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c. 1997 Religion News Service NEW ORLEANS _ Choked with emotion, Mike Ditka rested his hand over his heart and took a deep breath. ``God puts people in places for a reason,'' Ditka said. ``Gang, I had no intention to coach again. I'm here because it's his will.'' I...