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SB Nation: Mark Herzlich Beats Cancer, Leads Boston College Out Of Tunnel

Let's take a brief respite from mockery of Week 1 one-sidedness to take a look at a heartwarming story. Over at SB Nation Boston, our own Ryan Hudson gives some attention to Mark Herzlich, a linebacker for Boston College who has returned to the field after overcoming cancer. He led his team out of the tunnel today.

Herzlich ran out about 10 yards in front of the rest of the team, then paused, took off his helmet, looked up toward the student section, spread his arms wide and listened as the crowd roared.

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