WHO'S LAUGHING NOW?

Check out this cool story about Garrett Gilkey, a kid who was once bullied but now will hear his name called in the upcoming NFL Draft in April, linked here

TOM IZZO ON PAYING THE PRICE

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It's March Madness, and is there is a better coach right now in college basketball during this time of year than Michigan State's Tom Izzo?  Here's a great quote from Coach Izzo from Jay Bilas' new book:  "They talk about what they want.  But to be the best, you have to pay the price to be the best.  And you have to be willing to pay the price every day.  It isn't easy, but it is absolutely worth it."

MIKE HART AND GONZAGA

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Reading and hearing about athletes like Mike Hart of the Gonzaga Bulldogs never gets old.  Check out two articles about this inspirational player linked here and here

THE CHEMISTRY OF IOWA BASKETBALL

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Read this great article from Iowa City Press-Citizen writer Pat Harty, about the team chemistry of the Iowa men's basketball team linked here

LE MARS GIRLS BASKETBALL BANQUET

2013 senior players and managers

It was a great night at LCHS last night as we honored all of the girls basketball players, parents, and contributors for a fantastic 2012-13 season.  In the picture above, you will see the senior players and managers...thank you seniors for all of your contributions to the program, the school, and the community!

DICK VITALE

It's March Madness, and basketball junkie/announcer Dick Vitale is synonymous with this time of year in college hoops.  Take the time to read this great article on "Dickie V" linked here

JIM CREWS AND THE ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS

AP photo

The Sporting News recently named its 2012-13 NCAA men's basketball coach of the year:  Jim Crews.  Check out this cool story about Jim Crews and his St. Louis Billikens here

THE PROCESS IS WHAT COUNTS

Fall in love with the process:  link

DOES EARLY SPECIALIZATION IN SPORTS HELP?

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The issue of specialization in sports at an early age is a hot topic in athletics in America.  To read more on this topic, including an interesting video interview with Blake Griffin, check out this insightful and thought-provoking blog entry, linked here.

FIRST WOMAN TO TRY OUT FOR THE NFL

To hear about the story of the first woman to try out for the NFL, click on the link here.

JAMES HARDEN AND THE FREE THROW RITUAL

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Free throw shooters need a ritual, no matter what the ritual might be.  Check out James Harden's routine, even if he is shooting technical shots at the line.  The link to the video is here.

THE WORK ETHIC OF KOBE BRYANT

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Check out this cool story about Kobe Bryant and his famed work ethic, linked here.