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This is great stuff. David Brunton got tired of waiting for camp to start and the lockout to end, so he became a teacher. Apparently he is highly educated and is qualified for this activity, so Bravo for David. I love stories like this one.
The NFL player naturally taught social studies because he majored in sociology at Notre Dame. But math came as a total surprise, he says. The last time Bruton took math courses was his first year in college. “I was definitely in the books, on my iPad looking up how to figure out quadratic equations and finding out angles,” he says.
Calling teachers “the guiding source of our youth,” Bruton says no one in such a position should take it lightly. He describes the challenge of constantly being on the move in classrooms: “You go around, helping them out individually, and you’re constantly using your brain, especially teaching stuff that you — in my position — haven’t done in six years.”
The rumblings and rumors, as well as some real news are indicating that football might be on our horizon. Am I sure? No, but at last there are some news items that give hope in this matter of money and power. Here is an interesting new development:
[This week, the NFL owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell wrapped up league meetings on a very positive note. Goodell briefed the owners on the latest negotiations with the players for a new collective bargaining agreement. "It was a good day in the sense of we had a full discussion on the issues," Goodell said after the meeting. Representatives for the players and owners met yesterday and today for their fourth round of face-to-face negotiations. Now, the meetings don't guarantee a deal, but it does prove that each side is willing to work to strike a deal soon, with NFL training camps set to open up in just under a month. "This is the season to get something done, this is the time to get something done," Colts owner Jim Irsay said. "The energy has to continue from both sides, because it's always fragile and difficult... I think both sides really want to get something done at this point. In talking to people from both sides, I get that feeling." Are we closer to a deal? Yes! But we aren't at the finish line just yet.]
The rumblings and rumors, as well as some real news are indicating that football might be on our horizon. Am I sure? No, but at last there are some news items that give hope in this matter of money and power. Here is an interesting new development:
[This week, the NFL owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell wrapped up league meetings on a very positive note. Goodell briefed the owners on the latest negotiations with the players for a new collective bargaining agreement. "It was a good day in the sense of we had a full discussion on the issues," Goodell said after the meeting. Representatives for the players and owners met yesterday and today for their fourth round of face-to-face negotiations. Now, the meetings don't guarantee a deal, but it does prove that each side is willing to work to strike a deal soon, with NFL training camps set to open up in just under a month. "This is the season to get something done, this is the time to get something done," Colts owner Jim Irsay said. "The energy has to continue from both sides, because it's always fragile and difficult... I think both sides really want to get something done at this point. In talking to people from both sides, I get that feeling." Are we closer to a deal? Yes! But we aren't at the finish line just yet.]
Teams like the Broncos at a disadvantage after the lockout is over
I know everyone is saying they are not worried about the end of the lockout (presuming there is an end in time for a season). Bronco Head Coach John Fox is saying (paraphrased) that all the teams will be in the same place, with no time to work the playbook, work on execution, try out different players and all that. However, there are a few teams including the Broncos, with all new management.
New management and new head coaches, new defensive coordinators, offensive coordinators and a bunch of new players. All this means, in my humble opinion, that these teams with the most "people changes" will be at the disadvantage by comparison to the many other teams with little or no change to walk in with. Doesn't it make sense that the teams that have not all worked together before have the most challenges?
Anyway, all this is academic at this point but I am worried that this lockout is going on too long for comfort. I totally believe the players are not as worried as the coaches and management staff are, and of course those folks like Fox, Xanders and Elway are NOT going to admit this simple fact. It might be an admission the players could use as a crutch, if that were to happen.
I am just saying it "could happen" and not that it definitely will go that way. It is never easy to begin a new season under the best of circumstances, but the deal they have now is terrible for everyone. My feeling is that IF the season begins about the normal time somehow, the teams who have had the least changes in personnel and management are the teams which might do the best as it starts out.
7 or 8 games later it is anyone's game again, so my comments are only pertaining to the first part of the season, whenever it might begin. We need a miracle on this one, or the NFL will consist of Highlights from past games. I wonder how long that will sustain the fans?
Analyze the Broncos, or Take a Nap - What to Do, What to Do?
Good grief, the news lately is just about as contrived as it can get isn't it? I mean, Tim Tebow Tim Tebow, Tim Tebow. John Elway this, John Elway that, and so on. Nothing is known about the agreement we are all waiting for, and there is nothing for pundits to do besides write about what Tim or John are doing.
One thing I have noticed is the extreme notoriety Tebow is getting. Let's see now, did he play last year? Oh yeah, didn't he start that last game? What the heck is going on anyway? How is he getting so famous and turning into a celeb? What is this really about?
He is certainly a likable young man in interviews and guest appearances. No doubt about the fact that he kinda plays to the base of fans he is getting all across the nation. Beyond his new book, "Through My Eyes" what else has he done of any significance? Is his purpose really football or something else?
If we boil down all the HYPE, there are still 3 QBs currently working for the Broncos. Orton, Quinn and Tebow. I already know Elway likes Tebow, but I also know John is not a dumb guy, and he is going to see how these guys compete on the field first, before handing the team over to Tim.
Orton and Quinn have not reached the entire nation the way Tebow has due to his "Pro Life" positions, his TV show stuff and his book. They seem more ordinary and humble in their lives as far as us fans can see. In fact, back when Elway was new, he could not hold a candle to the likes of what Tebow is doing. The big question for me is, "What does all this HYPE and media flaunting have to do with the NFL and the Denver Broncos"?
Another question for me and other fans I know has to do with Tim Tebow's overall abilities as a QB in the NFL. What has he really done so far? He did pull off a few good plays last year whenever McDiddle allowed him into the game. He looked more like a running back than a QB, but heck that is exactly why they sent him in those times. He can really play about any position can't he?
Here is another scenario I like to consider:
Tim Tebow finally gets to play, and John Fox assigns him to various positions on both sides of the ball. On one series, he takes some snaps and runs in for touchdowns. In another he plays outside Linebacker and takes out the other team's QB as he sniffs out the play. Later, he delivers Gatorade to Orton after he gets tired and sweaty.
Sound good? My point here is that NO MATTER what Tim Tebow does, his big fan base all over the country will be watching. Imagine the big new audiences the Broncos will get with him playing! They will make some big bucks as the audience share soars up and up. Do you suppose the Bronco management has considered this yet?
