Old Testament

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  Dec 28

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Transition of Leadership

  As Nick Saban turned 67, every reporter has begun asking him about retirement and who would take over for him. As the successful football coach entered his 13th season...

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  Dec 27

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Slumps

  Mike Trout’s recent 2018 slump, when he had gone hitless for 19 at-bats, was nothing new in MLB history. The Los Angeles star outfielder faced the worst slump in...

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  Dec 26

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Forgetfulness of God

  Doc & Darryl is an ESPN documentary about the 1980s New York Mets stars Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. It shows each player’s behind-the-scenes struggles with money and temptation...

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  Dec 22

  by Gordon Thiessen

  A Picture of Love

  Derek Redmond is best remembered for performing at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He wouldn’t have finished the race without his father’s help. Redmond was favored to win...

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  Dec 21

  by Gordon Thiessen

  The Road Less Traveled

  The odds are not good for any high school or college athlete reaching the professional ranks. Those who make it will follow a similar road, including a draft and...

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  Dec 20

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Deadly Division

  NFL linebacker Sam Acho brought together the Chicago community by pairing professional athletes and police officers together during the racial unrest of 2020 to talk, listen, and heal. “I...

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  Dec 19

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Replacing a Legend

  Successfully replacing a legendary coach at any level is difficult. Doing so in college can be nearly impossible. Bob Devaney was the head football coach for 11 seasons with...

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  Dec 18

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Tragic Endings

  The greatest “could have been” athlete in sports history was Len Bias. He was a star college basketball player at Maryland University, picked second in the NBA 1986 Draft...

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