EDS NOTE: Ben Utecht was a standout tight end for the University of Minnesota who played in the NFL for six years, becoming a starter and winning a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. He retired in 2009 due to multiple concussions and memory loss. Utecht is now a national speaker, concussion advocate, and musician.
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I knew Junior Seau. He was one of the truly great players I met on the field as a professional football player. I am glad his daughter Sydney will be allowed to speak at his induction into the Football Hall.