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Originally Posted by Direckshun
For the record, while Frank Clark is a troubled guy and has a garbage motor in the regular season, his biggest contribution is working the youngsters.
He is invaluable for how hard he pushes them and gets their technique up to snuff.
He is also an emotional leader, whether we like it or not, whether it's PC or not. The team absolutely feeds off his energy, and when he's cooking, the defense plays so loose.
That's worth a lot. It's not worth enough, in my opinion, but it's not nothing.
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You guys act like he's dogging it. But, if he's really got Chron's disease, as has been widely discussed, it's remarkable that he's able to perform as a professional athlete at all. Calling it "stomach problems" is a huge understatement.
My Dad is a retired gastroenterologist. Chron's is a BEAR to manage, and is very hard on most patients. My Dad has treated many Chron's Disease patients over the long term; it's not a fun condition to have, generally shortens life expectancy, and can often have a serious impact on quality of life.
That Frank is able to "turn it on" in the playoffs is a remarkable testament to his will.