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Featuring sports-related articles from Brad Weisman.

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I see the new lures, and the advertising for new equipment, and I need to get some. Looking at all the new lures and fishing equipment, I have to get it. Even though I have several things purchased last year I have never used yet. If you are a Bass fisherman, you know exactly what I mean.

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NHL SPEED!  The speed of the NHL has only gotten faster. It is a sport that continues to get faster in all facets of the game. The average speed of a player in the NHL is 25 miles per hour and upwards of nearly 30 MPH. The game is fast

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In the spirit of Hanukah it is hard to not realize some Jews have made it to the professional level – Sandy Koufax and Gabe Kapler in baseball….Howard Carl in basketball……Brad Peltz….Steve Dubinsky and this goes on. Yes, it is fairly short, however some have made the show. However, this

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  As we approach the end of college football…the Heisman trophy is looming. It is an exciting time in college football as many of the conferences have expanded and the SEC continues to lead the pack. However, along with that comes great history and players we just can’t forget. Ryan

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The NHL is moving at a fast pace and so are the young players often coming into the leave at 18. Crosby is somewhat of a trend setting as we continue to see young guys get drafted and onto the team quickly. Additionally, the players are smaller…faster….and in some cases

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Keep in mind less than 1% of student athletes will ever make the professional level. Additionally, less than 1% will ever earn a scholarship. Few will move on, however hearing the truth about your abilities and performance is critical to understanding where you stand. This is not just important in

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Highly paid professional athletes historically have been where all the attention goes in society. From money….to fame….endorsements all the way to the eyes of a child….professional athletes get it all. However, take a step back and realize there is in fact, a different kind of athlete out there who gets

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When I was about 11 years old my family and I went out for dinner to a local favorite in Illinois. It is called White Fence Farm and is in the outskirts of Illinois. Some of the best comfort food one could ever dream of, however that is the small

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We are all so encapsulated about the new Nike ad with Colin Kaepernick. However, the ad was clearly designed by Nike with the idea the brand would drive revenue and obtain new customer acquisition. Guess what – that actually did occur as Nike saw online sales drive up 30% over

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We have all heard it before – “upmanship”. In some ways, it is about out doing what you perceive the competition to be, however it is also what cripples a team. We all want to get ahead, and some will take great strides to rise above the people who can

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