‘Shake It Off’
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Known for his sudden burst and punishing hits, Seau was never one to ease into a tackle. As a result, he suffered dearly. Because concussions weren’t a big concern at the time, it was often expected for players to ‘shake off the cobwebs’ or ‘walk it off’ after taking a blow to the head. According to Gina Seau, there were times when Junior would complain that his head was ‘on fire’ following practice and games.