April 27, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher introduces 2012 first round draft pick Michael Brockers to the media at ContinuityX Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE

Full training camp sessions are coming, but on Thursday night a few members of the Rams will be taking some time to give back. Head coach Jeff Fisher will be sponsoring and participating in a charity softball tournament tonight at GCS Stadium in Sauget. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with a little league game, and a celebrity home run derby will follow at 6:30 with the softball game scheduled for 7:30.

Numerous current and former Rams will be participating, with Danny Amendola, Cortland Finnegan, James Laurinaitis, Rodger Saffold, Robert Quinn, Dre Bly, Torry Holt, and Aeneas Williams all confirmed. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the box office or at GatewayGrizzlies.com.

This is a fun event for a good cause, so I would recommend heading over there if you are free. I would love to go, but unfortunately I will be stuck at work all night. I was especially disappointed when I saw that my favorite Ram of all time, Dre Bly, would be in attendance. The proceeds go to a number of different charities, so have some fun for a good cause.

I read today that former Cardinals CB Aeneas Williams is going to be inducted into the Cardinals Ring of Honor at halftime of the Monday Night Football Game vs. San Francisco on Monday November, 10th.  This is a great honor for so many reasons, none greater than the fact he was a hard playing, hard hitting, hard to run past, corner. 

If the Cardinals had 53 Aeneas Williams on their roster, this team would win the Super Bowl every year.  It’s a shame a player of his caliber didn’t see more team success during his tenure in Arizona.  Sure he saw some success at the end of his career in St. Louis.  However he will always be remembered as a Cardinal.  The Cardinal Organization obviously recognizes that as well, hence the reason for the honor. 

I would take Aeneas anyday over the Deion Sanders, Antonio Cromartie, Chris McAllister, Dre Bly, Ronnie Lott, and Eric Allen’s of the world, just to name a few.  He kept his mouth shut.  Never said a bad word about anyone.  He played hard and went about his business as if he was trying to put food on the table rather than trying to put himself in celebrity.  He was genuine, athletic, and never stepped down from a challenge from a top receiver. 

It’s too bad we don’t have more Aeneas Williams in today’s game.  I think some really talented defensive backs, safeties, and corners could really learn from watching how Aeneas kept command of the defensive secondary.  It’s too bad that there aren’t more individuals like Aeneas in the game.  Take away the athleticism and professionalism, and you still had character.  Are you listening D’Angelo Hall?  Are you paying attention Adam “Pacman” Jones?

Go Cards!

The below names are in the Cardinals Ring of Honor

Charles Bidwill, Owner (8/12/2006)
Jimmy Conzelman, Coach (8/12/2006)
Dan Dierdorf, T (10/16/2006)
John “Paddy” Driscoll, QB (8/12/2006)
Marshall Goldberg, HB (8/12/2006)
Dick “Night Train” Lane, DB (8/12/2006)
Ollie Matson, HB (8/12/2006)
Ernie Nevers, FB (8/12/2006)
Charley Trippi, HB/QB (8/12/2006)
Roger Wehrli, CB (10/14/2007)
Larry Wilson, S (9/10/2006)
Pat Tillman, S (11/12/2006)