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S/LB Tyler Moeller (official thread)

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Super news, it is very encouraging and at the very least shows that he should not have any real noticeable long term effects from the attack, even if he never is able to play football again. It would be absolutely awesome to see him don the S&G again though.
 
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Moeller won't try contact until fall

Fifth-year senior Tyler Moeller will not participate in contact drills this spring, the Dispatch has learned.

But that's not a bad sign for the linebacker/safety, who is simply taking it slow in his return to football following a serious head injury suffered in an off-field incident last July.

After being punched in a Florida bar/restaurant, Moeller fell and hit his head. He suffered a subdural hematoma, otherwise known as bleeding on the brain, and had holes drilled in his head and a titanium plate inserted in early August.

He wasn't cleared to resume working out fully until late January. The plan all along was to keep him out of contact in spring ball, so again, this is not a setback.

All indications are his recovery is going very well. But until he starts hitting in fall camp, nobody will know for sure if Moeller will play again.

If he does return, he likely would be a contender for a lot of playing time, either as a safety, an outside linebacker, or nickel back.
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Moeller won't try contact until fall (Blogging the Buckeyes)
 
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Its a good thing they are keeping TM out of Spring contact. Only time helps head injuries. My sons Hockey career was cut short after his third concussion. Those are scary moments. I can't imagine the trauma TM and his family experienced. My suggestion is for the family to buy TM a guitar. After my sons second concussion i did this and now he has his own Rock Band. He's living the dream!
 
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Moeller's playing status to be decided later
March, 30, 2010
By Adam Rittenberg

Ohio State defender Tyler Moeller will be on the field Thursday when spring practice begins, but a decision on his playing status likely won't come until late summer or early fall.

Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Heacock told ESPN.com on Tuesday that Moeller, who suffered a head injury after being assaulted last summer in a Florida bar/restaurant, will go through some running and individual drills this spring. Moeller played linebacker from 2006-08 but could be a factor at safety, a spot where Ohio State loses two multiyear starters (Kurt Coleman and Anderson Russell).

"He's going to be running around and involved in 7-on-7 [drills]," Heacock said. "He's not going to get in any contact. We'll give him a chance to heal a little bit more and just make absolute certain that he's cleared and fine before allowing him to get into tackling."

Moeller suffered a subdural hematoma in the attack and underwent a procedure last August to relieve pressure. He sat out the entire 2009 season. The man facing felony battery charges for allegedly attacking Moeller is scheduled to stand trial June 2 in Florida.

Heacock said the 6-foot, 210-pound Moeller emerged from spring practice a year ago as one of Ohio State's top safeties and "could be a piece for us there." Senior Jermale Hines has locked up one starting safety spot, but the other is open, with sophomore Orhian Johnson and others in the mix.

Moeller could be the answer if he returns for games. But right now, it's still a big if.

"From what I understand, it's going to be more of a fall decision," Heacock said. "Let's see how he does, and if he keeps improving like he is now, that's going to be a decision for our doctors to see if he can get the clearance."
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Moeller's playing status to be decided later - Big Ten Blog - ESPN
 
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OSU notebook: Moeller back but in restricted role
Friday, April 2, 2010
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

On the first day of spring drills for the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes, it was obvious that Tyler Moeller has not given up on playing college football again.

He suffered a fractured skull and a serious brain injury when he was punched while on a Florida vacation with his family last July. He sat out the 2009 season, and his football career was thought to be in serious jeopardy.

But yesterday, he was running around wearing a helmet, shorts and a jersey, just like the other Buckeyes in the no-full-contact session. Moeller, a safety, will be limited for the rest of the spring - his blue pullover jersey designated him as not ready for full contact - but at least he wasn't having to stand around and watch.

"I think it's a blessing," said defensive tackle Dexter Larimore, a close friend and roommate of Moeller. "He's a tremendous guy, and the thing that happened to him is something terrible. I think that guy should have to go to jail for a long time (the trial is pending), or at least pay a lot of money, because Tyler is a great kid. He's got a great personality, great morals.

"And it's really nice to see him out here being able to practice and hopefully getting ready for next (season)."

Moeller's involvement is restricted, or as coach Jim Tressel said, "He'll get a lot of work, but he won't get the flat-out live (contact) stuff."

Simply being able to participate lets Moeller re-acclimate to "the moving around and the natural bumps that happen," Tressel said. "As long as he goes with that and the running part without any incident, I have high expectations."

Nothing has been promised for the fall, but Tressel said he has no qualms about Moeller giving it a shot.

"You know him. He loves football," Tressel said. "But we are going to be very conservative."
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OSU notebook: Moeller back but in restricted role | BuckeyeXtra
 
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Not to be Debbie Downer here but.....

All the updates are very encouraging, however, I don't know if I'm alone with my opinion but Tyler tackling 240lbs Running backs and hitting 300+ O-lineman just seems pretty sketchy too me. Obviously, this kid LOVES football and plays at 100mph. Furthermore, all accounts of his character are as a humble, level headed young man. His story is so gut wrenching.

I'm just glad he is at Ohio State with Tressel for a coach. Just don't want this to turn out even more tragic.

Just saying...


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Tressel Optimistic on Moeller?s Return
By Brandon Castel

For all the hoopla surrounding the start of spring football, there was one sight that transcended the game.

Amidst the emergence of Terrelle Pryor, the return of Cameron Heyward and the usual hustle and bustle of good old fashion spring competition stood a familiar face.

He had been in this place before, but not for some time.

The last time Tyler Moeller was on a football field with his Ohio State teammates he was vying for a starting linebacker spot.

A lot has changed since then.

When the Buckeyes opened spring camp Moeller found himself working with the backup safeties. It didn?t matter. Just being out there was defying the odds.

?You know him, he loves to play football,? OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel said of Moeller, who suffered a subdural hematoma when he was knocked unconscious at a bar by Ralph Gray Decker last July.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Possibly the darkest moment of Tyler Moeller's 22 years came when a doctor told him he'd never play football at Ohio State again.
It came not long after he had been punched in a Florida bar last summer while on vacation with his family. He had a fractured skull and a serious brain injury. At least one specialist said it was the end of his playing days.



"It was definitely a scary moment," Moeller said Wednesday. "Football is my life. I've been playing it so long. It's hard to imagine my life without it. Being at the peak of your career and having someone tell you you can't play football again -- and everything has worked up to this -- is definitely hard."
Moeller has returned to the game. He hasn't experienced contact, but the junior from Colerain High School in Cincinnati has participated in spring drills that will end with Saturday's annual intrasquad scrimmage at Ohio Stadium.
A versatile defender who came to the Buckeyes as a linebacker but is now considered a hybrid defensive back in nickel and special situations, Moeller won't play in the scrimmage. But he's happy just to be back around his teammates and to be past those dark moments of doubt.


"Physically? I feel really good," he said. "I feel like I'm getting back to where I was a year ago, getting all the kinks and the rustiness out. My head feels great. I could do anything now except hit. My progress is going good."
His presence has been reassuring to his teammates and Ohio State's coaches.
On the first day of spring workouts, defensive lineman Dexter Larimore got emotional when he was asked about seeing Moeller back on the field.
"I think it's a blessing," he said after seeing Moeller, one of his best friends and a roommate. "He's a tremendous guy. It's inspirational. It's definitely nice to see a guy come out and be able to run around, going through what he did."


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Ohio State's Tyler Moeller ready to return from fractured skull, brain injury - ESPN
 
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