Another pair of beautiful tributes. Thanks, David! I remember reading about Mackey in The Sports Gene, but it's so insightful to hear this extra background. And I respect your effort to capture his complexity – I feel like there's a tendency to only focus on the good in remembrances, so kudos to you for avoiding that here. As far as Mike Leach, what a character. I had a hoot watching every video you linked to. He must have been so fun to cover as a reporter.
I couldn't help but ask: are your travels usually as adventurous as camping in (very) sub-freezing temperatures??
I've so enjoyed these remembrances, David. You know I'm a long time fan of the ideas you posit and the thinking behind them, but these posts really highlight what a master storyteller you are. Thanks so much for sharing these inspiring and heart warming moments with us.
Thanks once more David for sharing the Mike "Be a Pirate" Leach post. I'll add below the link here of Hal Mumme's tribute at Mike's memorial, the origin story of the Be a Pirate! Also, for your subscribers, and begging your patience, S.C. Gwynne's incomparable "Perfect Pass, a truly wonderful and edifying read.
Year-End Remembrances Part 2: Lance Mackey and Mike Leach
These pieces have been so delightful to read. Thank you for sharing. The Leach video was really captivating.
Another pair of beautiful tributes. Thanks, David! I remember reading about Mackey in The Sports Gene, but it's so insightful to hear this extra background. And I respect your effort to capture his complexity – I feel like there's a tendency to only focus on the good in remembrances, so kudos to you for avoiding that here. As far as Mike Leach, what a character. I had a hoot watching every video you linked to. He must have been so fun to cover as a reporter.
I couldn't help but ask: are your travels usually as adventurous as camping in (very) sub-freezing temperatures??
I've so enjoyed these remembrances, David. You know I'm a long time fan of the ideas you posit and the thinking behind them, but these posts really highlight what a master storyteller you are. Thanks so much for sharing these inspiring and heart warming moments with us.
Thanks once more David for sharing the Mike "Be a Pirate" Leach post. I'll add below the link here of Hal Mumme's tribute at Mike's memorial, the origin story of the Be a Pirate! Also, for your subscribers, and begging your patience, S.C. Gwynne's incomparable "Perfect Pass, a truly wonderful and edifying read.
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