((HT: NBC4i.com, WCMH-TV/Columbus))
Columbus, Ohio police have confirmed that the body found near Ohio State University this afternoon was that of walk-on senior lineman Kosta Karageorge. He had been missing since the early morning hours Wednesday and was last known to have sent a disturbing message to his family about how concussions have impacted his time on campus.
Susan Karageorge told NBC4 her son sent her the following text: "Sorry if I am an embarrassment, but these concussions have my head all (expletive) up."
11Warriors reports that Columbus PD Sgt. Rich Weiner said Karageorge died from what's believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Karageorge was honored along with his fellow seniors on game day at The Horseshoe
NBC4: Columbus, Ohio News, Weather, and Sports (WCMH-TV)
Karageorge's body was found less than half-a-mile from his apartment.
More when we know more...
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
tOSU's Kosta Karageorge Is Missing
((HT: WBNS-TV))
A walk-on for Urban Meyer's Ohio State team has been reported missing by his mother- and, apparently, has been missing since Tuesday.
The reserve defensive lineman and former Ohio State wrestler missed football practice Wednesday morning. His sister says the family has filed a missing persons report with three separate Ohio townships
She also says Karageorge has a history of concussions and has had some problems in the past.
Here's the latest out of Columbus...
Karageorge joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on this season.
If anyone has any information as to Karageorge's whereabouts, the family is asking anyone to call: 614-747-1729.
A walk-on for Urban Meyer's Ohio State team has been reported missing by his mother- and, apparently, has been missing since Tuesday.
The reserve defensive lineman and former Ohio State wrestler missed football practice Wednesday morning. His sister says the family has filed a missing persons report with three separate Ohio townships
She also says Karageorge has a history of concussions and has had some problems in the past.
Here's the latest out of Columbus...
Karageorge joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on this season.
If anyone has any information as to Karageorge's whereabouts, the family is asking anyone to call: 614-747-1729.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Terry Trafford Autopsy Results Released (UPDATED)
((HT: WNEM-TV))
And it appears to be self-inflicted asphyxiation...
The Saginaw Spirit winger was found in a Wal-mart parking lot in an SUV a week after being reported missing by his club...
Trafford had been suspended for disciplinary reasons that were reportedly partying too much on a road trip. The fourth-year player on the Spirit roster had only suspended by the team and not released, but Trafford apparently told his girlfriend that he wanted to end it all in a communication with her before he went missing...
Here's the latest from Saginaw...
WNEM TV 5
The Spirit postponed their mid-week game in the Ontario Hockey League so the team and its players could mourn Trafford's death...
FRIDAY UPDATE: Trafford will have a Tuesday funeral in his home town of Toronto with visitation Sunday and Monday. Spirit team president Craig Goslin says the team will visit Sunday.
The Ontario Hockey League team says its home game with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds that was postponed from Wednesday because of Trafford’s death will take place Monday, ending its regular season.
Saginaw visits SSM on Friday and hosts the London Knights Saturday.
And it appears to be self-inflicted asphyxiation...
The Saginaw Spirit winger was found in a Wal-mart parking lot in an SUV a week after being reported missing by his club...
Trafford had been suspended for disciplinary reasons that were reportedly partying too much on a road trip. The fourth-year player on the Spirit roster had only suspended by the team and not released, but Trafford apparently told his girlfriend that he wanted to end it all in a communication with her before he went missing...
Here's the latest from Saginaw...
WNEM TV 5
The Spirit postponed their mid-week game in the Ontario Hockey League so the team and its players could mourn Trafford's death...
FRIDAY UPDATE: Trafford will have a Tuesday funeral in his home town of Toronto with visitation Sunday and Monday. Spirit team president Craig Goslin says the team will visit Sunday.
The Ontario Hockey League team says its home game with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds that was postponed from Wednesday because of Trafford’s death will take place Monday, ending its regular season.
Saginaw visits SSM on Friday and hosts the London Knights Saturday.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
DEVELOPING: Terry Trafford Found Dead
((HT: Sportsnet))
Saginaw, Michigan police found the body of junior hockey player Terry Trafford in an SUV in a Wal-Mart parking lot early Tuesday afternoon. He had been missing since last Monday after being suspended from the Saginaw Spirit for a violation of team rules.
Jessica Shepherd of the Saginaw News caught up with a woman who claimed she dated Trafford since 2010- when they were in high school together in town:
Trafford's girlfriend, Skye Cieszlak, said Trafford sent her a message stating "his life was over and that he didn't want to do it anymore" on Sunday, March 2. Cieszlak said Trafford was "devastated" after the Spirit sent him home because of rule violations.
She told WNEM-TV that Trafford was devastated that "the team didn't want him back." She also said that Trafford was sent home from a road trip for partying too much...
The Spirit released a statement on their own:
Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s family and his friends both in Ontario and Michigan. Terry played on our team and was a member of the Spirit family for the last four years and he will be missed.
We have reached out to Terry’s parents and will look to provide them with support over the coming days. In addition, we met with team players and staff this evening, along with our Team Chaplain.
On behalf of the Spirit we would like to thank the police who were looking for Terry, the media for providing updates and all who provided information. The coming days will be difficult and we will endeavor to keep the community and media apprised of arrangements and other details.
Here's the story before Trafford was found
((HT: WNEM-TV))
WNEM TV 5
Saginaw, Michigan police found the body of junior hockey player Terry Trafford in an SUV in a Wal-Mart parking lot early Tuesday afternoon. He had been missing since last Monday after being suspended from the Saginaw Spirit for a violation of team rules.
Jessica Shepherd of the Saginaw News caught up with a woman who claimed she dated Trafford since 2010- when they were in high school together in town:
Trafford's girlfriend, Skye Cieszlak, said Trafford sent her a message stating "his life was over and that he didn't want to do it anymore" on Sunday, March 2. Cieszlak said Trafford was "devastated" after the Spirit sent him home because of rule violations.
She told WNEM-TV that Trafford was devastated that "the team didn't want him back." She also said that Trafford was sent home from a road trip for partying too much...
The Spirit released a statement on their own:
Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s family and his friends both in Ontario and Michigan. Terry played on our team and was a member of the Spirit family for the last four years and he will be missed.
We have reached out to Terry’s parents and will look to provide them with support over the coming days. In addition, we met with team players and staff this evening, along with our Team Chaplain.
On behalf of the Spirit we would like to thank the police who were looking for Terry, the media for providing updates and all who provided information. The coming days will be difficult and we will endeavor to keep the community and media apprised of arrangements and other details.
Here's the story before Trafford was found
((HT: WNEM-TV))
WNEM TV 5
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Terry Trafford Missing From Saginaw Spirit
((HT: Sportsnet))
Saginaw Spirit player Terry Trafford was suspended from the team for disciplinary reasons, but has been missing since Monday.
A missing persons report has been filed with Saginaw police. Team President and managing partner Craig Goslin said the entire organization is very concerned for the young man is hoping he is found safe soon.
Trafford is in his fourth year with the team and his output has improved each year.
In 54 games this season, he has 32 points (8G, 24A)
Sportsnet caught up with Trafford's parents...
Saginaw Spirit player Terry Trafford was suspended from the team for disciplinary reasons, but has been missing since Monday.
A missing persons report has been filed with Saginaw police. Team President and managing partner Craig Goslin said the entire organization is very concerned for the young man is hoping he is found safe soon.
Trafford is in his fourth year with the team and his output has improved each year.
In 54 games this season, he has 32 points (8G, 24A)
Sportsnet caught up with Trafford's parents...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Finnerty Autopsy Reveals CTE
((HT: WOOD-TV Grand Rapids))
Autopsy results for former Grand Valley State University quarterback Cullen Finnerty revealed that he died of pneumonia, complicated by oxycodone toxicity, and CTE. Finnerty, a champion QB for the Lakers in Division II, was found May 28th- two days after he had been dropped off by his in-laws to go fishing.
His last contact with his family was late in the evening of the 26th when he called his wife and told her he was feeling "nervous, afraid and might have been experiencing some paranoia."
Finnerty's brain had been examined by the doctors at Boston University's CTE institute where they found he had Stage II/IV CTE.
Stage II sufferers are likely to experience headaches, depression, explosivity and short-term memory loss while Stage IV are likely to experience dementia, difficulty finding words and aggression.
The oxycodone was prescribed for back injuries Finnerty most likely received during his football career
According to Dr. Stephen Cohle's report, Finnerty "likely suffered anxiety, disorientation and paranoia from being alone in the woods while he waited for his family to pick him up after his solo fishing trip. The medical examiner believes he then became incapacitated and inhaled vomit, which caused pneumonia."
Grand Valley State released the following statement:
"Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family of Cullen Finnerty.
Only one time during his collegiate play at Grand Valley did Cullen suffer a concussion which was determined to be mild. He was removed from the game shortly after halftime and did not play again that day. He was thoroughly checked by doctors and later cleared for play in a subsequent game."
Here's noontime coverage from WZZM-TV
Autopsy results for former Grand Valley State University quarterback Cullen Finnerty revealed that he died of pneumonia, complicated by oxycodone toxicity, and CTE. Finnerty, a champion QB for the Lakers in Division II, was found May 28th- two days after he had been dropped off by his in-laws to go fishing.
His last contact with his family was late in the evening of the 26th when he called his wife and told her he was feeling "nervous, afraid and might have been experiencing some paranoia."
Finnerty's brain had been examined by the doctors at Boston University's CTE institute where they found he had Stage II/IV CTE.
Stage II sufferers are likely to experience headaches, depression, explosivity and short-term memory loss while Stage IV are likely to experience dementia, difficulty finding words and aggression.
The oxycodone was prescribed for back injuries Finnerty most likely received during his football career
According to Dr. Stephen Cohle's report, Finnerty "likely suffered anxiety, disorientation and paranoia from being alone in the woods while he waited for his family to pick him up after his solo fishing trip. The medical examiner believes he then became incapacitated and inhaled vomit, which caused pneumonia."
Grand Valley State released the following statement:
"Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family of Cullen Finnerty.
Only one time during his collegiate play at Grand Valley did Cullen suffer a concussion which was determined to be mild. He was removed from the game shortly after halftime and did not play again that day. He was thoroughly checked by doctors and later cleared for play in a subsequent game."
Here's noontime coverage from WZZM-TV
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Former D2 Star QB Finnerty Missing (UPDATED: Finnerty Found Dead)
((HT: WZZM-TV))
The Grand Valley State University football team has sent 38 members- staff, players, and supporters- to a northern Michigan campground to aide in the search for former GVSU QB Cullen Finnerty.
Lake County (MI) Police say he called his wife and in-laws to come and pick him up and that he sounded scared over the weekend. When they got to the place where Finnerty was to meet them, they found his pontoon boat along with some fishing equipment- and that was all. County Sheriff Robert Hilts told the Ludington (MI) Daily News Finnerty had a "nervous episode" and ran into the woods.
From Brian Mulherin's piece:
"He went fishing last night and suffered some kind of a nervous episode and went running off into the woods," Hilts said.
Finnerty was the quarterback of the Grand Valley State Lakers, leading the team to three national championships in 2003, 2005, and 2006. He also had a cup of coffee with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
Here's the early story from Grand Rapids
An early Tuesday press conference by local officials gave info that the search has been narrowed to an area where Finnerty's cell phone had been tracked.
PM UPDATE: Finnerty's former football coach has told local media that the authorities have found Finnerty dead near the river where he was fishing.
More when we know more...
The Grand Valley State University football team has sent 38 members- staff, players, and supporters- to a northern Michigan campground to aide in the search for former GVSU QB Cullen Finnerty.
Lake County (MI) Police say he called his wife and in-laws to come and pick him up and that he sounded scared over the weekend. When they got to the place where Finnerty was to meet them, they found his pontoon boat along with some fishing equipment- and that was all. County Sheriff Robert Hilts told the Ludington (MI) Daily News Finnerty had a "nervous episode" and ran into the woods.
From Brian Mulherin's piece:
"He went fishing last night and suffered some kind of a nervous episode and went running off into the woods," Hilts said.
Finnerty was the quarterback of the Grand Valley State Lakers, leading the team to three national championships in 2003, 2005, and 2006. He also had a cup of coffee with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL.
Here's the early story from Grand Rapids
An early Tuesday press conference by local officials gave info that the search has been narrowed to an area where Finnerty's cell phone had been tracked.
PM UPDATE: Finnerty's former football coach has told local media that the authorities have found Finnerty dead near the river where he was fishing.
More when we know more...
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