OT Chilling news out of OSU

[BoatShow]

I saw in the Courant's "On The Fly" section that an OSU dlineman with a history of concussions had disappeared and sent some concerning texts to his mother on Wednesday. His body was found today with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Very sad news.

Now, I watched nearly the entire OSU-Mich game on Saturday and saw an interview with Meyer this morning. No mention of this missing young man. None. I guess if it doesn't concern the NCAA football playoffs ESPN won't talk about it.

 

[UConnDan97]

Holy moly. That's an incredible and sad story. What has this game become, and what has the NCAA allowed it to become? I suppose nothing should shock me now, as I expect Jameis Winston to have at least 4 more "get out of jail free" cards...

 

[RioDog]

ESPN/NCAA? To quote a current figure in the news:"Burn this m---er f---er to the GROUND!"

Terrible story- hope all connected can eventually find peace.

 

[formerlurker]

Not an Urban Meyer fan but he did make a public plea for the kid to "just come home". There was also a moment of silence before the game while the young man was still missing.

 

[huskymedic]

Not an Urban Meyer fan but he did make a public plea for the kid to "just come home". There was also a moment of silence before the game while the young man was still missing.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/poster-missing-ohio-st-player-shown-game-27251766

I'm always game for a good "pee on ESPN" thread but they talked about it on GameDay as well.

 

[whaler11]

He was a wrestler as well right? They have a higher rate of concussions than even football players. That can't be a good combination.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

He was a wrestler as well right? They have a higher rate of concussions than even football players. That can't be a good combination.

This year, the kid walked on to Ohio State's football after 3 years of wrestling. Wonder when the concussions occurred? Sad

 

[formerlurker]

It seems he also had some sort of argument with his girlfriend. Lots of variables in this story that need to be sorted out.

 

[BNich]

This year, the kid walked on to Ohio State's football after 3 years of wrestling. Wonder when the concussions occurred? Sad

Maybe played some high school football? Or even in practice? Possible to occur concussions in wrestling I would assume as well.