NFL WEEK ONE 2015-6 Michael Bennett a "full go" after being limited Wednesday

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^ Sounds almost as bad as figure skaters.

Aimless, Wednesday, 16 September 2015 00:10 (eight years ago) link

or professional dancers.

at the risk of being overly trenchant, it's sad that the only winning endgoal future this immensely driven, very clever, disciplined kid can see is as an athlete. prob would not be the case if this was a white middle class teenager.
his ugly early upbringing clearly colors a lot of why discipline seems to matter so much.
otoh:

Bill counters and says Josh "understands this isn't just about sports. He knows that he has a purpose here in life; it goes above and beyond sports." Bill points to Josh's near-perfect grades, the way he greets people with a smile, handshake and eye contact, and his goal to attend a strong academic college to pursue a career as an entrepreneur.

"A lot of people would be like, 'I don't understand how he does it. There's no fun in it,'" Josh says. "But I enjoy it. I like the regimented plan and I enjoy getting better and working hard. I like seeing the results."

The family's Christian faith is also "a big part of Josh's life," Bill says. He and Josh talk often about praying for guidance and asking God for signs during trying moments, such as the high school decision process. And Bill is quick to credit God's blessing — and not training or coaching — for Josh's athletic abilities.

"We talk about leaving a legacy, making an impact, making a difference in other people — and not just through sports," Bill says. "He's a smart kid. He gets it."

Meta Forksclove-Liebeskind (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 16 September 2015 01:32 (eight years ago) link

in any case, sandra bullock needs to buy the rights now

Meta Forksclove-Liebeskind (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 16 September 2015 01:33 (eight years ago) link

this is good: https://storify.com/sgw94/bucs-vs-titans-2015-review

Roberto Spiralli, Wednesday, 16 September 2015 13:55 (eight years ago) link

Dude is way too committed to Twitter.

schwantz, Wednesday, 16 September 2015 15:31 (eight years ago) link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Marinovich

resulting post (rogermexico.), Thursday, 17 September 2015 00:27 (eight years ago) link

Somebody wanna start a week two thread?
also:
https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/battle-for-benefits-part-1-why-do-i-have-to-fight-you-now
^never liked turley as a player but i agree with him: it is hella stupid that the nfl doesn't have a more proactive and extensive retiree (and rookie!) outreach and engagement program

Meta Forksclove-Liebeskind (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 17 September 2015 13:01 (eight years ago) link


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