One of the interviewers chosen was Gleason, a former Washington State University star. 15, with a documentary featuring four personalities interviewing them about the upcoming CD. The confluence of sports, rock, life-and-death and a paternal relationship began when Pearl Jam chose to promote their 10th studio album, Lightning Bolt, which drops Oct. Oâ€™Connor, a Pearl Jam fan, said: â€œThis piece is the most emotional Iâ€™ve done, for sure, and the one I feel the most connection to.â€ Steve Gleason played seven seasons with the Saints. Gleason has found the music of Pearl Jam inspirational in his battle with ALS and in strengthening the bond with his son. 25, 2006 - the night the Superdome reopened after Hurricane Katrina. Gleason is best known for blocking an Atlanta Falcons’ punt which was recovered for a Saints touchdown before an ESPN Monday Night Football audience Sept. â€œItâ€™s equal part inspiring â€“ heâ€™s awesome – and equal part gut-wrenching.

Â€œTo meet Steve, and see how he relates to his almost-two-year-old son Rivers, stirs up a lot of emotions,â€ Oâ€™Connor said. Producer Mike Oâ€™Connor goes from being inspired to compassionate, his speech goes from staccato to measured when talking about his upcoming Sunday NFL Countdown and E:60 piece focusing on former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.

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