NFL Search Continues: 1 Down – 3 more to go!

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"Early Monday, the personal trainer to many athletes, Nick Schuyler, was found clinging on to a capsized boat. A Coast Guard cutter just 35 miles off Clearwater located Schuyler. The man his former University of South Florida (USF) teammate compared to being “as strong as an ox” was found wearing a yellow jacket with an orange life vest sitting on the hull of the capsized boat. He was soon rescued and lifted into a rescue basket from the Coast Guard helicopter.
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NFL Missing At Sea

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"When normally people or an NFL player for that matter go fishing, it is to be a type of equivalent to playing a friendly game of golf with some friends. Times to re-connect, reflect, relax, and look ahead. Unfortunately that was anything but for several men on Saturday that included NFL players Corey Smith (Detroit Lions Defensive End) and Marquis Cooper (Oakland Raiders Linebacker). Around 6:30am on Saturday, Smith and Cooper went on a fishing trip with two other men (Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler both former University of South Florida players) off Florida’s Gulf Coast that was set to arrive back to land just before dark; however, it wasn’t until Sunday at 2:00am there was a call phoned to the U.S. Coast Guard that they never made it back...."

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Flash Scoop: Phelpsy Gets the Last Puff

"Michael Phelps will no longer be the target, (at least this time) for partaking in the good old mary jane - the ganja, better yet known as marijuana to the politically correct. South Carolina Sheriffs declared they will not go forth with the case against America’s stellar Olympian swimmer due to “insufficient evidence.”

Whether Michael Phelps is an avid subscriber of “the mary j.” or not, he’s no fool. Phelps was caught taking a riff of a marijuana bong at a South Carolina house party in November 2008 among about 40 partygoers and also made a $2,000 bet on a game of beer bong. ..."

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Flash Scoop: One Last Farewell: Jeremy Lusk Memorial Service

As Flashscoop reported last week the loss of freestyle motocross rider, Jeremy Lusk – there will be one last farewell. Funeral services will be held today for those closest to Lusk due to limited church capacity; however, the service will be available via webcast.

Being a part of the metal scene around Southern California especially Los Angeles and the Inland Empire/Riverside County area I’ve learned to understand the Metal Mulisha a bit. Metal Mulisha isn’t just a motocross ‘crew,’ in a sense it’s a way of life, it’s its own culture. I’m sure you’ve seen a sticker around town on the back of someone’s truck. This is a huge loss for the Metal Mulisha family as well as the sport of motocross (family, friends, and fans). Jeremy Lusk was and will always be a part of that family. He will be sorely missed and will be the inspiration and motivation for the future of motocross, the X-Games, and the Metal Mulisha.



Lusk died after a crash in Costa Rica during a competition. Lusk, who was just 24 years old, grew up in San Diego and later moved to Temecula where he later got married. This stellar rider best known for his Metal Mulisha affiliation along side his many X-Game achievements: winning the Gold medal and Silver medals last year. As told to the Associated Press: "Jeremy was a gifted athlete and an innovator. He will be greatly missed," said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president of the X Games Franchise.

Lusk had attempted to do a trick he was no stranger to – the “Hart Attack” backflip. This time around the trick didn’t go as planned as Lusk failed to rotate properly making the landing a bit more difficult…slamming into his head. He died 3 days after the competition with his family and friends by his side. "Jeremy motivated me to be a better person," said Metal Mulisha founder and teammate Brian Deegan. "One day, we will all be reunited and will ride together again."



Brian Deegan & Jeremy Lusk



Funeral services for Lusk, a graduate of West Hills High School in the San Diego County city of Santee, are scheduled for today, Feb. 16th, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Revival Christian Fellowship Church in Menifee, 29220 Scott Road.

Important Note: MetalMulisha.com has reported … Due to the overwhelming response to the loss of Jeremy Lusk and limited church capacity – they unfortunately must limit the service to “friends, family and industry.” However, the funeral will be available via webcast at: http://www.revival.tv/jeremylusk/

Flash Scoop: Jeremy Lusk

Although not as familiar with the sport of Motorcross, I am familiar with the heavy hitters and notable riders such as Jeremy Lusk. On behalf of myself, Flash Scoop and other fans I would like to express my dearest condolences to the Lusk family and friends.



Freestyle motocross superstar Jeremy Lusk, 24-years-old died late Monday night in the Calderon Hospital after suffering from severe head trauma from attempting to land a the "Hart Attack" backflip that ended badly during a competition in San Jose, Costa Rica. Lusk rode up the long ramp and into the air..slamming headfirst into the dirt. According to the Associate Press, "The Temecula, Calif., resident was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and survived a 4 1/2-hour surgery to help remedy the problem and reduce swelling in his brain, the North County Times reported. He was then placed into a medically induced coma but never regained consciousness." In the hospital, Lusk was surrounded by his mother and father, Chuck and Gina Lusk; his wife Lauren, and mother- and father-in-law Lynne and Larry, along with fellow Metal Mulisha riders Brian Deegan, Ryan Hagy, Cameron Steele and Erik Apple.


the "Hart Attack" backflip crash that ended Lusk's life


the 1st time Jeremy Lusk attempted the "Hart Attack" backflip in the 2007 X- Games

Lusk best known for his stellar achievements: being the Gold medalist in the 2008 X-Games and Silver in Best Trick when he landed the first double-grab "Hart Attack" backflip. He won a Bronze helmet in freestyle at the Moto X World Championships in his hometown of San Diego. As his achievements will be remembered so will his love of life to those that knew him. Lusk will not be forgotten in the world of motocross.



Please keep Lusk and his family in your thoughts and prayers. An announcement on a memorial service is pending.

Flash Scoop: Phelps: Bong Hit Surprise

"Michael Phelps the new-age golden (medal boy) has proven himself to be quite thee athletic stallion upon being what looks to be a great guy to party with. Besides, why wouldn’t one want to celebrate after making their mark in the Olympic Games – 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to be exact. Minor detail, he was a minor when he was first busted 3 months after the 2004 Athens Olympics for drunken driving. So would it really be a surprise that our beloved Michael Phelps, 23-years-old, would next be busted for a picture of himself at a house party in Columbia, South Carolina inhaling from a marijuana pipe a.k.a. smoking from a bong?..."

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Flash Scoop: A-Rod Makes the Juice Legit

I'll be the Sports Writer for Flash Scoop and I'll start to put the snippet of those up on here...lol, you'll have the visit the Flash Scoop site for more info. Just click in my Fav. blogs to get there.





"While I’ve grown to know Alex Rodriguez to be one of the league’s heavy competitors at one point in time. After all, that’s when baseball seemed to hit its peak with a hint of innocent passion to succeed. Either that or I may just be getting older as I hate to admit it. The game of baseball has gone through many makeovers from your Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Mike Piazza/Eric Karros squad, to what seems to be more than half of the major league exposed for taking more than a sip of that infamous “juice.” It saddens me to think my favorite baseball players would inject themselves to upgrade the game of baseball. If that was the case, metal bats would be legal. However, that’s neither here nor there.

Alex Rodriguez, better known as A-Rod to many, has been the topping on my not so tasty cake of truth. The blatant truth is that these players did what they needed to do because of job security and to increase their chances of endorsements – when your life becomes a business. ......"

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