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Luke Ratliff (Fluffopotamus) passes away
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:01 am
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:01 am
Didn't see this posted, and I just saw the story this morning ... I'm saddened over the loss of a young man I didn't even know and never met.
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You will be missed, Fluff.
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You will be missed, Fluff.
This post was edited on 4/5/21 at 10:14 am
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Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:38 am to Sauron
The Athletic Department has a nice homage pinned on their Twitter page LINK
They held a memorial yesterday at 1 pm at Coleman and honored him before each athletic event on campus yesterday. Such a sad situation. Coach Hodgson started a Go Fund Me for the family (easily found on Google) and it has raised over $44,000 in less than 24 hrs. Great to see the Bama nation (and rival fan bases) come together to support the family at such a tragic time.
Roll Tide, Luke!
They held a memorial yesterday at 1 pm at Coleman and honored him before each athletic event on campus yesterday. Such a sad situation. Coach Hodgson started a Go Fund Me for the family (easily found on Google) and it has raised over $44,000 in less than 24 hrs. Great to see the Bama nation (and rival fan bases) come together to support the family at such a tragic time.
Roll Tide, Luke!
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Alabama Athletics @UA_Athletics · 12h What can we say? You brought the spirit, energy, and passion to the Crimson Tide every game. We'll miss you Luke!
Posted on 4/4/21 at 8:57 am to Alabama_Fan
This has got me all tore up inside. Such a tragic thing to happen to that young man.
frick COVID.
frick COVID.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 9:35 am to mwlewis
Really sorry to hear this. He was such a recognizable person in the student section
Posted on 4/5/21 at 1:09 am to Sauron
Was he attending all these events without having been vaccinated?
I hope everyone stays safe until they get their vaccine. Pointless to die when everyone is just another 4 or 6 weeks away from being vaccinated. Ive only got a couple more weeks before my second shot. Never looked forward to a shot this much before.
I hope everyone stays safe until they get their vaccine. Pointless to die when everyone is just another 4 or 6 weeks away from being vaccinated. Ive only got a couple more weeks before my second shot. Never looked forward to a shot this much before.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 5:07 am to PowHound
Been thinking about that kid all weekend ... just terrible shocking news
Posted on 4/5/21 at 8:13 am to Bear88
Posted on 4/5/21 at 8:54 am to PowHound
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Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:07 am to TiderNAL
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I take it you're an anti mask/vaccine Qanon crazy cult fuktard. Go lick some door handles in public.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:22 am to PowHound
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Was he attending all these events without having been vaccinated?
At 23, he wasn't eligible to be vaccinated in Alabama when those events were happening. Mississippi didn't expand to all ages until March 16, so even if he'd gone there he couldn't have gotten the second shot (Moderna or PFizer) or had enough time pass for the effect to be in full force before the games even if he got the J&J. Also at 23, even being visibly overweight, his risk was still quite low.
Couple more thoughts - I'm no anti-vaxxer at all. I got mine right after they became available to first responders - but they're not foolproof either. One of our guys that also got vaccinated right around the same time as me tested positive a month after getting his second shot. Also, there's no way to tell where he was infected and it's incredibly flawed thinking to assume it was at or around a ball game. Sure, it could have been, but it's far more likely to have happened during his regular life events.
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Posted on 4/5/21 at 2:13 pm to Alabama_Fan
The Best Way to Honor Alabama Superfan Luke Ratliff is to Live Like He Did with Unwavering Positivity and Unmatched Energy (SI)
Luke Ratliff will forever be remembered as an Alabama legend but his life offered up so many lessons for everyone to learn and apply to their own lives
Luke Ratliff will forever be remembered as an Alabama legend but his life offered up so many lessons for everyone to learn and apply to their own lives
Posted on 4/5/21 at 3:14 pm to JustGetItRight
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One of our guys that also got vaccinated right around the same time as me tested positive a month after getting his second shot.
I have a few nurse friends who say they're seeing vaccinated people with COVID regularly.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 4:52 pm to imjustafatkid
Like I said in another thread, a vaccine isn’t perfect but it just takes one look at places like Israel where there’s a high rate of vaccinations to tell that they’re having a very significant impact on transmission rates.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 4:53 pm to PowHound
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I take it you're an anti mask/vaccine Qanon crazy cult fuktard. Go lick some door handles in public
Nope, I just think you’re an arse.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 5:22 pm to JustGetItRight
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Like I said in another thread, a vaccine isn’t perfect but it just takes one look at places like Israel where there’s a high rate of vaccinations to tell that they’re having a very significant impact on transmission rates.
Maybe. Could just be the virus has run its course.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 5:37 pm to imjustafatkid
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Maybe. Could just be the virus has run its course.
No. Easily refuted by looking at the numbers across Europe or even at US states. New Jersey’s a prime example. Same population, similar density, about 15% vaccinated and 10 times the per day new infection rate.
It is helping a lot.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:05 pm to Sauron
I’m not talking to anyone specifically, but I really don’t think this is a good thread to debate the vaccine or any opinions on Covid. RIP Luke. He clearly made an impact past the Basketball arena. Thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:50 pm to Cobrasize
Alabama Loses A Legend (RBR)
Luke Ratliff was Alabama Basketball to many, but he was so much more than that. Gone way too soon #FlyHigh
Luke Ratliff was Alabama Basketball to many, but he was so much more than that. Gone way too soon #FlyHigh
Posted on 4/5/21 at 7:08 pm to Alabama_Fan
Coach Murphy sporting a plaid jacket at Saturday’s softball game in honor of Luke: LINK
Posted on 4/5/21 at 8:47 pm to Alabama_Fan
RBR assembled quite the collection of tweets in reaction to news of Luke’s passing. For those following the story, you’ll be glad you took a few moments to peruse these.
Twitter Reacts to the Loss of an Alabama Legend
Twitter Reacts to the Loss of an Alabama Legend
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