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Ed Cooley Support Widespread

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As news spread through the college basketball world of Ed Cooley’s health complications today at the Cintas Center, many people have shared that their thoughts and prayers are with the Providence College head coach. From former players, coaches and fans, many have shared their concern for Ed Cooley. As of now, there are no updates on his status other than that he will be remaining at a Cincinatti hospital over night. (As first reported by Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal)

To gain some perspective on how many people have reached out to Coach Cooley on Twitter, here are just a few of the hundreds of messages sent out to him:

126 Comments

  1. Barrett Anselmo

    February 8, 2015 at 1:47 am

    Get well coach Cooley we need you for Villanova

  2. Matt Sousa

    February 8, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Get well coach!

  3. Cheryl Ann

    February 8, 2015 at 1:53 am

    Praying for a quick recovery. We need you coach. <3

  4. Kevin Dalton

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Get better soon coach. Friartown is praying for you

  5. Corey Graham

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Get well soon coach!

  6. Margaret Reid

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    All good wishes to a really good guy. Prayers & high hopes that all is well

  7. Kerry Ryan McManus

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Feel better Coach Cooley!!

  8. Dennis Gray

    February 8, 2015 at 1:55 am

    get well soon coach!

  9. Scott Silvia

    February 8, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Get better Coach !

  10. John Mara

    February 8, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Get well coach! The boys need you!

  11. Keith Buohl

    February 8, 2015 at 2:02 am

    Thoughts and prayers with you coach and your family. We all Believe !

  12. Jim Hopper

    February 8, 2015 at 2:07 am

    You are in our prayers.

  13. Jill Sylvestre Connolly

    February 8, 2015 at 2:08 am

    Sending prayers & healing thoughts!

  14. Paul Bell

    February 8, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Get well soon, Coach!

  15. Lisa Wells

    February 8, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Hope you feel better soon! Friartown needs you.

  16. Dennis Labossiere

    February 8, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Basketball is a game. Your health is more important. Praying and wishing the best to Coach!

  17. Jaime Fernandez

    February 8, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Ed Cooley is a very strong he never gives up get some rest and come back strong!!!

  18. Jeff Hoyle

    February 8, 2015 at 2:13 am

    Wishing you all the best coach. Get well soon. We’re all pulling for you.

  19. Dave Pelletier

    February 8, 2015 at 2:19 am

    just another bump in the road Coach..Get well soon from the Cooley World Order.. #cWo4life

  20. Anthony Razza

    February 8, 2015 at 2:20 am

    Get Well Soon Coach Cooley! For the most important reason. Yourself! Team will be there waiting!

  21. Kimberly Burgess Giusti

    February 8, 2015 at 2:20 am

    Get well soon!

  22. Laura Maguire

    February 8, 2015 at 2:25 am

    Praying for coach Ed Cooley to get well soon!

  23. Kevin McMahon

    February 8, 2015 at 2:25 am

    Prayers for a speedy recovery. Your an inspiration to many of us.

  24. Craig Preuit

    February 8, 2015 at 2:26 am

    We love you coach! Prayers for a speedy recovery! Hope to see you tuesday

  25. Patrick Harrington

    February 8, 2015 at 2:34 am

    Get well soon. We all are cheering for a speedy recovery.

  26. Jason Freedom Dodd

    February 8, 2015 at 2:39 am

    get well coach Cooley

  27. Leslie Smith Laughlin

    February 8, 2015 at 2:39 am

    Get well soon! Sending our prayers & love

  28. Michael Grossi

    February 8, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Prayers for Coach Cooley … Speedy recovery Godspeed

  29. Jackie Stewart

    February 8, 2015 at 2:41 am

    Hope you are up and feeling better very soon

  30. Liz Cochrane

    February 8, 2015 at 2:47 am

    Prayers for You Coach!

  31. Neil Primeau

    February 8, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Get well Ed….

  32. Andrew Napolillo

    February 8, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Get well soon coach. Prayers go out to you and your family.

  33. Ann Marie Farrell

    February 8, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Prayers to you coach .. Hope your feeling better soon!! The Farrell Family

  34. Ann Marie Farrell

    February 8, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Prayers to you coach .. Hope your feeling better soon!! The Farrell Family

  35. Ann Marie Farrell

    February 8, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Prayers to you coach .. Hope your feeling better soon!! The Farrell Family

  36. Ann Marie Farrell

    February 8, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Prayers to you coach .. Hope your feeling better soon!! The Farrell Family

  37. Tim Mac

    February 8, 2015 at 2:54 am

    Prayers and get well wishes to you Ed! Get well soon!

  38. Doug Tucker

    February 8, 2015 at 3:00 am

    Get well Coach

  39. Lisa Guillette

    February 8, 2015 at 3:04 am

    Sending positive thoughts and prayers for Coach Cooley and his family.

  40. Thomas Stauffer

    February 8, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Thoughts and prayers are with you Coach Cooley.

  41. Jay King

    February 8, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Prayers for coach.

  42. Paula Milano

    February 8, 2015 at 3:08 am

    Good luck to you, Ed. Many people, including me, are wishing you well.

  43. Simone Melo

    February 8, 2015 at 3:09 am

    Good thoughts for Coach Cooley

  44. Simone Melo

    February 8, 2015 at 3:09 am

    Good thoughts for Coach Cooley

  45. Simone Melo

    February 8, 2015 at 3:09 am

    Good thoughts for Coach Cooley

  46. Lisa Murphy

    February 8, 2015 at 3:10 am

    We wish you well, prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

  47. Chris Buco

    February 8, 2015 at 3:16 am

    Get well soon Coach!!!

  48. Sarah Insana

    February 8, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Sending good thoughts, prayers, & positive vibes to Coach Cooley, Narissa, & his children.

  49. Derec Lamendola

    February 8, 2015 at 3:23 am

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  50. Lisa Antonelli Curran

    February 8, 2015 at 3:24 am

    Ron & MaryEllen!!!

  51. Lisa Antonelli Curran

    February 8, 2015 at 3:24 am

    Jack

  52. Kate Kennedy

    February 8, 2015 at 3:25 am

    Get well, Coach Cooley!

  53. Ron Lacroix

    February 8, 2015 at 3:25 am

    Love Coach Cooley. Hope he feels better soon.

  54. Meredith Morry

    February 8, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Get well soon coach

  55. Meredith Morry

    February 8, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Get well soon coach

  56. Meredith Morry

    February 8, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Get well soon coach

  57. MaryEllen Curran Lacroix

    February 8, 2015 at 3:27 am

    Get well coach !! Asap!

  58. Adam Dooley

    February 8, 2015 at 3:27 am

    Get well Ed ! You are the heart & soul of the friars

  59. Chris Ryan

    February 8, 2015 at 3:29 am

    Get well, Coach! Cooley World Order!!!

  60. Sean Artpop Reaves

    February 8, 2015 at 3:41 am

    Get well coach!

  61. Chris Massey

    February 8, 2015 at 3:43 am

    Get well, once a CENTRAL KNIGHT, always a KNIGHT

  62. Frank Gelfuso

    February 8, 2015 at 3:46 am

    Speedy recovery !!!!!

  63. Lyn Oberg

    February 8, 2015 at 3:49 am

    Feel better soon Coach Cooley. Thoughts and prayers for a safe and healthy return to Providence. You and the Friars do us proud in Rhode Island.

  64. Miguel Angelo Johnston Jr.

    February 8, 2015 at 3:52 am

    Get well soon

  65. John Colson

    February 8, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Get well soon coach.

  66. Lisa May Mejia

    February 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Sending positive energy and well wishes

  67. Lisa May Mejia

    February 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Sending positive energy and well wishes

  68. Lisa May Mejia

    February 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Sending positive energy and well wishes

  69. Lisa May Mejia

    February 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Sending positive energy and well wishes

  70. Lisa May Mejia

    February 8, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Sending positive energy and well wishes

  71. Terrence Harris-Hughes

    February 8, 2015 at 4:00 am

    Get well soon Coach. We need you

  72. Bob Lapointe

    February 8, 2015 at 4:08 am

    Coach our thoughts and prayers are with you! Get well!!!

  73. Tara Mekuto

    February 8, 2015 at 4:11 am

    All of our thoughts and prayers are with you coach and your family. #yougotthis #bestcoachever we are your biggest fans Richard Riccio Nicole Williams

  74. Dana Holmes Cooper

    February 8, 2015 at 4:13 am

    Get well soon Coach!

  75. Kevin Roe

    February 8, 2015 at 4:16 am

    Get well Coach

  76. Kirsten DiChiappari

    February 8, 2015 at 4:24 am

    Healing prayers coming your way, Coach! Get well and come home soon!

  77. Donna Marcaccio

    February 8, 2015 at 4:39 am

    Get Well Coach

  78. John Cappuccilli

    February 8, 2015 at 4:43 am

    Hoping its nothing serious! Get well soon Coach!!

  79. Dan Diegnan

    February 8, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Thoughts and prayers to Coach Cooley, his family, and the Friar faithfulls.

  80. Elaine Silva

    February 8, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Get well soon, Ed

  81. Chad Bianchi

    February 8, 2015 at 4:56 am

    Get well coach and take all the time you need. It’s time for your other family to pick you up.

  82. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  83. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  84. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  85. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  86. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  87. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  88. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  89. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  90. Maribeth Reynolds-Calabro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Get well coach

  91. Carol Minot

    February 8, 2015 at 4:59 am

    Hope you’re ok Coach!

  92. Kevin Ebert

    February 8, 2015 at 5:05 am

    Thoughts and prayers to Ed and the Cooley Family. YOU ARE FRIARTOWN.

  93. Kevin Denneny

    February 8, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Get well soon Ed!!

  94. Ronald William

    February 8, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Feel better soon coach. Our family of Friars will keep you in our prayers.

  95. Bill Almond

    February 8, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Cool One…both Liam and I said prayers. Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope to see you soon!

  96. Michele Dunphy Giardina

    February 8, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Get well soon Coach!! Well thoughts and Prayers for you ..

  97. Pete Boyle

    February 8, 2015 at 6:10 am

    Cooleeeey. Thinking about you. Together on Wednesday in DC you were set to take on the world. Just will have to wait a day or two then you will pick up right where you left off.

  98. Christine Melucci

    February 8, 2015 at 6:33 am

    Sending prayers for a swift recovery…from a proud PC alum:) God bless you.

  99. Ack Bonnie Tolson Baldassano

    February 8, 2015 at 6:43 am

    Sending prayers!

  100. Andrea Seyferth

    February 8, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Prayers go out to you coach!!! Get well soon… GOD bless you…

  101. Joshua Michael Corrente

    February 8, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Lot’s of ‘Feel Better Soon’ wishes for the local kid who didn’t want to move away from the home area to be the winner he knows he can be-

  102. Kathryn Quimby

    February 8, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Speedy recovery Coach!

  103. Rich Luto

    February 8, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Get well your health is more important than Basketball.

  104. Nora Grady

    February 8, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Praying for you Coach Cooley!!

  105. Tony Feola

    February 8, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Get well soon

  106. William Henry

    February 8, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Prayers and thoughts go out to Coach and his family. Get well soon.

  107. Dawn Burgess Crouch

    February 8, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Prayers for you Coach. Sending nothing but good thoughts to you and your family.

  108. Kristen Frost

    February 8, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Feel better soon, Ed!

  109. Darleen Gomes

    February 8, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    My prayers go out to Eddy and his family. Wishing you well soon!!

  110. David Desroches

    February 8, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Wednesday

  111. Mike Scafati

    February 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Get better, Coach.

  112. Marty McGreevy

    February 8, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    thoughts and prayers to Coach Cooley. Heart and Soul of Friartown.

  113. Peter Iannuccilli

    February 8, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Thinking of you buddy. Get well soon

  114. Ted Oliva

    February 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Get well Ed. I’ll be listening for that bird whistle.

  115. Terri Filippetti

    February 8, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Hope everything is ok Ed….thinking of you.

  116. Ann Marie Maccarone

    February 8, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    Get well coach!

  117. Steven Myers

    February 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Prayers for Coach Ed Cooley!

  118. Brian Spillane

    February 8, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Thoughts and prayers Coach. Be well.

  119. David Cerasuolo

    February 8, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Get well coach

  120. Keith Campbell

    February 8, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Ed you are in our prayers, you were always a strong person and I know you will pull threw and be stronger then ever!!

  121. Jackie Wheeler Gilman

    February 8, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    God bless Coach Cooley! Get well soon.

  122. Jedediah Adoian

    February 8, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    get well soon ed

  123. Tony Carreiro

    February 8, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Get well fast!

  124. Tayna Brooks-Vasquez

    February 8, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    The vasquez team praying for God’s Blessings.

  125. Claudia Breslin

    February 9, 2015 at 12:28 am

    We love you coach!! Get better soon!!

  126. Phillip Scolardi

    February 9, 2015 at 3:10 am

    Get well. God bless. We love you here in Friar land.

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