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Matt Schaub lost a piece of his ear during sack

Found September 23, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Schaub,  Evander Holyfield
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  Denver Broncos
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Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has something in common in boxer Evander Holyfield.

Schaub lost a part of his ear in battle after a brutal helmet-to-helmet sack from the Denver Broncos Joe May left him prone on the field after the play was over.

When asked about the play after the game, Schaub who threw four touchdowns during the contest gave the Houston Chronicle a heads up on his situation after the game.

“I felt fine,” Schaub said. “Lost a piece of my ear.

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