Through the wire like Kanye West

Hey everyone thanks so much for sending me so much support. I feel a lot better and looking to a speedy recovery, wish it wasn't going to take as long as it's going to. I knew the injury was serious after they x-rayed me in the stadium and the x-ray showed broken in two places. Following the x-ray I went to the hospital where they put a brace on one of the breaks to keep it from moving further till the surgery which happened the following evening. The surgery went great, I will be like Kayne West and through the wire for 8 weeks. A day after surgery it was great to receive visits from teammates, coaches friends and the owner. My schedule now isn't much different due to the fact I wanna stay a part of everything and be with my teammates. It's really weird now since I've have pain meds and since I can't drive and stuff but my mom and dad have been taking care of me. That's about all I got, again I want to say thanks for all the support and to the fans I'm sorry my season is cut short but I'm working hard to get healed fast and get back. Also thanks so much to my friends and my family and teammates and coaches who dey and fight on!

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• AlanaG said October 24, 2008

  That's rough man, but feel better and I hope the eight weeks goes by quickly. Just think, another year from now you'll probably be a platinum recording artist. No more Boost, Ensure, and syzzurp after that!

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• Jeff said October 24, 2008

  Hey Keith, feel better buddy. I know it was shorter than you expected, but congrats on an awesome rookie season.

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• carney25 said October 24, 2008

  So what are your feelings on Hines Ward now ? What do you think of him ?

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• DM5LOVER said October 24, 2008

  Yo Keith keep you head up bro and dont let this b.s. get to ya. rough hit but you'll get him next time... i believe in ya buddy. Feel better soon!!!

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• Diana said October 24, 2008

  Hey Keith, I feel for ya, man. I had jaw surgery a while back and had my mouth rubber banded shut with a giant splint in there for 3 weeks. Let me tell ya - it feels AMAZING when you finally get all that stuff taken off. I also recommend watered-down milkshakes and cream of wheat. Everything needs to be watered down or it tastes way too strong. Yuck.
  
  Take it easy and feel better, dude!

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• sc85sis said October 24, 2008

  Take care, Keith. Sorry your season was cut short, but congratulations on all that you accomplished in such a short time. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Fight On!

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• McNabbFn05 said October 24, 2008

  Keith, I may not be a Bengal's fan, but I am a USC fan, and I feel for you dude. Keep your head up, and know that not only Bengal fans are thinking of you man. You're gonna be a great player, when you get back on the field, hit hard and play great. If you play the Eagles, just don't hit McNabb or Westbrook too hard ok? Luck dude

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• Dewey said October 25, 2008

  Next season will be better, Keith. Stay strong.

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• JerodMayo51 said October 25, 2008

  Hines Ward is a cheap shot artist.

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• JamesCorolis said October 25, 2008

  Use the hit as motivation for next year, especially against the hated Steelers. Hopefully Chinedum will return the favor on Mr. Cheap Shot.

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• captinclutch said October 25, 2008

  Get well soon Keith. Your a warrior and a champion.

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• Munchkin said October 26, 2008

  What a shame to have your rookie season cut short.
  
  I firmly believe you had a solid chance at getting the defensive rookie of the year award.
  
  Get well and keep on working!
  
  - From a Bengals fan in Finland

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• ohiosportsfan said October 26, 2008

  Hey Keith congrats on a great start to your NFL career. I know the Bengals are really struggling but it was exciting to see you in there week in and week out. I am sure that your pumped for next year and I hope the best for your recovery. I am excited to see what kind of help you guys are going to get with a high draft pick. When you and Carson returns next year things will be much better.. Keep your head up.....

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• skessel said October 26, 2008

  Hey Keith congrats on a great start to your NFL career. I know the Bengals are really struggling but it was exciting to see you in there week in and week out. I am sure that your pumped for next year and I hope the best for your recovery. I am excited to see what kind of help you guys are going to get with a high draft pick. When you and Carson returns next year things will be much better.. Keep your head up.....

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• mcbrink26 said October 27, 2008

  You make that Bengals uniform look good man. Hines got you clean this year but you have 2 games every year to pay it back. I look forward to '09 for you bro.

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• WhoDey11 said October 29, 2008

  Hey Keith, I feel your pain on the broken jaw. I go to Ohio State and was recently cheap shotted walking home one night after a night at the bars, never even saw the guy. Broke my jaw in two spots and Im drinking through a straw for six weeks, it's awful. We need you back next year to anchor the D. Good Luck.

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• killerlawndart said October 30, 2008

  Get Well Keith

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• BengalBeotch said October 31, 2008

  Paybacks are a b*tch....I know where you'll be when he goes up for a pass next year! I feel his pain already! Some one needs to wipe that grin off his face and send him a "legal" message...;0)

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• Bonnie777 said November 02, 2008

  Get well soon!

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• husbandOfFan said November 07, 2008

  Before the game on TV last Sunday,Bill Cowher showed his picks for the best 12 recievers in the NFL. First he said TJ andCJ were not on his list. Then he mentioned Hines Ward and the clip he showed for Hines was the one where he broke your jaw, saying what a good blocker he was. I caught it on the DVR and played it back frame by frame. You could see the back of his helmet higher than you shouder pads, heading right at you jaw. Next frame showed him actually lifting you off the ground a little bit. Next frame his head was raised upright and you were flying. He should have been fined. Six inches lower and you would still be playing.

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