GoFundMe campaign<\/a> to help with medical expenses, which has included six surgeries to repair multiple fractures and internal injuries. \u00a0On the post, the family asks for prayers, expressing optimism for recovery. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $28,000 has been donated to the fund.<\/p>\n\u201cI found out about it that day, and I was devastated,\u201d former Wallenpaupack head coach Mark Watson said. \u201cKyle and I have been very close, and we communicated often. He is very successful. You never envision that your players will have these things happen. In his life, Kyle has been very blessed, and then to hear something like this. It\u2019s been really rough.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a tough guy, and he always embraces challenges. Everyone is praying for him and his family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vasey excelled as a center and long snapper for the Buckhorns. Before he moved to the Wallenpaupack area, he had already established himself as an outstanding long snapper at Delaware Valley Regional in New Jersey.<\/p>\n
After a visit to Penn State, Vasey chose to join the football program as a preferred walk-on, becoming the first Wallenpaupack player at the Football Bowl Subdivision.<\/p>\n
In 2017, Vasey earned the Coaches Special Teams Award after an outstanding spring and became the starter as long snapper for the Nittany Lions. He excelled and earned a scholarship from head coach James Franklin ahead of his senior year in 2018.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was devastated to hear the news about Kyle and his fianc\u00e9e, Corinne,\u201d Franklin, now head coach at Virginia Tech, told The Times-Tribune on Tuesday. \u201cHe is a member of our football family, and my heart breaks for him, the families involved, and for all those affected by this tragedy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am praying for Kyle\u2019s recovery and for comfort and strength for everyone during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
After Penn State, Vasey signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018, but was waived.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat stands out most about Kyle is his commitment to excellence,\u201d former Wallenpaupack player Gavin Hiller wrote in an email. \u201cHe showed everyone that hard work, discipline, and dedication can open doors and create opportunities. His journey reminds us that consistent effort and a willingness to outwork obstacles lead to success.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeyond his accomplishments, Kyle is someone who genuinely cares about people. To me, he became more than a teammate or role model; he became a big brother. He was always willing to offer advice, encouragement, or support when it was needed. His presence made those around him better, not only as athletes but as people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe values that shaped Kyle can be seen throughout the entire Vasey family. They are some of the kindest and most welcoming people you could ever meet. No matter the situation, they are always willing to help others and do so with a smile on their faces. Their sense of humor, positivity, and generosity leave a lasting impression on everyone they encounter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gracious with his time, Vasey often coached at Watson\u2019s Youth Camp. His infectious personality and encouraging approach left an impression and inspired those who attended.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was a very nice, down-to-earth guy, and I think that is how most walk-ons are,\u201d said Vinny Baldini, who attended the football camp and became a Western Wayne standout and a future long snapper at Lackawanna College. \u201cKnowing he walked on at Penn State and earned a scholarship while holding down a job, I just remembered seeing that video of him. That is every Pennsylvania player\u2019s dream to make the Penn State roster.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was coaching at the camp, and he introduced me to long snapping. He was so good. I stuck with it, and here I am now. I wouldn\u2019t be where I am without him, just working with me, tossing the football around with me. You never would have guessed that he played in the NFL. He was a humble individual who never forgot his roots, and he always sought to give back. We are praying for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hiller is doing all that he can to help in Vasey\u2019s time of need. He has been sharing the GoFundMe link via social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Vaseys are the definition of a hardworking, blue-collar family,\u201d Hiller said. \u201cThey have earned everything they have through dedication, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. Athletic success runs throughout the family as well. Kyle and his brother Dan both played football and graduated from Penn State University, while Chad excelled in track and field at Lock Haven University. They remain humble, grounded and committed to the values that have guided them throughout their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor those of us fortunate enough to know Kyle, his impact goes far beyond sports. He is a leader, a mentor, a friend and someone who inspires others to be their best. The respect and admiration he receives from his community reflect his character, work ethic, and kindness, which he and his family demonstrate every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
To donate<\/p>\n
To donate, go to gofundme.com and search for \u201cKyle Vasey.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Penn State head coach James Franklin embraces Kyle Vasey during Senior Day in 2018. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Kyle Vasey.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":215446,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[2300,305,178,180,179,726],"class_list":["post-215445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-college-sports","tag-high-school-sports","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=215445"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215445\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/215446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=215445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=215445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=215445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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