Podcast appearances and mentions of Denny Crum

The guys go freestyle for the first time all season long as Scott, Bill and Marc talk about a range of topics including the 1974 college basketball season that is about to tip off with Denny Crum's Louisville Cardinals the pre-season choice to win it all led by Junior Bridgeman. Bridgeman would go on to have a fine NBA career but did you know that in 2016, according to Forbes magazine, he was the 4th most wealthy retired athlete behind only Jordan, Beckham and Arnold Palmer? Tune in to see what made Bridgeman's net worth sore to close to a billion dollars. Elsewhere, NC State won it all shocking UCLA in the Finals and have the high-flying superstar David Thompson returning as well as Past Our Prime guest Monty Towe (4/2/24) but are without their big man Tom Burleson? Will they be able to get through the ACC and defend their title? And what about those Bruins? No more Walton as he's a Trailblazer now. What will the Wizard do for what turned into his final act? In college football, unlike present day times, Ohio State owned Michigan and beat them 12-10 behind 4 field goals from Tom Klaban, a walk on kicker who fled the Iron Curtain with his family under gunfire to become a hero in Columbus. And in the NFL, the Raiders are being led by two geniuses... Al Davis and John Madden. But will they ever get over the hump and put it all together? Lots to talk about for the week of 12/2/74 and that's what we do here on the POP podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and get a glimpse of what the sports world was talking about 50 years ago each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textn this episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Rally House Studios, Jeremy is joined in studio by Shawn and Joe, and via restream by special guest Cardinal great Luke Whitehead to discuss Cardinal Athletics!On this basketball-centric episode, Luke & the guys discuss what Luke's been up to, his foray into coaching, his thoughts on Pat Kelsey & the new staff, what he thinks of this year's team, & how Coach Kelsey compares to his Hall of Fame former coaches Denny Crum & Rick Pitino. They also recap Monday's monster win & preview tomorrow's matchup with 12th-ranked Tennessee. Of course, there's the usual shenanigans. Another can't miss episode!Follow us on Twitter:@CardSportZone@Jeremy_CSZ@lvilleshawn@baseboy124@DPence_@joewahman526@WesB_42@WesKeyes_CSZ@IamthehiggyFollow our sponsors on Twitter:@RallyHouse@FitnessMarketKY@course_crew@FourPegsBeer@MossyOak@Shoot360Lou@CherryPickinGds#PlanetFitnessSupport the show

Exploring Faith: Deconstruction, Atheism, and Honest Dialogue In this episode of the 'Divinely Uninspired' podcast, the hosts dive into a mix of light-hearted and profound topics. They start with discussions on the 2024 Olympics highlights, Snoop Dogg's popularity, and humorous cultural moments. Transitioning to deeper themes, the conversation explores the arguments of well-known atheists like Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Richard Dawkins, alongside personal journeys of deconstructing and reconstructing faith. The hosts share their struggles and experiences balancing science and religion, emphasizing the value of honest dialogue and understanding over winning debates. The episode underscores the complexities of religious belief, the impact of cultural narratives, and the importance of admitting 'I don't know.' The discussion also highlights the significance of fostering relationships through open conversations about faith and ends with a teaser for next week's state fair. 00:00 Introduction and Olympic Theme Discussion 00:26 Winter Olympics Favorites 01:25 USA's Olympic Performance 02:01 University of Kentucky's Olympic Success 02:51 Artistic Swimming and Other Olympic Sports 03:51 Snoop Dogg and Celebrity Appearances 07:14 Check Engine Light Debate 08:06 Gas Stations and Fuel Preferences 12:49 Arguments and Winning Conversations 15:00 Denny Crum's Headstone Hijacking 20:55 Breakdancing in the Olympics 24:04 Upcoming Olympic Sports 25:45 Car Dome Light Myth 26:52 Unexpected Car Troubles 27:08 Childhood Lies and Myths 28:24 Restaurant Rules and Parenting Tricks 29:00 Cultural Differences in Eating Habits 29:30 The Truth About Boneless Wings 30:05 Lies We Tell Our Kids 37:13 Deconstructing Faith and Atheism 57:29 The Debate Between Science and Religion 58:57 The Importance of Honest Conversations 01:07:28 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements

Overcoming setbacks in law school is something our next guest is very familiar with. Judge Derwin L. Webb is the first African-American male Family Court Judge in the history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. A first-generation attorney, Webb was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but later moved to Louisville where he has lived for more than twenty-five years. A former standout basketball player at the University of Louisville for Hall of Fame basketball coach Denny Crum, Webb was a captain his senior year, and earned the respect of his peers both on and off the basketball court. As an undergraduate, he was elected as a senator in the Student Government Association. In this role he represented the interests of the student population and discovered the importance of public service. He joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. After receiving his B.S. in Political Science, he attended the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Upon graduation, he began his legal career with the prestigious law firm, Stites & Harbison, where he learned all aspects of business and corporate law. He then returned to his alma mater to work as an Assistant Athletic Director where he supported the athletic department in areas of compliance, academics, and diversity. He was appointed by the president to serve on the University's Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality, the president's chief policy advisor on issues of diversity. He also served on numerous non-profit boards dedicated to improving the lives of individuals within the Kentuckiana region. This work earned Derwin the Business First “Forty Under Forty” Award for outstanding Louisville young professionals. In episode 478 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like being bussed to other districts for school as a kid, how we can solve the gun violence in this country, why he decided to play basketball for the University of Louisville, why he's the only player who had to pay admission to his own basketball game, why he joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., how he was able to overcome the setbacks at law school, why his road to becoming a judge wasn't easy either, what it is like to be the first African-American man to serve as judge in Louisville's Family Court, and what is The Chronicles of the Traveling Bookbag Tour. Enjoy!

3-2-2024 Passed Ball Show. John spends this program talking about how the Heisman Trophy Trust and the NCAA should return the 2005 Heisman Trophy back to Reggie Bush. With the NIL's insuring college football players will be compensated, it is a joke that neither Heisman, nor NCAA have changed their ruling. Johnny Manziel did a solid job speaking out and his future of not attending Heisman presentations should be a staple among living Heisman Award winners. John calls out to all the past winners to join Manziel with the hopes Bush will get his award back. During today's #savingsportshistory segment, John talks about the "newly" created baseball rules of 1874, the one time 44 goal season that was a long time NHL record, Bobby Hull scoring 50 twice, Brett Hull scoring 70 twice, Phil Esposito being the first to 100 points in a season, Jari Kurri getting 100 points for his fourth straight season as well as Wilt's 100 point game, Clair Bee, Mel Ott, Denny Crum, Ben Roethlisberger, Henrik Lundqvist, Matt Kilroy, and Marge Schott.

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYJoin us for the second of three episodes of the 2023 Hello Old Sports In Memoriam. In this episode we commemorate the lives and legacies of Dave Wilcox, Dick Groat, Vida Blue, Joe Kapp, Denny Crum, Don Denkinger, Jim Brown, Roger Craig, Bob Brown, and Johnny Lujack. As in previous years we were glad to be joined by several of our Sports History Network colleagues for our In Memoriam special. For Part 2 we'd like to thank Darin Hayes (Pigskin Dispatch), Dana Auguster (Historically Speaking Sports), Os Davis (Truly the GOATs), Harv Aronson (Total Sports Recall), and George Bozeka (PFRA Official Podcast). Part 3 will be coming soon! Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports

We talk Denny Crum, NBA, MLB, second cup of coffee, and much more. A state songs Castoff.

Nicky V and Coach Lieberman are in for Bob on a Tuesday.  They open talking about Doc Rivers getting fired and the zero sum game of the NBA.  A hockey nugget, a call from an old friend, and a sandwich poll take up the middle.  We talk about Denny Crum's memorial last night and play/ react to some Junior Bridgeman sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff and Mike Rutherford look back on the life of Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum and the impact he made on the UofL program and the city of Louisville, as well as share anecdotes about what Denny meant to them. Later, the guys discuss a critical offseason for Kenny Payne and the basketball program and discuss expectations for a pivotal second season for the Cardinal coach. The Field of 68 POWERED by Bet Rivers: https://www.betrivers.com/ Follow The Field of 68: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, Jim devoted his show to his friend and mentor Coach Denny Crum who passed this week. Jim was joined by legendary sportscaster Van Vance and NCAA Champion Roger Burkman who will be sharing many of their on and off the court stories about this truly remarkable man.

Respects to Denny Crum, NBA Playoffs, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chroniclesof-hoodie-craig/support

On this episode of Wake Up 502 with Raashaan we honor the life and legacy of Denny Crum and his impact on the University of Louisville and the city as a whole! We also discuss UofL hoops and how Card fans may need to change their mindset when it comes to building a team in this new era of college athletics.

The Ringer's Tate Frazier ponders Coach K's new role as special adviser to basketball operations for the NBA (2:01), before talking with two-time NBA champion Kenny "The Jet" Smith about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, his time at UNC with Michael Jordan, what he learned from his teammate Hakeem Olajuwon, what would happen if his Rockets ran into the MJ Bulls during their playoff runs, what makes ‘Inside the NBA' special, Kenny's memoir ‘Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me,' and more (19:11). Finally Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and closeouts including Denny Crum, the transfer portal closing, and more (35:25). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kenny Smith Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk Denny Crum, Kentucky Derby and Olympics with Kenny Rice of NBC Sports. Vince Ferrara of the Sports Animal stops by to give us some insight on Tennessee baseball as the Cats head to Knoxville.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cats-talk-wednesday/support

We discuss the price Bob Huggins will have to pay for his hateful speech; Bill Walton's anecdote on how he was recruited by the late Denny Crum. The baseball Wildcats on finding their stride once again. Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause on John Calipari's roster restoration. U of L radio voice Paul Rogers remembers Denny Crum. West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore with a full 6-pack…

Episode 469: Adam Banks talks about the following in this episode:1.  Movie Sequels that surpassed the original2.  The Best TV Sitcom Series Finales throughout time 3.  Quote of the Week 4. The Career, Legacy and Death of Basketball Coach,  Denny Crum 5. The 149th Kentucky Derby Follow OFF THE CUFF WITH ADAM BANKS:FB: @offthecuffwithadambanksIG:@offthecuffwithadambanksTwitter:@theadambanksIG:@theadambanksSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!**and all other major podcasting platforms**http://linktr.ee/offthecuffwithadambanks

We share a few memories of legendary University of Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Crum, who coached at Louisville from 1971 to 2001, died this week at age 86. Reporter Michael L. Jones recalls his involvement in the community, including his presence at LEO, while host David A. Mann looks back at covering the last years of Crum's coaching tenure while working at the student run Louisville Cardinal newspaper back in 2001.Later in the show we talk about some recent restaurant news, including the opening of Gus's Friend Chicken and a new Chinese buffet on Gardiner Lane.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Holy cow, look who's No. 1 on the Feedspot Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts list. https://blog.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/• Late portal acquisitions could change the landscape of college hoops next season.• Lennie Acuff, as respected a coach as there is in the profession, talks about his new gig as president of the NABC board of directors.• Saying farewell to Denny Crum, a legend, class act, and professional poker player? Who knew?• Kevin and Chris are on the road on Saturday to watch the Golden God of Rock and the Queen of Bluegrass together on stage. Full report next week!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Andy's out, so James and Avery are holding down the fort. James opens up the show remembering Denny Crum and announcing his memorial details. He also discusses possible paths for Oscar Tshiebwe, Antonio Reeves, and Chris Livingston. We close out the hour reading some of your texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Thom today with Kevin's annual Washington "Mock Schedule". Kevin revealed his season opener yesterday but has the rest of it today. How many prime time games? When are the Cowboy games? All of the answers on today's show. The boys discussed the report from The Athletic about the struggles the league is having with the Josh Harris bid. They also talked NBA Playoffs along with the passing of both Joe Kapp and Denny Crum.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KSR is Live at KSBar & Grille discussing the passing of Denny Crum, revenue for SEC schools, and vocal cords.

The biggest news of the week was Bob Huggins' anti-gay slurs — uttered twice — on the radio on Monday in Cincinnati. On Wednesday, WVU suspended for three games, restructured his contract and reduced his salary by $1 million. Is that the proper punishment? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss. Also: Hunter Dickinson spills about the real reason he left Michigan (hint: financial reasons), and the guys reflect on Denny Crum's lengthy, legendary career at Louisville. Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Dan share their thoughts on the passing of Denny Crum and their fondest memories from the Hall of Famer's time at Louisville. They also talk about the latest Mackenzie Mgbako development and the state of the Cardinal men's basketball roster.

GP opens on Philly and Denver both taking comanding 3-2 series leads, What's wrong with Boston, a funny moment with Jokic, and more from the playoffs last night (22:00) Grind City Media's Mike Wallace joins in studio to continue the NBA Playoffs discussion (40:00) 4 More Things including a great story on the late legendary Louisville Coach Denny Crum, Hunter Dickenson explains why he left Michigan for Kansas, update on Bob Huggins situation, plus an important discussion on backing into parking spaces (1:23:50) GP's Carry Out with what we're watching and reading tonight including Lakers/Warriors Game 5, Ted Lasso, Barry, and more

On this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer shares his thoughts about who should be next season's starting QB for UCLA Football, honors the life of Denny Crum, debates UCLA Football's overall popularity, and chastises UCLA Baseball's struggles. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast!#uclabasketball #uclafootball #ucla #uclabruins #chipkelly #dantemooreFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer shares his thoughts about who should be next season's starting QB for UCLA Football, honors the life of Denny Crum, debates UCLA Football's overall popularity, and chastises UCLA Baseball's struggles. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast! #uclabasketball #uclafootball #ucla #uclabruins #chipkelly #dantemoore Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Rick Bozich joins the show to discuss the memories of covering Denny Crum

Charles takes a look back at the NCAA Tournament games that LSU played against Denny Crum and Louisville in 1980 and 1986

Bobby and Mike remembered Joe Kapp, Vida Blue, and Denny Crum, three sports legends that passed away recently. Bobby told a story about Floyd Turner and Odessa Turner. Paul Mainieri, a former LSU baseball coach, joined Bobby and Mike to break down Tiger baseball. Mainieri praised Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes. He remembered the process of recruiting Crews. He called Skenes "the best pitcher he has ever seen in college baseball." Mainieri shared his thoughts on the "grind" of an SEC schedule. He reviewed his success in the SEC Tournament. Mainieri also projected the Tigers' chances in the college baseball postseason. 

Craig and Coach discuss the NBA Playoffs, the passing of a college basketball icon, and the best football players in Oklahoma State's history!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this somber episode of the CSZ Podcast, coming to you live from the Fitness Market Studios North, Jeremy is going solo as we talk about the only thing going on in the land of the Cards.This episode is a remembrance of legendary Louisville Coach Denny Crum, who passed away this morning at age 86. Jeremy shares his memories and many of our listeners share theirs as well. God bless you, Coach. You will be missed.Follow us on Twitter at:@CardSportZone@Jeremy_CSZ@lvilleshawn@baseboy124@joewahman526@dpence_@WesB_42Follow our sponsors on Twitter:@ShackBBQ@FourPegsBeer Support the show

00:00 – 27:35 – John opens the show by previewing the show to come, which will include Colts coverage, NBA playoffs, and the Indy 500! He also looks ahead to the rest of the month of May, as we get closer and closer to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. John talks about the NBA postseason, and how surprised he is that the Lakers are up 3-1 over the Warriors.   27:36 – 46:26 – John keeps things going by talking about Mike Greenberg's comments on why the New York Knicks aren't playing well against the Miami Heat. John then speaks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network about the Indiana State Sycamores baseball team, and their success this season! Greg and John discuss who has played well for the Sycamores, and what might lie in store for them should their success continue. They then get into the head coaching vacancies in high school basketball, and which ones have been filled, as well as the passing of Louisville legend Denny Crum.   46:27 – 1:11:49 – Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus joins the show to give us some in depth analysis of the Colts 2023 draft class. Sam and John talk about Anthony Richardson, and how the Colts need to handle him as he grows as a passer. They compare Richardson to Andrew Luck, in terms of taking hits while keeping a play alive. Sam gives his thoughts on the Draft as a whole, and what teams did well.   1:11:50 – 1:31:19 – John is joined by IMS President Doug Boles! Doug and John talk about Carb Day headliner Bryan Adams, who will join the show later on! They also get into what their favorite Carb Day performances were. John asks Doug about the local blackout for the 500.   1:31:20 – 1:53:32 – John is joined by Carb Day headliner Bryan Adams! Bryan talks about what he knew about Carb Day before signing on to do the show, as well as what he knew about the Indy 500. Bryan and John talk about what they're looking forward to on race weekend, as well as the tour that Bryan is currently on! John and Bryan discuss the passing of Gordon Lightfoot.   1:53:33 – 2:05:39 – John keeps the show rolling by talking about Carb Days from previous years, before opening up the phone lines!   2:05:40 – 2:15:39 – John wraps up the show by recapping some of the content from earlier!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 19:13 -  Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus joins the show to give us some in depth analysis of the Colts 2023 draft class. Sam and John talk about Anthony Richardson, and how the Colts need to handle him as he grows as a passer. They compare Richardson to Andrew Luck, in terms of taking hits while keeping a play alive. Sam gives his thoughts on the Draft as a whole, and what teams did well.   19:14 - 37:29 - John is joined by IMS President Doug Boles! Doug and John talk about Carb Day headliner Bryan Adams, who will join the show later on! They also get into what their favorite Carb Day performances were. John asks Doug about the local blackout for the 500.   37:30 - 53:52 - John is joined by Carb Day headliner Bryan Adams! Bryan talks about what he knew about Carb Day before signing on to do the show, as well as what he knew about the Indy 500. Bryan and John talk about what they're looking forward to on race weekend, as well as the tour that Bryan is currently on! John and Bryan discuss the passing of George Lightfoot.  53:53 - 1:06:28 - John then speaks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network about the Indiana State Sycamores baseball team, and their success this season! Greg and John discuss who has played well for the Sycamores, and what might lie in store for them should their success continue. They then get into the head coaching vacancies in high school basketball, and which ones have been filled, as well as the passing of Louisville legend Denny Crum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rundown-Bob Huggins, Lonnie Walker IV, Lakers/Warriors, Denny Crum...later news on Giannis

#rip #joekapp in one of my favorite #movies #thelongestyard passed away on Monday.  You will be missed.  #dennycrum #halloffame coach @louisvillembb who won two #nationalchampionships in 1980 & 1986 died today. I will always remember #nevernervouspervis from the 1986 team.  The special @yankees team is currently 19-17 but #aaronjudge should be in lineup vs @athletics tonight.  @mets signed #garysanchez to minor league deal. Desperate times call for desperate measures. #maxscherzer scratched from start tonight. Nothing to see here #mets fans. @uiowa @iowastateu has quite a few #studentathletes in trouble for #onlinegambling activities.  I am shocked. It's not like it's easily accessible from your cell phone.  It's only going to get worse.  But keep promoting it.  @nyknicks fans it was a nice run. #juliusrandle said the @miamiheat players wanted those offensive rebounds more.  It's only the #nbaplayoffs not like it's an elimination tournament.  Pathetic.  @njdevils need to attack the @canes like last game. #stanleycupplayoffs are heating up.

Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator, joined Mike and Charlie. Brando shared a story about legendary Denny Crum, the legendary Louisville basketball coach who passed away. Brando praised Bijan Robinson and Kendre Miller, two Big 12 running backs drafted by NFC South teams. He previewed LSU's 2023 season-opener vs. Florida State. Brando also made bold predictions about LSU, Penn State, and Kansas State. 

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Texas Longhorns football team. The guys talked about LSU football's defense in 2023. Tim Brando, a Fox Sports commentator, joined Mike and Charlie. Brando shared a story about legendary Denny Crum, the legendary Louisville basketball coach who passed away. Brando praised Bijan Robinson and Kendre Miller, two Big 12 running backs drafted by NFC South teams. He previewed LSU's 2023 season-opener vs. Florida State. Brando also made bold predictions about LSU, Penn State, and Kansas State. 

Colts opponents lost 38 more games than they won, and the quarterbacks are all outside the top eight in QBR! That gives tool rich Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in his rookie year. If it occurs to you that the optimistic rantings of Colts fans has begun, you are smart! Denny Crum passed away today at 86. Won two national championships at Louisville during a golden age of college basketball for the region of southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AUDIO: Denny Crum passed away - Jason Smith on Crum/Memphis rivalry 5/9/23

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Hour 1 Andy opens the show remembering Denny Crum, the guys welcome WDRB's Rick Bozich, Streble wants to be mean about Mgbako, Crum sound, 2 dead fish hit the show, do you remember John E, and is Nick hoarding sound?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the PPU podcast sits down with legendary strength and conditioning coach Ray Ganong to talk about his experiences in the sports world. Ray has worked with some Hall of Fame coaches in the late great Howard Schnellenberger, Denny Crum and Rick Pitino. We discuss what times were like coaching at the University of Miami in the 80's during the football championship days to him time coaching a national championship team for University of Louisville basketball. Be sure to tune into a great episode.

Mano Watsa is the President and Owner of PGC Basketball, the largest educational basketball camp in the world. PGC Basketball has taught over 125,000 players and coaches how to be leaders on and off the court. Mano brings his sports and business experiences to the podcast with stories and advice on thinking like a coach, communicating, and making a difference in people's lives. Listen to learn how to focus on the thing you can do best.    “Part of the beauty of the game is your individual contributions combined with working together as a team … where five players become like a fist, not five individual fingers … and they play together as one.”  - Mano Watsa   https://bit.ly/TLP-339   Key Takeaways [2:51] Mano's journey has been a joy, but anytime you're pursuing a vision, there are all sorts of challenges along the way, as well as opportunities. It's often the challenges that don't surface publicly. Mano has never seen a successful team or individual that has not had to overcome adversity, and he is no different. [4:20] PGC Basketball's founder, Dick DeVenzio, who played college basketball at Duke University and went on to play and teach the game across the world, created the Point Guard College with the point guard in mind. The point guard has to be the coach on the floor. They have to be able to run the show for their team and get their team to work together and play together. They have to “think the game.” [5:01] PGC teaches players to be the smartest player on the floor by equipping them with how to think like a coach, how to make good decisions that lead to winning basketball, and how to lead their team. Jan and Jim recall guest Sam Walker's book, The Captain Class, on how the greatest sports teams in history have one thing in common, captains who were the coach on the floor. [6:13] Mano says PGC teaches players not only how to lead by example but to be effective communicators, inspire their teammates, hold teammates accountable, challenge them, and raise the standard for their teammates. Anyone leading a company, team, or family, is the point guard for that company, team, or family. [8:23] Jeremy Lin came to the NY Knicks and started the Linsanity era. Overnight Jeremy Lin was on the cover of nearly every magazine and was a household name as the first Asian-American in the NBA. Suddenly he's scoring 38 points against Kobe Bryant at Madison Square Garden. He had a successful 10-year NBA career. [9:08] Toward the end of Jeremy Lin's NBA career, Mano had the privilege and opportunity to support him in the realm of mindset and his approach. Mano has been inspired by Jeremy Lin's story, his passion, and his commitment to the game, giving back to the game and making a difference in the world. Jeremy Lin is now playing professionally in China. [10:18] John Wooden won 10 national championships at UCLA and was named Coach of the Century. John Wooden epitomized what it means to be a coach and make a difference in the lives of young players. Mano and his business partner at the time, Dena Evans, had the privilege once of spending a remarkable morning with Coach Wooden. They immediately wrote down all they had learned from him. [12:30] Jason Sudeikis revealed that having John Wooden's Pyramid of Success on the wall of Ted Lasso's office is purposeful. [13:30] Five players that work together can be more effective than five talented individuals who don't work together. Individual performers can significantly influence the outcome of the game, but they also depend on the performance of their teammates to determine the outcome of the game. It's a beautiful thing to see players willing to pass up a good shot for themselves for a great shot for a teammate. [15:38] Michael Jordan was the best player in the world. His teammates said they found it difficult to play with him because his standards were so high. He had competitive greatness. He was at his best when it was needed the most. It's helpful on a team to have a player that drives everyone toward winning. You need others who complement that person's nature to make sure everyone gets along. [19:30] Mano helped the Mully Children's Family organization in Kenya build a sports gymnasium. There are over 2,000 children under their care. Mano has been over there with them multiple times and loves their work. When he sees where these kids have come from and their optimism, even with what they lack, it gives Mano a perspective of gratitude and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others. [21:05] Denny Crum, former coach of the University of Louisville, was honored recently. One of his players stated that they never saw him get upset. He never yelled at his players. They called him Cool Hand Luke. He was always encouraging and supportive. He was a teacher to his team. [22:01] PGC founder Dick DeVenzio taught to use a six-to-one ratio of encouragement to constructive criticism. It's a lofty standard. As a coach or leader, it's so easy to see where others may be falling short but people thrive off encouragement. Connect with team members before correcting them. Always make deposits before you make withdrawals. As leaders and parents, think about the “bank account.” [24:15] Great coaches don't try to make everything a priority. If you try to make everything a priority, nothing is a priority. You can't be great at everything, on the court or in business. But you can be great and world-class in something. You have to let some things go and focus on others. [25:02] Great coaches don't single players out unnecessarily. This goes for leaders and parents, too. Praise publicly and criticize privately. Good coaches and business leaders do a good job of not embarrassing and humiliating their people. They praise publicly and if they have to give criticism, they do so quietly and privately. [25:43] Great coaches don't hold back when they're wrong. They're willing to admit mistakes. That takes humility and vulnerability, in practice and games. Get beyond your ego. Be willing to admit you don't have it all together. [26:56] At PGC, they follow a commitment-based culture. Part of Mano's commitment statement is that he's a joyful work in progress. Accepting himself as a joyful work in progress allows Mano to admit mistakes and admit that he will always be a work in progress. [27:38] Past guest, Michael Bungay Stanier, told of a Legos bridge-building problem. Most people added pieces to solve the problem but the most expedient solution was to remove a piece. What's on your plate? What are you going to take off your plate? Mano notes that when we say “yes” to something, we say “no” to every other alternative. That helps him to be discerning about what he says “Yes” to. [29:18] Mano decided recently that if it's not a “Hell, yeah!” it's a “No.” One of the mistakes Mano made in the early years of growing PGC was wanting to pursue every opportunity. In attempting to pursue every opportunity, they didn't maximize any given opportunity. Mano learned as he grew as a leader to stop good things to focus on a great thing. [31:54] As coaches or business leaders, you can't give all the encouragement that your players or staff need. To fill the gap, PGC introduced celebrations. Every staff meeting, no matter how many meetings are in a day, starts with 60 to 90 seconds of gratitude. It's an opportunity for somebody to acknowledge a thing or project that the team or an individual has done well. People encourage each other. [34:50] Mano frequently tells his staff, “If you're winning at work but losing at home, you're losing.” Mano and PGC care about the staff as human beings and want them to win at home. If someone is not winning at home, their work will be compromised because everything bleeds over. When you're at home, shut off work, slow down, and be present with family. [36:04] After reading In Praise of Slowness, Mano stopped college coaching to focus on PGC. He wanted to be present for his family. Another decision he made with his family was to limit the participation of their children in sports and activities. Their highest value was in spending dinner time together as a family and playing together. They prioritized family time over competitive sports. [39:02] Mano's listener challenge: As business leaders, we must ensure that we're doing everything possible to support our employees and teams. One of the ways we can do that is by helping to ensure that they're able to bring their best possible selves to work each day. [39:24] For employees to bring the best version of themselves, they need to feel cared for, supported, and encouraged, and they need to be given space because if we're just driving them hard all the time, we're going to wear them down, especially in this world where many people just don't feel settled. We can create a good environment while pursuing goals and lofty objectives and still helping our people. [41:21] Closing quote: Remember, “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden   Quotable Quotes “I've never come across a winning team, or anyone who's been highly successful in anything,  that hasn't had to overcome significant adversity. And I'm certainly no different than that, in terms of adversities.” — Mano “We like to think that a point guard isn't just a position on a basketball court. Somebody leading a company is the point guard of their team. A quarterback is the point guard of their football team. … If you're leading a family, you are the point guard of your family.” — Mano “The point guard has to be able to influence behavior in order to get desired outcomes. They have to be able to lead and communicate effectively.” — Mano “The beauty of the game [of basketball] is that five players who work together can be more effective and more successful than five talented individuals who don't work together.” — Mano “In basketball, it's a small enough team that you can significantly impact the outcome of the game by your individual performance but you can't entirely impact the outcome because you have to be dependent on your teammates.” — Mano “Part of the beauty of the game is your individual contributions combined with working together as a team … where five players become like a fist, not five individual fingers … and they play together as one.” — Mano “There are so many life lessons that come out of the game when players are willing to put aside their individual agendas for the betterment of the team.” — Mano “You need a range of diverse personalities to really make a team as effective as it can be. But to have somebody that drives winning and drives outcomes is really, really valuable.” — Mano “People thrive off encouragement. No one has ever received too much appreciation or too much encouragement. And one of the principles that we teach to coaches … is connect before you correct.” — Mano “Every good leader … looks for opportunities to celebrate, to acknowledge, to praise, to encourage, and appreciate far more often than they do providing any constructive criticism.” — Mano “It actually builds trust when we're willing to be vulnerable when we're willing to demonstrate that level of humility. It's hard because it requires getting beyond ourselves and it requires getting beyond our ego.” — Mano “One of the things I've realized, both in business and in my personal life: I just don't have it all together.” — Mano “When we say ‘yes' to something, we're actually saying ‘no' to every other possible alternative.” — Mano “If it's not a ‘Hell, yeah!' it's a ‘no.'” — Mano “What gets scheduled gets done.” — Mano   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Mano Watsa PGC Basketball Dick DeVenzio The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams, by Sam Walker Jeremy Lin NY Knicks John Wooden VIP's Cafe John Wooden's Pyramid of Success Ted Lasso Michael Jordan Documentary The Last Dance on Netflix Michael Jordan Phil Jackson Look: A Practical Guide for Improving Your Observational Skills, by James H. Gilmore The Mully Children's Family Denny Crum and Louisville Basketball Michael Bungay Stanier In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed, by Carl Honore