re: John Saunders passed away

Posted by mtntiger

Asheville, NC

Member since Oct 2003

26652 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 11:40 am to Walt OReilly

Not sure what's worse - watching someone slowly die of long-term illness or having someone just go in the blink of an eye. Either way sucks for those of us left behind.

Prayers sent for his family and friends.

Posted by Goldrush25

San Diego, CA

Member since Oct 2012

33794 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 11:45 am to IAmReality

quote:
Hadn't even thought about that as a possibility. For some reason that would make it extra sad, not even sure why. In suicides they do often use vague language on purpose... but yeah I hope not.

Hope it's not suicide. Either way, just goes to show that you never know what someone's going through. Everyone has their personal battles.

This post was edited on 8/10/16 at 11:46 am

Posted by rpg37

Ocean Springs, MS

Member since Sep 2008

47588 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 11:52 am to Goldrush25

Have they not released cause? He was 60 and appeared in good health. He was just doing his shows this past Sunday...something isn't right....

Posted by lsutigersFTW

Lafayette

Member since Jun 2008

7351 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 11:54 am to Walt OReilly

As ESPN has sort of become a clown show lately, he was one of very few left, if anybody else at all, who conducted himself with class and professionalism.

Sad news.

Posted by bwallcubfan

Louisiana

Member since Sep 2007

38129 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 11:58 am to bamaatlsu

quote:
I read this to mean Rich Eisen had passed and I had to go google really quickly

ha...my bad

Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

278550 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:00 pm to rpg37

He battled depression

Posted by SlowEasyConfident

Member since Nov 2015

6650 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:01 pm to Walt OReilly

That sucks. He did the highlights with the old school College football of Abc music. Classic

Posted by LSU alum wannabe

Katy, TX

Member since Jan 2004

27014 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:02 pm to bwallcubfan

If you click on yahoo story about it, they use an AP photo. He is at a function of some kind and looks ill. Totally pulled out of my arse observation, but he has that yellowish tint and some to his eyes too. Not as bad as Walter Payton but he looks like a liver patient?

Posted by TbirdSpur2010

ALAMO CITY

Member since Dec 2010

134026 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:07 pm to Walt OReilly

Damn, he was good people.

Posted by bobbyleewilliams

Tigertown

Member since Feb 2010

8268 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:13 pm to Walt OReilly

Just heard of his passing. Man, life is too short.May he
rest in peace.

Posted by Walt OReilly

Poplarville, MS

Member since Oct 2005

124582 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:15 pm to Lester Earl

So suicide would make sense

When I turned on SC earlier and heard Storm talking I didn't hear a name so I assumed she was talking about Chris Mortenson

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Posted by CunningLinguist

Dallas, TX

Member since Mar 2006

18779 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:24 pm to Walt OReilly

quote:
So suicide would make sense

Dude had to work with Mike Lupica every week. Suicide is always on the table in that scenario

Posted by Carson123987

Middle Court at the Rec

Member since Jul 2011

66458 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:25 pm to CunningLinguist

quote:
Dude had to work with Mike Lupica every week. Suicide is always on the table in that scenario

i shouldnt but i

Posted by BBATiger

Member since Jun 2005

16518 posts

Posted on 8/10/16 at 12:38 pm to Carson123987

He probably was most responsible in the media for Woodson winning the Heisman over Manning. I liked him personally, which is not something I can say for many at ESPN.