Thanks For Everything, Ace!
Ace just posted that he has resigned on YouTube. I know it’s safe to write that we’ll all be thinking about you, Ace, and will miss your contributions. Get well soon, man.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:37 PM ^
October 8th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
Get well bro!
October 8th, 2018 at 7:40 PM ^
Oh my God. I had no idea Ace's health was in such a dire state. I hope it's not as bad as what it looks like in the video.
Thank you for everything, Ace. You will be sorely missed. Best wishes for a full recovery.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:42 PM ^
Will miss your writing Ace. You blocked me on twitter for disagreeing with a political take of yours, but I wish you nothing but the best possible health outcome and I hope your life turns out exactly as you hope it will. Get better soon.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
Ace, thank you for all your great work on the blog it has been great. Wishing you nothing but good luck with your current battle.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
Thanks Ace, good luck to you!
October 8th, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^
Good luck in the future, Ace!
October 8th, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
Thanks for everything you have done for this community - through good and bad. I hope you get better soon.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:48 PM ^
Ace, man, you've added so much to this site that has been the singular addictive object in my online experience for the past 10 years. It won't be the same without you.
Live long. Live well. Fight. Peace, brother.
p.s. Many years ago (late 1990s, early 2000s) I saw a play at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater that included a discussion of a character's diagnosis of ME. Almost all at once, the audience members were whispering to each other, "What's ME?" I was a grad student in the biomedical sciences and even I wasn't sure.
Maybe with your work and advocacy, some day in the future, fewer whispers. Everyone knows CFS/ME, and as anyone who's spent time in medical research knows, where attention goes, research dollars follow.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:48 PM ^
Best of luck, man. I got a lot of enjoyment out of reading your work over the years. Get well!
October 8th, 2018 at 7:55 PM ^
Well, shit balls. Ace, you will be missed! Please at least post on the board and let us know how you’re doing. As many others have said, we’re all pulling for you. I very much admire the way you’ve handled your health issues and the resultant complications. You are a tough and thoroughly decent guy. Hang in there. We wish you the best.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:56 PM ^
Good luck, Ace. You're in our thoughts and prayers, fight the good fight!
Go Blue! Go Ace!
October 8th, 2018 at 7:56 PM ^
Just heart-wrenching to watch.
Thanks Ace for all of your contributions. Best of luck for your future health and endeavors.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:57 PM ^
Ace,
If a person can be a friend with someone just based on loving their writing and interactions on Twitter, then I consider you a friend. Either way, I hope sincerely that your health can come around, but for sure, you will be missed. Thanks for all the GIFs, all the laughs, and all of the insights.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:00 PM ^
All the Best Ace.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:00 PM ^
Sad news. Ace, you're a good guy and a fantastic writer.
Thank you for your contributions, your wonderful writing and your willingness to share your challenging journey.
Stay positive, and keep fighting. You've got a ton of people cheering for you.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:00 PM ^
We love you Ace. You have an entire community behind you. One step at a time on your way to another phase in life.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:01 PM ^
Get well Ace!
October 8th, 2018 at 8:06 PM ^
Loved your work Ace and truly looked forward to reading it. I hope you feel much better soon.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:09 PM ^
Thank you Ace for all that you did for this blog and CFS awareness . You will be missed more than you know.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:17 PM ^
Thanks for your work, Ace. Get well soon. You will be missed.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:20 PM ^
It has been great to follow Ace as he grew into his role at MGoBlog over the years. It will be more meaningful to watch Ace as he takes on this next challenge.
All the best Ace and keep us up to date. Everyone is rooting for you.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:20 PM ^
Thank you Ace. Your writing and your football takes have always been among my favorites. But you have already been a great advocate for treatment and research into CFE and related ailments, and I'm glad to hear that that's where' you'll focus next, when you are able to do so. Know that there will always be this corner of the world, oddly brought together by a common bond over a sports program, that gets it and will go to bat for you whenever you need it.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:20 PM ^
Taker easy, dude. Lucky to have enjoyed his contributions to the blog. Real lucky.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:22 PM ^
Best wishes Ace. We will miss your work more than you know. Your quick wit, friendly personality, humble demeanor, and well-researched opinions cannot be replaced. Thank you for your valuable contributions to the Michigan sports community.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:24 PM ^
Well, this sucks for all involved. But you need to have your priorities straight, and it sounds like you do. Good luck in the future - both now and long term. And don't forget to check in here every now and then. I suspect anything you post will end up with hundreds of replies! Also come back here when you need things - you know this community will respond.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:26 PM ^
Get well soon Ace, prayers for you and your recovery.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:26 PM ^
Praying for healing for you, Ace. I’ve come to love your insights on our Michigan fandom. I loved the enthusiasm in your voice on the podcast and it spilled over into your writing. May you get well and be successful in focusing your talents on helping others with CFS.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:30 PM ^
I'm so sorry to hear this. Ace's absence has left such a huge void here this season, was really looking forward to his return. Ace, I hope your journey gets easier, and it says so much about you that you're so committed to bravely sharing your experience to improve others' as well. Good luck, and know you're going to remain a part of our MGoCommunity for many, many years to come!
October 8th, 2018 at 8:31 PM ^
Get well, ace!
October 8th, 2018 at 8:32 PM ^
here's to you, ace. i hope whatever comes next fulfills you.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:33 PM ^
Thanks for everything Ace. I wish you well.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:34 PM ^
Fuck. Thanks so much, Ace. You are in my family's thoughts.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:37 PM ^
Ace - not sure if you believe in the holistic route, but ive heard of quite a few people struggling with CFS only to be cured within a few months. Just throwing it out there, but DBC in grand rapids is fantastic and has done wonders for me. Bet you a shiny nickel they would help and probably cure you within a short period of time. Theres still hope man, dont give up!
October 8th, 2018 at 9:22 PM ^
Hope you get better Ace....
All disease pathways first start with a lack of Vitamin D, and then perpetuate on nutrition. Take a ton of D3 each day, and only eat things that do not have a shelf life...as in will spoil in four days... typically vegetables, fruits, and the perimeter of the supermarket. Good luck.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:40 PM ^
Happy trails to you, Ace. Come visit sometime
October 8th, 2018 at 8:42 PM ^
I'll add to the chorus. Ace, your writing is second to none, and after years of reading it, I almost feel like I've gotten to know you. All the best to you, and thank you sincerely for giving so much of yourself to enrich our lives.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:44 PM ^
Usually I'm vehemently against GoFundMe, but it would be a wonderful thing to set up a GoFundMe for Ace. Don't know what his employment situation is post Mgoblog, but some cushion for him during a tough time would be nice (and a special thanks for his contributions to this site).
October 8th, 2018 at 8:49 PM ^
I would absolutely donate
October 8th, 2018 at 8:57 PM ^
That was my thought, too. I remember Ace thanking Brian for keeping him on staff and providing his health care even though he was on a leave of absence.
Ace’s contributions to the Blog helped define what this place is, second only to Brian’s.
Can we give Ace a billion MGoPoints so he’ll always be first whenever the users by points page comes back?
October 8th, 2018 at 9:20 PM ^
Usually I'm vehemently against GoFundMe,
Why?
October 8th, 2018 at 8:48 PM ^
Not only will MGoBlog not be the same, but Michigan sports, for me, will now be different. Get well, Ace, you're going to do even more great things in the future
October 8th, 2018 at 8:50 PM ^
What a blow to the MGoBlog community. Ace is amazing. Hoping him the best.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:51 PM ^
Stay strong, Ace! Best wishes always! Looking forward to hearing from you going forward.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
Get well Ace. Best of luck in your treatment. Brian will need his “name guy” back.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
Thanks Ace, get better soon man.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:53 PM ^
You've done great work on here, Ace. You will be missed.
I wish you all the best. Take care of yourself!
October 8th, 2018 at 8:56 PM ^
Such sad news.
Ace, your contributions to this site - the front page, the podcasts, and everything - will be missed. Hopefully, you come back to visit us on occasion, but more importantly, hopefully you can get some relief and improvement in your health.
Get well, sir.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:57 PM ^
Get well soon Ace!
October 8th, 2018 at 9:02 PM ^
Love you man, get well.