Big Turk Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Damn only 38 years old...can remember him well with Dallas...good player. Apparently had been dealing with some mental health issues...Dez Bryant said he knew his situation and he was "down and out bad"... https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-dallas-cowboys-rb-marion-222204967.html Edited June 1, 2022 by Big Turk 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Such an underrated RB. Absolutely loved his style. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That guy handed out and took some serious punishment throughout his career. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Only 38. Sad to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Damn, sad story! He was a good player for them...RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 OMG...check the 1:04 mark of the highlight video...might be the best 2 yard run I have ever seen against NE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Guy was a definite bruiser molded in the old school fashion. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Man, life is fickle. What a strange journey we are all on. I loved his running style, even as a Bills fan. If you are having troubles please reach out for help. If you are having trouble functioning day to day, seek help. Things are never as bad as they seem. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Sad news! It seems like yesterday he was shining on the field. A young man gone too soon. Sending prayers! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 sad, wish he got the help he needed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Doesnt he have a twin brother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Doesnt he have a twin brother? He had a younger brother Dominique Barber who is 35(3 years younger) who played 2 seasons for the Houston Texans. Edited June 1, 2022 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 RIP🙏🏽🙏🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Bills Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 So sad when guys younger than you pass. Loved his style. Really hate hearing these stories. Rest in Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Doesnt he have a twin brother? You might be thinking of Tiki and Ronde. THEY are twins Edited June 2, 2022 by Georgie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Big Turk said: Damn only 38 years old...can remember him well with Dallas...good player. Apparently had been dealing with some mental health issues...Dez Bryant said he knew his situation and he was "down and out bad"... https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-dallas-cowboys-rb-marion-222204967.html when Dez Bryant recognizes "down and out bad".... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Football has a 100% brain injury rate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Such sad news, and even worse to learn of the problems he had in his life. I remember thinking of how good a player he could be in the NFL, after seeing him in his college days at Minnesota. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 A very sad ending for a high quality and underrated player. Can't help but wonder if his problems were football induced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 With the way he played the game, you have to wonder if this was CTE related. Godspeed to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Devastating! RIP! Thank you for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 This is very, very sad. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Football has a 100% brain injury rate I'm surprised that the sport hasn't changed much, although the players are the ones taking the risk willingly. They know the possible outcomes and yet are still more than willing to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 59 TD (53 rush 6 pass) in just 99 career games is amazing. For comparison - Shady has 73 TD in 170 games. Thurman 88 in 182 games, but only 65 rushing wiht another 22 via the pass. Hell OJ had 75 in 135 games. Barber scored at a HOF rate. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ethan in Portland said: 59 TD (53 rush 6 pass) in just 99 career games is amazing. For comparison - Shady has 73 TD in 170 games. Thurman 88 in 182 games, but only 65 rushing wiht another 22 via the pass. Hell OJ had 75 in 135 games. Barber scored at a HOF rate. With the way he ran, in the history of football, there are less than 5 RBs I'd rather have in a goal line situation. *edit: After some thought, he'd make my top 10. Edited June 2, 2022 by Chicken Boo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Ethan in Portland said: 59 TD (53 rush 6 pass) in just 99 career games is amazing. For comparison - Shady has 73 TD in 170 games. Thurman 88 in 182 games, but only 65 rushing wiht another 22 via the pass. Hell OJ had 75 in 135 games. Barber scored at a HOF rate. He was a RedZone back for the bulk of his career He could convert carries in the red zone and goal line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 6 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: He was a RedZone back for the bulk of his career He could convert carries in the red zone and goal line Fantasy Football Stud, won his owners a ton of championships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 12 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: I'm surprised that the sport hasn't changed much, although the players are the ones taking the risk willingly. They know the possible outcomes and yet are still more than willing to play. Yes and no. I think the general consensus had changed a lot even in the last 5 to 10 years. I'd imagine there's a ton of denial by players, lots of "yeah, but not me" attitudes, and its hard to blame them. Football is life for a ton of fans, but these guys are in even deeper. There love for the game starts before they're 10 likely. It has given them purpose, taken people out of the hood, allowed travel, paychecks they could only dream of. One hell of a natural high. Hard to change your mind through all this to believe the game would hurt you. Very very sad reality. I absolutely love this game, more than anything other than family/friends... its hard to accept what it does to some of these guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said: Yes and no. I think the general consensus had changed a lot even in the last 5 to 10 years. I'd imagine there's a ton of denial by players, lots of "yeah, but not me" attitudes, and its hard to blame them. Football is life for a ton of fans, but these guys are in even deeper. There love for the game starts before they're 10 likely. It has given them purpose, taken people out of the hood, allowed travel, paychecks they could only dream of. One hell of a natural high. Hard to change your mind through all this to believe the game would hurt you. Very very sad reality. I absolutely love this game, more than anything other than family/friends... its hard to accept what it does to some of these guys I get it, which is why I said I'm surprised the game hasn't changed that much. There is a ton of money in it and of course that's the primary motivator for most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I always hate to hear someone take their life, and if that is confirmed someday, it’s very sad. I remember him at his peak. He was solid, but that doesn’t matter anymore. Whether he was a career backup, or a starter, it’s still a sad ending. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) On 6/1/2022 at 6:41 PM, Big Turk said: Damn only 38 years old...can remember him well with Dallas...good player. Apparently had been dealing with some mental health issues...Dez Bryant said he knew his situation and he was "down and out bad"... https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-dallas-cowboys-rb-marion-222204967.html So if he was so aware of Barbers state of mind, did he report it to mental health professionals? Get a bunch of friends together to offer him support or attempt an intervention? Edited June 6, 2022 by AuntieEm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Schick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 8:44 PM, EasternOHBillsFan said: I get it, which is why I said I'm surprised the game hasn't changed that much. There is a ton of money in it and of course that's the primary motivator for most. I would argue against the game "not having changed much", even since the time that Barber was playing. You rarely see defensive guys launching themselves headfirst into receivers and running backs anymore. And we can clearly see the difference in how QB's are hit. Like them or not, the recent rule changes have drastically affected that part of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Chuck Schick said: I would argue against the game "not having changed much", even since the time that Barber was playing. You rarely see defensive guys launching themselves headfirst into receivers and running backs anymore. And we can clearly see the difference in how QB's are hit. Like them or not, the recent rule changes have drastically affected that part of the game. QBs are who draws viewership. Like in baseball ... all the chicks dig the long ball. Sports organizations protect their cash cows. Everyone else is just the supporting cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 RIP His father (Marion Jr.) was a NYJ RB from 1982-1988... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 6:21 AM, EasternOHBillsFan said: I'm surprised that the sport hasn't changed much, although the players are the ones taking the risk willingly. They know the possible outcomes and yet are still more than willing to play. Oh, you see it at the youngest levels for sure. A lot of parents are not letting their kids play football anymore. But it THE sport in the US, so even if you cut the number of kids who play in half, you still have a pretty big number. I played football in high school, but I've thought long and hard if I want my son to play. I've decided if he really wants to, he can, but I will spend as much money as possible on his helmet and any other protective equipment he needs, and really school him up on how to protect himself on a football field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gugny said: QBs are who draws viewership. Like in baseball ... all the chicks dig the long ball. Sports organizations protect their cash cows. Everyone else is just the supporting cast. I think it was Forte in Chicago when the Bears try to tag him and he objected to being franchised. He said RBs are ground up and discarded. Done by 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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