TheBand Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2005 Men’s Basketball Contact: Doug McIlhagga BRYANT TAKES LEAVE OF ABSENCE ST. LOUIS—Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Brad Soderberg today announced that senior guard Reggie Bryant (Baltimore, Md. / Calvert Hall) has been granted an indefinite leave of absence to return home and tend to a family emergency. “The information that we have is that Reggie’s brother, George Jr., has been hospitalized,†Soderberg said. “Reggie flew to Baltimore Wednesday night to be with his family. Until Reggie informs us of his plans, we don’t know when he will return to the team. At this point, our prayers are with Reggie and his family.†Bryant is the Billikens’ leading scorer at 13.8 points per game. He did not travel with the Billikens to Wednesday’s game at South Florida, because he was ill with a stomach virus. The Billikens host Charlotte at Savvis Center tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. — www.slubillikens.com — Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 First his dad and now this. Our prayers are with Reggie and Brehms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUDrew Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 It really puts things into perspective. Our prayers are with Reggie and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 i am sure we all are thinking of the bryants. good luck reg and brehms and know we are all with you in another difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I don't think this year could get much worse for Reggie or his family. Reggie's absence may be good for the teams future though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUMS81 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Good luck to Reggie, Brehms, and your family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillikenBurg Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 nice thing to say, with reggie and his family in a tough situation all u think of is that his absence is good for the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Reg, Brehms ... best wishes for a speedy recovery for your brother. You are all in my prayers. Official Billikens.com sponsor of H. Waldman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Best wishes to the whole family and hopes that it turns out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauman Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hope I'm wrong, but based on today's PD article that Reggie hasn't even talked to Brad I'm thinking RB has played his last game for the Bills. Hope all goes as good as possible for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjray Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Best wishes to the Bryant family. Reggie has made great contributions in his short time with the Billikens and we hope the illness is not as bad as feared with Reggie back in STL soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltiedave Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Bauman, I don't know if you meant the tone of your statement, but when your sibling is shot and in critical condition back home, you just go home. The coaches and team understand that Reggie is needed with his family, and that is the ONLY story. When my dad passed, I told my boss, took a week off, and the next time they saw and heard from me was a week later. They showed some class by sending flowers and paying a respect call, but noone expected me to call them with any sort of update. We all wish Reggie and his family peace, and pray that his brother can pass this trial and regain his full health. Peace and love their way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schasz Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 My heart goes out to Reggie and the entire Bryant family. What a horrilble thing to happen. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and as Coach Soderberg indicated, this is far more important than what is going on with the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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