Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide

SmootSmack · 11-20-2006, 04:45 PM

He basically epitomized why I hate the Eagles, and "Dirty Waters" was a very apropo nickname.

That said though, this is very sad. Hate to see someone give up on life like that.

ESPN.com - NFL - Former Eagles DB Andre Waters, 44, commits suicide

Longtimefan · 11-20-2006, 04:49 PM

That's always a sad thing to note, someone taking their own life. My prayers go out to his family, as I'm sure they're saddened as well.

MTK · 11-20-2006, 04:50 PM

Damn that's sad

Longtimefan · 11-20-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

He basically epitomized why I hate the Eagles, and "Dirty Waters" was a very apropo nickname.

That said though, this is very sad. Hate to see someone give up on life like that.

ESPN.com - NFL - Former Eagles DB Andre Waters, 44, commits suicide

Speaking of "Dirty Waters", us Redskin fans will always remember the game when he kneed Doug Williams in the groin. Added to his reputation.

jamf · 11-20-2006, 05:00 PM

Oh man, he really was crazy...

MonkFan4Life · 11-20-2006, 05:03 PM

Yeah, death is never a good thing to hear about but suicide is worse IMO. That's a shame though.

dmek25 · 11-20-2006, 05:24 PM

prayers to his family

BrudLee · 11-20-2006, 05:27 PM

My prayers go out to his loved ones.

70Chip · 11-20-2006, 07:29 PM

I could remind everyone that he also broke Jess Atkinson's leg, but I won't. Thought and prayers are with those close to him. Very sad.

marius · 11-21-2006, 12:01 PM

Sad indeed. For some of these guys playing it's great earning the millions and adoration of the fans while they play but a lot of them have nothing in their lives when their careers end. I read Lawrence Taylor's biography and it gave a pretty good insight into what a guy like him goes through when they retire - a guy who is wild and out of control but can do what he likes while he is a star in the protected environment of the team. He can get his aggression out on the field every Sunday. Upon retirement he is cut loose and has nothing to do and no where to go. I don't know what happened in Waters case but he obviously had problems. I guess that's when you need your family and friends to step in.

hooskins · 11-21-2006, 12:21 PM

Even though he was dirty on the field, death is death, and suicide is even worst. You never want to see it out of anyone. Prayers to the family.

GhettoDogAllStars · 11-21-2006, 04:48 PM

Sad. I hate suicide.

dall-assblows · 11-21-2006, 04:51 PM

me too. way the hell would you do that, i could never imagine what the thought process is there. nor do i ever want to know

MTK · 11-21-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dall-assblows

me too. way the hell would you do that, i could never imagine what the thought process is there. nor do i ever want to know

I can understand people with terminal illness who are in alot of pain, but that's the only thought process I can begin to wrap my brain around.

dall-assblows · 11-21-2006, 05:30 PM

yea

11-20-2006, 04:45 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide He basically epitomized why I hate the Eagles, and "Dirty Waters" was a very apropo nickname. That said though, this is very sad. Hate to see someone give up on life like that. ESPN.com - NFL - Former Eagles DB Andre Waters, 44, commits suicide __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-20-2006, 04:49 PM	#2
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide That's always a sad thing to note, someone taking their own life. My prayers go out to his family, as I'm sure they're saddened as well. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

11-20-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,576	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Damn that's sad __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-20-2006, 05:00 PM	#5
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,324	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Oh man, he really was crazy...

11-20-2006, 05:03 PM	#6
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Yeah, death is never a good thing to hear about but suicide is worse IMO. That's a shame though. __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide prayers to his family __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-20-2006, 05:27 PM	#8
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide My prayers go out to his loved ones. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

11-20-2006, 07:29 PM	#9
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide I could remind everyone that he also broke Jess Atkinson's leg, but I won't. Thought and prayers are with those close to him. Very sad. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

11-21-2006, 12:01 PM	#10
marius Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 136	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Sad indeed. For some of these guys playing it's great earning the millions and adoration of the fans while they play but a lot of them have nothing in their lives when their careers end. I read Lawrence Taylor's biography and it gave a pretty good insight into what a guy like him goes through when they retire - a guy who is wild and out of control but can do what he likes while he is a star in the protected environment of the team. He can get his aggression out on the field every Sunday. Upon retirement he is cut loose and has nothing to do and no where to go. I don't know what happened in Waters case but he obviously had problems. I guess that's when you need your family and friends to step in.

11-21-2006, 12:21 PM	#11
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Even though he was dirty on the field, death is death, and suicide is even worst. You never want to see it out of anyone. Prayers to the family. __________________ Vacancy

11-21-2006, 04:48 PM	#12
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide Sad. I hate suicide. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

11-21-2006, 04:51 PM	#13
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Ex-Eagle Andre Waters Commits Suicide me too. way the hell would you do that, i could never imagine what the thought process is there. nor do i ever want to know __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

11-21-2006, 05:30 PM	#15
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