Jason Peter: Hero of the Underground
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I just got back from the EMQB mailbox where an advance copy of Jason Peter’s new book Hero of the Underground: My Journey Down to Heroin and Back (in-stores July 8) was waiting for me. Some of you will remember that Jason was an All-American defensive tackle at the University of Nebraska and a first-round Draft pick of the Carolina Panthers in 1998. He played four years before injuries forced him into early retirement. Of course, his out-of-control lifestyle didn’t do anything to prolong his NFL career. Jason fell into a personal black hole that included pain killers, cocaine, crack, heroin, alcohol and prostitutes. He somehow stayed alive but nearly committed suicide before the intervention of a close relative turned him to a detox and rehab that would miraculously save his life.
This book is being described in the official press release from St. Martin’s Press as “one of the great wake-up calls of our times — a lesson to be learned for all readers how fleeting life can be and how strong demons can pull at a person — even a larger-than-life, rugged football hero.” I’ll have a review up ASAP. If I’ve already piqued your interest enough, pre-order Jason Peter’s Hero of the Underground: My Journey Down to Heroin and Back today.
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3 opinions for Jason Peter: Hero of the Underground
Michael
Jun 25, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Maybe I’d care if he wasn’t a sh*t football player.
Maria Britton
Jul 11, 2008 at 8:06 am
Sounds like with the unreal comments Mr. Peter directed at Lou Holtz he could use some counseling. It doesn’t sound like his brother has a beef with Holtz. Grow up buddy! Let it go!
Ashley
Jul 27, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Having gone to school while Jason was a football player there, his comments toward Lou Holtz are more than justified as he had the experience of playing under Tom Osborne who cares more for his players and their families than any other coach in the game. Jason spoke only from the heart and was one of the greatest players to ever come out of UNL.
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