Tip of the Week

In case you missed it, the Jalen Hurts story is one of those things you can’t make up.  The Alabama quarterback was benched last year in the national championship game for poor play, and replaced by a freshman, Tua Tagovailoa, who inspired a great comeback victory against Georgia.  Many thought Jalen would go to another…

President Bush was remembered for many great reasons this week.  We heard an interview in which  he was asked what his “legacy” would be.  His answer was that this was a question for others to decide, but then he went on to say, “I made some mistakes and we did some good things.”  Notice how…

The Thanksgiving college football games reminded us that most schools have a “bitter rival,” and these games have historically been the final game of the season.  Often the rivalry becomes blown out of proportion – with members of one school vilifying the members of the other school, regarding them as some sub-human form of life. …

All baseball fans know that Mookie Betts may win the American League MVP this year. But did you know that after the second World Series game, he and his brother were spotted outside the Boston Library at 1 am handing out food to the homeless? No one knew who they were, or that they were…

I ordered some eyeglasses online recently and a few days later received an email that assured me that “soon you will look even more fabulous!” After laughing to myself at this (I was not aware that I looked fabulous,) it reminded me of some experiences I have had. I have known people who were so…

The Code says, “I will give of my time, skills and money as I am able…” We all recognize the importance of giving back to make our schools, communities and world a better place. We believe that a great way to do this is as a team. It allows us to get to know our…

We are all role models – even if it is for a person we don’t know who observes our behavior. Who are your favorite role models? They can be in any sport, or in any walk of life. How would you describe them to someone who has never heard of them? We think this is…

There are “gray” areas in the rules of all sports. In football, basketball, and soccer, for example, when does an innocent hand check, to see where the opponent is, become holding?  The Code says that we “will compete within the spirit and the letter of the rules…” The “spirit” of the rule is the intent…

This is a time of the season when tensions can begin to arise between teammates. Some who are not starting may think they should be. Others, who may be starting, may think that others are not making sufficient effort. There are always some teammates who simply don’t like others. Further, if things aren’t going well,…

Tiger Woods’ victory on Sunday is the talk of the sports world.  Why?  Because few thought we would see this day again.  He has had four back surgeries in the past five years; he has undergone great personal difficulties, mistakes, physical and mental challenges.  And yet, he won.  His victory is worth saluting because of…