Saturday, September 20, 2008

Poor, poor Dee:(

Im writing this blog to clear the air. A lot have people have been watching the news or have heard about a coach being assulted, Yes, it was dee. Friday night Granger(who dee coaches for) played Highland at Highland. Granger lost the game and a lot of the kids were upset about it. It is protocol for the team to get on the bus after the game and go back to the school as a team. Dee saw one of his players crying and walking away so he went over to him and told him"its ok, lets get on the bus" The boys father was with him and said "I got him, leave us alone" Dee said again, come on lets just get on the bus. The dad proceeded to grab his sons helmet and completely blind side him in the side of the head. Dee blacked out. Next thing he remembers is waking up in an ambulance. He has a broken jaw in 2 places and a pretty bad concusion. They addmitted him friday night for observation but released him saturday morning. He is doing ok, just in a lot of pain(obviously). He is going to have to have surgery sometime this week, they are waiting for the swelling to go down. They are going to have to place 2 metal plates in his face (that will stay there permanently) and have to wire his jaw shut for at least 6 weeks. As far as the guy that did this- He was booked in the salt lake county jail with no bail. He is charged with aggravated assult and a type 2 felony. They really wont give me more info til monday. We have to hire an attorney and are definately pressing charges. Needless to say, Dee is done coaching high school football for the year.. He says. Thank you for all your concern, thoughts and prayers, we really appreciate it.

7 comments:

Melissa Mae Johnson said...

This was Toms comment after reading your blog about Dee "what a loser" (about the idiot that clodded your hubby, of course). I'm glad he's okay. Let us know how the surgery goes.

Amy said...

I'm so sorry Shelbs...I hope that everything works out alright for you guys. Sorry Dee...thats a total bummer!

Karen said...

Man...that's scary! Sorry he has to get surgery, that really sucks! I hope he is doing okay. If you need anything let me know!

Becky said...

I'm glad Dee's okay....although wiring your mouth shut is not fun! Know that we are thinking of your family and hope the surgery goes well! Becky

Lizz Pizza said...

Holy crap Shelby!! I am so sorry!!! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!

Natalie said...

You should know that you can call any of us anytime for help with the kids. We would be more than happy to help you out! Hope the mending goes well!

dave&abby johnson family said...

Holy crap! I am so sorry! I hope all is well, keep me posted! by the way your boys are too cute!!