Prayers go out to Manti

[Gettysburg Irish 0]

Sounds liek his girlfriend lost a battle against Leukemia. Checking out her Twitter page she seemed like a very inspirational person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and of course Manti.

[Pregame 291]

That is really sad, prayers to the girls' family and Manti.

[IanY77 4]

Sounds liek his girlfriend lost a battle against Leukemia. Checking out her Twitter page she seemed like a very inspirational person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and of course Manti.

 

Her Twitter is @lennaykay . Manti shows up in the feed thanking everyone for their thoughts and condolences.

 

I'm sure football's the last thing on his mind right now (as it should be on ours). I know Manti has talked about his faith often. I hope it helps him through this.

[jfschellcrna 11]

sad to see such a young life taken........prayers to manti and the family.................

[corysold 0]

So sad. Prayers to all involved.

[toddrhodes 98]

That is devastating. Football schmootball, thoughts to Manti, his family, and his gf's family.

[OKCIrish99 3]

Wow this is really sad. I feel really bad for Manti. As already stated, football is probably the last thing on his mind as its should be. RIP.

[AtLeastMySisWasIrish 0]

A parent should never have to bury their child. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to all in her life. This a true testament for Manti to be a part of the ND family, brotherhood and spiritual unity in times of strife. God Bless.

[Rocketsan 879]

Sad sad news...

 

So young...

[IrishMouse 0]

god speed...

[NDJoe06 0]

My thoughts and prayers go out to her, her family, and Manti. This is just so sad.

[AlabamaDuck 0]

I am assuming that Manti will not be at the game, who will take his place?

Does anyone know if it was his Girlfriend or a girl friend?

Edited September 13, 2012 by AlabamaDuck

[corysold 0]

I am assuming that Manti will not be at the game, who will take his place?

Does anyone know if it was his Girlfriend or a girl friend?

 

I wouldn't be surprised, or care, either way.

 

Most tweets are directed at Manti, I'm guessing it was his girlfriend.

[SpeedsterX 751]

God bless you, her family and friends Manti! Do what you need to do! We got you!

[Gettysburg Irish 0]

I almost expect Manti to play but if he doesn't then Moore would take his spot I believe

[Pregame 291]

I don't know if he goes this weekend (I think he does) but the next time he plays, I think he plays like a man possessed.

 

I'm thinking 10+ tackles, some huge hits and personal foul penalty or two.

[OklahomaIrish 0]

Eternal rest grant to her...and peace to Manti.

[corysold 0]

I don't know if he goes this weekend (I think he does) but the next time he plays, I think he plays like a man possessed.

 

I'm thinking 10+ tackles, some huge hits and personal foul penalty or two.

 

Whether Manti plays or not, I think you'll see a team rally around their leader.

[SDIrishFan 607]

It's times like these that put ones own life into perspective. It's sometimes easy to forget the tragedies others experience that make our own trials and tribulations seem small.

 

My thoughts are with you Manti, as well as with this family.

[NDBadaBing 0]

Truly sorry for the loss, Manti.

 

Going through the tweets, it's obvious you were a source of strength and support for her through her difficult battle, and she in turn was an inspirtation to you.

 

God Bless

[Gettysburg Irish 0]

according to Turning Point his grandmother passed away as well, I hope he goes home to take care of things there, but if he does play I feel bad for anyone in a MSU uniform.

[Rocketsan 879]

it was his grandfather he lost recently...

[Nofairweather 0]

This is terribly tragic. I hope he takes all the time he needs then gets back after it. He will honor them by becoming the man that they thought he would.

[Rocketsan 879]

He will honor them by becoming the man that they thought he would.

 

In many ways he already has...

[K_C_L 0]

it was his grandfather he lost recently...

 

That was awhile back.

 

He lost his grandmother and then his girlfriend within 24 hours.