Forget those fancy Italian loafers like Sal Mentesana and Dino Gaudio used to wear. Coaches around the league are wearing sneakers this weekend to call awareness to the NABC's Coaches vs. Cancer efforts.

Fans are encouraged to pull their Nikes out of the closet to show their support, too.

The version of the release posted on American's Web site says coaches will auction off the shoes later to raise money for their cancer-fighting efforts.

This year the coaches are focusing their efforts on colon cancer.

Show your support, or we will post a detailed account of our recent colonoscopy.