(For the record, I never thought I'd get so much milage out of a photo I took over 5 years ago. Thanks a lot, Tommy.) Two things immediately came to mind yesterday when I saw the news that the findings from Ted Wells’ investigation into the New England Patriots using deflated … [Read more...] about After Reading the Wells Report, Some Parenting Advice For Roger Goodell
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Undrafted: A Fan’s-Eye View From Inside the 2015 NFL Draft
“This is a mistake. What am I even doing here?” This was the thought running through my mind again and again as I sat huddled over a picnic table in Chicago's Grant Park last Thursday. I was cold, bored and tired. At what point had I thought this was a good idea? This … [Read more...] about Undrafted: A Fan’s-Eye View From Inside the 2015 NFL Draft
Consider This Your Fuel Up To Play 60 Playbook
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Dairy Association Indiana and the NFL’s Fuel Up To Play 60 Program. Through a series of posts, I’ll be sharing information about Fuel Up To Play 60 and how you and your kids can get involved. Last month I found myself back in … [Read more...] about Consider This Your Fuel Up To Play 60 Playbook
Springy Things
It's Spring Break and, miracle of miracles, it actually feels like spring! We weren't taking any chances, though, so I booked us tickets to see my sister in Dallas for a few days. I wasn't about to spend Spring Break shivering this year. It's been three years since we last made … [Read more...] about Springy Things
March Gladness: Lessons From a Winless Season
Disclosure: This post is part of a yearly series in partnership with Netflix. As a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam, I'll be sharing ideas throughout the year on some of the best Netflix titles to stream with your family. The content, as always, is whatever streams through my … [Read more...] about March Gladness: Lessons From a Winless Season