dustinl15 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2007/1...57464987937.txt Purify's girlfriend killed in crash BY BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON / Lincoln Journal Star Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 - 08:33:08 am CDT Another tragedy has befallen Husker football player Maurice Purify. The senior receiver’s girlfriend, Reia Shapiro, died in a weekend automobile accident in the Los Angeles area, Purify said Monday. Shapiro was 20. Purify said the two had dated on and off for several years. She was a graduate of South Fork High School in Miranda, Calif., about 55 miles from Purify’s hometown of Eureka. According to the Pasadena City College Web site, the one-car accident occurred Saturday morning. Shapiro reportedly lost control of her vehicle on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena. No one else was injured. Shapiro’s father, Robert, owned a restaurant, and she had five siblings. She also was a good basketball player. Shapiro played for Pasadena City College last season and, according to the Web site, was hopeful of playing for the team again. Purify said he didn’t yet know his status for this week’s game against Missouri. “I don’t know if I’m going to go back home or not,” he said. It has been a tragedy-filled couple of months for Purify. After coming back from some offseason issues to earn his teammates’ and coaches’ respect, his brother Ronald Spears was shot and killed on Aug. 22 at the age of 29. Spears was killed when a stranger he was giving a ride to reportedly pulled a gun on him and demanded money. Spears tried to knock the gun away and run from the car, but was shot in the back. “Hopefully, he’s with me and will help me make those plays I wouldn’t be able to make,” Purify said after the shooting. Purify is second on the team this year in receptions, with 19 catches for 268 yards. A fan favorite for his big-play capabilities, he leapt high in the air to catch the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds of last year’s game at Texas A&M. He followed that this year with another game-winning catch, scoring a touchdown in the late minutes of a comeback victory against Ball State. Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 guy can't seem to catch a break, poor guy. My thoughts are with ya buddy Quote Link to comment
HuskerNCo Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My god, how much is one person supposed to overcome? Thought and prayers to Mo. Quote Link to comment
billdozer15 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 This is a sick joke right.............I mean how much sh*t can happen to one man. This is unbelievable. I really feel for the guy, i can't imagine what he is going through. I wouldn't wish this upon anybody.......well maybe Osama Bin Laden. Prayers are with ya Mo P. Quote Link to comment
bennychico11 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 wow....you're in our thoughts Purify Quote Link to comment
papersun87 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Wow, Mo is taking more than I can even envision. I'll be praying for you, Mo. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 It will be very interesting to see how he reacts. The 'dream scenario' is that he completely dedicates himself to practice, work and overcome. However I wouldn't blame the guy for just saying 'screw it' and be done. That is one tough year... Quote Link to comment
bethelbacker Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My prayers are with him.......what another horrible twist for the guy. I hope he perseveres. At times like this, who cares about football? I hope he does whatever is necessary for him to get through this. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Holy crap! This poor guy is going thru some seriously tough times. I'll be praying for MoPo Quote Link to comment
NU fan in Denver Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Wow. The guy can't catch a break. How much crap can happen to 1 person in the span of 4-5 months. Keep your head up Mo Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Do what you have to do, worry about football later, Prayers Quote Link to comment
timberghost Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My prayers are withy you!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Poor guy has a cloud hanging over him. Hopefully there is a school councellor that can help him out in addition to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment
Washusker Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 This is getting ridiculous. How much can one man take? Yes, he's made mistakes, but nobody deserves this. Quote Link to comment
admo Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 This is just terrible. I cant even imagine. My thoughts and prayers with him. Quote Link to comment
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