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Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:03 pm
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Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:05 pm to DavidA
This has already been disputed. Likely to be bloodclots.
And CUP has not practiced since March. And the campus was online only.
And CUP has not practiced since March. And the campus was online only.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:05 pm to DavidA
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Jamain Stephens, a football player at California University of Pennsylvania and the son of a former Steelers first round-draft pick, has died at the age of 20 of COVID-19 complications.
Stephens had played the last three seasons at California University, which canceled this football season because of the pandemic.
“Jamain was such a wonderful student with a smile on his face every time you saw him,” California University of Pennsylvania Athletic Director Karen Hjerpe said in a statement. “His personality was contagious and he made such a positive impact on everyone he met.”
Pitt safety Damar Hamlin, a high school teammate of Stephens, wrote about his death on Twitter.
“Got out of practice & heard the worst news. RIP JUICE,” Hamlin wrote. “The most genuine & caring soul on this planet. You touched so many w/ love & laughs. Cherish y’all brothers while they still here & PLEASE continue to take this virus seriously. You’ll be missed dearly. I just wanna give your momma the biggest hug bro.”
Stephens’ father, also named Jamain Stephens, played for the Steelers from 1996 to 1998 and for the Bengals from 1999 to 2001.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:05 pm to DavidA
College student that died of COVID that happened to be a football player. His team was not participating in football activities.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:06 pm to DavidA
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Jamain Stephens, a football player at California University of Pennsylvania
Hate to hear that this happened to the young man. But, strictly speaking in a sports context, is he really considered a football player if their season is canceled?
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:06 pm to DavidA
I hate to be this guy but even being a football player can’t excuse this guys weight. 6’2” 355 with a gut like Buddha tells me there may be more to it than C19
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:06 pm to DavidA
Do yourself a favor and don't give PFT/Florio website clicks - they are fear-mongering douchebags.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:07 pm to DavidA
This is a tragedy that I'm sure will not be used for a political agenda. People will surely read the headlines and know that he wasn't playing football.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:08 pm to DavidA
Was he German?
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:10 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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This has already been disputed. Likely to be bloodclots.
Sigh.
Here's a question for you.
My mother was diagnosed with polycythemia vera, and had to go on blood thinners. Eventually, the weakening of her bone marrow led to her getting Leukemia. This meant they had to slow down her treatments, and eventually led to a blood clot going into her brain.
What killed her? Seriously, I want your answer. Was it the polycythemia vera, the leukemia, the treatments, or the blood clot? Because you seem to imply with your statement that only one thing can be a cause of death.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:15 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Anything to protect your Saturday entertainment, right?
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:17 pm to WilliamTaylor21
I’m not trying to protect anything. I don’t think a season even gets finished. But I also don’t subscribe to fear porn.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:19 pm to skrayper
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Because you seem to imply with your statement that only one thing can be a cause of death.
I’m only implying that contact due to playing football did not cause this young man’s issues.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:22 pm to CapstoneGrad06
It isn’t fear porn. The kid actually died.
Some of you need to take a step back.
Some of you need to take a step back.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:26 pm to WilliamTaylor21
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It isn’t fear porn. The kid actually died.
Some of you need to take a step back.
It wasn't actually football related. You specifically, need to get a clue.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:26 pm to WilliamTaylor21
The headline is about a college football player dying. Then, in the article it says that he isn't even playing.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:30 pm to WilliamTaylor21
Family said he didn’t die of covid, right?
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:32 pm to DavidA
The guy was a football player but also 355 pounds.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:36 pm to boogiewoogie1978
quote:Several teams in the league have been playing without an offensive line for years. This could force us all into it.
The guy was a football player but also 355 pounds.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 3:39 pm to MoarKilometers
For the last 6 months it’s been “They are kids, they will be fine” - now it’s “Oh well it isn’t because of football. ”
When you’re actively searching for reasons to downplay a kids death because you’re worried about a game - you’ve probably lost touch with reality.
When you’re actively searching for reasons to downplay a kids death because you’re worried about a game - you’ve probably lost touch with reality.
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