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Post by Toy-Cannon on Nov 20, 2017 17:18:28 GMT
 Ex-NFL Receiver Terry Glenn Dies in Car Crash
Former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn was killed Monday morning in a car accident in Irving, Texas, according to media reports. He was 43 years old. The Dallas County medical examiner's office later confirmed Glenn's death saying the cause was a "suspected motor vehicle accident." Police say the vehicle that Glenn was traveling in was headed eastbound on a highway and crashed into a concrete barrier which divides the express lanes from other lanes. The driver was ejected from the car, and another passenger suffered minor injuries. Glenn played for 12 seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and spent his final five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Glenn was an All-American at Ohio State and won the Biletnikoff Award as the top wide receiver in the nation. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft and caught 90 passes in his first season, setting a then-NFL record. www.si.com/nfl/2017/11/20/former-nfl-wr-terry-glenn-diesGlenn had 593 receptions for 8,823 yards and 44 touchdowns in his career. |
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Nov 20, 2017 17:39:37 GMT
Sad to say but this is how I'll remember him:
In the lead-up to the 2001 season, Glenn ran into a host of off-field issues. First he was arrested for domestic assault, and later he was suspended for the first four games of the season due to failing a drug test.[6] Shortly before the season, he left training camp early due to a pay dispute. Glenn did end up playing for the team after serving his suspension, but following injuries and more disputes with the coaching staff, head coach Bill Belichick deactivated him for the rest of the season.[7] Glenn only wound up playing in four games in 2001, most notably catching the first career touchdown pass thrown by Tom Brady in a game against the San Diego Chargers.[8] The Patriots went on to win Super Bowl XXXVI without Glenn, and he did not receive a Super Bowl ring.
I remember one of the local radio guys going on a rant about him being a bum during that season. Keep in mind the Pats were a joke of a franchise back then. The host (not a sports guy) said he hoped the Patriots go on to "win the whole damn thing" without Glenn. And they did. Funny how you remember the little things.
The 'Personal Life' section of his wiki entry is less than pleasant:
Personal life[edit]
Glenn lived with his wife and one small child, a teenage son and teenage daughter.[citation needed] Glenn was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Texas Revolution of the Champions Indoor Football League on April 3, 2015.[14]
In 2001, Glenn was arrested for assaulting the mother of his son.[5] In 2005, Glenn was arrested for public intoxication and public urination.[citation needed] In 2009, Glenn was arrested on charges of public intoxication and possession of marijuana.[15] Glenn was arrested in 2010 for auto theft of a rental car and the car was later recovered at Strokers strip club in Atlanta, GA.[16] Glenn was arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.[17]
Glenn died November 20, 2017, reportedly as a result of a car crash.[18]
Even still, RIP.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Nov 20, 2017 18:08:35 GMT
Is he the player Parcells referred to as "she"? If so it's sad that that's all I remember about him.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Nov 20, 2017 21:59:43 GMT
r.i.p. Mr. Glenn
Ejected from the car... usually no seatbelt. Not sure what goes through ppls minds who get in a motorized vehicle sans seatbelt, it's f'd up.
I think his drafting was Parcells' classic 'If you're the one cooking the food, you ought to be the one buying the groceries.'
I remember thinking finally, Bledsoe has a out/deep target to move the f'n chains. Coates can't catch everything.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Nov 21, 2017 12:45:56 GMT
r.i.p. Mr. Glenn Ejected from the car... usually no seatbelt. Not sure what goes through ppls minds who get in a motorized vehicle sans seatbelt, it's f'd up.
I think his drafting was Parcells' classic 'If you're the one cooking the food, you ought to be the one buying the groceries.'I remember thinking finally, Bledsoe has a out/deep target to move the f'n chains. Coates can't catch everything. Yup, that was Glenn. Ironic to think Glenn was the beginning of the rift between Parcells and Kraft, and then became the 'Ewing Theory' guy as the Pats went on to win the Super Bowl and build the foundation of a dynasty. |
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