Sammy Sasso shot
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We don't need one, really. When it is Rumspringa time those kids do some crazy things.
It's officialIt's like people actively want these threads to go off the rails.
There's an entire hellscape message board devoted to any and all political or social rantings and ravings.
Welcome back Kotter!
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update taken from Iowa board:
Initially, after the surgeries they thought things looked good. But, after a few days, they found out Sammy could not walk without aid, and the new outlook was he would go to a rehab facility, but things were still looking good. It turns out he has lost a lot of weight, and they found out his colon was perforated or torn either from the gunshots, or during a surgery, and he has been excreting/leaking from it. This has caused an infection (peritonitis). They tried to repair his colon, it, but it doesn't sound like they were able to...(?)and there are concerns due to his weight loss and weakness from the infection that he may not be able to handle another surgery just yet. To make matters worse, he has yet to respond to the antibiotics used to treat the infection. The situation is very serious. Let's keep Sammy and the Sasso family in our thoughts and prayers.
Initially, after the surgeries they thought things looked good. But, after a few days, they found out Sammy could not walk without aid, and the new outlook was he would go to a rehab facility, but things were still looking good. It turns out he has lost a lot of weight, and they found out his colon was perforated or torn either from the gunshots, or during a surgery, and he has been excreting/leaking from it. This has caused an infection (peritonitis). They tried to repair his colon, it, but it doesn't sound like they were able to...(?)and there are concerns due to his weight loss and weakness from the infection that he may not be able to handle another surgery just yet. To make matters worse, he has yet to respond to the antibiotics used to treat the infection. The situation is very serious. Let's keep Sammy and the Sasso family in our thoughts and prayers.
I never thought I could root for a Buckeye, but I really really hope and pray the kid gets better. If he gets on a mat again, that's gravy.
Wrestling is an after thought right now. Continued prayers for this young man and his family! He has been through a lot.
I could never really root for a Buckeye on the mat, but I will root for all wrestlers (and all people really) in a situation like this. Like you, I hope we see him on the mat sometime (beating Iowa but losing to PSU, LOL), but I really hope more than anything that he just comes through this and leads a long and productive life.
These new problems probably justify a new thread. If I hadn't seen this on the iowa board, I would not have checked this thread. Hope he makes it through ok.
I think I'll make an exception if he gets on the mat, unless of course his opponent is wearing blue and white.
Shit. This kind of infection is no joke. Just think of an elite athlete in his prime is too weakened for surgery? Everyone needs to jump back on the prayer band wagon, if the antibiotics aren't working his condition could turn on a dime. I am sure he is in very good hands, but this sounds very serious.
Everyone? Back on??
Not everyone was making welcome back Kotter jokes.
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Lighten up. The joke was made before the bad news came. He does look like Mr Kotter. I wish him well and your fake outrage isn’t necessary.
What’s going on in Columbus? A 2nd armed car theft in a week? Thank heaven no one was shot this time.
Edit: looks like they didn’t steal the car, “just” an armed robbery.
www.foxnews.com
Edit: looks like they didn’t steal the car, “just” an armed robbery.
College student robbed at gunpoint outside dorm
An Ohio State University student was robbed at gunpoint outside a residence hall when a car packed with four people approached him early Wednesday, campus authorities say.
Things sound a lot better in that report. Let's hope he continues to improve.
There is an update (click the "see older updates" link) from the family on the gofundme page saying Sammie has now been transferred to a rehab hospital and can walk a short distance with a walker.
https://gofund.me/e5145489
https://gofund.me/e5145489
Sounds like better news will be coming. Thanks for posting.
He has spinal nerve damage. He is learning to walk again. Wrestling is far off on the horizon. If that. I hope and believe that his inner circle is supporting what is possible at the moment to lessen any depression down the line with unmet expectations.
Ryan lost a son. He's gonna be purely supportive.
Besides, what's the point in pushing Sasso to go this year? If he can and wants to return, he's a guaranteed medical redshirt. Even the NCAA isn't that heartless.
You are absolutely correct sir! 2 days from October and people are still taking about Sammy wrestling this year. The kid is lucky to be alive, let alone not paralyzed for life. No doubt he has a long way back, but he is a feirce competitor, and will work as hard as humanly possible on his rehab.
I hope and pray we see him back in 2024/25, but to be real, maybe even that is a 50/50 proposition. As for this season, I am not sure even if he could come back, it's wise to go this year, and unfortunately we would not see the best version of Sammy if he did. Baby steps.
I thought long and hard about adding a Bill Murray gif there, I really thought about it. I don't know if that makes you feel better or worse now.
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https://www.dispatch.com/story/spor...he-recovers-from-august-shooting/72523180007/
Ryan says he is at 60%. Sasso says he still needs 6-8 months before he sees if the nerve damage in the left leg start repairing. He has a great attitude and whatever he decides, I wish him well. Hopefully he goes into coaching. Very inspirational.
He was honored yesterday on Seniors Day
Ryan says he is at 60%. Sasso says he still needs 6-8 months before he sees if the nerve damage in the left leg start repairing. He has a great attitude and whatever he decides, I wish him well. Hopefully he goes into coaching. Very inspirational.
He was honored yesterday on Seniors Day
I posted this in the social media thread, but I actually enjoyed watching this Tom Ryan Presser:
And here's Sammy at the same event:
And here's Sammy at the same event:
Could have been an absolute tragedy, now, possible tragedy to triumph.
Great interview by Tom. Thanks for sharing.
Sammy Fatso.
Just kidding. Good to see the recovery going well. I love all the Buckeye bros.
Shot in the stomach in a dark alley.
Lucky to be alive!
Beyond lucky and inspiring to see he has a shot to compete again.
There just might be a movie tied to this one in the future.
How can you not root for this kid and an amazing final chapter to his collegiate career?
God is good.
Lucky to be alive!
Beyond lucky and inspiring to see he has a shot to compete again.
There just might be a movie tied to this one in the future.
How can you not root for this kid and an amazing final chapter to his collegiate career?
God is good.
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