Joey Russ 7,227 Posted June 28, 2019 23 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Totally forgot about this discovery of mine. Former Penn State running back Mike Gasparato passed away Thursday night following an extended battle with cancer, friends of his report. The sad news began making the rounds among former Nittany Lions Friday morning. Gasparato, who was 37, contracted the disease early last year. SC That’s half of my rejected Alt Obits names dead for me. However, he and 2 others wouldn’t have gotten an acceptable obit there, but it’s annoying to see how much more points I might’ve gotten if the other 8 went through, especially since only 2 of my replacements have died so far... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Joey Russ said: That’s half of my rejected Alt Obits names dead for me. However, he and 2 others wouldn’t have gotten an acceptable obit there, but it’s annoying to see how much more points I might’ve gotten if the other 8 went through, especially since only 2 of my replacements have died so far... I’d have to check to see who was rejected for me (Shirley Boone was one). I can understand this one. College athletes aren’t celebrities. Pros, sure. That said, no harm throwing his name out there and see if you get thumbs up! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Joey Russ said: That’s half of my rejected Alt Obits names dead for me. However, he and 2 others wouldn’t have gotten an acceptable obit there, but it’s annoying to see how much more points I might’ve gotten if the other 8 went through, especially since only 2 of my replacements have died so far... Including rejected replacement picks, I'm only at 40% (6 deaths among 15 people). I noticed one of the rejected picks (Catherine Wreford) got a BBC write-up in February on her illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 29, 2019 Ken Behring, the former owner of the Seattle Seahawks, has died. He was 91. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/kenneth-behring-controversial-second-owner-of-seahawks-dies-at-age-91/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted July 1, 2019 Petey Jones, a legendary player with TC Williams high school who was portrayed by actor Donald Faison in the movie 'Remember the Titans", has died. He was 65. https://wjla.com/news/local/petey-jones-tc-williams-football-remember-the-titans-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 7, 2019 Former Detroit Lions scout Jim Owens died Thursday. He was 84. Jim Owens worked for the Lions as a pro scout for more than 20 years. Owens coached in high school and in the college ranks at Tarleton State and Henderson County Junior College in his home state of Texas. Most of his career in football, though, was spent in the NFL with the Lions. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 7, 2019 Not to perpetuate a stereotype or anything, but... Former Clemson and East Carolina running back Tyshon Dye died Friday at the age of 25 after a drowning accident in Georgia. Dye was swimming with his two brothers at a picnic at Richard B. Russell State Park when he started to tire in the water. His brothers saw him go underwater at Lake Russell but couldn't help him. Dye's death was ruled an accidental drowning. Dye ran for 351 yards and five touchdowns with the Tigers from 2014 to 2016. He added 217 yards in seven games with East Carolina as a graduate transfer in 2017. Dye won a national championship with Clemson in 2016. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted July 7, 2019 Bob Fouts, a Bay area Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster long associated with the San Francisco 49ers, and the father of NFL Hall of Fame player & current broadcaster Dan Fouts, has died. He was 97. https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Longtime-Bay-Area-broadcaster-Bob-Fouts-dies-at-97-14077581.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted July 12, 2019 Walt Michaels, the former New York Jets coach who retired following the 1982 season after leading the team to the AFC title game, has died. He was 89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted July 17, 2019 Houston Markham Jr., the winningest coach in Alabama State University football history, has died. He was 75. https://www.wsfa.com/2019/07/17/winningest-football-coach-asu-history-has-died/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted July 17, 2019 @Paul Bearer, will you put 'winningest' in the profanity filter to be replaced by 'halibut'? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted July 19, 2019 Superbowl winner Mitch Petrus, of the New Yorg Giants, dies at 32 after a heatstroke: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitch-petrus-died-former-new-york-giants-lineman-dead-age-32-cause-of-death-heat-stroke-2019-07-19/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 20, 2019 12 hours ago, gcreptile said: Superbowl winner Mitch Petrus, of the New Yorg Giants, dies at 32 after a heatstroke: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitch-petrus-died-former-new-york-giants-lineman-dead-age-32-cause-of-death-heat-stroke-2019-07-19/ About 3 weeks ago I got knocked to my knees and couldn't function, couldn't hold fluids etc.... my vision went white etc, all just 'heat exhaustion'....which is two steps below heat stroke. I honestly felt close to death. Not a good OR SMART way to go. My excuse was I was alone trying to do 4 hours of outdoor work in the desert. It was stupid to continue when I felt it coming on. "I just have 30 minutes to go'.... I struggled to fucking walk to air conditioning 200' away when it got bad. Just stupid. And I drank two waters but wasn't working. Lesson learned. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrowsmith 445 Posted July 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Sir Creep said: About 3 weeks ago I got knocked to my knees and couldn't function, couldn't hold fluids etc.... my vision went white etc, all just 'heat exhaustion'....which is two steps below heat stroke. I honestly felt close to death. Not a good OR SMART way to go. My excuse was I was alone trying to do 4 hours of outdoor work in the desert. It was stupid to continue when I felt it coming on. "I just have 30 minutes to go'.... I struggled to fucking walk to air conditioning 200' away when it got bad. Just stupid. And I drank two waters but wasn't working. Lesson learned. SC Sir Creep, That has happened to me twice now. Watch out as it happening once makes you more susceptible in the future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mankilld 0 Posted July 27, 2019 Adrian Peterson has earned close to $100 million over the course of 12 seasons in the NFL. Now, he’s battling creditors in court over millions in unpaid loans. The Washington Redskins running back is making headlines again over a state supreme court case in New York. DeAngelo Vehicle Sales LLC, a McAdoo, Pennsylvania-based creditor, is suing Peterson, alleging he had failed to fully repay a $5.2 million loan. With interest and other fees, the sum claimed comes out to $6.6 million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted July 27, 2019 Big if true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted July 27, 2019 Thank you for this amazing thread. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, mankilld said: Adrian Peterson has earned close to $100 million over the course of 12 seasons in the NFL. Now, he’s battling creditors in court over millions in unpaid loans. The Washington Redskins running back is making headlines again over a state supreme court case in New York. DeAngelo Vehicle Sales LLC, a McAdoo, Pennsylvania-based creditor, is suing Peterson, alleging he had failed to fully repay a $5.2 million loan. With interest and other fees, the sum claimed comes out to $6.6 million. Merged with the American football thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 27, 2019 Maybe he get so upset he grab a switch and beat his child across the legs with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted July 28, 2019 Former San Diego running back Keith Lincoln dead at 80 years. He played also for the Buffalo Bills. https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2019/07/28/Former-Chargers-running-back-Keith-Lincoln-dies-at-80/7841564325922/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted July 29, 2019 On 27/07/2019 at 14:18, Paul Bearer said: Merged with the American football thread. It needs to go in the extra-curricular American Football (And Other Yank 'sports') thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 481 Posted July 31, 2019 Hall Of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti, perhaps most famous for his status as a member of the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins team, has died at the age of 78. I definitely remember him from Inside The NFL as well, as I got more into the game in the 90's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, MrWonderful said: Hall Of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti, perhaps most famous for his status as a member of the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins team, has died at the age of 78. I definitely remember him from Inside The NFL as well, as I got more into the game in the 90's. I want to be 'sad' and I am some, but the 1972 Miami Dolphins alumni have proven to collectively be some of the most self-indulgent assholes that have ever walked the earth, so I hope unlike you, Mr. Buoniconti, there aren't a bunch of retired players jumping up and down high-fiving your death 'he failed to live!' SC Here's a QO if necess: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7306529/NFL-Hall-Famer-Nick-Buoniconti-dies-78-battling-CTE-symptoms.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,467 Posted July 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: I want to be 'sad' and I am some, but the 1972 Miami Dolphins alumni have proven to collectively be some of the most self-indulgent assholes that have ever walked the earth, so I hope unlike you, Mr. Buoniconti, there aren't a bunch of retired players jumping up and down high-fiving your death 'he failed to live!' SC Here's a QO if necess: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7306529/NFL-Hall-Famer-Nick-Buoniconti-dies-78-battling-CTE-symptoms.html CTE again. imo within a decade "end stage CTE" is going to be a more common diagnosis AND a common deadpool pick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
