Ray Cole
@raycoletv
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Husband. Dad x 3. Papa x 6! TV Exec (retired). Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. Iowa Business Hall of Fame. Gov Ray Pillar of Character honoree. Author/Speaker.
Des Moines, IA
Joined March 2013
"Not only does Ray have many stories from his experiences, he’s also compiled an amazing compendium of lessons on leadership, perseverance and kindness. ‘Hangin’ with Winners’ is a testament to the power all of us have…to positively impact the lives of others.” ~Bob Iger, Disney
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The affable @michaeleaves is also celebrating a birthday this weekend. His fundraising tribute to the late Stuart Scott exemplifies the kind of person Michael is. #ScoopsForStu
In honor of what would have been Stuart Scott's 60th birthday this weekend, we are trying to raise $60,000 for his #cancer research fund through @TheVFoundation!. Please consider a donation and a share! 🙏🏾 .
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“Donald Trump wants to stage a UFC fight on the White House lawn. The last time he staged a fight in D.C., Mike Pence almost died.”. Host @Shanemgillis best.joke of the night at tonight’s #ESPYS. However, his Caitlin Clark jokes missed the mark.
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“Coach (Corso), who only asked ESPN for a chance, nothing else, got the job. Then he became a sportscasting revelation. Best of all, he became my mentor, my friend, my second father.”. Looking forward to Tuesday’s release of “Out of the Pocket” by @KirkHerbstreit with @wojespn.
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Word has it that the retiring Lee Corso will be feted during the @ESPYS broadcast tomorrow night at 8|7c on @ABCNetwork. His @CollegeGameDay teammates @KirkHerbstreit and @DesmondHoward will be on hand for what is sure to a special moment.
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RT @DickieV: My motivational tip of the day ! In pursuing your goals you must TRUST yourself . @jksports @ESPNPR @WSB_Speakers @rayc….
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Returned home from Sioux Falls SD where it was my privilege and pleasure to deliver the keynote address at “Strides” … a corporate retreat for the talented, ENTHUSIASTIC and (especially) fun employees of @flynnwright84. #Winners . Here are a few of the slides from today’s deck:
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Lots to ponder in the responses to a recent @ron_fournier column in which he asked, “Are you proud to be an American?” This one stood out: “I'm patriotic, but not nationalistic.”.
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The book from @cbrennansports drops tomorrow … finally! Check out the excerpt via @cnnsport below with the backstory to the Women’s National Basketball Players Association’s ill-advised statement during last year’s playoffs … it is nothing less than jaw dropping.
Inside Christine Brennan’s controversial WNBA moment with Caitlin Clark and her playoff opponent.
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Having completed his rescue training just six months earlier, 26-year-old @USCG Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan was on his first official mission when called to respond to the flooding at Camp Mystic where he helped guide groups of 10-15 campers/adults to safety … 165 people in all.
“I had about 200 kids — scared, cold, and terrified. Probably the worst day of their lives.”. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskin shares how he helped save 165 people during the devastating Texas floods at Camp Mystic.
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The on and off “mic’d up” conversation between @karlravechespn (pic’d) and @MasynWinn throughout the bottom of the 3rd inning was awesome.
"Imagine getting picked off while mic'd up.". Masyn Winn on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball 😂. 📺: ESPN
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Just under 200 of the nation’s top 250 junior tennis players are in Plantation, FL for the @usta Level 1: Girls' 14 National Clay Court Championships. We’re thrilled that our granddaughter Addison (circled, front and center) is among them!
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This may well be the BEST thing you’ll see on this #4thofJuly ….
Every year, 600 of the best high school singers from across Kentucky come together for a national anthem performance in a hotel atrium, wowing the other guests. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road with the stunning display of patriotism.
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Drops next Tuesday, July 8th …
Thanks to @dianermacedo for the great conversation about ON HER GAME, my book about Caitlin Clark, on @ABCNewsLive today. @ScribnerBooks
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“What (Caitlin Clark) has done to help the @WNBA has been unbelievable. Think about it. PR excitement. Ticket sales. TV Ratings and interest. Salary increases. More charter flights than the past. Plus, she is so exciting to watch.” ~@DickieV
frontofficesports.com
ESPN's Dick Vitale told FOS he perceives 'lots of jealousy' from other WNBA players toward Clark. He's not alone.
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“Cart paths? Where we're going, we don't need cart paths.” 😎. “Back to the Future" debuted in theatres 40 years today (7/3/85). Starring @realmikefox & Christopher Lloyd, it was the highest grossing film of 1985. #ClassicMovie. cc: @MichaelJFoxOrg
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RT @DickieV: My motivational tip of the day - today have the desire to be better than yesterday- do that daily & that is a formula for SUCC….
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RT @DickieV: It is ABSURD the way that a # of players in the @WNBA have treated @CaitlinClark22 !So sad but I bet they love the CHARTER F….
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RT @DickieV: Get the latest book from @cbrennansports about the impact of @CaitlinClark22 to the @WNBA ! Instead of all the ENVY displ….
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America has never seen an athlete quite like Caitlin Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV ratings, she has riveted the nation with her famous logo threes and thrilling passes and...
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