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The Coast Guard called off the search Tuesday for two NFL players and a third man lost at sea off the Florida coast after their boat capsized during a fishing trip.
Officials said the search would end at sundown, with Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith, who played with the Detroit Lions last season, and former South Florida player William Bleakley still missing in the rough, chilly seas.
"We're extremely confident that if there are any survivors on the surface of the water that we would have found them," said Coast Guard Capt. Timothy Close, who added that searchers scoured the equivalent of 24,000 square miles over more than 60 hours.
One survivor was found on Monday afternoon. The 24-year-old former South Florida player Nick Schuyler, who managed to stay with the boat after it overturned Saturday evening.
Prospects for survival became more grim throughout the day, with Cooper's father saying the Coast Guard told him privately officials were losing hope because so much time had passed and hypothermia risks were high. Coast Guard officials said publicly that they were still hopeful.
"I think the families understood that we put in a tremendous effort," Close said. "Any search and rescue case we have to stop is disappointing."
Information from the associated press was used in this report.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Nick Schuyler is Found Clinging to Over-Turned Boat
At 12:10pm the Coast Guard found a man clinging on to an over-turned boat, that man was Nick Schuyler, one of the 4 boaters missing since Saturday evening, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Schuyler was conscious and wearing a life vest today when the Coast Guard found him clinging to a fishing boat that left Clearwater Saturday morning, said Coast Guard Capt. Timothy Close. His three companions, including two former Tampa Bay Buccaneers, were not seen, Close said.
Schuyler is in serious condition and was rushed to Tampa General Hospital where he is describe as "alive and talking".
Nick Schuyler told his mom today that he survived by telling himself she was not going to go to his funeral, "that's what kept him hanging on.'' He's dehydrated, has a few cuts and bruises and is heavily medicated. But his dad said Nick managed to say, "Hi, pop.'' Marsha Schuyler said she passed out when she learned her son had survived.
It is great news that Schuyler has been found, but bleak for the remaining 3 men. All we can do is hope and pray they are found quickly.
Schuyler was conscious and wearing a life vest today when the Coast Guard found him clinging to a fishing boat that left Clearwater Saturday morning, said Coast Guard Capt. Timothy Close. His three companions, including two former Tampa Bay Buccaneers, were not seen, Close said.
Schuyler is in serious condition and was rushed to Tampa General Hospital where he is describe as "alive and talking".
Nick Schuyler told his mom today that he survived by telling himself she was not going to go to his funeral, "that's what kept him hanging on.'' He's dehydrated, has a few cuts and bruises and is heavily medicated. But his dad said Nick managed to say, "Hi, pop.'' Marsha Schuyler said she passed out when she learned her son had survived.
It is great news that Schuyler has been found, but bleak for the remaining 3 men. All we can do is hope and pray they are found quickly.
The Search Continues for Missing Boat
Despite reports that the search for the missing boat in the Gulf of Mexico was called off last night, we awoke this morning to a story in The Tampa Tribune, saying just the opposite.
The original area being searched Sunday, about 750 square miles west of Clearwater, "has about tripled," Coast Guard Petty Officer Sondra Kneen said this morning. "We are continuing to search," she said.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are expected to join the search of inshore waters today.
Coast Guard Capt. Timothy M. Close said there was no communication with the men even before the weather started to pick up and no SOS call was received.
"That's not to say they didn't send one out," he said. "We didn't receive anything."
The Coast Guard said at a news conference Sunday that it intended to search overnight for the missing boaters. There was no determination of how long searchers will continue looking.
Information from reporter Neil Johnson and The Associated Press was used in this report.
The original area being searched Sunday, about 750 square miles west of Clearwater, "has about tripled," Coast Guard Petty Officer Sondra Kneen said this morning. "We are continuing to search," she said.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are expected to join the search of inshore waters today.
Coast Guard Capt. Timothy M. Close said there was no communication with the men even before the weather started to pick up and no SOS call was received.
"That's not to say they didn't send one out," he said. "We didn't receive anything."
The Coast Guard said at a news conference Sunday that it intended to search overnight for the missing boaters. There was no determination of how long searchers will continue looking.
Information from reporter Neil Johnson and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Cutler Asked for Trade First
As the NFL world relaxes from the whirlwind first weekend of free agency, some stories are starting to crop up about the three way trade for QB's Matt Cassel, Jay Cutler, and a third team (Tampa Bay and Detroit).
After the trade fell through and Cassel became the newest Chief in Kansas City, Cutler publicliy displayed his disapproval with the teams actions to trade him, saying as far as he knows he is still on the trade block, and he "liked playing" in Denver.
New information is appearing this morning and according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King, Cutler had demanded a trade from the team shortly after the Broncos lost offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates -- Cutler's confidant -- to USC after the season.
So Cutler got lucky this weekend when it became public that the team was interested in trading him. He publicly played up his anger and went from looking like the villain (if news of his trade demands came out) to a helpless victim of his new coach. The 3-way trade with New England may be dead but that doesn't mean another team can't swoop in and be a hero and save Cutler.
After the trade fell through and Cassel became the newest Chief in Kansas City, Cutler publicliy displayed his disapproval with the teams actions to trade him, saying as far as he knows he is still on the trade block, and he "liked playing" in Denver.
New information is appearing this morning and according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King, Cutler had demanded a trade from the team shortly after the Broncos lost offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates -- Cutler's confidant -- to USC after the season.
So Cutler got lucky this weekend when it became public that the team was interested in trading him. He publicly played up his anger and went from looking like the villain (if news of his trade demands came out) to a helpless victim of his new coach. The 3-way trade with New England may be dead but that doesn't mean another team can't swoop in and be a hero and save Cutler.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
REPORT: Three NFL Players on Missing Boat Continuing Updates
More information regarding the Missing Boat 50 miles off Clearwater Pass, more names have been revealed.
In a previous update we mentioned that 2 of the players on the boat were NFL players. The coast guard has revealed the neames of all four passengers on the missing boat; Victor "Marquis" Cooper, who plays for the Oakland Raiders, Corey Smith of the Detroit Lions, Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, former University of South Florida football players, did not return from their fishing trip as expected last night.
Cooper and Smith played together for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004 before bouncing around the league.
"Weather conditions continue to hamper the search and rescue efforts," said Capt. Timothy Close commander of the commander of the St. Petersburg Sector of the Coast Guard.
The St. Petersburg Times asks that anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg at (727) 824-7506, or by marine VHF radio channel 16.
In a previous update we mentioned that 2 of the players on the boat were NFL players. The coast guard has revealed the neames of all four passengers on the missing boat; Victor "Marquis" Cooper, who plays for the Oakland Raiders, Corey Smith of the Detroit Lions, Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, former University of South Florida football players, did not return from their fishing trip as expected last night.
Cooper and Smith played together for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004 before bouncing around the league.
"Weather conditions continue to hamper the search and rescue efforts," said Capt. Timothy Close commander of the commander of the St. Petersburg Sector of the Coast Guard.
The St. Petersburg Times asks that anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg at (727) 824-7506, or by marine VHF radio channel 16.
BREAKING NEWS: Missing Boat Update
Neil Johnson of TBO.com is reporting that the coast guard has identified 3 ofthe people on board the missing boat.
The Coast Guard say the missing boaters are Victor "Marquis" Cooper (of the Oakland Raiders), Corey Smith (ex-Detroit Lions) and Nick Skyler. Skyler does not appear to be an NFL player, meaning if reports are true and a 4th person is on the boat he may be the 3rd NFL player.
The Coast Guard search team includes a 47-foot boat, a helicopter, airplane and cutter.
The searchers are encountering winds of about 45 mph and waves ranging from 6 to 10 feet high with white caps.
We will continue to keep you updated as more details develop.
The Coast Guard say the missing boaters are Victor "Marquis" Cooper (of the Oakland Raiders), Corey Smith (ex-Detroit Lions) and Nick Skyler. Skyler does not appear to be an NFL player, meaning if reports are true and a 4th person is on the boat he may be the 3rd NFL player.
The Coast Guard search team includes a 47-foot boat, a helicopter, airplane and cutter.
The searchers are encountering winds of about 45 mph and waves ranging from 6 to 10 feet high with white caps.
We will continue to keep you updated as more details develop.
Update on the Clayton Deal
Michael Clayton has signed a five-year deal to remain with the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2004 draft. Finacial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Having been a free agent for two days, Clayton had received interest from several teams, according to WDAE 620's Steve Duemig, Clayton turned down an offer of more money from Seattle to remain in Tampa.
*UPDATE* According to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times, Clayton agreed to terms on a 5-year contract that could be worth as much as $26-Million if certain performance bonuses are met. The deal also includes $10.5-Million of guarantees.
Having been a free agent for two days, Clayton had received interest from several teams, according to WDAE 620's Steve Duemig, Clayton turned down an offer of more money from Seattle to remain in Tampa.
*UPDATE* According to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times, Clayton agreed to terms on a 5-year contract that could be worth as much as $26-Million if certain performance bonuses are met. The deal also includes $10.5-Million of guarantees.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Stacy Andrews to Eagles Update
Eagles' Right guard Shawn Andrew might see a familliar face lining up next to him next season in Philadelphia as the Eagles have signed Andrews' older brother RT Stacy Andrews. Head coach Andy Reid has also discussed the two swapping positions as both brothers can play either position.
The Eagles also hope having big brother around provide a stabilizing presence for his brother, who said he did not report to training camp last summer because he was suffering from depression.
The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
*UPDATE* Andrews has signed a 6-year deal with the Eagles, financial terms still unavailable.
An interesting tidbit of information the Andrews' brothers are only the third set of brothers to play on the same offensive line since 1951, joining Jay and Joel Hilgenberg of the 1993 Saints and Dave and Doug Widell of the Broncos circa 1990-92.
The Eagles also hope having big brother around provide a stabilizing presence for his brother, who said he did not report to training camp last summer because he was suffering from depression.
The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
*UPDATE* Andrews has signed a 6-year deal with the Eagles, financial terms still unavailable.
An interesting tidbit of information the Andrews' brothers are only the third set of brothers to play on the same offensive line since 1951, joining Jay and Joel Hilgenberg of the 1993 Saints and Dave and Doug Widell of the Broncos circa 1990-92.
Mike Vrabel To Chiefs Update
We reported yesterday...
There are some rumbling around the NFL that Patriots LB Mike Vrabel is being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, which would reunite Vrabel with Chiefs new GM Scott Pioli.
Pioli would be interested in adding Vrabel to his roster to provide some leadership in the locker room and help set the tone for the Chiefs as they transition to a 3-4 defensive alignment.
*UPDATE* We continue to search for confirmation and compensation in the Chiefs/Patriots trading of Mike Vrabel. We are also starting to wonder if the reason the Chiefs and Patriots have been so quiet is because the trade might involve another player, like maybe Chiefs TE Tony Gonzales or perhaps Patriots QB Matt Cassell
the closest we could come to actual confirmation is from and article in Boston.com
Vrabel confirmed yesterday that the Patriots traded him in his typical, straight-to-the-point style, responding to an e-mail asking whether he had been swapped to the Kansas City Chiefs with a one-word answer: "Yes."
There are some rumbling around the NFL that Patriots LB Mike Vrabel is being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, which would reunite Vrabel with Chiefs new GM Scott Pioli.
Pioli would be interested in adding Vrabel to his roster to provide some leadership in the locker room and help set the tone for the Chiefs as they transition to a 3-4 defensive alignment.
*UPDATE* We continue to search for confirmation and compensation in the Chiefs/Patriots trading of Mike Vrabel. We are also starting to wonder if the reason the Chiefs and Patriots have been so quiet is because the trade might involve another player, like maybe Chiefs TE Tony Gonzales or perhaps Patriots QB Matt Cassell
the closest we could come to actual confirmation is from and article in Boston.com
Vrabel confirmed yesterday that the Patriots traded him in his typical, straight-to-the-point style, responding to an e-mail asking whether he had been swapped to the Kansas City Chiefs with a one-word answer: "Yes."
Friday, February 27, 2009
Bucs/Browns Trade Update
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded some undisclosed draft picks for talented TE Kellen Winslow Jr., son of the Hall of Fame TE with the same name.
"Cleveland was great to me," he said in Tampa. "I had a great time playing with Braylon Edwards, Brady Quinn. I'm going to miss those guys. But it's also a new opportunity. I've played with some of the guys on this team — Jeff Faine, Antonio Bryant, Luke McCown. I'm as happy as can be. I'm healthy."
Winslow returns to the state where he starred in college. An extremely athletic and talented player Winslow is mostly remembered for his off-the-field antics rather than his play.
*UPDATE* More details have been revealed in the Bucs/Brown Trade it appears that the Bucs gave up a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft and a 5th in the 2010 draft for Winslow.
Also the Bucs and Winslow's representatives are negotiating a new contract.
"Cleveland was great to me," he said in Tampa. "I had a great time playing with Braylon Edwards, Brady Quinn. I'm going to miss those guys. But it's also a new opportunity. I've played with some of the guys on this team — Jeff Faine, Antonio Bryant, Luke McCown. I'm as happy as can be. I'm healthy."
Winslow returns to the state where he starred in college. An extremely athletic and talented player Winslow is mostly remembered for his off-the-field antics rather than his play.
*UPDATE* More details have been revealed in the Bucs/Brown Trade it appears that the Bucs gave up a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft and a 5th in the 2010 draft for Winslow.
Also the Bucs and Winslow's representatives are negotiating a new contract.
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