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ESPN CFB Analyst, Stanford Grad & Football/Baseball. Law School UC Berkeley, practicing business law. Tweets r my own & retweets r not endorsements.
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Thinking about and drawing strength & inspiration from
@StuartScott
as I tackle Day 2 of chemo this week.
#fightlikehell
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Hey cancer patients. I’m hanging out 4 treatment today & it reminded me: don’t let chemo & cancer stop us from enjoying, friends, family & holidays. I have a 🏋🏾♀️ & 🛍 after this. Do what u do! Merry Christmas!
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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Chemo done today. Crossfit done(deadlifts, hang power cleans, pull-ups & core). Not today cancer.
#fightlikehell
every single day.
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Report that Oklahoma is blocking transfer QB Austin Kendall from becoming eligible in 2019 as grad transfer at WVU, while Oklahoma pursues Jalen Hurts as a grad QB for 2019. Hey OU: Shame.Shame. Shame.
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Hey cancer patients: chemo day doesn't mean we stop living. Do what u do--workout; laugh; read; dance; see friends; catch a movie. Whatever makes ur day. Me? Upside of chemo is the steroids. Felt strong today! Does ESPN test 4 that? 😉
#fightlikehell
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Hey fellow cancer patients: chemo done for the day. Back to life/work/routine. Do what you do.
#fightlikehell
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Hey cancer patients & caregivers, thinking of you. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🙏🏾
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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@MarkJonesESPN
Why was he even looking at KD after the first T? Just walk away. Instead, he dared KD to say anything. Poor officiating.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Especially to my fellow cancer patients & caregivers. Keep fighting the good fight. Cancer’s days are numbered. Enjoy today!
#fightlikehell
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Hey, cancer patients: Do something on this beautiful day. Live it. Thinking about all of you.
#fightlikehell
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Hey cancer patients! Remember, don't let cancer or chemo win today or any day. Do what you do. I hate burpees (who doesn't), but I hate cancer & chemo more. Got in the burpees, front squats, pull-ups & chin-ups.
#fightlikehelleveryday
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Hey cancer patients, I’m thinking of you. Treatment yesterday so I know the grind—chemo, recovery, anxiety waiting 4 results. Some of u have that and/or radiation. Let’s still find the joy today—whatever that means to you. Greet today w/a smile.😊🙏🏾
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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Hey fellow cancer patients: I got a great reminder from a friend I want to share with you.
“It’s not about the years in your life. It’s about the life in your years. Own it. Dominate Life!”
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McKenzie Milton is the story of cfb this year. Done. No other candidates.
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Hey fellow cancer patients: I know chemo is draining, but stick with it routine afterwards—whatever that is. If u must, cut back a little (shorter walk, shorter workout, not as intense yoga) but stick with it. Mentally, you’ll be glad u did.
#nottodaycancer
#fightlikehell
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The next time a coach complains about NIL, tampering or the Transfer Portal, ask him/her about the tampering, money chasing and transferring by universities that led to the demise of the Pac12.
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Thinking of Mike Leach and his family and sending prayers. He’s such a big part of college football and a friend. Pull through this, Coach Leach.
Praying for Mike Leach. Most know how fond I am of him. His unique personality has been part of fabric of the game for the last couple of decades. We are pulling for him and his doctors.
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No football coach has ever been more successful at
@StanfordFball
than
@CoachDavidShaw
or embodied all that Stanford means more than
@CoachDavidShaw
. He’s been the conscience & voice of what CFB should be. College football will be worse off w/o
@CoachDavidShaw
.
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Chatted Saturday w/
@GopherFootball
holder Casey O’Brien. He’s more than a 4-time cancer survivor—he’s a teammate, student, son & friend. And a hero. Visits children w/cancer. Wears 14 bracelets sent by child cancer patients from all over the world.
#Nottodaycancer
#Fightlikehell
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My prediction of what the Committee does:
1. Michigan
2. Washington
3. Georgia
4. FSU (assuming FSU wins).
Can’t see the Committee moving 7th (Texas) & 8th (Bama) teams into top 4 & dropping previous
#1
UGA outside top 4. Those would be massive & unprecedented changes. 🤷🏽♂️
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Hey cancer patients, I’m thinking of you as I head to my chemo treatment. Some of you have that and/or radiation. Let’s still find the joy in this day—whatever that means to you. Greet today w/a smile.
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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Cancer sucks. And I hate 2020!
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43.
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Fellow cancer patients, thinking of you. Let’s turn the page and handle 2022! Happy New Year!
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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From Las Vegas tonight 7:30 pm pt espn, the Raiders’ stadium will be filled with BYU & Arizona fans. Dave Fleming,
@StormBuonantony
& I can’t wait. Welcome back, fans!
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College football off the field is a great soap opera right now.
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Elite schools. Lawyer. CFB Analyst. Doesn’t matter. I’m still a black man that has been harassed by police more times than I care 2 note. Can America fulfill its promise of equality? Today isn’t different from 50-60 years ago. But having my white friends speak up gives me hope.
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When I learned I had cancer, I was immediately shocked & nervous about how my family would react to the news. But people are stronger than we think. Thank you to my family, and particularly my wife, for continuing to be an invaluable support system.
#AmgenPartner
Caregiving for someone living with cancer can be a difficult job, especially if that person is your spouse. This National
#FamilyCaregiversMonth
, we hear from
@RodGilmore
on the significant role his wife played throughout his multiple myeloma journey.
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So that's what a chemo I-V drip looks like. 🤔 Yeah, well the workout is still happening today! Right cancer patients?
#fightlikehell
#doyourthing
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I don’t think the staffs at FIU v Arkansas will be happy to see our crew this week. 👀
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Bands honoring Mike Leach pregame of Illinois v Mississippi State coming up noon et/9pt espn2.
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27 college football deaths related to off season conditioning in the last 17 years. 0 in the NFL. Shame, NCAA. Shame.
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College Athletics will generate more than $3 Billion/year in TV fees starting in 2024 for its postseasons—more 💰 than ever. Just the postseason! But ncaa/universities have run to congress b/c of the NIL “threat” to their business. Please. 🙄
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#Not2daycancer
! Yup chemo's tuff 2day, but crossfit after was TOUGHER! (1) 5x5 back squats 70% max; & (2)15 min (full 15) sprint thru 30-20-10 reps (a) wall balls, (b) Am KB swings, (c) box jumps & (d) push presses.
#fightlikehell
#cancerpatients
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Hey fellow cancer patients: let's have another great week. Do what works for u--laugh, play, read, sleep, workout--whatever u need. Make it a great Thanksgiving Week.
#nottodaycancer
#fightlikehell
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Hey fellow cancer patients: great day to get that exercise, and it helps to have a friend (or daughter like mine in the pix) push you. Get it done and then enjoy this great Saturday!
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Whoa! Pregame banners already flying re Al Golden at Nebraska vs Miami 3:30et abc/espn2.
http://t.co/KkGGD4V2af
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#IStayHomeFor
Multiple Myeloma patients, caregivers and their families. Who do you
#StayHomeFor
?
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Stanford, cal & others left as scraps should ask themselves why they supported this model. They should ask Congress to overhaul all of it—pool TV money, revenue sharing 4 players, increased medical coverage, etc. Lead 4 a change!
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If you’re not moved by the voices of strong women of color like
@MariaTaylor
and
@minakimes
then reason, logic & passion don’t matter to you.
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Hey fellow cancer patients, I’m thinking of you. Let’s keep finding a little bit of joy each day—whatever it is for you. For me, it was a chat w/a good friend & a great workout.
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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That Orange Bowl matchup is 🔥! Bama v Oklahoma!Tua v Kyler! Can’t wait!
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You are an amazing young man. Lucky to have met you. Look forward to seeing you again this season. Thank you!
Honored to have met
@RodGilmore
during
@outbackbowl
week. Praying for your complete healing Mr. Gilmore!
#GodCan
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How has cancer impacted your life? Let's wipe out cancer. Here's my story.
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Goodbye Pac12. It didn’t have to end & shouldn’t have ended, but it’s done. 😢😡
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$2.5 Million/yr for an assistant coach. At a public university. Amateur sports.
LSU is guaranteeing a defensive coordinator $10 million dollars. That is insane. Just insane. What a mismanaged athletic department.
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Hey friends, just a reminder to get that annual physical if you haven’t done so. Important stuff. Had I not done it, my cancer would have been discovered too late. Let’s give ourselves a chance to fight.
#fightlikehell
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My cancer patients:
#nottodaycancer
. Do whatever u need. Me? post-chemo crossfit: squats/alt dumbbell press; then every minute on the minute (12 min) burn (1st min KB snatches (10) & box jumps (10); 2nd min AM KB (10) + 10 burpees; 3rd min 1 min cardio.
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Agreed. NFL insisted city get A's out of the way 4 Raiders. Tough to do & city/county can't afford 2 stadiums (still owe $85mm 4 last deal).
Are you aware of the financial crisis Oakland is in? And they mortgaged their future before to get them back. I don't blame the city at all.
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It wasn’t just the chant. It was also the tunnel. Dark! Couldn’t see UW behind you—just heard the chant. Pretty wild.
Say Who?
Every UW player since the late 1970s knows the rest.
Tracing the origins, reliving the history and telling some stories about a hallowed chant at Washington.
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Hey fellow cancer patients: a good sweat and a good laugh makes for a pretty good day.
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
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Hey fellow cancer patients: Thinking of you. Lots going on, but don’t forget to take care of yourself. Find some joy today—read, run, relax, chat w/a friend or whatever. And
#fightlikehell
& say
#nottodaycancer
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@GottliebShow
Moreover, the image of a 51 year old White man berating a young Black man so publicly rubs a lot of us the wrong way. Especially w/all the racial injustice. Bad optics. U can deliver the lesson w/o flexing your power & control. It did not make Black parents I know happy.
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Proud to spread this message about Multiple Myeloma along with
@DaveWinfieldHOF
and Don Baylor, Jr.
Today we announced
@RodGilmore
joined Amgen’s
#MyelomaMVP
team to help patients communicate with their doctors and develop a personal plan for managing
#multiplemyeloma
. Click on link below to learn more.
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Waiting for NCAA & media to call realignment the “Wild Wild West” like they do NIL. Today, university LEADERS at FSU publicly threatened to breach the contract it voluntarily signed w/the ACC if its partners refuse to give FSU more money. That’s wild!!
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So keep taking shots @ the ridiculously talented and smart black woman. Means nothing. She’s stronger & tougher than you know. Keep doing your thing
@MariaTaylor
we got u!
Because I PLAYED basketball...I COVER the league. And I DESERVE everything I’ve worked hard for.
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@MariaTaylor
I know you’re too strong to let this trash affect you. Keep being the Queen and Star that you are. We’ve got your back.
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Wonderful day at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 5k walk/run in SF to raise money to fight cancer. Lots of patients attended--"Living Proof" you can
#fightlikehell
. Thanks MMRF!
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So the problem w/NFL OT? We never got to see Aaron Rodgers in OT. Coin decided that. And that's ok????
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Students should get free tickets to college football games.
#Badgers
AD Barry Alvarez tells athletic board officials will look at improving student attendance for football.
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Further proof that college athletes are treated as 2nd class citizens. New TX NIL law REQUIRES them to take classes re financial literacy & life skills. No such REQUIREMENT for any other student to use NIL. Paternalistic much 4 certain players? 🤔
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Early detection is so important!!
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
Early detection played a critical role in football analyst
@RodGilmore
’s diagnosis of
#MultipleMyeloma
, teaching him the importance of routine checkups. Learn from Rod how creating and sticking to a care plan can impact your health for the better.
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
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We participated in the
@themmrf
virtual SF 5k walk/run today
#MMRF5K
.
#fightlikehell
#nottodaycancer
. Keep fighting cancer patients!!
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👇🏽 so proud of
@MariaTaylor
The goal is to always lift as I climb. To give the next woman a path to follow and an open door to walk into with her head held high.
Thank you
@allysonfelix
for the kind words when you’re an inspiration for many yourself. Thank you
@TIME
for this amazing honor 💛
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Stanford player finishes 2nd again.
#WildCaff
isn't done yet...
Derrick Henry 1,832 points, Christian McCaffrey 1,539 points, Deshaun Watson 1,165 points, Baker Mayfield 334 points
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@DariusJButler
Yup. Was there & he didn’t want to throw it. He’d finished, but some scouts requested it to see his arm strength. He rolled his eyes & then let it fly—into the wind!
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We’re watching a cancer patient
#fightlikehell
and say
#nottodaycancer
!
Washington's Head Coach Ron Rivera, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, got a planned IV at halftime in order to make sure he could continue in the 2nd half. Then got his first W as Washington’s HC.
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Texas State Quarterback Brady McBride will miss today’s game w/UTSA due to compliance w/Covid-19 protocol. Tyler Vitt, who missed last week’s game due to compliance w/Covid-19 protocol, will start. ESPN2 3:30et
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Thank you college football. Such great drama and storylines. Can't wait for 2018!
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@JoeTessESPN
@JayBilas
This is typical, non-sensical NCAA action. Coaches & assistant coaches leave and face their former team the next year all the time. And they know more secrets than players. Stop punishing players for transferring. Let him play.
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Happy Valentines Day cancer patients & caregivers! Do your thing & enjoy the day.
#fightlikehell
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A waste of $100 Million. Where are the calls for “guardrails” on these absurd coaching contracts? “Guardrails” are only needed for players? How absurd.
A&M's eating a $76 MILLON buyout to dump Jimbo. “It’s Year 6. What is Fisher going to do now that’ll convince anyone at this point that he can lead them to a national title? What’s another 8-4 gonna prove?”
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@RealBobBowlsby
@Big12Conference
I have great confidence & respect for you
@RealBobBowlsby
. We should be past the point where a school or coach blocks a player from going anywhere he chooses or being eligible to play—particularly a grad transfer.
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Terrific guy. Terrific broadcaster. Terrific colleague. Congrats on an incredible career, Mike.
Salute to pxp voice Mike Patrick who's retiring from ESPN after 36 yrs. He called so many big college events and Sun Night Football NFL games (1987-2005) for us.
@ESPN_ReceDavis
voices a tribute that will air today.
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ESPY's start shortly. Support the V Foundation and Cancer Research if you can. Cancer's days are numbered.
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@danorlovsky7
@dpattr
@dallascowboys
@RamsNFL
@danorlovsky7
is right. You don’t want your DB chasing a shallow cross—impossible to cover. That’s why you play it “in & out” (or called “banjo”). Great job by the DBs.
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John Lewis. We were lucky to have his leadership and work. Not many giants left. 🙏🏾
Farewell, sir.
You did, indeed, fight the good fight and get into a lot of good trouble.
You served God and humanity well.
Thank you.
Take your rest.
#JohnLewis
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Yup. Nothing like when Musberger seeks you out to tell you he likes your work. "Really?!" I pinched myself to make sure it wasn't a dream.
My first few years at ESPN,Musburger always called me to ask how I was doing. I was 28 years old learning from the best in the business.
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As my pal
@AndrewBrandt
would say, that’s winning in the business of (amateur) sports.
Will Muschamp is going to end his career collecting $21 million in buyout money from SEC schools. Legendary.
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Required viewing 👇🏾
"You can't relate to that if you're white, but you can listen and you can try to help. Because this is not okay."
Kirk Herbstreit getting emotional on College Gameday.
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