Tyson Gentry (official thread)

[timBUCK2]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tyson and his family.

[heisman]

I wish the Gentry family all the best, and I hope everyone keeps those prayer's coming!!! Unfortunately, it looks like Tyson is going to need an Adam Taliaferro type miracle. He underwent 10 hours of surgery last night and is basically paralyzed from the neck down at this point.

[Padraig]

Originally Posted by heisman

He underwent 10 hours of surgery last night and is basically paralyzed from the neck down at this point.

Wow, very scary. I wish him all the best and will keep him and his family in our prayers this Easter weekend (as well as the doctors caring for him).

[Yertle]

Wow...I feel like i'm going to throw up. Is the seriousness of the injury and surgery just speculation at this point, or is it confirmed? This is horrible.

[OSUsushichic]

Originally Posted by heisman

He underwent 10 hours of surgery last night and is basically paralyzed from the neck down at this point.

That makes me feel so sick inside. I can't imagine how Kurt Coleman must be feeling. Who would have thought a routine tackle could be life threatening. So sad. I really, really hope Tyson gets all feeling back.

[Tipdogusaf]

Man this just give me the worst feeling. I fell so bad for the Gentry family and I hope Kurt Coleman is not blaming himself.

[Folanator]

Originally Posted by Tipdogusaf

Man this just give me the worst feeling. I fell so bad for the Gentry family and I hope Kurt Coleman is not blaming himself.

I am sure thaT Tyson will be the first person to tell Kurt that it was not his fault and that he was doing what he wanted, playing football for the Buckeyes. Damn shame.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tyson and his family. God Bless.

[biobuck]

COLUMBUS, Ohio: Ohio State football player Tyson Gentry remains hospitalized at The Ohio State University Medical Center after suffering a serious neck injury during practice Friday in Ohio Stadium.
Gentry, a sophomore punter and wide receiver from Sandusky, Ohio, was injured after being tackled on a pass play. He underwent surgery Friday night and is currently resting comfortably with his family at his side.
“Ty is alert and in good spirits and is receiving the very best in medical care,” said his father, Bob. “My wife, Gloria, and I want to thank the wonderful team of doctors and nurses for all that they have done for him. We also want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We ask that you continue to keep our son in your prayers.”
“Tyson is a wonderful young man, who loves the game of football and loves being at Ohio State and following in the footsteps of his dad,” said Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. “Our players, coaches and everyone in the Ohio State Athletics Department family are praying fervently for his recovery.”
Ohio State spokesperson Steve Snapp will update the media as more information becomes available and in accordance with the Gentry family’s wishes.

[Padraig]

Originally Posted by biobuck

“Ty is alert and in good spirits and is receiving the very best in medical care,” said his father, Bob.

That is very good to hear...thanks for the update biobuck.

[daddyphatsacs]

Wow, stuff like this reminds you of how small football really is in the grand scheme of things. My thoughts and prayers are with Tyson and his family.

[AirForceBuck]

Originally Posted by heisman

I wish the Gentry family all the best, and I hope everyone keeps those prayer's coming!!! Unfortunately, it looks like Tyson is going to need an Adam Taliaferro type miracle. He underwent 10 hours of surgery last night and is basically paralyzed from the neck down at this point.

Who confirmed that? Because when you say, "paralyzed", the word permanent comes to mind and thats prolly the worst scenerio.

God bless this kid, just a shame to see something like this happens so close to spring ball and to ANY Buckeye.

[11bravoBuck]

I'm sure all our thoughts and prayers here at BuckeyePlanet and in the Ohio State community at large are with Tyson and his family. But I'm wondering if someone in the Columbus area can relay our prayers for his recovery to Tyson in person?

Also I think any talk of paralysis is premature and probably ought to be left to the doctors and to Tyson and his family.

[BuckeyeRyn]

goodness, I was hoping to sign on this afternoon, check this thread and find much more positive news regarding Tyson. Tyson and all involved in this tragedy will continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[BuckeyeRyn]

Originally Posted by 11bravoBuck

I'm sure all our thoughts and prayers here at BuckeyePlanet and in the Ohio State community at large are with Tyson and his family. But I'm wondering if someone in the Columbus area can relay our prayers for his recovery to Tyson in person?

I will most likely see someone tomorrow that will be seeing Tyson on a regular basis. I will share with him that everyone here at BuckeyePlanet is keeping everyone, especially Tyson, in our thoughts and prayers during this time.