WSU QB Tyler Hilinski found dead

[78SweetRevenge]

https://sports.yahoo.com/police-was...t-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-041541168.html

Sad news. Didn't know much about the kid before the bowl game against Michigan State. Looked like he had some upside. Thoughts & prayers with his friends and family. RIP.

 

[pkg5002]

Just read the news. Absolutely tragic news! Prayers with the family and friends. RIP young man.

 

[TheGLOV]

https://sports.yahoo.com/police-was...t-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-041541168.html

Sad news. Didn't know much about the kid before the bowl game against Michigan State. Looked like he had some upside. Thoughts & prayers with his friends and family. RIP.

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...linski-found-dead-apparent-suicide-police-say

 

[TheGLOV]

https://sports.yahoo.com/police-was...t-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-041541168.html

Sad news. Didn't know much about the kid before the bowl game against Michigan State. Looked like he had some upside. Thoughts & prayers with his friends and family. RIP.

Very sad news.

OMG!

 

[psu00]

That’s horrible news. Prayers for him, his family, and the Washington State community.

 

[Grass]

Wtf? Terrible news. Prayers to his family and friends.

 

[fairgambit]

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May his soul find the rest he could not find on earth.

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Wow absolutely terrible. As a parent, stories like this scare the hell out of me, never know what's going on in the minds of young people to push them to the point of taking their own lives to escape the pain.

 

[PSU_1991]

Such sad news. He and Koa Farmer went to HS together.

 

[nittany dave]

https://sports.yahoo.com/police-was...t-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-041541168.html

Sad news. Didn't know much about the kid before the bowl game against Michigan State. Looked like he had some upside. Thoughts & prayers with his friends and family. RIP.

Obviously, this is a very tragic situation. On the Panther Lair football board, they are saying how you shouldn't joke about it, also, obviously true. Funny how these same people have no problem calling us Ped State, wearing Joe Knew T shirts, and making other Sandusky jokes.

 

[Nitt1300]

terrible
https://sports.yahoo.com/police-was...t-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-041541168.html

 

[78SweetRevenge]

Tyler's younger brother, Ryan, is apparently a pretty good prospect as well. Offers from BC, Duke & Northwestern among others. Probably hardest on him.

 

[78SweetRevenge]

Obviously, this is a very tragic situation. On the Panther Lair football board, they are saying how you shouldn't joke about it, also, obviously true. Funny how these same people have no problem calling us Ped State, wearing Joe Knew T shirts, and making other Sandusky jokes.

JMO--not really the time to worry about what Pitt fans said about Sandusky.

 

[marshall23]

It might be asking a lot to try to remember what it is like to be 16-22 year old range for many of us. But, having raised two sons, this really hits home. As a high school athletic director I lost an athlete to suicide. I could not wait to get home and embrace my sons and tell them that nothing they ever did would make me stop loving them. Young people need to know that your affection for them is not conditional on good grades, athletic success or whatever the circumstances may be. Wanting what you think is best for your children should never temper or inhibit your love for them (even if it is only how they see it).
I often think of a quote attributed to Jackie Kennedy. She said if you screw up raising your children, it really doesn't matter what else you have achieved in life. That sums it up IMO. My boys are adults and by all appearances are successful, healthy and happy. My late wife was a stay at home mother and seemed to instinctively know what was best for the boys. We were very lucky to have her.

 

[Obliviax]

It might be asking a lot to try to remember what it is like to be 16-22 year old range for many of us. But, having raised two sons, this really hits home. As a high school athletic director I lost an athlete to suicide. I could not wait to get home and embrace my sons and tell them that nothing they ever did would make me stop loving them. Young people need to know that your affection for them is not conditional on good grades, athletic success or whatever the circumstances may be. Wanting what you think is best for your children should never temper or inhibit your love for them (even if it is only how they see it).
I often think of a quote attributed to Jackie Kennedy. She said if you screw up raising your children, it really doesn't matter what else you have achieved in life. That sums it up IMO. My boys are adults and by all appearances are successful, healthy and happy. My late wife was a stay at home mother and seemed to instinctively know what was best for the boys. We were very lucky to have her.

The movie "13 Reasons" has been shown in our local schools with many discussions about what role we all play. I'd also like to add that sometimes it is just depression and that it isn't anyones specific fault.

One has to wonder why this kid felt compelled to do this. From a distance, as a fan, I would think being a star QB at a nice university is close to the pinnacle of life.

 

[Lion84]

Raising two young girls myself it seems life today for young people is so much more complicated and intense then when I was a kid growing up. School pressures, social media and even the intensity of youth sports today can be a lot to handle at a young age. I guess it is progress on many fronts but it does seem like there are more things coming at my kids all the time that can be pressure points.

 

[LionJim]

I went through a short spell of depression back in the day; it can be crippling. So sad, so sorry for his friends and family.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

When you're in the spiral it's so hard to pull yourself out of it. Some days it's easier to do it, some days trying to do it drains you of conscious/rational thought.

Prayers to the young man's family and friends.

 

[PSU77sh]

I work in a school setting and have noticed a decrease in students' ability to cope in many situations. I'm not sure what is the cause, but that ability is necessary to deal with life's struggles. Feel so bad for this young adult's family, friends, and teammates and that he felt this was his only way out.

 

[marshall23]

The movie "13 Reasons" has been shown in our local schools with many discussions about what role we all play. I'd also like to add that sometimes it is just depression and that it isn't anyones specific fault.

One has to wonder why this kid felt compelled to do this. From a distance, as a fan, I would think being a star QB at a nice university is close to the pinnacle of life.

I agree about depression, I've also seen "rage" suicides. An individual that is so out of control that they just snap.....in this case not on another but on themselves.

 

[BobPSU92]

I read about this earlier today. Terrible news. Prayers to his family and others around him.

It's easy to think the kid was on top of the world. He saw playing time at Washington State as a sophomore and had some good games and was in the mix to start next year. Sadly, something else was going on with him. Did anyone around him know about it?

 

[marshall23]

I work in a school setting and have noticed a decrease in students' ability to cope in many situations. I'm not sure what is the cause, but that ability is necessary to deal with life's struggles. Feel so bad for this young adult's family, friends, and teammates and that he felt this was his only way out.

Sorry, I'm an old timer....but our society, economy and social pressures keep both parents away from what we had as kids growing up. "Home Base." I shake my head when I see instances of Mom and Dad deployed....just as an example. Schools are now responsible for almost everything my parents took as their responsibility back in the day. Everyone should be free to pursue the careers etc that they desire, but perhaps some should spend more time considering how and who will raise their children and plan families accordingly. Snow days are issues with schools because parents have no where to go with their kids!

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

I work in a school setting and have noticed a decrease in students' ability to cope in many situations. I'm not sure what is the cause, but that ability is necessary to deal with life's struggles. Feel so bad for this young adult's family, friends, and teammates and that he felt this was his only way out.

Indeed--it would be a fascinating long-term research study too.

 

[doublehaul]

Prayers to his family, friends and teamates.

 

[Lion8286]

Koa Farmer was a HS teammate of Hilinski.

 

[Roar Lions Roar]

 

[RU31trap]

Terrible news. RIP Tyler.

 

[Woodpecker]

Teams are practicing now?

Always sad to hear this about a young person, especially one that seems to have a lot of positive going for them.

 

[PSU65]

Just terrible. Young person had his whole life ahead of him. So sad. RIP.

 

[jbenedict]

Very sad. Never really know what to say or do. God please help this family, Amen.

 

[PSU Blue]

The movie "13 Reasons" has been shown in our local schools with many discussions about what role we all play. I'd also like to add that sometimes it is just depression and that it isn't anyones specific fault.

One has to wonder why this kid felt compelled to do this. From a distance, as a fan, I would think being a star QB at a nice university is close to the pinnacle of life.

The brain is a weird place that is different for everyone. I coach several soccer teams, one of them is one of the best in the state. Our #9 striker is elite, carries the team at times, and gets special treatment for sure. Yet, every once in a while she shows up mentally and emotionally torn up. I'm always shocked when words of praise and genuine support just make her tune out more.

 

[demlion]

The movie "13 Reasons" has been shown in our local schools with many discussions about what role we all play. I'd also like to add that sometimes it is just depression and that it isn't anyones specific fault.

One has to wonder why this kid felt compelled to do this. From a distance, as a fan, I would think being a star QB at a nice university is close to the pinnacle of life.

There are many things which can happen to kids from which they never recover. Some are hidden, like child sexual abuse, and some are more understood, like GF broke up with him, parent had an ugly divorce, etc. Sometimes the pain of feeling worthless is too great.

 

[marshall23]

Perhaps as simple as being unable to see yourself in a portrait of tomorrow.

 

[Nitwit97]

Perhaps as simple as being unable to see yourself in a portrait of tomorrow.

This is a very accurate comment. Some might have thought “you are a QB on a good team”, what could be better. Which might have been a hhought for this young man “it will
Never be as good as this”. . . If the young man had a mental disease, this mindset, possibly triggered by other occurrences could have driven him to act as he did. A pity he did not reach out first. Our fear of being perceived as weak can drive you to such extremes at times.

A shame for this young person, and his loved ones who are left with a lifetime of questions. I read he left a note, perhaps that can give them some answers as to they why, but for the rest of their life, they live with the guilt of questioning themselves and what they could have done. No one should have to endure that. Prayers to them.

 

[psrurock]

Unfortunately sometimes these athletes, young men or women just don't know how to ask for help. For a long period of time mental illness was ostracized and was a sign of weakness. Wish we could create a better support system for those who just need a minor pick me up. Prayers for this young man's family. I was so thankful that my daughter's coach was over-the-top demanding off the field to help ease the transition. Everyone needs guidance and words of wisdom in today's world.