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re: Luke Ratliff (Fluffopotamus) passes away
Posted on 4/5/21 at 9:56 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 4/5/21 at 9:56 pm to Alabama_Fan
USA Today Roll Tide Wire:
Alabama basketball super fan Luke Ratliff, known as 'Fluffopotamus,' passes away at 23
Alabama basketball super fan Luke Ratliff, known as 'Fluffopotamus,' passes away at 23
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Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:01 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 4/6/21 at 7:34 am to JustGetItRight
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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.
Now explain China, or any other of the large number of countries who have had low COVID deaths with little to no vaccines being administered. It isn't a small number of them. I contend that COVID death rates are falling all over the world, yet less than 5% of the world's population has received one dose of the vaccine and less than 2% of the world's population has received both doses. The vaccine isn't what's causing the drop in deaths worldwide.
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 7:43 am
Posted on 4/6/21 at 8:39 am to imjustafatkid
imjustafatkid and others, please refrain from arguing specifics about COVID-19 in this thread. Let's remember and honor the young man who passed instead.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 9:02 am to Sauron
A very nice write up on al.com
Alabama assistant raises more than $50,000 for family of Luke Ratliff
Alabama assistant raises more than $50,000 for family of Luke Ratliff
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Luke Ratliff will be laid to rest Sunday wearing the plaid sport coat once given to him by Alabama assistants Bryan Hodgson and Antoine Pettway.
Posted on 4/6/21 at 10:53 am to Alabama_Fan
Coach Hodgson posted this update a short while ago on the go fund me for Luke’s family (currently at $52,348!)
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TODAY
by Bryan Hodgson, Organizer
Luke's family is overwhelmed with the support and kindness of the Alabama Family and the support from those who aren't members of the Alabama family but were kind enough to donate and show support. I will be ending the fundraiser on Thursday evening. A few people have asked me to leave it open for a couple more days.
Luke's Mother Pam has asked me to thank you for all the love and support.
Roll Tide!
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:12 pm to Alabama_Fan
Another nice story on Luke from a station in his home town in North Carolina. This one has more details from his mother of his illness. Apparently he never tested positive for COVID (including three tests the week he passed away). Based on symptoms and the course of the illness, doctors suspect it was COVID.
(Note: This is just information provided by his mother - it’s not intended to spark a debate on the pandemic.)
Alabama senior cheers on team just days before doctors suspect he died from COVID-19
(Note: This is just information provided by his mother - it’s not intended to spark a debate on the pandemic.)
Alabama senior cheers on team just days before doctors suspect he died from COVID-19
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His mom wants everyone to remember her boy: the son of a North Carolina highway patrolman, the coach of his brother’s Special Olympics team, and the fan who captured the hearts of the Crimson Tide.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:06 am to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:24 am to Alabama_Fan
Saw in another thread: Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and many Arkansas fans collected money to buy a floral arrangement for Luke's service. They donated enough to purchase ALL the flowers.
Class move.
Class move.
This post was edited on 4/7/21 at 9:28 am
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:38 am to Sauron
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Saw in another thread: Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and many Arkansas fans collected money to buy a floral arrangement for Luke's service. They donated enough to purchase ALL the flowers.
Very classy Arkansas.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 7:27 pm to Alabama_Fan
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Apparently he never tested positive for COVID (including three tests the week he passed away). Based on symptoms and the course of the illness, doctors suspect it was COVID.
How many cases of Covid deaths have there been where the person is more or less fine one day and passes away the next? Or maybe he had been sicker than anyone knew?
Posted on 4/7/21 at 7:53 pm to East Coast Band
Posted on 4/9/21 at 4:32 pm to PowHound
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Ive only got a couple more weeks before my second shot.
covid vaxxers are like vegans.
you know 100% of the time when someone is a vegan.
Posted on 4/9/21 at 4:44 pm to m2pro
I was suppose to get my Vaccine today. But I pussied out because the only one around here is the J&J one. I just read that article this morning about side effects causing a Colorado Vaccine station to pause.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 3:35 pm to mistaken4193
A lengthy (but touching) write up - including one part from a childhood friend.
Luke Ratliff: Bigger than Basketball
Luke Ratliff: Bigger than Basketball
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:32 am to Alabama_Fan
Alabama superfan Luke Ratliff's funeral will be live-streamed from his hometown of Wadesboro, N.C. at Capstone Church in Tuscaloosa at 1 p.m. Masks are required to attend.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:25 pm to Alabama_Fan
The Crimson and White write up: ( from April 4th)
Alabama students and faculty mourn loss of Luke Ratliff
The senior built a “lasting foundation” for men’s basketball’s devoted student section.
And Cecil’s write up from today:
Alabama fan Luke Ratliff brought people together one last time in a tiny North Carolina town
Alabama students and faculty mourn loss of Luke Ratliff
The senior built a “lasting foundation” for men’s basketball’s devoted student section.
And Cecil’s write up from today:
Alabama fan Luke Ratliff brought people together one last time in a tiny North Carolina town
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:42 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:48 pm to Alabama_Fan
Chris Stewart tonight following Alabama Baseball’s sweep of A&M LINK
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I have but one regret from this weekend. In honor and memory of @fluffopotamus88, I so badly wish I’d capped this final strike call by saying: “Beat their arse like a rented goat.” RIP Fluff. We’ll never forget you. #RollTide
Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:56 pm to Alabama_Fan
Coach Hodgson tonight
Coach Oats
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Thank you so much to everyone who helped raise over $65,000 for the Ratliff family during this tragic time. The love was definitely felt by the family!
Coach Oats
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“The world is a better place for having him and I’m a better person for knowing him”
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