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Notre Dame’s Spond thriving after debilitating migraine

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Notre Dame linebacker Danny Spond (13) cheers during the first half against Purdue in South Bend, Ind. The junior from Littleton, Colo., wasn't sure he'd play football again after he was struck by a debilitating migraine headache that left him barely able to move because the left side of his body was so numb. But after missing the first two games, Spond has bounced back and started eight games for the third-ranked Fighting Irish heading into Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Associated Press/Sept. 8, 2012

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Notre Dame linebacker Danny Spond has been a key contributor this season, which he still finds remarkable. The junior from Littleton, Colo., wasn't sure he'd play football again after a debilitating migraine headache left him barely able to move because the left side of his body was numb. Spond has 33 tackles, an interception against Brigham Young and three pass breakups.

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