The Great Scott 2.0
Monday, July 14, 2014
Golf, Pizza for a good cause... Panter Family Adoption Benefits
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Dealing with emotions of Moore tornado from afar
Josh and Britney's house, looking up the driveway. |
Sunday, July 29, 2012
My thoughts on "Chick-fil-A Crusades"...time to move on
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Nighttime twister devastates my hometown
Photo via News9.com |
#WWTornado2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Petrino fired as top Hog; praises go to Long
Photo via ArkansasRazorbacks.com of athletic director Jeff Long during his on Tuesday evening. |
Here is a link to Petrino's statement following his termination. PETRINO'S STATEMENT
Monday, April 2, 2012
What I (want to) do...athletic communications
Now that our lives are returning to “normal,” I am starting to think more and more about my career. As most of you know, there have been many up’s and down’s along the way in my “professional” life since I graduated with my undergrad. I have applied for all kinds of positions in different types of companies and at several different universities. I have been in situations that I loved but it didn’t work out, and in situations that I couldn’t get out of quick enough.
Recently, in an interview for a part time job, I was asked the question, “where do you see yourself in five years?” Thank God I didn’t say what came to mind when I was asked that. But it really got me thinking about where I really wanted to be.
Of course I really don’t know where, as in location, but I know I want to be serving a college/university as an athletic communicator. Early in my college career when I got an opportunity to help out during football games, I became fascinated with the role these individuals play in college athletics.
About a year ago, I had someone tell me that the only reason I was a sports information director was because I wasn’t good enough to be an athlete. Even though this person was trying to insult me, I find it as a source of pride (despite it actually bothering me a little). As a sports fan who has never really been skilled at a particular sport, I realized this was my opportunity to serve, and make my staple in athletics.
Athletic communications is more than being a sports fan though; it’s about the student-athletes, coaches and the institutions. Many of the student-athletes would not receive some of the awards they receive if there wasn’t an athletic communicator behind the scenes nominated them (many times for the coaches). It is about recognizing the accomplishments of the athletes, coaches and teams.
I understand that I may not be able to hang with 99% of the participants of college athletics, but I love what I do behind the scenes, despite the stress sometimes. Ha!
I may not get recognized for being the guy that updates the website in a timely manner after the game with a score and recap, or the reason the stats are at least mostly accurate, but the joy some student-athletes get when they are recognized makes it all worth it.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Divided We Fall...
Over the past year and a half, I have become increasing frustrated with life. However, within that frustration, I am seeing myself in a whole new light. I feel like I have matured both as a man, husband and father (even though that may sound strange as you continue reading).
One of the popular issues in social justice circles right now is that of bullying. There are folks from all walks of life that are pushing for better awareness, rightfully so, of the issue. But many of those same people are also bullies when it comes to their ideals. We have become a culture that tries to verbally, psychologically and sometimes politically bully people by forcing our views and opinions on the opposing faction (I hope you picked up on the fact that I was trying to use faction as a negative word).
The issue here isn’t that of bullying, but that we have become a culture where we could careless if we are getting along with people who think, act, or worship differently than us. Whether it is religion (including interfaith conflicts), politics, sports, etc., we trying to do our best to tear the other side down, make the feel terrible, and maybe they will come to our side (our is figurative, of course). Everything has become a fight (i.e. Tim Tebow, who crosses both the religious and sports realms).
This is where my “maturity” will come into question with a lot of people. For some reason, which some psychologist could probably give me an answer for, I have become a person who basically carries the world’s problems in a backpack that is draped around my shoulders. If you aren’t picking up on the “image” I’m describing…I feel like I’m carrying a lot of heavy crap.
All of this, combined with other personal issues I have dealt with over the past several years, have contributed with, what I believe, have minor bouts of depression (I’m apparently not strong enough to be mature).
Laying it out
My wish is that we would be a little more conscience of others ideals and feelings. Yes, I’m talking about feelings, and not hurting them. I don’t know how many times I have kept from giving an opinion or making a statement, because I was to concerned with how people would react.
My porn addiction is a perfect example of what I am getting at. There have been many times that I have wanted to openly talk about my struggles with pornography, but was to afraid of how people would feel about this. I have seen many comments on various social media platforms that try discounting the issue of pornography. They have made snide and skeptical comments about the real issue.
I truly believe there are people who just enjoy trying to bully their opinion onto other people, and that goes for debating what I know for a fact is a real problem; porn addiction.
So let me just lay out a lot of issues, and where I stand on them. Many have changed over the years, past few months and even weeks. (NOTE: I am a white, protestant Christ follower, registered Republican).
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The next portion of this blog was intended to be and outlet of giving my opinions, which wouldn’t have agreed with my conservative or liberal, religious or political, Tebow or Non-Tebow friends. However, after talking to my beautiful wife, it shouldn’t really matter what my opinions are on certain issues. More than likely, it will ultimately incite more conflict with people disagreeing with me.
I respect our President, even though I disagree with him. I respect the governor of Oklahoma even though I disagree that she didn’t attended the President’s appearance because she had “family” plans. I respect many of the Tebow haters who try to argue with me with points that I have always agreed with (quarterback numbers) and is a completely different reason why I pull for the guy.
All I ask is that you respect people with opposing viewpoints. Please, don’t try to cause an argument, even if you don’t agree with someone who simply wants to give his or her opinion (attention social media users).
"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." - 1st Peter 2:17 (NIV, 1984)
Look back at American history, and you will see that our country was not founded on “Christianity,” but the idea that we can have different ideals, and be free from tyranny. Those seeking religious freedom were able to stand those seeking land and business opportunity for a common goal. UNITED WE STAND…
I believe we are moving away from that as a society, and that may be what ultimately brings our great nation to its knees. DIVIDED WE FALL…