Damien Anderson in the Hospital

[Sandan]

He was in a roll over accident with his two brothers early this morning. He is in serious condition.

This is absolutely all the information we have direct from M Bidwill

 

[Jttsaz]

Originally posted by nidan
He was in a roll over accident with his two brothers early this morning.

He is in serious condition.

This is absolutely all the information we have.

Yikes....Get Well Soon to all 3 Anderson Bros..

 

[Redrage]

Injured Cardinal?

Before the press conference I thought I heard Michael Bidwill talking about a Cardinal injured in a traffic acident. I was North of New River at the tme so parts of my reception were a bit splotchey. Any word? I thought I heard Damian Anderson's name mentioned by some of the reporters.

 

[Redrage]

Looks like Nidan answered my question.

 

[100%CardsFan]

That sucks...He will be in my prayers. Anyone know how Skkorp is doing?

 

[wierwolf]

Arizona RB hurt in rollover

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Anderson was injured early Saturday in a rollover accident while driving off a freeway, the team and police said.

The two-year veteran was hospitalized after surgery at Phoenix's Maricopa County Medical Center, state Department of Public Safety spokesman Frank Valenzuela said.

Cardinals vice president Michael Bidwill said Anderson was in serious condition.

According to Valenzuela, Anderson had his brothers Billy and Dedric aboard when he steered his Ford Expedition toward an Interstate 10 off-ramp in Chandler about 2:30 a.m. He lost control, and the vehicle rolled down an embankment and came to rest on its roof.

Damien and Billy Anderson were thrown from the vehicle. Dedric Anderson remained inside, but all three men were injured.

Valenzuela said Billy and Dedric had surgery for leg injuries at a nearby hospital.

Damien Anderson, 24, was Arizona's backup running back until the Cardinals signed Emmitt Smith last March.

Relegated to third-string, Anderson finished fifth on the team in rushing, gaining 68 yards in 18 carries

 

[CardsFan88]

Hopefully all the anderson's will be all-right and this won't affect us next year...Regardless of that, our prayers should be with them.

Get well soon Damien!

 

[Sandan]

Better, but still in ICU last I heard

 

[wierwolf]

Definately... Get well soon Damien and Family!!!!

 

[ajcardfan]

Here's a story from CBS on the accident. It doesn't detail Damien's injuries, but he is lucky to be alive from the sound of it.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/6976574

 

[ajcardfan]

Cardinals RB Anderson hurt in rollover
Jan. 3, 2004
SportsLine.com wire reports

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals running back Damien Anderson was injured early Saturday in a rollover accident while driving off a freeway.

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The two-year veteran was hospitalized after surgery at Phoenix's Maricopa County Medical Center, state Department of Public Safety spokesman Frank Valenzuela said.

Cardinals vice president Michael Bidwill said Anderson was in serious condition.

According to Valenzuela, Anderson steered his Ford Expedition toward an Interstate 10 off-ramp in Chandler about 2:30 a.m. He lost control, and the vehicle rolled down an embankment and came to rest on its roof.

Anderson and his brother, Billy, were thrown from the vehicle. Another brother, Dedric, remained inside. Valenzuela said Billy and Dedric had surgery for leg injuries.

Damien Anderson, 24, was Arizona's backup running back until the Cardinals signed Emmitt Smith last March.

Relegated to third-string, Anderson finished fifth on the team in rushing, gaining 68 yards in 18 carries.

 

[Capital Card]

Wow. I can not imagine the greif of having all three boys in such a severe accident.

It brought back some painful Earnest Dye memories.

Best wishes to the Anderson family for a full and rapid recovery.

 

[CardsRep03]

My prayers will be with him, his brothers and his family. Speedy recovery, D.A. Man, those Fords suck for rollovers.

 

[Brian]

Best wishes to you Damien, and your family. Always remember, you made it, you're alive and tomorrow will be better.

 

[Red Dawn]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Damian and his family.

 

[Avondale_Larry]

Damien Anderson seriously injured in SUV rollover

Just aired on News 15. They say he was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Looking for a link now.

 

[Avondale_Larry]

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/ARI/6976556

 

[TheCardFan]

When are people going to wear safety belts?

Prayers go out to him and his family.

 

[Goldfield]

Man I hate to hear things like this...


It makes it worse when its such a likeable guy like D.Anderson...

 

[Jetstream Green]

Tragedy in the real world

This news makes this dismal season pale in comparison to this news. Thanks for recovering that onside kick Damian and my prayers go out to you and your Family.

 

[Sandan]

I will keep you posted as I hear information

 

[LittleDavis]

My thoughts are with you DA. I pulled for you when you were signed out of NW by the Cards and I am pulling for you even more now. God Bless.

 

[Second Deck]

Hate to here this news on top of Skorp still being in the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with both.

 

[arthurracoon]

Get well soon Anderson's!

 

[arthurracoon]

Originally posted by TheCardFan
When are people going to wear safety belts?

So I am assuming the two who were ejected from the SUV did not have seatbelts?