stephenrjking

April 6th, 2012 at 3:35 PM ^

That info isn't always apparent even to the people who do the investigating. For example, it was widely assumed that Whitney Houston had died for drug-related reasons, but it wasn't until weeks later that they concluded that she drowned in her bathtub (for drug-related reasons). 

These things do make a difference. What if there were drugs in the room? But then, what if they later determined that while the guy took something his death was actually due to a congenital heart defect, and he wasn't a heavy user? 

I wish there were more info, but the truth will come out. 

beachbum69

April 6th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^

(directed at AAAMICHFAN):

 

You don't strike me as someone who works in medicine, but there is a reason they don't do this.  It's impossible to know the cause immediately.  Even if they are surrounded by beer cans, you don't know what exactly failed in their system.  That's why they wait to release any details, IF they release any.  They have to perform an autopsy, tox screen, etc etc etc. 

jg2112

April 6th, 2012 at 3:14 PM ^

The reports here in the Twin Cities are that he was found in his dorm room, his heart had stopped, and they couldn't revive him.

Tinsley was a good guy and a senior leader for the team. It's just another setback for what seems to be an eternally snakebitten football program.

gopoohgo

April 6th, 2012 at 3:44 PM ^

Unfortunately there isn't.

In theory, you could put an AICD (automated implantable cardioverter-dibrillator) in everyone, but the morbidty (adverse events assoc with implantation) would be higher than the lives saved.

Best wished to the young man's family and the Gophers.

LandryHD

April 6th, 2012 at 3:45 PM ^

Sad day for Minny, the B1G, and the student body everywhere. It was always a dark week when someone died at the University I went to.

LSAClassOf2000

April 6th, 2012 at 3:47 PM ^

It is very tragic to see any life cut so tragically short, especially as Tinsley was trying to make a break with his past and make a go of the future. Condolences to his family and the University Of  Minnesota community. 

dlcase1708

April 6th, 2012 at 3:59 PM ^

Awful to see this happen, especially since I myself am a 22 year old college student. Best wishes to your family, in such a difficult time.

WingsNWolverines

April 6th, 2012 at 4:23 PM ^

Earth. So tragic and sad. My heart goes out to the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Tinsley family. Ski-U-Mah Minnesota.

rockydude

April 6th, 2012 at 9:53 PM ^

It just stings that much more when the person is so young. Love and prayers to the Tinsley family and the University of Minnesota community as a whole.

Sione's Flow

April 6th, 2012 at 10:41 PM ^

Condolences and best of luck to the Tinsley family, the Minnesota football team and all of those affected by this tragedy.  RIP Gary Tinsley.  My only hope is that this doesn't turn out to be a tragedy that could have been avoided.