10' OH OT Matt James

[the.one.the.only]

He fell off a balcony? Wow. Prayers with his family that is terrible

 

[utman47]

Rip

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[g8terh8ter_eric]

Sad day for his family. Prayers go out to his family and Luke Massa's family.

 

[VolATLien]

What!!?? WOW just wow.
Why are all these kids that are going to good schools dying?
Truly said, prayers to his family.

 

[VolATLien]

South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame football: Irish recruit Matt James killed in spring break accident
Article i just found.

 

[the.one.the.only]

if you google his name it has the live twitter feed with more info

 

[Kingston Vol]

This is very sad.

My prayers go out to the James family.

 

[lylsmorr]

That's terrible. Not even 18 yet

 

[Ohiovol09]

Terrible news... Supposedly this was his senior trip, and all of his friends are in the hospital for shock right now

 

[BearCat204]

Awful, hate to see a young adult with so much ahead for them to have their life cut short. I have actually stayed at that exact DZ INN a couple of times during spring break and this isnt the first time someone has fallen from that hotel balcony if my memory serves me correct.

 

[UTBuff37]

So tragic. My prayers go to his family. RIP Matt.

I have stayed at this Days Inn as well and I wanna say you're right BearCat.

 

[bigguy75]

So sad. I can't imagine what the family is going through.

 

[Midfielder10]

this is why excessive alcohol and balconies dont mix.

 

[lylsmorr]

this is why excessive alcohol and balconies dont mix.

I take from your comment that it has been proven that he had been drinking, and you are not assuming

 

[Midfielder10]

Yeah he was in an argument with someone on the balcony next door when he fell.

 

[lylsmorr]

Yeah he was in an argument with someone on the balcony next door when he fell.

I'd like to see this article where it says he was drunk, just because I haven't heard it yet.

 

[Midfielder10]

I don't have an article. Just through people who know the kid from Cincinnatti. I'm sure they'll test for it in the autopsy.

 

[lylsmorr]

I don't have an article. Just through people who know the kid from Cincinnatti. I'm sure they'll test for it in the autopsy.

Don't take offense to me not believing you. There are just too many people who are quick to jump to assumptions that alcohol was involved because this kid was 17 and in PCB. Let the doctors determine this for sure before the rumors starts is my take on it :hi:

 

[Kinfolk Vol]

MF 10 is telling the truth. I heard on ESPN radio that he was indeed drinking. ESPN's exact words were, "he was drunk and belligerent."
Regardless, its a very tragic situation. My prayers go out to his family.
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[Glutton]

Yes, Kinfolk Vol and MF 10 is right. He was drunk.

Article if you need proof.

Family, friends struggle to cope with Matt James’ death - chicagotribune.com

 

[lylsmorr]

Yes, Kinfolk Vol and MF 10 is right. He was drunk.

Article if you need proof.

Family, friends struggle to cope with Matt James’ death - chicagotribune.com

That's all I needed :hi:

 

[Dudleys87]

Some poster on ESPN just posted He got what he deserved.

Why would anyone post something as heartless as that?

 

[VolsByNature]

NO doubt, yeah he was drunk and acting a fool, but nobody DESERVES to die, especially at a young age.

 

[Ohiovol09]

From what I have heard from people who knew him closely is that he was indeed beligerant, and was attempting to start a fight with the people on the balcony next to him. They attempted to calm him down and succeeded until he began arguing with the people a balcony below him, where he lost his balance and fell over, with the railing not giving out, staying in full contact.

Such a sad story, I feel terrible for his family, friends, and the tight nit community that St. Xavier is. You have to feel for his best friends that saw this happen... that would be a sight you would never get out of your mind and have to live with the rest of your life