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ALBANY, N. Tom Brady Authentic Jersey .Y. —New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas knows way more about knees than he probably wants to. Speaking to the media for the first time since “aggravating” his surgically repaired right anterior cruciate ligament, Thomas said Tuesday he might need anywhere from three to eight weeks before he is ready to get back on the field. With the season opener against Dallas just under a month away, Thomas needs to prove he can play again after missing last season with his ACL injury, then hurting it after three days of training camp. “Aggravated is the best way to put it,” said Thomas. “An ACL is so simple. Its either working or its not. And mine is still working. Something happened which caused it to swell. They thought it might have been a bone bruise or who knows what it could have been. I guess the basic definition is that I aggravated it.” Sure beats another tear. The Giants leading tackler in 2009 and 10 and their projected starter this season, Thomas was confident about his chances of playing again after getting medical opinions from three orthopedic surgeons. The consensus was to rehab the knee and go from there. “Like I said, theres no timeline on it. Its all based on my knee, how it feels over time,” Thomas said Wednesday after returning to the Giants training camp at the University at Albany. “We really havent set forth a plan for how were going to attack it. But right now, Im just building up everything around it.” Thomas hurt his knee when he slipped during practice on July 29 and it swelled the following day. Initially, the fear was his season and possibly his career might be over with a third ACL injury. The Giants medical staff initially said he injured his ACL. However, Dr. Arthur Ting in California examined Thomas and felt the ACL was intact. Dr. James Andrews in Florida concurred. “The MRI came out negative, but, you know, it just felt a little bit weird,” Thomas said. “We all agreed that Dr. Andrews would pretty much have the last word and I went to see him and he didnt see a problem with it.” His flight back to New York was one of the first times he relaxed after the injury. “Oh, just relief,” Thomas said of his feelings. “It still hasnt hit me yet. Its still frustration. I prepared for this day, but God has a plan for me and its all about timing, and I have full belief in (trainer) Ronnie Barnes and his staff that they going to take care of me and get me ready for my return.” Still it was a scary time for the Giants ((No. 3 in the AP Pro32) and Thomas, who first tore his ACL in college at Southern California, then did it again in a preseason game last season. However, he insisted he remained positive and never gave up hope of playing this season. He also was encouraged when the initial swelling subsided and there wasnt much pain or loss of strength. “I dont plan on having any more setbacks, the five-year veteran said. “I think this is just a minor scare more than anything. You just got to give it time, let it heal, just use my time to place my focus in other aspects, start preparing for my other opponents, start game-planning against the NFC East. ... little stuff like that.” For now, Thomas plans to rest his knee and wants to work on strengthening his legs, hamstring and quad. He believes he could go out and practice, but that would not be the smartest thing. “I think the big picture is the season, finding out Week 1, or maybe Week 1,” Thomas said. “You never know how this things going to heal. 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The 19-year-old rookie became the youngest major leaguer to homer since 1998 with a solo shot in the third inning of the Washington Nationals 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.As teams continue preparing for the 2012 CFL season in training camps, there is an anticipation – a feeling - different than in any other year of Canadian football. Never before and never again will there be a 100th Grey Cup. And because of that, many want to “be there” come November 25, 2012. For players, coaches, management, and owners – all involved in a football organization, they know it will be a memory of a lifetime. The game will be an experience impossible to recreate because time will never repeat the opportunity. For CFL fans, it is an opportunity to be a part of a party, an event that – just like for the players – will never be repeated. It will be an opportunity to say, “I was there.” And trust me when I say this: between the CFL, TSN, and the host Toronto Argonauts, you will be amazed at the number of unique events to see and participate in. Yes, I know a little of how it is all going to be set up and run, and yes, I am sworn to secrecy. I can only say that you will not be disappointed! For me, the 100th Grey Cup is personal. The game was so far away for me as a player, it was only in the distant horizon. So for me to know that I will “be there” and in a direct way, generates a personal focus I can only compare to when I was a player. I look at the 100th Grey Cup first and foremost as a game to decide the champion of the CFL. Tom Brady Jersey. But I also look at the 100th Grey Cup as a celebration and appreciation of the league, its stories, personalities, good times, bad times, and everything in between. Finally, I look at the Grey Cup in association to the country I live in, Canada – not in a way of excess emotion, but rather respect for the lifestyle and freedom I have. I know that during the national anthem of the 100th Grey Cup, the dominate thought I will have is how fortunate a man I am. I remember watching the Winter Games in Vancouver two years ago. I experienced it through television and it generated a pride that, to me, was clear and humble. My hope for the 100th Grey Cup is that we will be able to duplicate that feeling to some degree. It was a good feeling. So, as the season begins, enjoy the process. Go to the stadium and cheer for your team, because if your team is in Toronto come November 25th, you will be here, unable to resist. For many, time seems to move faster as you get older, myself included. After much thought, I still have no idea why. If there is one lesson Ive learned due to the speed of time, it is to take advantage, to be aware, to enjoy moments. The 100th Grey Cup will be a week full of moments you may never forget; a moment in time. Hope I see you there. ’ ’ ’
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