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Terrell Owens taken to the hospital

STEEL BLUE TEXANS

Hall of Fame
for undisclosed reasons according to ESPN.


Update from PFT...


POSTED 12:25 a.m. EDT, September 2006

T.O. UPDATE

More information is coming out regarding the current status of Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens. ESPN is now airing basic information regarding a report out of Texas that Owens has been hospitalized for undisclosed reasons.

Here's another link regarding the situation. He might have had an adverse reaction to medication that he is taking following last week's surgery.

Again, there's no formal confirmation of any of this.


http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
 

Errant Hothy

Hypermediocrity
1310am, throught Channel 8, is reporting that the police reports states it was an attempted suicide. Thats all they have said for now.
 

STEEL BLUE TEXANS

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Police report: Terrell Owens attempted suicide

According to a Dallas police report obtained by News 8, Dallas Cowboys star receiver Terrell Owens attempted suicide Tuesday night. The report says Owens was depressed and reportedly took prescription pain pills. A woman companion states that she observed him putting two pills in his mouth. According to the police narrative, the woman said the prescription of 40 pills was filled on September 18 and-until Tuesday-Owens had taken only five pills. The police report said Owens was asked if he had taken the rest of the prescription; Owens said, "Yes."

Owens was treated at Baylor University Medical Center.


http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa060927_wz_owens.1fd220c5.html
 

gtexan02

Working?
Sheesh, I called this one.

Here's what I think:
Terrell Owens has real, psychological issues. This is not something to laugh at, or poke fun at him for. I seriously think that this "diva" behavior has gone straight to his head. I think he puts on an incredible act in the spotlight while maintaining a high level of insecurity, depression, and anxiety in his personal life.

Was this a real suicide attempt or a cry for attention? Really, with someone like Owens, it could have been either. The sad thing is this will just get him brighter in the spotlight and cause him even more personal trouble than he originally had. I wouldn't be surprised if he tries it again
 

Marcus

Windmill cancer survivor
Contributor's Club
Well, I don't know how you could blame him really.

If it finally sunk in that the only team in the league that would allow him to play was the Cowboys, I could see why he'd be depressed.

That was :sarcasm: for those of you who are bit slow this this morning.
 

TEXANRED

Texan-American
If this is true then you can be sure his season is over.

I hope its not true, it would be ashame. I like Owens. I was hoping the Texans would have taken a stab at him.

Wish him the best.
 

hobie

All Pro
My take is that if ya want to do it...DO IT !! Good bye. I feel no pain for anyone who wants to end thier life. Other than losing ones child, there is nothing that could be so bad to want to end your own life.

Dude, ya wanna do it, come to my place, I have a few ways for you to do it.

Go ahead people, flame me if ya want, but it is what it is...you really want to kill yourself and let your family and friends deal with your loss, selfish on your half to want them to go thru the pain...then just do it so they can get on with thier lives.
 

Mr. White

Retired OLine Coach
My take is that if ya want to do it...DO IT !! Good bye. I feel no pain for anyone who wants to end thier life. Other than losing ones child, there is nothing that could be so bad to want to end your own life.

Dude, ya wanna do it, come to my place, I have a few ways for you to do it.

Go ahead people, flame me if ya want, but it is what it is...you really want to kill yourself and let your family and friends deal with your loss, selfish on your half to want them to go thru the pain...then just do it so they can get on with thier lives.
This is ignorant.

If somebody attempts suicide, it means that they are depressed and tired of being depressed. If they try to kill themselves, then that ends the depression.
 

hobie

All Pro
This is ignorant.

If somebody attempts suicide, it means that they are depressed and tired of being depressed. If they try to kill themselves, then that ends the depression.
Hey we all have different feelings of this...you feel your way, I feel mine. Why is it that we should have compassion for everyone...
 

Mr. White

Retired OLine Coach
Hey we all have different feelings of this...you feel your way, I feel mine. Why is it that we should have compassion for everyone...
I'm not necessarily saying that we should. TO makes it easy to hate him.

My point is that when somebody tries to kill themselves, it's not because they're tired of living. It's because they are tired of being depressed.

The issue just isn't black and white like you put it.
 

hobie

All Pro
You are right, it isn't a black or white issue, and it's not just T.O. I am speaking of... My opinions are just that, be it right or wrong in anyone elses mind.
I respect your view, and others that share it...But the quick way out is only the start for a long road to recovery for those left behind. That's why I say that, you are selfish enough to put those people thru all of that, then I say God Bless and see you on the other side !!
 

gtexan02

Working?
You are right, it isn't a black or white issue, and it's not just T.O. I am speaking of... My opinions are just that, be it right or wrong in anyone elses mind.
I respect your view, and others that share it...But the quick way out is only the start for a long road to recovery for those left behind. That's why I say that, you are selfish enough to put those people thru all of that, then I say God Bless and see you on the other side !!

Clearly you've never known someone with a serious mental illness. There are a lot of people in this world who don't even have the cognitive capacity to really know they are alive. If you ever meet someone with severe schizophrenia, who has extreme paranoia, or someone who truly believes God wants them to kill themselves so they can be together in heaven, then you won't be so harsh about suicide.

I'm not saying TO is seriously mentally ill, but I don't think its fair, the morning after an attempted suicide, to be making fun of someone for something they may need serious help for. There is no good analogy for mental illness, but if you need one, imagine it like a physical disability. You can't order someone who has been paralyzed to walk, and you can't just tell someone with a mental illness to "get over it" or act rationally.
 

edo783

Hall of Fame
On PFT, they said his publicist was with him (didn't indicate if at his house before or hospital after)???? Anyone else find that more than a bit odd? That the guy has more than a couple of screws loose is easy to see, but is this some sort of publicity stunt so he can get attention that he so desires? Strange, strange dude.
 

hobie

All Pro
I'm not saying TO is seriously mentally ill, but I don't think its fair, the morning after an attempted suicide, to be making fun of someone for something they may need serious help for.

I never made fun of TO...I was just making my point. I respect yours as I have said...I feel the way I feel, and if you think it is wrong, that is your choice. But I stay firm on mine...
 

texasguy346

Mod Squad
On PFT, they said his publicist was with him (didn't indicate if at his house before or hospital after)???? Anyone else find that more than a bit odd? That the guy has more than a couple of screws loose is easy to see, but is this some sort of publicity stunt so he can get attention that he so desires? Strange, strange dude.
From what I've heard thus far from ESPN and searching around on the net is that his publicist was with him at the house and at the hospital, and that they're friends. Also, most reports seem to indicate that she is the woman who is mentioned in the police report as well who indicated TO was depressed. She told reporters at the hospital that TO was not depressed.

IMO It seems as if she initially was very concerned about TO, enough it seems to contact 911, and when questioned by police answered the questions as TO's friend. When questioned later at the hospital after being confident in TO's recovery she when back to her role as TO's publicist and tried to portray him in a positive light so she might have been less than honest in her answers to the press as opposed to her answers to the police. JMO though but it certainly will be interesting to see what was said in the 911 tape.
 

WWJD

Hall of Fame
I'm not qualified medically to speak of the whys of suicide but I've had a few brushes with people close to me that have attempted and have succeeded in this and it's tragic.

All I can say is I hope he is well, I hope he gets whatever help and assistance he needs to get through whatever it is he's dealing with and that his life is far more important than anything he does professionally. So on a personal level I wish him well.

And hearing of this brings back a memory I have from years ago. I don't remember the guy's name but I think he was an Oiler and I remember he was involved in an auto accident and a friend got tossed thru the window and fell from an overpass. This guy got out of his car, looked down at his friend's body and then got back into the car and I believe he killed himself right there in his car. I am fairly sure drink was involved but it left such a sick feeling in my stomach then.
 
I'm not qualified medically to speak of the whys of suicide but I've had a few brushes with people close to me that have attempted and have succeeded in this and it's tragic.

All I can say is I hope he is well, I hope he gets whatever help and assistance he needs to get through whatever it is he's dealing with and that his life is far more important than anything he does professionally. So on a personal level I wish him well.

And hearing of this brings back a memory I have from years ago. I don't remember the guy's name but I think he was an Oiler and I remember he was involved in an auto accident and a friend got tossed thru the window and fell from an overpass. This guy got out of his car, looked down at his friend's body and then got back into the car and I believe he killed himself right there in his car. I am fairly sure drink was involved but it left such a sick feeling in my stomach then.

Jeff Alm is the Oiler you speak of.
 

powerfuldragon

Enchilada Aficionado.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6006094?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens today left a Dallas hospital amid reports he was treated for a prescription drug overdose - reports that his publicist is strongly denying.

Owens gave a "thumbs up" to reporters as he departed, but made no comment, as he got into an SUV and was driven away.

The flamboyant Cowboys receiver reportedly tried to kill himself by overdosing on pain medication, even putting two more pills into his mouth after a friend intervened, according to a police report obtained Wednesday.

The report said Owens was asked by rescue workers "if he was attempting to harm himself, at which time (he) stated, 'Yes."'

The Dallas police report said the 32-year-old Owens told his friend "that he was depressed." Details of the police report were first reported by WFAA-TV.

But according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The Dallas Morning News, Owens' publicist Kim Etheredge has denied reports of an attempted suicide.

Etheredge attributed Owens' statement to rescue workers that he was attempting to harm himself to the fact that Owens was groggy after mixing pain pills with supplements. She also said that Owens did not have his stomach pumped at the hospital and did not vomit.

Police Lt. Rick Watson said during a brief news conference that he could only confirm that paramedics called police to say they were taking Owens to the hospital. He said no more details would come from the police because no laws were broken.
click above link to continue reading.
 

gtexan02

Working?
Something doesn't add up. You can't take 30 pain killers, not vomit, and not have your stomach pumpd, and survive.

Either he didn't take 30 pills or someones lying
 

vast321

Practice Squad
I have no sympathy for anyone who tries to take their own life. Thats the single most selfish thing you can do. Only people i feel sorry for are the families, cause they are the ones that have to deal with it.
 
R

real

Guest
I have no sympathy for anyone who tries to take their own life. Thats the single most selfish thing you can do. Only people i feel sorry for are the families, cause they are the ones that have to deal with it.
Does it depend on who that person is that is trying to take their own life...or do you feel that way about everyone??

If it was your family member would you feel no remorse?? Or would you just feel sorry for yourself since it is the family who suffers the most???
 

awtysst

Draft Guru
My take is that if ya want to do it...DO IT !! Good bye. I feel no pain for anyone who wants to end thier life. Other than losing ones child, there is nothing that could be so bad to want to end your own life.

Dude, ya wanna do it, come to my place, I have a few ways for you to do it.

Go ahead people, flame me if ya want, but it is what it is...you really want to kill yourself and let your family and friends deal with your loss, selfish on your half to want them to go thru the pain...then just do it so they can get on with thier lives.
I have worked with individuals with mental disorders and many who have thought, considered, or tried to commit suicide. It is not a subject to make light of. Many of these people are not able to understand the clear ramifications of their decisions, they are simply trying to find a way to end the pain that they have been feeling. When a person is this state, they cannot think logically and typically "have blinders on". It is an unfortunate situation and one where the people that end up suffering are the families and friends. I know. I have seen the families and friends have to come to terms with the death of a loved one. To try and understand what was occuring to make the person want to end the pain.

I speal not just from work related expierence but personal as well. My best friend committed suicide in April 2004.
 

gtexan02

Working?
I have no sympathy for anyone who tries to take their own life. Thats the single most selfish thing you can do. Only people i feel sorry for are the families, cause they are the ones that have to deal with it.

What if they were seriously mentally ill? What if they were a severe schizophrenic with incredible paranoia? What if they were a very elderly person suffering from a chronic, painful disease?

No sympathy? Really?
 

hobie

All Pro
Listen guys, there are some of us who feel the same about having no sympathy for those who attempt to commit suicide, so why is it that you try and bring up a bunch of reasons to make us try and feel different? Hey, I have said in this thread that I respect your opinions on the matter, but just because we are not on the same view as you are, it doesn't make us wrong.

We have our reasons to think the way we do, as you do yours. Clinical reasons, personal reasons, whatever....still, we are not making light of this, as it is a touchy subject, just don't try and give us reasons why we should have a different approach as the rest of you.

Hopefully we won't have to go down this road again on here...
 

The Dream

All Pro
Let the Psych Major get in and give his opinion....lol...none of us know him personally (or know the full story itself) so I don't think it's right to say if he was trying to commit suicide or not.....what I will say that judging by his actions it wouldn't be surprised if he was clinically depressed.....a lot of times people who are depressed go through manic stages where they act out to the extreme......TO is known for acting out so it wouldn't be a total shock if he was indeed trying to commit suicide....I hope he wasn't, but I think there's a possibility that he was.
 

The Dream

All Pro
TO is speaking now

I was listening to the press conference and I'm just not totally convinced....the publicist saying he has "25 million reasons not to" is incredibly lame considering there are plenty of people with money who are depressed.
 

Second Honeymoon

Hall of Fame
Jeff Alm is the Oiler you speak of.
You don't even want to know the unreleased details of that incident. It's the most disturbing story you will ever hear about anyone, much less a professional athlete. There was a massive coverup about that incident and to be honest, HPD was justified in doing so.

Doug From The Woodlands
 

Goldeagle

Veteran
for undisclosed reasons according to ESPN.


Update from PFT...


POSTED 12:25 a.m. EDT, September 2006

T.O. UPDATE

More information is coming out regarding the current status of Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens. ESPN is now airing basic information regarding a report out of Texas that Owens has been hospitalized for undisclosed reasons.

Here's another link regarding the situation. He might have had an adverse reaction to medication that he is taking following last week's surgery.

Again, there's no formal confirmation of any of this.


http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
Im already sick of this story. In fact, I was sick of TO and this story when I heard it on the radio for the first time.

<--------will not cut on ESPN for 6 days.
 
R

real

Guest
I was just listening to the Radio and T.O said that he didn't try to kill himslef...He said that he took some supplements with his medication and it had a bad reaction....Sorry if this has been posted already....
 
Once again, this is a no-story. Terrell is a fine, young man, who would never take his own life away. He's a dedicated player who wants nothing but the best for himself and his fellow teammates. It was simply a case of some extra supplements, which should never have entered his body in the first place.

Many will try to interpet what he previously stated to the police as I lie, but make no mistake, he was out of it.. what ya going to do? Mistakes happen, he'll live, now it's time to focus on the Titans this Sunday.
 

Kaiser Toro

Native Mod
If somehow ESPN can parlay this into a feature story where Reggie Bush helps TO get over this and back on the straight and narrow......
 

mexican_texan

Furry Tractors
Once again, this is a no-story. Terrell is a fine, young man, who would never take his own life away. He's a dedicated player who wants nothing but the best for himself and his fellow teammates. It was simply a case of some extra supplements, which should never have entered his body in the first place.

Many will try to interpet what he previously stated to the police as I lie, but make no mistake, he was out of it.. what ya going to do? Mistakes happen, he'll live, now it's time to focus on the Titans this Sunday.
Don't be so naive. He may look healthy, but for all you know, he could be clinically depressed. IIRC, he said he never had a girlfriend in high school and I wouln't expect him to have much of a social life even today; but for all I know, this was just a publicity stunt. We don't know anything about the guy, just things we learned from media pieces.
 
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