Update: Jack Bechta congratulates Al on his streak of 175 consecutive games played, and offers more details into the medical tests and recovery process:
Simply put, all opinions and analysis of the spleen trauma have come back with consistent results. There is a laceration of the Spleen which, at this point, will not require surgery. [...]
Archive for September, 2008
26 Sep
Harris out vs. Tampa, but could return in 3 weeks
24 Sep
Harris Hopes To Return In 2008
Hot off the presses from Jack Bechta and www.NationalFootballPost.com…and it’s encouraging news:
As of today, this is what I know:
1. Al has suffered a laceration of the spleen on the collision he had with AJ Hawk.
2. The CT scan did show some damage and bleeding.
3. [...]
24 Sep
Al Harris health update No. 3
It’s likely that we’ll have some additional opinions on Al’s condition today.
Agent Jack Bechta says lab results have been sent to two specialists, and those specialists are expected to give their diagnoses today.
We’ll keep you posted with the latest as it becomes available.
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of support you’ve provided while commenting [...]
23 Sep
Al Harris health update No. 2
Al’s agent, Jack Bechta, has been great about providing information and updates on Al’s condition.
Bechta confirmed Harris tore his spleen in the first quarter of Sunday’s game vs. Dallas. Harris knew something was wrong when he took himself off the field for the second time in the quarter:
(Harris) said I know I can play, [...]
22 Sep
Send your notes of support to Al
Fans – Al checks his site regularly and loves reading your comments and notes of encouragement. And right now as he deals with what we’ve learned is a torn spleen, he needs your support more than ever.
Posting your good wishes and prayers below will definitely give Al a boost as he deals with doctors, tests [...]
22 Sep
Al Harris health update
Jack Bechta, Al Harris’ agent, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel today and told them it’s possible Al’s season is done:
Before a decision is made on whether his season is over, cornerback Al Harris will visit a specialist to examine a ruptured spleen he suffered Sunday night against Dallas.
According to Harris’ agent, Jack Bechta, Harris had [...]
22 Sep
Harris sidelined vs. Cowboys
We’ll get an update on Al’s condition later this week, but after colliding with teammate A.J. Hawk in the first quarter of Sunday’s game, Harris was briefly sidelined with what the trainers described as “cramps.” (Incidentally, the Westwood One radio announcers initially reported he had the wind knocked out of him).
After re-entering the game in [...]
21 Sep
Do you remember the last game?
The calm before the storm: Al Harris was quiet this week as he prepped to battle T.O. on Sunday night football. As we all know, 3irty1 likes to let his play do the talking. But yesterday Harris delivered a couple of encouraging and inspirational lines.
First, on the Green Bay defensive scheme this week:
“I can [...]
19 Sep
Al Harris: Multi-sport athlete
Ever hang out at the Boys & Girls Club? Al Harris did. He spent a lot of time playing at the Boys & Girls Club of Pompano Beach, Fla when he was young while both of his parents worked:
“They were my baby sitters,”
Earlier this week, Harris joined fellow teammates kicker Mason Crosby, safety Nick Collins [...]
18 Sep
Week 3 matchup: Al Harris vs. Terrell Owens
You know the old question the in the NBA about which player is most clutch, or who you’d want taking a last-second shot for your team?
As we all know, even the best players aren’t going to succeed 100% in taking the game-winner. But the fact certain players are willing to step up, put the ball [...]
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