‘Absolutely Heartbreaking’: Penn State Fans React To Journey Brown’s Retirement
Penn State football head coach James Franklin sent shockwaves through the college football community Wednesday night when he revealed star running back Journey Brown must take a permanent step back from football.
Brown, who was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition, in September, hadn’t touched the field at all this season. Now, he may never again.
Over the past month, though, Brown remained an integral leader for Penn State’s locker room, guiding third-string running back Devyn Ford and freshmen Caziah Holmes and Keyvone Lee through a tumultuous season.
Penn State fans quickly took to Twitter to share their thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes for the fan-favorite student-athlete.
This one really hurts. The whole season is a wash but @JourneyBrown6 had such a bright future. Prayers up for him
— Isaac Freeman (@IsaacFreeman38) November 11, 2020https://t.co/IP4jpTKbQg
Just heartbreaking man
— Sam (@sam_ellis15) November 11, 2020https://t.co/5WKmgRWOkZ
My heart breaks for you Journey. Thank you for everything and the way you represented the university
— Sam Ellis (@sam_ellis15) November 11, 2020
This sucks so much. Hoping for continued health for you, Journey. You were a blast to watch, even from my OSU fandom side.
— Jake (@coachJS20) November 11, 2020
As good of a person, let alone a player, that I’ve ever met. We’ve all learned so much from you, Journey. If anyone will be able to persevere through this, it is you. I never had a doubt that you were destined for greatness, and you still are. Always got your back. Much love
— Will Levis (@will_levis) November 12, 2020https://t.co/U7lNCGhbwM
— Casey Nelson (@aircasey13) November 11, 2020
prayers up True hero and leader
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) November 12, 2020
Standing up and screaming at the tv as you played in that cotton bowl and continually made unreal highlights will be one of my favorite memories. WE ARE wishing you the best of health and will be cheering you on through everything
— Dame (@MondayFortunato) November 12, 2020
Journey, you were fun to watch and you worked hard to get where you are. I have no doubt you will succeed in whatever you decide to do. I’m glad you caught your health condition in time. Best wishes to good health.
— Jason Altmann (@JasonAltmann) November 12, 2020
@JourneyBrown6 I am a 31 year old former athlete that actually collapsed on the field before they discovered my hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and now have a pacemaker for my trouble. I am so thankful they were able to find yours so you can live a long happy life! God bless!
— Garrett Casper (@GarrettCasper) November 12, 2020
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