“I trusted in Him not just in the good, but in the bad [this season]. I understand that suffering is good for us, as followers of Jesus. I’m taking that into my next route in [pastoral] ministry - Just leading people by example, as a servant, like Jesus was.”
- High Point Guard Chase Johnston after their loss vs Arkansas
Johnston was wearing a “Jesus Wins” shirt too 👏
I don't publicly advocate for people often, but truly think DePaul AD DeWayne Peevy should be Kentucky's next AD
* Was at UK for a decade- knows boosters + power players
* Locked in with all the NBA alums/former players
* DePaul in the midst of its best hoops season in 20 years
After John Calipari beat UK in ‘95 Great 8 Classic in Detroit, he penned this note to me after I made a mention in my TCP column that I had accidentally walked into his practice. I had never met Cal, but I knew a friend had been sending him a copy weekly. Classic. UK won rematch.
You have to pay the man, to be the man.
Gotta go see that man every day in some way
only accepted form of payment is “Effort.”
No payment plans. Paid in full.
Effort: the universal currency for success.
No discrimination.
Doesn’t care who you are.
Just what you do.
Our CK ‘s (Coaches Kids) are ALWAYS welcome!
1- It is tough to be a great coach if you are not a great man. It is tough to be a great man if you are not a great husband / father.
2- I like our players to see what a good Dad looks like.
3- Men act better around little kids.