The Gut-Wrenching Downfall of a College Football Star. Colt Brennan's Insane Story

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[@schnozberries6862]

I was Colt's LT at Saddleback where I eventually earned a scholarship to Syracuse. I can attest to the comment made that Greg Robinson (RIP) called him to inform him the president of Syracuse at the time Nancy Cantor took away his scholarship due to his troubles at Colorado. Colt was an amazing teammate at Saddleback and had a HUGE heart on the field and off. He is missed and will continued to be missed - RIP Colt.

[@alanfortune3092]

Well said....

[@user-gz6gl5lt5v]

gonzo is that you it's terry the center

[@wutangisforever2798]

Note to self, pulling out your wang is frowned upon…

[@awgawn7098]

Colt was a solid dude. Positive energy, always smiling and a great leader. always looked out for his guys. We played ball together at Mater Dei. (Almost transferred to Hawaii to ball with him again but an ACL injury halted those plans unfortunately) Bro had a cannon though, craziest release…he could whip that rock across the field. I was so proud of him during his reign at UH and his opportunity in the NFL. Unfortunately that accident was the catalyst to his health deteriorating, I don’t think ppl understand it was more than just CTE…it was so traumatic it resulted in severe nerve damage to his limbs. He dealt with spasticity, sometimes having muscle shakes or tremors and not being able to control it. It was so severe by the time I saw him in 2017, that the nerve endings in his feet were dying and he was walking around with a cane. Even from our conversations I recognized his cognitive health had diminished greatly. I remember wanting to break down in tears when I saw him in that state, my heart hurt so much to see my friend like that. I tried continuing to check on him periodically but after about a yr or so I stopped getting responses.Then fast forward 2-3yrs and I get the news from one of our close friends about his passing. It’s heartbreaking, I love the guy and miss him dearly, and think about him often. I wish stories like this wasn’t how he was remembered. Also his rise at UH was insane, the state of Hawaii basically gave him the keys to the city. When I would visit the islands he was treated like an A-list celebrity. We could go anywhere and do anything we wanted to out there. Unfortunately, this brought a lot of people around him that weren’t necessarily looking out for his best interest, a lot of yes men, ppl that didn’t care to check Colt or keep him accountable when he was getting off track. His Ex…the girl that was in the car with him during the accident was such a negative influence, just toxic and turned her back on him, just like a lot of other ppl did when she found out he wasn’t going to be her meal ticket. It’s sad.

[@rdrizzy1989]

that’s a shame man. i feel so sorry for this guy. so many comments talking about what a cool and humble guy he was makes it even more sad.

[@MatthewLum11]

I'm a UH alumnus and remember the Colt Brennan years like it was yesterday. He was a beautiful person who loved the Hawaiian Islands and all of us here loved him back. I do believe that this story is important to remember him by, though. Traumatic brain injuries are something that isn't discussed enough, not just for athletes, but in general. And like you said, Colt's girlfriend at the time disappeared after that, at a time when he needed the support the most. Uncomfortable and unanswered questions, but at least we are beginning to answer some of them. Rest in love, Colt. We miss you. 🏝️

[@adamgetzendanner]

I was stationed on Oahu from 2005 to 2010 in right before my 2007 deployment was the 2006 season for the Warriors. I’m from Cincinnati and I’m a diehard bangles fan. But watching the community support that team, especially that year, was insane. They love their warrior football, and their high school football just as much and maybe more. They don’t have proteins, so those are their heroes for the young ones to look up to. Little league, baseball, surfing, high school and college football Are huge on Oahu! It was so fun to be there Inexperienced, Colt Brennan greatness!

[@julianshields7338]

Completely ignored his sexual assault

[@kevinarthur8488]

Diehard bengals fan , but you can’t even spell the team name correctly??? C’mon man

[@Jimmymcnulty4]

“Dating all the way back to 2006”….shit that hurts

[@brettbanta2100]

2006, the new 1976

[@FlamingoSoda]

All together now…

[@reesbritton6623]

That’s how time works… 👍🏼

[@Justanotheraccount19]

@@reesbritton6623you missed the point… clueless

[@Everynamestaken69]

I was 16 damn 😳

[@yongwilson929]

I remember those years with Colt, I even sat next to him at the Aloha Bowl pregame dinner a few days before the game. He was a talented QB that fell into the wrong choices, he had all of Hawaii that loved him. RIP Colt we will never forget ‘you’! Mahalo n aloha

[@PopTartLee]

I forgot😂😂😂😂

[@13soulz]

Colt was well liked and accepted in Hawaii . He really helped the Hawaii football program along with June Jones accomplish a winning program. For those off us who saw him play and live his life in Hawaii he won’t be forgotten. RIP Mr Brennen Much Aloha to his family

[@F-CKDANSNYDER]

@@PopTartLeeyou’re not a football fan if you don’t remember colt….gtfo

[@dagrindzguy4250]

Colt was one of the most humble and down to earth guys around. He loved Hawaii, and Hawaii loved him. He played his guts out, literally and figuratively; many times puking on the sideline during games. RIP brother 🤙

[@madveteran7945]

Truly sad story. I’ve got a TBI due to a military injury. The one thing I do know is that I’ve never been the same since.

[@jesserobinson20]

If you don't mind talking about it, how do you handle that? Do you keep trying to get back to being who you were? Do you accept you're a different person now and try to be the best person you can?

[@madveteran7945]

@@jesserobinson20 what helps for me is to acknowledge that there are feeling that are potentially of an escalating nature to fight the urge to engage and to walk away from whatever it is I am doing. Trying to meditate helps. I also suffer from PTSD and have found that taking a cold shower or just even sticking my head in a cold shower helps to deescalate or to engage in anything hurtful to myself or others.

[@legless4767]

You are not alone bro. One day at a time. We got this 💪🏼💪🏼

[@madveteran7945]

@@legless4767 thanks, brother.

[@Joshua_Peller]

I’m so sorry bout that hope you are doing alright

[@nickpayne7267]

One of my favorite college football players growing up. Colt Brennan and those Hawaii teams, made me start paying attention more to the smaller schools. Hawaii, Nevada, and Boise State, were all super fun to watch in the 2000's and early 2010's.

[@treven21]

Kap before he became a woke douche.

[@Itachi.D.Dragon]

Especially that Boise State team that hit that Statue of Liberty play against Oklahoma with Jared Zabransky. Plus the Boise State team that had Kellen Moore as QB

[@eternalgamers10]

Facts, back in the NCAA football games I always picked either Hawaii or Bosie State 😂.

[@SirrPiper]

@@Itachi.D.DragonIan Johnson for the win! Running that play in NCAA to see it in real life was crazy‼️

[@bryandungee1029]

Yes they were… colt was throwing a gazillion times a game, accurate and dominant!!! I always hoped he got a real shot in the league to prove himself

[@rustytucker2499]

People don’t understand he probably started getting hit in the head at a very young age. Most players as good as him start playing hard core football at a very young age. Especially in those days!

[@howardcraigiv518]

He was the reason most Kids started paying attention to the smaller schools. Colt is a Legend in Hawaii

[@aqjr1975]

I'm from Honolulu and only saw Colt Brennan on TV, but met him for the 1st and only time in October 2012. After we moved into my inlaws rebuilt house, the door bell rang, I looked it was Colt. He lost his iPhone and was tracking it somewhere in our lane. I apologized and informed him we didn't see an iPhone, but check with the rest of the houses in the lane. Shook his hand and told him "I know who you are". He was modest, smiled and said "is that a bad or good?". I told him don't listen to the media, everyone makes mistakes, but what matters is how we learn from it and continue to live life to the fullest. He said thank you for saying that. I bid him God bless always as he left. I'll never forget that day. When he passed, I was so sad. Colt was Hawaii's best college football star ever. RIP Gunslinger 🙏🏼🤙🏽

[@luregraff]

what a sad ending. that last mugshot of him doesn’t even look like the same dude. you don’t even see life in his eyes anymore. sad, sad stuff.

[@DeionPuttonaddress]

U crazy. He looked great in that mugshot. Just a quick shave and he was good. Dude was handsome AF. STUD HOT AS A MF PAUSE 😮 just playing , he looked like isht

[@SergantLighting]

Thanks for this one. That 2007 season was magical and one of the best times watching sports I’ll ever have. He did so much for our school he is THE legend in Hawaii. Colt Brennan will always be my favorite player and he was every kids hero in Hawaii at that time. RIP Colt

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Don't ever apologize for Redskins. Redskins was a mark of pride for Native Americans. A logo based on a great Blackfeet cheif, based on an image by a Blackfeet artist, and ensorsed by the Blackfeet nation.

[@Mr.rock3t]

Says the white dude lol you don’t speak for them

[@donaldrobinson6298]

Bring the name back.

[@martinclarke2903]

Hail to the Redkins. Commanders suck as**

[@YAHUAH870]

Tell em bro.

[@MICHAELRay-ng9kt]

BlackFOOT ... you make me feel sorry for you because you will blame your typo and not your ignorance

[@fredpendergrass6960]

I can't believe it's been 20 years since Coult was around. Good show.

[@jpmnky]

The self esteem thing is a HUGE contributor to addiction and once you get on opiates it’s a BIG mountain to climb. Add a TBI and the guy had almost no chance whatsoever.

[@davidbarker8354]

I was stationed in Hawaii during the Colt Brennan years. That perfect regular season was amazing! I went to the game against Fresno State where he took a really hard hit and received a concussion. I also went to the last regular season game against Washington where they came back from 28 - 0 in the first half to win it 28 - 35. Amazing time for Hawaii

[@lanceweaver4830]

Colt is like a mythical figure in my house. My 18 year old son asks me all the time about how good was he really.

[@mustbemeech]

58 passing TDs in one szn especially in that era is insane

[@Harlantown]

“ in that era” hahahaha dude the game hasn’t changed that much since 2006.

[@naeemtull2026]

​@Harlantown it was more spread in those days, its actually more pro style now, because the dbs are more athletic

[@datdudecollins]

Did you really abbreviate the word ‘season’ by using ‘szn?’ What the fuck is going on in this world?

[@mustbemeech]

@@datdudecollins the fact that you care so deeply about my typing says all that is needed about the world. You’re a loser

[@julianshields7338]

That spread was ahead of its time

[@MatthewLum11]

Hey Matt, mahalo (thank you) for making this video. In Hawai'i, we don't have any professional sports, so UH Football is the only game in town. Colt Brennan is an icon in the Aloha State! He is a tragic story of how a collegiate athlete became a hero in paradise only to have it fall apart years later. Colt Brennan 1983-2021. Rest in love. 💔

[@MikeyMuse52]

Colt Brennan has a stud RB named Nate Ilaoa who was a stud and helped Colt a lot. Look him up, seriously a beast.

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Dude was sick

[@blamer26]

Spent some time with him in Seattle. Would love to let everyone know he had an amazing heart. Sweetest person I’ve met and I said that from the moment I met him. And could still throw that ball special. One love Colt.

[@oblivieon1567]

Just wanted to add this because I actually follow Indoor / Arena football. He was released by the Kiss because he failed the medical due to his brain injury, this was controversial at the time because he played in the CFL prior and passed their physical.

[@ChristianRocker]

Yes, I do remember that. He was trying to revive his career.

[@roccocasazza4145]

I remember the reality TV show on VH1 with the Kiss team and it sucked seeing Colt ultimately have to bow out of football.

[@oblivieon1567]

@@roccocasazza4145 I give the guy a ton of credit for continuing to try to make it work. Apparently at the time he was still working out and throwing. He was willing to play in the UFL, CFL, and AFL.

[@jimmytidort4753]

​@@roccocasazza4145😢

[@jimmytidort4753]

6 .m5,,🎉🎉🎉6.

[@seeyal6361]

I was in rehab with Colts backup their sugar bowl season like 12 years ago. He said that June Jones and the rest of the coaching staff expected them to play hurt. The team doctors were handing out painkillers like candy and prolly 80% of the team were addicted.

[@thecasualatvguy617]

Uga lit that dude up in the sugar bowl. The coach kept him in

[@seeyal6361]

@@thecasualatvguy617 it’s funny because he made it known that he was the one who threw the only TD they scored

[@thecasualatvguy617]

@seeyal6361 the rest of the team ran into a steam roller. That score was late when I'm sure many starters weren't playing as much. Mark richt wasn't going to go 63-3 on em. Uga was rolling that year and coukd have beat lsu

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

I can’t even imagine how many college and pro football players were duped into believing percs, oxy’s and whatever other painkillers they were handed were fine to take. Not only for masking the pain of whatever injuries they suffered from but the euphoria they were constantly experiencing while being high. Then, when your career in college or pro is over, the free handouts stop. Then what!? Must’ve been hell for athletes considering they’re now addicted to drugs, and their dealers(coaches/trainers) aren’t there to feed their addiction anymore.

[@thecasualatvguy617]

@EweCantHandletheTruth I knew one who went to pain management. Went to Clemson. Played a few seasons with the eagles. The league says for him

[@mikeinstinct4996]

I met Colt 3 times in my life... his top Wr is/was Devon Bess my older brothers teammate and good friend from HS. He would come out to Oakland and throw the ball around. He is a Hawaii legend and a good guy don't speak bad of him.

[@dreadrollin]

Devon bess was a beast. Even in Miami

[@emilegriffith1473]

Brooo Bess was that dude in Miami. It was so fun playing the Wildcat with Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams, and Bess was my solid slot guy Chad Pennington would hit over the middle like butter. Such a great slot receiver.

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Bess had some of the most underrated hands ever

[@Crussell04]

These bots in this comment section are getting out of hand Matt.

[@zambachoo]

Dude they are hilarious. It’s like what you see when it’s nominated for an Emmy and you see the reviews. 😂

[@michaelshawusa1]

#mattbebot

[@whotfareyou8139]

And one slept on thing about him, the drip was ahead its time. It’s even rare you see a mirror Oakley visors 20 years ago 😭😭

[@StanStacks]

Frfr

[@aunch3]

Not true at all visors were very popular back then because Ricky Williams wore one and he was the best RB at the time

[@KevinSorbo.]

Yeah young people have no idea what they are talking about ...

[@TennesseeTriStar]

​@@KevinSorbo.FACTS ! Oakley visors were a thing before oakley was even a thing ! These new gen have no idea ! I had a visor in middle school that was unbranded. My coach has so many of them. And they are NOT used for " Drip" its so people cant poke your eyes

[@jrameea]

At QB that is true, but a lot of cats had mirror or dark visors back in the day

[@NoFace-ke9pc]

RIP Buddy.

[@Itachi.D.Dragon]

Wow Matt you really took it back with this one. I remember watching him at Hawaii, hell the last time I even watch them play. Watched him light it up all year to break the record only to run into Matt Stafford and Georgia and get smashed….totally wasn’t expecting it to end like that

[@dreadrollin]

Knowshon moreno torched them in that game

[@adamallison3685]

Tennessee spoiled Georgia shot at a national championship that year

[@shepherd5234]

Not really, it was more Kirk Herbstreit. UGA was #3 in the BCS the last week and #2 lost but didn't get moved up because Kirk spontaneously made up the rule that if you didn't win or play-in your conference championship you couldn't play for the national championship. He has never took that position before or since and indeed abandoned it the very next year to argue for an Ohio State-Michigan rematch. Anyway, regardless UGA got it's revenge, and UGA's awful defensive coordinator from that game now coaches Tennessee's DB's, and he's doing his same stellar work. Can't believe Heupel retained him again.

[@adamallison3685]

@@shepherd5234 Kirk got it like that? Man I didn't know he controlled the BCS like that back then

[@shepherd5234]

@@adamallison3685 he's highly influential in the sport, always has been, don't think that's controversial at all. Bigger factor than a loss to Tennessee since we were ranked No. 3 in the BCS weeks after we lost to Tennessee at the time No. 2 Pitt lost.

[@chrismartinez5163]

Colt Brennan is still my favorite QB

[@NWSaint]

Will ALWAYS be my most favorite college QB of All-Time!!!!

[@RAHfishing]

He was a real one. One of the nicest guys you would ever meet. It’s was a sad downward spiral for someone who had a lot more life to live. Rest in Love Colt 🤙

[@ankhhaftukuhfu2322]

I met Colt back in 06 at nightclub, and i have to say he was very chill and extremely humble.

[@mustbemeech]

I root for those ppl the most, hate to see it

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

Just read the SI article on him that was published a few days ago. It’s pretty sad knowing how damaged his brain was. It’s worth a read if anyone is interested.

[@IRuiz805]

Where can I read it?

[@mattstakeontheancients7594]

@@IRuiz805 I googled his death and think it was the third or fourth result on google.

[@Cameraman4TheTrenches]

@@IRuiz805the internet is a marvelous thing you jus search what you’re looking for an you jus might find it 😂

[@cheehee808_]

I was a hs junior here in hawaii during the 07 sugar bowl run, we were all band kids and my friends who graduated HS that year got to go to the sugar bowl with the Hawaii band and i remember being so jealous of them lol. The 90s-early 00s were magical as a hawaii local and fan of the team. Colt was a cult hero here, used to be able to pack aloha stadium 50k full easy at our peak. Colt got done dirty by the league, feel like he wouldve killed it if he played in todays day and age. The coaches back then werent receptive of his playstyle but he was just ahead of the curve imo.

[@SL-kt2ep]

I remember watching him from the East Coast in those late night Hawaii games. He was great and that was one of the most exciting college football offenses in college football.

[@andrewseburg4095]

Matt, your storytelling ability is something special. We need more of these throwbacks.

[@peterkeigwin847]

Don't go Colt Brennan. Brain injuries can change ANYONE for the worst and thats scary AF...

[@michaelriddick7116]

Chrus Benoit comes to mind 😥😭💔💔💔💔💔

[@peterkeigwin847]

​@michaelriddick7116 CTE is a mfer dude...rip to the fam but his injuries definitely made him snap

[@luvsilly60]

Gets worse with time. My injury was minor.

[@DEEZ_CLANGaming]

Extremely sad story anytime someone loses their life young it’s horrible

[@Aaron-ed5xs]

This guy was electric, Hawaii would play at like 11pm my time and put up felt like 60 a game. Brennan could throw it EVERYWHERE. I feel like if he was coming out of college in modern times he'd do very well in the NFL now, tossing it all over the place. It felt like he could throw it 60 yards with no windup just flick his wrist and there it goes another tuddy

[@ImTheCrew]

I didn’t know Colt had passed away. Please don’t judge him for his addiction! I got addicted when I was 26/27 years old, a senior in college, which a scholarship to get my masters the following year. It can happen to anyone, with a simple bad decision.

[@mdavissq3d]

Man, thats so sad how brain injuries and scarring can really affect a person. I've been a Hawaii fan since 2001 with Timmy Chang and i thought Brennan was amazing. My sister had a brain aneurysm and had to get surgery, I had a brain injury as well and have a scar on the left side of my frontal lobe. She looks the same but obviously acts different and I am now epileptic and people around me say I do little things very differently, like ill burst out in laughter randomly. Learning Colt Brennan, one of my all-time favorite college QBs, had brain scarring too (due to non-football reasons) hits really close for me. Thanks for doing this deep dive into what happened to him.

[@Je5u5Freak69]

The impulse control/brain damage is easy to misunderstand. My friend has a similar issue and it can feel like people dont care to attempt to understand. I respect you giving Colt both grace and consideration. Great work 👍

[@travishanley808]

I was in rehab with him in Hawaii in 2020 and he died a few months later. He relapsed the day he got out of rehab when I was there and we all knew it was just a matter of time. RIP Colt Brennan! Love you man!

[@SosoJusticeWarrior]

That year with Colt was THE year in Hawaii sports...

[@JediMentat]

I was in my late teens when he took over at Hawaii. He was an absolute blast to watch. What a sad story.

[@MarieJimas-yj1kc]

Tragic story I remember playing as Hawaii on NCAA football with Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan and their Run n shoot spread it out throw it every damn down video game offense. I grew up with BYU and Utah in the Wac and dreading the trip to Hawaii to play the rainbow 🌈 warriors and the bows ruining plenty of BYU's highly ranked seasons

[@danferrantino8165]

Worcester is pronounced Wister lol I know. Graduated from Worcester Academy with Colt. Sad to see his decline and ultimate demise. Was a good kid in high school.

[@peterkeigwin847]

Really? I thought it was pronounced wooster

[@danferrantino8165]

@@peterkeigwin847 actually probably more of a wistah but yea. Lived here all my life

[@k.h.puffer9773]

Matt, just saw this video of yours. I've been watching your video's for a while now and I am always impressed with the amount of knowledge you have to share. This video touched me. The amount of respect and understanding you have towards his problems is truly admirable. I wish others across the world could see things from another standpoint instead of just classifying people based on one thing. Thanks for creating this. Peace!

[@duanekaaz3159]

Sad Story. But I Agree with you. Everyone Makes Mistakes.

[@jvisionsthepodcast]

To whoever see this messagesAsk Jesus to encounter you bro , God has greater things in store for you much more than what the world or the enemy can offer you. This also goes for anyone who reads this message.God bless much love ✝️❤️

[@jvisionsthepodcast]

To whoever see this messagesAsk Jesus to encounter you bro , God has greater things in store for you much more than what the world or the enemy can offer you. This also goes for anyone who reads this message.God bless much love ✝️❤️

[@baitken766]

I had classes with Colt at UH. He was a good kid and loved football.

[@Crussell04]

Do a video on Maty Mauk, one of the greatest high school quarterbacks ever who ended up having a not so great college career.

[@wiltonguillory974]

Matt Mauk? Not so great college career, he won a National Championship for LSU.... GEAUX TIGERS 🐅

[@Crussell04]

@@wiltonguillory974 Maty Mauk played for Mizzou.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

@@wiltonguillory974No. Matt Mauck.

[@drumagus2258]

he already did.

[@robertcharpentier6852]

I lived in Hawaii for 37 years after returning from just over two full years in Nam during the war. I was present for Colt Brennan's final season game in the Hawaii Warriors undefeated season against Washington, which the Rainbow Warriors won. Been here in California for 16 years now but will always miss Hawaii!

[@jafopt]

This brain damage happened against Georgia. Did you not see all the helmet to helmet hits in that game? He kept playing.

[@thecasualatvguy617]

I have that gane backed up on cpu. He got rocked that game

[@shepherd5234]

They weren't dirty hits, Hawaii just couldn't block UGA at all and Colt didn't have a chance. Hawaii shouldn't have been in that game against that opponent. UGA finished #2 and could have beaten anyone in that game.

[@jafopt]

@@shepherd5234 yeah and I have oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.

[@MaudeWhite-yc6ji]

He was THAT GOOOD.... RIP MY BROTHER

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

idk if its different now, buti played football from 2004-2008 4th grade until 8th grade and they used to run us so hard in practice. i was one of the younger dudes on my team first year and we'd be doing oklahoma drills running at a future d2 running back almost 2 years older going full speed and trucking everyone haha.. i had quite a few brain related injuries that you were called weak for not coming back into the game.. back spasms and the coach is just yelling and making an example out of you to the whole team!! full contact practice every single day aside from the day before a game. i think i have some lingering symptoms, i cant imagine playing through college and the pro's.. the damage is probably substantial. I revisited the Cullen Finnerty story and that scared me to death... dude was running from demons due to his brain injuries. My parents were so dissapointed i chose to not play football in HS and picked baseball instead. but looking back im glad it happened like that. if i played another year or two of football i think id be in much worse shape

[@kevinshepardson6587]

After my TBI, I was prone to drug addiction. I also became and alcoholic. I never had any substance abuse issues before the stroke. Colt had substance abuse issues before, but I can gurantee you that they became worse after his car wreck. Addiction and emotional stress are part of the ball game. Your identity is taken from you. You cannot understand how hard that is unless you have been through it.

[@georgekenny9606]

love these videos bro , keep em coming

[@Teddy_Howard.28]

Love these Videos Matt! Would love to see one Joey Julius the big kicker from a few years back. He was supposed to have a promising career and now he’s nowhere. Keep up the great videos best channel on KZbin!

[@billrehm3590]

Julius dad was my son soccer coach and he played with him. Funny thing was in high school he was a thin muscular kid with good speed. I don't know how he gained all that weight. Figured he was sitting in college and drinking a lot of beer.

[@MsRotorwings]

So, in other words he had a TBI, had one good season at Hawaii, had a problem with boundaries, and was an alcoholic and drug addict who just couldn’t seem to keep it together long enough to get help. Hundreds of thousands of kids play sports in college. A small fraction of those get an opportunity to go pro. If he had received therapy and treatment maybe he could’ve been an Assistant high school coach somewhere. Nope, he gone.

[@j33pfyn4tik6]

That "Fall from grace" thing is real. I had two friends that were highly sought after MLB recruits. Both suffered career ending injuries in AAA baseball (a shoulder and a knee). After a decade and a bunch of bad choices, they both died from drug overdoses. It was hard to watch and they both had great support systems, but if someone don't want help, you can't really do nothing but sit and watch them unravel. RIP Tom and Brad, I really miss you guys!

[@Handysoccersc]

❤

[@conniejackson4062]

Just want to tell you what a great job you did on this and God bless you for having Sympathy it is very unfortunate for that young man And his famil

[@snugzgiddens3238]

He took a beating in that UGA game. I was shocked they left him in. Kid had heart. That UGA team and 2012 were the best team we had in the Richt era.

[@billrehm3590]

They will always be the Redskins.

[@noelramirez1551]

You mean the commanders... grow the hell up and stop using racial slurs

[@Sky_Blaze]

HTTR

[@rawnbadillo9886]

I agree. I am a Steelers fan but IF I had a second favorite team it would be the Redskins...mainly because I hate the Cowboys and the Redskins had their number back in the day. Also they had cool uniforms, especially the helmet. Red Wolves would have been such an awesome name for them...Commanders doesn't sound cool at all.

[@Sky_Blaze]

@rawnbadillo9886 redwolves, redhogs, Hogs, WFT..any of those would've been better than Commanders

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

The redskins had the sickest logo in the nfl

[@joshskowron]

I really appreciate the creators down-to-wart approach to talking about a really challenging topic- without judgment, or without stepping on other people’s beliefs. Kudos dude!

[@BallWithWes94]

Ayee Big Matt since we're in this Era could you do "The Tragic Ending of Tyrone Prothro Career" it would also let the world see a piece of Bama before the Saban Era.

[@josephsalyers8405]

Remember those Hackenburg rookie cards? Ppl went broke tryna get one. Man, you did a great job on this video. This is my first time watching your content. Well done.

[@zambachoo]

I’ll be honest, I was smashed in college one time and someone had pressed a button on a floor below mine. So I got off the elevator, walked into where my dorm would’ve been and started using the bathroom, then started knocking on where my other two roommates door would be and then wondered why everything looked different and noticed the numbers were a floor below mine. I took off running to the stairs. So if it was exactly the same as his dorm I could see accidentally entering, however the rest is a bit much.

[@johnnyjohns3863]

There was a show called "4th and loud" Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from Kiss had a football team for a little while. It shows what happened to him and apparently he got cut because he couldn't pass the physical.... because of his brain injuries? Or at least that's how they made it seem on the TV show. I was just watching it the other day and my son asked me what happened to the quarterback. Crazy coincidences that you happen to do a video around the same time that we were just watching him on TV. Well done video by the way

[@cmac9503]

Being a Syracuse fan I had no idea he was almost going to play there. I remember watching him play and following his stats in Hawaii and rooting for him. I watched him during the preseason and being baffled how he was not going to be a starter somewhere. Very sad story, RIP Colt

[@rher1636]

Thanks for video. Good story for what can happen.

[@loyalbusse4864]

Some Stars burn bright only for a very short time and then are gone. The only thing is the remembrance on how bright He burned not how long. RIP COLT

[@tryagainb9669]

Seen a few of his college games and i was so so impressed, he put up massive numbers and if i am correct broke a ton of records

[@winstonknighton9282]

He was a phenomenal QB in college football. He was in the throes of success and later cursed with bad circumstances and bad choices which cost him his reputation and his life. RIP!

[@AlbinDavidN]

Great research , threw me back into that nostalgic timeframe of existence. You’ve only gotten better and better at delivering as time has passed 👏 I think it’s time to consider expanding towards topics outside of just sports . Maybe a second channel , never hurts to grow multiple platforms 💪.

[@johndavis5231]

My 7th and 8th grade teacher was the wife of Vili the Warrior, the former UH mascot, and knew most of the players on the team. I don't think she ever necessarily said anything BAD about any players, but she used to speak so glowingly about Colt. His downfall was nothing short of heartbreaking.

[@IsidroAFType]

I was stationed in Hawaii in 2006 and 2007. Colt was loved by everyone there. I saw him play an amazing game beating Boise State to win the WAC. I had high hopes for him in the NFL. Such a sad ending.

[@waynenix3898]

Oh my, if you want a story....The Streeter brothers out of NC, Jimmy and Steve, both played college ball UT and UNC and both lives were filled with tragedy, played against those guys from Mites thru high school and only managed one win, look them up

[@azzbender9825]

Best memories growing up we’re seeing him and UH at Aloha Stadium. Both him and the stadium are gone now.

[@alexzehr2284]

Great video man. I think one on bears wr Johnny Knox would be a really good story to cover

[@cuethenewt9375]

I remember watching him tear it up for Hawaii. Sad he wasn’t able to overcome his demons and mental health. RIP brada 🤙

[@thebigfreakingcat4292]

So sorry to hear about Colt's troubles. I remember his dominating days as a QB for the University of Hawaii. So sad! RIP, Colt!!!

[@bentorres4620]

I was living in Hawaii when they went undefeated. It was really exciting. This is so tragic 😞

[@D_LowBrown505]

Sad story for sure😢 Addiction is a MF! Thanks for respectfully telling his story without any personal bias, nonjudgmental, and emphatic to his struggles.

[@bucksatanII]

I remember staying up til 11 at night to watch Colt chuck the ball all over the place, those Hawaii games were a lot of fun to watch. RIP Colt

[@tadroid3858]

My son had three severe concussions wrestling in college, and he's never been the same. He finished school and received his engineering degree, but socially he's a much different person.

[@robertcharpentier6852]

I lived in Hawaii for 37 years and saw Brennan at the Aloha Stadium

[@YourGrannysThong]

You should do a video on Kareem Walker. He was the number one RB recruit in 2016, committing to Michigan. He has to be one of the most invincible top recruits ever. He pretty much went unnoticed in college.

[@brandonfifield4105]

Great video people forget how good he was back in the day

[@michaelwong7467]

Sa-Skaa-chah-won :) Not a lot to do and football is a big deal here. Always good to see ex college kids get their chance here. 3 down football is a fun game. Trent Richardson and Nick Marshall also made it here. Nick Marshall would be an interesting topic given what happened with him recently

[@808sirenz9]

06-07 UH Warriors era had us lit af back in the day. Saw Colt prior to the accident and he was like a celebrity out here. Then saw him after the accident and he was noticably mentally handicapped RIP Colt Brennan

[@k.c.gillespie1452]

I was never a fan of Hawaii football, but I remember watching their games because of him. He was a great college quarterback! I loved watching Colt Brennan play!

[@anthonyhall4427]

What you said at the end was deep!! I can relate on the small side of that,(childhood- teenage years) with being a prospect picture in baseball from a small town

[@omcritzy]

Some ppl in Hawaii will never forget him taking us to the sugar bowl. His accomplishments will stay remembered in Hawaii, and I hope we learn not to do his mistakes. I personally think he was using anything he could as a coping mechanism. Rest well colt.

[@endebtedone]

as someone who has suffered and deals with TBI from my time in the Army the easiest and best way to deal with it is by diet. there is proven scientific research that proves diet is the best way to deal with it. limit carbs and processed foods and even fasting. stay away from drugs and alcohol or at least limit the use. the absolute number one thing that helps is to not feel sorry for yourself and to seek out people that encourage you and want to see you be your best and will absolutely hold you accountable. you have to want to get better no matter what the issue is. it never too late to improve your life. it may not be the glitz and glamour of the gridiron but the lessons from the gridiron were preparing your for your next chapter.

[@michaelfeeney4550]

I wish he could have lived like a king in Hawaii and just took in the admiration for life. I grew up in So Cal and Colt was a legend. He really did become Hawaiian. RIP legend.

[@jjthejetgrad23]

lets go Matt! Football season maybe overe but not the STORIES!

[@jonathanbradley6709]

2006 was when Hawaii faced Alabama at Tuscaloosa. For some reason as a Bama fan, I remembered that game. Hawaii lost 25-17. The crazy thing about that game was that Colt Brennan almost had 100 more passing yards than Alabama's quarterback John Parker Wilson. Hawaii gave Alabama a little bit of a fit because of Brennan.

[@ladarionaustin2179]

I remember That 06 Season Colt Brennan had that Michael Vick Drip with the Visor 😎💯🔥🔥🔥

[@nativemrv19722]

Say it Redskins Redskins Redskins Redskins ...I'm Native american the name doesn't offend me..What offends me is changing it..I was a fan and now no longer support Washington...I am now a Seattle Seahawks fan because i know they aren't supporting my people any longer... I still run three or four Redskins groups tho...But HTTR forever..What may add about him Colt I loved him as a QB..

[@MikeFlava]

As a former college ball player, this is tough to see. This kid didn't get one offer out of high school and then went to Worcester Academy which is literally 20 minutes from where I live and he went on to get drafted by the NFL. So many athletes that reach that level and then are let go without reaching what they think their potential is, turn to drugs to get that high or mask the pain, and in this case it cost him his life. Fck fentanyl.

[@cyliemyrus]

RIP to him. The demons he was fighting must've been extremely heavy.