Tag Archives: Sports Illustrated Vault

Man of the Year?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

The 1987 cover story was written by Rick Reilly, a writer I enjoy. The point is not that Reilly is, or was, a fool. After all, in theory no one could have known then. But that is the point. The … Continue reading →

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Bob Griese: Worthy Role Model

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

It is unfortunate to watch someone who has had such a distinguished career — as an athlete, broadcaster and leader in his community — be subjected to the type of hypocritical — in that no one really believes he is … Continue reading →

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Great Writing and a non-GIST Alert

Posted on June 11, 2008 by

Ever read or see* something you really enjoyed and discover later that it was considered that way by a lot of other people – otherwise known as the gratuitous inconsequential spotting of talent [GIST]. I’ve always remembered great articles I … Continue reading →

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