Bruschi of Patriots hospitalized

[bigbill]

Teddy Bruschi, my favorite patriot, was rushed to
the Mass General tonight. The local sports reporters
are saying it's a possible stroke. This guy always
gave 110% and I will say a prayer that it is not anything
serious.

[BettorsChat]

BOSTON (AP) -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Wednesday after complaining of headaches.

"He is in good condition and will be held for further evaluations," the team said in a statement. "The Bruschi family appreciates everyone's concern, but requests that you respect their privacy at this time."

Bruschi was to spend the night at the hospital and more tests were scheduled for Thursday morning, team spokesman Stacey James said.

A spokeswoman for Massachusetts General Hospital would neither confirm nor deny that Bruschi had been admitted and referred all questions to the Patriots.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who was attending the men's college basketball game between Boston College and Rutgers on Wednesday night, declined comment.

Bruschi, a 6-foot-1, 247-pound nine-year NFL veteran, is a key member of New England's defense that has helped the team win three of the past four Super Bowls, including a 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 6.

Bruschi, selected in the third round of the 1996 draft out of Arizona, was second on the team in tackles during the regular season with 122, behind only safety Rodney Harrison with 138. He also had 3 1/2 sacks and three interceptions during the regular season.

He had two fumble recoveries in the team's 20-3 divisional playoff win over the Indianapolis Colts, and an interception in the Super Bowl.

He has 753 tackles, 25 sacks and 11 interceptions in his career.

He also played in last weekend's Pro Bowl in Hawaii for the first time.

[Ripple]

new england patriot has blood vessel and stroke

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1993188






1. Report: Bruschi has broken blood vessel in head

[wayne1218]

Very scary!

[Ripple]

wayne i tried and copy and paste it and it didnt let me thats why i posted the link..if you can u can delete the link and post the story thanks wayne and good luck tonight

[wayne1218]

I think BC already did in an earlier thread.

[Ripple]

wow i didnt see it sorry and thanks

[Ripple]

monte sorry i just seen your can you or wayne delete my thread i just seen that you posted this earlier once again sorry and good luck

[OleBlueEyes]

wow man, I saw this and it really hit home with me. Such a shame, a guy on top of the world and all of a sudden something pops in his head, nothing could be scarier. Thoughts and prayers to Tedy and his family