Comments on: Junior Seau, legendary linebacker, dies at 43

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:20:57 +0000

Moderators, you’d leave up the cruel and crude line about Seau’s devastated family giving him a blow job as he’s dying, but you won’t let me recommend a book that might help someone reading this article? Your priorities need some work.

By: draconian1111

draconian1111 — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:49:02 +0000

“gimmeabruschi says:
May 3, 2012 1:35 AM
Maybe I’m missing something, but you just don’t commit suicide by shooting yourself in the chest. You also don’t generally commit suicide when you’re rich and famous either.

Something’s fishy here.”

- If he killed himself – shooting in the chest could have several reasons. Brain study for one. Another is that he has kids – open casket – who knows – maybe he was thinking it is less traumatic? Can’t depend on someone that is thinking about killing themselves to be rational.

Rich and famous people kill themselves all the time – they tend to use drugs to do it. A lot of times, we are told that it was an unintentional overdose – but if we look at the amount that some took – there is little doubt about the intent.

For myself – it does seem strange that he was playing golf and in a, by all accounts, great mood 2 days before. It’s hard to fathom playing golf – and then – suicide a couple days later. I know, unfortunately, quite a bit about depression and manic-depressive disorder (I have the t-shirt?) and I can’t see happy – then 2 days – suicide.

Regardless of it all – he was one hell of a player – even if you didn’t like the team he was playing for – if you knew football, you knew Seau.

By: guypatsfan

guypatsfan — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:24:17 +0000

As a Pats fan it was a rare treat indeed to watch Junior Seau and Tedy Bruschi play together on defense. Junior fit it so beautifully with the Patriots, and Pats fans loved him so much in return. Like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, Junior Seau should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer.

RIP Buddy, and thanks for the memories.

By: jjbadd

jjbadd — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:56:13 +0000

How terribly sad this news is..as a long time Broncos fan, I remember Seau vividly..always making a good play! Mile High Salute to ya Mr Seau, God Bless….

By: gimmeabruschi

gimmeabruschi — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:35:21 +0000

Maybe I’m missing something, but you just don’t commit suicide by shooting yourself in the chest. You also don’t generally commit suicide when you’re rich and famous either.

Something’s fishy here.

From all indications he was a loveable guy. I’m glad he was able to play for the Pats a few years. Too bad he just missed that ring in ’07. What a great player he was. And his life was just getting revved up. Sad.

By: jjmanchvegas

jjmanchvegas — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:46:07 +0000

I will go to sleep tonight knowing that Jimi Hendrix is rippin licks on his ax, while Cliff Burton lays down a bombing baseline, dime bag Darryl plays rhythm to John bohnams sick beats……….and Mr Seau celebrates his devastating bone crushing sack he just laid upon Steve McNair in a pickup game played on heavens front lawn. Rest well my dudes. Can’t even begin to imagine the pain 55 must have been feeling this morning, to make him feel this was the way to go. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but keep in mind while doing so…. In his time here he set the bar for us. His passion for playing the game he loved, at a level most us can only dream of. I remember before there Giants/Pats Superbowl, he was quoted…”Do your job!” words to live by. Peace to all, and to all a good night. Take care of each other. Hug your kids, lovers, family and friends.

By: BeachBum46

BeachBum46 — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:21:12 +0000

How can anyone give a thumbs down to this mans death, you should all be ashamed.

RIP, my thoughts and prayers are with your family Junior…. You were one hell of a player.

By: kylecleric

kylecleric — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:06:09 +0000

this feels so awful. feels like a strong punch to the chest. he’s loved.

By: christopher525

christopher525 — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:50:32 +0000

Also, @countertrry, your assumption that the suicide rate of lawyers, physicians, and veterenarians tops the NFL is pretty absurd when suicide among former NFL players is 6 times the national average. Do you realize how much larger a pool those other careers have? The suicides would be astronomical.

By: highlander24

highlander24 — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:24:49 +0000

Today we lost a great man. Thanks for everything Junior. See you in heaven one day.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:21:11 +0000

Moderators, I know you can’t catch everything, but please do something about this post. Some things are beyond sick.

fnc111 says:
May 2, 2012 6:10 PM
Hopefully the gf gave him a good BJ as he was struggling after the shot to the chest

By: lostsok

lostsok — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:02:36 +0000

There are just no words. This is a man who deserved a happy retirement. That he was swallowed up by emptiness is just…awful.

Beyond sad.

Just utterly tragic.

Where was the NFLPA? Where were his former teammates? How could such a great person just be allowed to emotionally disintegrate?

There are just no words…

By: bensstinkyfingers

bensstinkyfingers — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:42:50 +0000

Seau was a hell of a LB, and one of the good guys. It’s a shame that a man can get to that point where he feels he has nothing to live for, especially when 90%of the population would love to be in his position even days ago. Suicides are a tragedy anyway you look at them, just wish more attention would be brought to the kids who suffer from many issues and feel like they have no options. Maybe someone will start a charity in his name to bring more attention to this, so that something good comes out of this terrible tragedy. R.I.P.

By: christopher525

christopher525 — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:27:36 +0000

@countertrry, there’s a huge difference between the helmetless and leather helmet players versus the current league. Those guys didn’t have the hard shell on their head which made it a weapon. If you played football on ANY level until the last 5 or so years, one thing you were taught was “hat and hands.” You were taught, with the helmet on, nothing can hurt you, so use it. Also, a concussion wasn’t known to be as severe or lasting as they are now. Typically, you’ld get a concussion and if YOU felt alright, you went right back to practice and playing the next week. I can only think back to one concussion myself and it still scares the hell out of me, I can’t begin to imagine what it’s like living through countless brain trauma like that. You want a comparison? Get tackled in the front yard by a friend without a helmet, then add a helmet and slam your head into a brick wall 10-25 times as hard as humanly possible, then say it doesn’t have an effect.

By: wludford

wludford — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:26:00 +0000

Too bad nobody close to him was able to get him to get help for whatever mental issue it was that made him suicidal.

By: tedmurph

tedmurph — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:24:26 +0000

tedmurph says:May 2, 2012 8:59 PM

I always thought that Seau was overrated, with no subtance, just a dancing fool after a sack, like Merriman. Then he went to the Pats, out of retirement, off his surfboard, to get a ring. Played tremendously. Great teamate. Great speech in Foxboro before the got on the plane for the SB 2007. Laid on the field for 30 secs when the Giants completed the pass to Burress to win the SB. Sad story. Something was up with this guy. The cliff accident was the first indication. Too bad he couldn’t get the support he needed, whether it was due to injuries or other issues. 43 yrs old. Wow.

By: aljack88

aljack88 — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:02:12 +0000

Michael David Smith – excellent article.

By: jiggy3198

jiggy3198 — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:16 +0000

R.I.P to one of the best. I’m sorry life was so troubling.

By: patriotsdefense

patriotsdefense — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:58:09 +0000

By: justwinbaby29

justwinbaby29 — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:46:46 +0000

As a Raiders fan he was a tough player you always had to respect. One of the best defensive players in NFL history.

RIP.

By: leatherhelmets

leatherhelmets — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:39:15 +0000

If anyone allows their kid to play football they are just stupid now. The information is becoming more and more apparent. The brain trauma that a kid gets is devastating. Their brains are not as developed, and it is more damaging when you have repetitive trauma. Does not need to be at the concussion level. People don’t realize this yet, but they will soon.

RIP Junior Seau.

By: The Prophet

The Prophet — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:15 +0000

The best Samoan player in NFL history and one of the best middle linebackers of all time. Soifua and RIP Seau.

By: countertrry44

countertrry44 — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:05 +0000

Blaming this on concussions and hits to the head is ridiculous, premature and irrational. Consider that there are thousands and thousands of former NFL, CFL, AFL etc, football players that DO NOT go down this path. there is Ace Parker who played for eight years (sans helmet) and is still alive at 99 and Charley Trippi (Leather helmet) still living at 99 among countless others that have suffered the hits and pains that NFL players endure and still live a long fruitful life. While this is a tragedy there is no need to be irrational and make it into something its not. The suicide rate among lawyers, physicians, and even veterinarians is much greater than that of an NFL player and they suffer no more brain injuries than that of the average american. Unfortunately this terrible event will be used by some as “evidence” to further their agenda.

By: tocathu

tocathu — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:34:18 +0000

Classic case of CTE. Hope the family agrees to autopsy/Boston brain study looking for same.
NFL needs to take this seriously.

By: christopher525

christopher525 — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:33:13 +0000

To anyone who doesn’t understand the first comment, it’s 100% true. The Saints are obviously not the only team to run bounties, but they were caught. You need to punish them as an example to the others doing it. Concussions can easily take someone out of a game. This story is a damn shame though, one of my all time favorites, he’ll be missed.

By: pftstory

pftstory — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:20:19 +0000

Get ready for the thumbs down button. I know most wont think this out.
The guy was a great player and from most reports a great guy. But reality check. You are not going to miss him now any more then when he retired. You only know him on the field. You don’t interact with him to miss him. 2 weeks from now he will not be on your mind. Many of us will say some time in the future “oh yeah, he died a couple years back.”
It is sad what he did to his friends and family. It will be interesting to see what the best guesses are as to what brought him to that point. We don’t know enough about concussions to conclusively blame that.
But really, the harm of suicide to those left behind is more important than anything he did on the field. So he should be remembered for this selfish act. It should be seen as a disappointing end to what appeared to have been an otherwise great life. It should be used not to give sympathy and let others considering it know they will be remembered fondly, and people will feel bad for them if they do this. It should be used to study why people come to this in the hopes of finding answers. Any clues he can provide as to why people choose this route would far exceed any athletic accomplishments.
But paying tribute to the poor tortured soul who took his own life is not beneficial to society.
Yes it is sad that he did this. I feel bad for him that he felt he couldn’t make it. But I feel worse for those thaat truly knew him and loved him.
Those are the ones who I wish peace.

By: backstageatapuppetshow

backstageatapuppetshow — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:14:43 +0000

People talk about the short term physical effects of Steroid use, but no one talks about he long term psychological effects. Maybe it’s time.

RIP #55

By: philtration

philtration — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:12:03 +0000

He obviously had some demons no matter what caused them.

Just a sad situation for his family.

By: djvicdogg

djvicdogg — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:07:15 +0000

RIP Double Nickles. You were my hero when I was a kid. Looking at pictures from my teenage years, I’m wearing my #55 jersey in a lot of them. One of the best linebackers to ever play the game.

By: sailbum7

sailbum7 — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:05:17 +0000

Seau was truly one of the good ones, both on and off the field. In addition to being a great football player, he gave back immensely to the San Diego community. His charitable work off the field has had a positive impact on many kids lives.

RIP Junior, you will be greatly missed.