"We had a setback with Zak last Friday and the last week or so has been a real whirlwind..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023
He's at home in good spirits and it's gonna be a long process to see how his heart responds"
All of the positive vibes @KirkHerbstreit 🙏🙏#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/fDdQH6ca76
Zak Herbstreit is a 6-foot-2, 240-pound junior who joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on in 2021.
He made his debut last season and saw action in three games.
“He’s in good spirits,” said Kirk, who was a star at Centerville High School in the mid-1980s before playing for the Buckeyes and becoming a prominent college football analyst. “He’s home with us where his mom can take really good care of him.”
He said his son was originally diagnosed with pneumonia but further tests revealed a heart issue.
“He had very few symptoms,” Kirk said. “You would never know that he was dealing with what he’s dealing with so we’re at the beginning of this. We’re gonna be positive, but it’s a long haul and we’re gonna get better.”
In a social media post, he offered more information and thanks for those who have reached out to express concern.
Just an update on Zak. He came home yesterday from the hospital and is happy to be with his family. With that being said, like I mentioned earlier, this is a long process. Will take months to see how his heart is responding to his medication. We are hopeful he will be okay but…
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 22, 2023
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