Hilltopper Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 This doesn't look good. Praying for a fast recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Woah......hope the best for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I just posted in the BG thread that Antino is dedicating the rest of his final season to E-man because his season is over. Situations like this push basketball so far down the list of priorities that it is hardly visible. Get well, big man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I pray the surgery is successful & that E-man recovers fully and quickly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow. Praying for a fast recovery. He's always seemed like such a great kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow...I saw his leg wrapped during the Buffalo game and thought he was out with some minor knee problem? Hope he has a full and speedy recovery. I agree with Clark - seems like a great, hard-working kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) I hope his surgery goes well. I saw him go out of the game and thought it was a minor injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Edited January 11, 2018 by 1981 grad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow. Here's to a quick recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Sure would be nice to have some info on this. I'll bet GT is knocking doors down for info and will something before E-man graduates. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow... Thoughts and prayers for a speedy and proper recovery. Love how he plays with so much energy. Question. Is this heart surgery or leg surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 He had open heart surgery. While it's tough to lose him, there was initial fear that this was something potentially even more serious than it was. I'll leave the rest of details for E/the team to share if they choose, out of respect to both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akronfan111 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Godspeed for a safe recovery. See ya next year big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 There's a statement on coach Groce's Twitter account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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akronzips71 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Open heart surgery at his age! How awful. Hope he fully recovers and lives a long and fruitful life. Back at the ranch, K-Lac has to grow up in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Akron Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 @ EMan God Bless and prayers to all for a successful recovery and a long, healthy, happy life!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hoping for a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com article- http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2018/01/akron_zips_emmanuel_olojakpoke.html The Beacon devoted an entire 24 words at the end of an article about Duvivier to the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Unbelievable, but expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyRulz Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 8:02 PM, UAZip0510 said: He had open heart surgery. While it's tough to lose him, there was initial fear that this was something potentially even more serious than it was. I'll leave the rest of details for E/the team to share if they choose, out of respect to both. Is he staying in Akron and/or trying to take any classes this semester? Any chance for extended eligibility due to the medical hardship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsy Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Speedy recovery E-Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 21 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: Is he staying in Akron and/or trying to take any classes this semester? Any chance for extended eligibility due to the medical hardship? From what I gather, he's expected to still be around. He'll apply for an extension but it's unlikely given that he played half of the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 After searching I notice that there has not been ANY update since January on this board about Emmanuel's health condition. However, about a month or six weeks ago, I noticed a video from the university which featured an interview with E-Man. I think I originally found it on Twitter -- but I don't think it was produced by the MBB staff. I'll continue trying to find it, but the intro to the short (maybe 2 minute) clip detailed the medical situation with Emmanuel, and noted that it was not a congenital or chronic heart problem, but rather a clot caused by a piece of tissue that detached form the area around his heart valve (best as I can remember). It described how it became apparent when E-Man partially lost his vision during the game prior to the surgery. This loss of vision somehow was the tip-off to doctors about the nature of his problem, and they knew how to treat it medically. So, the apparent good news is that the doctors don't expect a likelihood of any continuing problems associated with this specific occurrence, and I guess it means he's able to continue playing and conditioning as before January's surgery, and it shouldn't effect his long-term health I hope I'm properly restating what I listened to on the video -- given my non-medical background. I'm surprised that no one has ever linked it on here! Did anyone else see this?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I saw parts of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 E-man is supposed to get medical clearance to go back to full contact practice this week. He is hitting the weight room hard to put back the muscle mass he lost during his time off. At this time the future looks bright. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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