Ex-Washington State and New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, announcing the Saints’ third-round draft pick in April, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2011. Gleason can communicate only by using a computer program that tracks his eye movement. (MARY ALTAFFER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Radio station fires crew for mocking ill ex-Coug

12:19 AM - The hosts of an Atlanta sports radio show have been fired after mocking former Washington State standout and NFL player Steve Gleason, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Published June 8th, 2013 - 12:05AM
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