It certainly hasn't been an easy week for Penn State coach Larry Johnson and his family.
That's why it was perfect moment for the defensive line coach on Friday night when he met up with former player Anthony "Spice" Adams and his family in the lobby of the Hilton here in Northbrook, Ill., the team hotel.
Adams, a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, came with his wife, Andenika, and their toddler son, Anthony III, and one of Adams' cousins.
Johnson served as a second father to Adams during his time with the Nittany Lions, helping turn his player's career around with some timely counseling and support.
Even now, Adams still spends a couple of weeks each summer training with Johnson and the Lions in State College.
On Friday night, Johnson walked off the elevator and approached the clan with open arms, ready to scoop up little Anthony III.
They all exchanged hugs and smiles and small talk.
So it certainly was a nice break for Johnson.
The past week had partly been spent dealing with the latest trouble son, Larry Jr., has gotten into while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Johnson Jr. was suspended for allegedly making two gay slurs in the past week, the first on his Twitter account.
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