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Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:32 am EDT

Fargas believes pigeon was deceased teammate Marquis Cooper

By MJD

Remember the plucky little pigeon who lined up and played special teams with the Raiders against the Eagles?

And do you remember Marquis Cooper(notes), the Raiders linebacker who tragically died along with two others in a boating accident back in March?

Raiders running back Justin Fargas(notes) believes they are one and the same. Fargas was asked on KHTK in San Francisco about the pigeon, and about how some teammates and Cooper's mother believe that the pigeon was Marquis.

"It definitely is. It kind of gives you a different perspective on things. Yeah it was definitely a strange event seeing that bird flying out there. It seemed comfortable on the football field and comfortable lying down there literally on special teams. It very well could have been Marquis."

You can listen to the interview here.

What a heartwarming little thought. Teammate Cornell Green even pointed out that that was the position Marquis would have played. If that was you, Marquis, thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you got to see a Raiders win.

Gracias, Sports Radio Interviews.

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  1. No Sympathy
    1. Posted by No Sympathy Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:03 am EDT

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    Could be. Weird things have happened.
  2. No Sympathy
    2. Posted by No Sympathy Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:05 am EDT

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    Not to mention that the pigeon was wearing Silver and Gold ;)
  3. No Sympathy
    3. Posted by No Sympathy Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:11 am EDT

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    Silver and Black I mean. My bad. I'm an idiot.
  4. Erik O.
    4. Posted by Erik O. Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:15 am EDT

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    Wow, a thoughtful, intelligent piece on the Raiders... by MJD? What a pleasant surprise!
  5. tmaster2134
    5. Posted by tmaster2134 Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:31 am EDT

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    I guess Marquis [profane] on me the other day because I'm a Chiefs fan then eh?
  6. Mat
    6. Posted by Mat Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:36 am EDT

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    I'm waiting for him to appear on grilled cheese sandwich to confirm he is indeed communicating from the afterlife.
  7. YGM
    7. Posted by YGM Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:38 am EDT

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    nice thought. go patriots
  8. Bill K.
    8. Posted by Bill K. Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:51 am EDT

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    a feel-good raiders article. i like it.
  9. Anton
    9. Posted by Anton Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:59 am EDT

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    Could be. The pigeon STAYED in its lane when they kicked it off and everything. Pretty cool.
  10. hollyroller
    10. Posted by hollyroller Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:58 am EDT

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    Hey whatever it takes....Just win baby.....
  11. JonB
    11. Posted by JonB Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:01 am EDT

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    Um... Kay. I doubt it, but if I'm pestered by pigeons tomorrow, I'll be back to change my mind.
  12. McMadden
    12. Posted by McMadden Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:27 am EDT

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    Thank you, what a heart warming story. I'd like to think it is true and who can say it isn't true?
  13. Isaac M
    13. Posted by Isaac M Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:42 am EDT

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    While I'm pretty sure it's not really Marquis Cooper, it's a nice thought. And hey, if the pigeon helps the Raiders remember their teammate fondly, I'm all for it.
  14. gochoa87
    14. Posted by gochoa87 Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:36 am EDT

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    Well I don't think it was Marquis, it's possible that the bird was sent by him to show the Raiders and his family that everything is fine where he's at and how he still part of the team.
  15. Mat
    15. Posted by Mat Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:14 am EDT

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    "it's possible that the bird was sent by him to show the Raiders and his family that everything is fine where he's at and how he still part of the team."
    LOL. How about a postcard or an email?
  16. Jeremy A
    16. Posted by Jeremy A Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:48 am EDT

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    They should have been penalized for having too many men on the field
  17. brian b
    17. Posted by brian b Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:22 am EDT

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    That's deep. It very well could have been Marquis in the after life.
  18. Scott E
    18. Posted by Scott E Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:37 am EDT

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    I guess this is what I have to look forward to with my Redskins as they sink ever toward football futility. On the plus side, maybe Sean Taylor will shore up our woeful secondary - come back as a bull or something.
  19. Instant Money
    19. Posted by Instant Money Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:01 am EDT

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    Could be a carrier pigeon, relaying calls from the other team?
  20. vc
    20. Posted by vc Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:27 am EDT

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    That's awesome. I hope it was him.
  21. UNDERTAKER
    21. Posted by UNDERTAKER Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:51 am EDT

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    Raiders!!!!!!!!!
  22. Bdizzle
    22. Posted by Bdizzle Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:55 am EDT

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    Right, because black people totally believe in reincarnation.
  23. wa1sh
    23. Posted by wa1sh Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:55 am EDT

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    Dead is dead.
    Get real. reincarnation, faith, God, etc is all BS.

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