Why Half Butt Anything?
We all have spurts of laziness or get stuck in ruts but one thing AJ will never understand and putting your name next to crappy work. That just doesn’t work in his brain and it’s always his goal to smash through the ceiling no matter where he is working. He wants the pressure and wants the eyes on him.
Bad at Watering the Seeds
Is it complacency, laziness or just general not caring that leads to big gaps of conversation among people? For AJ it’s not that he doesn’t like to talk or afraid of new people, but something has always made him bad at watering the seeds with people. How does that match up with a career that you’re so open about all the time?
National Sibling Day
As the oldest of four National Sibling Day means a lot to AJ, but how has he done as a brother? Is it easier as the kids grow up and and start and continue to move away from home? Two sets of siblings and two different divorces, how have the kids dealt with that?
Them, Them, Them, What About You?
Everyone in life is going to be wronged, life is definitely about picking yourself back up, but there’s still reflection that can be done. It seems like way too little people don’t ask themselves “What did I do?” and “What can I improve on?” There are always opportunities to learn from every situation you shouldn’t let go out the door.
Finally a Breakthrough
It’s a familiar
season as Purdue fan, riding high only to fall short and have that
pit in your stomach. It felt like that when the Boilermakers lost at
Minnesota and then again to the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten
Tournament. Heck, because of tha…
Finally a Breakthrough
It’s a familiar
season as Purdue fan, riding high only to fall short and have that
pit in your stomach. It felt like that when the Boilermakers lost at
Minnesota and then again to the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten
Tournament. Heck, because of tha…
My Black Book
Everyone has dark times they hope to never revisit but for AJ he keeps a reminder close by so he can never forget just how low things can get and what he can pull himself up from. Reminders of death are always around but are you ever prepared for it? Being in radio has also became a responsibility to more than just himself when it comes to helping.
The Palace History Will Repeat Itself
On my sports
bucket list is to be part of a court storming, to watch my team pull
off a huge upset and be part of that energy and emotion on the court.
However, something has to change when it comes to basketball because
the lessons from the ‘Mal…
The Palace History Will Repeat Itself
On my sports
bucket list is to be part of a court storming, to watch my team pull
off a huge upset and be part of that energy and emotion on the court.
However, something has to change when it comes to basketball because
the lessons from the ‘Mal…
Just Take the Day Off
Fresh off a whole week being sick, and really trying to grind it out, AJ wonders why we don’t follow the rules we set for ourselves. Everyone says that if you’re sick then you should go home and try not to spread it around the office but we all will be sticking it out until we can make it through. That’s also the case when it comes to the doctor, and with 30 coming up maybe that’s something he should change.
Standard Success
The regular
season has come to an end in the college basketball season and Purdue
will be the two seed in the Big Ten Tournament after sharing another
regular season crown with Michigan State. Now there’s plenty of
basketball left to be played, s…
Standard Success
The regular
season has come to an end in the college basketball season and Purdue
will be the two seed in the Big Ten Tournament after sharing another
regular season crown with Michigan State. Now there’s plenty of
basketball left to be played, s…
Joe Tiller 2.0
The last time
we saw Purdue on the field fans got a reminder of how far Jeff Brohm
still has to take this team after a 63-14 drubbing at the hands of a
down Auburn team. As fans we aren’t strangers to these kind of losses
but with spring practice…
Joe Tiller 2.0
The last time
we saw Purdue on the field fans got a reminder of how far Jeff Brohm
still has to take this team after a 63-14 drubbing at the hands of a
down Auburn team. As fans we aren’t strangers to these kind of losses
but with spring practice…
Chase the Diploma?
AJ graduated from college almost five years ago and is now getting asked about advice from his older sisters. It was up and down from him with emotional pain, school struggles and debt so would he recommend it? Any regrets?
Painter’s Best Coaching Job
Now any program
is expected to take a step back after having a big senior class
graduate, but ideally a coach has recruited well enough that it is
truly next man up. Back track to the 2012-13 Purdue basketball season
all remnants of the Baby Boiler cla…
Painter’s Best Coaching Job
Now any program
is expected to take a step back after having a big senior class
graduate, but ideally a coach has recruited well enough that it is
truly next man up. Back track to the 2012-13 Purdue basketball season
all remnants of the Baby Boiler cla…
Cheap$kate Cub$
Last years’
disappointing end to the season left a sour taste in a lot of Cubs’
fans mouth and an unhappy management decided that it needed to wait
and see on manager Joe Maddon. Maddon enters the 2019 season as a
lame duck and told you nee…
Cheap$kate Cub$
Last years’
disappointing end to the season left a sour taste in a lot of Cubs’
fans mouth and an unhappy management decided that it needed to wait
and see on manager Joe Maddon. Maddon enters the 2019 season as a
lame duck and told you nee…
Aggies Should Go Dancing
Last
night the Spectrum was rocking as freshman Justin Bean had a breakout
performance to lead the second half surge for Utah State on the way
to the 71-55 win against New Mexico. Craig Smith has lead the Aggies
to wins in 11 of their last 13 games to …
Aggies Should Go Dancing
Last
night the Spectrum was rocking as freshman Justin Bean had a breakout
performance to lead the second half surge for Utah State on the way
to the 71-55 win against New Mexico. Craig Smith has lead the Aggies
to wins in 11 of their last 13 games to …
Full Court Mess
I
despise Indiana University with every fiber in my being. It’s a
rivalry and that’s something that college sports has over the pro
leagues, the passion is there that makes it real. The creative chants
are some of my favorite parts of stude…
Full Court Mess
I
despise Indiana University with every fiber in my being. It’s a
rivalry and that’s something that college sports has over the pro
leagues, the passion is there that makes it real. The creative chants
are some of my favorite parts of stude…
Made Up Rat Race
In the game of the Life, and I mean the actual board game, there’s a pretty set pattern in which life unfolds. You to college, or don’t, get married, have kids and continue on with life. Off of the board game it seems like that’s the same straight line we judge each other off, but […]
How About Awards at an Awards Show?
Alicia Keys did a great job as the Grammys host and there definitely were some great performances, but am I the only one that thought an award show should have awards? Oh, and there was definitely some controversy surrounding the Grammys.
It’s Just Driving
Every time AJ travels it’s always met with a quizzical look; Why would you go there? Not visiting family? You’re going to do that over a weekend? The truth it really is easy, especially the more you do it. There’s so much to see in the world and it’s just time for those experiences. After all, it’s just driving.
Travel Abroad, Broaden My Patience
AJ traveled internationally for the first time and was anxious about what to expect going some place where he didn’t speak the language. Moving across the country relieved some of his stress when it came to the travel aspect, but what about the people and the entirely new atmosphere? Really the best thing he took with him was the right attitude. AND there’s a link for the Drop the Mic podcast on Culture Shock.
Fantasy Football Headset 2019; Ride it Out
The Fantasy Football season has come to an end and hopefully yours finished better than mine. 2018 started with gathering assets and then there was a big buy to push my team over the top, but on top of the players and strategy you need luck and that wa…
Disappointing Now But Still a Bright Future
Of course it
was a major disappointment for Purdue to get absolutely dominated by
Auburn 63-14, with Jeff Brohm at the helm it really does feel like
the Boilermakers could beat anyone, but this program just isn’t
there. The expectations for Aubur…
Disappointing Now But Still a Bright Future
Of course it
was a major disappointment for Purdue to get absolutely dominated by
Auburn 63-14, with Jeff Brohm at the helm it really does feel like
the Boilermakers could beat anyone, but this program just isn’t
there. The expectations for Aubur…
The Greatest Concert that Wasn’t a Concert
AJ doesn’t do a ton of concerts and has really never been one to get super in to them, but there was something different when twenty one pilots came to town. It took a bit to work out but it was one of the greatest concerts he has ever seen…even though it didn’t feel at all like a concert.
No Trip Down I65
As
soon as Jeff Brohm signed a deal to come coach in West Lafayette it
was with the caveat that he may eventually end up at Louisville.
Whether it was from Bobby Petrino taking a better job or losing it
for whatever reason, most figured the coach would…
Allergic to Being Ranked
It’s that same
old Purdue feeling, inconsistency, heart break and leaving fans
frustrated with questions of what if. The start of season number two
for Jeff Brohm had everyone shaking their heads with expectations of
a big step forward in West La…
Allergic to Being Ranked
It’s that same
old Purdue feeling, inconsistency, heart break and leaving fans
frustrated with questions of what if. The start of season number two
for Jeff Brohm had everyone shaking their heads with expectations of
a big step forward in West La…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Gather Assets
The
best part of the challenge of a non-redraft league in Fantasy
Football is the challenge of climbing to the top and trying to
sustain success. When you don’t get to hit the reset button each year
can you make the right moves to improve your te…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Gather Assets
The
best part of the challenge of a non-redraft league in Fantasy
Football is the challenge of climbing to the top and trying to
sustain success. When you don’t get to hit the reset button each year
can you make the right moves to improve your te…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Quarter Back on the Market
This rookie draft class for quarterbacks has been one that several members of our Dynasty League have beeen banking on to replenish the depth of the position. Five rookie QBs went in the first round and four in the first ten picks. Those caliber of dra…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Quarter Back on the Market
This rookie draft class for quarterbacks has been one that several members of our Dynasty League have beeen banking on to replenish the depth of the position. Five rookie QBs went in the first round and four in the first ten picks. Those caliber of dra…
Moore Program Changers
After an 0-3
start the Purdue Boilermakers made it statement at Lincoln by beating
the Cornhuskers 42-28, a critical victory for the hopes of a second
straight bowl appearance. Not only did coach Brohm exercise some Big
Ten road game demons, but have a…
Moore Program Changers
After an 0-3
start the Purdue Boilermakers made it statement at Lincoln by beating
the Cornhuskers 42-28, a critical victory for the hopes of a second
straight bowl appearance. Not only did coach Brohm exercise some Big
Ten road game demons, but have a…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Pick a Direction
The worst teams in the fantasy leagues aren’t the ones that bottom out, those top picks get you back to the top, but the ones that muddle around in the middle. ‘Oh I’m winning a few games maybe I should hang on to these vets and see w…
Fantasy Football Headset; 2018 Pick a Direction
The worst teams in the fantasy leagues aren’t the ones that bottom out, those top picks get you back to the top, but the ones that muddle around in the middle. ‘Oh I’m winning a few games maybe I should hang on to these vets and see w…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 16
HG
– The trade deadline closes to start week 16
which means new players on contending teams and young players
stepping in to extended playing time. Keep an eye as the deadline
ends to be quick to jump on players who have their value boosted.
Rookies or…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 16
HG
– The trade deadline closes to start week 16
which means new players on contending teams and young players
stepping in to extended playing time. Keep an eye as the deadline
ends to be quick to jump on players who have their value boosted.
Rookies or…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 15
HG
– We are past
the All-Star game with the trade deadline less than two weeks out. As
with any season there are players who put together a year that when
the view their career after being retired look at that one year when
everything was right and thi…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 15
HG
– We are past
the All-Star game with the trade deadline less than two weeks out. As
with any season there are players who put together a year that when
the view their career after being retired look at that one year when
everything was right and thi…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 14
HG –
The All-Star break has arrived as fantasy owners have time to catch
their breath, relax for a few days and assess the state of their
team. The 2017 campaign continues to witness break out years for any
number of players as this week Scooter Gennet…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 14
HG –
The All-Star break has arrived as fantasy owners have time to catch
their breath, relax for a few days and assess the state of their
team. The 2017 campaign continues to witness break out years for any
number of players as this week Scooter Gennet…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 13
HG
– Breakout seasons are popping up like
mushrooms in Spring as Mike Zunino, Matt Adams, Logan Morrison, David
Peralta and Zack Godley are producing really nice seasons to date.
Carlos Gomez, J. A. Happ and Mike Fiers are vets making noise of late
whi…
Fantasy Baseball 2017 The Rosterables Week 13
HG
– Breakout seasons are popping up like
mushrooms in Spring as Mike Zunino, Matt Adams, Logan Morrison, David
Peralta and Zack Godley are producing really nice seasons to date.
Carlos Gomez, J. A. Happ and Mike Fiers are vets making noise of late
whi…