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The Penn State punishments have been given. What will be the result – five, ten, twenty, or 100 years from now? It’s easy to speculate on the short term damage – the next ten years or so, but harder to know what the long term effect will be. Will this change the character of sports? …
Read MoreVictor Cruz, the star receiver for the NY Giants, has a book out telling much of his life story. The title of the book is “Out of the Blue.” He says that he did not just come “out of the blue” to become a star athlete with the Super Bowl NY Giants. In fact, he…
Read MoreCongratulations to Lebron James for a Herculean effort in the finals, and to all the members of the Heat for their championship performance. But why did the Heat win? Was it just because of Lebron James? It’s easy to say “yes,” and it is true they won because of him – but not just because…
Read MoreAt a party a few days ago in Auburn, Alabama, an unknown person showed up at a party, got into an argument with some that were there, and ended up killing three and wounding several others. Two of those killed were former Auburn football players. What does the Code say about this tragedy? Why are…
Read MoreAt the state track and field meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, West Liberty-Salem runner Meghan Vogel was about to win the 3,200 meter run on Saturday, June 2 because the only person ahead of her with 200 feet to go, Arden McMath, collapsed from exhaustion. But, rather than pass her for…
Read MoreProfessional Recipient, Pat Summitt, and the five collegiate finalists for the Wooden Cup were introduced at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 24, 2012. Meet each of these distinguished individuals and learn the incredible ways in which they made a difference in the lives of others. President of ABWFred NorthupWelcome Speech watch video Coach…
Read MoreFive collegiate athlete finalists recognized ATLANTA (April 26, 2012) – Pat Summitt, the esteemed University of Tennessee’s Lady Vols’ basketball coach, was honored at the 8th annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Awards, held last night at the Fox Theatre. Aleca Hughes from Yale University was presented with the collegiate Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. Aleca…
Read MoreAt both the Kentucky Derby and last Saturday’s Preakness Bodemeister ran in first place most of the race, only to be overtaken at the end by I’ll Have Another. When the owner of Bodemeister was asked what he thought after losing, he said, “Our horse showed up (meaning he was prepared and did not have…
Read MoreChris Moroz of Upson Lee High School and Sierra Menzies of Mill Creek High School have won the Fifth Annual Vincent J. Dooley Scholarships presented by Athletes for a Better World, the Georgia High School Association and Chick-fil-A. The scholarships, $1,000 a year for four years, were announced by Coach Dooley at ceremonies at Turner…
Read MoreWe are coming to the end of the academic year. This is a good time to pause and to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. We often take time to evaluate where we are, to determine our weaknesses, to set goals for ourselves, and to prepare for the future. It is also important to…
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