Archives for November 17, 2012

‘Gerken was part of a local hip hop group called Belligerent Entertainment. He also performed as a solo artist under the name Infamous D.’

‘Investigators say 26-year-old David Gerken Jr. attended the game with his younger brother, but was ejected from the stadium during half time. Police say he was found face down in a nearby creek Friday morning.’

‘Gerken was kicked out of the stadium Thursday night around half time. That’s the last time anyone saw him alive. Police still aren’t sure why he was asked to leave. Friend Anthony Latona says the circumstances surrounding Dave’s death shouldn’t cast a shadow on his character, “all of us have done really stupid things he just happened to get thrown out of the stadium you know, that could be anybody,” explained Latona, “but as far as the negative things I really hope all those people could just be human for a second.”‘

‘It is great to win. I do not care how you do it. I do not care how you get it. It is hard to win in this league. It was great to have it on national TV and in front of a great crowd that was really into the ball game. It was great for our organization, for our football team and for everybody involved. You cannot downplay the significance of a win like that. So it was good, but it is one. We know what is ahead of us and what has got to be done.’

‘”A Thursday night primetime game you’re going to have natural adrenaline and be up for this game, but to play on such short notice, you have to rely on your adrenaline to get you over the top because you are tired,” Byrd said. “I know I’m going to feel it tomorrow especially in the predicament we’re in. It’s a must win so we had to go out and play hard.”‘