I’m often asked how I became a Duke fan. It’s a valid question. How did a kid from Oregon grow so passionate for a team that plays (literally) on the other side of the country? It has the makings of your typical fair-weather fan. You know, when someone just likes a team because they’re good.Continue reading “WHY DUKE PT. 1”
Tag Archives: Sports
RAY JONES
Over the summer I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most magnetic personalities in the history of Southern Utah University, Ray Jones Jr. It was, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining interviews I have ever been a part of. I first met Ray three days ago on SUU campus. He greeted meContinue reading “RAY JONES”
RED
When it comes to SUU athletics, the question that most people ask Red Dover is, “Is there anybody you don’t now?” But Kent “Red” Dover’s connection to SUU athletics goes far deeper than being an avid fan of the teams. Affectionately nicknamed “Red” because of the bright red hair he had as a boy, RedContinue reading “RED”
YOU CAN PLAY
Last week I wrote about some of the learning that went on at the 2015 Big Sky Health & Wellness Symposium. Attendees had the privilege to hear from representatives from the University of Michigan from the Athletes Connected organization, as well as Wade Davis from the You Can Play project. Wade Davis is a formerContinue reading “YOU CAN PLAY”
CONNECTED
This past week I was lucky enough to attend the 2015 Big Sky Conference Health & Wellness Symposium. It was both interesting and informing. I learned more during the two hours of presentations today than I learned during semester-long courses I’ve taken. The messages delivered during the two presentations really resonated with me. I’m goingContinue reading “CONNECTED”
Hayden Coombs 