As I am doing research into the early days of baseball, I came across these pitching “rules”. Hope you enjoy them. The Knickerbockers of New York had published their rules in the mid-1840s, and these were influential, but they left a good deal of ambiguity for readers trying to organize and play…
I recently viewed an image that someone shared on Facebook that really got me thinking. I probably have changed my mind some over the years as I wasn’t the most tolerant to people here in the United States that didn’t speak English. The image depicted a woman holding a phone receiver away from her face…
The following article was written by the Editorial Board of the Daily Vidette at Illinois State University. I didn’t write this but fully agree with their thoughts. People who are passionate about any current event, social issue or government policy would likely claim to have unique views and insights about the…
Kids are back in school and beginning their routine for success. Many times people will tell a student that gets good grades that they are “just smart” and it comes easily to them. That is a slap in the face. People want to be viewed as intelligent. Everyone loves…
So much has happened in the news lately in terms of freedom of expression and the abuse of power. As individuals, we look for guidance in leaders and mentors. But when those in power lead us astray, how are we to know? In my opinion, it is dangerous to leave anything sacred to the…
First, I didn’t write this list. It came from the Beloit College Mindset List. For marketers, it offers fascinating insights into the next generation of consumers – which makes it must reading for anyone creating a marketing strategy that targets students or young adults. They have a completely different view of electronic…
St. Louis Cardinals History by the Decades- 1892-1899 Every once in awhile I get the urge to delve into some of the history of the Cardinals and this time I decided to share it with others. Remember, I didn’t make anything up in these column as it…
Football is awesome, right? We can’t get enough of it in this country. It’s a year-round obsession, even though the regular season is only 16 games spanning three or four months. Each game is hyped and treated as if they are a can’t miss event featuring some of the best athletes in the world. Those…
Political correctness is formally known by Oxford Dictionaries as “the avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.” From politicians (or attempted politicians) such as Donald Trump to reality TV stars like…
Get it on your calendar. The schedule for the 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon: Mon., Nov. 16 5:30 p.m.: No. 1 UConn at No. 13 Ohio State (women) ESPN2 7:30 p.m.: No. 4 Virginia at George Washington ESPN2 9:00 p.m.: Kennesaw State at LSU ESPNU 9:30 p.m.: San Diego State at No. 13 Utah ESPN2 11:30…