Remember when an upset win was relished by the entire student body? Mike Kasdan is sad to report that at Yale that may no longer be the case: “Thanks a lot Professor Chen!”
5 Ways Andrew Hawkins Nails It on Protest, Police Killings, and Racism . . . In One Speech
The Browns wide receiver eloquently urges us all to “support the causes and the people and the injustices that you feel strongly about. Stand up for them. Speak up for them. No matter what it is because that’s what America’s about and that’s what this country was founded on.”
Pray for Newtown: Trying to See the Light
Michael Kasdan reflects on the Sandy Hook school shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut two years ago.
So . . . This Happened. Three Things in Sports (Dec. 15, 2014 Edition)
Our weekly Monday sports round-up features three-time ‘So . . .This Happened’ Featuree Odell Beckham Jr., Johnny Manziel being shown the money (but not how he imagined) in his starting debut, and a wonderful speech by Notre Dame’s women’s basketball coach about activism by athletes – and all of us – in the wake of the death of Eric Garner.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Meets ‘Die Hard’: Santa Packing Heat At Georgia Gun Club
May as well join Mike Kasdan’s ‘Caption This Photo’ contest!
Sports Explained: Basketball
How did we forget basketball!? Mike Kasdan makes amends.
Athletes Across The Nation Join ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Protest (PHOTOS)
From the NFL to the NBA to Professional Soccer, from LeBron James to Reggie Bush, athletes join in solidarity and protest: #ICantBreathe
So…This Happened. Three Things in Sports. (Dec. 8, 2014 Edition)
Our sports round-up features an Eric Garner protest by D-Rose and Reggie Bush, Andre Johnson continuing his yearly tradition of Christmas giving to children, and The Legend of Odell Beckham, Jr grows.
The World’s Best Father: A Hilarious Photo Journal of Life With Daughter Alice Bee
Mike Kasdan spoke with ‘World’s Best Father,’ Dave Engeldow, about his one-part-humor one-part-poignant photography project and his daughter, Alice Bee.
“Never Lose a Fantasy Football Bet” Video Makes Us Glad Chuck Jose Did
Chuck Jose rocks the leotard in his shot-for-shot recreation of Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ music video, which he made as his punishment for losing a fantasy football bet.
Point/CounterPoint: The Ethics of Being a Sports Fan
Mike Kasdan moderates a Saturday Night Live style Point/CounterPoint Debate between Wai Sallas and Marty Josephson. More Cowbell!
Meir Kalmansan’s #BeAKidAgain Project: NYC, A Bed, and Jumping for Absolute Joy!
Kalmansan’s latest social-video project rekindles the unbridled verve of childhood by tapping into the pure joy of bouncing on a bed . . . in the middle of New York City.
So . . . This Happened. Today’s ‘Three Things in Sports’
Our sports round-up features Ferguson protest by the St. Louis Rams, what’s good about sports from Ohio State/Michigan, and an epicly bad loss by the NY Football Giants.
Ray Rice Wins Appeal, Eligible For Immediate Reinstatement to NFL
Michael Kasdan provides the quick take-aways from today’s ruling.
Sports Explained: Lacrosse
With the help of YouTube and Wikipedia, Mike Kasdan explains a sport he knows nothing about: Lacrosse.
The NFL’s Benjamin Watson Expresses The Range of Emotions So Many Feel About Ferguson
In the aftermath of the Ferguson decision, The Saints Benjamin Watson is angry, frustrated, fearful, embarrassed, sad, sympathetic, offended, confused, introspective, hopeless, hopeful, and encouraged.