Tragedy on the field at UGA today

by **Laxbum** on Sat Oct 15, 2005 4:19 pm

I've got devasting news from UGA as Charles Neil, a player for Emory, took a hard shot off of his helmet from point blank range today in a game against UGA. He came off the field on his own strength and then immeadiately went unconscious. The ambulance came immediately and he was taken off the field via stretcher as he remained unconscious. The trainers on the field suggested that he would probably undergo surgery upon arrival to the emergency room. This is all I know for now.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Charles and his family and I would like to ask everyone in the lacrosse community to do the same.

Adam Weinstein
Assistant Coach
Georgia Lacrosse

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by **UNCC Prez** on Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:53 pm

UNC Charlotte sends our prayers.

by **KnoxVegas** on Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:14 pm

Augustana College sends our thoughts and prayers.

by **packlax** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:51 am

NC State sends its thoughts and prayers

by **Timbalaned** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:56 am

U of Oregon sends its prayers, I hope he is ok...

by **RollTide!** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 3:18 am

The University of Alabama also sends its thoughts and prayers.

by **Laxbum** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:52 am

We got word from Emory's head coach that Charles has suffered severe head trauma and went into surgery after yesterday's game. This is all we know for now.

Adam Weinstein
Georgia Lacrosse

by **lil lady lax fan** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 3:53 pm

Go Charles go!!! We're all pulling for you!!

by **Laxbum** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:59 pm

A few of the UGA players went by the hospital to visit Charles today. Unfortunately, according to his father, Charles has not regained consciousness and that we will not know whats going to happen to him for a few more days.

Please keep praying for Charles to recover from this freakish injury. I'll keep posting updates as soon as I get them.

Adam Weinstein
Georgia Lacrosse

by **Rob Graff** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 9:22 pm

The thoughts of the UM-Duluth Lacrosse team, alumni and parents go to Charles and his family, as well as the UGA team.

We are pulling for you Charles !

Rob Graff

by **aulax1** on Sun Oct 16, 2005 9:34 pm

Our thoughts and prayers from the Auburn Lacrosse family are with Charles, his family, and his teammates. We are all praying for a speedy recovery and the best of luck to everybody.

by **benji** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:10 pm

Thoughts and prayers from the U. Hope he pulls through ok.

by **byualum** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:04 pm

God's speed, Charles...

by **Adam Gamradt** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:31 pm

The thoughts of Minnesota Lacrosse are with Charles, his family, and Georgia Lacrosse.

Adam Gamradt

by **Laxbum** on Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:44 pm

Great news! Charles finally regained consciousness today and was able to answer questions. He suffered from bleeding to the brain and he had to undergo emergency brain surgery on Saturday. According to his father, they are especially happy with his recovery thus far as his speech was clear today.

After witnessing the whole thing, I honestly believe its a miracle that he is still alive and that he has not suffered more severe permanent damage that we know of at this time. Thanks to everyone for their support and I will continue to update everyone on Charles recovery.

Adam Weinstein
Georgia Lacrosse