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Nick Schuyler--Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am
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Lone Survivor. In Aug. 2009, REAL SPORTS correspondent Bernard Goldberg sat down with former University of South Florida football player Nick Schuyler for an exclusive, extended interview as he spoke for the first time about the harrowing boating accident that claimed the lives of three friends and nearly took his own. On Feb. 28, 2009, Schuyler and Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent NFL defensive lineman Corey Smith and former South Florida teammate Will Bleakley headed out to the Gulf of Mexico for a day of fishing. But a tragic mistake caused the boat to capsize and the four men clung to the overturned hull as a storm battered them through the night. When the Coast Guard finally discovered the vessel 46 hours later, it was 70 miles west of Tampa, and Schuyler was the only one left alive.
Since the accident, however, his account and motives have been questioned by the victims' families, with whom he has no relationship. He later recounted his story in a 2010 memoir, and a big-budget movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Schuyler is currently in development. REAL SPORTS correspondent Bernard Goldberg reconnects with the former football player, who is now one of the highest-ranked competitors in the fitness craze CrossFit, to see how he has picked up the pieces of his life.
Pretty interesting stuff..........So this guy has profited on a book and now a movie deal....
He has tried to set up a scholarship fund for Marcus Cooper's daughter but after the interview in 2009, Cooper's wife hates him.
He has set up a scholarship fund for his buddy at USF.
Should this be made into a movie and will you watch it? Dwayne Johnson has signed up as Nick Schuyler.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:24 am to L S Usetheforce
I saw the piece last night, and I remember seeing it when it aired in 09. Can't blame the guy for being a survivor, and being that he tried to use the money to help the other guys' families I have no problem with him doing the book/movie. He said last night that he wrestled with it for a long time and that people were questioning him that if he didn't write the book that he was hiding something.
That guy has been through the worst thing imaginable and is trying to get on with his life. I think Cooper's family is being selfish and looking to place blame on Schuyler because he survived.
Honestly the whole situation was Cooper's fault. Who takes a boat that size 70 miles out in the Gulf in rough seas, and then tying the anchor to the stern and gunning the engine to break the anchor free? That guy had a freaking death wish. You make NFL money, cut the anchor and get home to buy another one.
That guy has been through the worst thing imaginable and is trying to get on with his life. I think Cooper's family is being selfish and looking to place blame on Schuyler because he survived.
Honestly the whole situation was Cooper's fault. Who takes a boat that size 70 miles out in the Gulf in rough seas, and then tying the anchor to the stern and gunning the engine to break the anchor free? That guy had a freaking death wish. You make NFL money, cut the anchor and get home to buy another one.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:25 am to slinger1317
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That guy had a freaking death wish. You make NFL money, cut the anchor and get home to buy another one.
I know in the end 200 bucks cost 3 guys their lives.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:37 am to slinger1317
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I saw the piece last night, and I remember seeing it when it aired in 09. Can't blame the guy for being a survivor, and being that he tried to use the money to help the other guys' families I have no problem with him doing the book/movie
completely agree
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You make NFL money, cut the anchor and get home to buy another one.
first thing I said. Like WTF you arent working at the Circle K
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