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cc-cat
11/10/2025 6:33 PM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Consider yourself incredible fortunate and very much in the minority to not know anyone that suffers from mental illness, depression, etc. Actually you most certainly do, but they are not letting on.
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rpbobcat
11/11/2025 7:14 AM
cc-cat wrote:expand_more
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Consider yourself incredible fortunate and very much in the minority to not know anyone that suffers from mental illness, depression, etc. Actually you most certainly do, but they are not letting on.
You obviously don't know anything about me or my family.

My brother was a vet who suffered from PTSD.

He was also bi-polar and thanks to his years in the
military he became an alcoholic.

He died from burns and smoke inhalation from a fire that started in his
apartment when he passed out smoking on his couch.

According to the news, Kneeland's family knew he was suicidal.

Question is, did anyone they do anything to try and help him ?
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Victory
11/11/2025 8:59 AM
Victory wrote:expand_more
I'm expecting to be a about a 1 point underdog here.
Well, we are now suddenly 1 point underdog after being a 2.5 or so point favorite all week. It will be interesting to see who goes off as the favorite.
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M.D.W.S.T
11/11/2025 10:41 AM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
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rpbobcat
11/11/2025 11:04 AM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?
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EastTennesseeBobcat
11/11/2025 12:37 PM
Good luck Bobcats!
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M.D.W.S.T
11/11/2025 12:45 PM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?
Men, especially young men, are the least likely group to ask for help. Factor in profession, race, etc... the 1% of the 1%.
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rpbobcat
11/11/2025 1:05 PM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?
Men, especially young men, are the least likely group to ask for help. Factor in profession, race, etc... the 1% of the 1%.
I agree 100%.

But I would think if the family told the NFL they could have made sure he got
treatment.

From I what I've read that day his girlfriend called law enforcement and told them he had a history of mental illness and was worried he would "end it all.

I thought the NFL does all kinds of psychological tests on players.
How could they not pick up on this ?
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Bobcat1998
11/11/2025 1:54 PM
Their quarterback, Broc Lowry, is a Canfield graduate. He played a few games as a freshman at Indiana a few years back but when Kurtis and Cignetti went there he transferred to Western. I saw him in high school against my hometown team. He is the only player in Ohio history to lead his team in passing, rushing and receiving in a state title game when Canfield went 13-0 his senior year. He was also an All-Ohio free safety. Tough kid.
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5KMD
11/11/2025 1:54 PM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?
Men, especially young men, are the least likely group to ask for help. Factor in profession, race, etc... the 1% of the 1%.
I agree 100%.

But I would think if the family told the NFL they could have made sure he got
treatment.

From I what I've read that day his girlfriend called law enforcement and told them he had a history of mental illness and was worried he would "end it all.

I thought the NFL does all kinds of psychological tests on players.
How could they not pick up on this ?
Assistance could have been offered and offered many times. But the person himself has to take that opportunity. I'm pretty sure the NFL can't stop someone from playingg if they refuse their help with this sort of treatment.
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rpbobcat
11/11/2025 2:02 PM
5KMD wrote:expand_more
The MAC, this year, is crazy as ever. Any of 7 teams can still win the MACC. This game is very important, as a WMU win would almost certainly put them in the MACC game. I agree with the above: run the ball, stop the run, win the game.
Worst week to play them as well.

I'm sure they're going to have a tribute to the guy who just died and that extra motivation, at home... cards against us at the moment.
I'm not sure how much motivation there will be.

The guy fled a traffic stop, crashed his car, then killed himself.

Not a situation that creates a lot of sympathy.
Head Coach, Lance Taylor: "My heart is absolutely broken... Marshawn was so much more than an incredible football player - he was a remarkable young man who meant so much to our program and to me personally. He left a lasting impact on everyone in our program. Our entire Bronco Football family is devastated... Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood."



Tragic. No matter how you slice it.
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?
Men, especially young men, are the least likely group to ask for help. Factor in profession, race, etc... the 1% of the 1%.
I agree 100%.

But I would think if the family told the NFL they could have made sure he got
treatment.

From I what I've read that day his girlfriend called law enforcement and told them he had a history of mental illness and was worried he would "end it all.

I thought the NFL does all kinds of psychological tests on players.
How could they not pick up on this ?
Assistance could have been offered and offered many times. But the person himself has to take that opportunity. I'm pretty sure the NFL can't stop someone from playingg if they refuse their help with this sort of treatment.

I would think if a person is mentally unstable the NFL could act the same way they do with a physical injury and not let that person play until their doctors are satisfied the person isn't a danger to himself or others.

I know I had to do that with my brother.
My brother stopped taking his meds. We had him involuntarily committed for a mental evaluation.
He wasn't released until they made sure he was back on his meds.


They kept him till he was medically (Mentally)stable.
Last Edited: 11/11/2025 2:43:55 PM by rpbobcat
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colobobcat66
11/11/2025 6:03 PM
This week is going to be very important in the title chase but I’m not sure it will decide much except if WMU wins they are a virtual lock. From there who knows.
Last Edited: 11/11/2025 7:37:09 PM by colobobcat66
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L.C.
11/11/2025 6:39 PM
rpbobcat wrote:expand_more
According to the news this morning,, his family said he had a history of mental illness.

If this was known, why didn't his family or the NFL make sure he got treatment ?

He may well have been under treatment. It's very common for people under treatment for mental health issues to think "I'm doing great. I don't need these medicines anymore." At that point, there is often an episode, and bad things sometimes happen.
Last Edited: 11/11/2025 6:48:47 PM by L.C.
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MonroeClassmate
11/11/2025 8:04 PM
Varsity App down?
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STVCastle
11/11/2025 8:17 PM
Bad INT staring down the receiver. Only gave up 3 though. 3-0 WMU.
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Cats5
11/11/2025 8:24 PM
I have a bad feeling about this one
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Tymaster
11/11/2025 8:36 PM
Cats5 wrote:expand_more
I have a bad feeling about this one
They have us rattled early.
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Tymaster
11/11/2025 8:39 PM
Gutsy 4th down call with a nice drive. I think maybe we got our crap together now!
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STVCastle
11/11/2025 8:40 PM
Busted up play ends up being good. Parker scores. 7-3 Ohio.
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Cats5
11/11/2025 8:47 PM
Parker makes me nervous passing tonight. He’s starting down Chase a little too much. Others will become open if the defense worries about Chase
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AlumDadDad
11/11/2025 9:05 PM
3rd and 3. Cold night, Parker hasn't thrown a good ball yet. C'mon man...let Sieh run the @#$% ball.
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STVCastle
11/11/2025 9:11 PM
This is really a game for Bangura and Brune. Navarro can run, great, but don't force him to pass the ball. Time of Possession...
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FrankSwolich
11/11/2025 9:20 PM
False start on 3rd and inches. Unreal
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STVCastle
11/11/2025 9:27 PM
Not so great playcalling tbh.
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L.C.
11/11/2025 9:28 PM
Not a big lead, but it's still a lead.
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