Sam Mills passes on

Primetime42 · Post by **Primetime42** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:29 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2040015

Just figured I'd be the one to post it even here...this guy was actually one of my mentors and played a part in me going to the school I'm at now. Hands down greatest in the history of little Division III Montclair State.

Rest in Peace "Slammin'" Sam Mills. :cry:

terps and skins · Post by **terps and skins** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:57 pm

A class act on and off the field. Great Player. RIP.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:05 pm

He fought hard to beat cancer, but unfortunately lost. Best wishes for his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

washington53 · Post by **washington53** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:22 pm

R.I.P. Sam...
I hope his family hangs in there

SKINZ_DOMIN8 · Post by **SKINZ_DOMIN8** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:25 pm

sad....so sad.....g.b.

carolinakat · Post by **carolinakat** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:38 pm

R.I.P. #51

carolinakat · Post by **carolinakat** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:39 pm

carolinakat · Post by **carolinakat** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:40 pm

R.I.P. #51 :cry:

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:28 pm

Great plater, better person may you R.I.P SM

redskindave · Post by **redskindave** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:33 pm

R.I.P. Sam, Good Bless him and his family

redskindave · Post by **redskindave** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:34 pm

God bless

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:11 pm

I saw this on the NFL Network and I began to tear up a little bit. The man is too young to die.

I had the pleasure to meet him before the Redskins-Panthers game in 2001. All I had to do was say "Mr. Mills, Mr. Mills! Can I have your autograph?" and he walked over to the sideline and signed my program for me, even though I was wearing a Redskins jersey and a hat. I asked him why he wasn't a member of the Saints coaching staff and he said something along the lines of "they didn't need me." I also told him I had a picture I drew of him but I forgot to bring it. He said to mail it to the Panthers main office and he would sign it. I mailed it but never got it back.

It didn't matter too much but I was still glad to meet such a nice and classy individual. I'm sad to see him go. Rest In Peace Sam. :cry:

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:30 pm

I distinctly recall that intercepted shovel pass against the Jets.
A great player, and those in the know say, a great man.
Intestinal cancer is no way to go, but he fought the good fight.
RIP, Sam Mills.

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:33 pm

Very sad news. I watched him this season and you always hope for the best - he seemed to be putting up such a good fight.

45 - my age. Too young is right Jake.

R.I.P Mr. Mills

Clinton Portis · Post by **Clinton Portis** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:16 am

R.I.P Sam Mills...

Best Wishes to his family.

gibbsfan · Post by **gibbsfan** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:54 am

rip sam. he was one of the best on and off the field.

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 10:38 am

Great man! RIP Sam.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 11:40 am

This is so sad - I remember Jake carrying on the conversation with him. What a nice guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Hogfather · Post by **Hogfather** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:39 pm

One of my favourite under sized, big play, big heart guys.
My prayers go out to his family and friends.

R.I.P Sam Mills