Real hero of the game

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September 11th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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jls1144
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Real hero of the game
Sitting in section 6. Right before the interception that led to our first touchdown, chaos arose a few seats behind me.

"Are you a nurse? Can someone get help? Everyone back up!"

Amongst the cheers, these request took awhile to get noticed. I looked to see a man slumped over, then lay back motionless. People around began to respond. A couple men took action. They layed the fan out and began CPR. The man had his adult sons with him. Medics soon came with an AED, but the quick actions of the heroic fans brought breath back to the ailing fan. He was carried off by strecher. He appeared to come out of the situation 'ok.' Being in the medical field, It appeared to be a MI, heart attack. I'm sure treatment and recovery time will ensue.

But thank you, you quick acting souls in sect 6
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September 11th, 2011 at 2:48 PM | I thought you were going to say (Score:5 Normal)
Jivas
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That the real hero of the game was Gary Gray.

Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do.

September 11th, 2011 at 2:51 PM | Wow (Score:3 Normal)
Crent
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What a story. Thanks for sharing. Glad to know he appeared to be okay.
The responding fans really are heroes.

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September 11th, 2011 at 2:52 PM | That game was really hard on (Score:2 Normal)
UMxWolverines
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That game was really hard on the heart. Can't believe someone actually had a heart attack though. Hope he's ok. Props to the people who did CPR and the medics. I also can't believe I didn't see this because I was in Section 5.

I have Hokeamania

40-34...Hail. I still hate tsio...7 months til we meet again.

September 11th, 2011 at 2:55 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
jls1144
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We were row 58. He was couple

Rows up

September 11th, 2011 at 5:41 PM | I lied. I was in Section 6 (Score:1)
UMxWolverines
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I lied. I was in Section 6 not 5. Plus I was only 14 rows above you so I really don't know how I didn't see that.

I have Hokeamania

40-34...Hail. I still hate tsio...7 months til we meet again.

September 11th, 2011 at 2:55 PM | I was in section 6 too, right in front of it. (Score:1)
Evil Monkey
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Thank you for sharing that he was ok.

Go Blue!

September 11th, 2011 at 3:59 PM | Thought this was going to be about (Score:2 Normal)
tripp welborne ...
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A sandwich.



Great work fans, ems and everyone. Speedy recovery.

Auwê ka hua`i lâ

September 11th, 2011 at 8:51 PM | real gyro of the game (Score:2)
DeuceInTheDeuce
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real gyro of the game

September 11th, 2011 at 5:11 PM | Wow, that sucks.......that he (Score:2)
rockediny
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Wow, that sucks.......that he had to miss the game. Glad he was alright though.

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September 11th, 2011 at 5:19 PM | Our seats are also in section 6, row 86. (Score:2)
bluewave720
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We saw a little commotion, but I couldn't make anything out.  Really glad to hear everything turned out ok.

"Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards."
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September 11th, 2011 at 5:43 PM | Those of you in Section 6 (Score:1)
UMxWolverines
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Those of you in Section 6 just like I was, wow. There are some blue-hairs in that section if I've ever seen one. There were people who refused to stand up even while Michigan was on defense.

I have Hokeamania

40-34...Hail. I still hate tsio...7 months til we meet again.

September 11th, 2011 at 6:44 PM | glad to hear (Score:1)
rockydude
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Glad to hear that these fans were able to help out. It's always encouraging when people reach out and help those in need . . . 

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September 11th, 2011 at 6:44 PM | I saw medics also come down (Score:1)
RowoneEndzone
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I saw medics also come down into section 35 near row 3 or 4.  Anyone know what happened. 

"Wasn't that Michigan drive just great.  That's like Patton riding into Berlin." ~Bob Ufer

September 11th, 2011 at 8:30 PM | The Free Press reported that (Score:1)
goblueva
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The Free Press reported that one fan did have a heart attack and was in stable but critical condition at the hospital. Hopefully he will make a successful recovery and be back in the stands soon.

"Some people say soccer is America's sport. I say 'BULLSHIT"!! Football's America's sport!"- Bo Schembechler, Football Camp 1995

September 12th, 2011 at 1:58 AM | Wow, same thing happend at (Score:2)
Slim_Hype
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Wow, same thing happend at the OSU game I went to with my dad. Hes a huge OSU fan. Kind of odd.

Meh....

September 13th, 2011 at 9:15 PM | Grandpa (Score:2 Informative)
sportsman10
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Weird enough that was actully my Grandpa my 2 Uncles and my Dad. He ended up being ok but is still in the hospital because all of his ribs are still broken. Also oddly enough we are Notre Dame Fans and it was Michigan fans who helped him. So besides the ND - Michigan game i will always be cheering for Michigan.

September 14th, 2011 at 11:29 AM | That is awesome to hear. I (Score:1)
jls1144
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That is awesome to hear. I am so happy for you and your family!

September 15th, 2011 at 12:11 PM | Fans' quick action helps save heart attack victim at Michigan-No (Score:1)
The Barwis Effect
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His team lost, but a diehard Notre Dame fan who suffered a heart attack while watching the Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish in Michigan Stadium got the biggest win of his life on Saturday.

Leo Staudacher, 69, of Bay City, was cheering for Notre Dame Sept. 10 when he felt sharp pain in his shoulder during the second quarter. The retired investor thought he had heartburn or indigestion. But his heart stopped beating; he sat down and passed out.

Luckily for Staudacher, fans sitting near him knew CPR. A dentist from Trenton began chest compressions. Others called over medical personnel stationed at the game, who took Staudacher to the University of Michigan Health System for treatment.

http://www.annarbor.com/news/fans-quick-action-helps-save-heart-attack-v...

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September 15th, 2011 at 1:52 PM | The story made ESPN too (Score:1)
pfholland
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http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6973459/fans-help-save-man-notre-dame-fighting-irish-michigan-wolverines-game

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