Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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I just feel like we have the right guy. Finally. Guy is an elite recruiter and an elite football coach. To me, Chaney makes a big difference also. Now we know that the offense is going to be fine. With Pruitt, the defense will be elite. I can't wait to see what he does and the kind of talent that he brings once we start winning.
 
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Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
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This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure for the pancreas as a whole but the duct repair could absolutely give me my life back for the most part.
Truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option. But maybe something will happen to allow these things to happen. Anyone have a lucrative job opening 😁

It's a long shot financially but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
Will continue praying for you!
 
I just feel like we have the right guy. Finally. Guy is an elite recruiter and an elite football coach. To me, Chaney makes a big difference also. Now we know that the offense is going to be fine. With Pruitt, the defense will be elite. I can't wait to see what he does and the kind of talent that he brings once we start winning.
I agree. The staff seems to be set up for success. Now it's time for the athletes to play up to their standards.
 
If the culture change is there its going to be interesting to see how they perform this year. That defense should be flying around. Gonna be fun to watch.
I know it's just pics, but seeing the attitude Maurer has is encouraging. Need a qb with swagger.
 
Is something going on at USC that I have missed, besides Kingsbury leaving to go to the NFL and Helton being on the hotseat?
It appears to me that the players are losing faith in Helton and are getting out while they can. Of course there are tranfers from most teams, but to lose a player who just signed a month ago is unreal, and there's more everyday. Was the transfer portal in operation during Butch's last year?
 
If the culture change is there its going to be interesting to see how they perform this year. That defense should be flying around. Gonna be fun to watch.
People keep expecting Pruitt to run guys off to expedite the culture change but to me it seems like he's actually trying to convince them to stay. He seems unwilling to give up on any of them, even if they weren't his guys so to speak. And I think that will actually get them to trust him and buy in more. If those assumptions are true it shows great leadership imo. Probably not what most wanted or expected but in the long run I think it's a much better solution for the program than just running off guys so he can focus only on ones he recruited.
 
People keep expecting Pruitt to run guys off to expedite the culture change but to me it seems like he's actually trying to convince them to stay. He seems unwilling to give up on any of them, even if they weren't his guys so to speak. And I think that will actually get them to trust him and buy in more. If those assumptions are true it shows great leadership imo. Probably not what most wanted or expected but in the long run I think it's a much better solution for the program than just running off guys so he can focus only on ones he recruited.
Yep. He wants competition plain and simple.
 
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People keep expecting Pruitt to run guys off to expedite the culture change but to me it seems like he's actually trying to convince them to stay. He seems unwilling to give up on any of them, even if they weren't his guys so to speak. And I think that will actually get them to trust him and buy in more. If those assumptions are true it shows great leadership imo. Probably not what most wanted or expected but in the long run I think it's a much better solution for the program than just running off guys so he can focus only on ones he recruited.

Teacher vs leader. A teacher is likely also a leader, but not necessarily the other way around. It may be a subtle point, but some leaders will establish their culture by firing everyone and replacing them, whereas a teacher would try to get the same result by helping people improve. Either one can get the job done, but you've got to love the heart of a teacher. People will grant you a ton of grace for personality flaws if they believe you really care, and everything you hear from former players is that Pruitt truly cares. Yet to be seen whether he's the next Saban, but I feel like we are far better off that we've been in a long time.
 
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