACCIDENT > 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 was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. As time passed, their relatives grew worried because the group was expected home around sunset. Spinal cord injury sustained during game vs. Spinal cord injury sustained during practice. 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 then have people blaming and criticizing you for being the one to survive. The investigator described the symptoms Schuyler witnessed as characteristic of hypothermia.[12]. The doctor treating Schuyler said he was in good condition on Wednesday and had never been delusional during his ordeal. 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. Internal injuries sustained during 1920 game vs. Exertional heat stroke following conditioning drills. I truly feel for him and his family, butwhat an idiot. Nor is it poosible that the only person there could tell the truth. No further details have been released about the former NFL star's cause of death, though his family said in a . We've had trouble communicating with them that far offshore.". its a sad story and i think its disrespectful he would write a book about it in the first place. The third man thought he saw land nearly two days after the boat capsized and decided to swim for it. He was 26. But how much of the money he is making off the book is he giving tot he victims family? Legal Statement. "The No. 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. Based on how the men died, it makes sense why he didnt want to talk to the family. Well, maybe one day you will have the opportunity to punch me in the face Mr. Internet tough guy. "It's a reminder of how life is fragile," he said. "Mom, you're not going to go to. Anchored 70 miles from land, their 21-foot boat flips over in 15-foot seas and 30-mph winds. 3:14. September 21, 2017. No one may ever know what really happen out there on that boat, only speculate. 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By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Anchored 70 miles from land, their 21-foot boat flips over in 15-foot seas and 30-mph winds. Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died, the NFL team announced on Wednesday. May 22, 2011 10:51 AM In cold water, muscle doesn't help conserve heat, like fat, which acts as insulation. Soon after, they died. All the muscle mass and competitiveness in the world won't keep you alive if you're incapacitated by fear or overwhelmed with despair. "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. "They flipped it over once, but it flipped back over. Theres alot of whiny bitches posting here. The 50-year-old former wide receiver played for the New England Patriots in 2001 when they won the Super Bowl. He said that they were still able to grab their life vests and held onto the boat for as long as they could. I just wanted to make sure everyone realizes this book came out a year and three months ago. "I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. 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Schuyler told the Coast Guard that they tried to free the anchor but that the boat soon filled with water and capsized. The boat was carrying four passengers: Cooper, Corey Smith, and two former University of South Florida football players, Nick Schuyler and Will Bleakley. 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 . Cooper was signed by the Oakland Raiders on November 5, 2008, after linebacker Robert Thomas was placed on injured reserve. I dont remember any publicity push at all. Tate Myre, a standout player for the Wildcats football team at . 22 . Biology obviously plays a critical role. The lone survivor said two of those lost gave up after hours in the frigid water and the third tried to swim to safety. Cooper was selected in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Washington. Really? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may be heading out Wednesday to recover the boat. He was placed on waivers seven weeks later and was claimed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he spent just over a month before finishing the season with the Seattle Seahawks. Drake Geiger, a 16-year-old junior offensive and defensive tackle for Omaha South High School, died Tuesday after he became ill just 10 minutes into practice as his body temperature reached 122. 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. 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. Ryan Keeler, a defensive lineman with the UNLV football team, has died, the school announced Feb. 20. Two players died after games last Saturday, CBS Sports and other news outlets reported, and three others died from football-related ailments during the off-season. 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. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal has the details. Schuyler has not responded to interview requests. But these aren't your usual fishermen. He just needed a place to develop it, Bedee said. A study, however, says it's highly . Authorities are investigating after he was found unresponsive in bed in a studio apartment. He was a Tupelo High Feel sorry for those kids. Was it a miracle? 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. 39 . 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. In choppy seas, they manage to don life-vests and try to right the boat. 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. "But we have hope we're going to keep him.". Around 5:30 p.m., the report said the group ran into trouble: Their anchor was stuck. But it happened in the Gulf of Mexico? On family vacations to Florida, he would roam the beaches to inspect the sea creatures and that passion continued into his adult life. Indeed, experts say, hopelessness can kill you faster than the cold. Under his right mind thats probably true But under his medical condition? Without question, a feeling of helplessness is one of the greatest dangers in survival situations. I live it every day . 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. Another tampex? In a statement, Mississippi State Athletics said they are "deeply saddened" to learn of the death of freshman student-athlete Samuel Westmoreland. Schuyler told the Coast Guard the boat was anchored when it capsized. First and foremost, survival isn't only about physical strength or stamina. [3], Though his grandfather worked in the athletic department of Arizona State University, Cooper attended the University of Washington. Need a tissue? This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. People who are mad at that must be visiting this site for the first time. He consistently volunteered to stay after school to help his science teacher, who actually became his trainer, clean fish tanks and feed the iguanas and frogs that were kept in the classroom. 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. 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 wasn't a household name and played for six different franchises during his short pro career. In survival situations, experts say, people decline at differing rates. He played college football at the University of Washington. The boy's dad said he was a great son who had a big heart, according to WSVN. 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. So because he happens to be a grieving father we shouldnt listen to him when he says Schuyler is exaggerating. Heres a look back on the career and tragic death of Marquis Cooper. A few hours later, a second boater started throwing punches, took off his vest, and dove into the ocean, never to be seen again. Kidney failure related to injury sustained during game vs. the capsizing ejected the operator and occupants into rough Gulf waters. How quickly can you bounce back after you've been knocked down? It is not about how they died. Do they know the truth? But surely, the three other men were thinking of their families and friends too. Before you ever get into trouble, spend a moment imagining the worst cases scenario. 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