RIP Brandon Everage?

[bigfatjerk]

Sounds like he fell off a boat and drowned.

[olevetonahill]

Link?

[bigfatjerk]

I'm waiting for an actual news source link to come out(Oklahoman, Tulsa World) But it's all over twitter and facebook from very reliable people. JD Runnels, Trent Ratarree, and his cousin Chris Everage. Looks like it's true.

[olevetonahill]

Dayum.

[bigfatjerk]

Josh McCuistion

Lot of bad smoke out there right now about Brandon Everage. We're not going to report anything as fact until we have official confirmation but it doesn't look good.
http://www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/JLMcCuistion/~k3vpy

[bigfatjerk]

I went ahead and put a question mark on the first post since it's not official yet. But this doesn't look good at all.

[Yungpoisna]

Got a call about 2 hours ago - my bestfriend, and a close friend to Book's family, was crying this morning when I picked up the phone. Book's mother called him this morning distraught! It's a bad deal all around!

[85Sooner]

Just got a call from one of his closest friends. Accident at the lake evidently.

[MojoRisen]

Everybody be careful this weekend. Bad karma floating around!

[batonrougesooner]

which lake?

[StoopTroup]

I fell off a boat once....

Still here...

WTH?

[Curly Bill]

I fell off a boat once....

Still here...

WTH?

But I'm guessing you got back into the boat satisfactorily? That's the important part.

I'm going to Texhoma later, and it's windy today. This'll be on my mind.

[yermom]

damn.

[TahoeSOONER]

WTF!

[yermom]

looking at stuff about Everage posted today on google this is randomly there from a story about Jason Gesser:

http://media.spokesman.com/photos/2011/05/27/15_t400.jpg


WSU quaraterback Jason Gesser can not escape the rush of Oklahomas Brandon Everage and is draged down for a sack in the first half of their Rose Bowl game.

[StoopTroup]

But I'm guessing you got back into the boat satisfactorily? That's the important part.

I'm going to Texhoma later, and it's windy today. This'll be on my mind.

I am pretty sure that the Stearns ski vest would have gotten me back to shore no matter where I was on the lake....

[StoopTroup]

BTW....these are a bad idea....

http://www.shop4lifejackets.com/images/ss/tex201259.jpg

[yermom]

http://youropenbook.org/?q=brandon+everage&gender=any

lots of family and teammates from facebook :(

earliest mentions Granger Dam

[Whet]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/168125_131248480270659_100001565247229_212935_6849 456_n.jpg

[StoopTroup]

Well....crud....I was really hoping this wasn't happening....

[StoopTroup]

But I'm guessing you got back into the boat satisfactorily? That's the important part.

I'm going to Texhoma later, and it's windy today. This'll be on my mind.

Wear a jacket Bill....

[jk the sooner fan]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sportspost.aspx/?Brandon_Everage_missing_after_lake_incident_famil y_members_say/12-11512

[CBUS_SOONER]

Geez!!! this stuff is getting old... Prayers to everyone... Box's/Everage's familiy :(

[SoonerofAlabama]

Wow, more terrible news. Another Sooner has passed away. This is terrible news. Prayers for the family. :(

[Sooner_Tuf]

Wow I hope this is not true. Prayers for Brandon and his family.

[bigfatjerk]

Wow I hope this is not true. Prayers for Brandon and his family.

Tulsaworld has reported it. Carey Murdock has reported it. This is looking real bad.

[bigfatjerk]

http://blog.newsok.com/ou/2011/05/28/former-sooner-brandon-everage-missing-in-lake/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[yermom]

more bloggers reporting from twitter/facebook. surely there is something from the cops or someone down there?

[Pants]

RIP, Book. One of my favorite teammates. Gonna miss ya, man. Prayers to the Everage family.

[SoonerofAlabama]

So, it still isn't confirmed. Well, there is still a bit of hope. :(

[usaosooner]

This offseason can go eff itself.. Please be careful this weekend

[AlboSooner]

wow. terrible news. RIP #7

[bigfatjerk]

Apparently they still haven't found him so there's nothing to really confirm it other than social media.

Here's a report from SoonerScoop

We have talked to several former teammates of Brandon Everage this morning and all have confirmed rumors of his death.

We are told Derrick Strait is with his family now. Everage reportedly fell off a boat and never resurfaced after an extensive search.

Brandon was known by his teammates as "Book" and he was one of Mike and Bob Stoops most beloved players in the early 2000s.

I'm told his former teammates are really hurting. He was a very popular player in the locker room and off the field.

[SoonerNate]

God how much bad news can we get in such a short period?

[Osama Bin Laden]

What in holy hell is going on?

[JLEW1818]

things keep getting worse.

we have so many people to play for this year.

make it stop please

[SoonerNate]

If4E92zEFRw

He was my fave.

[SoonerofAlabama]

He reminds me of Quinton Carter. Hard hitter with soft hands.

[bigfatjerk]

They found him. RIP

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5037325149_e059107a1d.jpg

[SoonerofAlabama]

Confirmed. Prayers for his family and may he rest in peace.

[SoonerMarkVA]

This is so horrible. I don't know what to say. May God provide comfort to him and his family.

[soonerchk]

Dear Lord.

[SoonerMom2]

Prayers for his family, friends, and our coaches. This is going to hit Venerables very hard.

If you go on a boat no matter how close to shore, wear a life vest -- no one should should be out on a boat without one period. This weekend always has the sad stories of boating incidents. Doesn't make a difference if you are a good swimmer or not -- wear a life vest so that you can keep posting on here because you never know what is going to happen out on a lake. While I am at -- buckle up in your car and let's make the rest of the holiday weekend a safe one for the Sooners and their fans.

[yermom]

while you're at it, don't drink and drive either...

[Blue]

MOTHER****ER!

[ouwasp]

Terrible. :(

[soonerbub]

:( :( :( :( :( :(

R I P Brandon--may your family find comfort & peace

[OutlandTrophy]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

[bigfatjerk]

Apparently he was river rafting, not on a boat in a lake.

[BarryStoops]

http://www.kcentv.com/story/14744934/one-man-drowned-on-the-little-river-in-milam-county

One of my favorite Sooners. RIP

[SoCaliSooner]

I am pretty sure that the Stearns ski vest would have gotten me back to shore no matter where I was on the lake....

I am a very good and very strong swimmer.... Sometimes I wear a vest...sometimes I don't. It all depends on the water and conditions.

[SoonerofAlabama]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

I thought this was a simple boating incident, not a drug-related death.

[MeMyself&Me]

I thought this was a simple boating incident, not a drug-related death.

Yeah, after I read that, I had to go back and read all the posts and stories I could find... still couldn't find any reference to prescription or illegal drugs. Just a few speculations about drinking on a boat... but not even that was known.

[bigfatjerk]

We still don't know for sure if Austin Box's death was drug or alcohol related either.

[bixby28]

RIP...Brandon. You were one safety who could bring the pain and make a big statement with a tackle.

[GKeeper316]

cya book...

one of the best dbs in OU history. thank you for the memories and the crystal ball.

[StoopTroup]

I am a very good and very strong swimmer.... Sometimes I wear a vest...sometimes I don't. It all depends on the water and conditions.

How good a swimmer are you when knocked unconscious?

[StoopTroup]

http://www.kcentv.com/story/14744934/one-man-drowned-on-the-little-river-in-milam-county

One of my favorite Sooners. RIP

Sounds like he jumped off the bridge maybe?

[Jerk]

Son of a b****. Rest In Peace.

[SoCaliSooner]

How good a swimmer are you when knocked unconscious?

I don't get knocked unconscious while boating. The lakes we visit are calm and clear and people don't a- hole it up going at ridiculous speeds or with smaller water craft. On the extremely rare occasions I go on those types of lakes, I wear a vest.

[GrapevineSooner]

RIP Book.

Prayers for his family first and foremost, as well as his friends, teammates, and coaches.

[Partial Qualifier]

WTF man??

[Collier11]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

someone should knock your teeth out, you are a ****ing idiot

[Collier11]

Everage was one of the hardest hitters ive ever seen, apparently he blew out both shoulders at OU. I loved watching the guy and I hate to hear this, what a tough month

[SoonerNate]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

GO **** YOURSELF

[sooner518]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

Wtf man.... Dumbass

[Sooner_Tuf]

Prayers for the Everage Family.

[oumartin]

Very sad to hear this. I loved watching him knock the crap outta people.

[Osama Bin Laden]

We now have two great examples of why you should not misuse prescription drugs and illegal drugs.

God Bless Brandon, may your shoulders stop hurting you.

I'm curious as to where you read anything about this being drug related. Or are you just mentally challenged?

[yermom]

well, to be fair, Everage was already an example of that before this.

it's probably a safe bet that drugs and/or alcohol was involved though

[StoopTroup]

I'm curious as to where you read anything about this being drug related. Or are you just mentally challenged?

He found Leroid's stash I think....

[StoopTroup]

I'm curious as to where you read anything about this being drug related. Or are you just mentally challenged?

BTW...how are you reading this? I thought they blew out your eyes?

[SoonerMom2]

They said in the Oklahoma he was swimming in the river with friends and didn't resurface. So much for the boating accident.

http://newsok.com/former-sooner-all-american-brandon-everage-dies/article/3572418?custom_click=lead_story_title

[SoCaliSooner]

They said in the Oklahoma he was swimming in the river with friends and didn't resurface. So much for the boating accident.

http://newsok.com/former-sooner-all-american-brandon-everage-dies/article/3572418?custom_click=lead_story_title

Muscle cramps.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Either way it is very sad. Lets not worry about the circumstances of these deaths. Lets just focus on the fact that some young men have died way too soon.

[SoonerNate]

Either way it is very sad. Lets not worry about the circumstances of these deaths. Lets just focus on the fact that some young men have died way too soon.

Amen

[Big D Sooner]

I love it how people love these guys who throw their bodies around and play through injuries but criticize them that they take pain meds. Let's be honest, we all do things that aren't the smartest at times, especially in our 20s. These guys got unlucky and I think we need to focus on honoring what they did for our Sooners and keeping them and their loved ones in our thoughts.

[tulsaoilerfan]

RIP Brandon and thank u number 7 for ur contributions to number 7

[dynersooner]

someone should knock your teeth out, you are a ****ing idiot

Brandon's death is tearing us apart!!!!

[stoopified]

RIP Brandon

[Osama Bin Laden]

He found Leroid's stash I think....

What's a Leroid? And I hope you're referring to the jackass OutlandTrophy finding a stash of drugs, not Everage.

[Osama Bin Laden]

BTW...how are you reading this? I thought they blew out your eyes?

Just the left one. Ole righty is still good to go.

[C&CDean]

Who would have a handle like OBL? Someone who doesn't like posting here I'm thinking.

[olevetonahill]

Brandon's death is tearing us apart!!!!

Naw arseholes have to flair the Hemiroids.:eek:

[soonerboomer93]

1tc, you know better than that. Even if it was the case, it's not the tome to bring it up.


R.I.P. Book and condolences to his family

[tulsaoilerfan]

Who would have a handle like OBL? Someone who doesn't like posting here I'm thinking.

So is he gone? LOL

[soonersponge]

Who would have a handle like OBL? Someone who doesn't like posting here I'm thinking.

Very sad to hear this. I hope to be able to be at the funeral.

With that said, who are you to judge? Quit ban hammering people you jack arse. You are no better than what you are doing to posters.

[soonerloyal]

Another sucker punch to the gut. May God enfold all who love Brandon in His gentle embrace. And may Brandon find a good seat in God's house to rest and to see how much he is loved & missed.

[soonerboomer93]

Very sad to hear this. I hope to be able to be at the funeral.

With that said, who are you to judge? Quit ban hammering people you jack arse. You are no better than what you are doing to posters.

You know jack **** about him other then an innerwebz persona. Who the **** are you? Gtfo if you don't like how the admins do their job, you don't have free speech on this site

[SoCaliSooner]

You know jack **** about him other then an innerwebz persona. Who the **** are you? Gtfo if you don't like how the admins do their job, you don't have free speech on this site

He played on the team with Everage.

[Blue]

, you don't have free speech on this site

The hell. The guy didn't break any rules.

I do think it was kinda funny though and Im sure Dean only banned him for a day.

[Soonermagik]

Wow, this is shocking and really sad.

[sooneron]

Very sad. RIP Brandon.

[OU-HSV]

Damn....RIP Brandon.

[olevetonahill]

Very sad to hear this. I hope to be able to be at the funeral.

With that said, who are you to judge? Quit ban hammering people you jack arse. You are no better than what you are doing to posters.

yet you are still here!:rolleyes:

[EatLeadCommie]

Sounds like he jumped off the bridge maybe?

WTF? This gets stranger by the minute.

As awful as I feel for Brandon's familiy, holy hell Brent Venables must be turning cartwheels.

[SoonerinSouthlake]

hate this! He was one of my fave's on those early aughts teams. Great athelete/ What I loved about him was that he was one of those guys that was always around the ball, even if he didnt end up making the tackle. When you watched the games on TV, number 7 appeared on the screen in almost every play....many times "blowing up" the man with the ball.

Big Loss for Sooners

and at his age, big loss for family and freinds

Prayers to the Everage family

[jk the sooner fan]

He played on the team with Everage.

yep - one of the other All Americans

[C&CDean]

Who did? Osama Bin Laden?

[soonersponge]

Who did? Osama Bin Laden?

Yes. He is Matt McCoy.

[zeke]

RIP Brandon

[C&CDean]

Yes. He is Matt McCoy.

One of my favorite players. POS handle though. He's not banned.

[soonersponge]

One of my favorite players. POS handle though. He's not banned.

It is really not him. I have no idea who it is. ;) Could it be Sarge?

[C&CDean]

Heh.

[Soonermagik]

Very sad to hear this. I hope to be able to be at the funeral.

With that said, who are you to judge? Quit ban hammering people you jack arse. You are no better than what you are doing to posters.

GTFO with this trash in a RIP thread!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

[SoonerMom2]

I love it how people love these guys who throw their bodies around and play through injuries but criticize them that they take pain meds. Let's be honest, we all do things that aren't the smartest at times, especially in our 20s. These guys got unlucky and I think we need to focus on honoring what they did for our Sooners and keeping them and their loved ones in our thoughts.

Quote of the thread. There are several articles in the The Oklahoman yesterday about pain medicine and certain ingredients that cause dependency. Don't walk in their shoes so have no idea the type of pain they experience all the time that the pain medication helps dull. What I do know is that he gave it all for the Sooners every game and helped return the Sooners to the top again.

It is a shame with all the medical discoveries that have been made that some pharmaceutical company doesn't come up with pain medicine that is not addictive and works better.

[SoonerofAlabama]

We just need to keep these families in our thoughts and prayers and ensure that we do not forget what they sacrificed for our own enjoyment.

[Soonerfan88]

RIP Brandon.


This has been a really hard month for many reasons. Hopefully June brings brighter days. :(

[goingoneight]

Gonna be one very emotional year for the football program. The only good thing about something like this is you're surrounded by a big, family-atmosphere of coaches, players, alums and administrators to soften the blow of a devastating tragedy. It pains the whole group, but they can find peace through bonding with eachother.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Your signature says the whole story.

[Flagstaffsooner]

Bud has one helluva All Heaven team now.

[MyT Oklahoma]

I just found out about this. Rest In Peace Brandon.

[Romulus]

You know jack **** about him other then an innerwebz persona. Who the **** are you? Gtfo if you don't like how the admins do their job, you don't have free speech on this site

Doh..

[SunnySooner]

RIP, Brandon, thanks for the memories.

I don't know why life always seems to deal the heavy blows right on top of each other, hopefully this is it for a while.

[SoonerofAlabama]

Once again. Prayers for the Everage family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

RIP Brandon "Book" Everage

[birddog]

always my favorite player during that time. i remember a&m's toombs knocking him silly and he couldn't find the sidelines. brandon layed lumber every time out.

RIP.

[picasso]

I'll never forget that pic of him on the field after the aTm game in 2000. He had that "whew" look on his face. Was classic.

[SoonerofAlabama]

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

-Romans 8:18

[StoopTroup]

KTUL Sports Extra just played a interview with Bob where he talks about Brandon puking on his shoes and they can't find his backup for kickoff and he asks him "Can you go?" and Brandon pulls his helmet on and lines up and is the 1st one down the field and makes the play.

He said he just loved the guy and that all the players looked up to him and loved him too.

Good stuff. It's cool to see Bob talk about these guys that have shown how to put it all on the line and play their hearts out.

I love this program more and more as the years goes on.