Eason counts his blessings

mesaSteeler · 11-26-2010, 08:23 AM

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Eason counts his blessings
November 25th, 2010

Here is hoping that the raccoon was good wherever Nick Eason ate Thanksgiving dinner following Steelers practice Thursday.

Yes, raccoon has long been a part of Eason’s Turkey Day feasts. And the veteran defensive end swears it tastes like a good side of beef, and is especially tasty when served with onions and peppers.

Hey, the man has earned whatever he wants to pile on his plate considering how much has been on it in a figurative sense.

Eason underwent an emergency appendectomy last spring, and complications from it were so severe -- he lost nearly 30 pounds -- that he told coach Mike Tomlin during a visit that he didn’t know if he would make it out of the hospital.

Eason authored a remarkable recovery, and he has since helped the Steelers weather the losses of starting defensive ends Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel, who have missed nine games because of injuries.

Eason has started four games, and he has played well enough that the Steelers have not lost their grip on the NFL’s No. 1 rank in rushing defense.

The first football player in Clemson history to earn a degree with two years of eligibility left has persevered not only through is own health problems but those of his parents.

His mother has been battling breast cancer and his father suffered a massive stroke after the Steelers’ regular-season opener.

For the first month of the season, Eason would fly home to Georgia after games and then return on Wednesdays so he could help tend to his father.

Small wonder that his teammates voted him the winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, which is given annually to a Steeler that has overcome adversity to return to the playing field.

What one of the friendliest players in the Steelers locker room has endured made this Thanksgiving especially meaningful to him.

“I’m just thankful for all of the little things,” Eason said.

The Steelers are no doubtful to have such a fine and courageous man representing them.

steeltheone · 11-26-2010, 09:41 AM

Eason has done a great job. Keisel wasnt even missed.

austinfrench76 · 11-26-2010, 01:24 PM

I have also heard that he is genuinely a great guy! I am thankful for him!

Whodis · 11-26-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steeltheone

Eason has done a great job. Keisel wasnt even missed.

Eason has done a good job, but he's not Keisel.

steeltheone · 11-26-2010, 11:48 PM

Oh thats right...Keisel and Smith get better and better at 34 and 35 years old. The rest of the players at that age are over the hill.

11-26-2010, 08:23 AM	#1
mesaSteeler A Son of Martha Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 7,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 10438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eason counts his blessings View From The Press Box Scott Brown http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-t...ss+Box+Blog%29 Eason counts his blessings November 25th, 2010 Here is hoping that the raccoon was good wherever Nick Eason ate Thanksgiving dinner following Steelers practice Thursday. Yes, raccoon has long been a part of Eason’s Turkey Day feasts. And the veteran defensive end swears it tastes like a good side of beef, and is especially tasty when served with onions and peppers. Hey, the man has earned whatever he wants to pile on his plate considering how much has been on it in a figurative sense. Eason underwent an emergency appendectomy last spring, and complications from it were so severe -- he lost nearly 30 pounds -- that he told coach Mike Tomlin during a visit that he didn’t know if he would make it out of the hospital. Eason authored a remarkable recovery, and he has since helped the Steelers weather the losses of starting defensive ends Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel, who have missed nine games because of injuries. Eason has started four games, and he has played well enough that the Steelers have not lost their grip on the NFL’s No. 1 rank in rushing defense. The first football player in Clemson history to earn a degree with two years of eligibility left has persevered not only through is own health problems but those of his parents. His mother has been battling breast cancer and his father suffered a massive stroke after the Steelers’ regular-season opener. For the first month of the season, Eason would fly home to Georgia after games and then return on Wednesdays so he could help tend to his father. Small wonder that his teammates voted him the winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, which is given annually to a Steeler that has overcome adversity to return to the playing field. What one of the friendliest players in the Steelers locker room has endured made this Thanksgiving especially meaningful to him. “I’m just thankful for all of the little things,” Eason said. The Steelers are no doubtful to have such a fine and courageous man representing them.

11-26-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
steeltheone Team Owner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 2,952 Gender: Male Member Number: 6351 Thanks: 56 Thanked 64 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Eason counts his blessings *Eason has done a great job. Keisel wasnt even missed.* __________________ Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi

11-26-2010, 01:24 PM	#3
austinfrench76 Assistant Coach Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,148 Member Number: 3516 Thanks: 282 Thanked 65 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Eason counts his blessings I have also heard that he is genuinely a great guy! I am thankful for him!

11-26-2010, 11:48 PM	#5
steeltheone Team Owner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harrisburg Pa. Posts: 2,952 Gender: Male Member Number: 6351 Thanks: 56 Thanked 64 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Eason counts his blessings *Oh thats right...Keisel and Smith get better and better at 34 and 35 years old. The rest of the players at that age are over the hill.* __________________ Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi

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