Semi-OT -- Colt Brennan article from SI

[RF2044]

I say "semi-OT" because he obviously never played here, but he almost did.

Sad article:

‘They Did Everything, But Nothing Could Ever Save Him’

For those close to him, his football afterlife was an excruciating cycle of addiction. In his last days, he seemed to see the bigger picture.

www.si.com

 

[CuseGrad94]

Thanks for sharing….woof that was a really tough read.

 

[SuFTW]

 

[Ragman2000]

Ugh. Thanks for posting, so sad and tragic. Just awful. Addiction is a terrible terrible thing.

 

[Rautins07]

A very tough read, a story that my wife and I have lived for the last 12 years with our oldest son now 33, I had a lump in my throat the whole time I read it. I coached my son in Little League and travel baseball we both love sports especially baseball and SU basketball, we rarely speak now and he is not allowed in our house, the house he grew up in, for more than a few minutes. We pray everyday that he stays safe and will eventually overcome this disease. Thank You for posting.

 

[Killdozer]

A very tough read, a story that my wife and I have lived for the last 12 years with our oldest son now 33, I had a lump in my throat the whole time I read it. I coached my son in Little League and travel baseball we both love sports especially baseball and SU basketball, we rarely speak now and he is not allowed in our house, the house he grew up in, for more than a few minutes. Everyone has an opinion about addicts, until its a spouse, child or close friend. Thank You for posting.

So sorry, this has to be one of the most different things for a parent. Your heart and soul wants to save your child from addiction but it is ultimately their fight to overcome.

 

[Ragman2000]

A very tough read, a story that my wife and I have lived for the last 12 years with our oldest son now 33, I had a lump in my throat the whole time I read it. I coached my son in Little League and travel baseball we both love sports especially baseball and SU basketball, we rarely speak now and he is not allowed in our house, the house he grew up in, for more than a few minutes. We pray everyday that he stays safe and will eventually overcome this disease. Thank You for posting.

So sorry to hear this. I have 5 young kids and it's my worst fear for them. I simply can't imagine how hard it must be. My sincerest of prayers go to you, your wife, and your son. Hang in there and know that your Syracusefan family here is here for you.

 

[RF2044]

A very tough read, a story that my wife and I have lived for the last 12 years with our oldest son now 33, I had a lump in my throat the whole time I read it. I coached my son in Little League and travel baseball we both love sports especially baseball and SU basketball, we rarely speak now and he is not allowed in our house, the house he grew up in, for more than a few minutes. We pray everyday that he stays safe and will eventually overcome this disease. Thank You for posting.

Wow. That's really powerful. Best wishes to you, your family, and your son, Rautins07.

 

[stlorange]

best to Rautins07, his son, and family.

 

[cali315phan]

A very tough read, a story that my wife and I have lived for the last 12 years with our oldest son now 33, I had a lump in my throat the whole time I read it. I coached my son in Little League and travel baseball we both love sports especially baseball and SU basketball, we rarely speak now and he is not allowed in our house, the house he grew up in, for more than a few minutes. We pray everyday that he stays safe and will eventually overcome this disease. Thank You for posting.

My parents lived this with me for years, and it's now a distant memory. Family man with 4 kids and business owner now. There's always still hope, we do recover. On Colt, he was a good friend of a good friend. I'm not going to pretend like I knew him well, but by all accounts he was a good soul.

 

[Ragman2000]

My parents lived this with me for years, and it's now a distant memory. Family man with 4 kids and business owner now. There's always still hope, we do recover. On Colt, he was a good friend of a good friend. I'm not going to pretend like I knew him well, but by all accounts he was a good soul.

Good for you Cali, that is incredible.