“I wanted to ask Boyle about his terrific career a couple of weeks ago, but he was too busy carrying out his classless, planned, pathetic personal attack on a reporter. So, bye. Grade: D.”~Rick Carpiniello The above statement demonstrates the seriousness of how the media perceives an athlete. The media can either become an ally… Continue reading Handling The Media (OPD: 06/09/16)
Day: August 9, 2016
Golden Age For Women In Sports (OPD: 05/23/16)
The year of 2015 has ushered in what I, and I suspect many others also, would hope is the golden age for women in sports. It has been several years since ladies like Jeannie Bussey and Christina Lurie have smashed the glass ceiling in the front offices of the sports teams and leagues. Leslie Visser,… Continue reading Golden Age For Women In Sports (OPD: 05/23/16)
Defending A Teammate (OPD: 03/03/15)
“No, I love Toronto. Umm . . . I love playing here. I love the city. I signed 8 years. But I just think enough is enough.”~Phil Kessell talking about the abuse his teammate endures from fans and the media Deion Phaneuf is the captain of Toronto Maple Leafs–a NHL team that has had a… Continue reading Defending A Teammate (OPD: 03/03/15)