JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This was supposed to be a fun week for Jacksonville Jaguars assistant offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr.
He was going to spend a couple of days practicing with the Minnesota Vikings while at the same time visiting with his family since his father, Tony Sparano, was coaching the Vikings' offensive line. Then he'd get a chance to coach against his dad on Saturday (1 p.m. ET) when the Jaguars played the Vikings in a preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
That all changed on July 22, however, when the 56-year-old Sparano Sr.