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FBG loses its Tremendous Upside: RIP friend (1 Viewer)
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El Floppo
Footballguy
:(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
jamny
Footballguy
How is his mom handling this? Hope it doesn't hurt her recovery.For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
That won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
Koya
Footballguy
A group of us will be holding a wake probably next Friday happy hour in NYC. Will keep postedThat won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
Eephus
Footballguy
Is the memorial cornhole idea still in play? I have JetBlue miles to get there if it's scheduled far enough in advance.A group of us will be holding a wake probably next Friday happy hour in NYC. Will keep postedThat won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
Koya
Footballguy
Absolutely. Looking April or May.Is the memorial cornhole idea still in play? I have JetBlue miles to get there if it's scheduled far enough in advance.A group of us will be holding a wake probably next Friday happy hour in NYC. Will keep postedThat won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
T & P to his family and friends. As mostly a lurker and infrequent poster here I just want to comment about the quality of people that this forum has. Unfortunately I can recall a lot of tragedy here in recent years that has affected many in the community. Every time there has been a genuine, heartfelt outpouring of love, hope and compassion from so many. Very inspiring and really puts things in perspective. TY all.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Bring your best walker gramps!Is the memorial cornhole idea still in play? I have JetBlue miles to get there if it's scheduled far enough in advance.A group of us will be holding a wake probably next Friday happy hour in NYC. Will keep postedThat won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Sean flew out to Santa Barbara of all places to meet me and some buddies for a Pearl Jam show. Solo, of course. There he is, this New Yorker from an internet/football message board hanging out all of a sudden. Yet we were all comfortable in no time. Had a blast that weekend but I can't really recall a story worth telling. Just thought it was cool that a guy could do that -- fly to the opposite side of the country with no qualms, and meet new friends to see some music. People don't do that. He fit right in.
We also had some great times in his favorite corner of the country. But easily my favorite NDLS moment was at this Pearl Jam festival in Wisconsin. Ended up with Tiger Fan and Sean at this hilltop bar on a grassy knoll in the amphitheater, watching the opener. Maybe it was Pearl Jam, I can't say for sure, but all I know is that it sticks out as a memory as much as anything on that trip for me. Certainly the hardest I laughed.
We stood up there and drank while the people right below us got their picnic baskets, blankets and space all squared away. Real estate below was looking like a seal colony. But we had the walrus. It was actually kind of steep, too, which made it even better for a big man who might have had a larger sized beer already.
Anyway, I still don't know what triggered the leaning tower to finally collapse, but I do remember seeing TU timbering and thinking oh god, there's no way he recovers from the top of this hill. I mean it's not like he's David Wells. So one misstep after another led to the greatest land belly flop in concert history. Mark it down. 9/3/11. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. Tremendous Upside cleared the table. Took out the trash. And had a yard sale I will never forget.
And I'll be damned if he didn't just roll right over at the bottom, get to his knees, and climb right back up to the bar like he was Edmund Hillary. Because you know why? It never happened.
RIP SEAN.
We also had some great times in his favorite corner of the country. But easily my favorite NDLS moment was at this Pearl Jam festival in Wisconsin. Ended up with Tiger Fan and Sean at this hilltop bar on a grassy knoll in the amphitheater, watching the opener. Maybe it was Pearl Jam, I can't say for sure, but all I know is that it sticks out as a memory as much as anything on that trip for me. Certainly the hardest I laughed.
We stood up there and drank while the people right below us got their picnic baskets, blankets and space all squared away. Real estate below was looking like a seal colony. But we had the walrus. It was actually kind of steep, too, which made it even better for a big man who might have had a larger sized beer already.
Anyway, I still don't know what triggered the leaning tower to finally collapse, but I do remember seeing TU timbering and thinking oh god, there's no way he recovers from the top of this hill. I mean it's not like he's David Wells. So one misstep after another led to the greatest land belly flop in concert history. Mark it down. 9/3/11. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. Tremendous Upside cleared the table. Took out the trash. And had a yard sale I will never forget.
And I'll be damned if he didn't just roll right over at the bottom, get to his knees, and climb right back up to the bar like he was Edmund Hillary. Because you know why? It never happened.
RIP SEAN.
Koya
Footballguy
I have heard your name many a time and in great context.Sean flew out to Santa Barbara of all places to meet me and some buddies for a Pearl Jam show. Solo, of course. There he is, this New Yorker from an internet/football message board hanging out all of a sudden. Yet we were all comfortable in no time. Had a blast that weekend but I can't really recall a story worth telling. Just thought it was cool that a guy could do that -- fly to the opposite side of the country with no qualms, and meet new friends to see some music. People don't do that. He fit right in.
We also had some great times in his favorite corner of the country. But easily my favorite NDLS moment was at this Pearl Jam festival in Wisconsin. Ended up with Tiger Fan and Sean at this hilltop bar on a grassy knoll in the amphitheater, watching the opener. Maybe it was Pearl Jam, I can't say for sure, but all I know is that it sticks out as a memory as much as anything on that trip for me. Certainly the hardest I laughed.
We stood up there and drank while the people right below us got their picnic baskets, blankets and space all squared away. Real estate below was looking like a seal colony. But we had the walrus. It was actually kind of steep, too, which made it even better for a big man who might have had a larger sized beer already.
Anyway, I still don't know what triggered the leaning tower to finally collapse, but I do remember seeing TU timbering and thinking oh god, there's no way he recovers from the top of this hill. I mean it's not like he's David Wells. So one misstep after another led to the greatest land belly flop in concert history. Mark it down. 9/3/11. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. Tremendous Upside cleared the table. Took out the trash. And had a yard sale I will never forget.
And I'll be damned if he didn't just roll right over at the bottom, get to his knees, and climb right back up to the bar like he was Edmund Hillary. Because you know why? It never happened.
I remember him telling a story about going i thought to Wisconsin (and I thought with you, maybe this trip?) and something about limited beer, a parking lot, cops and a hotel room?
And, he always said Loobick. I still to this day say Lubbock. Who's right? (I've always presumed he was but I still can't not say Lubbock).
Eephus
Footballguy
2 for 1 on the buffetBring your best walker gramps!Is the memorial cornhole idea still in play? I have JetBlue miles to get there if it's scheduled far enough in advance.A group of us will be holding a wake probably next Friday happy hour in NYC. Will keep postedThat won't be a wake, then... :(For those who are interested there won't be any formal services for 2-3 weeks. Can you imagine, his mother won't be out of the hospital until then and wants to obviously attend her sons memorial.
RnR
Footballguy
Being the finest college football connoisseur NYC had to offer, TU had it nailed with "Loobick."I have heard your name many a time and in great context.Sean flew out to Santa Barbara of all places to meet me and some buddies for a Pearl Jam show. Solo, of course. There he is, this New Yorker from an internet/football message board hanging out all of a sudden. Yet we were all comfortable in no time. Had a blast that weekend but I can't really recall a story worth telling. Just thought it was cool that a guy could do that -- fly to the opposite side of the country with no qualms, and meet new friends to see some music. People don't do that. He fit right in.
We also had some great times in his favorite corner of the country. But easily my favorite NDLS moment was at this Pearl Jam festival in Wisconsin. Ended up with Tiger Fan and Sean at this hilltop bar on a grassy knoll in the amphitheater, watching the opener. Maybe it was Pearl Jam, I can't say for sure, but all I know is that it sticks out as a memory as much as anything on that trip for me. Certainly the hardest I laughed.
We stood up there and drank while the people right below us got their picnic baskets, blankets and space all squared away. Real estate below was looking like a seal colony. But we had the walrus. It was actually kind of steep, too, which made it even better for a big man who might have had a larger sized beer already.
Anyway, I still don't know what triggered the leaning tower to finally collapse, but I do remember seeing TU timbering and thinking oh god, there's no way he recovers from the top of this hill. I mean it's not like he's David Wells. So one misstep after another led to the greatest land belly flop in concert history. Mark it down. 9/3/11. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. Tremendous Upside cleared the table. Took out the trash. And had a yard sale I will never forget.
And I'll be damned if he didn't just roll right over at the bottom, get to his knees, and climb right back up to the bar like he was Edmund Hillary. Because you know why? It never happened.
I remember him telling a story about going i thought to Wisconsin (and I thought with you, maybe this trip?) and something about limited beer, a parking lot, cops and a hotel room?
And, he always said Loobick. I still to this day say Lubbock. Who's right? (I've always presumed he was but I still can't not say Lubbock).
Chemical X
Footballguy
american dad showing the my morning jacket episode......
McGarnicle
Footballguy
His first PJ show in '06 was epic, one of the best I've seen. Wish I'd met the guy. RIP and all the best to you guys who loved him.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Yeah I never understood him being an LSU fan but never asked. Chelsea sure, not many rules with European soccer.
He was the first person to text me when the Red Wings lost game 7 in 2009, he knew I was there. He was a sport's
nerd, he got heartbreak. joy, and pain following his teams. I envied that he had another hobby (music), something I never really had. But I consider myself the biggest sports nerds, even among the people at FBG who by and large, are mostly a bunch of #######
Sean, he loved the Rangers, Jets, and Yankees like I love my teams. Boston U hockey, Cuse hoops and Tigers football too. He loved sports and that's why we became what I consider good friends. I'm just heartbroken, for everyone that knew him but especially his sister who was extremely tight with him. That big galoot made this world more entertaining, this sucks. It ####### sucks.
He was the first person to text me when the Red Wings lost game 7 in 2009, he knew I was there. He was a sport's
nerd, he got heartbreak. joy, and pain following his teams. I envied that he had another hobby (music), something I never really had. But I consider myself the biggest sports nerds, even among the people at FBG who by and large, are mostly a bunch of ####### Sean, he loved the Rangers, Jets, and Yankees like I love my teams. Boston U hockey, Cuse hoops and Tigers football too. He loved sports and that's why we became what I consider good friends. I'm just heartbroken, for everyone that knew him but especially his sister who was extremely tight with him. That big galoot made this world more entertaining, this sucks. It ####### sucks.
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JZilla
Footballguy
I think it was Tiger Fan's dashing wardrobe selections that got us all going on LSU
Yeah Tup was on top of ####, I could only pretend to hang with you guys in beisbol. But I get what you're saying because a few of us were on his level with the music. It's a good point, he was a double ubernerd, which is pretty impressive.
Yeah Tup was on top of ####, I could only pretend to hang with you guys in beisbol. But I get what you're saying because a few of us were on his level with the music. It's a good point, he was a double ubernerd, which is pretty impressive.
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AAABatteries
Footballguy
37 is just too damn young. I've been thinking about TU all week. We never met but I always appreciated his musical knowledge. I've been letting my health go lately and this has been a bit of a wake up call. I've made changes in the last few days that I hope I can keep. One day I'll have a drink in Sean's honor but for now I'll just offer my sincerest condolences to all of you who knew and loved him. He was obviously a great friend and human being.
RIP Sean.
RIP Sean.
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
...We stood up there and drank while the people right below us got their picnic baskets, blankets and space all squared away. Real estate below was looking like a seal colony. But we had the walrus. It was actually kind of steep, too, which made it even better for a big man who might have had a larger sized beer already.
Anyway, I still don't know what triggered the leaning tower to finally collapse, but I do remember seeing TU timbering and thinking oh god, there's no way he recovers from the top of this hill. I mean it's not like he's David Wells. So one misstep after another led to the greatest land belly flop in concert history. Mark it down. 9/3/11. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. Tremendous Upside cleared the table. Took out the trash. And had a yard sale I will never forget.
And I'll be damned if he didn't just roll right over at the bottom, get to his knees, and climb right back up to the bar like he was Edmund Hillary. Because you know why? It never happened.
SLBD- this is one of the single funniest ####### visuals I have ever read on any bored. Maybe THE funniest. Just read it to Mrs glock after she heard/saw me laughing and crying, and now she's rolling, too! I'm pretty damn jealous of the time some of you got to spend with this man. Got me to thinking about what my life might have been like were the innerwebs there for me in my 30's.
Very glad I got to meet Sean. Treated me like an old friend. Well. I am kinda old.
You guys are the best.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
The steepness of that hill is no joke.
I think 9/3 was the night I met up with TF and TU after the show because the 2nd night 9/4 we actually drove. I was completely tanked as well so I wish I remember more. I know we walked a real long way to find a ride in the middle of nowhere.
I think 9/3 was the night I met up with TF and TU after the show because the 2nd night 9/4 we actually drove. I was completely tanked as well so I wish I remember more. I know we walked a real long way to find a ride in the middle of nowhere.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
One thing about Sean is he understood the plight of the oppressed. Many times we'd discuss the 400 years of oppression of my people, he got it.
bostonfred
Footballguy
Awesome tribute guys. Well done.
Koya
Footballguy
Running out of words on my end. Exhausting week. So ill tell of the vengeful side of our good buddy.Yeah I never understood him being an LSU fan but never asked. Chelsea sure, not many rules with European soccer.
He was the first person to text me when the Red Wings lost game 7 in 2009, he knew I was there. He was a sport's
Sean, he loved the Rangers, Jets, and Yankees like I love my teams. Boston U hockey, Cuse hoops and Tigers football too. He loved sports and that's why we became what I consider good friends. I'm just heartbroken, for everyone that knew him but especially his sister who was extremely tight with him. That big galoot made this world more entertaining, this sucks. It ####### sucks.
This one night we are all out drinking in the city. Sean's making some great progress with this chick up at the bar. He asks her if she wants another drink and tipsy as she is she obliges. Bars packed so Sean has to manuever over to a slightly less jammed spot. Updates his return who is talking to his girl? One of our other friends - we will call him Virgil since he was, literally, the 30(plus) year old Virgin. No kidding. This guy actually had fair game considering his lack of top flight looks but found every possible way to screw up a chance. Just COULD NOT close the deal.
So, of all people to try and step on TUs game is someone we know is all but guaranteed to screw up the opportunity anyway. Sean, not being on to cause unnecessary fuss says whatever, doesn't make a big deal other than some stink eyes thrown vigils way.
So, the night splits up at that point. Sean is holding in his anger but a man can only go so far. Just as you can hold your bladder after a long night of drinking... But only for so long. We'll get back to this.
While Sean continues to hang virg is throwing his best game. This chick as READY - so he wisely moves the location and asks if she wants to leave. She's down and they exit.
So, ready to get it for the first time and what does Virgil suggest? A bite to eat. Ok, not a terrible idea - don't want to just pass out or have the Lixx go to her head with the dizzies and all. That said, a bite to eat does not necessitate a LITERAL five course French dinner that BEGINS at like 10:30 or 11 pm. WHA????
so Sean eventually goes back to the apt he's passing out in that night which is our friend who threw the super bowl parties and Virgil was living I the other bedroom. What does he see?
Virgil has the girl and they are watching movies. Ok not terrible, maybe this WILL be Virgils first time in which case a guy like Sean could not begrudge losing a chance for himself. He was indeed selfless like that.
On catch - what is it that Sean sees them watching ? SAW MOVIES. WTF? This chick was ready to go like three hours back and he's scaring and creeping the girl out totally. NO chance any one in that apt is getting laid this way.
The anger starts to bubble up. Like that over filled bladder. And SOMEthing had to give.
And what broke was Sean's bladder - specifically all over Virgils bed. No kidding. Sean had to take vengeance and it came in a steady stream of what was formerly a mix of Jameson shots and beer.
Later that night lance and this chick went to the bed (not to do anything but pass out mind you) and they were like wtf?
But the cosmic balance had to be restored. In this case with a reminder that if you want to step in on Sean's piece close the deal. Otherwise face the wrath.
Good times.
As an aside, TU had the opposite of shy bladder. He could literally "go" anywhere. Forget back allies, but standing in a crowd? No problem. Off the ledge of a bars balcony - twice in the same night? No problem. A unique set of talents.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Just saw this thread, saddened to see that TU passed away. Seen him in the music threads. Reading 12 pages of posts shows the level of respect he had here.
RIP TU.
RIP TU.
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Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
I always hated the drive to Alpine, but it was a fun venue. Great place to tailgate. Great story, Sonny.
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Koya
Footballguy
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Koya
Footballguy
Yesterday was a tough on. It was the first "normal" day. The shock was gone. The ball of emotion and tumult mostly unwound. The phases of grief having moved step by step toward normalcy.
And that's why it was so difficult. Sometime early afternoon I just ran out of gas. An empty, cold and hollow feeling.
It so happens that this coming Monday Sean was to join three of us at the Isles-Rags game at the coliseum. As opposed to a reminder of our loss, would anyone want to join us? I'll pay for the ticket which is already bought.
Seems fitting that the sport event that brought Sean into my life is the one where another of this community, a FBG, build on TUs legacy and corn hole with is for the night.
And that's why it was so difficult. Sometime early afternoon I just ran out of gas. An empty, cold and hollow feeling.
It so happens that this coming Monday Sean was to join three of us at the Isles-Rags game at the coliseum. As opposed to a reminder of our loss, would anyone want to join us? I'll pay for the ticket which is already bought.
Seems fitting that the sport event that brought Sean into my life is the one where another of this community, a FBG, build on TUs legacy and corn hole with is for the night.
chet
Footballguy
AcerFC
Footballguy
This is awesome. I hope someone jumps on this (but pays their own way)
I will be on a Disney Cruise or I would have
Northern Voice
Footballguy
I was out of the country last week, saw this thread last night. I never met TU in person, but between baseball and music was in dozens of drafts/discussions with him, plus the hockey thread and drafts, there are probably only a handful of people I've "talked" to more on this board over the years.
When I was planning a trip to New York for the first time, I posted in the New York thread, and I think he was the first to respond, saying of course, to meet him for a beer. That trip unfortunately got cancelled at the last minute (Hurricane Sandy). Reading all the great stories of those who did get to meet him, it feels like a huge missed opportunity.
Basically I'm just echoing what everyone else has said, great guy, huge loss.
When I was planning a trip to New York for the first time, I posted in the New York thread, and I think he was the first to respond, saying of course, to meet him for a beer. That trip unfortunately got cancelled at the last minute (Hurricane Sandy). Reading all the great stories of those who did get to meet him, it feels like a huge missed opportunity.
Basically I'm just echoing what everyone else has said, great guy, huge loss.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Don't ever be sorry about that Koya. Ever.
Koya
Footballguy
FWIW, looking at Saturday May 9 or 16 for the bar crawl. Any reason(s) that one or the other may be better? Want to start setting #### up.
Also, have no idea what charity to choose. Maybe Men's Health related. Want to begin to get a count to see if a block of rooms or anything would help.
Also, have no idea what charity to choose. Maybe Men's Health related. Want to begin to get a count to see if a block of rooms or anything would help.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Koya
Footballguy
That sounds like a ####### fantastic idea. BB to the courtesy phone, please. I'll pay the airfare for you to come to NYC.
Koya
Footballguy
Appreciate it. I just know TU'd want us to move on - remember and smile, and yeah, be sad because it's human. But I also know he'd not be especially comfortable with anyone being held up on it or hurt emotionally. He'd understand it. He'd be sad and doing everything if one of us went down. But he'd not want the fuss.
Fuss happens though I guess.
Koya
Footballguy
Ok, Sun May 10 is mother's day. That's out.
Unless someone gives me a reason not to, Saturday May 16th it is. Hit me up on PM if you think you'll be able to make it. I'll work on more specific arrangements (hotel etc) if/when enough can commit.
Not sure just how we will work it, but proceeds to go to Chance for Hope.
Unless someone gives me a reason not to, Saturday May 16th it is. Hit me up on PM if you think you'll be able to make it. I'll work on more specific arrangements (hotel etc) if/when enough can commit.
Not sure just how we will work it, but proceeds to go to Chance for Hope.
Notorious T.R.E.
Showdown!™ Administrator
Going to the derby in May so this is a no go for me, wish I could make it. Will get there soon though.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Did you get a taker on that ticket yet?As for mourning, I respect tu's wishes but also understand our needs. I didnt even. Know the dude beyond posting and apparently we were 20 mikes apart as long as this forum has been in operation and I feel terrible still. I can only imagine how you feel man. Just feel it and when the time is right to smile at the memory and not feel the pain of the moment, you will know it
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