OT - Washington State QB found dead at 21
Washington state qb Tyler Hilinski found dead of apparent self inflicted gun shot .
How sad , this young man had his whole life ahead of him..
https://247sports.com/Bolt/Washington-State-QB-Tyler-Hilinski-dead-at-2…
January 17th, 2018 at 7:32 AM ^
He had his life ahead of him. So much time left. Call a friend today that you havent heard from in a while. Or just text. Let's start appreciating each other more.
January 17th, 2018 at 7:50 AM ^
If anyone is having thoughts of suicide please reach out to someone close to to or call 1-800-273-8255.
January 17th, 2018 at 8:07 AM ^
Unfortunately suicide seems to be much more prevelant than when I was a young man.
I've talked to my girls about this. Told them if they ever had those kind of thoughts they should come to me, and if they don't, I told them I wouldn't be far behind them if anything ever did happen to them.
Nothing is worth taking your life over. It's amazing what a new day can bring, and usually does.
January 17th, 2018 at 8:55 AM ^
Protip: Telling your kid that you'll kill yourself if he/she kills him/herself, is a bad plan.
A person in that kind of darkness already feels awful and guilty, so extra guilt is not the answer. I know you heart is in the right place, but I would suggest stopping at the "come to me" and leave it at that. The key is letting your people know that you are there for them and that they can come to you with anything at any time. The worst thing a person in crisis can feel is that nobody will listen.
January 17th, 2018 at 10:56 AM ^
January 17th, 2018 at 8:25 AM ^
I am wondering if the young man had CTE? Sad news for the family.
January 17th, 2018 at 8:40 AM ^
At this point, it doesn't matter. All that matters is that his family and friends find peace and eventually learn to cope. CTE, Depression or otherwise, it's horrible that he couldn't find a way out of the darkness. If any of you are ever in that place, please know that there are people who care and will help you. I've been there twice and both times my support structure is the only thing that kept me afloat.
January 17th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
With CTE one can't find a way out, there is a difference between depresion and your brain being consumed and destroyed. Knowing what happen will help the family cope.
January 17th, 2018 at 8:52 AM ^
that really make me feel bad for what these student athletes deal with on top of their own personal life issues. I can only imagine how awful he was treated on social media after they got demolished in the Holiday Bowl against MSU. I'm not saying that this was the only reason for his choice, but I imagine a few internet tough guys said some awful things! Your words do mean something people, remember that before you comment about how much a 20 year old sucks at football.
January 17th, 2018 at 9:14 AM ^
Hard to believe this kid was on TV starting in a nationally televised bowl game only weeks ago. What makes situations like these even worse is that oftentimes, we never even see them coming.
If you ever feel like this, even just a little bit, talk to someone. Call a friend, call your parents, your significant other, anyone. And if you have no one, pick up the phone and call the Suicide Hotline. There is always someone there to help you.
Hope his family can find peace.
January 17th, 2018 at 9:22 AM ^
January 17th, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
I used to think of suicide as very selfish and had little sympathy for the victims. It was actually on this very blog in a forum about Dave Mirra, where some very eloquent posters really showed the error of my thinking.
I hate not understanding things. And I can't understand suicide. But to me, that's part of it. I understand now that I will never understand the WHY of it. That's what makes it so very sad. Not only for the friends and family of the victim, but especially for the victim. My heart aches for anyone who has been affected by suicide.
Again, sorry for the rambling, and I'm not a great writer so if my point doesn't get across well.
January 17th, 2018 at 11:06 AM ^
January 17th, 2018 at 3:06 PM ^
Great points. Thank you.
I do get the general "your life sucks..." as you mention. I do. But I just mean to say that it is next to impossible for me to imagine that pain without the deep feeling of regret I would have if I did that. And that stops me from completely understanding.
There certainly are people better to speak about suicide than me. I appreciate your point of view.
January 17th, 2018 at 9:33 AM ^
A classmate of my girlfriend's just passed yesterday and the details are murky (although it was likely drug-related). Another one of her classmates took his own life just a few weeks ago. We're in the midst of a major mental health crisis in this country, especially among young people and on college campuses. Last year I had two old friends/classmates who passed and they were only in their 30s.
CTE may have played a role in this kid's situation but I hope it doesn't get in the way of the mental health discussion that needs to take place. CTE or not, he needed help. I feel horrible for him.
Also on a side note: what a sad week for Washington State.
January 17th, 2018 at 10:21 AM ^
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January 17th, 2018 at 10:22 AM ^
So heartbreaking. I feel terrible for his family. I can't imagine losing a chld this way.
January 17th, 2018 at 12:49 PM ^
R.I.P.
Sad day today in Pullman
January 17th, 2018 at 1:40 PM ^
It says he didn't show up for practice, but I thought football season was over? Horrific news anyway.
January 17th, 2018 at 1:48 PM ^
Sad. Depression is a horrible, horrible thing. A close family member has been dealing with it for years and I've had to talk him "off the ledge" so many times. It fucking sucks because not only is the person helpless but the family/friends that are trying to aid feel helpless against the power of the disease.
January 17th, 2018 at 2:12 PM ^
not sure what else to say.