Earlier today, Chris Peterson, athletic director for University of Arkansas-Little Rock, resigned. Why? Because he was basically busted for locker room banter on an open microphone. That’s right, an open microphone listening in on a private guy conversation sacked an athletic director’s career. First off, a private conversation is just that–private. It amazes me that… Continue reading Give Peterson His Job Back (OPD: 09/04/14)
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Forced To Speak (OPD: 11/25/14)
Last week, Marshawn Lynch was fined $100,000 for not making himself available to the media after the Seattle Seahawks-Kansas City Chiefs game. The $100,000 was actually the combination of two separate $50,000 fines; one that was imposed in 2013 for not meeting with the media and a new one for his current violation. According to… Continue reading Forced To Speak (OPD: 11/25/14)
An Athlete And A Protestor (OPD: 12/5/14)
It is a slippery slope when one is an athlete and feels the need to express one’s disgust with the happenings that are surrounding you. While there are consequences for expressing one’s feelings publicly, there is lies an opportunity to make a difference in the world. Taking that chance to make a difference can bring… Continue reading An Athlete And A Protestor (OPD: 12/5/14)