For Pete Carroll or Joe Paterno, just to name two, it’s no big deal. Coaches like Surfin’ Pete and Papa Joe, when asked, “How’s that kid who used to play for you doing?’’ say, “Which one? The one with the Patriots, the one with the Jets, the two with the 49ers, the three with the Colts, the two with the ... (Full article: 943 words)

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