[Bette]

The 12th-year inside linebacker savors this Super Bowl title shot more than his three rings won since 2001, and not because the defensive co-captain made one of the biggest defensive stops to key unbeaten New England's 21-12 AFC Championship Game win against the San Diego Chargers.
This Super Bowl XLII appearance was never promised to New England's inspirational leader.

After suffering a career-threatening stroke that left him with blurred vision, numbness in his left arm and leg (in addition to a halting gait) days after playing in his first Pro Bowl in February 2005, Bruschi has arguably come farther than any player to arrive at New England's Feb. 3 Super Bowl showdown against the New York Giants.



Tedy Bruschi's 'most special' Super Bowl yet - USATODAY.com



I never thought he would come back and after he did I thought he shouldnt have. But it seems like it hasnt hurt him at all. He had to overcome so much to get where he is.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bette

I never thought he would come back and after he did I thought he shouldnt have. But it seems like it hasnt hurt him at all. He had to overcome so much to get where he is.

How can you not cheer for a guy that has come this far from a life threatening situation ???

[Lefty Noob]

I'm one of those who doubted he'd be able to come back, at least not at the same level. Boy has he ever proved me wrong.

[LSC9901]

I would think that it would be mentally tough to go out there every play wondering if they'll have to carry him off the field because of another recurrence of the same problem. Three cheers for him for giving it his all.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I would think that it would be mentally tough to go out there every play wondering if they'll have to carry him off the field because of another recurrence of the same problem. Three cheers for him for giving it his all.

I've got alot of repsect for the man.