NFL and MLB misc.

First, an article about the All Pro Dad program that Colts head coach Tony Dungy, a Christian, held in Indianapolis last Saturday. It was designed to help strengthen the relationships between dads and their kids: http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6507090.

Next, an article by Indians relief pitcher Roberto Hernandez, looking back on his long career. Here's a couple of quotes:

This is my 16th big-league season now. To have lasted in this game as long as I have, I feel blessed first and foremost. I haven't had any major injuries and I'm still able to contribute at a high level for a competitive team and help the younger players....

In 1991, I actually started three games. That seems like a really, really, really long time ago. It seems ancient to me. Back then, I had a blood clot that caused me to miss a few months. It was tough because I was just breaking into the big leagues. I count my blessings for getting though that situation.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070514&content_id=1964424&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.

Lastly, an interesting story about a scary part of a trip that Jaguars runningback Fred Taylor took to Africa with his teammates Samari Rolle, Lito Sheppard, and their wives. Here's a quote:

Jaguars running back Fred Taylor boarded the single-propeller, 15-seat plane in Africa, chatting about the safari he had just been on with Samari Rolle, Lito Sheppard and their wives.

A few minutes later, the group shared another unforgettable experience.

The plane door flew open at around 6,000 feet, causing panic, prayer and several uneasy minutes as the pilot landed at a nearby runway.

"I thought that was it," Taylor said Monday following the final day of Jacksonville's three-day minicamp. "I put my head down and started praying. The runway was about two miles away, but it seemed like it took 10 or 15 minutes to get there."

Here's the article: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/05/14/bc.fbn.jaguars.taylor.ap/index.html?eref=si_latest.