If you were procrastinating from school work last night like I was and tuned into Sunday Night Football, you saw something special. Devon Still, a lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals, had his daughter honored last night in front of millions. While Devon suited up last night, his daughter fights cancer in a hospital bed. The story is awesome. Just a month or so ago, Devon was to be cut by the Bengals but instead was kept on the roster by the team for the reason that he could keep his health insurance and compensation so his daughter's surgery could be paid for. It's been a great story so far that honestly keeps getting better. Last night the New England Patriot cheerleaders wore #75 jerseys (keep in mind this was the opponent) to additionally support Still and his daughter. Robert Kraft, the Patriots owner, has also pledged $25,000 to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
I for one think this is an awesome story. Just a few weeks ago, I talked about how the NFL didn't take domestic violence seriously and was facing a crisis. Today you hear this awesome story. I think it's important to take things as a grain of salt. There are good things, bad things, great things, and all sorts of things in the middle that take place within an organization or team from time to time. But as long as you realize your mistakes (the NFL did by the way) and always look to improve, there will be another day. I applaud the Bengals, Patriots, and the NFL for stepping up their game.
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