MSU Student falls from video board at Davis Wade
A MSU student fell to his death from the south end zone video board at Davis Wade Stadium early Saturday morning.
At 1:30 this morning, a MSU junior climbed to the top of the video board where he slipped and landed on his head after falling approximately 18 feet onto a platform below. Very sad news indeed.
The south end zone video board is the one just in front of the M-club, not the new one built with the 2014 stadium expansion.
According to the report, MSU has had a number of issues in the past with students attempting to climb the video board for a view of the entire campus. Either as dares from others or for a personal thrill. Hopefully this sobering news will stop any future attempts.
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Friday night was graduation at Mississippi State, signalling the end of another semester and school year on campus. There was also a baseball game at Dudy Noble Field.
We’ve all been thrill-seeking teenagers and college students, but sometimes these things go a little too far. And in this instance, end in a tragic accident. It’s always important to realize no one is invincible, and never put yourself in a position where your life is on the line in an unnecessary situation. Most things in life are better in moderation – from adrenaline rushes to alcohol consumption. They are all apart of the positions you find yourself in on a daily basis.
Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with the family of this young man as well as the two other boys who were with him at the time. And that this never happens again.