Wouldn’t it be something to see James Harrison lined up at outside linebacker against the Steelers and in the uniform of the Baltimore Ravens. It’s not likely, but nor is it out of the question.


By Jamison Hensley, ESPN.com

Why would former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison want to go to the rival Baltimore Ravens? Why would he want to join a team that abruptly cut him in 2004?

Well, millions of dollars always helps in ironing out relationships. But, with the Ravens, it's more than that for Harrison. Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees was Harrison's head coach when they were both at Kent State. There's no doubt that Pees has vouched for Harrison.

After off-the-field issues scared away Ohio State and Notre Dame, Harrison went to Kent State without a scholarship and reportedly clashed with Pees early during his time there. Pees demanded that Harrison raise his grades and attend nightly study halls. With Pees' help, Harrison earned a 3.0 grade-point average and made the dean's list.

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