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S/LB Tyler Moeller (official thread)

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Moeller out for year; offensive line nearly set?

Just got back from watching OSU practice this morning. I'll have some observations, but first, here are highlights from Jim Tressel's post-practice news conference:

-- Tyler Moeller will be out for the season. Tressel confirmed that, and said at one point, he was worried Moeller's career might be over. Now it appears he could come back next season.

Tressel did not address any details of what happened, but he did strongly suggest that Moeller was not at fault in any way.

A quick summary of what we know, based on talking to various sources:

Moeller and several family members are in a bar in Florida. Moeller gets sucker-punched, falls and hits his head. Although nothing is immediately wrong, upon returning to Ohio the following week, he suffers a seizure and is hospitalized. There, a surgical procedure is done, involving drilling two holes in his skull to relieve pressure on his brain. He was released Monday and is home resting in Cincinnati.

It also appears that whatever conflict Moeller was involved in had nothing to do with football or the fact Moeller attends OSU.
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Moeller out for year; offensive line nearly set? (Blogging the Buckeyes)
 
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Updated: August 11, 2009
Tressel expects Moeller to play again
By Adam Rittenberg
ESPN.com

Ohio State junior linebacker Tyler Moeller will miss the 2009 season because of a head injury sustained on a family vacation, Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday.

Tressel told reporters in Columbus that he originally feared Moeller would not play football again but now expects the junior to rejoin the team sometime in the future.

A source close to the Ohio State program told ESPN.com that Moeller was in Florida with family members when he was punched at a bar/restaurant and fell and hit his head. He was not immediately hospitalized but suffered an apparent seizure last week and was admitted to the hospital for tests.

The source said Moeller's attacker has been identified and likely faces charges.

"From what I gather, Tyler didn't have much to do with what happened," Tressel told reporters. "Would I be privy to talk about the whys and the wherefores? No, because there are extenuating circumstances that are ongoing. Needless to say, it's unfortunate."

Moeller, a projected starter at outside linebacker, was released from OSU Medical Center on Monday and is home in Cincinnati recuperating. A source close to Moeller told ESPN.com the player is doing "extremely well" after undergoing a procedure this weekend to relieve pressure on his brain.
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Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel says Tyler Moeller will not play this season - ESPN

Jim Tressel confirms that Ohio State linebacker Tyler Moeller is out for the season
by Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer
Tuesday August 11, 2009

http://videos.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/2009/08/ohio_state_coach_jim_tressel_t.html

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel confirmed after the Buckeyes' practice this morning that junior linebacker Tyler Moeller is out for the season after suffering an injury over the summer.

"I'm not betting on this year, to be back playing," Tressel said after practice, the second of the preseason. "There was a moment where I was nervous about he may not play [again] and he loves this game."


Tressel would not get into specifics, but a source confirmed several reports that Moeller was injured in July during a family vacation to Florida. Moeller, who reportedly hit his head, was hospitalized at Ohio State Medical Center over the weekend before being released on Sunday.

There have been unconfirmed reports that Moeller was punched from behind, and when asked if Moeller may take legal action, Tressel danced around the topic but didn't rule it out.

"I guess you'd have to leave that up to the legal people," Tressel said, "but in this country, yes. I wasn't there and I try never to play judge and jury and get involved, but we all have our legal rights."
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http://www.cleveland.com/buckeyeblog/index.ssf/2009/08/jim_tressel_confirms_that_ohio.html
 
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As for Moeller, a fourth-year junior from Cincinnati, Tressel was able to find positives in his situation.

"I'm not betting on this year, but (betting he'll) be back playing," Tressel said. "There was a moment where I was nervous he might not play (again), and he loves this game. The good news, from what I understand, is if he continues to move the way he is, he will be able to be back with us. It won't be soon."

Citing confidentiality rules, Tressel danced around the specifics of Moeller's injury.

Sources have said Moeller was sucker-punched while standing in a restaurant with his sister, and that he fell and struck his head.

"From what I gather, Tyler didn't have much to do with what happened," Tressel said. "Beyond that, I really can't say any more."

The severity of the injury did not manifest itself until he returned to Columbus, the sources added, when fluid built up around his brain. He reportedly had to undergo surgery to relieve that pressure.

Moeller was released from the Ohio State Medical Center on Monday but was not with the team yesterday. He was expected to contend for a starting job at linebacker after he had paid his dues with a selfless approach to special teams and special roles with the defense.

He also had put in a strong summer of work, Tressel said, citing the "Top Ten Tenacious" list of players posted daily by the strength and conditioning staff.

"He was a guy who was up there at No. 1, 2 or 3 it seemed like every time I walked by," Tressel said.

Now his football career is on hold -- for at least a season.
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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : Summer projects fill Tressel's plate
 
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Classy move from Tyler's Mom. This should also end any speculation on what happened. She mentions that he spent several days in a Florida ICU.

Here's hoping for a full recovery.

Official.site

A "Thank You" from the Moeller Family

On behalf of the Moeller family, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of concern, well wishes and prayers that Tyler and our family have received over the past few weeks. I also would like to share a summary of the events.

We were on a family vacation in Florida, celebrating his grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary following the end of the OSU summer quarter. On the first evening of vacation, Tyler was with several family members, including his uncle at a popular restaurant/bar; it was there that Tyler was assaulted. He never saw it coming and did nothing to provoke it, which is substantiated by neutral parties. The subject was immediately arrested and the case is currently in the hands of the State Attorney's Office.

Tyler received immediate medical attention for a head injury suffered as the result of the assault, was admitted in to the emergency room and spent several days in a Florida ICU unit. We're very appreciative of the care that we received there.

Once back in Columbus, Tyler followed up with additional medical treatment which resulted in a decision last Friday to admit Tyler to University Hospital for surgery that was performed early Saturday morning. The surgery was very successful and Tyler was released on Monday. He is now at home recuperating and hopes to return to Columbus shortly.

We are so thankful for the amazing care that we have received from the our Buckeye family, including the entire Ohio State football office, trainers and coaching staff, OSU doctors, neurosurgeon Dr. Chiocca, and everyone at the University Medical Center.

We are most happy to report that Tyler is doing extremely well and chomping at the bit to get going again. We fully expect him to be on the field again - we are just not sure of the time frame. Thank you all! GO BUCKS!!

Amy Moeller, Tyler's mom
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OCNut;1515498; said:
Among other things, I hope one of the punishments for the turd who is responsible for the assault will be to help clean up the Shoe after every home game.
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Clean up the 'Shoe?, heck I think they should bring the bum to that hoot & holler drill (or whatever its called) which is basically an excuse of the OSU players to hit each other as hard as they can. Let the guy go up against Gibson, Heyward, Hines, Rolle, etc.; and let them show 'em how angry they are about him assaulting one of their teammates. You would have to give the guy pads and a helmet, otherwise you may as well call it the death penalty :biggrin:.
 
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Clean up the 'Shoe?, heck I think they should bring the bum to that hoot & holler drill (or whatever its called) which is basically an excuse of the OSU players to hit each other as hard as they can. Let the guy go up against Gibson, Heyward, Hines, Rolle, etc.; and let them show 'em how angry they are about him assaulting one of their teammates. You would have to give the guy pads and a helmet, otherwise you may as well call it the death penalty :biggrin:.
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Screw that. Tyler didn't have pads and a helmet on when he was attacked, why should his attacker get that benefit?

Hammurabi's law.

I am very glad to hear that Tyler is doing well, as head trauma is a very serious injury. Hopefully we get to see him back on the field in S&G in the future!!:osu:
 
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Surgery

This is just a guess on my part but I am thinking Tyler may have needed a shunt inserted in order to relieve pressure in his head. This would explain seizures as well as only being in the hospital for 3 days after brain surgery.

Again this is only a guess on my part but I think it is a good one and thought somone else might be able to speculate on if people are able to play contact sports with shunts.
 
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It will disgust me if during the trial the prosecuting attorney asks the defendant why he allegedly attacked Tyler and the defendant responds with "I don't know why."

A lot of people never take responsibility with poor choices in their lives and say they don't know why they did something. The other course of action is to blame the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

I really hope there are no lingering effects on Tyler's daily life and he's getting the best available care at the OSU Medical Center, which is a good thing.
 
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