Thunder Collins

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Thunder Collins (born September 17, 1979) is a former running back for the Montreal Alouettes after playing 3 seasons at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He played one game for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 2003.[1][2]

In August, 2009, Collins was convicted of 1st-degree murder. Later, Collins was found guilty of attempted 2nd-degree murder. Although Collins maintains his innocence, he has been sentenced to life in prison. His attorney's motion for a re-trial was denied in 2012.[3][4]

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  1. ^ Thunder Collins sentenced to life in prison. Associated Press via Lincoln Journal Star, 2009-11-13.
  2. ^ "Un ancien Moineau coupable de meurtre". RDS. Collins a disputé un match dans l'uniforme des Alouettes en 2003. (translation: Collins played one game for the Alouettes in 2003.)
  3. ^ "Former Nebraska football player denied new trial". KETV. May 11, 2012.
  4. ^ "Former Nebraska RB Collins gets life in prison". ESPN.com. November 12, 2009.

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