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– Gerald A. Erhard Jr.: Zanesville, Ohio: Willis–You are a joy to watch on the footballfield; I hope you have a complete recovery. Please don’t get discouragedif your rehabilitation seems to be goingtoo slow. In the long run, it is moreimportant that you fully recover ratherthan quickly recover. For whatever itsworth, you were my choice for the 2002Heismann Trophy, and I look forward towatching you perform again.Godspeed!Jerry Erhard
Gary L. West: Columbus, Ohio: Willis- As you might guess from my address, I was rooting for your opponents in the Fiesta Bowl. However, I have nothing but the utmost respect for you, Ken, Coach Coker, and your teammates. We especially need more Rhombergs in this world to keep us all loose.Just wanted to wish you well with your rehab and recovery. A special get well wish from my 18-year old son Eric, who was rooting for the Hurricanes all the way. Hope to see you back on the playing field soon.Gary West,Columbus, Ohio
alex lucius J: tiffin ohio: : hey big man that was a pretty nasty accident u took there but neways i hope you get better u guys should definetly be national champs u guys out played them. yea but neways good luck on ur recovery hopefully u come back soon.alex
Chad W. Stateler: Leipsic, Ohio: Dear Willis,I wish you the best during your rehab for your knee. I am from Ohio, but I like Michigan and I was rooting for the Canes the whole time. When I saw the play you got injured on my heart sank. Because before that I was just saying how you guys have the offence clicking and weren’t going to be stopped. Well Willis don’t know if this means much from someone you don’t know, but like I said before I wish you the best of luck during your rehab. And can’t wait to see you back on the field tearing it up!!! Your Fan, Chad W. Stateler
Saunders, Justin: Huron, Ohio: Hey Willis, I am a hardcore Buckeye fan, but when I saw what happened to you during the game I felt terrible. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for a full recovery for you and hopefully you can come back and contend with you the Buckeyes next year. Get well soon. Justin Saunders
Seth Kirschner: Columbus, Ohio: Willis As a Buckeye fan i wish you the best to a full recovery. You are a great back and im sorry such a freak accident had to happen to you. Good luck next year to you.
Bryan R Clark: marion ohio: I could not imagine what you are going through right now with your injury, it shows what kind of a man you are to have your surgery and start the rehab as soon as you possibly could, as a College Football fan in general, it was a pleasure to see you play this season as it was one of the best in quite a while, I am sorry for your injury and wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you on the field again this fall.
David C. Moore: San Francisco, CA: Willis -As a Buckeye fan, I wanted you to know how much we respect your talent and that we were saddened to see your injury. We know that if you fight hard to work through the rehabilitation process like you’ve worked hard all your life to get where you are today, you’ll be tearing up defenses on Sunday sometime soon. Good luck on a full and speedy recovery!- DCM
David Brown: Farmers Branch, TX: Get well soon young man. I sure didn’t want to see you get injured. I hope to see you in the NFL in a couple years after a full and complete recovery and rehab. Good luck.
Al Hughes: Shaw AFB, SC: Mr McGahee, It has been a pleasure watching you all play this season. I just wanted you to know that you will be my prayers for a speedy recovery!AJ
Joel Jacob Oliby Maestas: Albuquerque, New Mexico: I hope your knee gets better becuase my brothers and I were really looking foward to seeing u in the NFL Draft within the next couple of years.
Kris & Naja Murphy: Miami, FL: This message is for Willis McGahee who was injured at the Fiesta bowl. As you begin the long journy to recovery we would like you to know that our prayers are with you.Thank you for all of the fine memories and outstanding sportmanship you have shown all season.Kris & Naja Murphy BBA (92,93)
Dean, Springer, L.: Palm Springs, California: Willis, Hey Willis, I sure hope that you are doing really good after your surgery. When you come back(which you will) just remember to take care of yourself….all of your loyal fans here in Cali are pullin for ya. Well, I hope you feel better and i am looking forward to seein you play again….stay healthy, and stay confident in yourself, cause i know you will come back…..even better than ever. Best of luck, Dean Springer
R. Rolf Whitney: Lexington, Ohio: Mr. McGahee-I sincerely wish you a full and speedy recovery. Good luck in your rehabilitation.I hope that you are able to keep up in your studies, and that your rehab progresses easily.From the Buckeye State,Rolf Whitney and family
Chase Williamson: Huron, Ohio: Dear Willis,First off I would like to congradulate everything you have accomplished so far in your football carrer, you are a major asset to the Hurricanes.Don’t get me wrong, I am a true Ohio State Buckeye fan, always have since I was a little kid, but the way you played this past year and games against Nebraska in 2001 is amazing. I love your eye shield you wear with your helmet, it’s really awesome.Well let me get to the point. I am writing you this because I feel really bad about your injury. It looked pretty bad when I was watching it on TV Friday night and wanted to find some way I could write to you somehow. You never want to see those kind of injurys happen to any athlete, it’s devestating, but I believe you can completely recover from it. Don’t get your hopes up.I know you probably don’t care a whole lot about me writing you this because im a Buckeye fan, but understand that even though you are a Hurricane I still respect you.
Adam G. Brown: Martinsville, VA: Just wanted to wish you a full and fast recovery, and I’ve been praying for you and your family. I’m so glad you’ll be back next year but not on these circumstances thats really hard to swallow I’m sure. We all know who the best tailback in the country is and that’s u player. We all know that’s the only way that they could beat the canes is to take out there biggest weapon. I just hope and pray you can get back to 100% and be better than you were this past year. And bring that bronze statue back where it belongs, and also that sears trophy!!!!!!!!!!You are undoubtfully the man. Watch out Emmitt, Willis is on the way!Take care, and God Bless!Adam Brown
Scott Rex: Westerville, OH: Just wanted to send my best wishes for your speedy recovery. You are an incredible athlete and I look forward to seeing you take the field again.Westerville, where I currently live, is only about 15 minutes north of Columbus. Needless to say, I am in the middle of Buckeye Nation. I just wanted to let you know, however, that the concern for your health is high around here. Local Columbus news has been providing us with updates on your condition. What I am trying to say is, we Buckeye fans respect you as a player and are pulling for your full and fast recovery. Here’s hoping to see #2 in the Miami backfield again soon.
henderson,desai A.: st.thomas,v.i.: hey willis,u don’t know me but i’m one of your fans.i know ur a good or should i say great running back and u know how to make yourself small to fit throught the lil creases in the line to break a loss into a 50 yard pick up.u r really that damn good.i watched the game on friday and i saw how u went down but i know u will be back.everyone knows that if u were in for the entire game it would be a big difference,but i’m sorry to see your season end like that.i hear that you will be out for the 2003 season but i belive u will get better fast and make progressing quickly and to supprise every and come back to play the game u love.i am also a big hurricane fan and im trying my best to see if i can some how get a scholarship to UM to play football on the same team with u.by the way my name is desai henderson and i live in the U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS(in the caribbean) and i am a junior linebacker and tight end for my school football program.i hope i get that chance to play at! UM,its my dream.so i hope u get well soon.im looking forward to seeing you back on the field soon.———-your fan–desai
Michael Follett: Plymouth Ohio: Dear Willis,I watched your superb performance the other night as you played our Buckeyes and am so sorry to see you leave the game. You are such a great player and really where making an impact in the game. I am sure the young man that hit you feels bad that this has happened and like me prays that you have a full a speedy recovery from this injury. You are truly a gifted athlete and as a university coach of track and field I know how much work you have put into your sport and will be in prayer that your knee will heal to the point that you will be able to once again play at the level you where playing before this happened.Good luck in the future and as I said this is one Buckeye fan that will be praying for a full recovery for you as the days and weeks unfold. God bless and stay focused on a full recovery. Michael Follett
Daniel Rivera: Oldsmar, FL: Willis,Get well soon. Don’t rush this. Do what the doctors tell you and you’ll be just fine. We’d like to have you back on the field when you’re ready to. Take your time and God Speed.
Pablo Vinent: Miami, Florida: Hey Willis. How are you. Well I just hope you get better with that leg ‘cuz I love to see you run the ball. Just to let you know you are my favorite player. HOPE YOU GET BETTER SOON.
wade mullins: seffner,fl.: Hang in there Willis. I’ll be praying you. We love how you came back from injury before and just know you’ll show that true “Cane spirit and overcome once again.I’m a long time fan in the Tampa area who kept reading (in Canesport) about your coming up and being the best back we’ve ever had.It was just great to see prove that to be the case as I saw you run in person as while I sat next to all those Gators in Gainesville. Thanks for giving us your all and just wanted to say we’re not only proud of you but appreciate what you did for us this past season.
rob e sanatore: massillon, ohio: willis, thanks for a great season and get well soon. i hope you come back to the canes for another ring! im with no matter what you do. even though i dont know you personally i feel like your part of the family! take care of yourself first and the rest will fall into place. good luck and god bless!rob sanatore
Jamal Halepota: East Greenbush, NY: GET WELL SOON BRO, YOU ARE THE BEST… AND YOU WILL RETURN TO GLORY. BELIEVE THAT.
Mike Hicks: Bluffton Ohio: WillisYour one of the best that I have ever seen play the game . I know you will have a full recovery. It will be along road, but your to good of a player to let this stop you. I’m not going to wish you good luck . Because I know you will over come this.Mike Hicks
Michael, Meeks, P, LIttle Hocking, OH: Even though I am a diehard OSU fan, I hated to see you go out that way. I hope you are able to once again play the game you love.
devin joseph m: lutcher la: dear willis this is one of ur number one fans i have an injury to but it is not bad as yours i hope u recover fast so i can see u stiff arm somebodu next year i am a sophmore i will try my hardest these next 2 years in high school to get a scholarship to miami well it’s nice talking ot you hope u get well soon your number one fan
Doran L. Braun: Wooster, Ohio: Willis I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I expect you to work your butt off and come back stronger than ever. I am a huge Buckeye fan but your injury kind of put a damper on the victory for me. I’ll be rooting my ass off for you when you’re in a Browns uniform for Coach Davis and dominating the AFC.
Jennifer Huffman: Pembroke Pines, FL: I wish you a speedy recovery! I can’t wait to see you out on the field again running with speed, talent, and love for the game! What a class act you are! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Go Canes!!!! UM is truly #1 in the hearts of all the faithful fans!!!!! We love you! Feel better!Sincerely, Jennifer Huffman,Class of 2001
Brian Lay: Delaware, OH: Willis:We wish you a speedy recovery, and you are truely a great athlete and sportsman.My daughter Chelsi and I are Big Buckeye Fans, and we were sorry that you couldn’t finish the game. The final outcome very well may have been different were you able to continue.Good Luck in the future, and I look forward to seeing you play again soon. Hopefully in a Cleveland Browns Uniform.All The Best,Brian and Chelsi Lay
Kristine Schmidt: Williamsburg, VA: You had an amazing game on Friday, and you’re in our prayers. You are an amazing player who will be back on top in no time. Selfishly though we’ll be happy to see you back at UM next year!Get Well Soon!
Jeffrey Zupanic: Alliance, Ohio: Dear Mr. McGahee,I live here in Ohio so I have seen first hand what Ohio State did this season but there was something special about the season you had for Miami. I watched you all season long after not knowing who you were and I really took a liking to your style of play, you became my favorite college football player this season.I want to wish you a speedy and healthy recovery from your injury, I wish it would not have happened in the biggest game of your career but I am hopeful that you will recover soon.I cannot wait to see you back on the football field, get well soon!
Tim Mast: Liberty Center Ohio: Mr.McGahee~I hope your surgery went well and hope the rehab goes as schedualed…Cant wait to see you back on the field making the defenders looking lost…I am a diehard Buckeye fan and I can truly say this from the bottom of my heart…If it wasnt for you leaving the game the Buckeyes would have never won that game….I truly believe that…I would trade that whiner Clarret anyday for a Willis McGahee…You are a special person and a special athlete….get well and take care of yourself…Hope to see you in a Denver Bronco jersey in the near future…
George E Reinke: Centerville, OH: Willis,Here’s hoping your surgery was a success and that you get back to 100% real soon. We and a lot of other OSU fans at “the game”, felt very bad for you.It will take a lot of work to get back, but I’m sure you have the courage and strength to do it.Best wishes to you in the future. Your a great athelete that we hope to see on the field again next year.
Geoff Newman: Weston, FL: Willis;I know you are down and disillusioned right now. Please know that their was nothing more painful on Firday than hearing about your knee. Just know that the entire Hurricane nation is praying for your full recovery and rehab. I am sure you know it is important to keep a positive mental attitude and know you will have your Hurricane family supporting you all the way. If you ever get desperate call me and I will rehab with you. Good luck and God bless you
rick krupnik: richmond, va.: I being a Ohio State fan want to wish the best back that I have seen play all year, the BEST OF LUCK in your rehab! I hope to see you playing next year in either College or the N.F.L.! I know if you work hard you can get back to 100%, Lee Suggs from V.T. had a similar injury and look what he has done! Keep your head up and Good Luck! Rick {O.S.U.fan from Virginia}
Paul Alexander C., Greensboro GA: Hi Willis, I graduated from Miami in 1979. I went to almost every home game even though we didn’t have much to cheer about. Things have obviously changed. I just want to wish you the very best on your recovery and thank you for all the incredible plays you made. You looked like a rocket when you broke free for your long runs and I’m sure you’ll be doing that some more!!! Just hope it’s as a Hurricane or an Atlanta Falcon. God Bless you and a speedy return to health. Paul
Justin, Jackson, A: auburndake, FL: Dear Willis, You are an inspiration to me and my friends the way u work out on that field to achieve victory. I know how much effort you put into this season and how bad u want to go to the NFL and if you work real hard like i know you will and you give it time you will make it their and it will be well worth the wait. God has a great plan for you and he will work it out for you. your biggest fan, Justin Jackson
Brad Cox: Grove City, OH: Willis, I am actually an Ohio State fan but I love the way you play football. You’re a great player and you seem like a great person too. Fight as hard as you can and work your butt off because I want to see you playing again really badly. Good luck man, stay positive.
Thomas L. Brown: Stone Mountain, Georgia: I know things may not be looking too great right know, but you had a great season this year and I look forward to seeing you back next year. I’m looking forward to seeing you lead Miami to another National Championship. Best of luck to ta from ya boy T.B. #20
Chad, Snyder, D: Findlay, Ohio: From a fellow member of the ACL group – Hang in there! I’m just at 6 months and doing fine. Almost the same injury as yours – only I didn’t tear my MCL (only grade 3 strain). It’ll be a long road (as you already know since you’ve been through this before), but I’m sure you’ll make it through! Look forward to seeing you in the NFL someday!
Jarred, Fitzkee, S: Lancaster, PA: Willis, Your a true champion and I know you will be back to scoring touchdowns in no time. I wish you well on a speedy recovery, and I can’t wait to see you return to action, your the best. Get well soon from a huge fan in Pennsylvaia! Best wishes, JarredGO CANES!!!!
Kevin Kingsborough, Castalia, Ohio: Willis,I wish you nothing but the best and a very speedy recovery. Your such a tremendous talent and from what i’ve read about your work ethic and determination, a 100% recovery will be in your future. Again, best of luck and hope to see you back on the gridiron soon.Kevin Kingsborough
SKIP MOTES : DANIA BEACH, FL.: DEAR WILLIS!I’VE MET YOU A COUPLE OF TIME AT CANES FEST & AT THE BROWARD HURRICANE CLUB. I WORK THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING THAT YOU MAKE A FULL RECOVERY & CONTINUE YOUR DREAM OF PLAYING IN THE NFL. I WAS HOPING YOU WOULD PLAY FOR THE DOLPHINS & I COULD CONTINUE TO WATCH YOU PLAY FOOTBALL FOR MANY YEARS! AS I SAID TO YOU, I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE THE GREATEST FOOTBALL PLAYER IN MIAMI HURRICANE HISTORY. TELL ALL THE THE PLAYERS WE LOVE ALL OF YOU. & WISH YOU WELL!
Thomas Blackburn: Salisbury, North Carolina: Willis,Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you for a speedy and healthy recovery. May the Lord bless you in your trying time. I wish the best of luck to you and look forward to seeing you again.”The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10Tom Blackburn
Johnathan,Pelletier,J: coconut creek,FL.: dear willis. i know this message might not get read but i don’t care i’ll still give it a shot. i have been a canes fan since i was born, me and my mom get season tickets every year. you are my favorite player of all and enjoyed watchin you score 27 td’s this year. i go to coral springs high and im the only one who thinks you will get through this and come back and run wild on teams again. i send my best wishes and hope to see you next season. o yeah my favorite number is also 2.i wore number 2 from pee wee on up. just one more reason your my favorite player.
Dedra Cordel: Grove City Ohio: I wish you all the best in the world, Willis.
The whole Buckeye nation is praying for a speedy and full recovery!
Barry Thompson: San Mateo Ca: Willis Just wanted to say Hi and you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. You will be back stronger than ever. It will take time but you are a Survivor. You were more important than winning the football game. Miami was not beat by ohio state they beat thereselves with some help from the ref at the end of the game.Take Care and hope to see you next year on the football field.Take Care and God Bless you.Barry Thompson
Denny Phillips: Bluffton, Ohio: Best wishes for a full recovery, Willis. I hope to see you gracing the field in the future. You are a fine athlete and please know that people from far and wide are praying for your full physical and emotional recovery. The medical staff can provide some of the physical, and judging by the toughness you exhibit on the field, you are totally capable of taking care of the emotional part on your own in no time. Many blessings.
Adam G. Brown: Martinsville, VA: Just wanted to say get well soon player,and I hope you have a fast and full recovery so all of us Canes fans can see you go at it one more timeexcept this time it will be different,bring that bronze statue back to the Canes and along with that, that big Sears Trophy, we got faith in you. Oh and one more thing that was the only way that they were going to beat us, take out our biggest weapon, we all know who hte best running back in the country is too by the way. #2. Take care and get wll soon.
max Sta: Grove City, OH: Willis: Good luck in rehab. I know you will make it back!
kevin byrne: toledo, ohio: Get Well you took a nasty hit in the National Championship. I am a buckeye fan and I just want to wish you the best of luck with the recovery.
Anthony Patrick: Jacksonville, Fl: Dear Willis, I wisha speedy recovery, the minute I saw the hit and I didn’t see you get up. I feared the worst beause all year long you’ve gotten up from hit after hit and on 99% of the time you delivered the hit. I saved a copy of the trainers carrying you off the field and I hope you kept a copy of the picture as well, so when the times get tough and you don’t feel like rehabing. You look at that picture and it get you through the day. Because my last memory was you being carted off the field. The memory I hold in my heart is the Willis carving up Florida, FSU, Tennessee and Va Tech and the 10 yrd dash to the end zone in the Fiesta Bowl. I know you can do it because my next vision will be seeing you at the Downtown Athletic Club winning the Heismann.SincerelyAnthony Patrick ( True Willi Fan )
Chris Winiecki: Perrysburg, OH: Get Well Soon!!! Nobody deserves to go what you have to go through I hope to see you again in another national championship game you are an all american in my book and i enjoy seeing you play even if you are goin against my buckeyes.
Ben C. Schodowski: Kingsport, TN: Willis, I hope you make a full recovery before the season opener. Seeing you go down hurt more than seeing us lose. I love all ya guys for the hard work you have put in to making it to the national title game 2 years in a row. And I just wanna tell you that we didn’t lose that game because OSU was better, we lost it because of that REF!!! Just make a full recovery Willis, and show the country what you and the University of Miami football team is made of. CANES ARE STILL #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dale Engles: Santa Rosa, Ca: Willis, I know that a great athlete like yourself will heal 100% and be an inspiration to us all next year. I’m sorry you had to postpone your decision about your football future, but I bet there are about 2.5 million reasons for you to be happy. I know the money isn’t everything, but at least you had the common sense to insure yourself in case something happened to your money-earning potential in football. Even if the professional football dreams never happen for you (although I’m SURE they will), you obviously have a good head on your shoulders that will ensure you success regardless of football. Football talent is one thing, but having the insight to make smart financial moves is another. You proved you have this insight (or luck or skill) that many of us lack.Anyway, get well soon, good luck in football and everything else and we’ll see you on the field sometime in September 2003
John Cokkinias: Mason, OH: I just want to say how much i enjoyed watching Miami play this year. Living in the buckeye state we don’t get all of the games, but I watched enough to know that without Willis the Canes wouldn’t have been the same. Get well soon and rehab that knee, cause I am really looking forward to seeing you play on Sunday!
Bjorn Boquist: Miami FL: Stay positive and determined in your rehabilitation. Attitude is everything and all the Hurricane fans across the world are routing for you. Thanks for an unbelievable season Willis.Bjorn Boquist
Neil Jared Solomon: east brunswick: Dear Willis bro u are the man dude u are the best running back in the nation better than most nfl running backs and i hope u get better we need u back next year I am neil solomon Coach F-rock’s brother gregg solomon best wishes and get well soon it was not pass interference go canes.SincerelyNeil j. SolomonP.s. brother of coach f-rock
Jeff Wiery: Athens, Oh: Dear Willis, I must admit that I was cheering against you for the first three quarters of the National Championship game. When you were tackled after what seemed like a harmless hit, I again cheered. But once I saw that you weren’t getting up off the field, and after seeing the replay, I immediatley had a flashback of how I was injured. I too had a devastating knee injury. I was a junior in high school when it happened. And although I wasn’t nearly as talented as you are, I was getting offers from several Big Ten schools. Once they heard that I was injured, they stopped calling. I had surgery, and eight months of therapy. And you know what, with all the hard work I did rehabilitating myself, I was able to play my senior year. And the same schools that were recruiting me called back. I told them that if they weren’t going to stick by their word and could abandon me so quickly, then I didn’t want to have anything to do with them. Needless to say I played out my senior year, and went t!o college and couldn’t have been happier with my decision. I am sure people are telling you that things will be ok and everything will be all right. But you need to tell yourself that unless your are willing to bust your butt and get yourself back in shape, all the work that you did up to this point was for nothing. You are the best running back in the country. You have unlimited potential. Show the country that you are the hardest worker out there by coming back even better than you are. I am sorry that my message isn’t very simpathetic but I was in a similar position. Consider this more of an empathetic message. I hope all goes well in your recovery. You will be back and you will be better than ever. Good luck!!! Sincerely Jeff Wiery
Jason Kerepesi: Miami, FL: hey willis, i hope that rehab goes well and quickly so we can see you in orange and green in august. we both know glenn sharpe didn’t interfere. that was horseshit, they were lettin you guys play all game. that Porter line judge is full of shit just like the two other missed calls in the, eh hem, big 10 earlier in the year. at least you got that 2.5 mill insurance thing goin just for good measure right? i still want to see deuce on the field next year man. good luck with rehab and go canes.
Daniel E. O’Grady: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas: Willis,From all that we (my wife and three children) have read and the interviews that we’ve seen you give, it is obvious that you have great will, determination, and a heart as big as the Orange Bowl. We wish you the best during your recovery process. It was truly a priviledge to watch you play this year and we know that there will be many more Saturdays and Sundays that we will get to cheer for #2 as you run over anyone that stands in your way. Take care and hurry back.Your Fans,Major Dan O’Grady, Kathy, Austin, Emily, and LoganP.S. Nothing Stops a Hurricane! Its Us Against the World!
Jay Henley: Royal Palm Beach Fl: Willis,I am sorry about the knee injury and am praying for a speedy and full recovery. You will be the best again soon. I know with your work ethic you will be pulling trucks in no time. Jay
Gary Janousek: Pflugerville TX: Willis The best of luck my friend in your recovery from your knee surgury. I also want to congratulate you and the entire Miami football program in a very sucessful season!! You guys are the best in my mind and as far as I am concerend Miami won the national championship. We look forward to seeing ya back in uniform for the iniversity of Miami and want to be at the repeat performance next year when Miami will play OSU for the National championship!! and your heisman trophy 2. Keep up the great work and tradition that associated with Miami foOTBALL go canes !!!!! #1
: Greg Dante: Rochester MI: Willis:I am writing you from the State of Michigan where the only fans here are Michigan Wolverines.I want to tell you something, I am a true Miami Hurricane fan and have been dating back to the Jimmy Johnson days.You are an exceptional running back and let me tell you I feel your pain. I woke up at 2:00am Jan 4 and all I could think about was your health and the (my) Miami Hurricanes. I feel I lost with all of you.I wish you the best and I know you WILL be back!!! I was telling everyone that the Detroit Lions better draft you because this was a perfect fit.Your day will come Willis McGahee and let me tell you I look forward to your return!!!Best of luck next year to you and your teammates!!!Greg DanteP.S. If you ever need to talk PLEASE email me.
david frantz: hummelstown: willis,thanks for an exciting season. you are the heart of the canes and myself and all canes fans are wishing you a quick and healthy recovery. get well soon!!
Cam, Peralta,T: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan: Hey Willis I hope you can get back soon playing again, I really enjoyed watching you play this season and I am looking forward to watching you next season. Keep going hard and have a posotive attitude and you will be suiting up in a Hurricane jersey before you know it!Best Wishes,-Cam-
Anthony Patrick: JACKSONVILLE,FL: Dear Willis, I wish you speedy recover as a true Hurricane fan the minute I saw you didn’t get up. I feared the worst because all year long you’ve gotten up from hit after hit, but 99% of the time you delivered the hit. I saved to my desk top a picture of the trainers carrying you off the field, and I hope you use it to motivate you during rehab. So when the going get tough and you don’t feel like rehabing, I hope you look at that picture and it pushes you harder to get back to form. Because my last memory you will not be Willis getting carted off the field. The Willis that remeber is the Willis that carved up Florida, Florida State, Tennesee and Va Tech defence.I have put my number 2 jersey up and I will not wearr it again until you make your 1st start. This comes from a true Willis fan
william a roberts, wichita ks: hey, can’t say how proud we are of you and all the team. do what the therapistand doctors tell you.whatever you decide in the future, the nfl or another ncaa championship, go for it.thanks for everything!
Dale, Fell: Plugerville TX: Like everybody else down here in Austin, I am really sorry this happened to you at this stage of your career. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hope you are at 100% before the Longhorns play Miami next year in the Sugar Bowl.
Matt Storin: Millersville, MD: Hey Willis, Your awesome. I hope you get better soon. Take your time dont rush it. We love you Willis. Your #1 fan, Matt Storin
Joseph R. Pancer : Chicago, IL: Dear Willis,I wish you a speedy and succesful recovery. Just remember nobody can take away what you accomplished so far in football and in the class room. If you stay mentally strong and focused, everything will be alright. “Only the strong survive”. Joe Pancer Chicago, IL
JR Hopwood: Fort Collins, CO: Willis, things will definately work out for the best. You’re the greatest running back I’ve seen in a long time at Miami and I know you’ll be back to form next season. Maybe a red shirt will help you get the millions you deserve. Good Luck and get well soon.
Jesse James Krueger: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Whats up willis can’t wait to have you back even if it won’t be next year, but knowing how tough you are I wouldn’t be surprised if it was next year. You will come back stronger than ever with another championship.Can’t wait.Coming from one of the two biggest hurricane fans in Minnesota. Get Well Jesse
Ned & Carol Hughes: Mill Valley: We wish you a very speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you running like you did before. We know you can do it.Get well soon!!!Best Wishes from,An alum and a booster from California
David Riska: Toms River, NJ: Tues 01/07/2003Willis, Your injury hurt us CANES fans more than the theft of the game. You are the greatest back in CANE history. I know you will work hard for a full recovery and you will get through this and go on to be one of the best in the NFL. I very much look forward to seeing this happen. It is people like you who make me so proud to be a CANE Fan and alumni. David Riska BS/1971
Dan Gordon: Columbus,Ohio: Willis, I am a die hard Buckeye fan and like everyone else thought that The Fiesta Bowl was the greatest game I have ever seen, regardless of the outcome. I just want to let you know that our prayers are with you as you rehab from your injury. Keep your head up and continue to work hard and hopefully there will be a rematch of the Canes & Buckeyes next year. Good Luck!!
Karl Milenkovic: Coral Springs, Fl.: Willis,Just a note of encouragement and a wish for a speedy recovery. It was hard to watch a brother in the Lord suffer in so much pain. I am certain you are wondering why this happened to you. Yes a question for the ages, just ask Job. Keep your eyes on Him, He will carry and care for you. You are a great person, running back, and rep. for God. Get well soon…we’ll be praying for you.Sincerely,
Bob Johnson:Phila. PA: Get Well Soon. All of our prayers are with you for a full recovery.
Sue Miller: Islamorada, FL: We are all serious Cane fans at our house and we want to wish you a full and speedy recovery. You have been such an inspiration with unbelievable work ethic and character to go with your very special athletic ability. Please don’t let this set back slow you down. So many super athletes have heads far bigger than their hearts. You stand head and shoulders above them. We all want to see you star forevermore! I bet your mother is quite a lady – she sure raised you right!
Raymond Green A: Gary,In: Dear Willis, Im sorry to see and here about your injury. You are my favorite college player. I carry your article in my pocket everyday.Hope you get better and are able to play next year.
Deanna Caplinger: kent, ohio: willis- i’m from ohio and when i saw you get hurt i almost started chearing for miami,(almost is the key word there.) i hope your nfl dreams aren’t ruined and that you make a full recovery. everyone here in ohio is praying for you so i hope that when you do turn pro you play for cleveland! yeah i know they suck but you can make them that much better! get well soon.-deanna
Evan Most: North Miami Beach, FL: Dear Willis,I am 7 years old and you are my favorite Hurricane player. I think that you are the greatest player ever. I am sorry you hurt your knee and leg. I hope that you get better soon. You are my best friend and friends help other friends when they don’t feel well. I know that you will feel better and be even better than you were before you got hurt. I would someday like to play just like you and be a great Hurricane football player.Get well soon,Your friend,Evan Most
anthony wiggins l: port royal, sc 29935: I was there watching as i always do every game you were about to get crunk the momentum had swung .then the injury happened i’m hurt because WE lost and lost you i really feel your the best back ever at miami and if you were on the feild the entire game we would of won and the ref’s would’nt taken it away with some bullshit call. ihope you come back to um but if you don’t GET THAT PAPER and take care of yourself and family i know you will . i’d like your jersey if i could get it all they have is ken’s don’t get me wrong ilove ken but you made it go you are the heart and soul of the canes and as i stated before if you stay the whole cane nation will be happy if not you’ll be just be like anything else that comes out of miami and goes pro damn good because your a cane and your strong iknow it’s a long shot but if you read this email me back stay strong and get well anthony wiggins
Mike KattabValencia, CA: yo dog…if the edge can comeback from it, so can you.get back on the field soon, brother.peace,mike
Willie Coates: Mobile, Al: What up Willis! I hope your rehabilitation goes well and we(the fans) get to see you at Miami again next season. If not…best of luck in the NFL.Keep your head up!Hardcore Miami fan, Willie
Eric A. Eisenberg: Naples, Florida: Willis, Thank you for an amazing season. Your effort, attitude, and skills are an inspiration. You were the final piece in a puzzle built in the drive to the National Championship. I’ve constantly been checking your status on ESPN.com and have just read that youve been released from the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. Although you may not turn pro next season, all Miami fans at the first home game, myself included, are ready to greet you wholeheartedly, whether in uniform or not, when you walk out of the tunnel. I have no doubt that after another fantastic season you will take your place on the podium as a first round pick and follow in the footsteps of Clinton Portis recieving a future Rookie of the Year Award. Best wishes to you and your family and I hope you have a speedy recovery.Eric Eisenberg
