BOSTON — Mark Herzlich was coming off an incredible 2008 season, having emerged as one of the nation’s best college linebackers. It seemed all he had to worry about was whether he should turn pro or return to Boston College Eagles.

Herzlich stayed in school. He didn’t know what a great support system he’d just put in place.

Player Bio: Mark Herzlich – BOSTON COLLEGE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

This past spring, Herzlich, projected by many to be an early-round NFL draft pick if he had left school early, was back in Wayne, Pa., when he felt pain in his leg. He went for tests, then a biopsy: It was Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in bone or soft tissue.  Read more here

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“layin here watch espn and wishing i was on that plane to Berkeley but imma leave that mission 4 my boi’s God has a plan lets go RB UUUUUUUUU”

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