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02-13-2006, 08:57 AM
From NewsOK.com:
Mon February 13, 2006
Sutton will take leave of absence
The Oklahoman
STILLWATER --- Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton will take a medical leave of absence for the rest of the season, it was announced Monday.
Sutton is recovering from injuries suffered in a Friday automobile accident.
“It has been an extremely difficult season," Sutton said. " With my deteriorating physical condition and other issues, I have been under a tremendous amount of stress. I told Dr. Schmidly I was close to making this decision after the trip to Kansas State because the pain in my back was making it very difficult to coach. After Friday’s events, I know it is best to go on medical leave the remainder of the season to address my future health."
OSU president David Schmidly, athletic director Mike Holder and Sutton said no decision has been made regarding the coach’s plans for next season.
“Coach Sutton will continue to heal and that is something we will discuss at the appropriate time,” Holder said.
Sean Sutton, the program's head coach designate, will oversee the program for the rest of the season, including tonight's game against Kansas.
“It is very difficult to step away from the team,” Eddie Sutton said. “But I know they are in great hands. The season has not gone as we wished, but we have a talented and fine group of young men and I look for them to finish the season strong. I won’t be on the bench, but I’ll be with them.”
Mon February 13, 2006
Sutton will take leave of absence
The Oklahoman
STILLWATER --- Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton will take a medical leave of absence for the rest of the season, it was announced Monday.
Sutton is recovering from injuries suffered in a Friday automobile accident.
“It has been an extremely difficult season," Sutton said. " With my deteriorating physical condition and other issues, I have been under a tremendous amount of stress. I told Dr. Schmidly I was close to making this decision after the trip to Kansas State because the pain in my back was making it very difficult to coach. After Friday’s events, I know it is best to go on medical leave the remainder of the season to address my future health."
OSU president David Schmidly, athletic director Mike Holder and Sutton said no decision has been made regarding the coach’s plans for next season.
“Coach Sutton will continue to heal and that is something we will discuss at the appropriate time,” Holder said.
Sean Sutton, the program's head coach designate, will oversee the program for the rest of the season, including tonight's game against Kansas.
“It is very difficult to step away from the team,” Eddie Sutton said. “But I know they are in great hands. The season has not gone as we wished, but we have a talented and fine group of young men and I look for them to finish the season strong. I won’t be on the bench, but I’ll be with them.”