Father of 5, married a redhead. God/Family/USA, Chocolate, Movies and music. Volleyball coach 30 years in HS/College/Pro. Looking for the next big thing.
Heber, UT
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Brent Martindale retweeted
A half a dozen clearly inebriated Wisconsin dudes sat behind us at the game on Saturday.
They cheered on their Badgers, tried and mostly succeeded in keeping their language in check knowing young kids were around (welcome to a BYU game, boys), while occasionally making PG-13 jokes about the Church when BYU was cooking. The cheering was boisterous (and often hilarious) as the game went back and forth.
One guy tapped me on the shoulder mid-second half. “Hey, BYU. All the best, man. May the best team win. No hard feelings either way.”
BYU won in dramatic fashion and I’m sure the Wisconsin dudes were disappointed. As we walked down the steps to leave, I wanted to make sure that they knew I appreciated the effort they made and the class they demonstrated, all without making like I was gloating about the win. I looked back, gave them a thumbs up, and congratulated them on a great comeback, and wished them safe travels. To a man, they all returned the gesture.
Then, a few minutes later on the concourse, they asked me to take a group picture for them. We had a nice convo and left having both enjoyed a great game in rows 13 and 14.
These guys were great ambassadors of the state and university of Wisconsin. And on account of the BYU fans I spoke with, I wasn’t alone in coming away with nothing but good things to say about Badger fans. Sport, though the final result is a binary, can bring people together in gratifying ways. Next time around, when BYU isn’t the opponent, I’ll be cheering On Wisconsin.
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A FINISH YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE! 😱
ALEX SEDRICK LEADS TEAM USA TO THE FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC RUGBY SEVENS MEDAL FOR THE UNITED STATES ON THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME! 🥉 #ParisOlympics
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If you only watch one video today, watch this video. Chills.
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I just entered to win a Family 4-Pack of 2-Day, 1-Park per day tickets to the Disneyland Resort! ul.ink/1HQ2V-KDYD11_t
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This a problem in Utah? “I was going the speed limit in the left lane?”
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My son makes a Christmas music calendar for each day of December, and this year’s is now available. It is becoming a great family tradition. It is available for anyone to enjoy.
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Brent Martindale retweeted
On this Day in Hill Valley History: October 26, 1985: Doc is shot, Marty is chased by the Libyans, guns it to 88mph, and travels back in time!
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Spreading happy stories.
“WOW okay so the most amazing thing just happened to me and I can’t help but share it with the world. American Airlines instituted a new policy where you have to pay to take a carry-on onto the plane.
Which is ridiculous but off topic.
I consolidate my bags into one and they measure it and say it’s just a little too big. They proceed to charge me $50, except they only take credit card, no cash. Since I just got back from Europe all my cards are being declined as Chase doesn’t know I’m back.
They tell me that I’m going to have to miss the flight and head back to the ticket counter to pay down there. I’m pleading, devastated after a long day of travel. Then, this man walks up and says, “How much is it?” They tell him $50 and he says “I got it.”
I’m astonished and tell him it’s fine not to worry and he hands the lady his card as the American Airlines employees stand in silence shocked by this man’s generosity. They swipe the card and he tells me to have a great flight and hop on board.
I’m crying as I write this and as I board the flight. This man was an angel. I stop him as he’s sitting in first class and try to give him my money but he just shook me off and told me to pay it forward.
My heart is so happy. There are good people in this world.
Be that person for someone because I know after this I sure will be.” 💕
Update: It was NFL player, Jermaine Gresham.”
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