Comments on: Hokies safety Michael Cole talks about his decision to give up football

By: Perch

Perch — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:06:34 +0000

Michael, it is always humbling when a young man goes down in a sporting endeavor. This should remind us all of the sacrifices that can be demanded of someone from the game. Thank you for your contributions, we will all be pulling for you. Serious bidness, this game we love so much, but life awaits you! Have a long and happy one.

By: the other Tony

the other Tony — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:48:08 +0000

Little off subject, Andy, but how can our athletic department operate with the two head people unhealthy and not working ???? Weaver and McCloskey need to go ahead and retire due to health and start drawing the state retirement, and with the salsry they have been paid over the past few years, it is not like they are being kicked to the curb. Where is Steger ??? Is he paying any attention to the athletic program ???

By: xman

xman — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:21:44 +0000

Good luck Michael, all the best from now on!

bfi – that’s the ONLY thing you have ever posted that made ANY sense.

By: Barry from Ivy

Barry from Ivy — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:41:13 +0000

Awesome post from #4. God has another plan for Michael.

By: Scott A

Scott A — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:04:34 +0000

Sad to hear about this Michael and family! I know we haven’t heard the last about you. It may not be football related but you’ve got some more great accomplishments ahead of you! That’s just the type of man you are! Good luck! The Anderson Family (Philip)

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:11:49 +0000

Great to see Michaels’ dad post the “I love you”. Some dads can’t say that to their children privately. I thank the Lord that Michael wasn’t paralyzed. I was watching the game and almost immediately prayed for him. The right decision was made and we all hope to see Michael doing some wonderful things with the education he gets at Tech.

By: Acworth hokie

Acworth hokie — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:44:03 +0000

Michael , you are awesome!!! Don’t ever forget that. Hang in there. God has another plan for you. Trust in Him.

By: Voice of Reason

Voice of Reason — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:03 +0000

Looks like he has some great family support. Way to go Dad! I know this has been hard on you and his mother too! Glad he is safe and looking to the future!! I’m keeping this whole family in my prayers as they continue to heal and deal with this situation.

By: Jim Cole

Jim Cole — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:56:17 +0000

I love you Michael — Dad

By: crooked road

crooked road — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:51:19 +0000

Best of luck to Cole. Who knows, this might turn out to be a blessing. He might be more inspired to pursue the medical side of athletics, or just PT or Exercise Science or any other areas of medicine. Football doesn’t last forever. At least he got to ‘live the dream’ for a while, and he acquitted himself well when he did. Great interception, by the way.