Guest Jack Nasty Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 http://www.kogt.com/kogt_sports.htm
highsky Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 what happened? I can't access the link.
dayton Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 what happened? I can't access the link. under investigation
badndn Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 That is just horrible news. Young man with children!
SFA85 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Met him long time ago at the old Nautilus gym @Jefferson City. My condolenses go out to him and his family
skipper Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 lets all of us pray for his familey this is so sad what a wounderfull young man he was my prayers go out to him and his familey
KFDM COOP Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Former Bridge City football star Shane Dronett found dead in Atlanta-area home By RYAN S. CLARK January, 21, 2009 Shane Dronett, a Bridge City native who played with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, was found dead in his Atlanta-area home Wednesday, according to media reports and friends. A cause of death has not yet been determined as an autopsy has been scheduled. Dronett played at Bridge City High School and later went to the University of Texas. In 1992, he was a second round draft pick of the Denver Broncos but finished his career with the Falcons. Dronett was a member of the 1998 Super Bowl team that lost to the Broncos. Vidor football coach/athletic director Jeff Mathews said this afternoon he learned from a friend about Dronett's death. "I was just shocked," Mathews said. "You know he was something special. He was just so gifted in everything he did."
NDNWarrior Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 My prayers are with his family......a great guy!
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HoopInsider_Cooper Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Fox 4's James Ware reporting it was suicide. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up
Gabe Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I have a picture of Shane holding me on a pool table when I was like 5 or so teaching me how to play pool. My sister dated him in high school. I hate this.
td Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Fox 4's James Ware reporting it was suicide. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Then he better be right about it.
KDOSullivan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Fox 4's James Ware reporting it was suicide. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Then he better be right about it. Sad story. Very sad.
Guest JoesBros Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 Fox 4's James Ware reporting it was suicide. Story link Then he better be right about it. SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas just reported it a suicide as well.
stevieray Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I hate hearing news like this...very sad I remember watching him play when I was in Jr. High...I was just amazed that someone could be that big and athletic at the same time.... Prayers from Ft. Worth
CoachB Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I hate hearing news like this...very sad I remember watching him play when I was in Jr. High...I was just amazed that someone could be that big and athletic at the same time.... Prayers from Ft. Worth Dronnet, Matthews, And Townsend....I remember watching them along with StevieRay, I would have to say that is probably the best linebacking core EVER in southeast texas....Maybe even the state...
prepballfan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 What a terrible tragedy. Prayers out to his family and friends.
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KFDM COOP Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 espn Ex-Falcon Dronett, 38, dies at home Comment Email Print Associated Press ATLANTA -- Shane Dronett, who played 10 years in the NFL and started every game for the Atlanta Falcons' 1998 Super Bowl team, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. He was 38. According to a statement from the Gwinnett County police department, officers were called to Dronett's home near Atlanta on Wednesday morning in response to a possible suicide. Police spokesman Illana Spellman confirmed Dronett's body was found at the residence. The medical examiner's office was examining the body to determine the cause of death. Dronett played at the University of Texas and was a second-round pick by Dan Reeves and the Denver Broncos in 1992. "As a coach, your players are your extended family, and anytime you lose someone it is like losing a loved one," said David McWilliams, who coached Dronett at Texas and is now director of the Longhorn Letter Winners Association. "I will always remember Shane's wry smile, his laughter, and the fact that he seemed so full of life. He was a great player, and was one of those rare guys who even liked practice. "It is a shock and a tragedy to lose someone so young." As Atlanta's coach, Reeves brought Dronett to the Falcons in 1996 and said Wednesday the 6-foot-6, 300-pound defensive tackle was a key player when the Falcons made a run to Super Bowl before losing 34-19 to Denver in Miami. "He was an integral part of our football team," Reeves said. "He was really a good player. He gave us a lot of depth there. He was a happy go lucky guy. He was fun to be around, was always smiling and was the type of player you look for on a football team." Dronett, from Orange, Texas, is survived by his wife, Chris, and two daughters. "My prayers go out for Chris and her two daughters," Reeves said. "You hate to lose anybody at any time but when your kids are high school age or younger it makes it tough, and it's tough for Chris." Dronett had 48 tackles and 6½ sacks in 1998 and again made 16 starts and recorded 6½ sacks in 1999. Dronett made 86 starts and had 44 sacks in 139 career games. He had 38 tackles and 5½ sacks in 15 games in 2001, his last season as an active player. He remained on the team's roster before he was released following the 2002 season. "The entire Atlanta Falcons family is saddened by the news of Shane Dronett's passing," owner Arthur Blank said. "Our deepest condolences are with his family during this difficult time." Reeves said he most recently saw Dronett at a Falcons reunion this season. "He was there and looked great," Reeves said. Reeves said he also recently tried to assist Dronett in a business venture.
Cardinal Supporter Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I remember Shane when he was playing in high school. He was an awesome player, a man among boys at that time. What can one say at a time like this. This is very sad. I pray for his family and also for him. May God bless his soul.
stangchain Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 ESPN reported this AM that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor about a year ago.
kvillefan1992 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 I was so sadden by this news. I went to high school with Shane and new his family very well. Shane had brain aneurysms and had surgery about a year ago. Due to this surgery he had to pretty much learn to walk, eat, talk all over again. Makes you wonder what was going through Shane's mind the last few days of his life. I pray for his wife, kids, and family. So sad!!! :'( :'( :'(
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