NFL Lineman dies after game...

**Prince** · 08-22-2005, 08:29 PM

DENVER (AP) -- Shaken San Francisco 49ers teammates awaited word Sunday on what caused offensive lineman Thomas Herrion to collapse in the locker room and die shortly after an exhibition game against the Denver Broncos.

The 23-year-old guard collapsed after coach Mike Nolan spoke to his team following the game on a relatively cool Saturday night. Medics administered CPR on the 6-foot-3, 310-pound player before an ambulance took him to a Denver hospital.

"We didn't see anything happen," 49ers defensive lineman Marques Douglas said. "I sat by my locker and prayed for him."

The coroner's office said it would be no earlier than Sunday afternoon before any information is released on the cause of Herrion's death.

"Our thoughts are with the Herrion family and the 49ers," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Sunday. "We will be in contact with the 49ers to see what happened."

Herrion, who played in college at Utah, was on the field for San Francisco's 14-play, 91-yard drive that ended with a touchdown with 2 seconds left in the game. About three hours after he collapsed, the team confirmed his death.

"This is a colossal tragedy for the 49ers and the entire NFL community," 49ers spokesman Aaron Salkin said.

Salkin said coaches notified players of the death at the airport, where the team was awaiting a flight back to California.

Nolan made no comments about San Francisco's 26-21 loss to the Broncos.

"There are more important things on our mind than the game," he said.

The death comes a little more than four years after offensive lineman Korey Stringer of the Minnesota Vikings died of heatstroke during a training camp practice when the heat index soared to 110.

NFL teams since have increased efforts to teach players about how to manage the heat. On Saturday night, temperatures in Denver's thin air were in the mid-60s with 50 percent humidity, although experts say heatstroke can happen even in cool weather.

In 1979, St. Louis Cardinals tight end J.V. Cain died of a heart attack during training camp. Chuck Hughes, a Detroit Lions wide receiver, died of a heart attack during a 1971 game in Detroit against the Chicago Bears. In April, Arena Football League player Al Lucas of the Los Angeles Avengers died of a spinal-cord injury after making a tackle.

Herrion, a first-year player with the 49ers, spent part of last season on the San Francisco and Dallas practice squads. He also played this season with the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europe.

Herrion played in junior college at Kilgore College in East Texas. Travis Fox, the offensive coordinator at Kilgore, said Sunday he shared an apartment with Herrion for two weeks this summer. Herrion had returned to the school to get in shape before reporting to the 49ers.

Fox said Herrion never struggled during intense drills in 97-degree heat. He added that the lineman had no injuries or health problems while playing at Kilgore.

"The young man was in shape," he said.

Herrion's nicknames at Kilgore were "Train" and "Big T." Fox said he was called "Thunder" in Germany because his head was too big for a regular helmet.

Fox said Herrion always talked about his niece, and family was a big motivation for playing.

"When he got here," Fox recalled, "the first thing he told me was, 'I'm going to make this team and buy my mom a nice house."'

**P-funk** · 08-22-2005, 08:33 PM

it is so sad. I am interested to see what comes back on sunday as far as what exactly caused the death.

min0 lee · 08-22-2005, 08:44 PM

The news radio are all saying that guys are just getting to big and that their hearts can't handle it.

Du · 08-22-2005, 08:52 PM

I give it 3 days before they blame supplements.

bio-chem · 08-22-2005, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by du510

I give it 3 days before they blame supplements.

which one do we loose this time?

Tough Old Man · 08-22-2005, 09:03 PM

It's happening more and more these days. What about these new things they wear to tell the team at what degree the body tempature is. I thought that all the pro football teams had them. This keeps the staff abreast of each players body tempature.

TJ Cline · 08-22-2005, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

DENVER (AP) -- Shaken San Francisco 49ers teammates awaited word Sunday on what caused offensive lineman Thomas Herrion to collapse in the locker room and die shortly after an exhibition game against the Denver Broncos.

The 23-year-old guard collapsed after coach Mike Nolan spoke to his team following the game on a relatively cool Saturday night. Medics administered CPR on the 6-foot-3, 310-pound player before an ambulance took him to a Denver hospital.

"We didn't see anything happen," 49ers defensive lineman Marques Douglas said.

"I sat by my locker and prayed for him."

'

Another example of how praying doesn't work

**Mudge** · 08-22-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

it is so sad. I am interested to see what comes back on sunday as far as what exactly caused the death.

Definitely, 23 friggin years old.

**Prince** · 08-22-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by du510

I give it 3 days before they blame supplements.

would not surprise me.

Platinum · 08-23-2005, 07:02 AM

The guys are just going for too much size nowadays and their hearts just can't take that kinda stress. Poor guy was only 23 years old.

Pepper · 08-23-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

It's happening more and more these days. What about these new things they wear to tell the team at what degree the body tempature is. I thought that all the pro football teams had them. This keeps the staff abreast of each players body tempature.

The last time this happened was FOUR years ago.

This very rarely happens.

As I listen to talk radio, I guess I should be thankful that I can get out of bed in the morning. Most guys at my weight should be dead, or so it would seem listening to the 190 lbs pin-heads at ESPN.

Mike Golic is the only one with any sense.

Pepper · 08-23-2005, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The news radio are all saying that guys are just getting to big and that their hearts can't handle it.

I know and there is not ONE SHREAD of evidence that this was the case.

maniclion · 08-23-2005, 07:17 PM

On our local news the Anchor woman mentioned steroids and the Sportscaster was quick to shush her by saying "You can't assume that because he was a pro athlete that he was on steroids or any other performance enhancing drug."

Hell you can have heart problems and eat a spicy meal that could raise your heart rate and bam trigger a heart attack so what can we do quit eating period?

min0 lee · 08-23-2005, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

The last time this happened was FOUR years ago.

This very rarely happens.

As I listen to talk radio, I guess I should be thankful that I can get out of bed in the morning. Most guys at my weight should be dead, or so it would seem listening to the 190 lbs pin-heads at ESPN.

Mike Golic is the only one with any sense.

You get him in Boston too? He is prettty good.

LAM · 09-11-2005, 05:35 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050907/...nfl_herrion_dc

DENVER (Reuters) - Autopsy results of
San Francisco 49ers tackle Thomas Herrion revealed that the 23-year-old died of a heart attack, the Denver coroner's office said on Tuesday.

"Mr. Herrion had significant blockage of his right coronary artery. This blockage had caused death of heart muscle, indicated by healing and scarring," Nancy Severson of the Denver Department of Health said in a written statement.

Herrion's heart was slightly enlarged, and blood and urine toxicology results revealed only the presence of the drug atropine that was administered to Herrion during resuscitation efforts, Severson said.

The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Herrion collapsed August 20 in the 49ers locker room following a preseason game with the
Denver Broncos.

Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he died at a Denver hospital less than an hour later.

08-22-2005, 08:29 PM	#1
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,405 Photos: 356	NFL Lineman dies after game... DENVER (AP) -- Shaken San Francisco 49ers teammates awaited word Sunday on what caused offensive lineman Thomas Herrion to collapse in the locker room and die shortly after an exhibition game against the Denver Broncos. The 23-year-old guard collapsed after coach Mike Nolan spoke to his team following the game on a relatively cool Saturday night. Medics administered CPR on the 6-foot-3, 310-pound player before an ambulance took him to a Denver hospital. "We didn't see anything happen," 49ers defensive lineman Marques Douglas said. "I sat by my locker and prayed for him." The coroner's office said it would be no earlier than Sunday afternoon before any information is released on the cause of Herrion's death. "Our thoughts are with the Herrion family and the 49ers," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Sunday. "We will be in contact with the 49ers to see what happened." Herrion, who played in college at Utah, was on the field for San Francisco's 14-play, 91-yard drive that ended with a touchdown with 2 seconds left in the game. About three hours after he collapsed, the team confirmed his death. "This is a colossal tragedy for the 49ers and the entire NFL community," 49ers spokesman Aaron Salkin said. Salkin said coaches notified players of the death at the airport, where the team was awaiting a flight back to California. Nolan made no comments about San Francisco's 26-21 loss to the Broncos. "There are more important things on our mind than the game," he said. The death comes a little more than four years after offensive lineman Korey Stringer of the Minnesota Vikings died of heatstroke during a training camp practice when the heat index soared to 110. NFL teams since have increased efforts to teach players about how to manage the heat. On Saturday night, temperatures in Denver's thin air were in the mid-60s with 50 percent humidity, although experts say heatstroke can happen even in cool weather. In 1979, St. Louis Cardinals tight end J.V. Cain died of a heart attack during training camp. Chuck Hughes, a Detroit Lions wide receiver, died of a heart attack during a 1971 game in Detroit against the Chicago Bears. In April, Arena Football League player Al Lucas of the Los Angeles Avengers died of a spinal-cord injury after making a tackle. Herrion, a first-year player with the 49ers, spent part of last season on the San Francisco and Dallas practice squads. He also played this season with the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europe. Herrion played in junior college at Kilgore College in East Texas. Travis Fox, the offensive coordinator at Kilgore, said Sunday he shared an apartment with Herrion for two weeks this summer. Herrion had returned to the school to get in shape before reporting to the 49ers. Fox said Herrion never struggled during intense drills in 97-degree heat. He added that the lineman had no injuries or health problems while playing at Kilgore. "The young man was in shape," he said. Herrion's nicknames at Kilgore were "Train" and "Big T." Fox said he was called "Thunder" in Germany because his head was too big for a regular helmet. Fox said Herrion always talked about his niece, and family was a big motivation for playing. "When he got here," Fox recalled, "the first thing he told me was, 'I'm going to make this team and buy my mom a nice house."' BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

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P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	it is so sad. I am interested to see what comes back on sunday as far as what exactly caused the death. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,087 Photos: 5	I give it 3 days before they blame supplements. My IronMag Journal

08-23-2005, 07:17 PM	#13
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,437 Photos: 10	On our local news the Anchor woman mentioned steroids and the Sportscaster was quick to shush her by saying "You can't assume that because he was a pro athlete that he was on steroids or any other performance enhancing drug." Hell you can have heart problems and eat a spicy meal that could raise your heart rate and bam trigger a heart attack so what can we do quit eating period? "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

09-11-2005, 05:35 AM	#15
LAM Gym ratt/Part-time pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 7,384 Photos: 2	49ers' Thomas Herrion died of heart attack -coroner http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050907/...nfl_herrion_dc DENVER (Reuters) - Autopsy results of San Francisco 49ers tackle Thomas Herrion revealed that the 23-year-old died of a heart attack, the Denver coroner's office said on Tuesday. "Mr. Herrion had significant blockage of his right coronary artery. This blockage had caused death of heart muscle, indicated by healing and scarring," Nancy Severson of the Denver Department of Health said in a written statement. Herrion's heart was slightly enlarged, and blood and urine toxicology results revealed only the presence of the drug atropine that was administered to Herrion during resuscitation efforts, Severson said. The 6-foot-3, 330-pound Herrion collapsed August 20 in the 49ers locker room following a preseason game with the Denver Broncos. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he died at a Denver hospital less than an hour later. Dumbest statement made in the Anabolic Zone for Nov TBD ----------------------------------------------------- What you talking about Willis ?

08-22-2005, 08:44 PM	#3
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	The news radio are all saying that guys are just getting to big and that their hearts can't handle it.

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Tough Old Man Canine club CEO Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: baja calif, Mexico Posts: 6,933 Photos: 1	It's happening more and more these days. What about these new things they wear to tell the team at what degree the body tempature is. I thought that all the pro football teams had them. This keeps the staff abreast of each players body tempature.

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Platinum Resident Stoner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,244	The guys are just going for too much size nowadays and their hearts just can't take that kinda stress. Poor guy was only 23 years old.

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