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Brad Meester Reflects On Ed Thomas

Found June 24, 2009 on Pro Football Talk:
PLAYERS: Brad Meester
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars

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Jaguars center Brad Meester spoke today about Ed Thomas.  Thomas, the long-time football coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High School, was killed today by a 24-year-old former member of the team. Meester’s comments were circulated by the team; excerpts appear at the Jaguars’ official web site. “There are so many things I could say about him,” Meester said.  “He was [...]
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