ESPN is sending College Gameday to Boston for the officially dull, and unranked, matchup of Florida State and Boston College. Obviously there has to be a reason, and while some might think it's to promote the launch of ESPNBoston.com, that's actually not the case. ESPN is heading to BC in part to discuss the story of Mark Herzlich, who was the Eagles' star linebacker who was 2008's ACC Defensive POY, and diagnosed with cancer this past March. Via The Sporting Blog....
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razah12 said September 28, 2009
More focus on real upsets in life and how to battle through.
The kid deserves every second of the standing ovation he gets.
Imagine being in the prime of your life, heart and soul of the defense, pro bound and then whamo! The big C.
I'm sure many have similar stories of hope and survival, but why not raise awareness through sports instead of focusing on which athlete stole a laptop or was arressted carrying a gun.