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Danny Wuerffel hospitalized with nervous system disorder

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Former Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel poses for pictures during the Heisman statue unveiling outside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium before Florida’s Orange and Blue spring NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/The Gainesville Sun, Doug Finger)

AP

Heisman Trophy winner and six-year NFL veteran Danny Wuerffel was released from a hospital Wednesday after being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a nervous system disorder.

Pat Dooley of Gainesville Sun broke the news and says the disease is potentially fatal but can be treated if found early. Doctors passes along word that doctors anticipate a full recovery.

Wuerffel has helped run the Desire Street Ministries since his retirement.

We wish him all the best in his recovery.