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James Conner reveals he had ‘about a week’ to live after cancer diagnosis

James Conner is no stranger to overcoming the odds. Conner recently joined hip-hop artist and former Duke University pitcher Mike Seander (Mike Stud) for an hour-long chat, discussing everything from football to general life lessons to Conner's battle with cancer and more.

Things started heating up about 12 minutes into the discussion, as Conner began talking about his college football career at Pitt. After nabbing ACC Player of the Year honors in 2014, Conner looked primed for a breakout 2015 junior campaign. That never happened, however, as Conner tore his MCL in the team's Week 1 win over Youngstown State.