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Jan. 8, 2003
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– Carlos Valdes: West Palm Beach Fla: Thanks for ALL the Memories and for themore to come.A special thanks to ALL theseniors.To Willis keep your head up.I was glad to read that your out of thehospital and starting Rehab.Willis God Bless you and your Family. : lancaster, ohio: thanks for playing hard and best of luck with your recovery! hope to see ya in the suger bowl next year. should be a fun season!
Aaron Matthews : Lima, Ohio: Even though Im a fan of your opponent in the Fiesta Bowl, I do want to send my wishes for a speedy recovery. I came back from an ACL in 8 months and Im sure you will do the same. Keep it real and you’ll be back kickin ass and gettin ready to go to the League in no time….best wishes
camden s baker: newark, ohio: Mr.Mcgahee,
We as Buckeye fans would like to wish you a speedy recovery and a successful career. Thanks for being part of the greatest collegiate game ever. Best wishes and GO BUCKS!Look forward to seeing you up and around soon. Keep your head up buddy.What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.Damon Fand,Hokie Fan
Please pass along this get-well wish to Willis McGahee. As a long-timeHokie fan, we saw the determination of Lee Suggs to recover from his ACLinjury last year. I’m sure that Willis possesses that same drive anddetermination to rebound from his injury, and to return to college footballbetter than ever.
We all saw Willis’ incredible talents in his memorable game against theHokies last month- I know I speak for all Virginia Tech fans when I saythat we look forward to seeing Willis again soon in a Hurricaneuniform……(you have to give our defense another chance to try to shutyou down!)
Keep your spirits up, and best wishes for a complete and speedyrecovery…..we’re thinking about you up here in Blacksburg. Take care,and get well soon!Alan GlickAssistant Director/Sport ClubsDepartment of Recreational SportsVirginia Tech
Willis,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your injury and surgery. You’rea fantastic runner and a joy to watch (except when you’re whipping us).
-Jeff Ruby, Virginia Tech ’92
Dear Willis,
You are a great player and I know you will work hard to come back even better. I wanted to wish you the very best and will be looking for you on that field next year. Just go easy on us Hokies!!
Lee Suggs bounced back and will be a first round draft pick. I know you will too.
Best Wishes and I have to say it….”Go Hokies”Steve Upton, Asburn, VA
Big time Hokie fan here, but I’m pulling for you, Willis. Glad to hear the surgery went well and that the knee was not quite as bad as first they thought
Work hard. Keep the spirit up. You are in my prayers. And know that a lot of people want you to come back stronger than ever. Even us Hokies.
RB in Atlanta
Willis,
I am a “dyed in the wool” Hokie (Class of 1971)but I hate to see anyone getan injury. Here is hoping you have a quick and full recovery! Good luck toyou.
Bruce Mitchell
Dear Willis,I’m writing from San Diego,California. I’m a huge fan of the NFLand have not been too interested inCollege ball. After watching the bowlgame and your performance I am totallyblown away and amazed. Your team nowhas a die hard fan, not to mentionpersonally being inspired by yourobvious dedication. I’m lookingforward to following your careerthrough the NFL and someday saying, “Isaw the game he played while at MiamiState”. Thanks for the awesomememories and for future NFL thrills.Sincerely,Katt Eaton
Monica F. Bonadies
Monica F. Bonadies: Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Hi Willis~I am attending UM next year so I had some friends over for a little Fiesta bowl party. We were all worried about you when the Ohio player hit you. I wore a black scarf around my knee today for you and I wrote “Miami: Still #1!” on the back window of my car. I wish you the very best in your recovery!!
GO CANES!!!!!XOXOMonica
I would like to send my wishes for aspeedy recovery for Willis McGahee.I’m a Buckeye fan that was sitting inthe top row of Sun Devil Stadium. Ididn’t really see the injury occur, butfrom the number of players kneeling andpraying I knew it was serious. I wasvery happy to hear that Willis had theintelligence to take out an insurancepolicy in case this is a career-endinginjury. I’m glad that surgery wassuccessful, and I hope to see himrunning amok in the Big East next year.
Sincerely,
Joel
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Hi Willis, I am a 33 year old Syracusealumnus so you know I typically hateMiami…because you always beat us infootball… : )
But what I am writing to you today goesbeyond football. I was really enjoyingthe Fiesta Bowl until I saw yourinjury. I didn’t know it was that baduntil I saw the replay. Once I saw itI said to myself Oh my God!
Immediately my prayers and thoughtswere with you, not just for a speedyrecovery but the Lord to ease yourpain. I have never been injured likethat so I cannot imagine how it was foryou.
But I was happy to hear severalthings…1.) the injury wasn’t as badas originally thought 2.) the operationwas a success 3.) if for some reasonyou are unable to play the insurancecontract that you took out will kick in.
So in closing…I just want you knowthat you have me in your corner prayingfor you for a total recovery…I wouldlove to see you healthy and playing forthe NY Jets one day.
But most importantly I am praying forthis time to be a time of you gettingcloser to the Lord. I don’t know whatyour faith is but I am a Christian andI know that the most important thing isyour eternal security and that is whatJesus Christ has given me!
Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Peace and Godbless…T. Sharpe
From a u of m alumni and practicingphysical therapist to Willis Mcgahee,You can and will rehab from thisinjury. I will make a trip fromAtlanta, Georgia to see you play at theOrgane Bowl in 2003, my first trip backto Miami since my graduation. You haverenew my fever for football. May God bewith you as you recover.
I read that the surgery on WillisMcGahee went well, and my family wantedto wish him a speedy recovery. We allprayed for you. I broke my ankle inthree places, and I know that gettingover it is not easy. You will be back,because you are too good of a player.We wish you the best!!!
Sincerely, Becky Spivey A Tennessee fan.
To: Willis McGaheeFrom: Mike Markham, Ohio State ’84
Just wanted to wish you the best. I wasat the game Friday, and all the fans atthe stadium and the nation saw a gamefor the ages. UM proved to be quite aclass act, even in defeat.
My family and I are keeping you in ourprayers for a quick and full recovery.Get well soon.
Mike Markham & FamilyOSU ’84
Please send our best wishes and prayers to Willis McGahee and family. May his recovery be swift and complete.
I’m sure I speak for many in the Va. Tech Hokie nation!
Bill GardnerRichmond, VA
> From: Thomas McGahee.. I am a long time Gerogia Bulldog Fan, but have been following with great interest Willis’s career this year(for good reason, he and I carry the same last name)..Needless to say he has made me very proud..When watching the game Friday night, my heart jumped up into my throat, as I saw the lick he took on hiwknee..My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family..I want to compliment the entire Miami Football Program for being the “Class Act” that they are..I was really impressed the way the Team handle that loss to Ohio State..My Family and I pray that Willis will have a full and speedy recovery, and will soon be back on the football field..
Thomas McGahee…..Griffin, Ga..
dear willis- i’m a die hard husker fan, but i’ve been admiring your career at miami and was very sorry to see you injured in the fiesta bowl. i think it had a definite impact on the outcome of the game.
i just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. i know you’ll be back on the field at full speed as soon as possible. we’ll all be praying for a full and speedy recovery.
sincerely,
chuck thomas
Willis:
My name is Josh Lorenz, a graduate and former student-athlete (track) who attended VT. You don’t know me from Adam, but I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I travelled to the VT-Miami game and although I was disappointed my Hokies came up short, I was thoroughly impressed with your efforts that day. I was equally impressed with your peformance in the national championship up until your unfortunate injury.
Please understand that your abilities are a wonderful gift from God which football fans from all schools truly appreciate. Your present circumstances will only serve to strengthen your resolve and show you just how special your gifts are. Know that you are in my prayers and that others who have gone through this have come through it better than ever (see VT’s own Lee Suggs). I am rooting for you and look forward to seeing you on the football field again.
And remember, “God works all things for the good of those who love Him and work towards His purposes.”
Yours in Christ,
Josh Lorenz
VT Class of 1996
Mark , Neff, A.: Cambridge, Ohio: Willis,This Buckeye Fan would like to wish you a speedy and full recovery from the injury.
Good Luck!
Chad D Rutt: West Chester, PA: It’s been great watching your game develop the past two years. I truly believe your one of the best backs around. I look forward to seeing you play in years to come.
Get well and don’t give up. You’ve got enough talent and courage to take you as far as you want. Good luck in a succesful recovery.
: Michael Ochs W: Girard, Ohio: Get well Willis. Even though I am a huge Gator fan, no player should have to go through this. Certainly not one as great as you. Get better and i look forward to seeing you on the field in 2003!
T. M. Snowberger: Vero Beach, Florida: Willis, all the best wishes for a speedy recovery. Can’t wait to see you back on the field. Great touchdown run, I was there cheering you on. The Buckeyes we damn lucky you weren’t there to finish them off. Better times are just around the corner. God Bless you. GO CANES!
Bryan G. Whitehouse: Bellevue, WA: Willis – I have been a big fan of Miami football for over 20 years. Some of my favorite players include Bernie Kosar, Michael Irvin, Darrin Smith and Andre Johnson. After reading your story in ESPN magazine earlier this year, combined with your brilliant play on the field, you became one of my favorite Canes of all-time. I was saddened to see the injury Friday night. However, with your work ethic, patience and athletic ability you will be back on the field. Thank you for a tremendous season and get well soon. Bryan Whitehouse, Bellevue WA
rommel peters : ocean springs, ms: hey ! i am a huge Alabama football fan, but i love all that comes with college football. i enjoyed watching you and the canes play this year and want to congradulate you for all of the achievements. everyone that is a fan of sports in general , especially football wish you the best with your rehab and that you get to feeling better soon. looking foward to see you play ball in the NEAR future. God Bless. Rommel
Scott Timms: Austin TX: Willis,You are a great running back. I am upset about the unfortunate happenings of the 3rd. My heart goes out to you kid. I know that you will be able to fight your way back into the scene though. Get well soon
Stephen E. Cohen: Naples, FL: We all felt the tears. Recover fully, play football or not – first and foremost, be healthy!!
Brandon Hollingsworth : St. Charles, IA: Willis, you are a great hero to many. You are an outstanding person. To see you injured really was a sad moment for us all in Iowa. We appreciate what you do for the game and hope to see you in green and orange next fall.
Terre L. Cole: Maitland, Fl: Both my husband and 12 year old son had mcl and acl surgery so we know what you are going through. They have both recovered 100% and we know you will too. All are prayers and good thoughts are with you!!!!!! Keep the faith and GO CANES!!!!
Len Capogreco : Cortland Ohio: Willis,
Best wishes to a quick recovery and determined rehab from a Buckeye. You truly gave your all during the game – the best damn game I’ve ever witnessed in my life. Good Luck and god Bless!!
Len
Vance Exner: Lisle, IL: Willis,What a year, we have seen your grow from the back up full back who started in the Rose Bowl last year to Heisman candidate. We will never forget the Florida game where they were supposed to end the Canes streak and you showed the world the talent you had. Or the Florida State game where your 66 yard screen pass set up a go ahead touchdown. How about the Tennessee game, where they could barely touch you? You were 11 minutes away from being a millinoare, but that kind of stuff happens…you need to look at this as a challenge. Larry will still be there to coach and guide you but you need to take it upon yourself to get back to he NFL. Knee injuries are the toughest…but the harder the work they greater the reward. Please focus in on the task, get that knee back to normal, get the speed back to normal and take your talent to the NFL, we believe in you Willis.
Alexander and Beatriz Lopez: Miami, FL: Willis,
In tough times, we must all face challenges that at first seem impossible to overcome. But trust in the Lord and He will give you the strength to endure. Although we may never meet in person, God knows you and will continue to Bless You and help you through these tough times.
Think of it as another stepping stone in your career, Don’t let it be a set back, but an event that will motivate you to come back stronger, quicker, and with your eyes focused more than ever on the prize.
God will never place an obstacle in front of you that you cannot overcome.
May God continue to bless you and your family. We will continue to pray for your recovery.
Sincerely From Two Former Canes —
Alex ’98/00 and Betty 00.
Shanequa Smith,hollywood,fl: I nearly died when I saw him tackle you and to see the pain on your face caused tears to flow constantly from my eyes.You are amazing and I know you will have a sucessful NFL career.You are very very very very astonishing.Let me futher explain you pull trucks,work hard in the weight room,even when there’s no possible way to score, you do, you have great strenght and stamina, you’re the hardest working, strongest guy on the team period,In 20 DAYS you learned to full back postion,you’re are very humble, and you have me on your side who can go wrong?wink,wink.All in all,you’re the best there is and ever will be,bet.
Get will soon with all my love,Shanequa M. Smith
p.s.I hope you read this letter from your number 1 fan because this is truly from the heart and you’ve made south florida a much better place to live.
David L. Boyd: Middleport , Ohio: From here in Southern Ohio my family and myself wish you a speedy recovery. Most people in your position would be saying why did this happen to me and I probably would have at one time in my life. Well you have probably also been told by people that things happen for a reason and I truly believe that they do. I just want to tell you to stay stong because the good Lord wouldn’t put this on you if he didn’t know that you could handle it. I am a big Buckeye fan but the game didn’t mean as much after you went down with your injury. The best of luck to you and I hope to see you playing for the Canes once again and we would really love to have you in Cleveland in a couple of years.
Chris Arias: Miami, FL.: Willis, I just wanted to wish you a quick recovery from your injury. You mean alot to not only to the football team, but to UM as a whole. So many underclassmen, including myself, look up to not only what you do on the field, but the way you carry yourself on campus. I hope you recover quickly and completely. Though your plans for the NFL might have been put on hold, you’ve already done so much for UM. You are hero and heroes always come back. Get well soon, Chris
Pedro Gonzalez: Orlando,Fl: Hi Willis even though you have no idea who i am, and probably never will I just want you to know that i hope you get better soon. my whole life ive been a die hard miami fan,and everything that has happened this year you have had a big part in it, if not all of it. im sqrry for you getting injured and my thoughts and prayers are with you as i hope to be seeing you on the playing field next year. miami the true 2003 national champions
Adam Proulx: Brampton, Ontario, Canada: Willis McGahee,
My name is Adam Proulx, and I wanted to send you this e-mail because it is so hard to see this happen to my favourite NCAA football player. I am very sorry to see what happened, but I would like you to know that your fans support you, and I am sure your family is doing all they can for you. I hope to see a speedy recovery because I want to see you turn pro A.S.A.P. I must say you are by far the most exciting player I have even seen in NCAA football. You a hero and idol to so many. Get well soon Willis.
mike kealy: weston, fl: willis im sorry for such a sad end to a great year. i wish you a fast recovery and i know that your work ethic and skills with take you far in the NFL. thank you for a great season and all the hard work you and the rest of the team have put in this year. keep your head up and hurry up and get well. you’re a heisman winner in my book.
mike
Eric Koch: Coral Gables, FL: First of all, as a die hard canes fan and a student at UM, thank you for everything you did for the team this season. Not only did you follow in the footsteps of Clinton Portis, but you passed him. Secondly, thank you for giving all of us one of the greatest games that any fan has ever been priveledged to see. I know that how great the game was probably hasn’t sank in yet, but i’m sure you’ll appreciate it down the road. Most importantly, i want to wish you a speedy and timely recovery. Things happen for a reason, and as unfortunate as the injury was, i pray that you can work hard and turn it in to a positive. Get well soon and i’ll see you next January in the Sugar Bowl. GO CANES!!
Joe Hoon: Wilmington, DE: My prayers are with you for a healthy and speedy recovery. After the game I was more concerned with your health than the outcome of the game (even though Miami really won 24-17). Knowing you work ethic I know we will see you on the field soon.
Anthony Mossburg: new matamoras, ohio: Hey, I watched the game and im really sorry about what happened…i hope you get better and u are one of the best running backs i have ever seen play the game,i play but im a QB,im #2 also…i hate to see any athlete go down like that,no matter how good…but i really hope you get better and are able to play again,good luck in all you do
Anthony Mossburg
Leslie Steven Semrau: Gainesville, FL: McTouchdowns, First off you’re the man. I know this injury is only a pit stop on your road to the NFL and that everything will be all good. Get well soon, keep working hard and you’ll be dominating teams sooner than you think…Good Luck with everything…
GO CANES
Nicholas Pinazzo: Clarkston, Michigan: Willie,
It’s important to take the good with the bad. What happened on Friday night was upsetting for me to see as a college and NFL football fan. But keep your head up, and show the people out there what your really made of. Come back with a vengeance and run like you have something to prove, it will all work out in the end. Best of luck in your recovery and I look forward to seeing you dawn an NFL uniform (Miami will work for now).
