RIP Caleb Swanigan

[samspann1]

 

[RF2044]

Really sad.

He was a terrific college player, with a great story. 25... damn.

 

[jordville]

So sad. Way too young.

I remember Dame speaking on Caleb's behalf not too long ago. Someone on social media was judging photos of Caleb that were circulating last year.

 

[MSOrange]

So sad. Way too young.

I remember Dame speaking on Caleb's behalf not too long ago. Someone on social media was judging photos of Caleb that were circulating last year.

I just saw a screenshot of that conversation from social media. Very sad news

 

[cliftonparksufan]

So sad. Way too young.

I remember Dame speaking on Caleb's behalf not too long ago. Someone on social media was judging photos of Caleb that were circulating last year.

When he was in 8th grade, he weighed 400 lbs according to this article. It appears he gained all or most of it back. Very challenging life he led. Very sad.

Life of Biggie: From obesity and homeless shelters to the big time

Nearly 400 pounds as an eighth-grader and eating anything he could get his hands on, Caleb Swanigan's life didn't seem headed for this: 20-20 monster at Purdue with an NBA future.

www.espn.com

 

[rrlbees]

Wow. That truly sucks.

 

[MSOrange]

Doyel: Purdue's Caleb 'Biggie' Swanigan escaped brutal childhood, but story ends at age 25

We are crying today for Purdue's Caleb Biggie Swanigan, for the demons he had to overcome as a child, and the demons he couldn't overcome as an adult.

www.indystar.com