Rick Brennan

Proud Father to Pat, Wes, Evan and Annie. Diane’s Husband. BVU 1990 Football Alum. ND Fan, I love my Irish Family!!

[Bruce Straughan @bruce_straughan]

As Irish Nation prays for Coach Lou Holtz who’s now in hospice care it’s a good time to remember the man at his best…☘️🙏🏼

[Fiona | The Millennial Money Woman @The_MMW]

School should teach:

• Taxes
• Investing
• Budgeting
• Negotiating
• Wealth mindset
• Homeownership
• Personal finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Compound interest

What else would you add?

[Wildfire Whispers @WildfireWhisper]

If you watch Charlie Kirk’s debates, there’s something you’ll see in almost all of them.

It’s easy to miss until it’s pointed out to you, but once you’re aware, you’ll notice every time.

Here’s the pattern I’ve observed:

1. His first mission is to establish clarity.
- Asks his opponent to state their argument
- Asks them to define terms
- If they struggle with either, he offers one to them and asks if it’s FAIR

2. His second (and most important) mission is to find something, no matter how small, on which he can say the magical phrase:

“I AGREE”

Human beings WANT to be agreed with. It’s a fundamental drive.

It establishes rapport, and helps us feel acknowledged and humanized.

Saying “I agree” or “we agree” lowers defenses. Which is THE KEY.

Because once defenses go up, communication stops.

Charlie knew this, and it was one of his biggest strengths and secret weapons.

But he never said it insincerely. That’s why his first step was CLARIFICATION.

In order to find a sincere point of agreement, you have to understand what the other person is trying to say.

This is a known debate tactic. But even though many skilled debaters use it, few wield it in quite the same way as he did.

Why?

Because Charlie wasn’t trying to just WIN.

He was trying to CONVINCE.

He wanted the person across from him to end up BESIDE him.

Humiliation wasn’t the goal. Because a person who is simply humiliated or defeated either doubles down or shuts down and walks away.

Which is why, if you watch, you’ll see how intently Charlie hunts for the moment he can say “I AGREE”… usually even before he begins his counterattack.

He lights up with excitement every time he finds it.

Because he knew that once their perspective was entirely dismantled, they’d find themselves floating in a sea of uncertainty… and he wanted them to have a life ring to hold onto.

One that was tethered to reason, truth, and a person with whom they knew they could AGREE.

Even if only about something small.

It’s how he managed to never close the door on someone.

It’s how he so beautifully built connection during—and even THROUGH—argument.

And it’s something I think we should all notice and study, when we watch him, so that we can do it too.

Real winning is about keeping the focus on what you’re fighting FOR, rather than who you’re fighting against.

Charlie knew that.

It’s become my favorite thing to look for in his debates.

And, the more I see it… the more I feel like it’s the real key to carrying on his legacy, and picking up his mic.

[Y100 @Y100FM]

@ehawkpride @ehawkathletics @PACIndians1 Final Score. Emmetsburg 28 Pocahontas Area 21. E'hawks with 322 yards of offense. Bradyen Yates with 193 yards rushing and a touchdown. Emmetsburg improves to 3-1. PAC falls to 1-3.

[Mason @MasonPlummer_]

This can’t be right.

Notre Dame doesn’t play anyone

[The SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network @NotreDameRadio]

Fighting Irish football is back! For the fifth consecutive year, @ndfootball begins the season away from home, with the Miami Hurricanes playing host tonight at Hard Rock Stadium. @TonySimeonePxP, @RyanHarris_68, @jcsopes get things started at 6:30p ET!

🤝Presented by #InvescoQQQ @InvescoUS
📻 Affiliates & @Audacy Live Streaming: https://t.co/FfiyfKh1Jl
📡 @siriusxm: Channel 129
🎙️ Pre-Game: 6:30p ET
🏈 Kick: 7:30p ET

#goirish☘️

[Ryan Fravel @Fravel_Ryan]

BREAKING: ELITE Class Of 2027 4⭐ QB Teddy Jarrard has officially Committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish!👀☘️

He chose the Irish over the likes of Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, & Penn State.

Jerrard ranks as the #52 Overall Player & the #2 QB in the '27 Class.

[BVU Football @BVU_Football]

Registration is Open!
3 Day Kids Camp (Upcoming K-8th grade)
June 4th-6th
8:00 AM - 12PM

[Tom Mendoza @TomMendozaTalks]

So proud of this @NDFootball team. Down 31-7 midway through the 3rd, they fought back to within 8 and only a fantastic 57 yard throw and catch on 3rd and 8 stopped their comeback. Thanks to all who made this incredible year happen. The future is bright. #GoIrish

[Josh Looney @JoshLooney]

Our athletics facilities team, led by @wesbrennan88 & @RDH_31, pulled off a seamless August (in-camp) football facility transition.
✅️Coordinated and executed after months of planning 🗓
It's why we recruited Wes to UNA...he's been part of Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp Operations...which is a little bit of this every day!
#ChiefsCamp #RaiseTheROAR 🦁

[Beaver Athletics @BVUAthletics]

🏆 Thank you for following our student-athlete award selections all week long!

See the complete list of our extraordinary Beaver honorees at https://t.co/DixJ0giU2Z. #BeaversBuild

[Beaver Athletics @BVUAthletics]

🏈⛳️ @BVU_Football alumni and supporters: there's still time to register for the Hershberger Gridiron Classic July 18-19. We are almost at capacity with only a few spots left!

Join your friends and teammates at BVU Golf Course at Lake Creek! Register at https://t.co/4vELmIsKEg.

[Buena Vista University @BuenaVistaUniv]

Built by legacy. Built on tradition. We are Buena Vista University Beavers.

#BVU #WeAreBuilding #BeaversBuild

[The 4 Horsemen Podcast @HorsemenPod]

This is fantastic. Much needed response.

[Ladytron Fan Account @Lady_FanAccount]

AC/DC - Back In Black #classicrock #80s

https://t.co/NMJ0ElQ1bH

[Rick Brennan @RickMBrennan]

Women's Track & Field Claims Four Titles during Dennis Young Alumni Classic - Buena Vista University https://t.co/eadHU36YcF

[Beaver Athletics @BVUAthletics]

👟SEASON PREVIEW: @BVUTrackField brings a solid mix of veteran experience and a group of strong newcomers for first-year head coach Jessi Juarez.

https://t.co/YjwZJOHRTe

The 2024 season begins tomorrow in Lincoln, Neb. #BeaverNation #d3tf #rollriversTF #BeaversBuild

[University of North Alabama @north_alabama]

Our official partners in our new "Bank Independent Stadium" have been announced! HPM along with Davis Architects in Birmingham, AL will be designing and constructing the home for memories to come for our students and beloved community! #ShineOnGold https://t.co/E2VXUqRdrB

[The 4 Horsemen Podcast @HorsemenPod]

Inject this into my feckin’ Irish veins.

2024 Heisman winner
2024 National Champions

LET’S GO! ☘️