UM football players Mark Moundros & Jon Bills in bad car accident.

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June 6th, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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UM football players Mark Moundros & Jon Bills in bad car accident.

Some sad news out of Schembechler Hall: Mark Moundros (FB/LB) and Jon Bills (TE) were in a bad car accident. I am not aware of where the accident happened, how it happened or who was at fault. I do know that Mark was a little dinged up but will be fine other than short term whip lash-type effects and bruising that are typical of a car accident. However, Jon was not as fortunate and is in the hospital with serious spine-related issues. I apologize for posting without more details. A friend of mine on the women's golf team is dating a football player and she told me what happened and after I spoke to another friend on the women's tennis team who also dating a football player, who confirmed. I hesitated posting something so personal, but I thought that the more Wolverines that had Jon & his family in their thoughts and prayers the better.

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June 6th, 2010 at 9:04 PM | whoah! I am going offline (Score:1)
wlvrine
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whoah!

I am going offline to pray for him right now.

June 6th, 2010 at 9:13 PM | thoughts and prayers (Score:1)
Geaux_Blue
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from the MGoCommunity are pretty universal to both families

June 6th, 2010 at 9:28 PM | Nothing new to say but (Score:1)
SportsBrewKings
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Nothing new to say but everyone keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Car accidents are scary situations and we hope everything turns out for the best. Hang in there guys.

June 6th, 2010 at 9:42 PM | Yikes! I wish them both (Score:1)
Louie C
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Yikes! I wish them both speedy recoveries, and praises be that it wasn't worse.

"It's the only place to get the inside story on Wolverine football, so blee bluhh tahh!" - Bo

June 6th, 2010 at 9:47 PM | Best wishes to both in their recovery (Score:1)
clarkiefromcanada
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I'm praying for the best here.

Let's all hope for the most positive outcomes for both of these  young men and their families. Based on the Mealer family outcomes it is clear their is a "Benificent Michigan Recovery and Rehabilitation Supporting God".

"delusions of granger"

June 7th, 2010 at 12:28 AM | --- (Score:1)
Maize_and_Drew
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If there's any possible silver lining in this, these young men will have access to the best medical care in the world at The University of Michigan Medical Center.

Get well soon guys. 

Flush twice - it's a long way to Columbus.

June 6th, 2010 at 9:52 PM | =:~( Sad news indeed.  On (Score:1)
Lordfoul
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=:~(

Sad news indeed.  On that note I think I will take a break from the less important issues we face.  Best wishes to both players.

 

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June 6th, 2010 at 10:00 PM | Keep them in your Prayers (Score:1)
Raback Omaba
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I can say that the family would appreciate prayers for the three, especially Jon, who's injuries are the worst.

He is doing better and is stable however he has surgery tomorrow, so keep him in your prayers.

Really makes you think about life and cherishing those close to you.

June 6th, 2010 at 10:31 PM | Who's the third? (Score:1)
jrt336
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Who's the third?

June 6th, 2010 at 10:12 PM | Wow terrible news indeed.  I (Score:1)
bluewillrise
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Wow terrible news indeed.  I know Jon from class as we are both in the same program and he seems like a good person, easy to talk to and always has a smile.  Get well soon to Jon and Mark

June 6th, 2010 at 10:29 PM | Hope they're both fine and (Score:1)
jrt336
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Hope they're both fine and don't suffer long-term like Minor did.

June 6th, 2010 at 10:59 PM | I'd take those kind of lingering injuries... (Score:1)
Blue in South Bend
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If it means they don't have to deal with more serious long-term injuries.  Football is important to these guys, but they've also got the next 60 years of their lives ahead of them. 

Brandon Minor lost a season to a balky ankle.  Brock Mealer lost more than that.

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June 6th, 2010 at 11:08 PM | But Minor had a lot of (Score:1)
jrt336
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But Minor had a lot of headaches or a concussion (can't remember which) that resulted in him being out of a lot of off season stuff.

June 7th, 2010 at 8:45 AM | No offense but..... (Score:1)
Blue in Yarmouth
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give me headaches and the use of all my extremities over being paralysed any day of the week. People who have never worked with or know people who have been paralysed can't appreciate what a truly difficult situation it is. In fact, unless you are the person themselves I don't think you can appreciate it.

What I can say though, is what Minor went through is nothing like what The Mealer Family has gone through, and I am sure Brandon himself would say that.

June 6th, 2010 at 10:48 PM | Kirk (Score:1)
Raback Omaba
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Kirk Moundros was also with his brother and cousin. His injuries were similar to Mark's and not as bad as Jon's.

Just gotta keep him in your prayers.

June 7th, 2010 at 11:41 AM | That sad to hear. I played (Score:1)
Bryantdet
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That sad to hear. I played football against Kirk back in Farmington. I will make sure that I keep Jon and the Moundros's in my prayers.

June 6th, 2010 at 10:48 PM | Damn (Score:1)
Blue in South Bend
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Every now and then something happens that puts things back in perspective.  It's just a shame that it takes a tragedy like this to do so.

They're both in my prayers.  May the good people at UofM Hospital work their magic.

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June 6th, 2010 at 11:04 PM | If any of their family or (Score:1)
WolverineWill
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If any of their family or friends read this blog, know that they are in our prayers tonight. 

"For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

June 6th, 2010 at 11:10 PM | Car Accidents are the worst (Score:1)
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It's always terrible to hear about something like this. No matter who the person is. We will definitely keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Its Whatever Man

June 7th, 2010 at 12:40 AM | --- (Score:1)
Maize_and_Drew
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Hearing about tragic, unexpected events like this always reminds me of how precious life is, and how lives can be changed in an instant.

Give your loved ones an extra hug and kiss before you go to bed tonight.

Flush twice - it's a long way to Columbus.

June 7th, 2010 at 12:54 AM | May God Bless Them (Score:1)
big john lives on 67
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May God Bless them and their families tonight.

"Gentlemen, This is Michigan," Glenn E. "Bo" Schembechler

June 7th, 2010 at 6:58 AM | Best wishes to all who were involved (Score:1)
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I hope all go3es well with Jon's surgery today.  Keep your head up and get well soon, guys. 

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June 7th, 2010 at 7:00 AM | My thoughts and prayers go (Score:1)
silverslugger
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My thoughts and prayers go out to both of them hoping for a full recovery.

 

God Bless

June 7th, 2010 at 7:56 AM | This makes me feel horrible (Score:1)
YakAttack
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that I was rushing over for recruiting info. It really puts it in perspective.

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July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 PM | hi (Score:1)
Lindsay2012
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hi

July 5th, 2011 at 3:56 PM | Too bad (Score:1)
padog
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Too bad I always thought that moundrous played the hardest on the team

July 5th, 2011 at 3:58 PM | Yeah (Score:1)
padog
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What happened

October 2nd, 2011 at 11:34 AM | well i just took a low cost (Score:-1 Trolling)
October 3rd, 2011 at 11:28 AM | just take a motor car (Score:-1 Trolling)
April 6th, 2012 at 10:49 AM | This is not good!! (Score:0 Trolling)
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