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Chris Mortensen has throat cancer

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Steak Snabler, Jan 15, 2016.

  1. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Hate to see this. And it's Stage 4.

    ESPN's Mortensen on leave for cancer treatment

    Saw him on TV a few weeks ago and he sounded awful, was slurring his words as if he'd had a stroke. I guess this is why.
     
  2. ChrisLong

    ChrisLong Well-Known Member

    Oh man, I noticed that, too, a couple of weeks ago. I knew him quite well before he moved to Atlanta. And I've heard plenty of his slurred speech.
    Wishing him the best. He made quite a life for himself after the wild times of his younger days.
     
  3. BDC99

    BDC99 Well-Known Member

    I had heard someone else say that he seemed pretty bad recently but hadn't noticed. Horrible news. Very good reporter, and one of the dwindling few at the four-letter that I enjoy.
     
  4. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    I guess what surprises me is he has seemed "off" for more than a year, just not as quick or understandable during the MNF look-ins.
     
  5. Matt1735

    Matt1735 Well-Known Member

    Fuck Cancer
     
  6. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    If you'd like to lose a little faith in people — or Patriots fans — check out the comments on Schefter's Facebook page announcing Mort's cancer. So many horrible horrible people calling it "karma" and "what you deserve."
     
  7. BDC99

    BDC99 Well-Known Member

    No thanks. That's despicable.
     
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  8. studthug12

    studthug12 Active Member

    The way some people act on social media is deplorable. Show some class my goodness. Speaking of class, how about Larry Fitzgerald giving Mort a shout out and saying he's thinking of him after his game-winning TD vs. Packers.
     
  9. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    Thanks for stopping by, Larry!
     
  10. studthug12

    studthug12 Active Member

    No problem, GO CARDS!
     
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