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Irsay being treated for severe respiratory illness

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...36810000134448

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From the Colts: Jim Irsay is currently being treated for a severe respiratory illness.

While this unfortunately means he won't be able to perform with his band this week in Los Angeles, he is receiving excellent care and looks forward to returning to the stage as soon as possible

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...36855055355929

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More from Colts: We’ll have no additional information at this time and we ask that you respect the privacy of Jim and his family as he recovers.

Wishing Jim a quick and full recovery.

Praying for Jim to have a full and speedy recovery.
Best owner in the NFL!

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Originally Posted by ChoppedWood (Post 290924)

Oh shit...

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...113529021.html

Time to turn over his assets to an heir.

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Originally Posted by Racehorse (Post 290925)

Time to turn over his assets to an heir.

He already has started to. His daughter is pretty heavily involved in the franchise already.

uh oh - respiratory illness meant respiratory suppression from opiate overdose! Dude is gonna need rehab

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Originally Posted by HoosierinFL (Post 290938)

Uh oh ...... respiratory illness meant respiratory suppression from opiate overdose !!! l The dude is gonna need rehab.

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If he needs rehab, then he will presumably be surviving this ...... all things considered, it could have been worse, and I'm glad that it wasn't.

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I had no idea he was only 64, would have added 10 years to that.

Guy has struggled with addiction his entire life.

I know he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and there are people all over the world who struggle with the same issues without anywhere near the resources he has, but it’s still hard not to feel sorry for the guy.

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Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc (Post 290945)

I worked in EMS for years and it still took my Brother’s coke problem to really show me how addiction’s characterization of being a disease made sense.

Irsay is just a real one. Silver spoon but this dude is crazy passionate about music, he actually played college football, he was a legit power lifter; he’s just one of those dudes - he’s metal. I shouldn’t love the dude but he’s MY billionaire, dammit.

It’s probably worse for him because I imagine nobody wants to tell him no.

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Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 290933)

He already has started to. His daughter is pretty heavily involved in the franchise already.

I think he means legally.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Session (Post 290948)

It’s probably worse for him because I imagine nobody wants to tell him no.

I think that is a real problem for the wealthy and powerful.

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Originally Posted by ChoppedWood (Post 290924)

Oh shit...

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...113529021.html

Not surprised at all. I saw him at the kickoff party for the Frankfurt game, and he was looking pretty damn rough.

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I had no idea he was only 64, would have added 10 years to that.

Yeah, no doubt. My German buddy I was with asked me how old he was and I told him mid to late 70s. Then we looked it up and couldn't believe it.

At any rate hope Jim gets well soon, gets the help he needs, and can stay clean!

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Originally Posted by YDFL Commish (Post 290949)

I think he means legally.

Yes. My point was that he needs to do it before the league makes him sell the team, possibly to someone who would prefer to own a team in a different city.

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Originally Posted by Racehorse (Post 290995)

Yes. My point was that he needs to do it before the league makes him sell the team, possibly to someone who would prefer to own a team in a different city.

I would guess he would step aside at that point. Might be hard for the league not to accept that.

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Originally Posted by rcubed (Post 291000)

I would guess he would step aside at that point. Might be hard for the league not to accept that.

From what I hear during Kent Sterling's YouTube show. he seemed to indicate that Casey Irsay is already preparing as if she will take over the team.

I would assume that the Irsay family has a plan of succession in place.

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Originally Posted by YDFL Commish (Post 291013)

Jim has been good to the city. I hope Casey is just as good.

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Originally Posted by ChoppedWood (Post 290924)

Oh shit ......

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...113529021.html

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This yahoo article cites "TMZ" as its source ...... and TMZ is a tabloid.

Irsay's condition (congestive heart failure) may or may not be related to an overdose, but right now we don't know anything other than his life was in danger because his heart's oxygen saturation number was 71% ...... most healthy people's level is between 95% and 100%.

This is the latest on the subject, from the IndyStar.

Colts Owner Jim Irsay's 911 Call Released

(By Evan Frank and Joel A. Erickson)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...csp=chromepush

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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles (Post 291950)

Whole situation just sucks.

Holder in the radio a while back seemed to imply there was a rumored incident that no one was allowed to talk about for some time. Conjecture on what was behind it with no ability to cross reference. I would also parse his words to indicate there will be more to come on his health update and I am also drawing inference that it won't be good (I read one report that indicated he was on life support). Regardless of the driver, heart disease, addiction, combo, etc... it's a terrible time for him and his family and you can just hope he gets better and if not the Irsay legacy of charity and a desire to win carries forward under his daughter.

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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles (Post 291950)

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(ONE WEEK LATER)

He's alive, he's conscious, and he's very grateful.

Colts Owner Jim Irsay On the Mend, Grateful for Support

(By Stephen Holder)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ateful-support

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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles (Post 292218)

Great news

Chappell gave an update about Irsay:

https://fox59.com/sports/hospitalize...m-doing-great/

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by: Mike Chappell

Hospitalized Colts’ Jim Irsay: ‘I’m doing great’

INDIANAPOLIS – The appreciation and excitement in Jim Irsay’s voice was palpable.

In his first public comments since his health became a concern in early December, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts offered an update on his well-being and reaction to being selected by Dwight Freeney to present him for enshrinement in August for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“I’m doing great,’’ Irsay said Friday in an interview with FOX59/CBS4. “I’ve appreciated all of the prayers and concerns.

“It’s a long road and you have to be patient. The great news is everything is going well.’’

Irsay, 64, reached out from his hospital room, where he said he’s been since undergoing recent surgery on his right leg. The procedure was deemed necessary to improve his mobility.

He revealed it was the latest in “26 surgeries over the last seven years.’’

“I’m getting out of the hospital in a couple of days, maybe by Monday,’’ Irsay said. “You just have to have patience. It’s going to take some rehab, which I’ve already been doing to get me going. Just gotta get my strength and mobility back.

“Everything else is going great.’’

Irsay’s condition has been in question since Dec. 8 when officers and paramedics responded to a 911 call and were dispatched to his Carmel residence. The police report documented “overdose’’ as the reason for their response.

Irsay attended the Colts’ Dec. 16 game against Pittsburgh at Lucas Oil Stadium, but then canceled his appearance at a Jan. 11 Jim Irsay Collection concert in Los Angeles. The team attributed his absence to a “severe respiratory illness’’ and noted he was “receiving excellent care.’’

Over the past few months, the family asked for Irsay’s privacy to be respected. He has been transparent regarding his long battle with addiction.

Irsay declined to elaborate on any specifics regarding his health, other than the leg surgery.

“There’s always speculation and rumors that come out,’’ he said. “But really, it’s been a tough process. The (leg) procedure was a hard one.

“I’m thankful and blessed with where I am.’’

Irsay is uncertain if he’ll attend the NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Fla. later this month.

“I’ll talk to my doctor and see,’’ he said. “It’s possible I might take a pass.

“As you get older, you’ve got to put your health first . . . I treasure every year.’’

General manager Chris Ballard said Irsay has been involved with the daily operations of the franchise.

“Look, at the end of the day we’re not going to do anything without his approval,’’ he said. “We still keep him in the loop.

“You know him. He wants to know. He loves this team. He’s making his way and doing well. He’s getting better.’’

About Freeney

Earlier Friday, Irsay announced on social media he was selected by Freeney to present him for induction in August into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

“I’m honored and humbled,’’ he said.

Previously, Marvin Harrison and Edgerrin James chose Irsay to serve as their presenters as well.

“It shows I’ve always had their backsides and represented them,’’ he said. “A lot of it has to do with growing up with the players. They were like my brothers.

“We were such a close group. It’s just a blessing.’’

As for Freeney, Irsay insisted he’s deserving of being the latest accomplished Colt individual to be enshrined. He joins recent inductees Harrison, James, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy and Bill Polian.

“Dwight was a unique player. Just a complete disruptor,’’ Irsay said. “I said every time the ball’s snapped it was like a bar fight brought out on his side of the line of scrimmage. He created havoc.

“We’re just really hoping Reggie (Wayne) and (Robert) Mathis are next. We know Adam Vinatieri is going to be coming in It’s really an incredible time for us.’’

About moving ahead

Irsay admitted he was excited about what the future holds for his franchise. The Colts finished 9-8 last season and nearly won the AFC South under first-year head coach Shane Steichen even though rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in week 5.

“It’s the start of a great year with AR back and (Jonathan) Taylor set to go with a full mindset at training camp,’’ Irsay said. “If Chris (Ballard) can just figure out how to get Marvin Harrison Jr. here, we’ll be set.’’