Miami Hurricane player shot, killed leaving practive field

sppunk · 11-07-2006, 10:01 PM

Well, damn.

Hurricanes tackle shot, killed leaving practice field
ESPN.com news services

University of Miami defensive end Bryan Pata was shot and killed Tuesday night, shortly after leaving the practice field, school officials said.

The circumstances around Pata's death were not immediately clear, and Miami-Dade police refused to release specific information about what happened. A formal announcement was expected from the university later Tuesday.

"Right now, we're just gathering ourselves and just trying to pull ourselves together," Miami athletic director Paul Dee said.

Pata, a graduate of Miami Central High School, was in his fourth year with the Hurricanes. He appeared in 41 games, making 23 starts, and was expected to be selected in next spring's NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound senior took over the starting role at left defensive end for head coach Larry Coker over the latter part of the 2004 season and had held it since.

It was at least the fourth time that tragedy involving a player has struck the Hurricanes in recent years.

In April 1996, reserve linebacker and Miami native Marlin Barnes was murdered in a campus apartment. In 2003, former Miami safety Al Blades was killed in a car accident, about a year after former Miami linebacker Chris Campbell -- who just had completed his eligibility with the Hurricanes -- also died in a crash.

Pata's death was the second incident involving guns this season for the Hurricanes.

In July, reserve safety Willie Cooper was shot in the buttocks when confronted in his yard before an early-morning workout. Cooper was not seriously injured. Brandon Meriweather, one of Cooper's teammates and roommates, returned fire at Cooper's assailant, taking three shots that apparently missed, police said.

Several Miami players, including Pata, said that incident was a robbery attempt and cautioned other teammates to always be aware of their surroundings.

"We're targets because we play for the University of Miami. ... These guys, they know who we are," Miami linebacker Jon Beason said shortly after the Cooper shooting.

That incident prompted Coker to say he did not want his players to have guns, even if they possessed them legally.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

wHATcOLOR · 11-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sppunk

Pata's death was the second incident involving guns this season for the Hurricanes.

In July, reserve safety Willie Cooper was shot in the buttocks when confronted in his yard before an early-morning workout. Cooper was not seriously injured.

hey guys -- i uh.. well, i won't be playing for a while. i got shot in the butt. you know, a little workin' out, some bench presses, a little gun play, you know how these things go

duovamp · 11-07-2006, 10:06 PM

Cute butt getting shot.

Kanan Road · 11-07-2006, 10:07 PM

CANEZ NIGGA WAT

Trotskilicious · 11-07-2006, 10:08 PM

Too bad that guy shot wasn't me.

Kanan Road · 11-07-2006, 10:10 PM

have a beer man!

Trotskilicious · 11-07-2006, 10:13 PM

I don't have any.

Toast · 11-07-2006, 10:18 PM

Miami is a really fucked up place to be.

Trotskilicious · 11-07-2006, 10:18 PM

I should move there maybe someone will shoot me in the back of the head and save the trouble and shame of suicide.

wHATcOLOR · 11-07-2006, 10:21 PM

my pos rep was not repping the sentiment, but repping the man. this is crazy talk /\

Trotskilicious · 11-07-2006, 10:23 PM

I am an utter failure, man.

wally · 11-07-2006, 10:24 PM

Miami is an absolute mess

duovamp · 11-07-2006, 10:25 PM

Cespool.

wHATcOLOR · 11-07-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

I am an utter failure, man.

time has not yet expired! you're in school, so give yourself some credit for trying

Trotskilicious · 11-07-2006, 11:18 PM

Yeah I'm all but flunked out at this point in the semester.

wHATcOLOR · 11-07-2006, 11:21 PM

fight fight fight!! generally teachers/administrators are willing to help if you make it clear you want to stay and will do what it takes

duovamp · 11-07-2006, 11:43 PM

The secret to success: practive, practive, pracrive.

avian chaos · 11-07-2006, 11:47 PM

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to duovamp again.

!!!!!!

11-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
sppunk syys hutl Location: Fenway park Posts: 30,498	Miami Hurricane player shot, killed leaving practive field Well, damn. Hurricanes tackle shot, killed leaving practice field ESPN.com news services University of Miami defensive end Bryan Pata was shot and killed Tuesday night, shortly after leaving the practice field, school officials said. The circumstances around Pata's death were not immediately clear, and Miami-Dade police refused to release specific information about what happened. A formal announcement was expected from the university later Tuesday. "Right now, we're just gathering ourselves and just trying to pull ourselves together," Miami athletic director Paul Dee said. Pata, a graduate of Miami Central High School, was in his fourth year with the Hurricanes. He appeared in 41 games, making 23 starts, and was expected to be selected in next spring's NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound senior took over the starting role at left defensive end for head coach Larry Coker over the latter part of the 2004 season and had held it since. It was at least the fourth time that tragedy involving a player has struck the Hurricanes in recent years. In April 1996, reserve linebacker and Miami native Marlin Barnes was murdered in a campus apartment. In 2003, former Miami safety Al Blades was killed in a car accident, about a year after former Miami linebacker Chris Campbell -- who just had completed his eligibility with the Hurricanes -- also died in a crash. Pata's death was the second incident involving guns this season for the Hurricanes. In July, reserve safety Willie Cooper was shot in the buttocks when confronted in his yard before an early-morning workout. Cooper was not seriously injured. Brandon Meriweather, one of Cooper's teammates and roommates, returned fire at Cooper's assailant, taking three shots that apparently missed, police said. Several Miami players, including Pata, said that incident was a robbery attempt and cautioned other teammates to always be aware of their surroundings. "We're targets because we play for the University of Miami. ... These guys, they know who we are," Miami linebacker Jon Beason said shortly after the Cooper shooting. That incident prompted Coker to say he did not want his players to have guns, even if they possessed them legally. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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11-07-2006, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
duovamp Braindead Location: NOT A FREE NATION Posts: 18,425	Cute butt getting shot.

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Kanan Road Apocalyptic Poster Location: Cloud Number Nine Posts: 1,570	CANEZ NIGGA WAT

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Trotskilicious u wan play spies Location: MonteLDS says (4:40 PM): So u think your all that b/c u know how many ppl are in the usa Posts: 72,297	Too bad that guy shot wasn't me.

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Kanan Road Apocalyptic Poster Location: Cloud Number Nine Posts: 1,570	have a beer man!

11-07-2006, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trotskilicious u wan play spies Location: MonteLDS says (4:40 PM): So u think your all that b/c u know how many ppl are in the usa Posts: 72,297	I don't have any.

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Toast Apocalyptic Poster Location: Woodinville, Wa. Posts: 2,241	Miami is a really fucked up place to be.

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Trotskilicious u wan play spies Location: MonteLDS says (4:40 PM): So u think your all that b/c u know how many ppl are in the usa Posts: 72,297	I should move there maybe someone will shoot me in the back of the head and save the trouble and shame of suicide.

11-07-2006, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
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11-07-2006, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trotskilicious u wan play spies Location: MonteLDS says (4:40 PM): So u think your all that b/c u know how many ppl are in the usa Posts: 72,297	I am an utter failure, man.

11-07-2006, 10:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
wally cibohplaicos Posts: 10,315	Miami is an absolute mess

11-07-2006, 11:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
avian chaos Oi! Prick! Location: I've got: a radar blip, an empty clip, post nasal drip, and kung fu grip! Ya oughta check-it-out on my microchip. Posts: 14,975	You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to duovamp again. !!!!!!

11-07-2006, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
duovamp Braindead Location: NOT A FREE NATION Posts: 18,425	Cespool.

11-07-2006, 11:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trotskilicious u wan play spies Location: MonteLDS says (4:40 PM): So u think your all that b/c u know how many ppl are in the usa Posts: 72,297	Yeah I'm all but flunked out at this point in the semester.

11-07-2006, 11:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
wHATcOLOR THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Location: whip that's for stealing !! whip And that's for getting blood on my whip !!! \|\| MY NAME IS KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID ROCK!! Posts: 42,845	fight fight fight!! generally teachers/administrators are willing to help if you make it clear you want to stay and will do what it takes

11-07-2006, 11:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
duovamp Braindead Location: NOT A FREE NATION Posts: 18,425	The secret to success: practive, practive, pracrive.