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Football Great Joe Theismann Battles a Silent Killer

By David MoyeFeb 4th 2011 – 8:30AM
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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: The Coaching Carousel and the Rooney Rule

By Dave GoldbergJan 5th 2011 – 1:34PM

When Tom Cable, a little-known offensive line coach, was hired as coach of the Raiders to replace Lane Kiffin four games into the 2008 season, the hiring was viewed as just another bizarre Al Davis hiring, even more bizarre than hiring Kiffin, then 32 years old, the year before. When Davis fired Cable Tuesday night after...

Joe Theismann, New President and Owner of Tuskers, Excited About UFL

By Dusty SloanOct 9th 2010 – 5:00PM

New Florida Tuskers President and Owner Joe Theismann does not mince words when asked about his latest professional football opportunity. "I'm excited about the opportunity and I'm excited about the league," Theismann said. "First of all, it's professional football. There's roughly 1,600 guys who can play in the NFL, but...

Joe Theismann Tapped for Thursday Night NFL Broadcasts

By FanHouse StaffSep 6th 2010 – 4:29PM

Joe Theismann will be back in the broadcast booth as part of NFL Network's Thursday night telecasts, the league announced on Monday. Theismann, who led the Washington Redskins to a Super Bowl victory in 1983, has worked sporadically since he was replaced as an analyst for "Monday Night Football" after the 2006 season....

It's All About Football With Theismann Back in NFL Booth

By M. KentDec 11th 2009 – 10:47AM

Just in time for the holidays, Joe Theismann got his pick-up order from the Island of Misfit Toys.Theismann, cast into announcer oblivion two years ago by ESPN, is returning to an NFL booth next month, when NBC carries a wild-card playoff doubleheader on the first Saturday of the postseason.Theismann, who will be teamed...

Joe Theismann News From the Web

  • 05/22/12 Theismann: Good players had bounties in my day Source: USA Today Former Washington Redskins QB Joe Theismann was the victim of perhaps the most gruesome "cart-off" in NFL history.
  • 05/04/12 Baseball Legend Lou Brock and Former Pro Football... Source: Allegheny Energy Inc Background: LaborCare Health and Benefits Fair is a free event for families that features engaging activities and information that helps attendees learn about and embrace lifestyle choices that will help them live healthier and more satisfying lives.
  • 04/27/12 Mike Wise: As A Fan, Theismann Happy Redskins Got... Source: WNEW Despite experiencing a career-ending injury almost 27 years ago, Joe Theismann is still widely considered to be the last franchise quarterback that the Redskins have had, at least until now.
  • 04/24/12 Redskins need RGIII to be QB-for-a-decade Source: Daily Journal - Franklin IN The Washington Redskins have spent 27 years trying to find a replacement for Joe Theismann.
  • 04/24/12 Redskins need RGIII to be QB-for-a-decade Source: Northern Virginia Daily - Strasburg VA The Washington Redskins have spent 27 years trying to find a replacement for Joe Theismann.

Background on Joe Theismann

Joseph Robert "Joe" Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is a former quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

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