RIP Charles Rogers

[johnny2x2x]

Died this morning at age 38. He had been hospitalized for a couple weeks, not sure the cause. Was perhaps the best athlete to ever suit up for MSU, RIP.

 

[biggunsbob]

RIP Charles. Sad news. The dude was a helluva Wide Receiver.

 

[gotime909]

Sad, sad news

 

[turok]

Posted likewise on the NFL General forum, should have checked on this MSU Spartans first..whoops.

 

[Michchamp]

reports he had cancer & liver disease (link). sounds awful.

 

[SpartyNash]

I grew up near Saginaw, guy is a legend there in high school for football and track. Loved him at MSU when I was a kid, sad how his life completely unraveled and could never get it together.

 

[Spartanmack]

I grew up near Saginaw, guy is a legend there in high school for football and track. Loved him at MSU when I was a kid, sad how his life completely unraveled and could never get it together.

The hits keep coming - very sad news.


not sure who was a better raw talent, Rogers or Burress but Rogers didn't seem to have the same attitude/motivation problems. I remember Plaxico being unstoppable when he wanted to be but also remember him taking plays off and half-assing it in less meaningful games. It's been awhile but I remember Rogers being dominant every time he stepped on the field for MSU.

I was surprised when his career imploded almost immediately while Plaxico didn't ruin his until much later. Too many young kids get bad advice and make decisions they're not ready to make - I always wonder what could have been for guys like Rogers and Marcus Taylor.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...troit-lions-first-rounder-dead-38/2560815001/
Charles Rogers, former Michigan State star and Lions first-rounder, dead at 38.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...gan-state-detroit-lions-star-dies/2560725001/
Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/videos/sports...1/charles-rogers-remembering-life/2561889001/
Charles Rogers: Remembering the life of a star receiver.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...f-death-detroit-lions-matt-millen/2562777001/
Matt Millen remembers Charles Rogers for his big heart, not as draft bust.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolspo...gan-state-star-charles-rogers-dies-at-38.html
Charles Rogers, former Detroit Lions and Michigan State star, dead at 38.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolspo...had-cancer-and-liver-disease-friends-say.html
Charles Rogers, former Detroit Lions and Michigan State star, had cancer and liver disease, friends say.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11...-lions-michigan-state-fans-and-teammates.html
Charles Rogers remembered by Detroit Lions, Michigan State fans and teammates.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/highschoolspo...t-charles-rogers-didnt-know-he-was-loved.html
Former Saginaw, MSU great Charles Rogers ?didn?t know he was loved?.
Mlive

https://primary-cdn-shortstop.espn.net/abfff1c6-396f-42db-ac44-288c6b441247.png
Statement from Lions on Charles Rogers passing.
espn

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28058800/charles-rogers-former-lions-michigan-state-wr-dies-38
Charles Rogers, former Lions, Michigan State WR, dies at 38.
espn

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...es-rogers-dead-detroit-lions-first-round-pick
Former Detroit Lions 1st round pick Charles Rogers dies at age 38.
Tragic news about the former Detroit Lion.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/11/former-lions-wr-charles-rogers-died/
Former Lions WR Charles Rogers dead at 38.
LionsWire