(Wrestling) Ben Askren - significant health problems
I hadn't been following it. Almost died.
Lost a ton of weight. Fighting back. Good Luck, Ben!
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
ChuckyTheGoat
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04-04-11
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Guy is pretty resilient. Guy fought it off. Made good progress:
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
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JAKEPEAVY21
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03-11-11
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I've been reading updates as they come along but thankfully he survived this scary ordeal and wishing him the best and hopefully no further setbacks. He is very mentally strong coming from a wrestling background, so he will fight the good fight to recover.
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ChuckyTheGoat
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Been watching his videos:
1) Ben is a very driven guy.
2) His message has been one of appreciation and encouragement.
3) A simple reminder that life is fleeting. Can go very quickly.
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
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ChuckyTheGoat
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OK, what HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY denied his claim?
Also, I read that Dana White did in fact donate $100,000+ to Ben's cause.
One other side-bar on Ben's history. People know about:
1) NCAA wrestling: 2x national champ
2) MMA: Successful career. Did take two noted losses very late in his career.
The part that people might be LESS aware of:
3) Ben and brother Max launched the AWA (Askren Wrestling Academy) in Wisconsin.
...AWA has become arguably the best wrestling club in the USA. At least one of the more respected clubs.
...AWA produced three national champs in recent years: O'Toole (MIZZ), Keckeisen (No IA) and Mesenbrink (Penn St).
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
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agendaman
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chucky how are you big guy. nfl and college upon us soon.tg eh.got a ml gem for you.nfl reg. season. game 1. la chargers over k c chiefs.i may start a contest for nfl.
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ChuckyTheGoat
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Originally posted by agendaman
chucky how are you big guy. nfl and college upon us soon.tg eh.got a ml gem for you.nfl reg. season. game 1. la chargers over k c chiefs.i may start a contest for nfl.
Hey, Agenda. Things are good:
1) Trying to get a little LESS big. Trying to shed a few LBs.
2) Thx for the NFL tip.
3) I will give the Chargers a long look. Only thing I'm skeptical about is the neutral-site. Would feel better if it was a Charger home-game.
Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?
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ChuckyTheGoat
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Nice video from Michael Chandler:
1) Was a teammate of Ben's at MIZZ.
2) Ben used to talk up Michael as an emerging talent.
3) Chandler went on to All-American Mizz. Later had success in MMA.