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Tyson Gentry (Official Thread)

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Our rehab. facility is one of the best in the country. Tyson will recieve excellent care there. I wouldn't read to far into that however. This means that Tyson is medically stable enough to be transfered to rehab, not that he is ready to rehab. I am sure they will begin with very simple tasks to begin with in hopes of moving forward everyday. Still great to hear that he is coping well with his unfortunate situtuation.
 
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Dispatch

4/27/06

Gentry is moved to rehab facility

Thursday, April 27, 2006

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Injured Ohio State football player Tyson Gentry has been moved into OSU Medical Center’s rehabilitation facility and is continuing to make progress, coach Jim Tressel said yesterday.

Gentry, a punter/receiver, suffered a serious spinal cord injury when he was tackled and fell awkwardly during practice April 14. He had two surgeries and has been in University Hospital, but he recently moved to Dodd Hall.

Dodd Hall houses the rehabilitation program and specializes in brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes and orthopedics.

"I saw him (Monday)," Tressel said. "Moving over to Dodd Hall is a good sign. He’s making progress and taking the next step in his road back."


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OZone

4/28

Football
Statement from the Parents of Tyson Gentry
OSU Press Release ​
Bob and Gloria Gentry, the parents of injured Ohio State football player, Tyson Gentry, issued the following statement Friday evening:​

“First of all, we want to thank the entire Buckeye Nation for an unbelievable outpouring of support. The cards, letters and care packages that Ty has received have been very uplifting for him. Specifically, our family wants to thank Coach Jim Tressel and his coaching staff, along with the medical and training staff, for all that they have done.
“Ty has been moved to Dodd Hall where he is undergoing a rigorous rehabilitation program. Our family takes great comfort in knowing that he is in the care of a wonderful team of therapists. Ty is able to move his arms and there are some other signs that are encouraging. But we know this is a long, difficult recovery process and we literally have to take it one day at a time.
“As this process continues, we ask everyone to keep Ty in their thoughts and prayers.”

Tyson Gentry, a sophomore from Sandusky, Ohio, suffered a neck injury April 14 during a practice session in Ohio Stadium. He was transported to the Ohio State Medical Center and has since undergone two surgical procedures. He was transferred to Dodd Hall earlier this week.
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Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Gentry for the update on Ty's condition.

These spinal cord things are tough. From a personal experience, my mom broke her neck 15 years ago liertally by falling down in the shower. Was paralyzed frrom the waist down for about 2 weeks while she laid in the hospital for 14 straight days on her back with 20 pounds of weights hanging off the back of her head to stabilize. To this day I don't know how she did it. Think about that. Laying on your back with no movement allowed for 14 days? Mom gets eternal kudo's for that one. Spinal fusion was then followed by 6 months in the Halo brace which thankfully she was able to walk around with. Today, she is just fine, as she has been pretty much since shortly after her injury, and this was to a woman of 5'2" and about 275 pounds.

Tyson certainly has a long road ahead. The only thing that scares me is that the surgeries were done so quickly after his injury. Would lead me to believe that it is a very delicate situation but not necessarily a "no-win." I think the fact that he is a young, well conditioned athlete will contribute greatly to his ultimate recovery.

Hope the Gentry's grasp the corny old "One Buckeye Down-All Buckeyes Down" theme, and realize that it's not "corny" or "old." In the Buckeye family at this moment, Tyson Gentry means as much to me as how many of our kids go 1st round tomorrow, or who leads our team in any offensive or defensive category next year.

Kick it's ass Ty. The "sea of scarlet and gray " behind you is Tsunami-like.
 
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I think the prognosis on Tyson is the number 1 priority. I'm completely excited for the next several months for the Buckeye football program, but the best news would be to hear that Tyson is doing well. It's great to hear that everyone has been giving their support.
 
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well, while we still don't know that many details, the fact that he can move his arms is very encouraging. If he can indeed function his arms and atleast move his upper body for now, then it is already not the worst case scenario that it could be.
 
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This is encouraging news. There is reason for hope and it is still possible that he will make more encouraging progress down the road. Little by little. Day by day.

We're behind you Tyson!
 
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WoodyWorshiper said:
Hope the Gentry's grasp the corny old "One Buckeye Down-All Buckeyes Down" theme, and realize that it's not "corny" or "old." In the Buckeye family at this moment, Tyson Gentry means as much to me as how many of our kids go 1st round tomorrow, or who leads our team in any offensive or defensive category next year.

Kick it's ass Ty. The "sea of scarlet and gray " behind you is Tsunami-like.
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Well said, Dubs.
 
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Dispatch

4/29

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL
Gentry family thanks OSU fans for support
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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The parents of injured Ohio State player Tyson Gentry yesterday expressed gratitude for the support he has received, while also appearing to acknowledge their son has not recovered movement in his lower body.
Bob and Gloria Gentry issued a statement through OSU last night. It was their second public comment since Tyson, a punter/receiver, suffered a crushed vertebra during an April 14 scrimmage in Ohio Stadium when he was tackled and fell awkwardly.
"First of all, we want to thank the entire Buckeye Nation for an unbelievable outpouring of support," the statement read. "The cards, letters and care packages that Ty has received have been very uplifting for him. Specifically, our family wants to thank coach Jim Tressel and his coaching staff, along with the medical and training staff, for all that they have done."
Tyson Gentry is involved in a rehabilitation program at Dodd Hall, part of the OSU Medical Center. He was moved there earlier this week after spending 10 days in University Hospital, where he underwent surgeries on April 14 and April 17.
"Our family takes great comfort in knowing that he is in the care of a wonderful team of therapists," the Gentrys said. "Ty is able to move his arms and there are some other signs that are encouraging. But we know this is a long, difficult recovery process and we literally have to take it one day at a time.
"As this process continues, we ask everyone to keep Ty in their thoughts and prayers."
Gentry is a walk-on from Sandusky Perkins High School. The third-year sophomore competed with A.J. Trapasso for the punting job last spring, and was practicing at receiver this spring.
 
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Let's not post assumptions on the board, especially when they are wrong. My parents are friends with some people who are close to the Gentrys, but out of respect for the Gentry family I will not post any updates. Let's just keep Tyson and his family in our thoughts and prayers and let the doctors do all the thinking.
 
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