Carl Grapentine Possible Health Incident at The Game?
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I went to The Game on Saturday and was walking out of the stadium and past a parked ambulance. A man with UM credentials who looked just like Carl Grapentine had a heavily bandaged head but was conscious and was being loaded into the ambulance. Obviously I didn’t stop anyone to ask what was going on, but it struck me that this man might’ve been Mr. Grapentine. He announced our band at halftime so I know he was in the stadium during the game. Does anybody have any information about this? I don’t want to invade the man’s privacy if it was him, but obviously myself and everyone here would love some reassurance that he’s doing ok if that was in fact him.
Not trying to start rumors, just looking to see if anyone can corroborate what I saw.
November 28th, 2022 at 12:49 AM ^
No
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November 28th, 2022 at 12:55 AM ^
Protip: If you have to ask “is this appropriate to post,” the answer is “no.” If you have to follow up with “I’m not trying to start rumors,” that goes double.
November 28th, 2022 at 2:20 AM ^
Hey. Glad I saw thls.
Yes, that was me. After Donovan Edwards' second TD, I headed for the elevators. Upon exiting, my feet tangled with someone in the crowded elevator, I lost balance, and fell into a concrete wall hitting my head just above my eye. Blood gushed everywhere! The stadium 1st Aid people patched me up and sent me to the hospital. I got stitches and, as the old joke goes, scans of my head showed nothing! After a few hours they sent me home. Today my eye is swollen shut and I have various aches and pains. But hey...we crushed Ohio State! See you in Indianapolis...even with one eye.
November 28th, 2022 at 2:50 AM ^
Whoa, I will be the first to admit that I didn't see this thread going anywhere but lo and behold what do I know?
Rough time is an understatement here but glad you are on the mend and doing ok.
Go Blue!
November 28th, 2022 at 3:00 AM ^
Glad you’re stitched up and healing, Carl! We’re so grateful for the work you do. Safe travels to Indy!
November 28th, 2022 at 3:27 AM ^
Glad you’re OK, Grape!
November 28th, 2022 at 3:39 AM ^
Along with everyone who's commented and will comment... Glad it's nothing terribly serious. Hope you get use of that eye soon and in time for this coming weekend! Be sure to check in with the training staff...
And thanks for relieving the OP from his HIPAA concerns...
November 28th, 2022 at 7:26 AM ^
HIPAA doesnt apply to private people talking about other people
November 28th, 2022 at 7:33 AM ^
It. Was. A. Joke.
November 28th, 2022 at 6:26 AM ^
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
November 28th, 2022 at 6:50 AM ^
I think you should show up in a winged helmet this week to announce the band! Glad you’re okay. Go Blue!
November 28th, 2022 at 6:55 AM ^
Glad you're okay, Carl. I like the suggestion that you show up with a winged helmet. If the Michigan helmet doesn't fit because of your eye, I've got a helmet of Mercury's you can borrow.
November 28th, 2022 at 7:14 AM ^
Blue twisted steel. Would have easily killed a lesser man. Get well.
November 28th, 2022 at 7:16 AM ^
Great to hear that you will be OK for Indianapolis. It wouldn't be the same without your signature "Baaaaand, take the field!"
November 28th, 2022 at 8:18 AM ^
Get well soon!
November 28th, 2022 at 8:34 AM ^
Get well soon Carl!
November 28th, 2022 at 8:35 AM ^
Get well Carl ! We really enjoy you and you are truly one of a kind.
November 28th, 2022 at 9:40 AM ^
Glad to hear you're doing okay, Mr. Grapentine!
November 28th, 2022 at 9:59 AM ^
Add mine to the best wishes. Name self-explanatory…
November 28th, 2022 at 10:57 AM ^
Sorry to hear that happened, but happy you are feeling better! Have fun in Indianapolis and in the playoffs!
November 28th, 2022 at 11:13 AM ^
Is the wall ok?
November 28th, 2022 at 1:07 PM ^
Glad to hear you're doing alright and are on the mend! See you in Indy and forever Go Blue!
November 28th, 2022 at 2:27 PM ^
Mr. Grapentine, good thing even Ohio State's walls are relatively soft, though not soft enough apparently. Your voice has been part of my life since listening to you on WQRS. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! See you in Indy!
November 28th, 2022 at 5:10 PM ^
Get well voice of Michigan Stadium
November 28th, 2022 at 3:42 AM ^
EDIT:
Oops. Nevermind. Glad he's doing ok!
November 28th, 2022 at 5:20 AM ^
I was certain this was going to have a “Let’s solve this like men” quote and “you should have seen the dude in red after Carl finished with him!”.
But glad you are ok! You help make Michigan football great!
November 28th, 2022 at 6:04 AM ^
The great voice of Michigan is on MGoBlog - pretty cool! Glad to hear you are alright.
November 28th, 2022 at 7:36 AM ^
Sorry that happened to you Carl. Hope you get well soon. Go Blue!
November 28th, 2022 at 8:33 AM ^
Carl - One quick question. Did this happen when you stepped out of the elevator into a tunnel? Those things are dangerous, you know.
I showed this post to my wife (class of '91, trumpet player in the marching band) and she sends you her best wishes, as do I.
November 28th, 2022 at 9:16 AM ^
As a former drumline member, I'm very happy to hear you are OK!
When you were elevated from MMB work to full stadium work, it felt like the most obvious and correct choice possible. Thank you for all of your great work, and get well soon!
November 28th, 2022 at 9:53 AM ^
He sent a massage on WTKA Sunday to the show host about the game but there was no mention about his health.
November 28th, 2022 at 10:44 AM ^
Not many people know this but Carl wears a blue cape with a block M.
Get well soon sir!
November 30th, 2022 at 4:05 PM ^
We're all hoping you are recuperating well and not instigating any more wall attacks Carl!
December 7th, 2022 at 1:37 PM ^
Probably would have killed an ordinary man.