Nine times out of ten, I destroy birthdays and Christmas. I am pretty good at picking up my wife’s subtle hints about things she wants or would like to have. I try to pair something she really wants with a sentimental gift that will make her cry. Sure, the point of giving gifts isn’t toContinue reading “I CAN SEE”
Author Archives: Hayden Coombs
#LTW17 HIGHLIGHTS
While we didn’t hit every, we really nejoyed participating in this year’s #LightTheWorld invitations. It certainly brought us closer as a family and helped us hold on to the spirit of Christmas. Here are some of our highlights: Honoring our parents on social media-Putting up Christmas lights for our elderly neighbor-Purchasing water for the humanitarianContinue reading “#LTW17 HIGHLIGHTS”
#LIGHTTHEWORLD
Last year my family and I joined thousands of other members of the LDS church and participated in the “Light the World” initiative. “Light the World” encourages all to participate in service opportunities during the Christmas season to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ. From December 1 through Christmas day, we were provided with a dailyContinue reading “#LIGHTTHEWORLD”
MIKESELL
A story written by Haliegh Clemens of SUUNews.net Adam Mikesell, a sophomore communication major from Tooele, is unlike many of the players one might find on SUU’s football team. After graduation Mikesell wants to start a nonprofit helping young athletes who struggle in school, and wants to use his experience as walk-on safety with aContinue reading “MIKESELL”
If I were the devil – Paul Harvey
“If I were the devil… If I were the Prince of Darkness, I’d want to engulf the whole world in darkness. And I’d have a third of its real estate, and four-fifths of its population, but I wouldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree — Thee! So I’d setContinue reading “If I were the devil – Paul Harvey”
SUMMER LEAGUE PT.1
Impressions from Utah Summer League The NBA summer leagues provide young players with opportunities to showcase their talent, physical growth and potential leadership abilities. These events also provide fans with the unique opportunity to watch NBA hopefuls and draftees perform in a close, intimate setting. The 2017 Utah Summer League featured a four-team round-robin tournamentContinue reading “SUMMER LEAGUE PT.1”
DRAFT TIERS
I’ve been having some trouble porting my mock draft over to my blog, so I decided to go ahead and publish my draft talent-tiers instead. Draft tiers are a little different from a mock draft in that they do not reflect the order in which I believe players will be drafted, but instead how IContinue reading “DRAFT TIERS”
MENTAL HEALTH
Originally posted on Plouffe's New Hairdo:
I have covered my own struggles with mental health in previous posts and probably could dredge up a few new chapters that have been written due to changes in the last 12-18 months, but rather than share a personal story again, I want to illustrate how it is…
MASCOTS
Originally posted on Sports Reporting and Sports Love:
Mascots are integral to organizations and sporting events across America. From the pride taken in professional teams that can be seen across whole cities and states, such as the massive, slightly demonic-looking Bronco statue at the Denver International Airport, to the smaller mascots of public schools and…
WHO IS THOR?
Originally posted on Sports Reporting and Sports Love:
A mascot is the heart of a university. He represents the athletes, the students, the faculty, and each and every fan. The mascot’s job is to unite the people behind the team, rallying the troops. And if a mascot is doing his job correctly, he brings a…