Irsay being treated for severe respiratory illness

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Guy has struggled with addiction his entire life.

I know he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and there are people all over the world who struggle with the same issues without anywhere near the resources he has, but it’s still hard not to feel sorry for the guy.

I worked in EMS for years and it still took my Brother’s coke problem to really show me how addiction’s characterization of being a disease made sense.

Irsay is just a real one. Silver spoon but this dude is crazy passionate about music, he actually played college football, he was a legit power lifter; he’s just one of those dudes - he’s metal. I shouldn’t love the dude but he’s MY billionaire, dammit.

It’s probably worse for him because I imagine nobody wants to tell him no.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

He already has started to. His daughter is pretty heavily involved in the franchise already.

I think he means legally.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

It’s probably worse for him because I imagine nobody wants to tell him no.

I think that is a real problem for the wealthy and powerful.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

Oh shit...

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...113529021.html

Not surprised at all. I saw him at the kickoff party for the Frankfurt game, and he was looking pretty damn rough.

I had no idea he was only 64, would have added 10 years to that.

Yeah, no doubt. My German buddy I was with asked me how old he was and I told him mid to late 70s. Then we looked it up and couldn't believe it.

At any rate hope Jim gets well soon, gets the help he needs, and can stay clean!

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

I think he means legally.

Yes. My point was that he needs to do it before the league makes him sell the team, possibly to someone who would prefer to own a team in a different city.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Yes. My point was that he needs to do it before the league makes him sell the team, possibly to someone who would prefer to own a team in a different city.

I would guess he would step aside at that point. Might be hard for the league not to accept that.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by rcubed

I would guess he would step aside at that point. Might be hard for the league not to accept that.

From what I hear during Kent Sterling's YouTube show. he seemed to indicate that Casey Irsay is already preparing as if she will take over the team.

I would assume that the Irsay family has a plan of succession in place.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

From what I hear during Kent Sterling's YouTube show. he seemed to indicate that Casey Irsay is already preparing as if she will take over the team.

I would assume that the Irsay family has a plan of succession in place.

Jim has been good to the city. I hope Casey is just as good.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

Oh shit ......



https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...113529021.html

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This yahoo article cites "TMZ" as its source ...... and TMZ is a tabloid.

Irsay's condition (congestive heart failure) may or may not be related to an overdose, but right now we don't know anything other than his life was in danger because his heart's oxygen saturation number was 71% ...... most healthy people's level is between 95% and 100%.




This is the latest on the subject, from the IndyStar.



Colts Owner Jim Irsay's 911 Call Released

(By Evan Frank and Joel A. Erickson)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...csp=chromepush

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[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

o


This yahoo article cites "TMZ" as its source ...... and TMZ is a tabloid.

Irsay's condition (congestive heart failure) may or may not be related to an overdose, but right now we don't know anything other than his life was in danger because his heart's oxygen saturation number was 71% ...... most healthy people's level is between 95% and 100%.




This is the latest on the subject, from the IndyStar.



Colts Owner Jim Irsay's 911 Call Released

(By Evan Frank and Joel A. Erickson)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...csp=chromepush

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Whole situation just sucks.

Holder in the radio a while back seemed to imply there was a rumored incident that no one was allowed to talk about for some time. Conjecture on what was behind it with no ability to cross reference. I would also parse his words to indicate there will be more to come on his health update and I am also drawing inference that it won't be good (I read one report that indicated he was on life support). Regardless of the driver, heart disease, addiction, combo, etc... it's a terrible time for him and his family and you can just hope he gets better and if not the Irsay legacy of charity and a desire to win carries forward under his daughter.