Players, Fans React to News of Ryan Simmons’ Injury

On Tuesday evening, linebacker Ryan Simmons announced he had suffered an injury that would effectively end his collegiate career. Below is the social media response to the news from fellow teammates and fans.

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Here’s what OSU players had to say on social media.

My brother!!! #FiveDos https://t.co/aNo0OxKGYk

— Tre Flowers (@_Slimm7) October 7, 2015

A leader of men right here, get well soon bro?? https://t.co/n71f7bSifr

— Victor Irokansi (@CoachVic_) October 7, 2015

Y'all pray for my brother man! @RS_52 I know God has a plan for each of us!

— Emmanuel Ogbah (@EmanOgbah) October 7, 2015

@RS_52 Preciate that Ryan. Can't wait for you to get better and make this money

— Chad Whitener (@MountChad) October 7, 2015

Tough news for an #okstate leader and veteran. Torn MCL and PCL for Ryan Simmons. Has had a tremendous OSU career. https://t.co/yz7VMSyNGW

— Mark Cooper (@mark_cooperjr) October 7, 2015

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Man this news of Ryan Simmons got me feeling all types of ways. Feel awful for the guy.

— The OG (@GentsOkstate) October 7, 2015

#OKstate MLB Ryan Simmons says he will undergo season-ending knee surgery. Tough way for the senior to go out. pic.twitter.com/P5wyBP7MNY

— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) October 7, 2015

Tough news for OSU linebacker Ryan Simmons. Says he needs knee surgery and his Cowboy career is done.

— John Holcomb (@holcombOKBLITZ) October 7, 2015

#okstate Ryan Simmons announces via Instagram that his season is over with a knee injury. Ends a streak of starting 32 consecutive games

— Kieran Steckley (@Kieran_Steckley) October 7, 2015

As you can see, it’s a huge loss for the defense and for people who know Simmons.