Joe Gibbs worried lockout will hurt NFL

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    NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs went through NFL labor problems twice during his Washington Redskins' coaching career. Now a fan, Gibbs doesn't want the game he loves to suffer through a long work stoppage that costs the sport popularity and prestige.

    The three-time Super Bowl winner and NASCAR owner said Tuesday the NFL lockout disturbs him and he hopes players and owners can settle things before football suffers.

    "There's too much at stake," Gibbs said. "They may miss a few preseason games, but I think they'll get this done because otherwise, I think it would hurt the sport."

    Gibbs spent Tuesday morning visiting inmates at the Broad River Correctional Institution in South Carolina's capital. He was in the state six months ago on a similar mission at Turbeville Correctional Institution, telling those behind bars that they can find a second chance through religion.

    "It could be the most important thing I do on this earth," Gibbs said.

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