Tip of the Week

Lauren Hill has a cancerous brain tumor, and she’s a member of the Division III Mount St. Joseph basketball team, practicing on the days she is able. A couple of weeks ago before a packed house she scored two lay-ups in a 66-55 win over Hiram, shooting with her left hand because her right hand…

Kobe Bryant just set the record for the most missed shots in NBA history. It reminds us of Wayne Gretsky’s famous comment that “you will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Or of Tommy Heinsohn’s observation a generation ago that he does not shoot all the time, but only “when he gets the…

Derrick Coleman is the 233 pound fullback for the Seattle Seahawks. He is deaf, and you may have been one of 22 million to see his Duracell commercial on Youtube. On a flight to Seattle recently he saw a young Marine waiting for the rest room. After speaking to him, Derrick offered the soldier his…

It has been revealed that the University of North Carolina gave grades to over a thousand athletes over a twenty year period for courses they did not attend or do any significant work in. This is a great embarrassment to a University that has prided itself on its academics. What does the Code say about…

There are few, if any, football fans who are not familiar with JJ Watt – the greatest defensive player in football today who plays for the Houston Texans. We just learned about a YouTube entry, taped by a parent at a local practice (which explains the quality). It’s worth listening to because in only two…

With all the bad news associated with football recently, we would do well to remember the many positive influences it has had on countless players and coaches through the years. The College Football Hall of Fame just opened in Atlanta, and while it celebrates the athletic achievements of many, it would not be possible to…

Ray Rice and Jameis Winston have brought to the forefront a number of issues. The crisis facing American sports is not one of talent, but of character. (And this is true in more than sports.) The fundamental truths of right and wrong, or good and bad, are being re-written by many of the players, coaches,…

Many universities face increasing stories and cases of rape and violence against women; the NFL is being exposed for its apparent nonchalance toward domestic violence in more than one form.  Part of the NFL solution is to bring in some experts “to help lead and shape the NFL’s policies and programs relating to domestic violence…

Devon Still hasn’t been able to pay much attention to football since his four year old daughter, Leah, was diagnosed with stage four cancer. He did nothing in the off season to prepare for this season, and his mind was not on football, so the Bengals cut Still from the team. Surprisingly, they signed him…

Everyone has loved and been amazed by the success of the ALS ice water bucket challenge. And what a great thing it is: people having fun and doing a lot of good at the same time! The Code says, “I will give of my time, skills and money as I am able for the betterment…