FSU fans share their emotional notes to injured tailback Chris Thompson

By Brandon Mellor on October 22, 2012 3:48 PM

View the story "To Chris Thompson, from your fans" on StorifyTo Chris Thompson, from your fansMonday afternoon Jimbo Fisher announced that FSU tailback Chris Thompson will miss the rest of his senior season with a torn ACL. I asked FSU fans to tweet their own personal messages to the Seminoles' fallen star and the response has been and continues to be -- as you'll see below -- incredible.Storified by Brandon Mellor · Tue, Oct 23 2012 05:51:05@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com CT4 is a great running back, seems like an even better human being. Nole for life. One of the all timers.Eric Babe@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com Chris get well soon. Focus on getting ready for the NFL combine. Thanks for some great moments in a Nole uniSUPERNOLEVA@BrandonMellor praying for CT4 and Seminole nation is behind him all the way. Hope for a quick recovery and wish him luck in the future.jessica garrison@BrandonMellor CT- You have been my favorite RB ever since you came to FSU. Prayers sent your way. Go Noles- Your biggest fan in Arkansas.kyle crow@BrandonMellor CT4 You have helped me realize that nothing is impossible w/o a little hard work Get well soon,one of my favorite #noles everNick Bainer@BrandonMellor Chris, keep your head up. Without struggle, there is no progress. You make me proud to wear the Garnet and Gold.Kevin Richardson@BrandonMellor best running back at FSU since Dunn. Great leader and class act guy. Gonna miss seeing him run the ball for the Noles.JP Pratt@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com - Thanks for everything and get well soon CT4!!!! Next stop for you is the NFL!!!!!!Adam Kramer@BrandonMellor #ChrisThompson... Thank you for being a leader on our team!!!! Get well soon!!!!! #GoNoles!!!Josh Page @BrandonMellor my prayers goes out to Chris Thompson! I really hope he will recover fast! #AwesomePlayer.Caroline Westrup@BrandonMellor CT4 has been enormous as a fball player but also inspiration to overcome adversity. Stay strong cant wait to see ya betterBobby C Lewis@BrandonMellor CT-you are in our thoughts and prayers, you are an amazingly strong young man and leader, wish you all the best. #FSUJessica S.@BrandonMellor Stay strong Chris! You'll get through this! Seminole Nation is behind you!Mike Martinez@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com So sorry, Chris. You gave all!May you soon be well and pain free. <3 Stay strong.Mare Monte@BrandonMellor CT4. #Nolenation stands by your side and we wish you a speedy recovery and success in all endeavorsSeth Hirschkowitz@BrandonMellor I am going to miss Chris Thompson. Such an exciting, dynamic, & humble player and he is inspirational! Prayers and love!Ana Mejia@BrandonMellor thanks for representing FSU the right way on and off the field. Now good luck in the NFL.Chris@BrandonMellor Chris is such an inspiration! Such a great guy.. Wishing him a speedy recovery and the best of luck. Gonna miss him.Sterling Tyler@BrandonMellor CT4, you provided inspiration for many, time to let your fans and admirers return the favor. Thoughts are with you.Laura @BrandonMellor @seminoles_com keep your head up big dog! You'll always be the man in my book Chris Thompsonjeremy fish@BrandonMellor #ChrisThompson. You were having a great year man. Hope we can get an extra year for you!! Keep our head up! #NoleNation #fsuD-Rock@BrandonMellor - Thanks for your contributions on the field and your character off of it. No doubt you'll be successful whatever you do.Jonathan Drescher@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com Chris Thompson, thanks for all the thrills. You will persevere. Hang in there. #FSU #NolesEli@BrandonMellor CT4 bleeds garnet & gold! He's an inspiration on & off the field & will go on to do great things. This is only the beginning.Kristen Keller@BrandonMellor It has been a pleasure watching you play. Good luck and God speed for the rest of your career. #gonoles #CT4anoleforeverChristopher Herget@BrandonMellor prayers go out to Chris! Got to meet him and support him his whole career. One of the best to play here. A true Seminole!Joshua Ross@BrandonMellor Tell Chris to hang in there! He's come back from worse, and he's been my favorite back ever since he came on as a freshmanJesse Don Parker Jr.@BrandonMellor Wish Chris Thompson the best of luck! He has been an Outstanding Seminole and a tribute to what a college athlete should be!jared heyns@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com Thompson will forever be one of the most incredible, inspirational, and hard working FSU football player.Molly McEntire@BrandonMellor it was an honor to watch you run the ball the way you did and overcome adversity...#nolefamilyMATT BROWN@BrandonMellor CT stay up. Stay strong.Ray Brown@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com Chris Thompson! You're an ambassador of the game! Proud you will always be a #NoleAndersShort@BrandonMellor Lost for words and completely devastated...Hang in there, Chris! Prayers are going up for you! God speed!Tessa Ward@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com keep your head up CT4! Thank you for always representing our University the right way.todd t@BrandonMellor CT I have prayed for your Faith. Your future is bright & your latter will b greater. Gr8 ppl do Gr8 things & U are a Gr8 man!Thomas@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com I'm in tears bc CT4's a special kid. But am comforted by knowing that God has a plan for him! #NoleFamily ❤@pcbeachlaw Jeanie@BrandonMellor Praying for you, CT4. You are more than just a player, you are the heart of FSU Football! Proud to be a fellow Seminole!Melissa Barnett@BrandonMellor#FSU Chris Thompson will go down as one of my favorite#NOLES of ALL TIME!! May God heal you, bless you and bring you happiness Eric Castillo@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com Keep your head up, Chris. God has a plan for you and it is BIG! You are one of a kind. Success will find u!Marty Roberts@BrandonMellor Chris, you're a true Nole on and off the field. No one could deal with the adversity as you have. Best of luck. Go Noles!Ryan Fettig@BrandonMellor True class seeing you mentoring the young guys on the sideline on your crutches. Your season is still very much alive!Pellaris @BrandonMellor Chris, you have always been my favorite Nole. Your character and faith through adversity shows the person you are. Thank you!Ryan Allen@BrandonMellor There will never be another Chris Thompson. Class act. The most underrated RB in all of college football. He will be missed.Clayton Carver@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson get well soon man. Just keep praying and God will heal you. From the biggest fsu fan in cola scAlex Dwight@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com Chris, Great job this season! Far exceeded my expectations after back injury. Great future ahead for you!Carr Politics Review@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson will always be one of my favorite Noles. Good luck to you man. I know you'll continue to be a great success.Devin Galetta@BrandonMellor Look no further than Willis McGahee to see its very possible to stand back up and have yourself one hell of an NFL career.Rizzmiggizz@BrandonMellor Chris is not only a great RB but a great person. Keep youre head up Chris. Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.Kelly B@BrandonMellor CT4 you will always be one of my favorite players after you bounced back from injury to lead us vs. Clemson! Stay strong BRO!Trey Meadows@BrandonMellor Head up! #NoleNation is so proud. #CT4 #workhorseKristin Lloyd@BrandonMellor Chris hold your head...You come from a line of "UNCONQUERED" Noles. Be not dismayed, brother.T.J. McIntyre@BrandonMellor CT4 Amazing career Get well and we will win it for you. It's not fair but you will be better because of it. #FSU #StudRBMan on Fiya@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com #ChrisThompson an amazing player but an even more amazing man. God has a plan for you. Stay strong! #FSUPretty J@BrandonMellor Chris you've been an amazing Seminole on and off the field, truly representing the meaning of Unconquered. Get well soon bud.Derek@brandonmellor CT4: You're an inspiration to every athletes everywhere. Get well #NoleNation #onelove #TeamCT4Farbster@BrandonMellor Just wanted to say thank you, Chris, for your hard play and character while at FSU. Get well soon. God bless! Go Noles!Chris Nizer@BrandonMellor we are proud of you Chris and we know big things are still to come for you. Keep the faith - Seminoles ForeverTerry Holland@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson is my hero! He will overcome this injury just like the last one. I wish him a speedy recovery. #nolenationAlex Baker@BrandonMellor CT, Keep you chin up. God has big plans for you. Joshua 1:4 So proud you are a Nole!Diane L@BrandonMellor CT4 in my prayers, I know you'll do work at the combine and I'll gladly use my first round fantasy pick on you! #NoleNationTroy Wisneski@BrandonMellor CT4, you're a great Nole. I will always think of effort, heart, talent and hard work when your name comes up in the future.RS McCrary@BrandonMellor Keep your head up CT4! Your #Noles will always be here for you! #NoleNation #CT4 -Your biggest 14 year-old GIRL fan in Iowa<3Kamryn Smith@BrandonMellor Thank you CT4 for everything you have done for us on the football field! You are everything that represents fsu! Best of luckkathryn sinn@BrandonMellor Chris get better soon, we are all praying for a speedy recovery. Thanks for everything you have done this season. # Noles #C4Anthony Coschignano@BrandonMellor Such a shame to lose CT4 this year. Best wishes for a swift recovery, can't wait to see him play again #NolePride #classactCiara Heaps@BrandonMellor @brandonmellor @FSU_Football Chris you are a great man, and football player. I pray for a quick recovery. Read Isaiah 41-10.Michael Napolitano@BrandonMellor Hey Chris I jus wanted to say sorry and I wish u the best. Don't think it's over. I'll be praying for you and never give up.Thomas McCarthy@BrandonMellor get well soon and show them what's up in the combineJonathan Harvey@BrandonMellor CT4 keep yo head up homie i kno these last two seasons weren't wht yu expected but your a tough dude y'all bounce back...Carlos Rich@BrandonMellor Chris: Your skills are amazing, and my little boys are going to miss seeing you play! Sending prayers for healing your way!Sarah Tefft@BrandonMellor: #FSU Hoping CT4 has a strong recovery. You inspire a lot ppl! Even Gators like me!! I'll be watching u on Sundays soon! GL!Joey Fruh@BrandonMellor #ChrisThompson is out for the season? Knowing all the hard work he put out just to play this year that hurt...sad #FSU fan!Mook N Fair@BrandonMellor CT4, you remind me of Warrick Dunn, on and off the field...keep striving, young man.Brian Johnson@BrandonMellor Chris - get well soon. You will be missed, especially by my son Aiden as you are his favorite player and inspiration.delaware seminole@BrandonMellor I want to wish Chris the best of luck in the future! Was really wanting to see him break 1000yards! Great athlete!#noleCasey Brown@BrandonMellor Get better soon, CT4! You will always be a #TrueSeminole!Frank Perez@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson was a blessing to FSU in football and in the community! Get Well Soon! We will miss you!Gentry Maddox@BrandonMellor Chris, we wish you all of the best! We'll miss you. Take good care of yourself and get well soon.victoria@BrandonMellor @seminoles_com Chris you are a hero to so many of us. Keep your eyes on Jesus we will watch you in the NFLjim ray@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson, I have been praying for you every day since you broke your back & I will keep on praying. You are the best!Debra Billard@BrandonMellor CT4, don't give up! Keep chasing your dream. Thank you for being a great inspiration and a great Nole.jmaz@BrandonMellor Thanks for allowing #FSU fans the chance to let #CT4 know how much we love him & standing with him. #unconquered #nolenationTessa Ward@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson - thanks for being a great Nole. Get well soon.Ginger Cohen@BrandonMellor Very best wishes to Chris Thompson for a speedy recovery. You made us proud over the last 4 yrs.OrlandoSeminole Club@BrandonMellor Praying for a speedy recovery for you, Chris. Have enjoyed your amazing play. Will miss your smile. Stay strong!Linda Rosche@BrandonMellor Chris, you're a great witness for the Kingdom of God. I'm sorry you've had to deal w/ everything, but HE has a greater plan!Josh Pick@BrandonMellor Prayers to CT4. Get well soon man, we are all praying for u.James Staples@BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com Get well soon, Chris! Thank you for being a great representative of the garnet & gold. We're all behind you!Steve Mathews@BrandonMellor prayers got out to him and his familyAustin Stewart@BrandonMellor we'll miss you Chris!terri carr@BrandonMellor CT4 embodies what it means to be a Seminole. it was like watching @WarrickDunn once again. get well soon. #NFL #nextlevelpaul hicks@BrandonMellor Sending prayers and good thoughts to CT4! He is an outstanding example of what it means to be a True Seminole. #trueseminoleMK Morgan@BrandonMellor Stay strong CT4! God has a plan for you! You'll be in our prayers. Can't wait to watch you in the NFL! #NoleNationCindy Roddenberry@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson is the type of person & player who'll always be remembered as a believer & a fighter. That's admirable.Benzter@BrandonMellor so inspired by Chris Thompson's spirit despite adversity. Will miss watching you play but I KNOW you'll be BACK!Julie Kellogg@BrandonMellor Thinking of CT4 and hoping he heals well and soon! Definitely will be missing him the rest of the season.Xandra Schlechte@BrandonMellor my hubby is a huge fsu fan!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and letting you know you will def be missed!!! #FSU !!BRIDGETTE CHERWATY@BrandonMellor Chris, you are a true inspiration, keep fighting and you will come out of this an even stronger individual that you already RShawn Montgomery@brandonmellor. Thanks for lifting Chris up. He is PURE class GO NOLES..GO CHRIS!Gary & Kim Moulton @BrandonMellor @Seminoles_com, I'd just like to thank you for the season you've had so far, hope for a speedy #recovery! My prayers are w/ uGrady Snow@BrandonMellor we r expecting our 1st son in 3 wks: if he turns out to have the heart & leadership that Chris Thompson does, we'll be proud!Jenny Whitaker@BrandonMellor Thank you Chris Thompson for being such a good role model!Alexandria Whitaker@BrandonMellor Get well soon Chris! Thanks for an amazing start to the year and an inspiring comeback! Best wishes man #FSU #nolenationChase Strickland@BrandonMellor Let #C4 know he's getting prayers over in Fleming Island, FL. Lifting Him up!Angela Muyres@BrandonMellor #C4 Seminole nation is behind u! Get better soon, you've come back B4 & u will again even better! #eliteathlete #GoNolesCaptain Morgs@BrandonMellor CT4 my heart is out to you brother, u are a great young man as well as a great football player. Keep your head high!!Duke Shaw@BrandonMellor Been watching CT4 since he was at Madison. Always perseveres. Keep your head up man! Madison/Greenville is rooting for you!Spencer Murray@BrandonMellor best wishes for a speedy recovery #CT4 hate seeing a player out bc of injury! Wish I could take the tear for u! Stay positiveKristin Gousse@BrandonMellor I would like to wish CT4 a speedy recovery. You truly made me proud. Lead us in Spirit. Thanks 4 Everything!!Hey Boo @BrandonMellor praying for you Chris! Favorite player on the team keep your head up man God will make a way!Nicoh Chen@BrandonMellor @FSU_Football CT: thank you for being such a wonderful #Nole. Now you take care of yourself. #NoleNation loves you.Michele Givens@BrandonMellor get well soon CT. You will be missed. #C4Mike DiPasquale@BrandonMellor CT: God has a purpose for your life U r in our prayers. Thanks for being a reason we love football and the Noles! Godspeed!jennifer norris@BrandonMellor C4 has been a great ambassador for the program and is all that is good in football. Pray hard, work hard! #C4 #NolesJeremy Gibson@BrandonMellor Prayers for quick recovery to Chris Thompson. We love you, man! #nolesloveCTErin DeGidio@BrandonMellor keep fighting the good fight C4 , inspire those that think negative, i know you'll get to the top!Gregory Thomas Walsh@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson you made this year great and you are truly a beast and hell of a player, only gonna come back stronger! #FSURyan Bellis@BrandonMellor for CT4: what an inspiration, fought back from what I thought was a career ender last yr! You got this no sweat! #Noles #4Johnny Taylor@brandonmellor C4 you are everything that is great about college football. Thanks for representing FSU with class. Prayers going up for youjt thomason@FSU_Football @BrandonMellor #C4 is and always will be a beast, wish we could have him for another 4 years. #NOLES !BKersker@BrandonMellor Thoughts & prayers go to Chris Thompson. Watching #Noles football won't b the same without him. Hope u have a Speedy recoveryCristina @BrandonMellor The fans sure will miss CT4 the rest of the season. Here's to a speedy recovery! No doubt you will make it big in the NFLChrista Ford@BrandonMellor sending all our well wishes to #CT4 for a speedy recovery #nolenationChristine Ashburn@BrandonMellor c4- as an alumni and booster I commend you for being the consummate Nole! Your family raised u well. Prayers to u 4 recoveryjoe stark@BrandonMellor chris Thompson I hope You have a speedy recovery. Hope you come back to #FSU for one more year if not see you in the pros.kyle davis@BrandonMellor He makes me proud to be an FSU student. If there is anyone who can overcome this, it's CT4. #faith #resilience #NoleNationKristin Lloyd@brandonmellor dear chris, thank u for being a role model and class ambassador for FSU. i have all the confidence this will make u strongerAaron Martin@BrandonMellor #C4 is the heart of the Noles. He'll be missed.Susan Greco Tuttle@BrandonMellor Chris Thompson represents the greatness of college football. He will be successful at anything he does. He is a special kid!ashley kohlstedt@BrandonMellor CT4, praying for a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration. Thank you for everything you did on & off the field. #NoleNationSara Mulvaney@BrandonMellor Endure and Fight CT! #Noles2012Wesley Hui@BrandonMellor tell #C4 thank you for everything you've done for FSU program!!! You are a great person and great NOLE!Dmitry

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