Category Archives: Football and Life
Gridiron Greats: A Great Charity
Retired NFL players have been in the news lately. The fact that Junior Seau chose to aim the gun at his chest speaks volumes. He, like other players, reportedly wanted his brain to be intact for study after his death. … Continue reading
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Tagged GGAF, Gridiron Greats, Junior Seau, Mike Ditka, nfl, NFL lawsuit, NFL Retired Players
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Did You Find Inspiration?
Your Monthly Moments from Mimi are coming early, since I can’t think of any impending football moments this month. The NFL Draft delivered bigtime Thursday night. Radio City Music Hall was packed. Last time I was there was the Tony … Continue reading
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Tagged Baylor University, Chicago Bears, Clippers, Detroit Lions, NBA, nfl, NFL Draft, RG3, Roger Goodell, Washington Redskins
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Luck and Griffin: the New Breed
Transformation to Sports Nut complete. In the absence of any competitive sports I love this weekend, I found myself watching the ISU World Figure Skating Championships—2012—that I dvr’d last weekend, while I was watching the Masters. . .oy vay. Skating … Continue reading
Ray-Ray’s Inspiration After the Loss
I am fascinated by Ray Lewis, the 36-year old, 15-year veteran linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He holds many records for achievement on the Defense. … Continue reading
This is for Mama Myra
So the NFL Playoff games last Sunday were not my favorite. Both teams I was rooting for lost, and the losses were due to mistakes, glaring examples of players not doing their jobs as well as they usually do. Was … Continue reading
Action Steps From NFL Playoffs
Ahhhh, the NFL Playoffs last weekend delivered as usual: thrills and chills, dramatic plays, even touching moments. Three lessons for US in the real work world stand out to me: 1. Turnovers … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, discipline, football, football inspiration, leadership lessons, nfl, nfl passion, NFL Playoffs
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Any Given Sunday: A Lesson For Us Women
As your self-appointed “funny football female,” I feel it my duty to make an impassioned plea to watch the NFL Playoffs with your husband, male honey, or hang-with pal. Not … Continue reading
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Do You Inspire TRUST in Those Around You?
Is TRUST an issue in your workplace? Is it an issue at home? What can you do to rebuild it with your significant people? Or build it in the first place? My presentations on this subject have been well received … Continue reading
Make the Catch First – Then, Turn Up Field
Week 10 in the NFL, I noticed an error made by several players. During the morning games, two different times, a player turned his head up field before he had secured the ball. The “catch” was not complete – the … Continue reading
Blow Your Internal Whistle
Week 8 of the NFL Season was a lesson in discipline, or should I say lack of? It was the third quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers were 10 points down to the New England Patriots. One of their defensive players … Continue reading
