carter23 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 RIP http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpNWZic251BF9TAzI1NjY0ODI1BHNlYwN0aA--?slug=ap-playerdeath&prov=ap&type=lgns April 10, 2005 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Former NFL defensive lineman Al Lucas died Sunday from a presumed spinal cord injury sustained while trying to make a tackle for the Los Angeles Avengers during an Arena Football League game, the team said. Lucas was taken to California Hospital and all attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, team physician Dr. Luga Podesta said in a statement. Members of the team were prohibited from speaking to the media after the game. A call to a California Hospital spokesman was not returned. ``It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Al Lucas. At this time, the thoughts and prayers of the entire Avenger organization are with his wife and family,'' team owner and chief executive officer Casey Wasserman said in a statement. The 26-year-old Lucas was injured during a first-quarter kickoff return against the New York Dragons. Television replays showed Lucas bending down to make a tackle. The Dragons' ball carrier and a blocker tumbled over his head and back, with the blocker's leg appearing to hit Lucas in the head. Lucas did not move after falling to the ground. The 6-foot-1, 300-pound lineman played two seasons (2000-01) for the Carolina Panthers, recording 49 1/2 tackles in 20 games. He attended Troy State from 1996-99 and won the Buck Buchanan Award his senior season as the top defensive player in Division I-AA. In 43 games at Troy State he had 255 tackles and 11 1/2 sacks. He was selected to the Arena League's All-Rookie team in 2003 while playing for Tampa Bay. ``Al Lucas played arena football with passion and integrity. The entire AFL family extends its deepest sympathies to Al's wife and family as well as his friends, family and teammates,'' commissioner David Baker said in a statement. Lucas was married to De-Shonda Lucas and had a daughter, Mariah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainHog Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 That's horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljer Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I feel like putting a knife to every person who feels that football is just a game. A stupid little game. :sad: RIP Al Lucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 truly sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Oh my god. That's tragic. Thoughts and prayers to he and his vamily and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Very sad! A sobering thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan080 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Absolutley terrible. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Renegade7 I feel like putting a knife to every person who feels that football is just a game. A stupid little game. :sad: RIP Al Lucas Wonderful, as if one death wasn't bad enough, you want to kill some people, yourself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuze Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Playing a sport as your profession has its up and downs. You may get a good paycheck but you sacrifice your body to play a silly game to entertain people. Sadly, something terrible happened to Al Lucas at the wrong place and at the wrong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Wow...that brought me back to reality real quick. Our prayers are with Al, his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Mickalino Wonderful, as if one death wasn't bad enough, you want to kill some people, yourself ? Glad you got my message. Now tweak your senses and recognize that as pissed as I am, I'm not really going to slit anybody's throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Renegade7 Glad you got my message. Now tweak your senses and recognize that as pissed as I am, I'm not really going to slit anybody's throat. I wasn't taking you literally. Nor should you have taken my statement literally. I just thought it was slightly inappropriate and disrespectful to use a violent image like murder, when talking about another man's tragic death, thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie0720 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Mickalino Wonderful, as if one death wasn't bad enough, you want to kill some people, yourself ? Way to take that way too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by mookie0720 Way to take that way too seriously. See above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Renegade7 I feel like putting a knife to every person who feels that football is just a game. A stupid little game. :sad: RIP Al Lucas Actually your sentiments should be exactly the opposite. Football IS just a game and this poor guy's unfortunate death should, if anything, reinforce where our priorities should lie....or did I miss :obvious: sarcasm in your post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Suddenly the Draft and waiting during the offseason doesn't look so important afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Worthy Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Originally posted by Tom [Giants fan] Suddenly the Draft and waiting during the offseason doesn't look so important afterall. I second that. Instead of bickering to each other on this tread lets get back to the real issue and that a football player died today doing what he loves to do. My prayers go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sometimes you don't realize how dangerous the game of football can really be. I feel sorry for his family, absolutely horrible way to lose someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASkinsfan28 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 That is terrible!! RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Wow! That's all I can say right now. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Saying a prayer for his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Damn... 26, wife and kids... Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 wow, that is tragic. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 We as coaches ask everyday if we worked on tackling enough that day. Its sad but no matter how much you work on it, it can still happen and it just sucks. Best to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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