Patric Young has serious infection still - 100 days in hospital

[GatorJ]

Just an incredible guy.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Patric's story is incredible. It doesn't seem fair given how amazing he was on the court, but as he has alluded to God has something else in store for him. He's going to be an inspiration for so many people.

 

[BeachGator]

Saw Patric in a wheelchair during the halftime show during the Vanderbilt game. How long has he been in the chair?

 

[Silverback Gator]

Saw Patric in a wheelchair during the halftime show during the Vanderbilt game. How long has he been in the chair?

Do we know if he's still ill or better and recovering?

 

[Durty South Swamp]

A while. He is either in the chair or seated during SEC analyst shows. I guess he's permanently paralyzed.

 

[GatorJ]

Do we know if he's still ill or better and recovering?

Here’s a great article on him.

Gene Frenette: Former UF hoops star, author Patric Young stays positive through medical ordeals

Nearly 20 months after a one-vehicle accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, former Florida basketball star Patric Young keeps inspiring people.

www.jacksonville.com

 

[Double Gator Dad]

A while. He is either in the chair or seated during SEC analyst shows. I guess he's permanently paralyzed.

He is. Car crash several years ago.

 

[TLB]

Ought to update thread title, past infection and wheelchair bound but active as he can be between SECN, family, and speaking engagements

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Ought to update thread title, past infection and wheelchair bound but active as he can be between SECN, family, and speaking engagements

One of my very favorite gators of all time regardless of the sport.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Here’s a great article on him.

Gene Frenette: Former UF hoops star, author Patric Young stays positive through medical ordeals

Nearly 20 months after a one-vehicle accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, former Florida basketball star Patric Young keeps inspiring people.

www.jacksonville.com

That was an intense article and very revealing. Really amazing to see him where he is now and even though he can't physically do the things he could do in the past, he seems more at peace.

Just also wanna plug Billy D who had an uncanny ability to transform players into what the team needed. It's why that last final four team was special. Scottie - head case who was almost kicked off the team, but Billy saw a lot in common with him and gave him tough love. Patric - wanted to be a stud offensive player, but Billy had better ideas and transformed him into a beastly defender and floor general. Casey - wanted to be a spot up three shooter, never transferred, and it all clicked his senior year. Will - an after thought in the recruiting process and turned him into a heady defender who could guard three spots and solid rebounder.

I hope Patric looks back on realizes how amazing that team was. Although he had demons he left it all on the floor.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

 

[GatorTruth133]

Guys, if you haven't read the book, I'd encourage you to. It's a pretty quick read, but really good. He's very open and honest.