Class Act Part 2?

Woodson gives to new hospital
Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player.

Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that.

The school announced Woodson's gift on Thanksgiving before he played for the Green Bay Packers against the Detroit Lions.

Then, he intercepted two passes -- returning one for a score -- forced a fumble, recovered it and had a sack.

"It was a good day," Woodson said after Green Bay's 34-12 win in Detroit.

His donation will support pediatric research by The Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund in the $754-million, 1.1-million square foot hospital scheduled to open in 2012.

Look, I've said lots of bad things about Charles Woodson throughout the years. Lots of them. But in an age where philantrophy amongst athletes is not at the level it should be, I think Woodson's gift is a really generous act and it should serve as an example to his peers. Way to go Charles. Now give back that damn half of the 97 national title and I'll really be happy.