Junior Seau goes crazy, gets arrested, drives SUV off cliff in California

RedKingGold · 10-18-2010, 12:27 PM

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Junior Seau hospitalized after driving SUV off cliff, report says

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 18, 2010 1:01 PM ET
Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau, who was arrested early this morning on domestic violence charges, is reportedly hospitalized after driving his SUV off a cliff.

TMZ is reporting that Seau drove his SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad, California, this morning, just hours after he was released from the Vista Detention Facility. He survived the crash but was injured and transported to a local hospital.

A photo that appears to show Seau's SUV at the bottom of a cliff near a beach has been published by TMZ.

Seau is in his first year of retirement from the NFL after playing his 20th and final NFL season in 2009 for the Patriots. He has always had a reputation as a pillar of the community, and his Seau Foundation raises money for child abuse prevention and college scholarships, among other causes.

Junior Seau hospitalized after driving SUV off cliff, report says | ProFootballTalk.com

molson · 10-18-2010, 12:36 PM

I love the phrase "pillar of the community." Too bad though, there weren't any pillars on the side of that road above the cliff to stop his fall.

I. J. Reilly · 10-18-2010, 12:46 PM

Well, if TMZ says so.

MikeVic · 10-18-2010, 12:47 PM

TMZ was right about Michael Jackson's death when it seemed not true.

Anyway, I wonder if this has anything to do with concussions?

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Anyway, I wonder if this has anything to do with concussions?

I was thinking the same thing.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 10-18-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by I. J. Reilly

Well, if TMZ says so.

Trashpress.

molson · 10-18-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by I. J. Reilly

Well, if TMZ says so.

Hard to get a story wrong about an SUV going over a cliff. I mean, if it was really just some pebbles that went over a cliff, that'd be WAY off.

Rizon · 10-18-2010, 01:00 PM

That's a cliff?

JediKooter · 10-18-2010, 01:06 PM

Maybe he tried to hit Norv Turner and missed? Seau missed a lot of hits in his career, so it's possible.

Subby · 10-18-2010, 01:07 PM

"Why did HBO cancel Playmakers?"

"It wasn't realistic enough."

molson · 10-18-2010, 01:09 PM

Bill Bellichick likes his gumption. He's going to have him in for tryout this week.

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

"Why did HBO cancel Playmakers?"

"It wasn't realistic enough."

Playmakers was on ESPN.

Noop · 10-18-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Playmakers was on ESPN.

I don't think he cares tbh

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

I don't think he cares tbh

Sure, but it is Subby. I want to point out he is wrong.

Ksyrup · 10-18-2010, 01:18 PM

Cut the guy some slack. He raises money to fight child abuse, not domestic parrtner abuse.

RedKingGold · 10-18-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

"Why did HBO cancel Playmakers?"

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Playmakers was on ESPN.

Forget it, he's rolling.

Dr. Sak · 10-18-2010, 01:52 PM

Sportsdigs had this weeks ago

Honolulu_Blue · 10-18-2010, 02:11 PM

It took me about 10 minutes to realize this was about Junior Seau and not Shawne Merriman.

I kept looking for references to Tila Tequila and then I read "first year of retirement" and thought, "Shawne Merriman isn't retired, he's just injured that can't.... Oh. This is about Junior Seau, who is an entirely different person."

molson · 10-18-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

It took me about 10 minutes to realize this was about Junior Seau and not Shawne Merriman.

I kept looking for references to Tila Tequila and then I read "first year of retirement" and thought, "Shawne Merriman isn't retired, he's just injured that can't.... Oh. This is about Junior Seau, who is an entirely different person."

Understandable - you saw "off a cliff" and immediately confused Seau's SUV with Merriman's career.

JediKooter · 10-18-2010, 03:37 PM

Off the cliff. Much like the Chargers' season.

Flasch186 · 10-18-2010, 04:52 PM

TMZ =

JonInMiddleGA · 10-18-2010, 05:04 PM

For as much fun as picking at TMZ can be, it's interesting to note that ESPN.com says "cliff" & that the car was found about 30 feet below the roadway.

Meanwhile the AP quotes police "The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was found on the beach about 100 feet below the roadside, said Carlsbad police Lt. Kelly Cain. Cain said it wasn't a sheer cliff, but was a significant, rough slope."

So either 30 ft = cliff or 100 ft = significant rough slope

Rizon · 10-18-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

For as much fun as picking at TMZ can be, it's interesting to note that ESPN.com says "cliff" & that the car was found about 30 feet below the roadway.

Meanwhile the AP quotes police "The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was found on the beach about 100 feet below the roadside, said Carlsbad police Lt. Kelly Cain. Cain said it wasn't a sheer cliff, but was a significant, rough slope."

So either 30 ft = cliff or 100 ft = significant rough slope

Yeah, it's more of an embankment. Just a few miles down the road is sheer-cliffs dropping into the ocean.

Sun Tzu · 10-18-2010, 05:11 PM

That's no cliff, that's more of a moderately steep hill. You could walk down one of those things easily.

dawgfan · 10-18-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

That's a cliff?

It's not the Grand Canyon or anything, but it looks like at least a 20-30 foot drop from the road down to the beach.

Ksyrup · 10-18-2010, 09:16 PM

I was on a plane so I missed the pre-game show. Did they do this?

"Junior Seau...rolling down the side of a cliff...C'MON MAN!"

BishopMVP · 10-18-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

It took me about 10 minutes to realize this was about Junior Seau and not Shawne Merriman.

I kept looking for references to Tila Tequila and then I read "first year of retirement" and thought, "Shawne Merriman isn't retired, he's just injured that can't.... Oh. This is about Junior Seau, who is an entirely different person."

What, all Asian... umm Samoan... umm Hispanic... err multi-ethnic Chargers linebackers are alike to you?

Subby · 10-18-2010, 11:42 PM

"Why did ESPN cancel Playmakers?"

"It wasn't realistic enough."

M GO BLUE!!! · 10-19-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by molson

Hard to get a story wrong about an SUV going over a cliff. I mean, if it was really just some pebbles that went over a cliff, that'd be WAY off.

Are you accusing Seau of steroids?

10-18-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I love the phrase "pillar of the community." Too bad though, there weren't any pillars on the side of that road above the cliff to stop his fall. Last edited by molson : 10-18-2010 at 12:36 PM.

10-18-2010, 01:06 PM	#9
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Maybe he tried to hit Norv Turner and missed? Seau missed a lot of hits in his career, so it's possible. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4 Last edited by JediKooter : 10-18-2010 at 01:07 PM.

10-18-2010, 01:07 PM	#10
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	"Why did HBO cancel Playmakers?" "It wasn't realistic enough." __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-18-2010, 01:18 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Cut the guy some slack. He raises money to fight child abuse, not domestic parrtner abuse. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-18-2010, 02:11 PM	#18
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	It took me about 10 minutes to realize this was about Junior Seau and not Shawne Merriman. I kept looking for references to Tila Tequila and then I read "first year of retirement" and thought, "Shawne Merriman isn't retired, he's just injured that can't.... Oh. This is about Junior Seau, who is an entirely different person." __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-18-2010, 12:46 PM	#3
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	Well, if TMZ says so.

10-18-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	TMZ was right about Michael Jackson's death when it seemed not true. Anyway, I wonder if this has anything to do with concussions?

10-18-2010, 01:09 PM	#11
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Bill Bellichick likes his gumption. He's going to have him in for tryout this week.

10-18-2010, 01:52 PM	#17
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Sportsdigs had this weeks ago

10-18-2010, 03:37 PM	#20
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Off the cliff. Much like the Chargers' season. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

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10-18-2010, 05:04 PM	#22
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	For as much fun as picking at TMZ can be, it's interesting to note that ESPN.com says "cliff" & that the car was found about 30 feet below the roadway. Meanwhile the AP quotes police "The 12-time Pro Bowler's white Cadillac SUV was found on the beach about 100 feet below the roadside, said Carlsbad police Lt. Kelly Cain. Cain said it wasn't a sheer cliff, but was a significant, rough slope." So either 30 ft = cliff or 100 ft = significant rough slope __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-18-2010, 05:11 PM	#24
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	That's no cliff, that's more of a moderately steep hill. You could walk down one of those things easily. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-18-2010, 09:16 PM	#26
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I was on a plane so I missed the pre-game show. Did they do this? "Junior Seau...rolling down the side of a cliff...C'MON MAN!" __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-18-2010, 11:42 PM	#28
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	"Why did ESPN cancel Playmakers?" "It wasn't realistic enough." __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

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