[JohnnyZ]

Some of the rounds struck Hodge in his lower extremities.

Ouch.

Julius has been one of the more memorable and likable athletes in recent memory. He always eschewed the moronic sports cliches in favor of witty and inspired quotes.

And one hell of a player.

Hope he's ok.

[Howlin]

Evidently he had just been recalled from a farm team (is that right??) to replace somebody who has a hand injury; been back a month.

"Lower extremities" doesn't sound good.