Rumor:Junior Seau Dead

[sa_butta]

Cops in Oceanside, CA are investigating a possible shooting involving former NFL star Junior Seau … law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We spoke with an investigator in the coroner’s office .. who told us they got a call to respond to the scene … though the details surrounding the situation are still unclear.

Cops are currently at a residence where 43-year-old Junior is believed to be staying.

People in law enforcement are telling us Junior Seau is dead … but we are unable to confirm that right now.



http://blacksportsonline.com/home/20...f-junior-seau/

[FromWayDowntown]

TMZ with less hedging:

NFL legend Junior Seau was found dead in his home in Oceanside, CA ... and cops are investigating a shooting ... multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

Cops are currently at Seau's home just outside San Diego. Seau was 43-years-old ... and leaves behind 3 kids and an ex-wife.

Seau was a beast in the NFL -- skyrocketing to fame thanks to his explosive play with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. The USC standout was selected in the first round of the NFL draft in 1990 and played in the league for 20 years.

Seau was involved in a car accident back in 2010 when he drove his SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad, CA hours after he was arrested for allegedly attacking his girlfriend. Seau later said he was not trying to kill himself ... insisting he had fallen asleep at the wheel.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/02/junior-seau-dead/

[JoeTait75]

Suicide?

[sa_butta]

Early reports are that this was a suicide, but has been confirmed that he is dead...RIP

[VBM]

Holy shit...condolences to the Seau family

[FromWayDowntown]

Suicide?

TMZ says yes in developing the story:


NFL legend Junior Seau was found dead in his home in Oceanside, CA ... and a law enforcement source at the scene tells us cops believe he shot himself.

Seau was 43-years-old ... and leaves behind 3 kids and an ex-wife.

Cops are currently at Seau's home -- located in San Diego County -- and were seen talking with a man who was inside the house and appeared distraught.

We're told Seau sent text messages to his ex-wife and 3 kids yesterday saying, "Love you." We're told they all responded and didn't suspect anything was wrong. We're told he last saw his kids 3 weeks ago.

Sources close to Seau tell us family members didn't notice any signs of depression in recent weeks.

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[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

damn...

[manufan10]

Sucks. I wonder if this is concussion related.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Wow that's fucked up.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Sucks. I wonder if this is concussion related.

Lots of concussions leading to brain damage leading to psychological problems leading to suicide. I wouldn't be surprised.

[manufan10]

Is it bad that the "world wide leader in sports" doesn't have a story on this yet?

[manufan10]

Crazy:

Seau is the eighth member of the Chargers 1994 Super Bowl team to pass.

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[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

Crazy:



Link

Holy shit

I was at that SB too...

[leemajors]

Is it bad that the "world wide leader in sports" doesn't have a story on this yet?

tmz is generally way ahead of everyone, I believe. I have heard Oceanside is not the best place to feel great about yourself, but he did grow up there. If he did commit suicide, at least he let his kids know he loved them.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

They are saying self inflicted gun shot wound to the chest. Speculation is that he intended to do that in order preserve his brain the way Duerson did last year so it can be studied.

He also reportedly texted his family yesterday to say that he loved them.


Damn

[ginobili's bald spot]

Playing NFL football is so bad for you. What's the average life span of an NFL player? 50? Considering how little money most guys make it's not even worth it imo.

[leemajors]

They are saying self inflicted gun shot wound to the chest. Speculation is that he intended to do that in order preserve his brain the way Duerson did last year so it can be studied.

He also reportedly texted his family yesterday to say that he loved them.


Damn

holy shit that is awful. i can barely imagine having the guts to kill myself, but in the chest is fucking brutal. you could sit there for hours in agony if you missed the mark

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

Playing NFL football is so bad for you. What's the average life span of an NFL player? 50? Considering how little money most guys make it's not even worth it imo.

Back when Duerson played (and for pretty much Seau's entire career), players would just get right back on the field without getting properly assessed. What's sad is that even though they've improved on this, you still have situations like Colt McCoy's last year. He was obviously concussed but they kept him on the field.

The brain is MUCH more susceptible to concussion after you've already suffered one--and playing through a concussion is basically a guaranteed ticket to some form of brain damage down the line.

[leemajors]

Back when Duerson played (and for pretty much Seau's entire career), players would just get right back on the field without getting properly assessed. What's sad is that even though they've improved on this, you still have situations like Colt McCoy's last year. He was obviously concussed but they kept him on the field.

The brain is MUCH more susceptible to concussion after you've already suffered one--and playing through a concussion is basically a guaranteed ticket to some form of brain damage down the line.

i know simms is generally seen as a pussy, and probably is, but when gruden put him back in that game where he got a ruptured spleen a few years back it was painfully obvious he was gonna be clobbered. no way that dude should have been put back in the game, none.

[Trill Clinton]

damn...RIP

[ginobili's bald spot]

Back when Duerson played (and for pretty much Seau's entire career), players would just get right back on the field without getting properly assessed. What's sad is that even though they've improved on this, you still have situations like Colt McCoy's last year. He was obviously concussed but they kept him on the field.

The brain is MUCH more susceptible to concussion after you've already suffered one--and playing through a concussion is basically a guaranteed ticket to some form of brain damage down the line.

Exactly. And he was an NFL linebacker for 20 fucking years. I can't even imagine how many concussions he suffered. His brain had to be completely fucked.

[Mugen]

gotdamn.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

holy shit that is awful. i can barely imagine having the guts to kill myself, but in the chest is fucking brutal. you could sit there for hours in agony if you missed the mark

Yup, it's barbaric to think about. What's eerie is he probably did his research to figure out what angle/location would provide the quickest death. Still, missing the mark and having to deal with that pain while waiting for your lungs to drown in your blood can't be a pleasant way to go.

OT, but 5 years ago I responded to an attempted suicide where a guy put a shotgun under his chin...while he was leaning over to pull the trigger the barrel moved up on him and he ended up blowing his face off, but living. Was quite a sight.

[JMarkJohns]

I sat in the stands of games for both Duerson and Seau, enjoying the hits whose lasting effects caused each to end their life. Crazy... Sucks.

[vander]

Seau was my first sports hero, along with DRob.

[leemajors]

Exactly. And he was an NFL linebacker for 20 fucking years. I can't even imagine how many concussions he suffered. His brain had to be completely fucked.

what is incredibly odd is how romanowski seems to be fine so far, especially with how violent he was. he has done an impressive amount of work with neural supplements and research to do just about everything possible to ensure his brain stays in the best shape it can though.

[ginobili's bald spot]

OT, but 5 years ago I responded to an attempted suicide where a guy put a shotgun under his chin...while he was leaning over to pull the trigger the barrel moved up on him and he ended up blowing his face off, but living. Was quite a sight.

I've seen a documentary about a guy who did that. Both sides of his face looked like the dude from Boardwalk Empire.

[Ryan Fitzpatrick]

I've seen a documentary about a guy who did that. Both sides of his face looked like the dude from Boardwalk Empire.

It was pretty disgusting...there were just pieces of tissue dangling, but he was the easiest intubation I ever had to do

[Obstructed_View]

It was pretty horrifying when Duerson did it. RIP, Junior. Unbelievable.

[manufan10]

Yup, it's barbaric to think about. What's eerie is he probably did his research to figure out what angle/location would provide the quickest death. Still, missing the mark and having to deal with that pain while waiting for your lungs to drown in your blood can't be a pleasant way to go.

OT, but 5 years ago I responded to an attempted suicide where a guy put a shotgun under his chin...while he was leaning over to pull the trigger the barrel moved up on him and he ended up blowing his face off, but living. Was quite a sight.

I don't know how you could stomach that. I'm rather emotional, so I would be crying my eyes out. I don't think I would have been able to handle that.

P.S. I thought you were the Bills QB?