Category Archives: Reads
Wonder-Counselor
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, From David’s throne, and over … Continue reading
Sharing is Caring: Football Version
Coaching freshman football with Coach Eric Burks was so much fun. He was the perfect guru for a novice coach, like I was, to start coaching with. EB was the head freshman coach and coached offense; I was the freshman … Continue reading
Sheep and Goats
I work at one of the finest land grant institutions in North America. Every night when I leave work and head north out of town, I drive past the Sheep Teaching and Research Unit. The Unit is a group of … Continue reading
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No BS Writing Gig: Product Recall Headlines
This recall list came from our university public safety office a couple weeks ago. Sadly, there is a tragedy behind each of these recalls and a reason behind why they have to recall a product to begin with. I am … Continue reading
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My Jackson Browne Moment
It was a show I was looking forward to working all summer. Jackson Browne. I ‘d been a fan of his since I heard Doctor My Eyes as a kid back in the early 70’s. He cemented my fanship in … Continue reading
THEY by Rudyard Kipling: A Story for Halloween 2011
THEY by Rudyard Kipling (Click title to go to a link of the entire story.) She felt her way lightly to the front of the car, and with one foot on the step she called ” Children, oh, children! Look … Continue reading
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Best Day Ever
I went to Catholic school. Taught by the nuns of the Order of Saint Benedict (O.S.B). The nuns of the O.S.B. were the very pillar of old school Catholicism. Full black battle gear with rosary bead belts, shiny black boots, … Continue reading
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Football is NOT Life, A Reprise
I originally wrote this post last year for me, to help me get over myself being down in the dumps over another year not coaching football. I wrote is as a therapeutic reminder that, even though I miss coaching dearly, … Continue reading
Alignment, Assignment, Attack
Coach Lane taught us an awesome philosophy. He used to preach what he called the three A’s: Alignment, Assignment and Attack. This simple method of teaching, planning and playing the game of football can be used for many, many other … Continue reading
The Game Perspective
It’s a game. It’s a game. It’s a game. Truly, it is only a game. Not that you can’t take the game seriously. Not that you can’t work you buttocks to the bare bone to prepare to compete. Not that … Continue reading
