Former Steelers player tells story that shows Mike Tomlin's true character
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Nick Eason told a story recently that shows the true character of Mike Tomlin. Eason, who is currently the Clemson Tigers' defensive tackles coach, posted a photo of himself with Tomlin at Clemson's recent pro day. Along with the photo, Eason told about the time he ruptured his appendix and […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Nick Eason told a story recently that shows the true character of Mike Tomlin.
Eason, who is currently the Clemson Tigers' defensive tackles coach, posted a photo of himself with Tomlin at Clemson's recent pro day.
Along with the photo, Eason told about the time he ruptured his appendix and had to have emergency surgery. Eason said Tomlin came to see him every day while he was in the hospital for two weeks.
Eason's ruptured appendix happened in 2010 just after the Memorial Day holiday.
In late 2010, Eason went in-depth about the whole ordeal:
"When I woke up they told me it was bad," said Eason. "My appendix was seeping the bacteria into my system. They removed the appendix and part of the small intestine. I felt so sick when I came out of surgery. I knew I wasn't going home fast. I just kept vomiting."
The reason for the vomiting was because Eason's bowels became inflamed and were backed up. He had two choices. Well, really just one choice, and one consequence if he refused. That's when a three-foot tube was inserted through his nose and into his stomach. His body's waste had to be cleared.
It's not a surprise to hear this story about Tomlin. He's one of the best men in football. And he's certainly someone that players can count on to be there if they're going through a tough time.
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