Sportz Insomnia
  • Home
  • Forums
  • About
  • Categories:
  • Board News
  • MLB
    • Articles
    • News
  • NBA
    • Articles
    • News
  • NCAA
    • News
  • NFL
    • Articles
    • News
  • NHL
    • News
  • Other Sports
  • Sim Leagues Articles
    • MLB Sim League
    • NFL Sim League
  • Uncategorized

Articles, NFL, News - Written by Blake on Thursday, July 8, 2010 19:32 - 59 Comments

4 NFL coaches visit troops in Afghanistan

Tags: Andy Reid, Bengals, Brad Childress, Carolina, Cincinatti, Eagles, Football, John Fox, Marvin Lewis, Minnesotta, NFL, Panthers, Philadelphia, USO, Vikings

(AP Photo/USO, Fred Greaves)

As Andy Reid visited with injured soldiers in a hospital at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t get over how eager they were to return to action.

“You see guys in there, some of them missing limbs and some pretty beat up,” Reid said. “These guys couldn’t wait to go back out there, if they could, and fight to protect our country. It’s quite an amazing thing.”

Reid, John Fox of the Carolina Panthers, Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals and Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings met with hundreds of soldiers at the air field north of Kabul over the Fourth of July weekend.

The NFL-USO coaches tour is in its second year. Last year, five coaches visited troops in Iraq.

Watching a war unfold on TV half a world away and then suddenly being with the soldiers doing the fighting was an eye-opening experience for the coaches.

“I’m not sure that in the States we really have a full grasp of what they are doing over there,” Reid said in a phone interview Sunday night from Ramstein Air Base in Germany as the group made its way back to the U.S. “Their desire is quite incredible.”

Reid and his fellow coaches spent 2½ days at Bagram, and a few days in Germany meeting with the troops, many just itching to talk a little football.

“The Eagles fans, they wanted know why Donovan is a Redskin,” Reid said.

The reference, of course, was the trade that sent quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Eagles to the Washington Redskins.

“I told them that’s how the NFL works now,” Reid said. “I also said that Donovan’s a great person and I loved being with him.”

Fox said the visit was a life-changing experience for him.

“We were in an ICU and I saw a kid who was 21. I have a son who’s 23,” Fox said. “The kid is laying in a bed with a sniper rifle shot in his arm. You look at these young guys and see the sacrifices they are making and it’s just incredible.”

With several military bases located in North and South Carolina, Fox was peppered with Panthers questions at nearly every turn.

“Most of them wanted to know about Steve Smith playing flag football,” the coach said, referring to the star wide receiver who will miss training camp after breaking his left arm while playing in an adult flag football league.

“Most of them love Steve, and they know he’ll be back for the opener, so they weren’t too concerned,” Fox said.

There was also talk about similarities between football and the military.

“Look, they probably have the ultimate motivators in their leaders. You can see that by the commitment these soldiers have,” Fox said. “We as coaches, we can just tell them that we’re proud of them and appreciate their sacrifices and their efforts.”

Even after such a short stay, Reid picked up on how the troops, not just the Americans, are trying to work with the people of Afghanistan.

“There’s a fellowship among them, and they are from different countries,” Reid said. “They are making people aware that we’re not just the almighty coming in to change their way, but are trying to help them in positive way. And that teamwork is a neat thing to see.”

It was hard to tell who was more overwhelmed during the tour, the coaches or the soldiers.

“We’re thanking them and they’re thanking us and it’s who can thank each other the hardest,” Fox said.

Added Reid: “As happy as we were to see them, they were for us. I’m not sure we probably didn’t get more out of it than they did. But they sure were happy and welcomed us in.”

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.


59 Comments

You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

LEWIS
Jul 29, 2011 3:54

Order@Cheap.Abana” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buynow it…

SALVADOR
Jul 29, 2011 8:09

Buy@Abilify.Online” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buygeneric meds…

RONNIE
Jul 29, 2011 8:37

Buy@Cheap.Abilify” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buynow it…

EDUARDO
Jul 29, 2011 18:49

Purchase@Generic.Abilify.5mg.10mg.15mg.20mg.30mg” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buynow it…

RUSSELL
Jul 30, 2011 22:37

Order@Generic.Acai” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buywithout prescription…

PERRY
Aug 2, 2011 23:07

Purchase@Cheap.Abilify” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buywithout prescription…

TERRENCE
Aug 3, 2011 0:37

Get@Abilify.Online” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buyit now…

ARTHUR
Aug 3, 2011 5:49

Cheap@Abilify.5mg.10mg.15mg.20mg.30mg” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric meds…

GUY
Aug 3, 2011 12:47

Buy@Cheap.Acai” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buywithout prescription…

JEFFREY
Aug 3, 2011 16:02

Order@Acai.Online” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow it…

DONALD
Aug 3, 2011 16:11

Order@Acai.Online” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buyit now…

WILLIE
Aug 3, 2011 23:01

Purchase@Discount.Acai” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buygeneric drugs…

PERRY
Aug 4, 2011 1:47

Cheap@Acai.Online” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow…

SAM
Aug 5, 2011 5:53

Purchase@Discount.Energy.Boost” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buynow it…

RUBEN
Aug 5, 2011 10:24

Buy@Cheap.Accupril” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric meds…

BILLY
Aug 5, 2011 15:50

Purchase@Accupril.Online” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric drugs…

CARL
Aug 7, 2011 2:43

Buy@Cheap.Aciphex” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric meds…

ROY
Aug 10, 2011 14:32

Cheap@Actonel.Without.Prescription” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow it mou…

CLIFTON
Aug 12, 2011 4:38

Purchase@Cheap.Acular” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buygeneric meds qmo…

RODNEY
Aug 12, 2011 10:48

Order@Cheap.Adalat” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buygeneric drugs lzt…

LAWRENCE
Aug 12, 2011 17:38

Order@Discount.Coral.Calcium” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buywithout prescription dyo…

JEREMIAH
Aug 13, 2011 11:17

Buy@Generic.Abilify.Without.Prescription” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buynow it tly…

MARION
Aug 14, 2011 9:46

Buy@Generic.Acai” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric drugs mby…

JERRY
Aug 14, 2011 17:20

Cheap@Generic.Acai” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buydrugs without prescription vrg…

JOEL
Aug 15, 2011 9:11

Order@Cheap.Energy.Boost” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buyno prescription wkp…

MARION
Aug 15, 2011 10:09

Order@Discount.Energy.Boost” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buyno prescription gdt…

MITCHELL
Aug 18, 2011 2:08

Order@Cheap.Aciphex” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buydrugs without prescription faj…

BRUCE
Aug 18, 2011 7:02

Purchase@Discount.Aciphex” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buyno prescription jui…

MILTON
Aug 21, 2011 3:55

Buy@Actonel.Online” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buydrugs without prescription hak…

BRYAN
Aug 21, 2011 12:09

Order@Cheap.Actonel” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric drugs nih…

CARLOS
Aug 21, 2011 14:49

Purchase@Actonel.Online” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buygeneric drugs vbr…

VINCENT
Aug 21, 2011 16:09

Purchase@Cheap.Actonel” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buydrugs without prescription xab…

TRAVIS
Aug 22, 2011 23:01

Order@Discount.Advair” rel=”nofollow”>..…

Buyno prescription tao…

BILLY
Aug 25, 2011 2:26

Get@Aggrenox.Online” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow fjl…

RENE
Aug 25, 2011 9:06

Order@Cheap.Albenza” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow it sxk…

BARRY
Aug 27, 2011 23:29

risperdal@vs.abilify” rel=”nofollow”>.…

Buygeneric drugs…

RICHARD
Aug 28, 2011 15:09

allegra@generic.purchase” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buynow…

gerard
Sep 16, 2011 11:10

……

Search music now US Charts…

JEFFERY
Oct 16, 2011 23:35

sleep aids and half-life…

Buy_it now…

MARION
Oct 18, 2011 5:12

adhd drugs causing hallucinations…

Buy_generic meds…

RONNIE
Oct 20, 2011 5:13

number of obese in this generation…

Buy_generic meds…

GREG
Oct 20, 2011 6:53

aspirin pain relief dog…

Buy_drugs without prescription…

ALEXANDER
Oct 21, 2011 1:44

drug alcohol prevention resilience…

Buy_it now…

IVAN
Oct 25, 2011 15:44

research being done to treat hiv…

Buy_generic pills…

ANDRE
Oct 26, 2011 20:05

serotonin natural sources…

Buy_generic meds…

DERRICK
Oct 27, 2011 17:44

nursing drug study website…

Buy_drugs without prescription…

WADE
Oct 28, 2011 10:24

planar warts…

Buy_drugs without prescription…

KYLE
Nov 1, 2011 4:22

stop smoking phlegm…

Buy_drugs without prescription…

BYRON
Nov 3, 2011 10:28

what foods anorexia eat…

Buy_drugs without prescription…

CLIFTON
Nov 5, 2011 20:06

nexium pepsin ac…

Buy_generic drugs…

MICHAEL
Nov 7, 2011 7:06

will the recession become a depression…

Buy_without prescription…

JEREMIAH
Nov 7, 2011 12:06

teen girl 16 18.6 bmi…

Buy_generic drugs…

HARVEY
Nov 8, 2011 6:55

acne scar and pit lamp…

Buy_generic drugs…

NATHAN
Nov 9, 2011 8:20

synephrine hcl diet pills…

Buy_generic pills…

FRED
Nov 10, 2011 19:20

terry abbot…

Buy_generic drugs…

AARON
Nov 13, 2011 5:40

benicar hct and norvasc…

Buy_it now…

ARTURO
Nov 13, 2011 12:20

macon georgia drug court…

Buy_without prescription…

JOHN
Dec 9, 2011 10:01

canadian@pharmacy.valtrex” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buygeneric meds…

BRETT
Dec 10, 2011 14:41

indications@for.use.of.atrovent” rel=”nofollow”>……

Buygeneric meds…

Leave a Reply

Comment

Most Popular Content

  • Latest
  • Popular
  • Comments
  • Tags
  • Ex-Texas football star, fiancee ready for wedding
    Friday, July 9, 2010 15:02 - 148 Comments
  • Dolphins’ Patrick Cobbs focused on getting his knee and head right
    Thursday, July 8, 2010 19:40 - 107 Comments
  • Bears cornerback Corey Graham coming up fast
    Thursday, July 8, 2010 19:35 - 0 Comments
  • 4 NFL coaches visit troops in Afghanistan
    Thursday, July 8, 2010 19:32 - 59 Comments
  • Brees’ new memoir not just about winning
    Thursday, July 8, 2010 19:28 - 7 Comments
  • Carroll constantly ‘on’ in 1st Seattle offseason
    Tuesday, June 29, 2010 7:31 - 151 Comments
  • Long HRs, 21-game hit streak for patient Hamilton
    Tuesday, June 29, 2010 7:26 - 141 Comments
  • Upon further review, FIFA will study replay
    Tuesday, June 29, 2010 7:17 - 0 Comments
  • Tiger of old threatens to make Open appearance
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:59 - 113 Comments
  • Saints celebrate title again with ring ceremony
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:58 - 66 Comments
  • Jackson heads into Game 7 facing uncertain future
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:52 - 0 Comments
  • not sure if he'll be used as much as he was before the injury TBH...
    Said jarrod2323 on 2010-07-08 22:06:21
  • As long as he continues NOT to rock the boat, I'm all for him on the Texans...
    Said jarrod2323 on 2010-06-03 11:11:48
  • A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read...
    Said Darryl Coleman on 2010-05-16 07:23:21
  • LeBron should go LA ... and play with the Clippers! He'd be as marketable in Ti...
    Said Crazytalk on 2010-05-14 15:59:30
  • i was hoping he would just keep his mouth shut -- like Clemens, the more he talk...
    Said jarrod2323 on 2010-05-13 15:53:16
  • Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article...
    Said Finding the best CNA School on 2010-05-13 02:20:08
  • This time is one moment for to find good things, how your site, that to bring gr...
    Said Maryps on 2010-05-10 17:07:32
  • It'll be good to see some new strategy on the Bulls. I think they really have mo...
    Said $tunna on 2010-05-07 23:04:25
  • Defense Cardinals draft Detroit AFC East Steelers Phil Jackson Kobe Bryant Vikings Big Ben LeBron James Cavs American League Washington Atlanta Texas NL East New Orleans Saints Celtics AFC Boston Pittsburgh Quarterback Cleveland Jets NFC Hockey AL Miami NHL Florida National League NFL Draft NL New York NCAA Playoffs Hoops Basketball NBA Baseball MLB Football NFL

Uncategorized - Jun 29, 2010 7:17 - 0 Comments

Upon further review, FIFA will study replay

More In Uncategorized

  • Tiger of old threatens to make Open appearance
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:59 - 113 Comments

Uncategorized

Uncategorized - Jun 29, 2010 7:17 - 0 Comments

Upon further review, FIFA will study replay

More In Uncategorized

  • Tiger of old threatens to make Open appearance
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:59 - 113 Comments

Uncategorized

Uncategorized - Jun 29, 2010 7:17 - 0 Comments

Upon further review, FIFA will study replay

More In Uncategorized

  • Tiger of old threatens to make Open appearance
    Wednesday, June 16, 2010 21:59 - 113 Comments

Uncategorized

© 2007 Sportz Insomnia. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for entries RSS and for the comments RSS.

Powered by WordPress. Design by Quommunication.