Updated Aug 18 2009 – Nick Schuyler, 24, said he realized he was extremely lucky to have survived the boating accident which killed his three friends. Schuyler may be showing survivor’s guilt. Schuyler explained he was feeling sick and piled on more clothes. Schuyler attributed his survival to his protection from hypothermia.

Updated on Mon March 2 -
The US Coast Guard did not detect any SOS from the missing boat. Does anyone think the boat could have gone into the Bermuda Triangle?

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Corey Smith, Victor “Marquis” Cooper, Nick Skyler (Nick Schuyler) and William Bleakley are missing. Smith and Cooper are NFL players. Smith, Cooper, Skyler and Bleakley were on a boat sailing on the Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater, off Florida’s coast.

Corey Smith, 29, plays for Detroit Lions as its defensive end. Marquis Cooper, 26, plays with the Oakland Raiders, as its linebacker.

Smith, Cooper, Skyler and Bleakley were on the 21 foot boat that left Saturday morning, Feb 28. The vessel failed to return and was reported missing. The Coast Guard has been searching for it. Cooper owns the boat.

Smith, Cooper, Skyler & Bleakley missing - news link.

Smith, Cooper, Skyler & Bleakley are lost at sea. Search workers report facing 6-10 foot waves and 45 mph winds. Nothing is known about the experiences of the men handling the boat.

Ryan Nece, a former Tampa Bay linebacker, said he knew Smith and Cooper. Nece said they liked to sail out to hang out and relax. Nece said they were hardworking, family orientated guys. (Source)

Marquis Cooper is Bruce Cooper’s son. Bruce Cooper works as a channel 12 broadcaster. Bruce Cooper said on Sunday that he was hoping and praying for the best.

Please pray for Smith, Cooper, Skyler & Bleakley.

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This entry was posted on Sunday, March 1st, 2009 at 11:53 pm and is filed under Gossip.