John Chase

Trying to learn, trying to grow, trying to be a better human.

[Jon Finkel📚💪 @Jon_Finkel]

Dads and 90s kids, here's a fact:

We had it so good with SportsCenter and we didn't know it.... How could we?

We didn't know what was on the horizon that would try to take it down: first, league passes and TiVo and DirecTV... then the Internet and social media and YouTube...

During that brief, bright spot in sports media in the 1990s, SportsCenter was the only way to get the day's highlights...

We had black and white photos and box scores and features in the newspaper...

We had brilliant writing and reporting and pictures in Sports Illustrated and Sporting News and ESPN: The Magazine...

But for the day's highlights...

To watch Ken Griffey Jr. make a diving catch or Jordan hit a game winner or Barry Sanders twirl through a defensive line...

If you didn't catch it live, the only way to see it was on SportsCenter (maybe your local news sports show - maybe)...

And into this void stepped Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann and Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen and Craig Kilborn and Linda Cohn and Robin Roberts and crew...

And all the catch phrases every kid in high school and college would repeat: "cool as the other side of the pillow"... Jumanji... En Fuego....

We'd watch SportsCenter at night then again in the morning.

It was a monolith. You'd show up at school and you'd have the same frame of reference for the highlights you saw. It was a shared experience.

It was awesome. And even though the show still exists and works, it's not a cultural touchstone anymore... it can't be... not with every highlight available from 1,000 sources across social media instantly...

And there are bright spots to be sure... My man and Top 10 Randy (@RandyScottESPN) is terrific. So are plenty of others.

But classic SC, man. It was a shared experience. By everyone.

These kids don't know... Sitting there, retweeting highlights, sharing reels, scrolling their feeds... Doing the work to find what they like with no commentary or context.

Times change. I get it. And we always glorify what we grew up on. Maybe that's all this is.

Still, I miss Stu Scott. He ruled.

If you agree, share this and follow me @Jon_Finkel.

Boo-Yah!

[Henderson Building Solutions @hendersonbuilds]

Meet Alice Perrigo!  She is an integral part of our #marketing team, Alice is an amazing teammate who is always willing to help, provide feedback, & lead. Outside of her work as our marketing coordinator Alice is a champion in our LGBTQIA resource group & says that being a part of Unite means that not only would she be " tolerated or accepted" but instead her identity "would be celebrated".

#PrideMonth

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Representing Henderson at KCCC! All three had a PR bench press! #hendersonproud #kccorporatechallenge2023 #hendersonknowsstrong

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Cinnamon, Caramel, or Cheddar. Which one is your favorite? https://t.co/yVTlWryACO

[ESPN College Football @ESPNCFB]

Deion Sanders consoling his player after a dropped TD in overtime is everything 👏

(via @DeionSanders)

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

First Pains practice is in the books. They crushed it. So many levels of awesome were unlocked tonight! #purpleReign #RoyalPains #fcrd @ Rink Ratz https://t.co/zNJWuAsKSw

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Early morning leg day and head scritches. Great way to start ! https://t.co/HJnP7ys6NU

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Another morning workout. Stanley joined me and Herschel today. https://t.co/AtpPg1j4mX

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Morning workouts with one of the best around! #herscheldog https://t.co/c0BOl60Wyu

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

This one is pretty awesome! #princessmeimei https://t.co/fAQgmB83yv

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Things are happening. It’s slow, but it’s happening. https://t.co/NeFDvWcfDL

[Henderson Engineers @hendersonengs]

Pop the bubbly🍾Cheers to #TeamHenderson's chair of the board & CMO @robinbroder on being named on @IngramsMagazine 250 most influential and powerful business executives in #KC list. Her passion combined with her strategic vision make her a true powerhouse. We're #HendersonProud!

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Got to coach some derbs and watch some derbs! #fountancityrollerderby #untouchables https://t.co/cR348rV6Nf

[Henderson Engineers @hendersonengs]

We'll be keepin' it cool in Orlando at the FMI E+SD Conference hosted by @FMI_ORG. Say hey if you see one of these #TeamHenderson members around, we'd love to connect.

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Woke her up a little earlier than normal to say bye. She’s heading off to college! Love you Mei! https://t.co/AyqlJVpBm1

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Doing the things at the derbies. Coaching a great group of players. Thanks for getting me back! #untouchables #fountaincityrollerderby @ B&D SKATING RINK https://t.co/4m5KgoV4Br

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

Don’t call it a comeback! https://t.co/USQQP0NfRw

[Henderson Engineers @hendersonengs]

We had a great inaugural #SharePrice reveal this morning. As a new #ESOP we are #HendersonProud of our #EmployeeOwners and the future of Henderson.

[Henderson Engineers @hendersonengs]

We are rolling for this quarter's #CompanyMeeting with an exciting piece of #ESOP information 🎉#EmployeeOwned #HendersonProud

[John Chase @JohnMChase]

ESOP valuation announcement. Room full of owners! #hendersonengineers #oneHenderson