John Nowowiejski

[BGSU Football @BG_Football]

Building on the foundation.

#AyZiggy

[NFL @NFL]

Introducing the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

@ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock

[Eddie Norrils @eddienorrils]

Ohhh Yeaaaahhh… It’s that time again!!! Time to get registered for The Toledo Elite Fall Basketball League! 🏀🔥

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Ray Lewis shares a truth about pain and adversity that most people never learn.

"That's why kids have a problem finishing things in today's time. Because soon as they feel a small bit of discomfort, of things ain't right, oh, they gone. 'I can't do it no more.'"

That's the trap. We train ourselves to quit at the first sign of discomfort.

"The first time you felt, 'Ah, that burned.' The first time you felt, 'Ah, it's too much.' And we rationalize with ourselves to where we automatically stop. That's why a bunch of us give up so much in life so quickly."

But here's what most people miss - pain has two sides.

"There's one side of pain that's the suffering and the discomfort side of pain. That's why everybody raised their hands when I first asked, 'Has anybody ever been through pain?' Because that hurts. You remember what that felt like."

"But then there's another side of pain that's called effort. It's called glory." No struggle, no growth.

That's the reality.

"If you can find a way to push through pain, there's something greater on the other side of it."

"Suppose I told you the greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today."

Struggle is the price of becoming who you're meant to be. (🎥TedX Talks)

[Chase Bachman @ChaseBachman]

St. Francis enters Year 3 under head coach Josh Lindke.

The team was promoted to the CHSL's Central Division, meaning they'll face Detroit Catholic Central in addition to Lumen Christi, as well as Indiana state champion Bishop Dwenger, and of course Central Catholic.

[BCSN @BCSNsports]

With the stability of year 3 under coach Josh Lindke, @SFSAthletics has their standard for success set. 🏈 @yawbonsu27 tells how the Knights will forge ahead despite key losses.

[Tony Shiffman @CoachShiffman]

I post this every year for those Seniors playing their last season of football. Cherish it, remember it, embrace it, love it. Most of you won’t get this opportunity again in life. Make LASTING memories that you can take with you until the end of your days. I know I did. @OC_KnightsFB @ocqbclub

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Michael Jordan says losing is not the opposite of winning, it is just another part of winning

“I hate losing. It’s not even a question. But I have to respect losing…”

“Because losing is a part of winning. You never just win. You’ve got to lose to win.”

“Losing is going to hurt… To a point where you look at… How can I do things different? How can I change? How can I make this team better?”

“Before you can look at someone else… You’ve got to look at yourself in the mirror. That’s how things get started. You’ve got to be willing to change.”

[Merril Hoge @merrilhoge]

One of the greatest lessons I ever learned had nothing to do with running the football.

One day in practice, a coach looked at me standing on the other side of the field and asked, "What are you doing over there?"

My answer?

"Nothing."

He looked at me and said, "Then go help your teammate."

He challenged me to become uncommon.

He reminded me that you never know what's going to happen on the field. A teammate may go down. Someone may need help. If you only know one job, you're limiting your value.

From that day on, I expanded my role. I attacked my weaknesses, learned every position I could, and became the player the team could count on in any situation.

That's what made me a starter.

I've carried that lesson with me ever since.

Don't just do what's required. Look for ways to add value. Learn a new skill. Help someone else. Prepare for opportunities before they arrive.

The people who become uncommon aren't waiting to be needed—they're already getting ready.

Find A Way.

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

"Almost every team in baseball, with good management and a little bit of luck, can contend [for a title], at least for a period of time."

@realbobcostas breaks down what separates MLB's best franchises ⚾️

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Jameis Winston explains why constantly being hard on yourself isn’t discipline if it eventually makes you your own worst enemy

“It’s great to challenge yourself. To push new limits. To go to different heights. And be tough on yourself.”

“But you’ve also got to give yourself some grace. You can’t be your worst enemy and your biggest fan.”

“I’m trying so much… I end up being my worst enemy.”

“We talk to ourselves more than anybody else talks to us. You’ve got to speak life into yourself… More than anybody else is going to speak life into you.”

“Somebody else cares about themselves more than they care about you. So if you’re down on yourself all the time… How is that going to make you feel?”

“Okay, I failed. I’m not the only person to fail. How do I get out of this? Who do I need to talk to?”

“You’ve got to lift yourself up. You’ve got to give yourself life.”

“Why do we give other people better advice than we give ourselves? We don’t listen to ourselves. We’re just reacting by default. We’re not being on purpose. We’re not being intentional.”

“All of us have those moments. But the ones that are able to look at those moments… Reflect on those moments… Build off those moments… And not let those moments destroy them… Those are the ones that end up being successful.”

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Curt Cignetti is spot on. 🎯

One bad apple can spoil the bunch. And ruin a culture.

Studies have proved it.

Is the coach or leaders job to address a bad apple head-on and early.

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Vince Young explains his parenting style and why he refuses to turn his son’s football career into an extension of his own

“I don’t get involved with the coaching stuff. I help out. I go throw the ball to him. Point out little small things that I feel like he can fix.”

“Me, I’m more so like loving him. ‘I’m proud of you, son.’ I’m a fan.”

“I’m going to watch my son, man. I’m just proud of him.”

“I didn’t have my dad around. He was in and out of jail. I had to depend on guys like TJ’s dad… And my other teammates’ dads… To tell me they were proud of me.”

“When I’m around my kids… I want them to know… ‘I love you.’ I’m not on your ass… Telling you what you can do better. I’m not yelling at you.”

“You’re going to make mistakes… But let’s fix it together.”

“Me and my son and daughter… We go to therapy together. They hear me talk to the therapist… And vent out what’s bothering me… Then he and she can feel comfortable doing the same thing.”

[BCSN @BCSNsports]

HS Football Schedule Preview series:
The Knights are set for year 3 under Josh Lindke - with a pair of GameDay Tailgate matchups on the schedule 👀
More on @SFSAthletics tonight on Sports Nightly.

[Dave Briggs @DBriggsBlade]

Briggs: Skubal deal is bad for Tigers, worse for fans who want baseball in 2027 https://t.co/GOJEZqKkBN via @toledonews

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Jimmy Johnson explains the "disease of me" and why success can be the downfall of any team or company

“The downfall of every great company… Country… Team… Whatever… Everybody in the organization is going to say… ‘What about me?’”

“‘I didn’t get enough praise.’ ‘I didn’t get enough accolades.’”

“Every secretary is going to want a raise.”

“Every scout is going to want a raise.”

“Every player is going to want a new contract.”

“That’s what you’re going to have to deal with.”

“The other thing you’ve got to deal with is human nature when you have success. People get to where they don’t work quite as hard. They get pretty comfortable with themselves.”

“It’s no fun for the guy at the top that is demanding. That has to filter down. From you… To the assistant coaches… To the star… To the secretary.”

“That’s why it’s so difficult for teams to stay at the top.”

“If they are aware of the problems, it’s a little easier to overcome. But that doesn’t eliminate them. Your goal is to be better than you were the year before.”

“All I ask from you is all you have. You give me everything you’ve got… I’ll never ask for more.”

[John Nowowiejski @jski3423]

@JordanStrack Enjoy baseball while you can .. pending strike /lockout is sure to happen when the labor agreement ends

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Sean McVay thinks players can immediately recognize when a leader is preaching “we not me” but privately making everything about himself:

“You’ve always talked about ‘we not me’… And now you’re not living the stuff that you’re trying to preach to the team.”

“People might not see it externally. But you know how you feel. Players know better than anybody… You can put on a smile… But they know if a dude is real or not.”

“They know if he believes what he’s saying in front of the team. There’s a consistency that earns that trust.”

“It’s a blessing, not a burden. It became more about… ‘What does this look like after all the things we’ve done?’ ‘I’m not winning games.’ You’re all out of whack.”

“When we do well… Other people get opportunities that they’re deserving of. That’s what’s really fulfilling.”

“You’re damn right we want to go get another one. But if that’s the only thing… Those are the things that got me a little bit out of whack.”

“Having a real thing that’s about people other than yourself… That’s when I’ve been at my best.”

“Sometimes you need to get humbled… To really reset yourself. I didn’t learn as much after we won in ’21… As I learned last year.”

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“If I have a guy that consistently cannot do his best, cannot be on time, cannot rub off positively on others, is uncoachable, he’s not going to be in my program,” Curt Cignetti

Every player gets to make their own choices as to who they want to be.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel just talking to each other is the most entertaining thing I’ve seen today. 😂

(📽️ @chargers)