Roh's role in GERG's daughter's rehab
Somewhat awkward title, but it's the best I could do ...
Very touching (IMO) article on how Greg Robinson's daughter rehabbed at UMich with help from Barwis and, in a different way, Craig Roh:
http://espn.go.com/colleges/michigan/football/story/_/id/8793581/michig…
h/t Touch The Banner (http://touchthebanner.blogspot.com/2013/01/wolverine-nation-roh-fills-g…)
January 2nd, 2013 at 6:35 AM ^
Your title's not nearly as awkward as Magnus's, with that photo he used.
And it is a great story. Thanks for posting.
January 2nd, 2013 at 8:29 AM ^
This one looks particularly vacant about the eyes. Sort of zombie-like, with the brain gone.
The juxtaposition with the article he links to is sort of unfortunate.
January 2nd, 2013 at 9:52 AM ^
You're a better man than I, Don. I went the more visceral route and wondered which of the model's gaps Roh was filling.
January 2nd, 2013 at 7:11 AM ^
This is an awesome story, and thanks for sharing this. It is another example of the great people that participate in and surround this program, going above the call to improve the lives of others, even if it is simply being a friend, as Roh was here. Stories like this make me all the more proud of this program, and all the more sad when stand-up people like Roh play their last game here.
January 2nd, 2013 at 8:36 AM ^
I thought the article was touching yes, and a great story. I'm happy for Robinson's daughter and her recovery but the article seems pretty disorganized and odd. It focuses on Roh and Robinson's friendship but...they haven't spoken in almost two years. Almost like Rothstein was reaching for a story (not that it would be totally out of character for him). But hey, he's got to keep up with Chantel Jennings who does a pretty fantastic job on these pieces.
January 2nd, 2013 at 9:03 AM ^
January 2nd, 2013 at 11:51 AM ^
Robinson and Lindsay both said they have not spoken with Roh since that day because they worried about it being awkward, but want to reconnect after his college career ends following the Outback Bowl, which will be Roh's 51st consecutive start at Michigan. Roh, too, wants to hear from them.
Considering the situation with the coaching change and the attitudes of many [most?] about Gerg's legacy, it's not surprising they felt communication would be awkward. It may have been partly out of respect for Roh-- not putting him in the position of seeming disloyal to his new coaches. All parties say they want to reconnect now that Roh's Michigan football career is over.
Does anyone remember ever hearing anything about Robinson's daughter's situation when it was happening? I certainly don't. Odd that it took this long.
January 2nd, 2013 at 11:08 AM ^
Good for Roh for serving a role in the young lady's recovery. He was one of many, I'm sure. Still, the point is Roh could have played no role, but he chose to reach out and participate. That's the mark of a good man. (If my memory serves, Roh is also a religious man ... and to some degree his commitment to that likely played a role.)
January 2nd, 2013 at 11:48 AM ^
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:30 PM ^
I used to visit with them back when Greg was coaching at UCLA. Even took them out to ice cream a couple of times when they would visit balboa island. Great family.
January 2nd, 2013 at 2:27 PM ^
Thanks for posting.