This statement comes from his granddaughter (DST)
Coach Robinson, now 84 years old, has not been formally diagnosed with
Alzheimer's disease by any doctors and his condition is not as grave as
was depicted in the articles that have surfaced. He can still talk about
his career and the game of football with the best of them. In addition, he
was featured in a televised interview with MBC for Grambling's Homecoming
telecast just last week. A true Alzheimer's patient would not be able to
do that.
While we appreciate all of the concern for Coach Robinson's health, we
have not been pleased with how his condition has been depicted in the
media. With that, be careful what you read, hear, and pass on. Not all
media is 100% accurate.
--
Cherie W. Kirkland
I know my grandmother and father had the disease. They too were able to talk about all kinds of things.
Some days were good days, others were not. Nevertheless, God Bless Coach Rob!
