Stevie Hicks Found Dead...
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I thought Stevie always ran hard, and he looked good when he was healthy. Hell, he had some great games when he was banged up, which was why he was one of my favorite players on the '04 and '05 teams. It speaks volumes when a guy plays hurt, and Stevie always wanted to be in there. Your post was stupid, and really underhanded in light of the loss of a Cyclone. As so many in this thread have stated, Stevie was a great Cyclone and by all accounts a good man.
CycloneErik
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Somehow, we're now into McCarney's coaching style/aptitude. Let's keep this thing on track.
The parts about Stevie running hard on contact, that was fun to watch.
The parts about Stevie running hard on contact, that was fun to watch.
So McCarney's coaching style meant we beat teams with less talent and lost to teams with more talent? And that's different from other coaching styles?
Maybe Stevie didn't have the seams against some of the tougher defenses, but whether he was first hit behind the line of scrimmage or four yards past, he always worked for the extra yard or two after the hit, which is what the great running backs do.
CycloneErik
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We could call those yards "Stevie yards."
That was a guy that just kept going and going and going.
I have trouble giving sympathy to someone who takes their own lives... But I want to give it to all who are going through the pain of a great loss right now. I hope Stevie has found some kind of peace now regardless of his method to find it. RIP Stevie
I understand your point, and sometimes that is my initial reaction when hearing about something like this. But I just can't imagine the despair someone must feel to decide that is the only way out, and I can't imagine the lonliness they must feel in the moments before they do it. That leads me to believe there is something much deeper going on with that person than it appears on the surface, so in the end I do have sympathy for all involved.
To the family and friends of Steven Hicks I'm so sorry for your lose. I can say this about him, he believed in you, himself, and his teammates. He gave everything in his heart to this game he so dearly loved. I as a fan and someone who got to meet him he was awesome all the way around. I'm so deeply sorry.
RIP
27
RIP
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I did not intend to slight anyone, that is just how I feel. Yes, I have dealt with this in my own time. I do have sympathy for the pain he was going through, just don't agree with suicide.
Its not all about feeling sympathetic for Stevie, this is also about everyone who loved him, mother, father, former cyclones, coaches, fans, friends, relatives. They are the ones feeling the greatest pain right now. Stevie wouldnt want sympathy, Stevie never flaunted his success, Stevie was always humble for every opportunity he was given. As i said earlier, some individuals burdens can be heavier than they appear. For that, RIP 27
Yep, it would be like saying, "If he just could have snapped out of that cancer, he'd still be alive." Brain chemistry is a strange, strange thing.
Those close to someone who takes there own life are impacted more than anyone can imagine. I had a co worker who found her father after he committed suicide. She struggled with guilt and other issues all her life. 33's point if exactly right here. And I do feel sorry for someone who takes their own life, when it could have been so much more productive inthe future.
Any word on a memorial? We could pool our CF resources and send a nice donation to the memorial, or flowers for the service, or something. Not sure how to go about that however. Not to volunteer Jeremy but we could do something with CF donations between X and Y dates or someone could start a collection outside of the site. Thoughts on the best way to approach this?
