Twitter was afire with condolences Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Junior Seau's passing. Reporters, fans, and teammates shared their shock and their memories.
But one of the more touching stories came from a 23-year-old offensive lineman who began his professional career after Seau retired.
Eric Olsen of the New Orleans Saints credits Seau with getting him into the game.
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Eric Olsen Wow this is a tough one.. When I was a frosh in HS Junior Seau worked the Jay Fiedler Football camp and at the end of one of the days he...
May 02 via webFavoriteRetweetReply
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Eric Olsen Challenged any1 to a 1 on 1. Being one of the 'big' kids, I was volunteered by my buddies and went up in front of the whole camp to face...
May 02 via webFavoriteRetweetReply
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Eric Olsen If he even liked football. From then on I was addicted. All thanks 2 this 10 time all-pro that felt like making some snot-nosed kid's day...
May 02 via webFavoriteRetweetReply
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Eric Olsen Doesn't seem like much but it meant a lot to me. Sorry for the essay just had to share. RIP Junior I'll never forget what you did for me.
May 02 via webFavoriteRetweetReply
