Texas RB signee Derrian Brown hospitalized with undisclosed illness

[UTfish]

I pray Derrian pulls through and enjoys a full life with or without football.

Well said. We join you in that prayer. 

 

[TexasTaz27]

Prayers for this young man and his family. Speedy recovery. #HookEM. I would hope Texas honors his ship, the best education he can receive to build a life, with or without football.

 

[oldhorn2]

Poor guy. I hope he comes out okay! I doubt he can ever play football again so I trust Texas does the right thing and honor his scholarship still.

Praying for a full recovery for him.

absolutely. In fact, I hope we go one better and send Herman or Beck or Stan by his home to check on the family and see how they are doing. It is the right thing to do and the sort of good thing that pays karma dividends down the road. Get well soon young man.

 

[tejasrulz]

I pray Derrian pulls through and enjoys a full life with or without football.

Very well stated, I second this. God speed young man.

 

[texasdalton]

Saw a tweet that derrian is up an walking at the hospital with PT. I do not know how to share it on here.

 

[utb040713]

Saw a tweet that derrian is up an walking at the hospital with PT. I do not know how to share it on here.

Here's one:

 

[java]

Traditionally, UT has honored kids scholarships if they are injured after they commit, even if they must go on a medical. I don’t know if that require’s one year on a football scholarship, counting against the 25/85. 

The last I recall was the RB from Newton. 

I hate this for Derrian, but there is and should be, a reward for loyalty. 

Hook ‘em!

 

[UTfish]

The latest post on the Caring Bridge site says Derrian started talking the day after he started walking again.

He is now in a private room and expects to start pt Tuesday or Thursday.

Sounds like he is continuing to improve. Please keep the prayers coming for Derrian.  

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Great story by local news on Brown, Buford community and UT.

http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/buford-texas-communities-rally-around-football-player?fbclid=IwAR0ehWU_9u5gXgizOT40SmDCLtWBbd0uCGPw1A02yNUD4rWnw2uqGu3cPPU

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I saw a report today that said Brown was walking and talking today. He's been moved from ICU to a regular room now. He should begin rehab in the next week. His progress has beaten expectations.

This is fabulous news. At this rate, he may very well play football again.

 

[UTfish]

February 18, 2019
Journal entry by Jennifer Mcguire — 7 hours ago

Everyday Derrian get's stronger and stronger and is setting his own goals and he said that 3 to 4 weeks he is out and ready to run that football for Texas. His first full day of therapy and he ROCKED IT!!! That's my boy!!! DB3 STRONG!!! HE keeps me strong. 

 

[texasdalton]

Man the inspirational story that will be written if this kid can bring himself back to playing football for us. I hope it happens

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

I love this kid as an RB, but mostly hope he recovers fully and has a positive productive life, with or without football