Billy Kennedy

[bostrem00]

@ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton


Texas A&M announces that new men's basketball coach Billy Kennedy diagnosed with early stage of Parkinson’s disease.

3 minutes ago via TweetDeck

 

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@ChuckCarltonDMN Chuck Carlton


Kennedy said doctors have been encouraging and telling him that he should be able to return to coaching soon. Had been on medical leave.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Boy, that is sad to hear. How old is he?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

He's 47.

Figured something pretty significant was going to come out with the amount of time he's been away from the program this fall and missing their Midnight Madness.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Here's his statement through their AD website:

Billy Kennedy Statement - Texas A&M Official Athletic Site - AggieAthletics.com

 

[BBHMagic]

That's not something that would affect how long he would be able to coach is it?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

That's not something that would affect how long he would be able to coach is it?

Depends on how severe his symptoms affect him and how quickly. Treatment has come a long way but each person's response is different.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Bad deal. The mind stays sharp, the body deteriorates.

 

[MaccloNe]

The SEC is evil. ATM moves and look what happens.

 

[kingcy]

That's not something that would affect how long he would be able to coach is it?

Yes very much so. He should quit and enjoy life with his family.

 

[norseclone]

The SEC is evil. ATM moves and look what happens.

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