Special on Bull

[choosenuetral]

Sunday night on BTN. The story of Alex and Eli. Looks like an amazing tribute as well as a highlight to a great ambassador for the sport and UofI. He is a very special young man that has been tested on and off the mat and come out on top. Can’t wait to watch this!

 

[Chuck C]

 

[Franisdaman]

Here are some more video clips:

 

[slushhead]

Too bad this isn't scheduled to precede the dual tonight.

 

[Kwoodhawk]

Too bad this isn't scheduled to precede the dual tonight.

Might be hard to watch the dual through the tears.............just saying...........

 

[The catman]

Wow! Thanks Alex and Moriah for sharing the HOPE in this tragedy!

 

[oakly54]

I tired to catch this but couldn't find it. Does anybody know if this will be re-aired or where I could find it to watch it?

 

[slushhead]

I tired to catch this but couldn't find it. Does anybody know if this will be re-aired or where I could find it to watch it?

Here.

 

[oakly54]

Thank you. My bad. I thought it was on this morning. Thanks again !

 

[claykenny]

Hopefully they can work in a blurb about staying off the cell phone when driving. It was tragic, but also was fortunate that only one person lost their life that day.

 

[HawCory]

It never would have happened before I had kids of my own, but I cried during the interview with Eli's mother.

 

[War Hawkeye]

This is brutal. So many people hurt but this accident.

 

[MepoDawg#]

Wonder if both teams are sitting somewhere together watching after the dual.

 

[OpenHawkSurgery]

I feel grateful for the Stickley's allowing this to happen. And props to BTN on the documentary on Eli's life. It is a very compassionate and brought me to tears. Unbelievable how strong people can be through hard times

 

[wyldhawk9]

This feature was really well done. Thank you to BTN, the Marinellis and Stickley's for sharing the story.

 

[mvattivo]

That was an incredible tribute. I definitely had tears several times. Sometimes we forget during these team battles, that wrestlers and everybody who is part of the wrestling community has a special bond. Of course, I'll be rooting for Cenzo and PSU to come out on top, but, if Alex Marinelli were to win a national championship, there would definitely be a part of me that is extremely happy for him.

 

[War Hawkeye]

Hopefully they can work in a blurb about staying off the cell phone when driving. It was tragic, but also was fortunate that only one person lost their life that day.

Didn’t see this mentioned... is this known or speculation?

 

[claykenny]

Didn’t see this mentioned... is this known or speculation?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/madiso...0a8b3a45-44fa-5390-8be6-ad620e597a94.amp.html

 

[Tommy Gavin]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

 

[MepoDawg#]

Hopefully they can work in a blurb about staying off the cell phone when driving. It was tragic, but also was fortunate that only one person lost their life that day.

Didn’t see this mentioned... is this known or speculation?

To me it sounded like tired driving, but didn’t really allude to anything as his girlfriend said he wasn’t feeling the greatest and then they were off the road and he over corrected too much. Doesn’t matter, life lost too soon, no reason to shine a bad light on it.

 

[lakeguy641]

I had kind of a rough day because of some family situations so I probably should not have watched that at this time..... With that said, great job by BTN with this.

 

[MitchLL]

Very well presented story!

 

[funnyfletcher]

I had kind of a rough day because of some family situations so I probably should not have watched that at this time..... With that said, great job by BTN with this.

Hope you’re okay. It definitely was tough to watch, but it’s nice to see some of these people behind the scenes and see what they’re really like. The Stickley’s seem like great people.

 

[claykenny]

To me it sounded like tired driving, but didn’t really allude to anything as his girlfriend said he wasn’t feeling the greatest and then they were off the road and he over corrected too much. Doesn’t matter, life lost too soon, no reason to shine a bad light on it.

They presented it as tired driving, but his girlfriend told police he was showing her cell phone videos while driving.

Again, it is a very sad and tragic story. Feel horrible for all involved. But put down your cell phone when behind the wheel. For you, for your family, and for the families of others out on the road. Deaths like this can be prevented.

 

[reesehawk]

Very tearful for me knowing Moriah and Alex. Having passed the accident site when traveling back and forth to Chicago always hits me. May the spirit of Eli live through Alex as he wins the championship this year. Very well done BTN.

 

[WildTurk]

I really enjoyed watching that . A great tribute to Eli Stickley. Very well done

 

[KFSuperStar]

Great documentary. Stickley’s seem like a great family. Curious what side of the family Jordan’s are related to? Guessing the mother. Beautiful home and property.

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

To me it sounded like tired driving, but didn’t really allude to anything as his girlfriend said he wasn’t feeling the greatest and then they were off the road and he over corrected too much. Doesn’t matter, life lost too soon, no reason to shine a bad light on it.

The linked article seems clear, that the girlfriend said that Stickley was showing her a video on his phone when he went off the road. I think Claykenny's comment is just fine. He didn't bash anyone, he just suggested that there be a warning to all to go along with the story. I agree.

He could have also veered left and crossed into oncoming traffic, etc. That could have easily meant more tragedy for more people.

 

[funnyfletcher]

I noticed former Hawkeye basketball player, Jarrod Uthoff was part of the wedding, apparently he is Eli and Moriah’s cousin. Had no idea.

 

[Tommy Gavin]

I noticed former Hawkeye basketball player, Jarrod Uthoff was part of the wedding, apparently he is Eli and Moriah’s cousin. Had no idea.

Several wrestlers there along with Brooks Simpson marrying them.

 

[MitchLL]

I noticed former Hawkeye basketball player, Jarrod Uthoff was part of the wedding, apparently he is Eli and Moriah’s cousin. Had no idea.

Yeah, he didn't stand out or anything.

 

[funnyfletcher]

Yeah, he didn't stand out or anything.

Haha. Who’s the tall guy with normal ears?

 

[wasdt21]

a couple of things,talking about how alex was probably the more talented wrestler,but how he looked up to Eli. When Mo broke down sitting at the table.I did notice the blue bird got a mention.take your public service announcement and shove it.

 

[scruffyhawk]

I noticed former Hawkeye basketball player, Jarrod Uthoff was part of the wedding, apparently he is Eli and Moriah’s cousin. Had no idea.

According to the internet Jim Jordan the congressman was high school sweethearts with the Stickley brothers sister whom they introduced. Their daughter is married to Uthoff.

 

[Rustys Dad]

I’m not too much of an emotional person but I had onion eyes throughout the show. Well done. I didn’t realize the deep connection between Alex and Eli. My heart ached for Eli’s twin, his parents, his girlfriend. and for Alex.

Enjoy every day folks. Each and every day...

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Words can’t describe the hurt you feel for Alex, Moriah, Brianna, and the Stickley’s loss of Eli.

Rest In Peace Eli and thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this tragedy. God bless the Stickley family for facing adversity with such sincerity and grace as they continue to move forward each day since the accident.

 

[wrstlrev]

I noticed the Jesus Trained T-shirt that Alex wears also in Eli's room. I assume the Stickley family may have been a big part of his faith development. Prayers and well wishes for them and thanks to BTN for such an awesome tribute. This is a powerful affirmation for our sport.

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Not gonna lie, teared up a couple times during Alex and Eli. Really well done. Lots of really good, wholesome people dealing with a terrible tragedy the best that they can. Makes you root for everyone involved.

 

[Mendoza77]

a couple of things,talking about how alex was probably the more talented wrestler,but how he looked up to Eli. When Mo broke down sitting at the table.I did notice the blue bird got a mention.take your public service announcement and shove it.

Can you explain what you mean by blue bird / public service announcement? I don't get it.

 

[AFHawk86]

Can you explain what you mean by blue bird / public service announcement? I don't get it.

Stay tuned for the next edition of “who will be ignored,” presented by wasdt21.