Rex Ryan says Mangold could play without practicing

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Posted by Mike Florio on September 29, 2011, 10:48 PM EDT

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Jets center Nick Mangold continues to miss practice after suffering a high ankle sprain on September 18.  On Thursday, however, coach Rex Ryan suggested that Mangold could still play on Sunday night against the Ravens.
“I’m encouraged that he’s getting better,” Ryan said of Mangold.  “Each day, he seems to be getting better.  He hasn’t practiced, but he definitely feels like he’s getting better.  The thing that’s encouraging about that is he’s doing some things, like stepping over deals, doing some change of direction things and some movement things where it’s not getting worse.  It’s actually feeling better the next day, so I’m encouraged by that.”
Ryan said that it’s not necessary that Mangold return to practice before playing.  “Guys, I’m not one of those ‘he has to practice’ guys,” Ryan said.  “We’re talking about Nick Mangold here, so, no.  He doesn’t have to practice.
Ryan said that, barring a setback, he’ll make a decision about Mangold’s availability on Sunday.

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10 Spiritual Lessons from NASCAR

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By Chad Hall

You don't have to be a fan of auto racing to know about NASCAR. What started as moonshiners tinkering with their stock cars so they could outrun the law is now the world's fastest-growing spectator sport. Today races are held throughout the U.S. as well as in Canada and Mexico, and most are televised to millions of viewers at home. It seems that a lot of people like to watch cars go fast!

However, NASCAR is not just an entertaining spectacle; it also provides good life lessons.

1. Going in Circles Does Have Meaning

There's a joke among racing detractors that a race is just 40 cars each making a left turn, then another left turn, then another, then...well, you get the idea. But in NASCAR, each lap around the track counts for something and builds toward an eventual finale. Race fans notice the small changes and minor wins/losses with each lap. And drivers know that each lap is crucial because it determines the position for the next lap, and so on.

When we feel like each week is just like the last, we can lose sight of how our daily efforts lead us to the next thing, which will then lead us to the next thing, all accumulating into a life well lived. A circular life requires making the most of each moment because of how it fits into the larger scheme.

2. Go Slow to Go Fast

At first glance, NASCAR seems to be all about speed, with cars frequently exceeding 200 mph. But what's often missed is the methodical effort that goes into traveling at such incredible speeds. Between races, shops are full of mechanics and engineers who do lots of testing, pore over data, make myriad calibrations, and then test the adjustments before doing it all over again. They take the slow time to get things just right, which results in a much faster car come race day.

It's helpful to remember the motto "go slow to go fast." When we're tempted to rush from one opportunity to the next, recalling our values, considering our life goals and prayerfully discerning direction can feel like moving in slow motion. But these practices enhance our progress through life because they enable us to make choices that stick and that reap long term rewards.