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Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 05:36 PM

3:38 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The afternoon practice ended in horrifying fashion when the Cowboys' indoor facility collapsed.

While a violent thunderstorm pounded rain down on the roof, the lights started shaking back and forth. Then chaos broke out, as the facility collapsed and players, coaches, reporters and team personnel scrambled for safety.

Several people were trapped under the wreckage. Police and emergency personnel have arrived on the scene.

UPDATE: According to a Cowboys spokesman, at least four members of the team's support staff are being taken to the hospital. All players and coaches are believed to be safe. Rescue personnel is still searching through the debris.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 05:42 PM

It looks like it was a tornado that hit it.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 05:46 PM

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Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis taken to hospital

4:27 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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From Chuck Carlton at the scene:

Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was taken from Cowboys headquarters on a stretcher with a neck brace.

Our reporters Todd Archer, Tim MacMahon and Chuck Carlton are still on the scene and will continue to report on the situation as they can.

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Reaction from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the Kentucky Derby

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Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is at the Kentucky Derby. He told NBC's Bob Costas:

"Our rookies, approximately 27 of them, recently drafted free agents as well as our coaching staff as well as our scouting were the principle people in there. A few media. We know of at least one injury. They did not get good warning there and the structure did collapse. And we're assessing who's injured at this particular time."

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 06:03 PM

WOW!! I sure hope he'll be OK.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 06:27 PM

Cowboys' indoor practice facility roof collapses
By Mac Engel
tengel@star-telegram.com

IRVING -- The Dallas Cowboys indoor practice facility collapsed during an intense storm this afternoon during the team’s rookie minicamp. It happened at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Emergency crews were immediately called to the scene and were trying to get both players and members of the Cowboys staff cleared out from underneath the steel frame and heavy covers that housed the indoor facility.

Cowboys officials said all players have been accounted for and four staff members have been taken to the hospitals with injuries. Cowboys secondary coach Brett Maxie suffered a laceration on his leg; special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was seen immediately afterward walking around and appeared to be OK. But he was later taken to the hospital on a stretcher.

There were no fatalities.

Members of the media were asked to clear the premises about 15 minutes after the facility collapsed.

As the team went through drills and practices, the wind was so intense that the lights from high above began to sway violently for about two minutes. Outside, a portable toilet was blown down and effectively blocked one of the exit doors.

With the winds outside howling, one end of the building began to shake and the structure began to shudder and creak before it collapsed. At that point, players, coaches, scouts and members of the media hurriedly ran over anything to get out from underneath the collapsing structure.

Those located on or near the sidelines had the best chance for a safer escape. Those in the middle of the field had a much more difficult time getting out.

About three minutes later when the storm blew over, players and coaches were trying to help other team and staff members get out from under the building.

Everyone inside the structure at the time was visibly shaken and frightened. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips was trying to direct emergency crews to at least three people who were trapped.

Team scout Chris Hall was one of the front-office members trapped underneath the frame, but was speaking clearly. He apparently has suffered multiple arm injuries.

http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1353967.html

Wreckless · 05-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Tornado Terrell hits

passes through San Francisco, Philly, Dallas and Buffalo...

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

Tornado Terrell hits

passes through San Francisco, Philly, Dallas and Buffalo...

OUCH...

True, though.

Ags2000 · 05-02-2009, 09:17 PM

I hope everybody is alright! What a way to start a season.

D

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ags2000

I hope everybody is alright! What a way to start a season.

D

They'll certainly never forget it!!

Wreckless · 05-02-2009, 09:23 PM

Big D

I guess the D stood for destruction

destruction of the team's character aquiring T.O. & tearing apart the team. He's gone but they need a heavy detox program to release his evil spirits still reminaing

& I guesss destruction of the facility they practice in. sucks for them.

Wreckless · 05-02-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

OUCH...

True, though.

Lol

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless

Lol

Not arguing!!

Marvo301 · 05-02-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless

Big D

I guess the D stood for destruction

destruction of the team's character aquiring T.O. & tearing apart the team. He's gone but they need a heavy detox program to release his evil spirits still reminaing

& I guesss destruction of the facility they practice in. sucks for them.

Very good observations Kyle! I agree.

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Very good observations Kyle! I agree.

I think these scenes will be added as bonus features to the next DVD version of The Exorcist.

Marvo301 · 05-02-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I think these scenes will be added as bonus features to the next DVD version of The Exorcist.

05-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Cowboys' indoor facility collapses during practice 3:38 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 \| Permalink \| Yahoo! Buzz Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips The afternoon practice ended in horrifying fashion when the Cowboys' indoor facility collapsed. While a violent thunderstorm pounded rain down on the roof, the lights started shaking back and forth. Then chaos broke out, as the facility collapsed and players, coaches, reporters and team personnel scrambled for safety. Several people were trapped under the wreckage. Police and emergency personnel have arrived on the scene. UPDATE: According to a Cowboys spokesman, at least four members of the team's support staff are being taken to the hospital. All players and coaches are believed to be safe. Rescue personnel is still searching through the debris.
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05-02-2009, 05:42 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	It looks like it was a tornado that hit it.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 34,545 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 2, 2009 Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis taken to hospital 4:27 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 \| Permalink \| Yahoo! Buzz Barry Vigoda E-mail News tips From Chuck Carlton at the scene: Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was taken from Cowboys headquarters on a stretcher with a neck brace. Our reporters Todd Archer, Tim MacMahon and Chuck Carlton are still on the scene and will continue to report on the situation as they can. Comments (0) Leave comment \| E-mail entry The entry "Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis taken to hospital" is tagged: Cowboys , collapse , practice facility Reaction from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the Kentucky Derby 4:17 PM Sat, May 02, 2009 \| Permalink \| Yahoo! Buzz Barry Vigoda E-mail News tips Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is at the Kentucky Derby. He told NBC's Bob Costas: "Our rookies, approximately 27 of them, recently drafted free agents as well as our coaching staff as well as our scouting were the principle people in there. A few media. We know of at least one injury. They did not get good warning there and the structure did collapse. And we're assessing who's injured at this particular time."

05-02-2009, 06:27 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Cowboys' indoor practice facility roof collapses By Mac Engel tengel@star-telegram.com IRVING -- The Dallas Cowboys indoor practice facility collapsed during an intense storm this afternoon during the team’s rookie minicamp. It happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. Emergency crews were immediately called to the scene and were trying to get both players and members of the Cowboys staff cleared out from underneath the steel frame and heavy covers that housed the indoor facility. Cowboys officials said all players have been accounted for and four staff members have been taken to the hospitals with injuries. Cowboys secondary coach Brett Maxie suffered a laceration on his leg; special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was seen immediately afterward walking around and appeared to be OK. But he was later taken to the hospital on a stretcher. There were no fatalities. Members of the media were asked to clear the premises about 15 minutes after the facility collapsed. As the team went through drills and practices, the wind was so intense that the lights from high above began to sway violently for about two minutes. Outside, a portable toilet was blown down and effectively blocked one of the exit doors. With the winds outside howling, one end of the building began to shake and the structure began to shudder and creak before it collapsed. At that point, players, coaches, scouts and members of the media hurriedly ran over anything to get out from underneath the collapsing structure. Those located on or near the sidelines had the best chance for a safer escape. Those in the middle of the field had a much more difficult time getting out. About three minutes later when the storm blew over, players and coaches were trying to help other team and staff members get out from under the building. Everyone inside the structure at the time was visibly shaken and frightened. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips was trying to direct emergency crews to at least three people who were trapped. Team scout Chris Hall was one of the front-office members trapped underneath the frame, but was speaking clearly. He apparently has suffered multiple arm injuries. http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1353967.html

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Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Tornado Terrell hits passes through San Francisco, Philly, Dallas and Buffalo...

05-02-2009, 09:23 PM	#10
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Big D I guess the D stood for destruction destruction of the team's character aquiring T.O. & tearing apart the team. He's gone but they need a heavy detox program to release his evil spirits still reminaing & I guesss destruction of the facility they practice in. sucks for them.