Collier Shooter Convicted

[TTP77]

Tyrone Hartsfield has been found guilty of attempted first degree murder in the shooting of former Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier.

The six-person jury determined after a short deliberation that prosecutors had sufficiently proved that Hartsfield shot Collier 14 times.

Collier had beaten out Khalif Barnes for the starting left tackle position entering the 2008 season. The shooting paralyzed Collier from the waist down. Eventually, one of his legs was amputated.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/05/tyrone-hartsfield-guilty-in-richard-collier-shooting/

[ZachLV27]

Such a depressing story and situation.

[TTP77]

Per Twitter


Players voted Richard Collier as Ed Block Courage Award winner. Collier greeted his teammates following practice. Pretty cool scene.

I thought this was awesome. I really wish Collier all the best. Apparently he's doing well.

[TTP77]

Here's a better article on him

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-11-21/story/jaguars_collier_shares_his_feelings_with_those_lik e_him

What an inspiration :thumbsup

[Yvette]

... he adjusted his attitude because "I hated how I felt."

Oh yeah, he's definitely earned this award :thumbsup

[tyrant28]

see, its stories like this that make you look at football and life from an ojbective point of view!!! :cry no matter which team you like football wise or what ever! his , and then micheal oher of the ravens! i wish richard all the best in his life! in my view , he has already one the battle, because he could be sad, depressed about his situation, but when he is doing things like this, this is what life is all about. its not always about the situation, but its how you let it make you a better person.

[TTP77]

Glad to hear he's doing well. :)

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=158117&catid=3