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McClain reveals he has Crohn's disease

03/10/10

McClain reveals he has Crohn's disease

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McClain reveals he has Crohn's disease

March, 10, 2010
8:21PM
By Chris Low

Former Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain had a shortened workout for NFL scouts Wednesday during the Crimson Tide's pro day.

McClain said he ran in the 4.6 range in the 40-yard dash, but the biggest news to come out of the workout was McClain's revelation that he has battled Crohn's disease since he was a freshman in high school. McClain said he takes four or five pills a day to help him manage the disease, which is a chronic inflammation of the intestines.

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McClain also said that he's dealt with a hamstring injury since the Tennessee game last season. He hopes to run the 40-yard dash again and get his time down.

Former Alabama nose guard Terrence Cody weighed in at 349 pounds Tuesday. That's after weighing 370 at the Senior Bowl, which no doubt hurt his stock. Cody wants to be down to 340 pounds by the draft.

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Comment from: Gerald Boykin [Visitor]

· http://www.crohns-helpnow.com

Mr. McClain, God bless you brother. I am a former crohns disease suffer and I feel for anyone that has to deal with this. It seems you are doing well. I don't know how you dealt with the crohns, but for myself after the steroids I thought it was the begining for me. I didn't go the medical route, you know the surgery, the other medication, I chose an alternative method that worked well for me. I don't know if this is your post, but anyway I wish you the best and if you get a chance come by and visit at
Http://www.crohns-helpnow.com
Gerald.
By the way I'm a pittsburgher but I live in Alabama for 10 years. I loved it.

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McClain reveals he has Crohn's disease

03/10/10

McClain reveals he has Crohn's disease

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