Although Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald would never actually use any of these following terms himself: gen-Xer, millenial, gen Z, the Chicago Cubs deemed him an expert in bridging the generation gap. The Cubs brought Fitzgerald in this offseason to talk to the coaching staff, due to his expertise in communicating with college and soon-to-be college players. “We all … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald on His Chicago Cubs Consulting Gig this Past Offseason
Social Issues
How Can You Help Others Live Calmer Lives?
Anxiety is more frequent in some people than in others. Stress and tension are more easily contracted in some and others too. These are all things that live in the mind and can only exist if we allow them to. But calmness in life is very rare actually. That’s why as a society we love to go on holidays and take time off from work. We need to wind down, relax, take things slow … [Read more...] about How Can You Help Others Live Calmer Lives?
Cubs Broadcast Makes Monstrous Gaffe While Promoting Women’s Empowerment Night
If you're not familiar with the Twitter account @_youhadonejob1, then you really need to check it out and see what you're missing. The phrase "you only had one job" certainly applies to the producer and/or cameraman of the Chicago Cubs broadcast last night in Cincinnati. During their win over the Reds Wednesday night, the Cubs telecast ran an in game promotion for their … [Read more...] about Cubs Broadcast Makes Monstrous Gaffe While Promoting Women’s Empowerment Night
Owner Roman Abramovich Takes in First Chelsea FC Match of the Season
Persona non grata in the United Kingdom, Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich has not seen his team play live and in person- until tonight. Yes, it was just a friendly, and every competitive match for Chelsea this season except one (London derby Europa League Final versus Arsenal on the 29th) has been played, but hey, the Russian oligarch is finally in the house. Abramovich was … [Read more...] about Owner Roman Abramovich Takes in First Chelsea FC Match of the Season
Sports Bank Founder to Give Talk at Fulbright Alumni Conference at Univ. of Arkansas
“Building Bridges: The Fulbright Legacy and the Future of International Exchange” will be taking place next weekend, May 17 to 19, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and I will be on hand, hosting a round table on the state of journalism in the world today. Hosted by the German-American Fulbright Commission, in partnership with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, it's a … [Read more...] about Sports Bank Founder to Give Talk at Fulbright Alumni Conference at Univ. of Arkansas
Lost Talent – Vices that Have Ruined Promising Sports Careers
Even the most talented, world-class athletes have succumbed to destructive vices. Many promising professional sports' careers have been robbed of success through substance abuse or other addictive behaviors. Here are some vices and the players that had their careers ruined because of them. … [Read more...] about Lost Talent – Vices that Have Ruined Promising Sports Careers
Cubs Activate Addison Russell: Some of the More Appropriate Reaction Tweets
It's been a rather strange and upsetting day here in the Chicago Cubs community. It began with the club trying to draw as much publicity as possible to the fact that they were aggressively investigating the fan who flashed the white power sign at a broadcaster. They did find him and they indeed follow through on their promise to ban him from the park for life. Why did they … [Read more...] about Cubs Activate Addison Russell: Some of the More Appropriate Reaction Tweets
Cubs Fan Faces Lifetime Ban for Flashing White Supremacy Sign On-Air
Last night's thrilling 5-2 win by the Chicago Cubs over the Miami Marlins ended with a Kris Bryant walk home run. It was a powerful moment to be sure, but it's another moment, memorable for all kinds of very different reasons that is being talked about today. A Cubs fan, well aware that he was in the midst of broadcaster Doug Glanville's live shot, flashed the upside "OK" … [Read more...] about Cubs Fan Faces Lifetime Ban for Flashing White Supremacy Sign On-Air
Martellus Bennett on How the NFL Discourages Individuality, Free-Thought (Exclusive)
During his NFL career, Martellus Bennett scored more than 30 touchdowns, accrued more than 4,500 receiving yards, won a Super Bowl with the 2016 New England Patriots and earned a Pro Bowl berth with the 2014 Chicago Bears. Not bad for artist and writer. Bennett was in town last week to do a public reading of his new children's book "Dear Black Boy," at Open Books, a … [Read more...] about Martellus Bennett on How the NFL Discourages Individuality, Free-Thought (Exclusive)
Pat Fitzgerald Has Strong Takes on Instagram Likes, Influencers, Smartphone Addiction
Northwestern did not stage a spring game this year and head coach Pat Fitzgerald absolutely, positively made the right call there. As someone who militantly believes there is actually no such thing as a "spring game," I'm one million percent in support of that decision. A game requires an actual external opponent, so what went on at myriad other schools all across the … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Has Strong Takes on Instagram Likes, Influencers, Smartphone Addiction