He led the Fighting Irish, amassing double-digit tackle games and becoming the face of one of the best defenses in the nation.

CNN: January 18, 2013 -- Updated 1628 GMT (0028 HKT)

Te'o rose to national prominence by leading the Fighting Irish to an undefeated regular season, amassing double-digit tackle games and becoming the face of one of the best defenses in the nation.

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Ramsey signed a new long-term Arsenal deal in June 2010 - a boost after he suffered a double leg break following a tackle by Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross in February.

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Wenger also revealed that midfielder Aaron Ramsey was showing good progress in his recovery from a double broken leg suffered in a tackle with Stoke's Ryan Shawcross.

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He had lost public support over the move to double sales tax, although many analysts say it was necessary to tackle the country's massive debt.

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