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Ted Ginn Sr. (official thread)

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Not too up-to-date on his surgery, but what kind of condition is it that he ahs? I know my brother went thru Hodgekins and I know it could have been me or my other brother (the shit is thru genetics) - I know the effect that a major illness can take on a family. Im just glad that the Ginn family consists of all Glennville and alot in Columbus!
 
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Ginn Sr. recuperating

Ted Ginn Sr., who has turned Cleveland Glenville High School into a state football power, remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment earlier this week.

Ginn Jr. said he's been speaking regularly with his father by phone, trying to keep his spirits up.

"I just told him I love him a whole bunch, and I know that makes him feel great," Ginn Jr. said.

"It's tough (not being there), but that's part of becoming a man. You can't run home all the time."
 
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Cleveland.com

8/22

Coach Ginn awaiting test results
Monday, August 22, 2005
Bob Fortuna
Plain Dealer Reporter
Glenville High football coach Ted Ginn Sr. is playing the waiting game.

In his first public statement after undergoing a surgical procedure six days ago, Ginn said Sunday at the hospital that he and his family are awaiting test results on a polyp removed from his colon Tuesday.

"We're just waiting to see what the doctors have to say," Ginn said while sitting comfortably in a chair outside his room at University Hospitals. "We haven't been told a thing."

Ginn, who turns 50 in November, went in for a routine colonoscopy the morning of Aug. 16. That evening, doctors removed a polyp during a procedure that lasted approximately two hours.

"I don't know how long I'll be [in the hospital], but I'm feeling good," Ginn said. "I just want to find out what's going on, get well and get out of here."

One thing is certain: Ginn said he will not be at the Tarblooders' season-opening game, slated for Friday evening against Mentor. Assistant coach Matt Chinchar is running the team until Ginn returns.

Ginn is uncertain when he will be able to return to coaching.

He said he has been taken aback by all the attention he has received since the news spread about him being in the hospital.

"I'd like to thank everyone for their concern and prayers, but I just do what I do for the city of Cleveland and for the kids of Cleveland," Ginn said.

And he's done it well.

The father of Ohio State University football standout Ted Ginn Jr. has built Glenville football into a program that is getting statewide and nationwide attention.

The Tarblooders became the first Cleveland Municipal School to qualify for the Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason playoffs in 1999. Last season, Glenville reached the Division I state semifinal game by defeating powerhouses St. Edward and nine-time state champion St. Ignatius.

It's the furthest any Cleveland school has gotten in any division.

"I really don't look at all the stuff," Ginn said. "All I can say is just keep praying and go on with life as normal."
 
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Friday, August 26, 2005

Glenville football coach leaves hospital



4:45 p.m.
BOB FORTUNA
PLAIN DEALER REPORTER

Glenville football coach Ted Ginn Sr. has been released from the hospital with a clean bill of health and plans to attend the Tarblooders' season opener tonight at Mentor Cardinal Stadium.

Ginn, who was hospitalized for a week after having a growth removed following a routine colonoscopy August 16, was released from University Hospitals on Tuesday. He received the good news the following day.

"The hospital called and told me I'm clean - no chemotherapy, no radiation," Ginn said Friday morning. "All I have do now is go for a follow-up checkup with my doctor."

The news brought tears to his eyes.

"The first thing my family and me felt was relief," Ginn said. "Then I cried, we all cried.

"We were prepared for anything, but now, it feels so good to know everything will be OK."

Ginn, 49, said he planned to watch tonight's game in the press box. The 7:30 p.m. game pits The Plain Dealer's top-ranked team, Glenville, against No. 4 Mentor. Ginn said his players don't know he plans to attend the game.

"We wanted to surprise the kids and that's why we didn't tell anybody I came home," Ginn said. "But I won't bother anybody while I'm up there because I don't need to.

"I'm proud of my coaching staff, the players, and have full confidence they'll do a good job."

The Tarblooders' acting head coach is Matt Chinchar.

Ginn didn't speculate when he'd return to the sidelines.

"I'm not weak or tired, but I'm still kind of sore and stiff," he said. "Me and my family would like to thank everyone for all their kind thoughts and prayers.

"Obviously, God answered every one of them."

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: [email protected], 216-999-4479
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