Posted by juicetke on December 14, 2007 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This day just keeps getting better and better! Sarcasm!!!!

Posted by bshell12 on December 14, 2007 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

best wishes duke

Posted by cmcfalls on December 14, 2007 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to stay classy juicetke.

That is unfortunate for Duke. Prayers for him...

Posted by eb502us on December 14, 2007 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not good news but lets hope everything is all right with Duke so that he can resume his basketball career. I guess now we'll really see how far Brian Williams has come. I look forward to him stepping up and giving us a lift inside with rebounds and blocked shots, something that is sorely needed.

Posted by bigbluevol on December 14, 2007 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good grief...this is one of the worst days UT has had in a while. Thank God that they give the players these echocardiograms. Duke, get well and if you can, rejoin the team as soon as possible. As for the effect on the basketball team, I imagine Brian Williams will definitely not be redshirting now. But, what really matters is Duke's health. Get well, we're praying for you!

Posted by juicetke on December 14, 2007 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks cmcfalls! I included "sarcasm" in my comment for idiots like yourself that wouldn't be able to figure it out. I guess you missed that part.

I was merely commenting on all the bad news today with Cut leaving and possibly trooper and now this.

Get off your high horse. Your no better than anyone else.

Merry Christmas!

Posted by volguy on December 14, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke is the word of the day at UT and not for good reasons... Prayers and wishes to Duke Crews. Hopefully, he can come back from this, even if he never plays another minute of basketball.

Posted by dfreeman on December 14, 2007 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah cmcfalls you may have jumped the gun a bit jumping on juicetk It wouldn't have taken a 3rd grade education to realize he meant that this was bad news!!

Posted by Romosexual88 on December 14, 2007 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are in our prayers Duke. Hope to see you back on the court soon!

Posted by chrisw2967 on December 14, 2007 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

prayers for the Duke , good thing they run tests like this on these kids.

Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on December 14, 2007 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God bless you, Duke, no matter what. We all love you out here.

Posted by tnmantravel on December 14, 2007 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you da man duke....stay strong bro'

Posted by LazhilUT on December 14, 2007 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Stay safe big guy.

Posted by cdldoc on December 14, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And here I am, wondering if he will play in the National Championship game with or without chin whiskers. Follow the medical advice and you will be OK Duke.

Posted by 2000man on December 14, 2007 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Man, can this day get any (insert four letter word here)-ier.

Posted by volchiq on December 14, 2007 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just saw the story on this the other night on WBIR with JaJuan Smith. I think UT is one of the few universities doing this. When I was watching the story I was hoping that it would be a waste of money. :(

Duke, I am sure you will be on the court in no time. Better safe than sorry. Take care and keep your head up!!

Posted by THE_VOL on December 14, 2007 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by THE_VOL on December 14, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Now this one is for marcy and the rest on here who THINK Williams should get more time. You may well get your wish. Our rotation is about to take an unfortunate hit that only time will tell if it's short or long term...."

In this particular instance, I hate to be the one to say I told you so but....

Having known 3 individuals including 2 high school kids who died on the court from similar conditions, here's hoping all goes well and Duke can back on the court soon. But obviously his long term health is more important than hoops and hopefully he'll use this unfortunate situation to re-focus on school and his overall future.

Posted by sgtvols on December 14, 2007 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jeeze, what's next? betweem pat and pearl we're the walking dead.

Posted by pdhuff on December 14, 2007 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now, now sgtvol- Phil is only having light tremors and aingst over Cutcliff. All is well. Go Vols.

Posted by marc_ash on December 14, 2007 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the_vol aka Hillary_vol, this information was made known yesterday so don't get your panties in a rip thinking you know something other folks don't. Other folks have "connections" too.

I think you also need to wipe the egg off of your face because it looks like Williams WILL be making that impact after all as predicted. It is very unfortunate that it is under these circumstances however.

I am also waiting for you to stop avoiding peoples direct questions. Please make a response to the stupid comment you made on your other post about UT not recruiting a good QB in the past 4 years....please.

I hope you get your health issues in order Duke. Get well soon.

Posted by lnbadger320 on December 14, 2007 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

will duke be able to redshirt?

Posted by GreerVol22 on December 14, 2007 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

no chest bumps with Trooper...understood?
Get well and make as much lemonade as you can!!

Posted by mparker on December 14, 2007 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang; this kid sure is going on a rollercoaster.

Best wishes big fella. I hape ut releasss info taht is more specific, as long as it doesn't infringe on Duke's rights....just to quell rumors and bad info.

Posted by murrayvol on December 14, 2007 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When I saw the headline my first thought was about Hank Gathers of Loyola Marymount. I'm glad they diagnosed it and hope it's treatable to the point he can play again. Good luck and good health Duke.

Posted by MillisaAnn on December 14, 2007 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke Crews has my prayers,Get Better Soon!!!

Posted by Rockefeller on December 14, 2007 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Please take care Duke..You are in our prayers!

Posted by eduardo on December 14, 2007 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

C'mon big guy get better quick. We sure miss your presence on the court. Use your toughness to get thru this!

Posted by jimbo37918 on December 14, 2007 at 9:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is alot like Hank Gaithers man what a GREAT player he was as is Duke Crews I wish him the best and he will always be a true TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER GET WELL MY FRIEND

Posted by dfreeman on December 15, 2007 at 1:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hang in there Duke!!

Posted by mickey9830 on December 15, 2007 at 4:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

juicetke come now if your truly a Tennessee fan we shouldn't be putting each other down like this.He was surely just giving you a compliment.Let us not be hating one another(thats players,coaches,fans and even the other side.)Merry Christmas to you and that is sincere.After all you cannot spell Christmas without our Saviors name CHRIST.May God truly enlighten you and Bless you.Praise his name and go Vols.

Posted by txsvol on December 15, 2007 at 7:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wonder if the recent "Broken Hearts" article in Sports Illustrated's Dec 10 issue led to the screening that discovered a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)in Duke. For anyone interested, check out www.sportsillustratedcnn.com/2007/more/12/04/broken.hearts1210/
It's also interesting, for background, to google Reggie Lewis, Hank Gathers, and Len Bias to learn/remember more about reasons for concern for Duke Crews. Hope that he recovers and can return to play at his highest potential. Best wishes for his full and complete recovery. SAVol (the end of the SI article doesn't load here--it's 1210/

Posted by THE_VOL on December 15, 2007 at 7:07 a.m.

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Posted by txsvol on December 15, 2007 at 7:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

www.sportsillustratedcnn.com/2007/more/12/04/broken.hearts/1210/

/1210/

Posted by txsvol on December 15, 2007 at 7:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This site simply won't list the SI article's link. If you get to the SI site, click archives for Dec 10, 2007, and you'll get there. I've repeated it three times trying to get correctly copied here. Of course, Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose, and Hank Gathers was thought to have IHSS (idiopathic hypertrophic sub aortic stenosis, and Reggie Lewis' cause of death is disputed. A coroner's signing of the death certificate as a adenoviral cardiomyopathy would preserve life insurance benefits, but flew in the face of the cardiologists' working diagnosis of three defects in the myocardium caused by cocaine, which he and family denied using. SAVol

Posted by Suttree6 on December 15, 2007 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"you're", not "your"

Posted by dewaynemac32 on December 15, 2007 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why does everyone resort to name calling on a sports blog site. This article has nothing to do with Cut or anything basketball related. It is about a YOUNG man and a scary health situation. I think we should all pray that Duke recovers and can live a normal life with or without basketball. I know he'll be in my prayers daily. Go Vols!!!

Posted by VolnFlorida on December 15, 2007 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks like UT is taking it on the chin. Good luck to Crews

Posted by ballewville6 on December 15, 2007 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i have been vol fan since i was 4 yeras old , but i remember watching gaithers hit the floor during the game and i was saddend for his death.but as txsvol said len bias died from doing way to much like in the movie blow pooring out half oz and cutting and snooting will bust you up.he killed him self i have no sorrow for bias.andthe facts are not as evident but reggie had definatly been using cock.but all the best out to you duke last year before the fla gamee my wife and i were down on the floor and you were nice enough to have your pic taken with each of us along with dane while the others were out shooting around ,best wishes in life and i hope your able to play again but your health and life are more important.bless all vol fans and lets beat wsku tonight

Posted by THE_VOL on December 15, 2007 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well there's been a change in plans boys - with Duke being lost for the time being and thus post depth becoming an issue, BP has decided to stick with the match-up game and will in fact start 3 guards tonight against WKY's 3 guards. Yes that means Prince will NOT start as had been planned for the last week or so. Since I was the one that told you he would start just thought I'd let you know the plan has changed. And before anybody tries to take their shots at me please go read my ORIGINAL post on this subject as it certainly did say "barring unforeseen circumstances" and I do believe Duke's situation falls into that category.

Posted by budrhon on December 15, 2007 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Get well big guy!

Posted by marc_ash on December 15, 2007 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hillary_vol SHUT UP. So tired of hearing you thinking you know what is going to happen. Yesterday you were yelling about how Prince WILL start and if he doesn't you will NEVER POST AGAIN! Ok, so I suppose now you will go back and come up with something to save face on why Prince won't start tonight...lets hear it. And don't go crying about the "unforseen circumstances" line, good way to have an "out" clause.

You still haven't told us what college basketball team you played for and what years? Another question dodged.

So far it looks like you've continually been nothing but wrong Hillary_vol. Prince won't start tonight, UT did recruit an elite QB in Crompton, Williams will be making an impact this season obviously with the loss of Crews.

Stop pretending to have sources that you don't. You just make yourself look silly.

Posted by budrhon on December 15, 2007 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pulling out my Med Dictionary after reading Txsvol post. Laymans terms are still good to use occasionally. Regardless I wish Duke a speedy recovery.

Posted by Plasticman on December 15, 2007 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BRain Williams may make all of us say Duke WHo and Wayne Who??? Finally a REAL post player has arrived on campus and his name is Brian Williams!

Posted by Plasticman on December 15, 2007 at 11:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not that I don't like Wayne and DUke, but we have needed someone like Williams to give us an inside presence. What a game vs. Western KY!!

Posted by Ironcity on December 16, 2007 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Chism needs to take a lesson from WIlliams and step up. Their three best players had four fouls with 10 minutes left. The game should not have been that close. That said a good win on a neutral site.

Posted by Plasticman on December 16, 2007 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CHism better step up or he's gonna get left behind. Williams is by far a better player and he has only been playing organized BB for 3 years!! WKU is a very good team and probably will be an NCAA team come March. Courtney Lee is the real deal. Once again, I thought missed FT's were going to get us beat in the last minute and a half.

Posted by ballewville6 on December 16, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i agree big brian had a very solid game besides the freethrows,and wayne needs to step up last year against vandy i was at the game and wayne had agreat game and a very great 360 dunk loften needs to step up and chemistry is needed with the talent we have ,we better play better if we wont to win our next three xavier and gonzaga will hammer us like texas did if we continue the horrid freethrow and fg shooting.i think chis preseason hype has made him struggle along with falling back and the leg kick throwing him off balance.right now he isnt even the best player on our team let along the sec

Posted by andefromtn on December 16, 2007 at 8:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad UT provides medical screenings to the athletes and that this problem was caught. It is far better than seeing a young man flat of his back during a game because of a heart attack. It is my hope that the doctors are able to treat Duke and that he is able to return to playing ball at UT but most of all I hope he is able to lead a normal healthy life. I'll keep you and your family in prayers.

Posted by dogboy on December 21, 2007 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Duke, God bless, get your degree. I hope it works out for you bud.