Albert Haynesworths Brother Killed in Motorcycle Crash
 

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[url=http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Haynesworths-Half-Brother-Dies-in-Crash-104567539.html]Haynesworth's Half-Brother Dies in Crash | NBC Washington[/url]

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Damn that's terrible. Eff motorcycles. So dangerous. Kid was going 100mph. At those speeds on a bike, one false move and it's curtains.

Thoughts and prayers for Big Al and his family.

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Man thats horrible...My father used to race dirt bikes back in the day, he has the false teeth and a nose thats been broken multiple times to prove it and I had a close friend pass in a motorcyle accident in 99...Thoughts and prayers with Phat Al

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Terrible, just terrible. Not trying to look past this or anything, but if he plays this week or next, I feel bad for whoever he lines up with because he's going to want to kill someone.

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Not to sound insensitive, but I wonder if this means Haynesworth won't play this Sunday. We're really going to need him; however, I think we'd all understand if he's too upset to play. He has every right to be with his family right now.

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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;744610]Not to sound insensitive, but I wonder if this means Haynesworth won't play this Sunday. We're really going to need him; however, I think we'd all understand if he's too upset to play. He has every right to be with his family right now.[/quote]

I would absolutely not be playing if I were him. My prayers definitely go out to him and his family.

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Terrible tragedy. One minute the ones you love are here and the next they are gone.

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Very sad to hear this. Say what you will about Albert but no one should have to lose such a young family member.

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Obligatory I hate motorcycles post. Sigh.

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[quote=Schneed10;744640]Obligatory I hate motorcycles post. Sigh.[/quote]

Nothing obligatory about it. I said it because that's how I feel. They've always terrified me, and they're stupid dangerous.

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Please, let's not blame the bike. If he's going fast and he crashes it's on him. If he is hit by someone else, it's on him too. He made the choice to ride a bike. Everyone is aware of the risk, if not it's on them.

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[quote=saden1;744644]Please, let's not blame the bike. If he's going fast and he crashes it's on him. If he is hit by someone else, it's on him too. He made the choice to ride a bike. Everyone is aware of the risk, if not it's on them.[/quote]

To you and Schneed: I never said I "hate" motorcycles. Nor did I blame the bike.

I said "eff them" because I think they're super dangerous, and they terrify me. Note in my earlier post I mentioned the kid was going 100mph. Obviously his carelessness was more the cause of his death than the bike.

Anyway, I'm not trying to turn this into a motorcycle thread.

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[quote=GMScud;744645]To you and Schneed: I never said I "hate" motorcycles. Nor did I blame the bike.

I said "eff them" because I think they're super dangerous, and they terrify me. Note in my earlier post I mentioned the kid was going 100mph. Obviously his carelessness was more the cause of his death than the bike.

Anyway,[B] I'm not trying to turn this into a motorcycle thread[/B].[/quote]


Too late for that. Yeah, bikes are stupid dangerous if you're going 100 mph. If you're going 60 mph and track your surroundings they're safe. I do it all the time.

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[quote=GMScud;744643]Nothing obligatory about it. I said it because that's how I feel. They've always terrified me, and they're stupid dangerous.[/quote]

I'm 200% on the same page as you. I wrote that post because I've railed against motorcycles, ATVs, and other dangerous vehicles over and over again on these boards.

The big one was back when Rabach gashed his leg riding an ATV, sent me through the roof.

I don't get why people ride motorcycles, they just serve to increase the odds that you're going to die, even sometimes by no fault of your own. In this case, it was a moron going 100 mph, so he has nobody to blame but himself.

I figured I've made these points enough on these boards for people to not even need to hear from me, hence my post. I just don't understand why anybody would ever ride one.

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So back to Haynesworth...it's not looking like he'll play on Sunday as of right now. He's not with the team (back in Nashville). It's possible though he'll return for the game (sure Snyder will fly him up in his jet) and then head back down next week for the funeral.

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[quote=GMScud;744643]Nothing obligatory about it. I said it because that's how I feel. They've always terrified me, and they're stupid dangerous.[/quote]Not to mention that weaving through trafic on a bike at 100 MPH is beyond stupid, it's downright suicidal. It is fortunate that nobody else was killed.

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Condolences to the friends and family, young people passing away early is always tough. its just so unexpected.

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[quote=SmootSmack;744651]So back to Haynesworth...it's not looking like he'll play on Sunday as of right now. He's not with the team (back in Nashville). It's possible though he'll return for the game (sure Snyder will fly him up in his jet) and then head back down next week for the funeral.[/quote]

I just got this funny feeling Albert is gonna want to play on Sunday.

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[quote=Schneed10;744650]I'm 200% on the same page as you. I wrote that post because I've railed against motorcycles, ATVs, and other dangerous vehicles over and over again on these boards.

The big one was back when Rabach gashed his leg riding an ATV, sent me through the roof.

I don't get why people ride motorcycles, they just serve to increase the odds that you're going to die, even sometimes by no fault of your own. In this case, it was a moron going 100 mph, so he has nobody to blame but himself.

I figured I've made these points enough on these boards for people to not even need to hear from me, hence my post. [SIZE=4]I just don't understand why anybody would ever ride one.[/SIZE][/quote]

REALLY tough for the Haynesworth family......My prayers definately go out to the family.

I think you have it...You do not understand

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[quote=Hog1;744665]REALLY tough for the Haynesworth family......My prayers definately go out to the family.

I think you have it...[B]You do not understand[/B][/quote]

agree...you get on one and realize how much fun it is...as long as your being safe. Id like to eventually get one

People in cars driving 100+ miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic siginicantly more dangerous to anyone doing that on a bike...

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[quote=Chico23231;744663]I just got this funny feeling Albert is gonna want to play on Sunday.[/quote]

why? haynesworth has never done a single thing to benefit the team (and not himself) since he's been here. why would he start now?

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RIP my condolences to AH & his fam. If you've never rode a motorbike you will never understand let it be there's nothing like it IMO.

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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;744668]why? haynesworth has never done a single thing to benefit the team (and not himself) since he's been here. why would he start now?[/quote]

First if he wants not to play its completely understandable and he shouldnt take any flak for that from anyone...hell even several weeks. Its aweful Albert has to go through losing a family member.

But I said that sometimes situations like this will shake a person to the core, and it may inspire him. Plus to keep your mind off of it. If he does play 90,000+ people at the stadium will have his back for sure.

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[quote=Chico23231;744667]agree...you get on one and realize how much fun it is...as long as your being safe. Id like to eventually get one

People in cars driving 100+ miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic [B]siginicantly more dangerous[/B] to anyone doing that on a bike...[/quote]

if paralysis of an innocent is significantly more dangerous than death to the reckless, i guess so.

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[quote=Chico23231;744667]agree...you get on one and realize how much fun it is...as long as your being safe. Id like to eventually get one

People in cars driving 100+ miles per hour, weaving in and out of traffic siginicantly more dangerous to anyone doing that on a bike...[/quote]

Going that fast is dangerous no matter how you cut it, indeed. No argument from me on that, nobody should ever go that fast (and if you do I'll try to block you :))

But my beef with motorcycles is the rider who's following the law and being completely safe. Compared to a car who is also following the law and being completely safe, the motorcycle rider is at much greater risk of death than the driver of a car (and insurance premiums reflect this). Reason is that a safe car driver who gets clipped by some idiot who didn't check his mirror before changing lanes, that driver may get hurt. But there's a car around them to protect them in a crash, complete with crumple zones, air bags, and sometimes side curtain air bags. The motorcycle rider has nothing but a helmet (maybe, don't get me started) and a leather jacket. The rider easily can be killed in a simple accident that the driver of a car walks away from with a stiff neck.

If you can't find another way to have fun and get your thrills, I find that sad.

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In other words, you can be as safe as possible, but you still can't control what other idiots on the road may do. Every time you go out on the road you're at the mercy of all the other drivers around you. It makes sense to surround yourself with a machine that can protect you from said idiots.

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If I had to guess the thing that probably hurts AH the most is more than likely his money paid for that bike.

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[quote=Schneed10;744674]In other words, you can be as safe as possible, but you still can't control what other idiots on the road may do. Every time you go out on the road you're at the mercy of all the other drivers around you. It makes sense to surround yourself with a machine that can protect you from said idiots.[/quote]

Getting in any vehicle is the most dangerous thing we do everyday. Yes I worry about other idoits on the road. And yes your logic to protect yourself from these people buy a safe car, hell make it a volvo. But to say someone is sad because they chose to ride a bike? That's simply lame...also to stereotype them as risk takers or bad drivers...millions enjoy them everyday safely with a helmet, they're not risk takers and in most cases just as safe as any other drivers on the road

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We do stuff every day that makes it more dangerous to live. Leaving your house is way more dangerous than staying in it. No reason to become a shut-in.

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this sucks. i'm sorry for haynesworth's loss...losing a loved one is awful...but it sounds like his half-brother was a bit of a knucklehead. 100 mph near a car-max lot? you're begging for trouble.


i also don't think he will play sunday. maybe not even practice next week. i know he stepped it up last week, and i don't want to sound like a dick, but the fact of the matter is $100 mil can't even generate a respectable work ethic in the man...so i doubt personal tragedy will. i'd love to see it, but like someone else said above, he's never done one thing for the team. he rarely, if ever, steps outside this pattern of selfish behavior.

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Would not playing this week be selfish behavior?

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i don't think so...i mean c'mon, dude just lost his brother. but to expect him to roar outta the tunnel sunday with a vengeance and a newfound inspiration and dedication to his team sounds totally out of character to me.

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[COLOR="Plum"]Peace be with him. [/COLOR]

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How about we not mention motorcycles or anything like that and just send some prayers to him and his family?

Whether he plays or not, that's truly up to him. If he thinks he could do his brother some honor by playing like a beast, more power to him, but I TOTALLY understand if he doesn't make the game.

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[quote=TIFOSOdeiREDSKINS;744686]i don't think so...i mean c'mon, dude just lost his brother. but to expect him to roar outta the tunnel sunday with a vengeance and a newfound inspiration and dedication to his team sounds totally out of character to me.[/quote]

Half brother to be clear. A strong warrior would suit it up and get out there and play the game of his life in his honor.
Favre played the DAY AFTER his father died and played one of the most heart felt games I've ever seen. Guess we'll see if Albert is a warrior.

"Hard work helps heal grieving"
Penny Chenery -owner of Secretariat

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[quote=Takeuon;744690]Half brother to be clear. A strong warrior would suit it up and get out there and play the game of his life in his honor.
Favre played the DAY AFTER his father died and played one of the most heart felt games I've ever seen. Guess we'll see if Albert is a warrior.

"Hard work helps heal grieving"
Penny Chenery -owner of Secretariat[/quote]


i agree personally, but i just don't think that's how AH operates.

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[quote=Takeuon;744690]Half brother to be clear. A strong warrior would suit it up and get out there and play the game of his life in his honor.
Favre played the DAY AFTER his father died and played one of the most heart felt games I've ever seen. Guess we'll see if Albert is a warrior.

"Hard work helps heal grieving"
Penny Chenery -owner of Secretariat[/quote]

People take losses differently. If he plays, that's fine, if he doesn't, that's fine too. The decision should be AH's alone, end of story.

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I'm just curious if people are going to hold it against him if he doesn't play.

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Sending good vibes and "blessings on the universe" to Haynesworth and his family.