SIAP: Ex-Bama coach Mike Dubose hospitalized after accidental shooting

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Former Alabama coach Mike DuBose hospitalized after accidental shooting

Cassandra Negley
Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2018 7:54 AM

https://yhoo.it/2mLW7kd

DuBose, who coached Alabama for four years during the 1997-00 seasons, was taken to the hospital Monday after accidentally shooting himself.
Mike DuBose, a former Alabama defensive lineman and head coach, is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself.

The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, according to WSFA 12 News, when he was struck in the torso by a single .38 caliber handgun bullet.

DuBose accidentally shoots himself doing yardwork, per report
The Opp (Alabama) Police Department did not give details of how the incident happened, only denying media reports that it was the result of a hunting accident. The police said the Covington County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation, according to WSFA.

WAAO-FM spoke to some of the coach’s family members, who said he was using a riding lawn mower at his father’s property when he was struck by the bullet. The family said the gun was for protection against snakes.

DuBose reportedly drove himself to the emergency room at Mizell Memorial Hopsital in Opp, Alabama, where he resides, and was transferred via helicopter to a hospital in Dothan. He is recovering from surgery, according to WSFA.

DuBose coached Alabama to 1999 SEC title
DuBose led the Crimson Tide to the 1999 SEC Championship and a spot in the Orange Bowl during his tenure from 1997-2000.

He played for coach Paul “Bear” Bryant as a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1972-74. They won the national championship in 1973.

DuBose worked with high school programs in the area, according to WSFA, and is an Opp High School alumnus

 

[Across The Field]

Classic Cheddar Mike

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Just seen this account of the incident as well and is listed as a hunting accident.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...ms3b8rSmPxH/&usg=AOvVaw2YKNfpXxgtT533A2J5f3Iu

Former University of Alabama football coach Mike DuBose accidentally shot himself while hunting, WDHN reported.

The Covington County Sheriff’s Office said DuBose, 65, was transported to a hospital but did not say if his injuries were life-threatening, AL.com reported.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, DuBose accidentally shot himself once in the abdomen just before 2 p.m. Monday, WSFA reported.

BREAKING: Former Alabama Coach Mike Dubose is being lifeflighted from a hospital in Opp (Covington County) after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach this afternoon--believed to have non life-threatening injuries pic.twitter.com/w0Tv4G9hYH

— Jonathan Hardison (@FOX6Hardison) October 1, 2018

DuBose drove himself to Mizell Memorial Hospital in his hometown of Opp, Alabama. Then he was airlifted to a hospital in Dothan, WDHN reported.

 

[NolePride]

Just seen this account of the incident as well and is listed as a hunting accident.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...ms3b8rSmPxH/&usg=AOvVaw2YKNfpXxgtT533A2J5f3Iu

Former University of Alabama football coach Mike DuBose accidentally shot himself while hunting, WDHN reported.

The Covington County Sheriff’s Office said DuBose, 65, was transported to a hospital but did not say if his injuries were life-threatening, AL.com reported.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, DuBose accidentally shot himself once in the abdomen just before 2 p.m. Monday, WSFA reported.

BREAKING: Former Alabama Coach Mike Dubose is being lifeflighted from a hospital in Opp (Covington County) after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach this afternoon--believed to have non life-threatening injuries pic.twitter.com/w0Tv4G9hYH

— Jonathan Hardison (@FOX6Hardison) October 1, 2018

DuBose drove himself to Mizell Memorial Hospital in his hometown of Opp, Alabama. Then he was airlifted to a hospital in Dothan, WDHN reported.

Maybe he was hunting ants.

That would explain both stories.

 

[Cyder]

Sounds suspicious. Does anyone know where Don Cheney was when this happened?

 

[Dolemite censored]

Former Alabama coach Mike DuBose hospitalized after accidental shooting

Cassandra Negley
Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2018 7:54 AM

DuBose, who coached Alabama for four years during the 1997-00 seasons, was taken to the hospital Monday after accidentally shooting himself.
Mike DuBose, a former Alabama defensive lineman and head coach, is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself.

The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, according to WSFA 12 News, when he was struck in the torso by a single .38 caliber handgun bullet.

DuBose accidentally shoots himself doing yardwork, per report
The Opp (Alabama) Police Department did not give details of how the incident happened, only denying media reports that it was the result of a hunting accident. The police said the Covington County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation, according to WSFA.

WAAO-FM spoke to some of the coach’s family members, who said he was using a riding lawn mower at his father’s property when he was struck by the bullet. The family said the gun was for protection against snakes.

DuBose reportedly drove himself to the emergency room at Mizell Memorial Hopsital in Opp, Alabama, where he resides, and was transferred via helicopter to a hospital in Dothan. He is recovering from surgery, according to WSFA.

DuBose coached Alabama to 1999 SEC title
DuBose led the Crimson Tide to the 1999 SEC Championship and a spot in the Orange Bowl during his tenure from 1997-2000.

He played for coach Paul “Bear” Bryant as a defensive lineman for Alabama from 1972-74. They won the national championship in 1973.

DuBose worked with high school programs in the area, according to WSFA, and is an Opp High School alumnus

You don't need a chambered round doing low risk activities.

Condition 3 unless you are police or military or in an area that requires caution.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

 

[4down20]

So my wish came true, 18 years later.

 

[Camfantasy]

So my wish came true, 18 years later.

he's only about 7 miles from me right now if you want me to sneak in and pull the plug on his ass

 

[Erie Warrior]

Must have had a shitty holster or was Mexican carrying.

 

[NolePride]

he's only about 7 miles from me right now if you want me to sneak in and pull the plug on his ass

When did Dothan get electricity?

 

[Camfantasy]

When did Dothan get electricity?

2007

 

[Innermind]

 

[broncosmitty]

Sounds suspicious. Does anyone know where Don Cheney was when this happened?

His dungeon most likely.