MLB, etc.

First of all, an article on Angels outfielder Garrett Anderson (a Christian), who set a team-record 12-game RBI streak end last Saturday. The MLB record is 14 straight games, set by Tris Speaker in 1928. Here's an article about his incredible streak: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196198&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp.

Here's a quote from new Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin about his getting the job there:

Tomlin said he has the players to get the Steelers, who are one season removed from winning the Super Bowl, back to the title game this season.

"I realize I am blessed," he said. "Most people get a coaching opportunity because there is a lack of success. This is a unique opportunity and unique circumstances."

Here's the article: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070908/SPT02/709080394/.

Next, a note about a security guard injured at Turner Field in Atlanta during a Braves game. The guard was chasing after a stupid fan who ran onto the field during the game:

Security guard update: The careless action of one fan, who chose to run on the field before the start of the ninth inning on Friday, created a scare. While tackling the fan, security guard Josh Garner fell on his back, causing his head to slam against the infield grass.

After he was placed in a neck brace, it appeared Garner was going to be immobilized and taken off the field on a golf cart. But the ex-Marine quickly rose, removed the brace, and simply took a seat on the cart that was awaiting him. As he exited, he made a quick wave to acknowledge the applause he was receiving from the crowd.

A few Braves players who have gotten to know Garner said they weren't surprised he didn't allow the medical staff to take him out on a stretcher.

As of early Saturday evening, the organization didn't have an official update on his condition. But some of his fellow security guards indicated they felt he was doing fine.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196763&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl.

Here's an article about how Braves pitcher John Smoltz, a Christian, has had to change how he pitches in recent years to remain successful at age 40: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196763&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl.

Also, an article about the Braves honoring the Little League World Champion team from Warner Robins, Georgia, before their game on Saturday night. It was the second year in a row that a team from Georgia had won the Little League World Championships, and so the second year in a row that the Braves had honored the winnning team: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2197201&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl. Here's a link to some pictures from that too: http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/sports/braves/0908braveslittleleague/.

Next, an article about Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, a Christian, and his season this year, his plans for off-season training and goals for next season: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/09/08/bravesnot_0909.html.

Here's a good Christian audio interview from Sports Spectrum Radio with the Braves Mark Teixeira and Matt Diaz from Tuesday: http://www.rbc.org/radio_and_tv/sports_spectrum/programs/57972.aspx.

Also, unfortunately Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton's (a Christian) season may be over a little early. He re-injured a ham string injury last night and will miss the Reds upcoming 10-game road trip to receive treatment in Cincinnati with hopes that he can return after that. They only have 6 games remaining after that, so he might not be back this season. Here's the article: http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070913&content_id=2205990&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin.

Lastly, here's some sports evangelism websites that were in an article that I read in the September/October issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. I'll add these to my Christian sports links too:

Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry: http://www.unchartedwaters.org/home.aspx
The Mulligan Society: http://www.mulligansociety.com/
Church Sports International: http://www.churchsports.org/
In His Grip Golf Association: http://www.inhisgripgolf.com/
Cross Training Publishing: http://crosstrainingpublishing.com/catalog/
Sports Spectrum: http://www.sportsspectrum.com/
The Winning Run Foundation: http://www.winrun.org/

sports misc. and some music

Sorry that I haven't posted for awhile. I've been busy, so I'm going to catch up some tonight.

First of all, an article about Knicks guard Nate Robinson and the basketball camp that he hosted a couple of weeks ago. He sponsored 75 kids to attend the camp who couldn't afford it otherwise. Robinson did that because when he was a kid growing up in Seattle, Gary Payton, who was then playing for the Sonics, sponsored Robinson and his brother to attend his camp. Here's the article: http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/robinson_070826_camp.html?rss=true.

Here's an article about Orioles 2nd baseman Brian Roberts, a Christian, hosting "Brian's Baseball Bash" to raise money for The University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Here's a quote about it:

Andy MacPhail, the Orioles' president of baseball operations, came to the party, along with several of Roberts' teammates, and liked what he saw.

"I've been around baseball now, working in it, for over 30 years and been around it all my life ... and it's really rare to find someone as committed to the fans and to causes that matter as Brian is," MacPhail said. "You might run into two or three of those guys in your entire career, no matter how many teams you're with. He's a special guy. I think he enjoys it; I think he gets a certain energy from it."

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070826&content_id=2172811&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Next, a few articles about the Little League World Series (LLWS), which concluded last Sunday. The first article starts with an awesome quote from Dalton Carriker, the player for Warner Robins, Georgia, that hit the walk-off homer to beat Japan in the world championship game:

Dalton Carriker remembers falling down to one knee and praying in the first-base dugout moments before his at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning on Sunday.

"Please God," he said, "give me the strength to help my teammates."

I thought that it was great that he didn't pray to hit a home run, just for the strength to help his teammates. Dalton Carriker might be a name to remember. Here's that article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070826&content_id=2172326&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Here's another article about the LLWS world championship game, including how the Georgia team tried console the crying Japan team after the game: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2007/08/26/little_0827.html?cxntnid=brv082707e.

The last LLWS article is about all of the appearances that the Warner Robins, Georgia, team will be making because of winning the LLWS world championship. Last year's world champ, from Columbus, Georgia, was kept busy for weeks afterwards. Here's the article: http://www.ajc.com/news/content/sports/stories/2007/08/27/llwssideb_0827.html?cxntnid=brv082707e.

Also, a Q & A article with Colts punter Hunter Smith, a Christian. Here's a great quote from him about putting last season (when they won the Super Bowl) into perspective:

What's your perspective on last season?
"Everything man makes is to manipulate man into wanting more. Everybody wants to know who the next Super Bowl winner is and everybody in Indianapolis wants a second one because the first one wasn't enough. That's the nature of the beast. What I've come to realize this past offseason is I want to give my life to God and his institutions, his purposes, and live in this world and play football and play music. Ultimately, I give my heart and my life to God."

Here's another quote from Smith, this one about his Christian music group, Connersvine:

So you cut your first album?
"It comes out Oct. 23. And our single, 'Live For You,' is on the radio and has been picked up by multiple stations all over America."

The album name?
"Self-titled."

Here's the article: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/SPORTS03/708270362/1058/SPORTS03.

Here's an interesting article about former Baltimore Colt Joe Ehrmann, who is now a pastor and works with coaches: http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=65eb56ce-1428-4f24-9419-fadaaa278683.

Here's a link to his blog, which is also interesting: http://www.mycolts.net/jehrmann/blog/Sports__Culture__Coaching_and_Parenting

Next, an article about how Athletes in Action's (AIA) ministry with Major League Soccer (MLS)has grown: http://www.aia.com/news.aspx?newsitem=247.

Here's an article about Mississippi State football head coach Sylvester Croom, a Christian, and how he's been working on rebuilding the MSU football program almost from scratch: http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/082807aec.html.

Also, an article about Florida State football head coach Bobby Bowden and his son, Clemson football head coach Tommy Bowden, who are both Christians. In conjunction with the Florida State/Clemson game coming up on Monday, the Bowdens have promoted a contest to see which team's fans can give the most blood. Here's the article: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=uwire-bobbytommybowdenpromoteblo&prov=uwire&type=lgns.

Here's a quote from new Cubs outfielder Craig Monroe about the fact that there's no padding on the walls at the Cubs' Wrigley Field:

He is aware there is no padding behind the ivy on the outfield walls.

"That comes with it," he said. "I hope He's with me, and I'll be fine. I'm going to run into it, that's how I am."

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070828&content_id=2175744&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Right now I'm listening to the IU/Indiana State football game, and IU wide receiver James Hardy was penalized 15 yards for "excessive celebrating" for going down on one knee in the end zone after he scored a touchdown. Since when is there anything wrong with that?!

Lastly, today I got the latest CD's from Casting Crowns and Point of Grace, which both came out last Tuesday. Casting Crown's CD is called The Altar and the Door and Point of Grace's CD is called How You Live.

baseball, NFL, and college football misc.

First, an article about Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, a Christian, helping to raise money for a cancer center in Atlanta: http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2007/08/22/slugger_francoe.html (originally found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070823&content_id=2165477&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp).

Here's an interesting article about how much major leaguers enjoy watching the Little League World Series. The Little Leaguers think that it's strange that their heroes like to watch them too. Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070824&content_id=2167500&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Next, an article about Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, a Christian, and the leadership role he's taken with the Longhorns this year: http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/082507aaq.html.

Here's an article about the Reds retiring former shortstop Davey Concepcion's number last Saturday. Here's a quote from Concepcion:

"I want to thank God for giving me the ability to play beside a great bunch of players -- the players on the Big Red Machine," he said.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070825&content_id=2170178&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Also, an article about a program that the NBA has to use soldiers recuperating from injuries to help work for them during the FIBA Americas Tournament. Here's the article: http://www.lvrj.com/sports/9380646.html (originally found at: http://www.nba.com/news/452347.html?rss=true).

Lastly, an article about Georgia head football coach Mark Richt, a Christian, apologizing for some things that he later regretted saying last weekend about the school's football practice facilities. Here's a quote from his apology statement:

"I am very proud to be at the University of Georgia," Richt said in the Sunday's statement. "I poured a lot of my life and energy into this program and I'm thankful every day for where God has placed me."

Here's the article: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/uga/stories/2007/08/26/richtweb_0827.html.

Dungy, Williams, and baseball

I don't have much today, but I thought that I would go ahead before it gets to be a lot.

First, an article about Colts head coach Tony Dungy and Indiana Fever guard Tamika Catchings (both Christians) being awarded with the 2007 Chase Major Taylor Award by the Coca-Cola Circle City Classic. The award is "a tribute to African-American athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and officials who have made significant local and national contributions to youth while encouraging excellence in future generations". Here's the article: http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=7123d788-c330-4e20-9e51-aef21341382b.

Here's a note about Bucks guard Mo Williams and a charity event that he's holding, from an article about his upcoming season:

Williams will return to Milwaukee this weekend to play host to a charity event, a celebrity softball game at Helfaer Field at Miller Park. The event is free and open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. Saturday.

As part of the back-to-school event, the Mo Williams Foundation will provide backpacks for youngsters attending the softball game.

"I'm a baseball player; I played shortstop and pitched," Williams said. "Young adults are my main focus. I'm blessed to be in a position a lot of people aren't, and I want to use it as a gift."

Here's the article: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=651256 (originally found at: http://www.nba.com/news/linkcentral.html).

Next, an article about Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, a Christian, and his great outfield play this season: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070822&content_id=2163755&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl.

Here's a great article about Braves 1st baseman Julio Franco, a Christian, written on his 49th birthday last Thursday. He's currently playing for the Single-A Rome (Georgia) Braves still, I think, but should be back to play with the Braves in Atlanta on Saturday. Here's the article: http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/08/22/franco_0823.html.

Lastly, a couple of notes from the Little League World Series games today. First, after Lubbock, Texas, beat Curacao in the world championship consolation game, they showed the Texas team huddled together on their knees praying. That was awesome. Later after Warner Robins, Georgia, beat Japan to win the world championship on a walk-off homer in the 8th inning (regulation is 6 innings), most of the Japan team was crying. After celebrating, the Georgia team went over to the Japanese team to shake their hands like the teams do after every game. However, since the Japanese players were crying, the Georgia players gave them hugs instead and tried to console them as much as they could with the language barrier. It was neat to see.

MLB misc. and basketball

First of all, an article about Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens helping out 21-year-old pitcher teammates Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. The 45-year-old Clemens began pitching in the Majors 24 years ago, before Chamberlain and Hughes were born. Here's the article: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spherr195338195aug19,0,3122854.column (originally found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070820&content_id=2159755&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp).

Here's an article about IU basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson helping to raise money for a children's home in Richmond, Indiana, along with his players D.J. White and Lance Stemler: http://www.pal-item.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070820/NEWS01/708200302/1008 (originally found at: http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/082007aaa.html).

Next, an article about Reds pitcher Bobby Livingston and the Little League team from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. The team lost today in the Little League World Series national finals to Georgia. Livingston had helped out the team financially and was rooting for them in the World Series. Here's the article: http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070820/SPT05/708200324/1027.

Here's an article about Cubs outfielder Cliff Floyd's return to the team after the death of his father. Here's what he had to say about being back with the team and the support of his teammates during the time after his father died:

"It's nice -- you can get caught up in all the stuff that's going on and caught up in sitting at home," Floyd said. "These are the guys who stood behind me and backed me through this and were present during the funeral. I'm really blessed to have good people around me."

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070820&content_id=2159671&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Also, an article about injured Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement, a Christian, and his rehab. from shoulder surgery this season. He's hoping to be able to pitch some at the end of September. Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070820&content_id=2160116&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos.

Here's a biographical article about Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb, a Christian: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070821&content_id=2161329&vkey=news_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari&partnered=rss_ari.

Next, an article about Mavericks guard Jason Terry being honored for his work with kids: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/082207dnspomoore.3098995.html (originally found at: http://www.nba.com/news/linkcentral.html).

Here's the latest blog post from Cardinals pitcher Mike Maroth, a Christian: http://www.marothbaseball.com/2007_08_01_archive.asp.

Also, a note about Pirates pitcher Solomon Torres, a Christian, and his decision to drop a grievance against the Pirates because of his Christian beliefs:

Torres drops suit: In a decision that Salomon Torres said was made solely because of his "duty" as a Christian, Torres has decided to drop both his pending grievance and lawsuit against the Pirates organization.

"It's not my place to seek for justice," Torres said. "I wasn't trusting God to do what he wanted. Let God handle the situation. I just need to put that behind me."

Torres initially filed a grievance after claiming that the organization was less than candid with him into signing a contract for less money. And just last week, Torres had made plans to meet with an attorney to try to move forward with a legal suit.

But Torres had recently admitted that the pending lawsuit was affecting his on-the-field performance and said that as a result of that and his religious beliefs, he woke up on Sunday morning knowing that he needed to back down.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070814&content_id=2148025&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb (originally found at: http://www.bpsports.net/bpsports.asp?ID=5655).

Here's an article about former MLB pitcher Orel Hershiser and his support of Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb and Webb's attempt to break Hershiser's record of 59 consecutive scoreless innings. Webb's streak ended at 42 innings. Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070821&content_id=2162045&vkey=news_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari.

Next, an article about Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, a Christian, and the Yankees turn-around this season: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070821&content_id=2161408&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.

Here's an article about Giants pitcher Barry Zito and his work to raise money to give financial help to injured soldiers through his Strikeouts for Troops organization. There are 35 other MLB players that also raise money for the organization. Here's the organization's website, which includes a list of the players involved: http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org/. Here's the article about it: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070821&content_id=2161410&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.

Also, an article about Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, a Christian, and his hot hitting of late: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070821&content_id=2162577&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym.

Here's an article about Braves outfielder Matt Diaz, a Christian, and his success hitting this year even with having to platoon: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/08/21/brvdiaz_0822.html.

Next, a Christian article about Angels outfielder Garrett Anderson after his 10-RBI game last Tuesday: http://www.bpsports.net/bpsports.asp?ID=5652. Here's an article about the game: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070822&content_id=2162982&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb.

Lastly, a couple of notes from things that I heard while watching baseball on TV today. First, during the Little League World Series national semi-final game between Lubbock, Texas, and Warner Robins, Georgia, broadcaster Orel Hershiser mentioned that Georgia's Hunt Smith (not Colts punter Hunter Smith!) had put on his questionnaire that each player filled out for the ESPN/ABC broadcasts that he wanted to be a pastor when he grew up. Hershiser also said that his parents didn't know about it before that.

The other thing that I heard while watching baseball on TV today was when I caught the end of the Reds ceremony to retire former shortstop Davey Concepcion's #13. During Concepcion's speech of thanks, he said something like "Thanks to God for giving me the ability...".

sports misc.

First of all, an article about the North Carolina-Pembroke head football coach Pete Shinnick, and his emphasis on family. He and his other coaches have their kids with them in their football offices, and he also makes sure that he and the coaches frequently have their evenings free to spend with their families. Here's the article: http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=269624 (originally found at: http://www.fca.org/).

Here's an article about Focus on the Family joining with the NFL to fight a pro-gambling bill in Congress: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20253076/ (originally found at: http://www.bpsports.net/bpsports.asp?ID=5651).

Next, an article about Major League Lacrosse's Denver Outlaws Matt Hanna and what he does to help others, both with lacrosse and in the community as a whole: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/news/index.html?article_id=780.

Here's an article about Bluffton University (a Christian college) baseball head coach James Grandey attending a Braves game, sitting in the owner's box at Turner Field. It was Grandey's first return to Atlanta after the Bluffton team's fatal bus crash there on the way to a tournament in Florida last March. Here's the article: http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10295438/rss.

Also, another article about Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton's (a Christian) return to the Reds lat Sunday after an injury. Here's another quote from him about the significance of his return being just in time for the Reds Faith Day on Sunday:

... He was just happy Sunday that he was able to return to Cincinnati in time for the Reds' Faith Day at Great American Ball Park where Hamilton and his wife, Katie, Reds video coordinator Johnny Narron and NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz addressed the several thousand fans that stayed after the game with the Padres to listen to them speak and then a post-game concert by a Christian rock band [MercyMe].

"Compared to what I've been through in my life, it wasn't much," Hamilton said of the injuries. "It's all part of God's plan for me. He obviously had a plan for me to get out there and be able to talk today."

Here's the article: http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070814/SPT05/708140325/1035/SPT.

Here's a couple more articles about Colts head coach Tony Dungy, a Christian, being named by President Bush to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AjUkZ3zHdwzVRsUvG0k9cJ1.T4h4?slug=ap-colts-dungy&prov=ap&type=lgns and http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6931632.

Next, a couple of articles about Braves manager Bobby Cox's record-breaking ejection last Tuesday. Cox argued a called third strike against Braves 3rd baseman Chipper Jones, after Jones argued the call. By arguing Cox was able to draw attention away from Jones and keep him in the game. That became huge when Jones later knocked in the winning run in the 9th inning. So no matter what anyone may think about Cox's huge number of ejections, he has a reason for it. Here's a quote about it from Braves outfielder Matt Diaz, a Christian:

... "He went out and had Chipper's back. That's why we love playing for him. I've never seen him get ejected just to get ejected. There's always a reason."

Here's that article: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/08/14/cox_0815.html.

Here's a quote from MLB umpire Dale Scott about Cox's ejections:

Cox's intentions weren't to spark his team. Instead, he was simply once again protecting one of his players -- something that has drawn respect from many of the umpires who have played a role in the setting of this record.

"One thing about Bobby is he protects his players," veteran umpire Dale Scott said after Cox was ejected on May 26. "He goes out there and makes sure his players don't get run. He does his job. It's not because umpires are looking to get him, it's because he steps up and gets his guys' backs. Some managers kind of let the guys go. He doesn't. I think that's why he has a lot of ejections. That's a good attribute for him."

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070814&content_id=2148876&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl.

Here's an article about IU football team's jersey patch and helmet decal to honor their late coach Terry Hoeppner, who died from complications from brain cancer in June: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070815/SPORTS0601/708150436/1069/SPORTS0601.

Also, an article about Heat rookie guard Daequan Cook surprised kids by helping to teach them swimming safety, along with a surprise visit from Dwayne Wade: http://www.nba.com/heat/news/cook_wade_lts.html?rss=true.

Lastly, I've been watching the Little League World Series a lot since it started yesterday afternoon. One of last night's games was between Lake Oswego, Oregon and Warner Robins, Georgia, and one of the players on the Oregon team is Mitch Lomax, son of former Cardinals quarterback Neil Lomax, a Christian. During last night's game, Neil Lomax was interviewed during the game on ESPN, and he was asked about all four of his kids. He replied with something like (sorry, I didn't remember the exact words) "God has really blessed us with four healthy kids." Also, Lomax's oldest son is a quarterback at Boise State, who is currently trying to win the starting job there. Here's the website for the Little League World Series: http://www.littleleague.org/worldseries_2007/index.html.