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A good Bulldog fighting for his life
Friend of mine I went to State with and is as a dedicated State fan as there is- Russell Thomas- is on a vent fighting for his life after suffering an aneurysm. He is from Houston and coached awhile- then moved on into the admin side. He's in Tupelo trying to hang on.
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Prayers to him and his family!!
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Keeping him in my prayers!
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Prayers being sent. I have known him since the city park swimming pool days back in the early 70's and probably before that. No doubt he is one of the good guys on this earth.
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as of 6am this morning- eyes opened but still on vent
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I know RT and he's one heck'uva good guy and he and his family bleed maroon/white. I've been keeping up with LA's updates and he's making some progress but he's by no means outta the woods and has a LONG WAY to go. Please keep this family in your prayers folks.
Last edited by Saltydog; 02-27-2026 at 05:46 PM.
"The QB and the receiver weren't on the same page there, but hey its only week eleven". (Jack Cristil)
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Originally Posted by
Coach34
as of 6am this morning- eyes opened but still on vent
Good news.
"Once the game starts, it's gonna be easy." - Lebron, July 10th, 2010
"No one ever said it's gonna be easy." - Lebron, June 12th, 2011
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Originally Posted by
Saltydog
I know RT well and he's one heck'uva good guy and he and his family bleed maroon/white. I've been keeping up with LA's updates and he's making some progress but he's by no means outta the woods and has a LONG WAY to go. Please keep this family in your prayers folks.
I'm 95% sure he posts here as well but wont tell me his name because he argues with me
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Update:
Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.
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Originally Posted by
Coach34
Update:
Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.
He was a great Bulldog who never met a stranger. He will without a doubt be missed by many, myself included. Rest In Peace, Russell.
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Damn. Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.
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Originally Posted by
Coach34
Update:
Russell fought a tough battle but left us to be with Lord this afternoon. We lost a good Dude and Bulldog today.
Loss is always tough for those still here as you know Coach. But he has left the physical pain behind and stepped into His arms and presence.
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Praying for family. Sorry for the loss.
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Originally Posted by
EdwardDrayton
Loss is always tough for those still here as you know Coach. But he has left the physical pain behind and stepped into His arms and presence.
I was hoping he would get some overtime like I did. Really feel for his wife and son. He and his son were very close State fans. Mom is a Rebel but that doesnt matter
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Originally Posted by
Coach34
I was hoping he would get some overtime like I did. Really feel for his wife and son. He and his son were very close State fans. Mom is a Rebel but that doesnt matter
My son and I unfortunately understand that pain. It never goes away. We have just learned to live with it.
Last edited by EdwardDrayton; 03-20-2026 at 09:19 PM.
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