Billy Kennedy Diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Billy Kennedy, the head coach of the Texas A&M basketball squad, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He has decided to leave the team to deal with the disease, however he’s expected back at some point.

The diagnosis points to Kennedy’s disease being in an early-stage. He had tests run recently have complaining of pain in his shoulders and neck that lead to exhaustion and a lack of sleep.

“It has been discovered that I am dealing with an early stage of Parkinson’s disease,” said Kennedy. “At this time, I am heeding the advice of my doctors and addressing the disease and its symptoms.”

While Kennedy is away, Glynn Cyprien will take over the reigns as head coach of the Aggies. Texas A&M is regarded as a favorite, along with Kansas, in the Big 12 this season.

Said Bill Byrne, the school’s athletic director: “I fully expect Billy to have a long and illustrious coaching career here in Aggieland when he is cleared to return to the court.”

Billy Kennedy has Parkinson's Disease