Showing posts with label BRAD BIGLER. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BRAD BIGLER. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Southwest Minnesota State University - Update given from surgeon on Coach Bigler

According to a press release by Southwest Minnesota State University, "The surgeon for Southwest Minnesota State University head men’s basketball coach Brad Bigler, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon concerning Bigler’s status at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.

“Brad is recovering well from his injuries and is making good progress,” said surgeon Dr. Michael Bauer.  “It’s important that he be allowed to rest and regain his strength so that he can make a full recovery.”  Bauer also stated that Sharon Schuler, Heather Bigler’s grandmother, is also doing well following surgery and will continue to improve."

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Crash kills son of Southwest Minn. State coach - Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9

According to KMSP CH 9, "The men's basketball coach at Southwest Minnesota State University is in critical condition after a crash in western Minnesota that killed his 5-month-old son. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide, as alcohol was likely involved.

The Minnesota State Patrol says the coach, 33-year-old Brad Bigler, is hospitalized in Sioux Falls, S.D. Five-month-old Drake Phillip Bigler was killed, and two other occupants were injured.

The arrested driver, Dana Schoen, 38, of Starbuck, Minn. is being held in Douglas County Jail at this time (Pope County no longer has a facility). He is being held for Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide and as a standard protocol there is a 48 hour hold on him."