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OhioCatFan
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Posted: 2/19/2015 9:13 PM
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Horrible news. I will offer up a prayer for Big John and his family at this difficult time.
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Posted: 2/19/2015 10:58 PM
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I have been in contact with Brian Nash, ass't coach at Duquesne with John. I asked him to tell the kids to win one for Big John.
The Duquesne Dukes get the Dayton Flyers on Sat afternoon.
Brian said
"We will definitely pull this one out for John"
I then told him that he will have BOBCATS pulling for the Dukes on Sat
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Posted: 2/19/2015 11:07 PM
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Wow that's really sad. Prayers too him and his family. Such an amazing group of people.
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Posted: 2/20/2015 5:51 AM
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Sending up prayers for Coach Rhodes and his family. So sad to hear he's going through this.

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Posted: 2/20/2015 7:09 PM
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So if I understand this correctly, he was diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemo and then was also hit by a car?

That is terrible news.

He is one of the nicest people I ever met in my time at OU. I know many of you feel the same. John and family, we are rooting for you!
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Posted: 2/20/2015 8:38 PM
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JR is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Jackie indicated that they hope to be able to go home on Wednesday if there are no future problems.

Evidently JR slipped in the freezing slush in front of an oncoming auto while walking to the drugstore.
Last Edited: 2/21/2015 12:31:08 PM by Panda
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Posted: 2/21/2015 7:58 PM
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Ted--------------- Can we move info on Big John to the top-- this is more important then bad basketball talk..

Brian Nash, ass't at Duquesne told me "they beat Dayton for the BIG MAN.

I told John that BOBCAT LOVE got double digits in scoring and rebounds. Got to

get this done.

Keep up the good work and the prayers--there is still work to be done
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Posted: 2/21/2015 8:41 PM
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Bobcat61 wrote:expand_more
Ted--------------- Can we move info on Big John to the top-- this is more important then bad basketball talk..

Brian Nash, ass't at Duquesne told me "they beat Dayton for the BIG MAN.

I told John that BOBCAT LOVE got double digits in scoring and rebounds. Got to

get this done.

Keep up the good work and the prayers--there is still work to be done
+1
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Posted: 2/21/2015 9:20 PM
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Posted: 2/21/2015 11:31 PM
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Thanks for pinning, Ted, and for linking the article DK. I am so pulling for this man and his family. It's wonderful that so many people know what a special individual Big John is, he has that magic.
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Posted: 2/23/2015 9:30 AM
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Ohio Bobcat Nation, please read bottom of Duquesne hoops story and keep @BigJohnRhodes in your thoughts and prayers. http://t.co/n5YxGHPpoR

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) February 22, 2015

Drove six straight Fridays from Athens, Ohio to Milwaukee to recruit @BigJohnRhodes in 1982. One of best ambassadors Ohio U has ever had!

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) February 22, 2015
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Posted: 2/23/2015 1:40 PM
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Panda wrote:expand_more
JR is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Jackie indicated that they hope to be able to go home on Wednesday if there are no future problems.

Evidently JR slipped in the freezing slush in front of an oncoming auto while walking to the drugstore.

Man, luck doesn't get much worse than that. I sure hope Coach Rhodes comes out of this well.
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Posted: 2/25/2015 7:12 PM
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Posted: 2/25/2015 10:59 PM
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Got to love the Dukes for this one.

I know John is doing OK-- 2 straight wins for the Dukes and John

Keep the prayers and thought going-- BOBCAT LOVE will go a long way
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Posted: 2/26/2015 11:17 AM
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If you zoom in to the upper right..."OU and James Hall are behind you" I can't make out the signature. Kudos to that Bobcat(and the Dukes!)
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Posted: 2/26/2015 6:23 PM
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Good news

SOunds like Big John is gonna get transportation arranged and head back to PGH to begin the other part. SOunded good talking and happy that I finally got to talk instead of listening to a voice recording. Upbeat and positive about the next step. More prayers.
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Posted: 2/26/2015 8:36 PM
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bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
Good news

SOunds like Big John is gonna get transportation arranged and head back to PGH to begin the other part. SOunded good talking and happy that I finally got to talk instead of listening to a voice recording. Upbeat and positive about the next step. More prayers.
+1 More prayers coming
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Posted: 2/26/2015 11:38 PM
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Only good thing to come out of this---------------BOBCAT LOVE is STRONG

NO FORMER BOBCATS-- ONLY LOYAL BOBCATS
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Posted: 2/26/2015 11:38 PM
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Great news Borna,, thanks.
Last Edited: 2/26/2015 11:39:10 PM by GroverBall
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Posted: 2/27/2015 9:13 AM
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bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
Good news

SOunds like Big John is gonna get transportation arranged and head back to PGH to begin the other part. SOunded good talking and happy that I finally got to talk instead of listening to a voice recording. Upbeat and positive about the next step. More prayers.
Thanks for the update.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:16 PM
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I agree with everyone else. Thanks for the updates. Keep prayin' for guys like John and others who are struggling.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:48 AM
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:58 PM
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Talked with Big John today00 does not sound 100% but he is a fighter.

Well liked-- the entire BB team at Duquesne U went to the Pgh hospital to visit him. This one will tell a lot

Keep the thoughts and prayers going for the Big Man
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Posted: 3/2/2015 9:33 PM
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Is he at UPMC? They're the best from top to bottom and side to side.
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Posted: 3/3/2015 11:56 AM
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Anyone know what kind of cancer he has? (I just ask out of professional curiosity)
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