RIP Markus Paul

[BVille44]

So what is the accurate information?

Per the Daily Orange:

Former Syracuse All-American and current Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul was taken to the hospital after collapsing at the Cowboys team facility Tuesday morning, his daughter Tabitha Paul confirmed to The Daily Orange.

Paul is currently at a local hospital and was pronounced brain dead, but he is still breathing, Tabitha said.

 

[Cusefan69]

Per the Daily Orange:

Former Syracuse All-American and current Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul was taken to the hospital after collapsing at the Cowboys team facility Tuesday morning, his daughter Tabitha Paul confirmed to The Daily Orange.

Paul is currently at a local hospital and was pronounced brain dead, but he is still breathing, Tabitha said.

Thank you for clarifying. That is horrible to hear. My sympathy to his family. Markus was really really good. Some of the youngins on this board may not remember but he would bring the wood on receivers and TEs. I am ready to get the frig out of 2020.

 

[MSOrange]

Thank you for clarifying. That is horrible to hear. My sympathy to his family. Markus was really really good. Some of the youngins on this board may not remember but he would bring the wood on receivers and TEs. I am ready to get the frig out of 2020.

I really started following SU football during the 1985 Cherry Bowl year when I was 9 years old. Markus and Tim Green were the first 2 real football stars I remember and unfortunately both of their situations are not that great right now. Very sad news.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[dollarbill44]

My prayers go out to Markus and his loved ones. He was a key player on the undefeated team, leading a really, really talented defense. I think he led the country in INTs that year, iirc.
That's just more tough news for the SU family. This year has sucked so bad.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

There's something a little extra disturbing when people who appear to be in extremely good shape have underlying cardiac issues. It's not that they're invincible but it just seems less possible.

I obviously don't know if this was a known medical issue for Markus or not but, regardless, don't put off getting your checkups, everybody.

The reality of the situation is that so much of your longevity is genetics based .. it’s not something we like to talk about ... because there is nothing you can do about it... but it’s the truth..

 

[Moontan]

The reality of the situation is that so much of your longevity is genetics based ..

Some genetics and a lot of behavior (diet). Keep those arteries clean and avoid heart attacks and strokes.

(Heart disease and type-2 diabetes are actually reversible by a change in diet)

 

[All4SU]

#10 Always!

 

[Scott11]

Obviously it goes without saying that Markus was a beast on the field. He was so good, think the defense’s answer to Marvin Harrison.
But he was also so respected on campus. I was a freshman when he was a senior and it was common knowledge he was not just a good football player, he was an achiever and a winner as a person. I was devastated when I heard the news and like everyone in the Orange family I am hoping for a miracle.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orange79]

Ugh. Prayers to his family and to all the Orange who knew and cheered for him.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Briancuse]

Just awful. Way too young thank you for everything you did for Syracuse and the Cowboys. Rip Markus.

 

[Finwad32]

Just heartbreaking. I hope the family can find peace in what will undoubtedly be a very difficult time.

so sad.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[storange]

Nothing to add except thoughts to family. Great player on the undefeated Orange.

 

[OrangePA]

Heartbreak!

A great player and by all accounts, a really good person.

God Bless Markus Paul.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cusefan69]

Son of a bitch that sucks! My condolences to his family. Cripes...smh...2020 can go to hell. Way to young for Markus to go. Damn.

 

[PhatOrange]

so sad

 

[syrBossHogg]

Terrible news especially right before Thanksgiving, my condolences to his family.

 

[djorange1989]

Got to watch him my entire time at SU, what a pleasure and now what a tragedy

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse Mourns the Passing of Markus Paul - Syracuse University Athletics

The Syracuse football family mourns the passing of one of the program's all-time greats in Markus Paul, who tragically passed away at the age of 54 on Wednes...

cuse.com

 

[Moontan]

Proofreading... <sigh>

He was a great guy.