INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts are in the middle of the education camp, preparing for the start of practice and the season in general, but have an eye on Washington state, where legendary offensive lineman Howard Mudd is fighting in an extensive Seattle care unit. after a motorcycle turn from fate two weeks ago.
Mudd, who made a call for himself through building the offensive lines off Peyton Manning, still in Indianapolis this time last year, ran with the offensive line halfway through the education camp.
The war in which Mudd and his wife Shirley are waging is deeply in Indianapolis.
“I check every single day, not Shirley, especially, it’s clear that she’s very busy and communicates with a lot of people,” Strausser said. “But there is an online page where we can log in and receive updates. I had a text message exchange with her. We think about him every day.”
Mudd’s circle of family and friends has created a page on the Caring Bridge website, which offers daily updates on the offensive line coach’s habit while trying to overcome the serious injuries sustained in the crash.
According to the family updates circle, Mudd underwent pelvic surgery, needed more spine and pelvic surgery, but faced intermittent disorders and progressions of his condition that were positive and negative.
“I have a lot of love and respect for Howard, ” said Reich. “Our prayers are with him and Shirley.”
The Colts organization adores Mudd and has joined the large number of contacts from coaches, former players and alumni to send a love to the former offensive line coach while fighting.
“We all know he’s a tough fool, ” said Strausser. “If you can get away with it, it’ll be Coach Mudd. We pray for him, of course, and we can’t wait for him to see Colts football again.”