Former ISU Coach McCarney Releases Statement on Health

Courtesy: University of North Texas Athletics

Dan McCarney smiles as he is introduced as the new University of North Texas football head coach during an NCAA college football news conference, Nov. 30, 2010, at the Mean Green Athletic Center in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Denton Record-Chronicle, David Minton)

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By James Steward

Story Created: Feb 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM CDT

North Texas head football coach Dan McCarney has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital and will continue to undergo medical treatment for a stroke that he suffered Sunday.

“First, thanks to all the wonderful people who sent well-wishes during my time of illness. I am reminded of how truly blessed I am by the number of family, friends and colleagues that have reached out to show support to Margy and myself with words of support and encouragement.

After suffering numbness on the left side of my body Sunday, we called 911 and were subsequently rushed to the hospital. I have been told by the doctors that the early recognition of the symptoms and the quick response of the paramedics indeed helped minimize the impact of the stroke. Thanks to the care of the wonderful medical staff that I have been under, I am confident that there will be no long-lasting effects and I will be able to return my normal routine in time.

While I have a great passion for coaching and approach my job with a tireless effort, I’m sure that my doctors will ask that I come back at a slower pace. I fully intend on leading the North Texas football program through spring drills and can’t wait to be back around my staff and players.

If there is any lesson to be learned in all of this it is to make yourself aware of the signs of a stroke and act immediately when those signs become present. I’m not sure if our quick reaction saved my life, but it definitely save the quality of my life.

Thanks again for all the thoughts, prayers and signs of support.”

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