R.I.P., TODD DOXEY
University of Oregon safety Todd Doxey died in a drowning accident on the McKenzie River this weekend. Doxey jumped from a bridge–presumably for fun–and was seen struggling to keep his head above water before he went under and was pulled from the river minutes later by a fisherman.
Doxey was 19. Video of the San Diego native goofing around for the camera on Youtube shows Doxey looking just as you would expect him: playful, a bit hyper, and way, way too young to die.
R.I.P., and condolences to the family.
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GamecockTony says:
Death sucks. Especially young people dying.
July 14th, 2008 at 9:00 am
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mangino's mustache says:
Does Oregon feed their players?
July 14th, 2008 at 9:43 am
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Excuse me Stewardess, but I speak jive says:
Far too many RIPs lately in the world of college athletics.
By “RIPs” I mean senseless murders or acts of stupidity that end the life of a young adult.
…and by “far too many”, I mean 1 or more.
Can’t someone be a friggin role model to their children for chris’sake?
July 14th, 2008 at 11:08 am
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David Puddy says:
A father should never have to bury his son.
My condolences.
July 14th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
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Mr. Pelican Pants says:
How high was that bridge? From what I gather, he wasnt a strong swimmer and he panicked, and once you panic, all what you know goes out the window, especially after you swallow just a little bit of water after a high jump, cause sometimes if you hit the water the wrong way, it will knock the wind out of you and you will accidentally inhale water, and its hard to swim or think when you cant breathe or you think you cant breathe. RIP
July 14th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
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Janus09 says:
The McKenzie is extremely cold and people around here rarely swim in it (it’s for fishing and rafting typically.) So I imagine that the temperature had more than a bit to do with it.
I read that he had come up after the jump and was about halfway back to the boat ramp before struggling and going under. Blood vessel constriction can mess up your ability to feel your way through the water and if you’re already a bad swimmer it just makes it worse. It’s also a fairly swift moving river…
RIP
July 14th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
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dt33 says:
This is extremely sad. Todd and I played on the same football team and he had so much talent. He always gave you that feeling that he would catch everything, intercept everyball and hit anybody that came his way. This guy was amazing. Not only that, he was one of the brightest students at school also.
R.I.P.
You will be missed.
July 14th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
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Taylor says:
Yeah he came up from the jump fine.. He went under after swimming down stream a ways, RIP T DOX.. ONCE A DUCK ALWAYS A DUCK!
July 14th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
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MICHELLE B. says:
IF WAS ALWAYS NICE SEEING TODD AT CHURCH, FOOTBALL GAMES, TV AND AT THE ANY FAMILY EVENT. HIS LOSS HAS BROUGHT SOME MANY TOGETHER AND OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY WITH DISPAIR. BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I KNEW HIM,LOVED HIM AND KNOW THAT HE IS IN GLORY WITH OUR HEVENLY FATHER NOT OUR WILL BUT GOD’S WILL BE DONE
July 15th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
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Cierra says:
i grew up with Todd and he was a great person all around..
such a humble person..
he would truly be missed but never forgotten..
HALL 0F FAMER!
a LEGEND lives on..
L0VE U T0DD!
BALBOA RAIDER FOR LIFE!
L0VE, cierra brown
July 16th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
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tesa says:
R.I.P TODD D.
itz soo sad, ii knew him as a coo person always got along wit everybody..he was an excellent basketball player and football player.
on behalf of my fellow classmates and friends that knew todd our hearts go out to his family..he will never be forgotten
TODD LAMAR DOXEY
DOB: 3/1989-7/2008
July 17th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
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Mykenzie says:
i didn’t know todd but my friend javes played with him up in oregon and i can see how it affects him. my prayers and thoughts go out to his friends and family. i might not have known him but his passing touched me and made me cry as if i did. he was so handsome and i know he was a good person.
God rest your young beautiful soul.
much love
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:27 pm
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Matt Kay says:
wow. RIP man.
December 30th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
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HOOVER HIGH c/o 2004 says:
todd doxey was a very bright young man. i went to the same high school with this kid. he was the popular all around kid. everyone either new him or off him. he has done so much for his high school. he put HOOVER high on the map. brought hoover to its first championship since the 70’s i believe. and he receive so many awards for his greatness in sports. this kid was up and on the rise to become a star. just sad to see that he is gone. if he were still to be alive i can bet all my money that he would of made it to the big leagues. anyways todd r.i.p. once a cardinal always a cardinal. HOORYDE
June 26th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
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keiler junior high says:
damn todd. i cant believe your gone. ive known u since we were in middle school. after middle school we both went to different high schools. just sad to see that you were doing it big and it all ended. dude all your frends and fam misses you very much. san diego isnt the same with out TEEDER. u were on the rise to putting SAN DIEGO on the map. one day homie i’ll see you wen i get up there. KEEP it WESTcoast’n CALI SanDiego 619 all day everyday up there
June 26th, 2009 at 1:01 pm