It doesn't get much sadder than this. After one of the best games in his career the "perfect son", scholar and athlete takes his own life at home.

Every time I read something like this I always wonder what was missing. I know there are all the cookie-cutter spiritual-deficit answers and some look to plain old body chemistry. I wonder.

Unfortunately, frequently, the kids who are desperately trying so hard to be 'perfect' are the ones who are most in trouble personally.

Sadly, seen it too many times to count.

Been there myself, once upon a time.

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That's awful. It's incredible how sometimes those who seem to have the most feel the emptiest on the inside. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. frown

This is one of the few times I'll refrain from saying Penn sucks...RIP. This should never happen.

Reports suggest the family was engaged on his battle with depression.

For the depressed, incredible as it may sound, often the most dangerous times immediately follow personal achievement - or any feelings of a 'high' due to the fear and pain associated with the inevitable pendulum swing return to the lows of depression - a journey so despised and unwanted that the depressed will do almost anything to prevent experiencing.

Very sad.

[ October 24, 2005, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: FilthyJock ]

Huge bummer! He left behind a younger brother who also played on Penn's football team. Penn Football Bio

Yes, both brothers scored touchdowns in the same game this past Saturday. It's very sad.