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OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Last Sunday, three days before Junior Seau was found dead in his oceanfront home, he spoke at the memorial service for his mailman. The theme of his speech, according to those in attendance: to celebrate life. Seau’s ended Wednesday m
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...at the Oceanside, Calif., home of the ex-NFL star, who apparently killed himself. Getty Images OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Junior Seau, regarded as one of the NFL's best linebackers over a 20-year career with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England...
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...with a gunshot wound to the chest at his beachfront home north of San Diego by "a young lady who indicated that she was Junior Seau's girlfriend". "She indicated that she returned to the residence to find Mr. Seau unconscious, suffering from a gunshot wound...
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...greeting. At the Junior Seau Foundation Wednesday afternoon, the former pro football player’s voice answered: “Hi, this is Junior Seau. Thanks for calling my foundation. Because of support of people like you we are helping San Diego kids face life’s challenges....
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San Diego Union-Tribune
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...he would be and more,” former Dolphins linebacker and teammate Zach Thomas said. “Getting the chance to play alongside of Junior Seau, the greatest linebacker to ever play the game, made my dreams come true. “I am absolutely devastated to hear this news. Today...
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Miami Herald
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...Seau smiles from the sidelines as his team, the New England Patriots, plays the Arizona Cardinals during their pre-season game on Aug 19, 2006 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Was a ferocious football player ever as likeable as Junior Seau, the hard-hitting...
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Time Magazine
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...Pats, whom he helped guide to an appearance in Super Bowl XLII against the New York Giants. Derrick Brooks never played with Junior Seau, but formed a strong bond with his fellow linebacker through their spectacular play at their position of choice. Brooks...
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...as The Strand, where police responded to a report of a shooting at 10 a.m. on the coast north of San Diego. Former NFL star Junior Seau was found dead of suspected suicide in his home in Oceanside, police confirmed Wednesday. Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy...
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...his retirement in January 2010. Seau was elected to 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. The football star created the Junior Seau Foundation in 1992 to help prevent child abuse, educate children about drugs and alcohols, and create programs to prevent juvenile...
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...rocked with chants of “Junior.” It was the last time Seau shined in Qualcomm Stadium. However, the memory of Tiana Baul "Junior" Seau will never fade in San Diego. Handsome, vibrant and caring, Seau was the perfect role model for a self-assured, laid-back...
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...said. "Junior was one-of-a-kind," a Miami Dolphins statement said. "The league will never see anyone like him again." "Junior Seau was one of the greatest legends in USC football history," USC Athletic Director Pat Haden said. "He will always be remembered...
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...morning, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File) FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2009 photo, New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) stands on the side lines against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Police have...
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Police say former NFL star Junior Seau has been found dead in an apparent suicide at his home in Southern California. Police arrived at Seau's home in Oceanside, Calif., at about 1 p.m. EST after witnesses reported hearing a gunshot inside the house. Oce
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...NFL star Junior Seau, 43, apparently took his own life at his Oceanside, Calif., home Wednesday.The Chargers picked LB Junior Seau with the fifth pick of the 1990 NFL draft. Oceanside police chief Frank McCoy said authorities received a call from Seau's girlfriend...
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...Versus website portrays Seau, 41, as “taking on the coolest, dirtiest and most fascinating jobs in sports. NFL legend Junior Seau will get beat up, worn down and well schooled.” The retired NFL star, who is divorced and the father of four children, is also...
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...of those questions that wasn't so much a question, but more a suggestion. Or better yet, a warning. NFL veteran linebacker Junior Seau patiently waited his turn during Super Bowl Media Day to ask Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma how familiar he was with Peyton...
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Junior Seau spent almost two decades in the gridiron spotlight. Now, as host of Sports Jobs with Junior Seau, he's turning his attention to the men and women who help make sure the game goes on.
"With all the money being thrown around, athletes have a
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TV Guide
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Junior Seau found out what life was like as a reporter, covering a game for Sports Illustrated.
When my TV show, Sports Jobs with Junior Seau, assigned me to be a Sports Illustrated reporter for a weekend, I didn't realize I'd have to squeeze it in
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Sports Illustrated
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Junior Seau spent a few minutes with the Fifth Down on Tuesday via telephone. Among other things, he talked about Bill Belichick, dome football and his new show on Versus, “Sports Jobs With Junior Seau,” which starts tonight.
Mr. Seau, a 19-year
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The New York Times
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Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 10 PM, Versus will begin airing "Sports Jobs With Junior Seau," a weekly program -- similar to the Discovery Channel's popular "Dirty Jobs" -- that will feature Seau, a 20-year NFL veteran, taking on some behind-the-scenes work at
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AOL Sports
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When you’re young and you look out onto a sports field, or look up to your favorite athletes, you know what you want to be; who you want to be; where you want to be.
Out there. With them. Playing the game you love.
But what so many of us take for
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Bleacher Report
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For 20 years you’ve watched Junior Seau tackle opponents in the NFL, but in his new show on Versus, “Sports Jobs with Junior Seau” you’ll see him tackle a whole lot more. Seau steps out of the spotlight to do jobs that are far from his comfort zone.
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New York Post
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Ian Seau, the nephew of former USC linebacker Junior Seau (above), has the same quarterback-seeking mentality as his elder.
Ian Seau isn't content to be known as the nephew of former USC and current Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, but there are
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Sports Illustrated
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UFC 101 headliner Forrest Griffin and veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran are featured in a new Versus original series entitled "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau."
The show debuts Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and the UFC-themed episode airs Jan. 13.
"Sports
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NEW YORK, N.Y. â On the field, on the ice, in the cage or behind the wheel, professional athletes have to be tough. But what does it take to do the behind-the-scenes jobs in sports? All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau is about to find out. In VERSUSâ new
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Junior Seau and Tully Banta-Cain discuss Joey Porter's latest trash talk session, as well as Miami's Wildcat offense. Plus, news and notes from the New England locker room and Friday's practice.
Joey Porter, Miami’s loquacious linebacker, has done it
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VERSUS is launching a new series, "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau," Dec. 2. Like Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs," this show focuses on thankless behind-the-scenes sporting jobs ranging from UFC cornerman and MLB batboy to IndyCar pit crewmember and LPGA
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Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett was 34 when he retired. The thought of watching Junior Seau returning to play the same position at age 40 has left him more than a little bit intrigued.
As it turns out, Tippett has lost his mind, too.
He also
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Boston Herald
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Before I actually get to what I want to write about, I just have to say that yesterday was great. The Patriots beat the Ravens and the Jets LOST to the Saints. Yes, it's childish but HAHA. That's it though, that's all I'm going to say.
Before you ask,
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Will Junior Seau be ready to suit up on Sunday? Plus, news and notes from the Patriots locker room and Thursday’s practice.
After his first day back in the NFL, you might expect Junior Seau to be pretty sore.
“It was fine,” he said Thursday of his
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Listen to a replay of Wednesday's editions of PFW in Progress, Patriots Playbook and Shop Talk.
In today's blitz, members of the Patriots discuss slowing down Titans Running back Chris Johnson, learn which rookie could see significant playing time
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady walked into the weight room at Gillette Stadium around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday and saw that someone named Seau had already beaten him there.
“He was already in full sweat,” Brady said of the newly signed Junior Seau. “He
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FOXBOROUGH - Proving he’s not ready to be put out to pasture, even after 19 NFL seasons, Junior Seau reported to Gillette Stadium yesterday and donned his old No. 55 jersey.
“Everyone asks if I’m eager and excited, well, I’m too old to be excited,’’
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...the Patriots got off to a 3-2 start. He's taken his children to their own games and recorded episodes of "Sports Jobs With Junior Seau" for the Versus network. So far, he's been a ballboy for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a caddy on the LPGA tour and a performer...
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LB Junior Seau is back with the Patriots. Plus, news and notes from the New England locker room and Wednesday's practice.
Less than a month ago, Junior Seau got run over by a bull.
Not figuratively, either. He was literally run over by a bull. There’s
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...about 3 hours ago: New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau smiles during practice at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2009. The Patriots signed 40-year-old Seau, who is entering his 20th NFL season. (AP...
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(NECN: Foxboro, Mass.) - The New England Patriots have signed Junior Seau. The 40-year-old linebacker is a 12-time Pro Bowler and is entering his 20th NFL season.
"I love life challenges, and I live for those moments. This is a challenge," said Seau.
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Tom Brady touched on a number of subjects today during his media session including Rush Limbaugh, Junior Seau, and the fact he has yet to connect on a pass of 40 yards.
Let’s throw up a few highlights.
Are you getting enough contributions from guys not
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If he got cut or traded Im glad it was him instead of Savage
A man who says he can, and a man who says he can't are both right. Which one are you?
I just can’t figure out why he isnt that good. Maybe its the mental side of the game or fear.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Linebacker Junior Seau has ended his third retirement, signing with New England for his 20th NFL season, the Patriots confirmed Wednesday.
Seau, 40, announced his planned return on his "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau"
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The New England Patriots have signed free-agent ILB Junior Seau, the
team announced Wednesday. To make room for Seau on their 53-man roster, the team
released DT Terdell Sands.
Seau, 40, is a 12-time Pro Bowler, entering his 20th NFL season and his four
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FOX Sports
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The New England Patriots signed veteran linebacker Junior Seau today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Additionally, the Patriots released DL Terdell Sands.
Junior Seau, 40, is a 12-time Pro Bowler, entering his 20th NFL season and his fourth
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Pats Pulpit
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The New England Patriots signed veteran linebacker Junior Seau today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Additionally, the Patriots released DL Terdell Sands.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots signed veteran linebacker Junior Seau
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.
The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the
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Nashua Telegraph
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.
The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the
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New Haven Register
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...- After hosting a reality show, Junior Seau decided he wanted actual reality a little bit more. To the 40-year-old, that still means life as a professional football player. Seau signed a contract with the Patriots [team stats] yesterday, according to a news...
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RENTON, Wash. -- Injury problems continued to mount for the Seattle Seahawks offensive line as left tackle Brandon Frye was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Frye, a Myrtle Beach High School graduate, suffered a neck injury early in Sunday's 41-0 win
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract Tuesday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.
The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the
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...up to running backs than he did to a rodeo bull, which knocked him down on one of the episodes of "Sports Jobs with Junior Seau." He came out of retirement last year to play the final four games with the Patriots after playing 27 games with them in 2006 and...
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Denver Post
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Junior Seau would be entering his fourth season with the New England Patriots and 20th overall. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
With files from The Associated Press
Junior Seau reportedly is suiting up for the New England Patriots yet again.
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