I donate my time as an advisor to a small D3 school, and on Friday we were in a Webex meeting with some of the Board members and their AD. One of the Board members called "Dr" Mark Emmert a visionary and a genius around how the NCAA has handled all the issues around college sports - COVID, NIL, transfers, academic mission, etc. We were muted during hat part of the meeting, but when we were allowed to speak I was curious about the specifics on Emmert. A couple of them had attended some NCAA meeting in January, and were "blown away", but the answer was visionary and genius.
My first reaction is that I cannot think of anything he has done on any of these issues. Actually, the NCAA seems to be irrelevant, and not even doing the job they are hired. Also, you can be a visionary on any area, but that does no make you a genius - few if any qualify there. Star Trek, the Jetsons, etc = could be called visionary, but does not make anyone a genius. A high portion of the population can imagine and dream and idea, and even try and execute it, but do not overcome the obstacles to achieve the vision. Many "future thinkers" in the 1960's said we would have robots looking like people doing our work and life on the moon by the year 2000. In any case, I am not sure that Emmert would even qualify as a visionary let alone a genius. I asked the group what they heard in the way of the NCAA enforcing their own rules.......crickets.
Hey blion, here's a few more jokes:
A little girl goes to the barber shop with her father. She stands next to the barber's chair eating a snack cake, while her dad gets his hair cut. The barber says to her, "Sweetheart, you're gonna get hair on your Twinkie." She says, "Yes, I know, and I'm gonna get boobs, too."
What does the Starship Enterprise have in common with a roll of toilet paper?
They both fight Klingons.
Three things that cannot be easily hidden: The Sun, the Moon, and the Truth.
The following are 2 Simple Truths, 5 Rules of Life, and 3 Bonus Rules:
SIMPLE TRUTH 1:
Lovers help each other undress before sex.
However, after sex, they always dress on their own.
Moral of the story -- In life, no one helps you once you're screwed.
6SIMPLE TRUTH 2:
When a woman is pregnant, all her friends touch her tummy and say, "Congratulations."
But none go up to the man, touch his penis and say, "Good Job."
Moral of the story -- Hard work is rarely appreciated.
FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER IN LIFE:
1. Money can't buy happiness - but it's far more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle.
2. Forgive your enemy - but remember the *******'s name.
3. If you help someone when they're in trouble - they will remember you when they're in trouble again.
4. Alcohol does not solve any problems - but then, neither does milk.
5. Many people are alive only because it's illegal to shoot them.
BONUS RULES:
1. Condoms do not guarantee safe sex! A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman's husband.
2. I think all politicians should wear uniforms. You know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors.
3. Also, all politicians should serve only two terms -- one in office and one in prison.
This was a public service announcement. No need to thank me.
Happy New Year * 2022!
Happiness is an inside job
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Penn State Football Players Unable To Participate In THON Program Saturday
Morton Lin
By
Nathaniel Pinskey
2/16/18 8:50 pm
Update 9:25 p.m.: Members of the team are still able to participate in Athlete Hour with THON children and the annual THON Pep Rally, but will not be present for the THON Explorers program, tour of the Lasch Building, or media availability opportunities.
Original story: Mark Emmert and the NCAA are back at it again. Penn State football was informed this afternoon that its student-athletes are not permitted to participate in the THON event at the Lasch Building, nor conduct any media interviews Saturday afternoon. The team traditionally holds competitions for THON children during
Athlete Hour after a THON Explorers tour of the Lasch Building.
Although THON is a charitable activity event, it is still considered a team activity. The NCAA Time Management regulations require student-athletes to have a certain amount of time off, which means the football players will be unable to spend time with the THON families like they have in previous years.
Former Penn State players will still be able to participate in THON event at Lasch. Jesse James, Nate Stupar, Anthony Zettel, and Matt Zanellato, among other lettermen will be in attendance.
Other sports teams will still be a part of THON weekend. The athletes will compete in the pep rally Saturday night, showcasing their dance moves in hopes of winning the support of the dancers and crowd
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