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1. Short coach | January 15, 2013 at 1:31 pm

   Best of luck Aaron! It will be good to have you back and healthy. Just in time for some exciting times at tech.
2. Ralph | January 15, 2013 at 1:39 pm

   Steve, thank you for keeping us informed on something far more important then Tech`s next OC or Logan`s status. Please give us updates.
3. Other John | January 15, 2013 at 1:41 pm

   Hope you have a speedy and complete recovery, Aaron.
4. Zman | January 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm

   Via con dios amigo.
5. jogger | January 15, 2013 at 1:51 pm

   Aaron, wishing you well and a speedy recovery….your column is a must reaad for all hokie fans…you da man…………
6. Jeff G. | January 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm

   Praying for you Aaron… I am a BIG Tech fan!… Hurry back!!
7. Georgia Ben | January 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm

   Aaron,

   Please know that us Wahoo fans serve the same awesome God and we are also praying for you and your family. Get well and I look forward to reading your work soon.
8. crooked road | January 15, 2013 at 1:54 pm

   Thoughts and prayers go out to AMc. Tough times for a very nice guy. I hope everything goes as well as possible, and that your health returns to 100% as soon as possible.
9. alwaysOandM | January 15, 2013 at 1:54 pm

   Good luck Aaron. Will be thinking of you and Fam.
10. rpotts12 | January 15, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Aaron,

    Best of luck with the surgery. Can’t wait til you’re back so I can wonder where you come up with those diverse and sometimes obscure (at least to me) lyrics.
11. Tom L | January 15, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Best to you and your family. Here’s hoping for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.God Bless.
12. Acworth hokie | January 15, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Praying for you Aaron. My son was diagnosed with post meningitis hydrocephalus when he was 2 months old. He had brain surgery on the same day of his diagnosis. We were living in Roanoke at the time . As a Mom I was very frightened for him. He had very good doctors and if you are having the surgery in Roanoke chances are you have the same group of neurosurgeons as my son. They are a good group of doctors. Hang in there and I will be praying for your recovery. Keep us updated.
13. Howard | January 15, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Get well soon Aaron!
14. Ames | January 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Good luck man!
15. Heather Dinich | January 15, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Best wishes, Aaron, thoughts and prayers on a fast recovery.
16. David in Salem | January 15, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    See you back soon!
17. Trevor | January 15, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Read up on what Aaron was disgnosed with, and it doesn’t sound too life-threatening, but all the same, I’m glad the doctor knows what was ailing A-Mac and now they can operate on him.

    Aaron tweeted that his operation is postponed to Thursday. So he is still lucid.

    I will be praying for a safe operation and speedy recovery. The blog isn’t the same without his sense of humor and the lyrics I will never know.
18. Donald | January 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Ditto what everyone else has said, A-Mc. God bless and godspeed.
19. Original Greg | January 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Good luck AM. We’re all thinking about you. Also, don’t forget to play your fearless forecaster record on this too!

    
20. George | January 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Best wishes. Positive vibes are being sent your way!
21. scott whitaker | January 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Best wishes Aaron. You timed this perfectly; football is almost over and baseball is right around the corner!
22. Steve78 | January 15, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Aaron, you, the family and the doctor’s are in our prayers.
23. Jim Eanes | January 15, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Said a prayer for you and hope for a rapid & full recovery.
24. Cece Bell | January 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Gee, Aaron, I had no idea that you were going through this! I’ll be sending lots of good thoughts (sports-themed and otherwise, since I’m clearly not all that great at sports) your way. Seriously, though, you’re in my thoughts! Hope your recovery is quick and comfortable. xoxox Cece
25. john | January 15, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Aaron, My thoughts and prayers with you and the family, all the best!!
26. Desert Hokie | January 15, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Aaron

    You have to know that so many people are thinking of you, and are hoping for your recovery and return.
27. Donna Hall | January 15, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Hey Aaron, hope everything goes well for you. Daniel and I will keep you in our prayers. Your tough, you can get through this with no problem – especially if you get a belt and keep your pants up!!! Will be checking on you.
28. 69HOKIE | January 15, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. GOD BLESS!!!
29. Abby | January 15, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Aaron – Please, please, please take care of yourself and get past this as quickly as you can because until you return, we’re stuck with Berman.
30. HokieAl | January 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Take care Aaron. Get well soon.
31. Dougfish | January 15, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Aaron,
    Best of luck with your surgery. Thinking happy thoughts.
32. david lynch | January 15, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    god bless speedy recovery
33. steve | January 15, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Praying for you.
34. Goldfish Cracker | January 15, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Godspeed Aaron
35. Larry | January 15, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    praying for you and your family.
36. Barry from Ivy | January 15, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Prayers and thoughts with you and your family.
37. John Urquhart | January 15, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Best of luck with the surgery Aaron. Prayers are heading your way.
38. Perch | January 15, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Guess my flu shot won’t help with that, Aaron. If best wishes will help you, though, you have them in spades.
39. THe Orrie | January 15, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Get back soon A Man. Spring Training is just around the corner ,It’s the year of the O’s Brother.

    The Orrie will be saying a prayer for you . Get well soon my friend ..
40. Doug | January 15, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Best of luck Aaron.
41. Kemper Winstead | January 15, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I’m praying an pulling for you. May the recovery be quick.
42. A Reader | January 15, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Good luck!
43. john g | January 15, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    prayers for you and your family!
44. Jason Stamm | January 15, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Aaron, it’s been a pleasure getting to know you in the time I’ve been in Blacksburg. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Just know we’re all rooting for you tomorrow and a speedy recovery!
45. Mike 3 | January 15, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Prayers to you and yours.God bless and a speedy recovery.
46. Cougartrainee | January 15, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Wishing all the best! Praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!!
47. 540Hokie | January 15, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    A-Man, You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and have a speedy recovery. Can’t wait for your next column.
48. Palmetto State Hokie | January 15, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    A-Mac, get well and get back soon! Miss you, starting my day is not the same w/o the daily briefing!! All the best…
49. SCHokieFan | January 15, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    A-Mc, I want to add to the long list of your fans that will be think and praying for you. I hope you will allow a little levity. You should not internalize the pressure of a deadline.
50. H D Jones | January 15, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    My brother recently had surgery for this condition at Duke Medical in Raleigh. It was performed by Dr. Grossi and did not involve the insertion of a shunt. I am hopeful that Aaron got a second opinion there. The best to him and his family. It is not an easy road.
51. Michael | January 16, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Wishes for a successful surgery. Get well soon.
52. ken | January 16, 2013 at 2:26 am

    Let me join all the others in offering my hopes for a fast return for one of the key New River Cardinals. Get well soon.
53. Mark Pinkus | January 16, 2013 at 4:22 am

    Get well soon Aaron, and God Bless you. I love your column and your interesting spin on Tech football. – Hokie Mark in Baltimore
54. ron | January 16, 2013 at 4:45 am

    speedy recovery.
55. Brad Snyder | January 16, 2013 at 6:32 am

    Will be praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. You’re our “go to guy”. We need you back in the game.
56. kenroe | January 16, 2013 at 6:46 am

    see i like you and I’ve never even met you cause at such a stressfull and scary time in your life you have a sense of human you’re funny dude and you’re in my prayers!!!!!!! GOD bless you!!!
57. kenroe | January 16, 2013 at 6:51 am

    see i like you and I’ve never even met you cause at such a stressfull and scary time in your life you have a sense of human you’re funny dude lol lol I just think that’s awesome and im praying for you and your family during this time k kool beans!!!!!!!!
58. kenroe | January 16, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Sorry:-( did’nt realize i had already sent that im so goofy lol!!!
59. Another Jason | January 16, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Hope you get well soon!
60. VT70 | January 16, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Best of Luck and a speedy recovery
61. Ryan | January 16, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Best wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery, my friend. I hit a four-team teaser last night and my first thought was, “Man, McFarling would be IMPRESSED!!!” haha.

    Take care.
62. jay | January 16, 2013 at 9:02 am

    God Bless and Get Well Soon!!
63. Say What? | January 16, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery; prayers are with you!
64. WahooGal | January 16, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Thoughts and prayers to Aaron and his family for a speedy recovery!
65. Brian Davis | January 16, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Prayers, well wishes and a speedy recovery for you Aaron !
66. the other Tony | January 16, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Aaron, successful thoughts to you and your family, and watch out for Nappy with that drill, wo !!!!!
67. Scott A | January 16, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Best wishes for the a speedy recovery!
68. Maggie Drewry | January 16, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Aaron, We are praying for your speedy recovery and that you won’t be “out of action” for very long! Best of luck to you.

    Maggie and Tom
69. Jimmy G | January 16, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Good Luck AMc, Looking Forward to you returning to work soon. You, and your family will be in our Thoughts and Prayers.
70. Sara Bailey | January 16, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Our prayers are with you and your family. Speedy recovery. We need you back to write about VT.

    Sara Bailey
71. don | January 16, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    God bless you Aaron, you are in our prayers.
72. giles | January 16, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Good luck aaron. Have not been on blog site due to radiation and cancer. They tell me only a few months to live. So ya gotta be better than that. Ha. Seriously I have prayed for you and will tell ya faith goes a long way. Look at the Orioles! You are a good man, my friend. Let’s fight the good fight. Be strong buddy.
73. Rodant | January 16, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    I just looked up this on the net and it’s no joke. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
74. Cal Wolfe | January 16, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    I follow your column regulary. Get well wishes here. We don’t get much Hokie news in Arkansas.
75. Mike Boryan | January 16, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Hearts best A a ron!
76. Oakie Hokie | January 16, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Prayers are with you. Just hope the surgeons are as good with the scalpel as you are with the pen.
77. Jack Ratcliffe Sr | January 17, 2013 at 5:32 am

    My thoughts and Prayers are with you,Look foward to seeing your articles back in RTs after your recovery.
78. Huntersdad | January 17, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Steve and/or Katrina, please give us an update on Aaron’s condition this morning as soon as you can. As you can see we are all thinking about him and his family and are hoping and praying he’s doing OK.
79. Zman | January 17, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Rooting for him today!
80. Melanie Graczyk & Meg Cook | January 17, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Get well soon Aaron, our thoughts are with you with hopes to a speedy recovery. Will miss your great articles and look forward to your return.