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Topic: Big John Rhodes--

Topic: Big John Rhodes--

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Bobcat61
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Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 12:52:31 PM

It is time for the BOBCAT NATION to say a prayer--------------one a day for Big John.
John starts chemo this week- will continue for 7 weeks.
I have known John since his playing at Bobcat U, We have stayed close thru his entire coaching career. He is now an ass't at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,Pa. Send a get well card to the big man----USE GREEN INK
Good things happen to good people-- JOHN IS ONE OF THE BEST

GroverBall
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 1:08:08 PM

Oh goodness, I hadn't heard this news. John is one of the finest people on this earth and I will be thinking of him daily and sending positive vibes. His son and mine were pals back in their Athens days, I coached them in rec soccer and John is simply a class class act. I also had the privilege of watching him roam the paint as a Bobcat and his total career and kindness and parenting make him one of my all time favorites. We will be pulling for you Big John!

JSF
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 1:09:46 PM

Thanks for posting this. Will be sending a message to him tonight.

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 1:14:54 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Big John. He is remembered by all Bobcats for all the reasons others have mentioned in this thread....John is a class act all the way around!

Kinggeorge4
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 2:16:55 PM

My prayers and thoughts are with John. He is a great man!

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 2:43:52 PM

doubledribble wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Big John. He is remembered by all Bobcats for all the reasons others have mentioned in this thread....John is a class act all the way around!

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 3:06:59 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with John, his family and friends. John is a class act and I am confident he will win this battle and cut the nets down again!

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 3:26:13 PM

OhioCatFan wrote:

doubledribble wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Big John. He is remembered by all Bobcats for all the reasons others have mentioned in this thread....John is a class act all the way around!

bornacatfan
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 8:48:57 PM

Prayer is such a force. I am convinced more every day. And thankful .

Lots of prayers going up from Indiana

Hope the entire Bobcat Nation gets on board for one of our own.

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 9:20:33 PM

doubledribble wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Big John. He is remembered by all Bobcats for all the reasons others have mentioned in this thread....John is a class act all the way around!

+54

RS Bobcat

GroverBall
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 9:21:57 PM

RSBobcat wrote:

doubledribble wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to Big John. He is remembered by all Bobcats for all the reasons others have mentioned in this thread....John is a class act all the way around!

+54

Nice.

Danny's Knee
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/17/2015 9:56:25 PM

BIG JOHN rhodes !! .... Thoughts and Prayers !!

What a great dude .... we miss you in Athens, Go bobcats !!

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/18/2015 12:51:46 PM

Definitely in our thoughts

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/18/2015 1:23:36 PM

God bless him and his family and he's definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

UpSan Bobcat
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 7:57:43 AM

My wife starting working at Ohio Northern University the same year John Rhodes did and they sat at a table together and talked (quite a bit about OU) at a new employee breakfast. Months later, she saw him at some other university function, and he approached her excited to see her like she was a long-time friend and gave her a hug. That's what a great, friendly guy he is. We're definitely praying for him.

doubledribble
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 8:14:34 AM

UpSan, your story about Big John sums up his personality perfectly. Once he met you, your were his friend going forward! He never met a stranger ! Hopefully all Bobcats everywhere have Big John and his family in our thoughts and prayers as he fights his battle. Strength in numbers. "54"

OU_Country
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 8:24:18 AM

bornacatfan wrote:

Prayer is such a force. I am convinced more every day. And thankful .

Lots of prayers going up from Indiana

Hope the entire Bobcat Nation gets on board for one of our own.

Agreed.

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 10:33:48 AM

Unfortunate news

Big John was walking in Philly and was run over by a car. He is in the hospital, sketchy details coming out. Fractures, feeding tube. Jackie is heading over from PGH.

Take a minute and raise a prayer for the Mayor. Love ya Big Fella.

GroverBall
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 10:36:46 AM

Oh my goodness, Big John please feel the love.

doubledribble
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 12:46:13 PM

This is un-real, and terrible news. Jackie and the kids have gone to Philly to be with Big John. No real details as to is condition at this time.
All Bobcats called on to send our prayers out to the Rhodes family.

BobcatSports
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 12:54:22 PM

The Rhodes family is in our thoughts and prayers.

GoCats105
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 12:56:05 PM

This is one of those times where SMH actually means something. Just awful stuff.

Steve
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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 1:18:02 PM

So sorry to hear that. Definitely thinking of him and his family.

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 1:41:32 PM

Love Big John, praying for him.

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RE: Big John Rhodes--

Posted: 2/19/2015 2:32:01 PM

bornacatfan wrote:

WTF? Awful.

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