FiddySicks Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 She has no plans to step downAs a HUGE U of Tennessee fan, this is absolutely crushing news. She is by far my favorite basketball coach and has brought success to Tennessee that many coaches have only dreamed of. I saw this disease take my grandmother and it's extremely rough on everyone involved. She is in my prayers. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Damn. Hopefully she can work through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 If there is one coach in any college sport, men's or women's, who would not let this affect them, it's Pat Summitt. I wouldn't be surprised if she coached another 15-20 years. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I don't think you really grit your teeth and will yourself through dementia for 20 years. Degenerative shoulder condition =/= degenerative brain condition.The real question is whether this will finally put an end to fighting in women's basketball coaching. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looked at the topic without thinking, and instantly thought Pat Summerall had been diagnosed with dementia -- So anyways, nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So sad. But she's lived an awesome, impactful life and hopefully she'll be able to continue that for as long as possible. NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looked at the topic without thinking, and instantly thought Pat Summerall had been diagnosed with dementiaHe wasn't already? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB06 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Saddens me to see this story. Summitt's a class act - always has been, always will be. Sodboy13 said: As you watch more basketball, you will learn to appreciate the difference between "defense" and "couldn't find the rim with a pair of bloodhounds and a Garmin." meet the new page, not the same as the old page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looked at the topic without thinking, and instantly thought Pat Summerall had been diagnosed with dementiaHe wasn't already?I know he had a drinking problem once upon a time. Aside form that, not sure what's up with that guy. Wish he still called NFL games. His voice IS football, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I don't think you really grit your teeth and will yourself through dementia for 20 years. Degenerative shoulder condition =/= degenerative brain condition.It's called "exaggeration".Though with her reputation and based off her comments on the subject, I wouldn't put it past her. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looked at the topic without thinking, and instantly thought Pat Summerall had been diagnosed with dementiaHe wasn't already?I know he had a drinking problem once upon a time. Aside form that, not sure what's up with that guy. Wish he still called NFL games. His voice IS football, as far as I'm concerned.Yeah he was a great announcer him and Madden were perfection. Madden was excitement and bluster, Summerall was cool and smooth. I know he had a liver transplant, but other than being 80 I think he is fine. Even if he had dementia he would be better than Joe Suck. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looked at the topic without thinking, and instantly thought Pat Summerall had been diagnosed with dementiaHe wasn't already?I know he had a drinking problem once upon a time. Aside form that, not sure what's up with that guy. Wish he still called NFL games. His voice IS football, as far as I'm concerned.Pat still talks to youth groups, usually through FCA, on his drinking. He tells his audience that he, "was one drink away from dying", along with how his intervention went, who was there and it's impact today. On camera, he is the voice of "Sports Stars of Tomorrow", a show which features prep athletes. He sold his production company in the mid-2000s; I have seen his speech twice and worked with him three times when I lived in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'd like to see the conversation go back to the person in the topic title, not a former football announcer. Thanks gang. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 So anyway, yeah, we're not actually suggesting that she try to run a basketball team with Alzheimer's, are we? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 So Pat Summitt goes to the doctor, and the doctor says "I have bad news and worse news." Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 So anyway, yeah, we're not actually suggesting that she try to run a basketball team with Alzheimer's, are we?Are you going to tell Pat Summitt she can't do it? She does not want to quit, and nobody is going to make her unless she really starts slipping. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Even if she is forced to leave Tennessee, she could find other jobs. I hear Tony LaRussa is looking to retire soon. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 So anyway, yeah, we're not actually suggesting that she try to run a basketball team with Alzheimer's, are we?Are you going to tell Pat Summitt she can't do it? She does not want to quit, and nobody is going to make her unless she really starts slipping.That's just it, though; people with early-onset Alzheimer's do start slipping, hard and fast. My dad's best friend is watching his wife go through it, and it's horrible. "Early-onset" doesn't mean you just get it earlier and take your time developing it. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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