D.J. Dowdy

Akron Native | University of Cincinnati Alumnus | Former UC Tight End

[D.J. Dowdy @330Deej]

Remember:

It's okay to have bad days or make mistakes.

The key is to not have two bad days in a row or make the same mistake back to back.

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When u move wit good intentions it’ll always come back full circle.

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Nick Saban walked up to the interview podium after practice one day.

“Okay, y’all ready for a lecture?” he asked.

What followed was a powerful lesson on entitlement and doing your best.

Saban on the Importance of Nothing:

“Let’s talk about the importance of nothing. You get up every day, you’re entitled to nothing. Nobody owes you nothing.

“You have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, you don’t execute, you don’t focus, what do you get? Nothing.

“If you’re complacent and not paying attention to detail, what does that get you? Nothing.

“So, nothing is acceptable but your best.

“Everything is determined by what you do and trying to be your best. There should be nothing else but that, for everybody.

“That’s what we need to stay focused on. We need to not accept anything but our best in terms of what we’re doing in preparation.”

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It’s a simple, but profound message.

Some key takeaways:

1. Entitlement is a disease. It stunts growth and erodes culture.

2. Success has a one-day life cycle. Yesterday doesn’t dictate today.

3. Nobody is owed anything. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, it’s on you.

4. Talent matters, but it’s far from all that matters.

5. The actions you take drive success. Talent only amplifies those actions.

6. Even the best can’t afford complacency. There are competitors trying to defeat you every day.

7. If you’re entitled, the biggest competitor is yourself.

8. If you’re owed nothing, that means nobody else is either. Therein is your opportunity.

9. You can have the best strategy, the best business model, the best talent and … none of it matters if you don’t execute.

10. There are no guarantees. Relish the unknown.

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[ohioscheduler @ohioscheduler]

Cincinnati Taft HS (Division 4), is looking for Week 2 (8/30) and Week 5 (9/20) Varsity Football games for the 2024 season. Please contact D.J. Dowdy at [email protected] if interested. @OHADNewsHS @JoeEitel @Bluegrasspreps @JohnRHarrell

[James Larsen @JamesLarsenPFN]

BREAKING: The Michigan Panthers selected DB Alex Thomas in the #USFL Dispersal Draft yesterday, per source.

Thomas was an underrated DB in NOLA last year, allowing the 2nd lowest QBR when thrown to according to @PFF. #UFL

[Unkonfined @unkonfined]

Run after God not people.
Listen to God not people.
Trust in God not people.
Ask God not people.
Please God not people.
Give your heart to God not people.

[D.J. Dowdy @330Deej]

@Caleb_Poston Trust me, I’ve seen it too! So given the hurdles I laid out, would you agree that coaches need to be better and get creative in these situations? Because I’ve seen teams try and fail doing this as well costing themselves games. Speaking from a front row view!

[D.J. Dowdy @330Deej]

As a fan of the game, I agree.

As an AD, that’s another person to staff and additional $ that most schools don’t have - especially with official fees rapidly increasing as well as other overhead costs.

Best fix is to have teams play defense 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Caleb Poston @Caleb_Poston]

Every state needs a shot clock in High School ASAP!!!

[D.J. Dowdy @330Deej]

Remember:

It's okay to have bad days or make mistakes.

The key is to not have two bad days in a row or make the same mistake back to back.

[UC SPAD Program @UC_SPAD]

Congratulations to @330Deej , @TaftNation Director of Athletics who earned his Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) designation with the @NIAAA9100 !
Kudos DJ !
The #CradleofAthleticDirectors expands further!!

[D.J. Dowdy @330Deej]

From how this year started to where it is now… I just gotta thank God 🙏🏽

[Deion 𓋹 @CalmDeion]

You’re a rare Soul.
They’ll never find YOU in someone else.

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Comfort has killed more dreams than risk taking ever will.

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The Lord does what is right and fair for all who are treated badly. - Psalm 103:6

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“Don’t be a blame guy. That’s the first sign of loser mentality when you blame someone else for a mistake,” Kirby Smart
A winners response to adversity inspires others to seek greatness.

[Dr. Dave Kelley-UC; CMAA @DrKelleyUC]

Checking out some @OHSAASports playoff football 🏈 and appreciate @TaftNation AD @330Deej for the amazing hospitality! Mac’s wings and pizza were delicious! So glad I got to see my guy Mark Hermann of @iamcpsathletics !

[Jordan Daley @JDaley]

Keep Working Hard.
Stay Positive.
Never Give Up.

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Despite your flaws and short comings, God loves you.