SPORTS DIRECTOR ED POTHUL RECOVERING

Tom Whitehead Send an email December 29, 2014
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Long-time KWHI Sports Director Ed Pothul is recovering from a stroke at College Station’s Scott & White Hospital.

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Ed Pothul "Sports Doc"

Pothul began experiencing numbness on his left side last Friday, and drove to the emergency room at Scott & White Hospital in Brenham.  He was transferred later that evening to their College Station Hospital, where he has been undergoing tests.  Depending on the outcome of further testing, Pothul could have surgery for a partially blocked artery in his neck later this week.  It could be several weeks before he returns to the air, as he must undergo several weeks of physical therapy.

Pothul is in his 26th year as KWHI and KTTX Sports Director and play by play voice of local sports.

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  1. Praying for you Ed! May 2015 be filled
    With many blessing for you and yours!

  3. Ed,
    Prayers for a speedy recovery. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Rick and Debra Eckert

  9. Hey Doc,

    Everyone at the District Attorney’s Office is keeping you in our prayers. Get well soon. KWHI is just not the same without your humor.

    Julie Renken

  11. Ed,
    Your in our thoughts back in your hometown of Sheffield, Ma…. Get well soon, I’m sure Texas wants their “Sports Doc” back on the mic…
    Scott & Angel

  12. Everyone says you aren’t a true Brenhamite unless you are at least third generation.
    Funny how this doesn’t apply to Ed. He’s as much a part of this community as anybody.
    Get well soon, buddy!

  14. Prayers that the doctors will get you fixed real soon! Thinking of you and wish all the best as you go through rehab!

  15. Ed,
    From the staff at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, get well soon and know that our prayers are with you.

  16. Ed, our prayers are with you. Let me know if there is anything we can do for you.

    Coach Ron Mills

  17. I want send get well wishes to the Sports Doc. I owe him a lot for opening the door for me at KWHI. He’s become a good friend over the years and was there for me when my mom died a couple years ago. Anything you guys need from me, I’m just a phone call away.

  18. Ed, praying for a quick recovery for you. Love you and appreciate everything you do for BHS and Brenham! Your friend, Craig Agnew

  22. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery to the one & only “Sports Doc”! Hope you’re well & back in action soon!

  25. Edward-
    We are all praying for a speedy recovery !! PLEASE get well soon !!
    You are one tough POLISH HOMBRE, and, I know you will be back on your feet very soon !
    Gods Blessing for a full recovery !!
    Your favorite “POLISH BUDDY ” !!!!
    Rybarski

  26. Ed, all of us at the Brenham Police Department are praying for a speedy recovery. You are in our thoughts; please know we are here if you need us.

  28. Get better Ed. Thanks for all your coverage of Blinn sports over the years and get well soon so you can cover the next national championship.

  29. All of us have Ed in our prayers and thoughts. May he be completely healed to live a happy and enlightened life. Love from Frank and the rest of the Wagner family.

  30. We wish you Good luck and a speedy recovery, Ed!!! As a former BHS athlete, I have a special appreciation for how hard Ed has always worked to make BHS sports an awesome experience!!!

  31. So happy that he recognized the signs of a stroke and got medical attention ! Best wishes for a successful recovery!

  34. our hearts are hurting as we can not be there with Ed. he is our first born nephew and means the world to us. i know he has a lot of friends in Brenham that are like family to him. His sister and brother will be there wed. please everyone say a Prayer for THE SPORTS DOC….

  35. Ed, hate to hear you are not well! Praying for a speedy full recovery!! Hang in there be tough. If there is anything I can do for you let me know. Take it easy let the doctors do there magic. Ken hill

  38. Hey Ed. Sorry to hear you are having to go through this. Just very thankful that it wasn’t worse. Hope the next few weeks are a lot better for you and we will keep you in our prayers!!!

    All the best to YOU!!! Larry

  41. Our Prayers for a complete recovery! I experienced a stroke 3+ years ago! Wonderful Dr. & Staff @ rehab. Listen to what they tell you to do…They worked wonders on Me! Gods Blessing for a Full Recovery! P.S. The Grub is not bad either!

  42. Dear Ed: Sorry for the ‘episode’ I know you’ll do like the nurses say, so Hurry Back! We Need You & Miss you already. Get Well Fast.
    Best: Richard

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