STICK TOGETHER: So many of our industries are still male dominated, yet too often instead of women viewing each other as allies, we see each other as competitors. So, we throw each other under the bus and then back over each other, all while vying for the attention of our bosses. I’ll always remember […]
10 Tips Every Traveler Should Know
I spend a TON of time on airplanes. For a few years, when I was reporting on Thursday Night Football, Notre Dame and Football Night in America, I was traveling to three different States every week. I had to learn how to effectively use my time on a plane. Now, I often find myself wishing […]
The Most Misused Words in Sports
LeBron James recently butchered a common idiom to describe why he walked off the court and took himself out of a game against Atlanta. In the locker room afterward, he explained to reporters that he blew a “casket.” What he meant was that he blew a gasket, a common expression used to indicate one becoming […]
The ESPN Reporter That Should Be Getting The Attention
People have been asking me my take on the female reporter who was caught on tape insulting a tow company employee. I’ve kept my mouth shut for the most part, because I know in my 22-year career I’ve made a lot of mistakes, said things I wish I could take back and haven’t always treated […]
A Different Kind of Sideline Job
Young women ask me often for advice on how to find a job in sports media. The sideline job that I do gets a lot of exposure, but there are so many other opportunities to explore. I’ve met many talented kick-butt women in my industry. I’ve asked a number of them to share their stories. […]
3 things that will help you get a job in sports broadcasting
I’ve been asked at least a thousand times for advice on getting a job in sports broadcasting. So here it is… This part of my website and series of posts is dedicated to helping you get a job! GET AS MUCH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AS YOU CAN. The best way I know to do this is through […]
NFL Execs…An Important Message From The Late Maya Angelou
The late poet Maya Angelou has a famous quote that would help NFL Teams if they would only listen. “When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.” It’s human nature to think we can change people. Our spouses. Our parents. Our friends. Even our favorite football players. But ask any life […]
What Do The NBA Coaching Box and the Cockpit Have in Common? Nothing.
Dear Coach Blatt, Time out. Did I hear correctly that you compared your job as an NBA head coach to a fighter pilot? Why in the world would you say such a thing except to give graphic artists a field day, superimposing your face on every Top Gun photo they could find. Wait. You do […]