Buddy Ryan to delay cancer surgery to see matchup of sons
The Philadelphia Daily News - Eagletarian
Buddy Ryan to delay cancer surgery to see matchup of sons
Daily News staff
Former Eagles coach Buddy Ryan will postpone his cancer surgery until next week in order to be at the Meadowlands when his sons square off in the season opener Sunday night.
Rex Ryan's Jets host new Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and the Cowboys.
"I won't miss Sunday's game. It's about family," Buddy told the New York Daily News' Kevin G. Armstrong.
Rob Ryan told reporters in Dallas today that the cancer is in his father's glands and spread to his neck. Buddy has been diagnosed with cancer four times previously. Ron said the latest diagnosis came just last week.
"He's beaten it every time," Rob Ryan said of his father, 77.
The surgery will take place Sept. 15 in Kentucky, where Buddy lives on a horse farm.
"He’ll get his cancer taken out after [the game]," Rob said. "That’s just the way it is. It’s a big thing for him. It’s a big thing for the Ryans.”
Rob Ryan said it would not be difficult to focus on the game, given his father's condition.
“This is all he taught us is to do the job and that’s just the way he is. So it’s not that difficult," he said. "Obviously, we’re praying a lot for him and things have to go well because that’s what it is. But he raised us to do the job and whatever we do we’re going to be the best at it and that’s what we are.”
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Good luck Buddy. I am rooting for you. And I hope they are not doing the surgery
where Buddy lives, on a horse farm.
— mikeyhigs- Good luck Buddy. And really mikeyhigs - a well written article. :P— Richard Saunders
- Buddy Ryan rocks...I am rooting for you as well.— bearsfriend
- Buddy will be back, rambling. Best to you.— johnnydomino
- God Speed, Buddy!— lcfd
Here's wishing you a quick and cancer free recovery, Buddy. Tou're right up there with Dick Vermeil as my favorite 2 Eagle Head Coaches. I still believe if had our boys won that fog bowl game we'd be talking about an Eagles dynasty for the ages. Regardless, your coaching persona coupled with some great players equaled one of the most exciting times to be an Eagle fan. You brought swagger back to the Eagles fan base.....the fans that go to other cities today breathing fire on the home crowd are indebted to you and your dogged determination in representing what Philadelphia Eagle fans are all about. Be well, Coach!- Buddy, we here in Arizona are rooting for you. God Bless you! Buddy, YOU ARE a WINNER in the Valley of the Sun!— dudega
Comment removed.- Good luck Budddy--prayers are with you.— Romus
- There's a big plate of pork chops waiting for you, Buddy. Get well soon!— Wilhelm Von Humboldt
- one of the toughest baddest men around! good luck buddy. Philly absolutely loves you— Ryan
- Love and prayers...— Eagle_1960
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- The best coach in franchise history. Not that other guy— imarealist
- Buddy is still king. Today, he'd coach circles around Andy Reid.— Tyrone Biggums
- Good Luck Buddy!!! Thank you for producing some of the greatest Philadelphia Eagles teams in history. You are truly and always will be one of my favorite NFL coaches.— jeffrn
- So many great memories. Body bag, house of pain, bounty bowl. Buddy Ryan is Eagles football.— gelang
- We love ya Buddy! We'll pray for you.— bossrjc
- I take Buddy back as Eagles head coach or even defensive co-ordinator in a heart beat !!!!!!!!!!!!— zogger
- TO COACH BUDDY RYAN,U WERE THE BEST ,WHILE U WERE HERE,BEST WISHES,AND TREAT IT LIKE U TAUGHT THE 4-6 DEFENSE TO THE BEARS,AND BIRDS,BEAT THE DAMN THING. ENJOY THE GAME, COACH!!— t_darb_56
- TO COACH BUDDY RYAN,U WERE THE BEST ,WHILE U WERE HERE,BEST WISHES,AND TREAT IT LIKE U TAUGHT THE 4-6 DEFENSE TO THE BEARS,AND BIRDS,BEAT THE DAMN THING. ENJOY THE GAME, COACH!!— t_darb_56
- HEY COACH ,GLAD U NOT SPORTING THE COWGIRL'S GEAR.....BUT THIS IS DIFFERENT,,,GOOD LUCK TO YOUR SONS...AND TO U...LETS GO EAGLES!!— t_darb_56
- God bless you Buddy.— RandlBackScrambln
- God bless Buddy ......— anthemra
- a wonderful reminder of an era when philly football coaches were actually fun. not lying, arrogant, media-hating punks. buddy has a slice of our collective hearts cuz he was, first and foremost, a human being. get well.— jb99
- I think every Eagles fan learned how to be strong, competitive, and to be a tough SOB from you. The best Dallas team ever used to quake in its boots when you came to town. The fake spike, fade TD at the close of the Eagles-Dallas game may be one of my favorite football memories ever. Summed up how great it is to be brash, back it up, and stand by your actions. Carpe diem, Buddy.
- You were my favorite, Buddy. My prayers and best wishes go out to you for a successful surgery and quick recovery. You're the best!— PattyJo
- @Willie Horton - I find your post extremely offensive and uncaring! I hope you or any of your loved ones get cancer.— PattyJo
- Beat that cancer like you beat the Cowboys!!! Philly loves you, Buddy!!— EndzoneAnimal
