Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players

CRedskinsRule · 03-03-2009, 07:12 PM

Given they were in their physical prime, I could see if the mentality became "F--- this." and instead of sitting and waiting, they believed they could swim for it and make it. I could not imagine thinking that, but these guys train their bodies to the max, and maybe sitting waiting for someone to come rescue them really drove them bonkers.

Bubba305-ST21- · 03-03-2009, 07:36 PM

my prayers go out to the family and friends of these players. This could have happend to anyone, it really is ashame.

Nflnick11 · 03-03-2009, 10:13 PM

Sad story ...RIP guys...

KLHJ2 · 03-03-2009, 10:22 PM

You know, deep in my heart I wanted to believe that the other guys would make it out as well (pro football players or not). The reality is, that even if they had survived this long they would have died of starvation, hypothermia, or dehydration by now. Realistically they put up a big fight, but I rather that they died quickly instead. My thoughts go out to their families.

53Fan · 03-04-2009, 03:29 AM

God bless their families. Life should never be taken for granted. It is a gift.

Hog1 · 03-04-2009, 09:24 AM

How long can it be before a few attorneys get involved and bring an action against the boat owners estate for negligence in causing the other's death?

MTK · 03-04-2009, 09:49 AM

Sad ending to this story. I can't imagine going out like that.

irish · 03-04-2009, 01:10 PM

It is amazing that the 2 men we would perceive as the strongest were the first to give up, take off their lifejackets and float away. It just goes to show that without mental strength physical strength wont go too far. Sad ending to the story.

BigHairedAristocrat · 03-04-2009, 01:18 PM

I cant beleive they gave up hope of being rescued after just a couple hours. that doesnt make sense at all. i wonder if they were intoxicated and that played into their willingness to give up so easily.

GMScud · 03-04-2009, 01:32 PM

Man, this is pretty gut wrenching.

ProFootballTalk.com - REPORT: THE THREE MISSING BOATERS TOOK OFF THEIR LIFE VESTS

44ever · 03-04-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I cant beleive they gave up hope of being rescued after just a couple hours. that doesnt make sense at all. i wonder if they were intoxicated and that played into their willingness to give up so easily.

Never thought of that BHA. That may indeed be the main contributing factor of why their judment seems off. Because it does'nt make sense to me either. You may be right.

BigHairedAristocrat · 03-04-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 44ever

Never thought of that BHA. That may indeed be the main contributing factor of why their judment seems off. Because it does'nt make sense to me either. You may be right.

Dehydration can also lead to impaired judgement, but i cant imagine that was a factor so early on. It just seems 2-4hours is far too early for someone to "give up."

Im not trying to sound like a punk, but how hard can it be (from a psychological standpoint) to hold onto a boat while wearing a life jacket for a couple hours? If these guys were drunk and/or "high" on something, it could certainly explain things.

SmootSmack · 03-04-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Dehydration can also lead to impaired judgement, but i cant imagine that was a factor so early on. It just seems 2-4hours is far too early for someone to "give up."

Im not trying to sound like a punk, but how hard can it be (from a psychological standpoint) to hold onto a boat while wearing a life jacket for a couple hours? If these guys were drunk and/or "high" on something, it could certainly explain things.

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Monkeydad · 03-04-2009, 01:36 PM

^

Can people stop sourcing PFT so much?

I thought he man they recovered told authorities they had all been together and were wearing life jackets?

SmootSmack · 03-04-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

^

Can people stop sourcing PFT so much?

I thought he man they recovered told authorities they had all been together and were wearing life jackets?

You should click on the link first, because PFT is linking to another site (one I know you love

)

FOXNews.com - Florida Boat Accident Survivor: 2 NFL Players Gave Up Hope - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

This isn't a "PFT has heard" or "sources tell PFT" situation

Here's another link

Survivor Tells Strange Tale Of Boaters' Fate - National News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

03-03-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players Given they were in their physical prime, I could see if the mentality became "F--- this." and instead of sitting and waiting, they believed they could swim for it and make it. I could not imagine thinking that, but these guys train their bodies to the max, and maybe sitting waiting for someone to come rescue them really drove them bonkers.

03-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
Bubba305-ST21- Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 37 Posts: 683	re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players my prayers go out to the family and friends of these players. This could have happend to anyone, it really is ashame. __________________ never another.....R.I.P. Sean T #21

03-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#4
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players You know, deep in my heart I wanted to believe that the other guys would make it out as well (pro football players or not). The reality is, that even if they had survived this long they would have died of starvation, hypothermia, or dehydration by now. Realistically they put up a big fight, but I rather that they died quickly instead. My thoughts go out to their families.

03-04-2009, 03:29 AM	#5
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players God bless their families. Life should never be taken for granted. It is a gift. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

03-04-2009, 09:24 AM	#6
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players How long can it be before a few attorneys get involved and bring an action against the boat owners estate for negligence in causing the other's death? __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

03-03-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players Sad story ...RIP guys...

03-04-2009, 09:49 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players Sad ending to this story. I can't imagine going out like that. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#8
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players It is amazing that the 2 men we would perceive as the strongest were the first to give up, take off their lifejackets and float away. It just goes to show that without mental strength physical strength wont go too far. Sad ending to the story.

03-04-2009, 01:18 PM	#9
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,712	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players I cant beleive they gave up hope of being rescued after just a couple hours. that doesnt make sense at all. i wonder if they were intoxicated and that played into their willingness to give up so easily. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

03-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#10
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players Man, this is pretty gut wrenching. ProFootballTalk.com - REPORT: THE THREE MISSING BOATERS TOOK OFF THEIR LIFE VESTS __________________ Tardy

03-04-2009, 01:36 PM	#14
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Updated: Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing NFL Players ^ Can people stop sourcing PFT so much? I thought he man they recovered told authorities they had all been together and were wearing life jackets? __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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