RIP MB3

I just saw this. Loved watching him with the Gophers. RIP Marion Barber III.

just heard this as well.  so sad. He snd his father both played for the Gophers. both great players who loved U of M football. RIP Marion. loved watching you play.

And some fans wonder why these guys try and make as much money as possible. The game will take years off your life. In some cases, decades. Especially with CTE issues. Sounds like Barber was suffering from some kind of mental disorder for years after playing, certainly possible it wasn't football related. But.....certainly possible it was too.

Just sad....$ and fame cant buy happiness (or health). 

Hope he's at peace now. 

The greatest two-yard run in NFL history.

RIP Marion Barber! 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/9m5PQVZng8

— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) June 1, 2022

Marion Barber III Died Due To Heat Stroke, Officials Say7/11/2022 2:45 PM PTUPDATE
3:39 PM PT -- According to the full autopsy report, obtained by TMZ Sports, Barber died after he had appeared to have been exercising in "sauna-like conditions" in his apartment.
In the documents, officials say Barber's body was found in his residence where the thermostat was set at 91 degrees and the heat was set to "on."
Investigators noted there was exercise equipment present at the scene, and said that Barber did, in fact, have a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
According to the report, there was no evidence of trauma or drug overuse found inside of Barber's body, and "no clear evidence of natural disease found" either.
In a separate Frisco Police Dept. incident report, also obtained by TMZ Sports, officers say Barber had not been seen for around 3 weeks prior to the discovery of his body on June 1.
In the docs, officers say multiple people told them they tried to make contact with Barber throughout May as there appeared to be a leak coming from his apartment -- though all attempts were unsuccessful.
On June 1, according to the docs, officials forced their way into Barber's apartment, and found him dead inside the shower of his residence's master bedroom. They noted water had been running in the tub in the guest bathroom.
According to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Barber's death was ruled an "accident."

As we reported, Barber was found dead by the Frisco Police Dept. in Texas on June 1. He was just 38 years old.
The ex-running back, who was picked by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, had shown no signs of trouble prior to his death, according to his attorney, Zoltan Papp.
Papp said Barber had started a trucking venture, and had also spent a large portion of the past few years trying to help kids in inner cities, while fighting for social justice.
Barber played in the NFL for seven seasons -- six with the Cowboys and one with the Bears -- totaling 4,780 rushing yards and 53 rushing touchdowns over 99 total games.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/11/marion-barber-iii-died-due-to-heat-stroke-officials-say/

I read a report last night he did "hot" workouts.  It said he was found in a shower and his apartment heat was on.  An athlete pushing his body beyond it's limits.   
https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/gophers/gophers-nfl-star-marion-barber-iii-died-from-heat-stroke

@"BigAl99" said:

I read a report last night he did "hot" workouts.  It said he was found in a shower and his apartment heat was on.  An athlete pushing his body beyond it's limits.    https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/gophers/gophers-nfl-star-marion-barber-iii-died-from-heat-stroke

@"greediron" said:

@"BigAl99" said:

I read a report last night he did "hot" workouts.  It said he was found in a shower and his apartment heat was on.  An athlete pushing his body beyond it's limits.    https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/gophers/gophers-nfl-star-marion-barber-iii-died-from-heat-stroke

What makes them great can also be their downfall.  Sad.  May he rest in peace.