Sports
Featuring sports-related articles from Brad Weisman.
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Ohio State on Top
As the college football season is just around the corner you can’t help but notice the preseason rankings. Ohio State once again makes its way to number 2 in the early rankings. However, it is important to realize great teams like Ohio State are not just loaded with great talent,
SPORTS: Giving Back On and Off The Court (part 2) by Brad Weisman
Many kids dream of being a professional athlete in their early years. It is a great thing to dream big and let reality find you over time. However, those dreams do become reality for some, and others have visions of something that extends beyond sports. Peter Ezugwu is what one
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Who Hits Like That at 145?
Tom had a deep voice that always seem to come out with authority. He was not mad or trying to control the situation at all. In fact, he was pretty laid back with just about everyone until he hit the field and track. I had one English class with
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Giving Back On and Off The Court
Many kids dream of being a professional athlete in their early years. It is a great thing to dream big and let reality find you over time. However, those dreams do become reality for some and others have visions of something that extends beyond “sports”. Peter Ezugwu is what one
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Doing Good Off The Court
It was a matter of just minutes that I learned Peter Ezugwu (the gentle giant) is much more than a former athlete. I suppose it was not hard to notice his 6ft 8 stature when he walked through the door, however I could just as easily feel the depth
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: An Athlete Was Alive Before We Were Born
Christopher Nielsen was alive before any of us were born. Affectionately known as “Chris” and when on the field or ice “Nielsen”. I think he lurked the planet before even g-d arrived. Is that possible – well if you knew Chris you would be the first to say it is possible. I
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: The Feet
Is it possible that feet are the starting point for superior athletes? It is a good question that Gary Marinovich has placed emphasis on training the best of athletes at the highest level. The Marinovich name carried weight in football long before Todd Marinovich hit the field at USC. No
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Athletic Caution
As a kid and teenager taking a jolt to the head meant nothing. You got back up and played the game. If you could see stars you were in fact excited and if you saw fireworks it was a treat. Perhaps there is nothing comical about seeing either. In fact,
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Changing the Game
As college football approaches it is important to see how some athletes make big changes when they step away from the game. Todd Marinovich has been in the news quite bit for his downfall and getting back on his feet. He was a star at USC and made it into
SPORTS by Brad Weisman: Sid Can Diminish The Game
As we continue to watch the NHL playoffs we see the players just getting better. Players like Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Conner McDavid have only made the playoffs more exciting and the game has changed. Each year the players get bigger…..faster….and stronger. The playoff games are the hardest fought