KSchlosser 98 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 Saw on facebook after a few calls this afternoon that Joe Heskett had a stroke while sleeping yesterday and is in stable condition but very serious condition in ICU. I am not a doctor or family member so I know nothing other than what I read. His uncle has provided some updates to people sending well wishes on Joe's facebook page. I do know as his friend, he and his family would appreciate all the positive thoughts and prayers the community can offer. 4 1 silvermedal, PSUSMC, pamela and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potentiallydangerous 191 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 Always loved his wrestling. Best wishes. 1 PSUSMC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Morgan 36 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 Wow. Sad to hear and great guy, coach, and wrestler. Prayers for Joe for a healthy recovery. 1 TheOhioState reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 448 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 Prayers are with you Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConnorsDad 553 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 I am thinking of you Joe and wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronChef 712 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 For those unaware, Heskett has a heart condition that ended his competitive career and resulted in him getting an internal defibrillator. This article is about Joe, even with the strange url. https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2007/10/taking_a_break_from_football.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Now 5 Report post Posted March 13, 2020 This is very bad news. Thank you for bringing to everyone's attention. Really pulling for him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,826 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 Good luck Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broomstick 65 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 Wow, tough to hear. Best wishes his way. Does Joe live in Columbus area now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSchlosser 98 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Broomstick said: Wow, tough to hear. Best wishes his way. Does Joe live in Columbus area now? He does and has three children. I read that Joe had succesful surgery yesterday to relieve the swelling on his brain and has returned to the ICU. Great wrestleer and coach but a better person and father. 1 TheOhioState reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,603 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 You got this Joe, such a fun wrestler to watch. Stud in all three positions... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSUSMC 151 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 Only a few inter-actions with him, but he was upbeat and positive each time. Hopefully he gets through this with no lasting effects of the stroke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcat11 402 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, KSchlosser said: He does and has three children. I read that Joe had succesful surgery yesterday to relieve the swelling on his brain and has returned to the ICU. Great wrestleer and coach but a better person and father. Thank you for the updates, would love to keep seeing them here. I don’t have Facebook. Crappy March gets worse for wrestling. Edited March 14, 2020 by madcat11 1 fadzaev2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fadzaev2 317 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 Best wishes you a full and speedy recovery!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 Just re-read the OP. How did they realize he was having a stroke if it occurred while sleeping? If true, he’s very fortunate to be alive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryCallo 41 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 I had heard that he was an Assistant AD at West Virginia - I guess he had moved on from there? Anyone know where he had been working? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambatte 49 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 Started his own company: http://www.hleadership.net/home.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheerstress 99 Report post Posted March 15, 2020 12 hours ago, lu_alum said: Just re-read the OP. How did they realize he was having a stroke if it occurred while sleeping? If true, he’s very fortunate to be alive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk He probably woke up with the stroke symptoms after earlier having gone to bed normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
