Penn St Freshman OL Leaving Football: Heart Condition
Promising freshman offensive lineman, 4 Star, and 116th overall player in the 2018 class, Nana Asiedu has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and is leaving football.
LINK to his 247 page: https://247sports.com/Player/Nana-Asiedu-83937
LINK to article: https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/football/2018/06/27/penn-state-football-nana-asiedu-give-up-football-heart-ailment/740810002/
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a "common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young people, including young athletes,"
Nana Asiedu is remaining optimistic, saying:
God has other plans for me
LINK: https://twitter.com/BigNana_/status/1012153202920296448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Bummer for him, probably thought he would be playing in the NFL. Hopefully he has great success off of the football field. Hats off to him and the staff for putting his health first.
Best of luck to young Mr. Asiedu. Although I'm sure it's a crushing blow to him in many ways right now, football really is just a game and he has a chance to do great things in other areas if he works for it.
I can only imagine how devastated I'd be if i could no longer play my favorite sport. Good luck to this young man and hopefully he finds another passion he loves just as much.
This is truly devastating for the young man! The only good news is that he found out now and I would assume that ped state would still honor his scholarship so that he can at least get his degree.
Oh no!
Sad news for the young man, my heart goes out to him. Looks like he has a good outlook though, best wishes to him...
Best of luck young man!!
Terrible news for him. I hope he finds success off the field and this doesn't lead to any lingering health issues.
Good luck young man.
Yet again another reason why it's called the MICHIGAN DIFFERENCE....look how many well wishers here.... Am proud to be an alum for behavior like this.... for this kid plays for a rival yet people in the M nation tend to know right.... God bless all of you
When God closes a door, He opens a window.
Had to be a devastating blow, but kudos to him for taking care of his health. There is plenty in this world that a man can accomplish without going to the league. Hope he finds success in whatever he does.
Best of luck to him! Football isnt life even though I'm sure it seemed like it sometimes. Let the opportunity for your furthered education be a conduit to do bigger and better things.
Best of luck, hopefully they give him a medical scholarship
They are giving him a medical scholarship.