UT's Negedu revived with defibrillator
Posted on: September 28, 2009 10:51 pm
Edited on: September 29, 2009 11:08 am
Score: 137
Tennessee sophomore Emmanuel Negedu -- who had to be revived with a defibrillator after collapsing Monday -- was still at the UT Medical Center resting and having tests run Tuesday morning, a source told CBSSports.com.
Negedu collapsed at the football practice facility after lifting weights.
A source said the forward had no pulse when members of the UT athletic training staff arrived.
Negedu averaged 7.2 minutes per game last season and appeared in all 33 contests. He originally signed with Arizona out of Brewster Academy but later enrolled at Tennessee after getting a release. Whether he'll ever be cleared to play again is now uncertain.
"We just spoke with E-Man and he is in great spirits," Griffin Guess, the Hollywood producer who is married to supermodel Marisa Miller, told CBSSports.com early Tuesday. Guess, like Negedu, is a Brewster Academy graduate. He and Miller befriended the Nigerian during a trip to Brewster two years ago. They have remained in contact ever since and even attended a UT game in Knoxville last season.
"Marisa and I are going to go see him," Griffin added. "We're just happy he is feeling well."
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taylorvols Level: Pro Since: Mar 23, 2009 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 10:19 pm
Score: 59
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorWOW! this kid plays harder than anyone out there, and is my favorite to watch, just for the sheer want-to he shows every time. I know he will bounce back because of the hard worker he is. He WILL NOT give up. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
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Saintsman04468 Level: All-Star Since: Sep 26, 2007 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 8:14 pm
Score: 113
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorwhat you fail to understand is the heart works on an electrical circuit itself
. For instance the natural pacemaker fires to make the heart beat if the natural pacemaker misfires you go into an arrhythmia or irregular heart beat which if not caught can stoop the heart. I know this because I have a pacemaker and had it implanted at 33 years of age because of arrhythmias . They can place a pacemaker with a defibrillator in it and he will be fine or they also may do a electrical study of the heart and can fix it that way . At which time he would be good as new and ready to play football or any other sport. So dont mark this young man off just yet there is a reason for everything and whatever the reason his Life was spared. Thank the Lord for that The Saintsman |
big mizikee
Reputation: 94Level: All-Star Since: Mar 19, 2008 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 7:56 pm
Score: 69
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatori guess u are the one person who dont like braveheart....lol
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big mizikee
Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Mar 19, 2008 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 7:56 pm
Score: 69
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatori guess u are the one person who dont like braveheart....lol
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chiledipper Level: Superstar Since: Nov 9, 2008 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 7:31 pm
Score: 69
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorGod Bless you Emmanuel Negedu and get well soon!
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lsuby5 Level: All-Star Since: Jun 27, 2007 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 5:32 pm
Score: 87
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorEvery training facility needs an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), even the small schools with tiny budgets. If UT didn't have one, Negedu would be dead now. You can't survive very long with no pulse. Having these on hand should be a priority.
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thecooljay Level: Superstar Since: Aug 18, 2006 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 5:03 pm
Score: 96
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorThank God someone had the right mind to save E-Man. Finally a good story and not the sad ones we too frequently read about. I hope they find what's wrong and are able to correct it. Get Well E!
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olesmokey
Reputation: 53 Level: Pro Since: Oct 8, 2006 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 1:50 pm
Score: 142
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorThank goodness that there was a defibrillator in the near vicinity when this occurred, or he would have died.
As for Emmanuel, he is one classy individual who literally has no family in this country. He's from Africa, and his family remains there. Hopefully everyone will offer this fine young man support and prayers during his recovery. Whether or not Emmanuel ever plays basketball again doesn't matter. I'm just thankful that Emmanuel gets to live another day and is able to continue to enjoy life to its fullest. Prayers are sent! |
Tampa10-A-C-Vol
Reputation: 0Level: Amateur Since: Sep 29, 2009 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 1:19 pm
Score: 43
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorHe's a hoops player not football. And you are correct that it is good news that he survived. I hope the great Docs can diagnose and get him on the court someday. He's an amazing athlete.
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spideyboy_73
Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 19, 2006 |
Posted on: September 29, 2009 1:03 pm
Score: 69
UT's Negedu revived with defibrillatorMan, that's now 5 corrections on whther he plays football or basketball - we get it already! Don't you guys read the other responses?
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