Mookie Blaylock Up On 14-Count Grand Jury Indictment

A suburban Atlanta grand jury has returned 14 counts against the former Atlanta Hawks guard in the 2013 crash that killed Monica Murphy. The 14 counts include 2 counts of felony homicide by vehicle.

Police said Blaylock left the northbound lanes of a Clayton County (GA) road, went into the southbound lanes, and crashed into the other car. Blaylock's license was suspended and had been told by physicians, according to the county district attorney's office, that he wasn't supposed to operate a car because of seizures that were being treated by medication.

Blaylock’s attorney, Don Samuel, said that doctors never told his client not to get behind the wheel of a car. He is refuting what the investigators are saying about the idea of Blaylock being told by doctors not to drive.

Blaylock has had several arrests involving 6 DUI charges in the past, but never had to serve any substantive time behind bars on any of the charges.

Here's the story from the time of the accident when the sheer volume of Blaylock's DUI's came forward...
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Blaylock could face up to 33 years in prison if found guilty in the upcoming trial.
No date has been set for the Blaylock trial.

Let The "Fighting In Hockey" Debate Continue, USHL Game Suspended After Fight

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The HQ is just going to show you the video first of what went down in the Dubuque-Cedar Rapids game when Dylan Chanter squared off against Corey Petrash...
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Fortunately, Chanter tweeted out this last night...
Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay. Thank you so much for all your thoughts prayers. Nothing compares to the hockey community.

Chanter's seizure lasted for at least two minutes, according to KCRG-TV, and he remained on the ice until paramedics arrived on the scene roughly 15 minutes later.

(That's more troubling than a lot of elements in this story...)

The game was, rightfully, suspended at the point of the injury and will be made up at a later date.

But, the debate continues with the ideas of "The Code," fighting, and helmets all in play all over again with the irony being that USHL players are trying to hook up in college- where fighting doesn't exist...

Kill Taking Time Away From Minnesota For Epilepsy Treatments

Jerry Kill is staying off the football field until further notice to focus on his epilepsy treatment- according to Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague.

Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys will continue to serve as acting head coach.

Kill has suffered five game-day seizures in three seasons as head coach for Minnesota- including one that kept him home from coaching the Michigan last weekend.

He could return to the sidelines for the Northwestern game on the 19th.

Here's his statement:

"My wife Rebecca, myself and our two daughters want to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns during the last few weeks. This was a difficult decision to make, but the right decision. Our staff has been together a long time and I have full confidence in Coach Claeys and them during my time away. Every decision that will be made will be in the best interest of the players and the program. I look forward to returning to the Minnesota sideline on a full-time basis soon."

Here's Joe Schad talking about the absence after his last seizure...
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DEVELOPING: AHL Game Suspended After On-Ice Seizure

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The game between the Springfield Falcons and Adirondack Phantoms was suspended when Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Wade McLeod was checked into the boards by Phantoms' defenseman Brandon Manning and, subsequently, suffered a seizure on the ice.

Manning got a two-minute penalty for boarding on the play...

Here's the hit and McLeod being taken off the ice...


McLeod is listed as stable in a Springfield area hospital.

The team released the following information on their website:

Springfield Falcons forward Wade MacLeod was stable and alert after suffering a seizure following a hit into the glass during the second period of Sunday afternoon's game against the Adirondack Phantoms.

MacLeod was brought by ambulance to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Players and coaching staffs on each team unanimously agreed to postpone the game.

The family released a statement on their own:

"We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming show of support for Wade tonight. Wade is alert, in good condition, in positive spirits, and is resting comfortably at Baystate Medical Center. He will remain at the hospital while he undergoes tests. We are deeply appreciative of all the caring and kind words we have received from family, friends, and fans."

More when we know more...

Kill Suffers Another Seizure At Halftime Of MSU Game

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Minnesota Gophers coach Jerry Kill suffered a seizure at halftime of the Gophers' 26-10 loss to Michigan State but was not taken to the hospital. This is the second time he has suffered a seizure this season in a game situation- the first back in October in the game against Northwestern.

Kill was attended to by the team's medical staff and, according to Dawn Mitchell at MyFoxTwinCities and her Twitter, the coach's vital signs are good and he will be resting at home this evening.

He has suffered from seizures for the better part of the past two decades as a by-product of his fighting cancer.

Kill has never missed an entire game because of his seizures or their treatment, but he has had them on game days dating back over a decade to his time at Northern Illinois.

Here's Leveon Bell running for a touchdown in the 26-10 win over Minnesota


Bell finished with 266 yards on the ground as both teams finished 6-6

Gophers' Kill Suffers Post-Game Seizure (SUNDAY UPDATE)

Minnesota coach Jerry Kill suffered another seizure- this time after Saturday's loss to Northwestern. He was taken to an undisclosed, local hospital.

Kill has had a seizure disorder since being diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2005.

He also suffered a seizure on the sideline during a game last September and had to be hospitalized. He returned the following week.

Here was that event as it aired on Big Ten Network...


Here's the release from the University of Minnesota:

“Kill was immediately attended to by team medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital by ambulance as a precaution. He is currently alert and resting comfortably.

To respect Kill’s privacy during this time, the name of the hospital where he is receiving care will not be released.

University officials said that they do not anticipate further information on Coach Kill’s condition being available Saturday night, but are hopeful about being able to provide an update on Sunday.”

The school hopes to have an update tomorrow.

SUNDAY UPDATE: They do have an update...

Thankfully, Kill was released from the hospital. Gophers DC Tracy Claeys told local reporters that were assembled for a quick, day-after press conference that the seizure was "minor" and that Kill could be with the team as early as this afternoon for team activities.