Tag: ESPN

Fighting is Winning: In Memory of Stuart Scott

Written on January 6, 2015.

ESPN commentator and journalist Stuart Scott was a true example of a life lived Greatly. He had a warrior’s spirit, epitomized class and courage, and had an unshakable will to live. On Sunday, January 4, the sports world was saddened with the news that Scott—one of the most recognizable and beloved sportscasters of our time— had lost his battle to cancer. It pained me deeply to know that one of my favorite individuals...

Fighting is Winning

Written on July 29, 2014.

Have you watched someone give a highly emotional presentation and wondered how in the world they held it together? Recently, I had one of those moments as I witnessed ESPN commentator and journalist Stuart Scott give a deeply personal speech—and I still cannot figure out how he managed to maintain his composure as he spoke of the struggles he has faced.

Post Game Greatness

Written on November 7, 2013.

I don’t believe anyone is a natural born leader; some people – because of the lessons they’ve learned and the people that have been there to teach them – just learn how to lead faster than others. The process of learning how to become a Great leader absolutely fascinates me. You can imagine my amazement when I watched a post-victory interview last weekend conducted by ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi with 19-year-old Jameis...

Be Perfect on EVERY Play

Written on October 31, 2012.

Decisions are the frequent fabric of our daily design. Studies show the average person makes at least five decisions per minute. Given the ideal goal is eight hours of sleep each night–although since becoming a father to young Will and Maddie, that appears to be more fantasy than a realistic goal– the average person is awake for 16 hours. By those parameters, the average person makes 4,800 decisions daily....

Don Yaeger interview on ESPN

Written on August 20, 2012.

I’m Going to Be an Awesome Grandfather

Written on May 23, 2012.

This weekend in Sarasota the most recognized voice in college basketball, Dick Vitale, gathered 900 of his closest friends to make a difference. The gala was built to raise money for the cure of pediatric cancers and the night was a celebration of Vitale’s one-time broadcasting partner, Jim Valvano.

Check Your Ego at the Door

Written on May 9, 2012.

Every Saturday during the college football season, millions of fans tune in to ESPN’s College Football GameDay. On the set are four of the most well-known faces in all of college football. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, former Heisman Trophy Winner Desmond Howard and Lee Corso entertain fans from their traveling desk—usually at the best game of the week.