Tuesday, January 23, 2007
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Pisa Tinoisamoa has been named the Rams’ winner of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Tinoisamoa, who led the Rams in tackles in his first three seasons, was placed on the reserve/injured list on Dec. 14, 2006.
The University of Hawaii product first dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 at San Francisco. After missing only two plays, Pisa returned to action after getting braced and taped to finish with four tackles (three solo). In Week 4 vs. Detroit, Tinoisamoa dislocated the same elbow again, finishing the game with six tackles (two solo) and his first sack of the season.
During practice for the Rams’ Week 6 contest vs. Seattle, Pisa sustained a broken right hand. He was able to play in the game, notching six tackles (three solo) and his second sack of the season, but missed the next two games.
In Week 13 vs. Arizona, Pisa dislocated his right shoulder, finishing the game with three tackles (two solo). After another three-tackle game vs. Chicago in Week 14, Tinoisamoa was placed on the reserve/injured list on Dec. 14. He has since undergone right shoulder surgery.
The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian.
The Courage Award recipients embody everything that is positive about professional athletes as they serve as inspirations in their locker rooms and constructive role models in their communities. They are often players who have overcome devastating injuries or tragedies in their personal lives to return to the top level of competition that is the NFL. The Ed Block Courage Award has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL, primarily because his selection is based upon a vote of his peers.
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