knapplc Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The violence in North O has now involved former Husker safety Tony Veland, a key player on the 1994 and 1995 Championship teams. Former Husker and NFL football player Tony Veland was shot Monday night near his alma mater, Omaha Benson High School. His injuries did not appear life-threatening, police said. Initial 911 dispatch reports described a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The shooting was reported about 9:15 p.m. Monday. Veland, 38, apparently was shot inside a Ford Explorer that had been peppered with gunshots, Omaha Police Sgt. Chuck Casey said. Someone in the area reported hearing about 10 gunshots at that time, Casey said. “He was extremely lucky considering the number of shots fired,” Casey said. LINK Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 That is crazy. Glad to hear he is going to be o.k. Quote Link to comment
Blaze1up Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Lucky it wasn't serious. I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Quote Link to comment
Pedro Guerrero Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Abdul Muhammad Quote Link to comment
Nebula Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Abdul Muhammad One of my favorite players, solely based on his play on the field. (Abdul had issues.) brent musburger would never reference Abdul without making sure to point out that he was shot in Compton. Greetings from the real NU, brent! (Do you capitalize your name? I don't.) Quote Link to comment
GMoose Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hope he'll be alright. He's one of my favorite old teacher's son-in-law Quote Link to comment
La Volpe Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My best thoughts and wishes to the gentleman and his family. People get shot anywhere in Omaha. Unfortunate regardless. I'm sure he will be all right. Had some really fond Husker memories of the guy. Quote Link to comment
HuskerBill85 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Abdul Muhammad One of my favorite players, solely based on his play on the field. (Abdul had issues.) brent musburger would never reference Abdul without making sure to point out that he was shot in Compton. Greetings from the real NU, brent! (Do you capitalize your name? I don't.) Wasn't he convicted of murder? Quote Link to comment
huKSer Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Lucky it wasn't serious. I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. "Bullet-butt" Muhammed? Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I think the footballer that had a murder rap was Rae Carruth from the sCUm team. Contracted to kill his preg g/f if memory serves me correctly. Little more wack than anything LP did. Loved the interception TV had during the CCG game against Florida and poor Danny W. GBR Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Abdul Muhammad One of my favorite players, solely based on his play on the field. (Abdul had issues.) brent musburger would never reference Abdul without making sure to point out that he was shot in Compton. Greetings from the real NU, brent! (Do you capitalize your name? I don't.) Wasn't he convicted of murder? I don't think so, but sounds like he did have a couple brushes with the law. Here's a nice trip down memory lane. SI Story Quote Link to comment
beanman Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I remember a Husker I think it was around the 95' season. I wanna say he was a WR from Compton LA with a name I can't pronounce. Who was shot in the ass. The man had wheeels and we would always joke about where that came from. Abdul Muhammad One of my favorite players, solely based on his play on the field. (Abdul had issues.) brent musburger would never reference Abdul without making sure to point out that he was shot in Compton. Greetings from the real NU, brent! (Do you capitalize your name? I don't.) Wasn't he convicted of murder? I don't think so, but sounds like he did have a couple brushes with the law. Here's a nice trip down memory lane. SI Story Okay, maybe I was wrong??? Anyone know if he was convicted? Another story Quote Link to comment
Pedro Guerrero Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 If he was convicted of murder I don't believe he is in prison anymore. Actually I'm almost 99% positive he lives and works in Omaha. Quote Link to comment
HuskersGJ Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Loved Veland when he played- He always seemed like a good guy. I'm so glad to hear he's alright and that this didn't end in tragedy. even though he's been "shaken", at least he's alive and out of the hospital! BTW, he didn't just play in the Super Bowl, he caused caused a fumble on a kickoff vs the Packers that was recovered by the Broncos. Quote Link to comment
zonaSker Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Abdul "bullet in the butt" was a pretty well known Compton banger. As far as Veland, well-I would say that there's more to the story. "About 16 hours before Veland was shot, his uncle, Steven L. Veland, 54, was involved in an incident in which a man was cut in the hand following a fight. Steven Veland was arrested on suspicion of felony assault and use of a weapon. The injured man, Anthony C. McDade, 56, refused medical treatment. The incident happened about 5:20 a.m. Monday at a home near 40th Street and Lafayette Avenue." http://www.omaha.com/article/20110615/NEWS97/706159880/1009#veland-has-surgery-after-gunshot Quote Link to comment
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