Author: Don Yaeger

Don’t Let Others Take You to Where They Are

Written on April 25, 2012.

Full disclosure: this was not one of my finer moments. I was in New York recently for meetings and walked to Starbucks for my morning “starter.” As I was standing in line, a call came in from someone I had been trying to connect with for a few days. I took the call. Two minutes later, it was my turn to order and I was trying to do so without interrupting my caller. The cashier couldn’t understand my order, so I tried...

“Man, I’m under a lot of pressure”…Really??

Written on April 19, 2012.

To the casual fan flipping channels, Sunday in Major League Baseball must have appeared confusing. EVERY player on EVERY team was wearing the same jersey number: 42.

Lessons from Last Weekend’s Most Competitive Sporting Event: The Easter Egg Hunt

Written on April 11, 2012.

Sure, I know it was the first full weekend of the Major League Baseball season. And I know that National Hockey League teams are fighting for the opportunity to make the playoffs. And yes, there was that little golf tournament over in Augusta called the Masters… but I watched the Friday night news and braced myself for the competition that was to await me on Saturday morning.

Herald & Review

Written on April 7, 2012.

“Over the years I have brought in many speakers for this event, and I have to say that you were my favorite. You inspired, motivated, amused and entertained me all in one experience, and that is not easily done.” Jim Wilkerson | Marketing & Promotions

The Blessings We Take For Granted

Written on April 4, 2012.

In New Orleans last weekend, I had the opportunity to celebrate former Louisiana State University basketball coach Dale Brown for his lifetime of achievement in basketball. Before Dale stepped up to accept the crystal, Tim Brando of CBS, a TV legend in his own right, introduced Dale.

Lesson’s from an All-Star Mom

Written on March 28, 2012.

Chipper Jones, the amazing third baseman for the Atlanta Braves, announced last week that this would be his final season in Major League baseball. This 19th year – all spent with the same team – will lead him “into the sunset,” he said. He is taking that rare opportunity in sports to retire on his own terms. Coming into this last year, the numbers Jones has already accumulated virtually assure him a spot in the game’s...

Why March Madness Pits David Against Goliath

Written on March 21, 2012.

It’s my favorite sporting “event” of year. March Madness, the NCAA Basketball tournament, is in full force. Some call it the Big Dance and one reason is that some of America’s smallest colleges get to appear at the ball like Cinderella. You get to pull for teams with mascots like Greyhounds, Jackrabbits, Racers, Catamounts, Zags, Delta Devils, Hilltoppers, and Gaels. Gaels???

Peyton’s Place – How One Person Can Elevate A Team

Written on March 14, 2012.

Sad to see it end, but so glad it was handled with such class. Last week, the incomparable Peyton Manning, after sitting out a year with injury, was released by the Indianapolis Colts. His exit press conference, with the team owner that was cutting him standing just feet away, should be the standard for all “good bye” events. Manning’s eyes watered… while he was thanking the equipment managers!

Letting Go

Written on March 13, 2012.

In a career filled with successes, Warrick Dunn overcame his biggest challenge off the football field. In over 25 years of sports journalism, covering some of the most exciting games and thrilling moments in the world of athletics, I have never seen anything as extraordinary as what I witnessed on Oct. 23, 2007. It wasn’t a moment you’d see on a highlight reel because it had nothing to do with making a play or winning...