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The simple act of holding a football is no longer possible for the man who's the heart and soul of the Baltimore Ravens

The simple act of holding a football is no longer possible for the man who's the heart and soul of the Baltimore Ravens. Shortly after retiring from football, O.J. Brigance was stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Rather than hide from the limelight, Brigance persevered and has become an inspiration to his team and their millions of fans. Rita Braver reports.

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Penn State's John Urschel graduated with a degree in mathematics and a perfect 4.0 GPA in just three years. He's also a 300-pound offensive guard for the school's football team with a chance to play in the NFL

Penn State's John Urschel graduated with a degree in mathematics and a perfect 4.0 GPA in just three years -- no small feat for any college student. He's also a 300-pound offensive guard for the school's football team with a chance to play in the NFL -- if he doesn't decide to get a Ph.D. first. Jim Axelrod reports.

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