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Stinger · 03-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Coast Guard searching for missing boat with NFL players

Reported by: Chad Cookler
Email: ccookler@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 11:18 am

CLEARWATER, FL -- The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fishing boat about 50 miles off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico.

According to Coast Guard officials, the 21-foot fishing boat left from a boat ramp in Clearwater Pass Saturday about 6:30 am with 4 people on board.

A dispatcher told ABC Action News 3 of them are NFL players. One of the plays for the Detroit Lions, and one plays for the Oakland Raiders, the dispatcher said.

The boaters were supposed to return sometime after dark but never did, officials said. A friend called the Coast Guard at about 1:30 am and reported them missing.

Officials say the waters in the gulf are extremely choppy and they believe the boat is in distress.

Air and marine crews from the Sand Key and Clearwater Coast Guard stations are searching a 750 square mile area west of Clearwater Pass.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx

**RealSNR** · 03-01-2009, 11:45 AM

It's bullshit unless another source besides PFT releases this. Or they put out the names.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-01-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blindside58

Reminds me of the KC Royals Tragedy.

FYP!

Basileus777 · 03-01-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

It's bullshit unless another source besides PFT releases this. Or they put out the names.

It's being reported from several sources.

Blindside58 · 03-01-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

FYP!

Howsitwhatsithuh?

brorth · 03-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Friends Victor "Marquis" Cooper, Nick Skyler, Corey Smith and a fourth person haven't been seen since.

At least 2 of the men are professional football players with ties to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cooper, whose truck and trailer is till parked at the boat ramp where the men left from, is a linebacker with the Oakland Raiders. Smith is a defensive end for the Detroit Lions. Both began their careers with the Bucs.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx

booger · 03-01-2009, 11:51 AM

REPORT: MARQUIS COOPER, CORY SMITH ON BOAT
Posted by Mike Florio on March 1, 2009, 12:48 p.m.
The Tampa Tribune has the names of two of the NFL players who have been reported missing on a boat off the coast of Clearwater, Florida.

They are linebacker Marquis Cooper of the Raiders and defensive end Corey Smith of the Lions.

A third person, identified as Nick Skyler, also is on the boat. We can find no evidence on the Internet (including NFL.com’s current and former player search tool) that he is or has been on an NFL roster.

A fourth person, possibly another NFL player, is believed to be on the boat.

The Coast Guard is searching a 750-square mile area for the 21-foot fishing boat.

**luv** · 03-01-2009, 11:52 AM

In a minute before the oher one, and left behind.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-01-2009, 11:53 AM

I wonder how this will affect the Draft ?

HonestChieffan · 03-01-2009, 11:55 AM

Obama can save them. Obama can do anything. If they die its Obamas fault.

**DaKCMan AP** · 03-01-2009, 12:04 PM

It's true the water was very choppy this morning. I drove home from the bars around 7am and when I went over the bridge it was very windy and the water had a ton of choppy white caps.

MadMax · 03-01-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Obama can save them. Obama can do anything. If they die its Obamas fault.

But he will blame G.W.

blueballs · 03-01-2009, 12:12 PM

When they are found alive
passed out with hookers
the jokes will be good

**Bugeater** · 03-01-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Obama can save them. Obama can do anything. If they die its Obamas fault.

What in the holy **** does that have to do with anything here? Go back to DC, dumbass.

bobbymitch · 03-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I hope they find everyone okay, maybe a bit wet and scared.

Taking a 21 foot boat into the gulf with 4 big guys is not the smartest thing in the world to do. No EPIRB, no radio?

**Dave Lane** · 03-01-2009, 12:41 PM

Was it for a three hour tour?? If so I maybe able to find them!

03-01-2009, 11:06 AM
Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $3344507	Coast Guard suspends search for missing NFL players Coast Guard searching for missing boat with NFL players Reported by: Chad Cookler Email: ccookler@abcactionnews.com Last Update: 11:18 am CLEARWATER, FL -- The Coast Guard is searching for a missing fishing boat about 50 miles off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Coast Guard officials, the 21-foot fishing boat left from a boat ramp in Clearwater Pass Saturday about 6:30 am with 4 people on board. A dispatcher told ABC Action News 3 of them are NFL players. One of the plays for the Detroit Lions, and one plays for the Oakland Raiders, the dispatcher said. The boaters were supposed to return sometime after dark but never did, officials said. A friend called the Coast Guard at about 1:30 am and reported them missing. Officials say the waters in the gulf are extremely choppy and they believe the boat is in distress. Air and marine crews from the Sand Key and Clearwater Coast Guard stations are searching a 750 square mile area west of Clearwater Pass. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx
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brorth Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: lobation Casino cash: $262480	Friends Victor "Marquis" Cooper, Nick Skyler, Corey Smith and a fourth person haven't been seen since. At least 2 of the men are professional football players with ties to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cooper, whose truck and trailer is till parked at the boat ramp where the men left from, is a linebacker with the Oakland Raiders. Smith is a defensive end for the Detroit Lions. Both began their careers with the Bucs. http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/lo...SanyO4BZA.cspx
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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $8550	oops late REPORT: MARQUIS COOPER, CORY SMITH ON BOAT Posted by Mike Florio on March 1, 2009, 12:48 p.m. The Tampa Tribune has the names of two of the NFL players who have been reported missing on a boat off the coast of Clearwater, Florida. They are linebacker Marquis Cooper of the Raiders and defensive end Corey Smith of the Lions. A third person, identified as Nick Skyler, also is on the boat. We can find no evidence on the Internet (including NFL.com’s current and former player search tool) that he is or has been on an NFL roster. A fourth person, possibly another NFL player, is believed to be on the boat. The Coast Guard is searching a 750-square mile area for the 21-foot fishing boat. __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $6574952	It's true the water was very choppy this morning. I drove home from the bars around 7am and when I went over the bridge it was very windy and the water had a ton of choppy white caps. __________________
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