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February 4, 2008

Seau not thinking about graduation

The New England Patriots, and in particular Rodney Harrison, wanted to win Super Bowl XLII for the glory, but also to give 18-year veteran Junior Seau the one thing that is missing from his Hall of Fame resume: a championship.

But despite coming close again -- Seau also played in the Super Bowl with the Chargers in 1993 -- he said he was not thinking about the future after the game.

"I'm having too much fun," he said when asked if he's going to retire again, adding that the loss will not affect his decision to return for another season.

"It was a great journey, and the bond that we have will always be there. We came up short, we understand that. The game of football comes down to executing and making plays, and when the opportunities came we didn't make them and New York did."

After Peyton Manning's game-winning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left in the game, Seau lay face-down on the grass at University of Phoenix Stadium.

"I was full of disappointment," he said. "We know we did a great job and to see that happen to us at a crucial time, it just wasn't something I wanted to feel."

Seau was credited with two tackles in the game; he turned 39 last month.

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Posted by: Tina at February 4, 2008 12:20 PM