Tyson Gentry (official thread)

[scarletngrey11]

http://www.theozone.net/

April 14, 2006 10:35 PM

Football: Several news sources including NBC 4 television in Columbus (WCMH) and and TV 10 in Columbus (WBNS) are reporting that the player injured at OSU's practice today is reserve punter Tyson Gentry. As of this time, there is no official confirmation of that by Ohio State officials.
The NBC 4 report describes the injuries as "serious" but does not describe the actual nature of the injury while the report by WBNS reports the injury as a head injury. There is no official statement by OSU as to the nature of the injury.

[BuckeyeKilla]

Man, this sucks.

Our prayers are with you Tyson!

[scarletandgrey]

Best of wishes to him and his family.

[crazybuckfan40]

Prayers go out to Tyson and family.

I wish for a recovery to full stregth.

[Steve19]

This kind of thing makes one go cold. Let's hope Tyson has experienced something that isn't too worrying and that he makes a speedy recovery.

[Catfish Biff's]

This is the most informative article out this morning. Get well soon Tyson.

Dayton Daily News

OSU receiver suffers neck injury, taken to hospital

By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
COLUMBUS | Ohio State sophomore receiver Tyson Gentry was taken by ambulance to Ohio State University Medical Center after suffering an apparent neck injury during Friday's football practice, several teammates said.
The walk-on from Sandusky reportedly had no feeling in his body as he was placed on a stretcher, then began to get slight sensations. He was running a crossing pattern when he was hit by freshman defensive back Kurt Coleman, a Northmont High grad.
The tackle looked routine to those who saw it.
"I broke on the ball real well," the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Coleman said, "and as soon as he was catching the ball, I hit him. I brought him down. I guess he landed on his head. I'm not exactly sure how he hurt his neck.
"As soon as it happened, we picked up the ball, and the whole defense started running. ? We looked at Tyson, and he was still on the ground. That's when I figured it was serious."
Coach Jim Tressel ended practice and canceled a scheduled news conference. He pulled the players together to pray, and then they received an update on Gentry's condition.
"They said he wasn't really moving," said junior linebacker Marcus Freeman, a Wayne High grad. "They said he had very little feeling.
"Coach Tressel said at first he couldn't feel anything from his head down. But by the time the ambulance got there, from the very top of his shoulder, he could start to feel. Hopefully, he'll get it back."
The 6-2, 165-pound Gentry is listed on the roster as a punter but has been getting a tryout at receiver. He had five punts in the spring game last year for a 35.8-yard average.
Freeman said the mood on the team was somber. "We consider ourselves a family," he said, "and when you see a family member go down like that, it's tough."
A school spokesman wouldn't release information about Gentry's condition, saying only that he was admitted to OSU Medical Center. An administrator there also cited privacy laws and refused comment.
The Buckeyes will hold their annual spring game at Ohio Stadium at 1 p.m. next Saturday.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2125
or dharris@daytondailynews.com.

[coastalbuck]

That's just terrible. I cringe when I read about these types of injuries to kids. He'll be in my thoughts. Get well soon kid.

[lvbuckeye]

agreed 100%.

[BuckeyeRyn]

May you have a full and speedy recovery, Tyson! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gentry family!.

[OHSportsFan9]

Thougths are not only with Tyson

but also with Kurt Coleman, it's got to be real tough being in his situation too.

[scooter1369]

Wow. My prayers are with Tyson and his family.

[Moose]

Our prayers go out to Tyson to heal completely,and for the family's feelings. Agree with you OHsportsFan9, for Kurt, Its gotta be hard on him as well.
Moose

[osugrad21]

Canton Rep

4/15

BUCKEYES REPORT
Saturday, April 15, 2006

GENTRY SUFFERS HEAD INJURY Friday’s controlled intrasquad scrimmage ended about an hour early when a player reportedly suffered a head injury and lost feeling in his limbs. The injured player, according to WCMH-TV in Columbus, was Tyson Gentry, a walk-on wide receiver and punter from Sandusky. Gentry, 6-foot-2, 165 pounds, was reportedly hit hard by two players and was taken off the field on a backboard. He was undergoing emergency surgery at a Columbus hospital. Head Coach Jim Tressel was to meet with reporters at about 5 p.m., but that was canceled because Tressel was with Gentry at the hospital. Friday’s scrimmage was closed to reporters and the public.

TODD PORTER


Dispatch

4/15

OSU FOOTBALL
Hit in practice puts player in hospital
Gentry might have serious head or neck injury
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Tim May and Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
<!--PHOTOS--> <table class="phototableright" align="right" border="0"> <!-- begin large ad code --> <tbody><tr><td> <table align="center"> <tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr> <tr><td class="cutline" width="200">Tyson Gentry, a walk-on who figured in the punting competition last spring, was working as a receiver with the scout team when he was injured. </td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr> </tbody> </table>
Tyson Gentry was in Ohio State University Medical Center last night after suffering what was believed to be a serious head or neck injury during a spring practice session yesterday afternoon in Ohio Stadium.
OSU officials would neither confirm the afflicted player’s name nor release any information concerning his injury or condition, per the request of his family, athletics department spokesman Steve Snapp said. A hospital representative said that Gentry was admitted just after 4 p.m. but could not give out information on his condition.
Attempts were unsuccessful last night in trying to reach the family of Gentry, a third-year walk-on from Sandusky (Perkins). Gentry is listed as a punter on the roster, but he has been working with the scout team as a receiver this spring.
According to several eyewitnesses, who asked not to be named, Gentry was running a pass route over the middle of the field about midway through practice when he was hit after catching a pass. He reportedly lay motionless on the field, and an emergency medical services team was summoned.
After about 15 to 20 minutes he was taken from the field on a stretcher, the eyewitnesses said, and transported to the emergency room.
Coach Jim Tressel canceled the rest of practice, releasing the team for the Easter weekend. Tressel then went to the hospital to be with the Gentry.
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound Gentry, 20, was an all-around athlete at Perkins. He was an all-conference receiver in 2003 as a senior. In the spring of 2004, he finished fifth in the 110-meter high hurdles in the Division II state track meet, ran the second leg on the 400 relay team that finished second and was on the 800 relay team that finished third.
"The kid is a heck of an athlete," said 2005 OSU kicker Josh Huston, who was not at yesterday’s practice. "During practices the past few years we kickers would go off to a side field sometimes and throw the ball around and he could catch anything."
The OSU coaches evidently had noticed
"This year they told him they didn’t need him to punt, but they asked him if he would work out some at scout team receiver," Huston said. "He jumped at that chance. He’s one of those kinds of guys who is willing to help the team wherever he is at."
Outgoing OSU fullback Brandon Schnittker also came from Perkins, knows Gentry well and last night said he didn’t really want to comment much.
"Tyson is a great kid who has always worked hard and has always done things right," Schnittker said. "Right now I’m just praying for the best for him."
tmay@dispatch.com

kgordon@dispatch.com

[Buckin' A]

That's terrible news. At least we know he is getting the best medical attention around. God bless him and his family.

[OSUsushichic]

That is horrible.

Speedy (and full) recovery, Tyson!