Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was in New Jersey this past week for a couple of speaking events when the Rutgers University Men’s Basketball debacle hit the national headlines. For those of you who missed it, Head Coach Mike Rice was shown in videos of practice verbally and physically...
Mar 25, 2013 | Extra Points
Madness. Memory. Momentum “Great players have short memories.” The words of CBS college basketball analyst (and former Supersonic), Greg Anthony as he was talking about Ohio State star, Aaron Craft. Craft made a game winning shot...
Mar 22, 2012 | Business Strategy, Leadership
My alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies, got left out of the Big Dance. Even though they won the Pac-12 regular season title, a couple of bad end-of-the-season losses, kept them out of the March Madness NCAA tournament. They ended up being a #1 seed in the...
Nov 18, 2011 | Business Strategy, Leadership
There is a tragic story coming out of Oklahoma State University this morning. Head Women’s Basketball coach Kurt Budke and his assistant Miranda Serna were killed in an airplane crash following a recruiting trip. This happens as college basketball is getting...
Nov 10, 2011 | Business Strategy, Leadership
I guess maybe the Board of Trustees read my blog post today. They have relieved Coach Joe Paterno of his duties immediately. This isn’t the last we will hear of this. The fallout will be widespread and legends and reputations tarnished. This isn’t a...
