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Football Great Joe Theismann Battles a Silent Killer

When former all-pro quarterback Joe Theismann was on the gridiron, his biggest opponents were defensive superstars like Lawrence Taylor. Now, he's helping Americans battle an even more formidable foe: abdominal aortic aneurysms. The condition, more colloquially known as "AAA," is a blood-filled bulge in the abdominal...

Dirty (Half) Dozen: Defining NFL Quarterfinal Games

The presence of the Patriots, Steelers, and Ravens make the NFL's quarterfinals seem a bit familiar. So, to a lesser extent, do the Packers and Bears. But looking at from a different angle, the NFL of the past 15-20 years has been infinitely more balanced than the NFL of the previous 20 years, made that way by the...

Sexist Harry Carson Wants to Bar Wives of Ex-Players From Meetings on Health Benefits

There's no bigger issue facing the NFL right now than the health problems of retired players. Many of those ex-players are taking their concerns to the league and the players' union, but for some of them, their health has deteriorated to the point where they can no longer speak for themselves.One such player is John...

Harry Carson Says Giants Should Stand by Plaxico Burress, Despite His 'Stupid' Actions

Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress might have done a really stupid thing by shooting himself in the leg with a handgun, but the team should stick with him through thick and thin.At least that's the opinion held by former Giants great Harry Carson.As a featured guest at Tuesday night's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the...

Don Mattingly Can No Longer Hold Back His Love for Derek Jeter

The YES Network is airing a show called "Captain's Corner" tonight in which a panel of great New York captains all pat each other on the back and talk about what it takes to be a captain. The panel features guys like Harry Carson of the New York Giants, Mike Eruzione of the 1980 U.S. hockey team, and of course, Donnie...

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05/20/12 Cook: Football a great life experience Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pittsburgh PA A lot of people are worried about the direction the NFL is going.
05/14/12 Snee, Carson Headline United Way Event Tuesday in NYC Source: Giants Football Blog The 19th Annual Gridiron Gala, supporting United Way-led initiatives that benefit New York City's most vulnerable children and youth, will be held on May 15, 2012.
05/04/12 Questions surround Seau's death Source: WBUR - 90.9 - Boston MA The members of Junior Seau's family and the men who played beside him have expressed shock at his (apparent) suicide.
05/04/12 NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson, mentor to Junior Seau,... Source: New Jersey Newsroom NFL football great, Harry Carson, and Meridian Neuroscience spokesperson, made a surprise visit Thursday to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
05/04/12 Carson: Seau's death no shock Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA FORMER GIANTS linebacker Harry Carson says he's not surprised by Junior Seau's tragic death, which has been ruled a suicide.

Background on Harry Carson

Harold Donald Carson (born November 26, 1953) is a former American football inside linebacker who played his entire professional career for the NFL's New York Giants (1976-1988).

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