As most of you know, I am a big football fan. I love football, and have an addiction to fantasy football especially. I study the teams, players and matchups for 17 straight weeks. It takes a lot of my time, but it is my hobby, at least in the fall. I was born a year after the Super Bowl was started, and grew up idolizing the players, especially those on the NY Giants, my favorite team.

If you are reading this, you're probably wondering why I am carrying on about my love for football. It's a game that teaches kids a lot about life, and the struggles of it. All sports for that matter can teach us a lot about life. But, football, because of it's physical nature, correlates the most with me. It teaches teamwork, toughness (mental and physical) and many lessons that will help kids deal with adversity that will definitely happen in their life.

I heard the news this week about Coach Dungy's son, and my heart broke. I thought of my own two sons, and put myself in Coach Dungy's shoes. How would I feel? What would I do? How could I live without them? Parents are supposed to outlive their children, but unfortunately, sometimes that doesn't happen. The lesson here is - if you are a parent or not - tell those you love every chance you get. Here is the article for those interested in the story.

Phil Richards, Indianapolis Star
Family and friends, players, coaches and colleagues came to Idlewild Baptist Church on Tuesday to mourn the passing of James Dungy, the eldest son of Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren. HC Tony Dungy had a message for all. "I urge you not to take your relations for granted," Dungy told the gathering of about 1,500. "Parents, hug your kids each chance you get. Tell them you love them each chance you get. You don't know when it's going to be the last time." Click here for the rest of the story.