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Ranger Fan dies in fall
« on: July 08, 2011, 07:51:19 am »
If you have young children, you may want to avoid this story today.  I wish I hadn't read it.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2011, 08:34:53 am »
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2011, 08:52:20 am »
One of the local Austin sports anchors led off the highlights package with the clip of the guy falling, and I damn near thought he was about to make a joke... it was very nonchalant, right up until he said they guy had passed away. I couldn't tell if he knew beforehand or if he was just reading the prompter.

Very sad story.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2011, 09:02:28 am »
Quote from: Lurch on July 08, 2011, 07:51:19 am
I wish I hadn't read it.

Lead story on the today show, with video.  I REALLY wish I hadn't seen that.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2011, 09:59:27 am »
Quote from: drew corleone on July 08, 2011, 08:52:20 am
One of the local Austin sports anchors led off the highlights package with the clip of the guy falling, and I damn near thought he was about to make a joke... it was very nonchalant, right up until he said they guy had passed away. I couldn't tell if he knew beforehand or if he was just reading the prompter.

Very sad story.
on-air talent typically write their own copy to go along with the clips, so he probably knew.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2011, 10:02:15 am »
This is truly horrifying and tragic.  I feel so bad for the son and for the rest of the family.  I also hope that Josh Hamilton is getting the support he needs, I can only imagine how he must be feeling.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2011, 11:38:40 am »
This game originally was not scheduled for last nite. It was a make-up game of a rainout earlier this year which was just a few outs away from being an official game with the Rangers way ahead.
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2011, 04:00:55 pm »
I watched the OTL report on ESPN.  I made me sick to my stomach because of how this tragedy happened in front of his six year old son.  I am sadden by the whole thing for the family.
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2011, 08:45:53 am »
So terrible. I saw the recap of the pre-game ceremonies late last night. Both teams wore black ribbons on their jerseys and held a moment of silence to remember the man.

I saw one news story (I wish I could find it) where some yahoo reporter asked Nolan about pending charges relating to the incident. Charges?!? Really?
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Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2011, 10:39:55 am »
I still can't understand how it hasn't happened many times before. With all the drunk fans at ballparks. And this guy was sober, and a fireman.

I have been able to avoid seeing any video of the the incident, so far. That poor boy.
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