Gene Wojciechowski @genowoj Twitter profile

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Gene Wojciechowski

@genowoj

1 year

June 30 was my last day at ESPN. I'm indebted to every editor, producer, director, crew member, researcher, and colleague during that 25 1/2-year run. Grateful to all those who let us parachute into their lives and trust us with their stories. No Plan B yet. For now, just thanks.

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I’ve only been doing @CollegeGameDay for eight seasons and this Nebraska crowd might be the loudest I’ve ever heard.

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Andrew Luck, who has left bits and pieces of himself on football fields, who has conducted himself during his career with honor and integrity, who explained his reasons for retirement openly and honestly...is somehow getting criticized by some for those reasons? Astounding.

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5 years

Tennessee is a work in progress--and so is Pruitt. But if you measure a program's progress by the way it plays, then the Vols are trending the right direction when it comes to competing. Realistic UT followers recognize the difference between early-season effort and now.

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TAMU, Michigan, OU, Boise, Ole Popcorn, ND, Iowa, Wake, UMass…yeah, nothing against the NFL, but I’ll take a college football Saturday over any other day of the week.

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@genowoj

4 years

I know Florida was short-handed. I know Mullen might have been limiting Trask's reps. I know the `they're not SEC good' comment didn't age well. But @OU_Football , even before boat racing of UF, was tracking toward one-of-four-best teams. Still, a great recovery this season.

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@genowoj

5 years

For all the verbal shots Tennessee fans have taken in the last couple of years (some deserved), nobody can question the support they’ve shown for the child who was bullied. Those are the Vols fans I know and admire. Well done by all those who bought shirts.

Donde Plowman

@DondePlowman

5 years

So proud of VOL nation today. More than 16,000 t-shirts ordered by 3 pm today, crashing the website which is back up. Giant shout-out to @UTVolShop who ignited this story. On every major network today showing what it means to be a VOL and step forward and act! #tennesseeproud

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4 years

Had an uncle who was in the Army Corps of Engineers. Fourth wave. Would never talk about that day, no matter how many times I asked as a teenager. Decades later, a letter arrived. Nine pages. He wrote about the day of days. Incomprehensible courage by those men...

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@BeschlossDC

4 years

Landing on D-Day, today 1944: #NARA

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6 years

Met a wonderful guy at the AN driving range yesterday: Shane Caldwell, who is battling Stage 4 lung cancer. He's a huge Tiger Woods fan--so it was lovely to see Woods stop by and give him signed glove, which read, ``Stay Strong!'' Nice gesture to a guy fighting hard.

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@genowoj

6 years

With a few exceptions, I've been fortunate to cover almost every major sporting event during my career. But here at the Special Olympics World Games, I'm awestruck by joy of the athletes, by their sportsmanship, by the purity of their efforts. I find myself smiling all the time.

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7 years

Got lots of respect for this kid. Have been in locker rooms and clubhouses where veteran players have sneaked out, done the `no comment' thing, or hidden in training room. Williams, a rookie, stood tall, answered the questions, made no excuses. That's class.

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@genowoj

4 years

It’s easy to send an anonymous text. It’s what cowards do. @MariaTaylor voiced her opinion in the the light of day, and did so with conviction. I’ve seen her work as a mentor, and as someone devoted to help others. I stand with my friend and colleague.

Maria Taylor

@MariaTaylor

4 years

I don’t know how you got my number...but I don’t care how much you guys harass me, I will still use my voice passionately and decisively right now, so that others can be heard later.

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5 years

Not only was @caseyob14 at practice Tuesday, said P.J. Fleck, but he was firing up the Gophers with his work ethic and attitude. Wednesday he goes in for surgery. Casey is a 1,000 kinds of tough.

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@genowoj

6 years

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do it. An act of kindness in a world in need of so many more of them...

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@ABC

6 years

ACT OF KINDNESS: A high school student is being commended for an extraordinary act of sportsmanship, going to the mat in a wrestling match against a younger opponent with a physical disability.

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During WWII, my dad was a navigator. Two of his brothers landed on beaches on D-Day, one of them in the 4th wave. I asked that uncle what it was like. He would never answer. Decades later, out of the blue, he sent me handwritten 8-page letter describing that day. Re-reading today

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3 years

Kindness always wins the day...

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@RexChapman

3 years

This lady was celebrating her birthday — by herself — until she was joined by other patrons and staff once they realize she's celebrating all alone. Humanity. Break out the tissues…

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6 years

Here's how I look at @notthefakeSVP 's show: he's the really cool guy who sits next to you at the sports bar, listens to your POV, then respectfully offers his perspective in a smart, irreverent, reasoned way. Happy birthday to the show, SVP.

Scott Van Pelt

@notthefakeSVP

6 years

Three years ago, I headed into work to start a new show. As we begin year four, my sincere thanks for staying up late with us and allowing us to keep you company. We are grateful every day. #NotTiredYet

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4 years

So grateful to LeeAnne Schlarman, @UKFootball , producer @Thebudman23 and editor Jason Morris. Schlarman was the kind of coach his players would run through two walls for...

College GameDay

@CollegeGameDay

4 years

Kentucky OL coach John Schlarman died Nov. 12 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The Wildcats are playing for him and remembering his legacy 🙏

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5 years

These moments make differences in people’s lives. Well done, @OU_Football .

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@DWilkins21

5 years

It happened!!! Thank to all and @OU_Football @LincolnRiley @JalenHurts and Joe Castiglione! For making this happen

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6 years

Putting out the flag today, remembering Lt. Col. Chet Wojciechowski and Lt. Vera Wojciechowski. Dad was at end of WWII, also served in Korea and Vietnam. Mom served in Japan as a nurse at the conclusion of WWII. Heartfelt thanks to all who serve.

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@genowoj

1 year

Appreciate those who have reached out--very kind of everyone. For the record, ESPN did right by me during my entire career. No hard feelings. It was an honor to work there.

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@genowoj

3 years

Those who have covered Bob at OU over the years know exactly what that program means to him. His sense of loyalty and family was one of the key themes of Bob's memoir, ``No Excuses.'' He had chances to leave OU, but always stayed true to his convictions.

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@genowoj

6 years

Absolutely. Laughable that others make declarations on what someone else should do when it comes to ``shutting it down'' and ``getting paid.'' The kid wants to play. Let him live his age.

David Kaplan

@thekapman

6 years

Love hearing Zion say "For those people that thought I shouldn't come back and play they're entitled to their opinion but these are my brothers and I love Duke."

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@genowoj

5 years

Like every other working stiff taking a private jet to his new gig... He’s not getting ripped for leaving after one year. He’s getting ripped for hypocrisy of transfer portal comments and “committed” tweets. U want to leave? Fine. Just spare us the culture lectures.

Brett McMurphy

@Brett_McMurphy

5 years

Everyone ripping Mel Tucker for leaving after 1 year. So what’s acceptable time to move on: 2, 5, 10 years? Wait to get fired? Coaches are like every other working stiff (although compensated much, much better): get most $$ you can in best job situation you can find

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6 years

After @Vol_Football win vs. Auburn, thought back to conversation I had with a UT coach shortly before spring game. The coach said there was lots of work to be done, but that the team would play hard and before it was over, they'd win a game or two nobody thought they could win.

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@genowoj

5 years

A year after MJ retired, I played against him in a pickup game in Vegas. We were thisclose to winning, when he suddenly got interested and took over the game. A dumas on my team says to me, ` You gonna guard that guy or what?' He was serious. I said, `It's Michael F-in Jordan!'

Bleacher Report

@BleacherReport

5 years

MJ turns 57 today. ▪️6× champ ▪️6-0 in Finals ▪️6x Finals MVP (most) ▪️5× MVP ▪️14× All-Star ▪️ROY ▪️DPOY ▪️10× 1st-Team All-NBA ▪️9× 1st-Team All-Defensive ▪️10x scoring champ (most) ▪️5th-most points ever ▪️1st billionaire player Changed the game and inspired generations.

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6 years

If you have about 13 minutes Sunday (the 10 a.m. @SportsCenter ), we'd like to introduce u to NBA all-star @MarcGasol and a humanitarian mission in the Mediterranean that became an international incident. Here's story w/a TV preview:

Diary of a rescue: Marc Gasol's mission to help immigrants

Moved by the desperation of immigrants and the efforts to rescue them, NBA center Marc Gasol didn't hesitate to accept an invitation to see for himself what one group is doing to help.

www.espn.com

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@genowoj

5 years

Yes, it happened when the Indians beat the Yankees. Pedro Cerrano did it.

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@kbohls

5 years

I wonder if a major-leaguer has ever carried a bat all the way around the bases after a home run.

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@genowoj

4 years

Looking forward to @CollegeGameDay and CFB on Jan. 1, of course. But would like to acknowledge friend and colleague Tom Rinaldi, who is known for violins, but we know better: he plays ALL the instruments in a TV orchestra. Simply the best. Go crush it today/tonight, pal!

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4 years

Hope you'll consider watching @CollegeGameDay this morning, as we try to honor the legacy of the man @UKFootball called, ``The Great American''--assistant coach John Schlarman.

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@genowoj

6 years

With all due respect to FBS HC, it's not the four best-personnel teams in the playoffs. Ohio State has top-4 personnel...and it got waxed by Purdue. ND played a tough sched, and had it lost a game, it likely wdn't hv reached playoff. But it didn't lose...and OSU+ UGA (twice) did.

Bruce Feldman

@BruceFeldmanCFB

6 years

Text from an FBS head coach: "When will the (CFP) committee actually watch personnel? Notre Dame doesn't have players anywere close to the three other teams or Georgia. Like watching a NFL team play a college team."

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6 years

Absolutely lovely. Well done, Purdue.

Tom Dienhart

@TomDienhart1

6 years

Tyler Trent Gate

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@genowoj

7 years

To all the hundreds...thousands of law enforcement personnel who worked tirelessly to find the person responsible for those bombs...thank you. We almost certainly don't say that enough.

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@genowoj

6 years

Here at O’Hare. TSA lines unusually long, but what TSA officials are here, they’re doing their very best. Appreciative of their efforts under difficult circumstances. Tried to say thanks at every checkpoint.

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@genowoj

7 years

I have no idea how good the Badgers really are, but I love that they do their thing without complaining or worrying about rankings, etc.

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@genowoj

4 years

This is such a galatically uninformed and lazy take. There isn't one person who covers CFB in a responsible, serious way who `roots' against a season. If the season is moved or canceled, it will be because the decision makers made what they thought was best for all involved.

Danny Kanell

@dannykanell

4 years

Know a lot of college football writers have been accused of rooting against the season. I don’t think that’s necessarily the case but some absolutely want to be able to say “I told you so” because they’ve been peddling only the absolute worst headlines Sadly might cost the season

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5 years

Loved the little smirk he gave when asked about people casually discounting OU's chances against LSU. I understand all the reasons why LSU is a double-digit favorite, but also understand the power of motivation. No idea how it will turn out, but this has been a resilient OU team.

Eddie Radosevich

@Eddie_Rado

5 years

BREAKING: Lincoln Riley confirms #Sooners WILL play in Peach Bowl.

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@genowoj

3 years

The left arm cast that Archie played in at Ole Miss. Loved spending time today at The Manning Room today during our visit with @Lane_Kiffin and @corral_matt and the legendary Ken Crain. Appreciated their time. Look for the piece on @CollegeGameDay this Saturday.

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@genowoj

5 years

Don’t think it was a coincidence that @Vikings rolled to win with @caseyob14 as honorary captain. Just saying...

Minnesota Football

@GopherFootball

5 years

#Gophers @caseyob14 was an honorary captain today at the @Vikings game and participated in the coin toss. #Skol

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5 years

Journalism, as practiced in Seattle and all around the country during this difficult time, is not fake, is not a hoax, is not an enemy. It is a conduit to the truth, and a lifeline for those in need of information and reporting.

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@JayBilas

5 years

NYT story on the journalists at the Seattle Times, and their reporting on a pandemic and it’s effect on the community.

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3 years

Was 23-y/o nobody FtLaud News reporter covering HS sports. Request interview w/the great Bowden for recruiting story--he'll never do it. Hours later, phone rings. It's him! I fumble nervously through questions. He calms me down. Answers every one. I always remember that kindness.

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

3 years

Florida State announced the passing of legendary head coach Bobby Bowden. He was 91 years old.

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6 years

Talked to the legendary Hayden Fry a few days ago. I loved what he said about brow-beating screamers: ``I coached for 47 years in high school, the Marine Corps and college. To my knowledge I never had a player make a mistake on purpose.'' Exactly.

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@genowoj

6 years

Thank you Pullman, @WSUCougFB and the amazing WSU family for a remarkable Saturday.

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@genowoj

4 months

My uncle, Alex Wojciechowski, was in the 4th wave at Normandy. For years I asked him what it was like, but he declined. Decades later, a handwritten letter arrived. His memories spilled out onto those 9 pages. The valor+sacrifices made on that day of days is beyond comprehension.

60 Minutes

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Andy Rooney landed on the beach of Normandy days after D-Day, 80 years ago today. In 2004, he shared a firsthand account of “a day unlike any other.” “It’s hard for anyone who has been in a war to describe the terror of it to anyone who hasn’t,” he said. .

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9 years

This just in: Kansas City fans have voted the Royals in as Stanley Cup champions.

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@genowoj

6 years

Fact 1: the two best teams in the country will play for the national championship. This is bad why? Fact 2: The best college coach (ever?) will be on one sideline facing a guy who has built an empire at Clemson. This is bad why?

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@genowoj

6 years

The folks at @VT_Football are the best. Love that place. Thanks to Coach Fuente and Coach Beamer for their time and considerable help. And thanks to Hank too!

Virginia Tech Football

@HokiesFB

6 years

COMING UP ❗️ Get over to @CollegeGameDay to check out @GenoEspn catching up with these two guys & more! #Hokies 🦃

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6 years

If Harry Caray, or Vin Scully, or Harry Kalas, or Larry Munson, etc., were the sports voices of your youth, well, that's what John Ward was to Vols fans. A gentleman's gentleman and one of the great college game broadcasters of all time.

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6 years

Oh no :-( RIP to an absolute legend.

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@genowoj

10 years

UAB announces that in light of upset vs. Iowa State, it is shutting down the basketball program.

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@genowoj

6 years

Just 10 years ago a presidential nominee could acknowledge and praise his opponent's better angels. McCain didn't reduce politics to juvenile name-calling, to pettiness, to half-truths, mistruths and no truths. He had dignity, gravitas and a true love of country.

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Sen. John McCain on Sen. @BarackObama at 2008 Al Smith Dinner: "Political opponents can have a little trouble seeing the best in each other. But I have had a few glimpses of this man at his best. And I admire his great skill, energy, and determination."

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6 years

My brother, who had never entered the Masters lottery until this year, just found out he won two tickets to Sunday's round. I told him to immediately go buy PowerBall tickets...

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@genowoj

7 years

The next time someone tells me athletes aren't or shouldn't be role models, I'll direct them to the work of Watt...

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@JamesPalmerTV

7 years

J.J. Watt said everything that is being distributed today, 10 semi trucks worth, is just from donations. Haven't touched the 17 million

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5 years

A few things to remember for those Tennessee fans who might feel annoyed by Barnes' honesty: 1) He stayed, regardless of the reasons. 2) It's a good thing other schools want your coach. 3) He's been transparent and honest. 4) It was UCLA. 5) He stayed.

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@DanaONeilWriter

5 years

At least he’s not going w the BS coach speak... as tough as the truth might be to hear

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3 years

Would like to thank the Lowe and Jordan families for their time and trust, as well as @Utah_Football for all of its considerable help. Thanks to @KoachMak , too, and producer Jen Chafitz, editor Jason Morris, and @BenWebber23 .

College GameDay

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Aaron Lowe and Ty Jordan were best friends, high school teammates and teammates at the University of Utah. Two tragedies ended their lives nine months to the day of each other, but not their bond.

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For the first time in program history, @Utah_Football is retiring a jersey number. No. 22--previously worn by Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe--will be retired in a ceremony between the 1st and 2nd Qs of tonight's game vs. UCLA. Both families will be in attendance.

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@genowoj

6 years

Later, when ordering a sparkling water, he looked into the flight attendant’s soul and simply asked, “Why?” Violin music played over the intercom system...

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@JayBilas

6 years

Tom Rinaldi, boarding a flight this morning, greeted the flight attendant with, “Good morning! What are your hopes and dreams?” She began weeping uncontrollably. Flight delayed.

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Just wanted to thank all the coaches, players, staff members, SIDs, ADs, parents and friends who were kind enough to give their time for our @CollegeGameDay features and interviews this season. The time and candor is never taken for granted or unappreciated.

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@genowoj

6 years

If I wanted to see pinstripes, I'd go to an actual Yankees game. I appreciate the effort, but those unis and Notre Dame go together like barbecue sauce on a Communion wafer.

Darren Rovell

@darrenrovell

6 years

Notre Dame Jersey & Helmet for Pinstripe Game at Yankee Stadium (📷 by @NDFBEquipment )

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7 years

Paul is the kind of coach u'd want your son to play for. Worker bee, no ego, team first. Always enjoy talking with him. Impressive W today.

Jim Dunaway

@jimdunaway

7 years

Dang it! @GenoEspn I was ready to cheer for Harbaugh and chaos today...but after that...who can’t cheer for Paul Chryst @BadgerFootball @uwp_pioneers

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6 years

For sportswriters, this is a flag-flies-at-half mast day. In heaven, I assume Dan Jenkins is drawing hard on a cigarette, drinking an adult beverage and cracking wise with Sherrod, Pope, Murray, and Shrake. Maybe he'll let Hogan join in. His Ownself was the best of the best.

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10 years

The Big10 is accepting apologies from all those who mocked it back in September.

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5 years

Always amuses me when people ask, “Is PJ Fleck for real.” As if it were some sort of act. You can’t do what he’s done at two different programs by faking sincerity and compassion. He and @caseyob14 have a bond that will last forever. Thrilled for both of them.

Dave Schwartz

@Dave_Schwartz

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A moment to share for @caseyob14 and @Coach_Fleck

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6 years

Today marks the 3-year anniversary of Chad Carr’s death from DIPG. Tammi and Jason Carr said they didn’t want his death to be in vain. It hasn’t. Research donations and awareness have spiked. So many worthy causes; this is one of them. @chadtough

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Walked around London yesterday wearing Stark Vegas t-shirt from GameDay visit last season. Out of nowhere, someone yelled, 'More cowbell!'

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Whatever your politics, the peaceful, civilized transfer of power is profound and awe inspiring.

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7 years

Was at UGA football facility this past Saturday as Smart and coaches hosted recruits. It was an impressive coordinated display of hospitality, salesmanship, video ingenuity, and drop-ins (by selected UGA star players). Smart was laser focused on those recruits.

SEC Network

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The new class rankings are out.... The #⃣1⃣ class in the country: @FootballUGA

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6 years

Here at the University of @cbfowler ... Snow expected today. Such a cool campus.

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8 years

EVERY head coach, staff, AD, player in coll. athletics shd be required to read Baylor report. If report doesn't send shivers, nothing will.

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5 years

Spent some quality time with the big guy himself: @TexasMascot and the Silver Spurs. Bevo was a perfect gentleman.

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@genowoj

7 years

Huge admirer of B10, but CFP choices are made in real time. To say conf. bowl success is proof OSU shd b in playoff are dots I can't connect

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6 years

7:07 a.m...Guy next to me unleashes the hounds as soon as he boards. Gonna be one of those travel days. Could really use one of @YahooForde Lenten prayers right now. Something about dealing with foot odors...

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@genowoj

5 years

The upstairs sideline view is even better. If I were a coach, I'd show Williams' hustle and effort to my team on a loop. What a play!

Kirk Herbstreit

@KirkHerbstreit

5 years

In a weekend of some sloppy college football how bout DT #49 Manly Williams extra effort to secure the win for Hawaii in the last play of the game?!? Never know if you’re effort will be THE DIFFERENCE. 40 yards downfield he makes the last! GREAT JOB Manly for not giving up!

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After Yr. 3, Duke boosters wanted K fired. In 4th season, Butters gave K a new 5-year deal. K cried in Butters' office. `Tom, you don't have to do this,' said K. Said Butters: `Coach, on the contrary, I not only need to do it, I need to do it right now.' The rest is history.

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@genowoj

8 years

BCS announces it is reviewing Bama's onside kick against Clemson. Might penalize the Tide.

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@genowoj

7 years

Snow. Tradition. Two teams and coaches that sincerely respect each other. A taut game. A last-second finish. Singing 2nd. FB perfection.

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@genowoj

5 years

Well, look what arrived in the mail today... Proud to have been part of ⁦ @CoachBobStoops ⁩ book project. Love his honesty, storytelling and football chops. Official release date is Sept 10. (Bobblehead not included.)

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3 years

In my town of Wheaton, Il., Memorial Park decorated with rows of American flags for Veterans Day. Few nights ago, bagpiper played ‘Amazing Grace’ near dusk. Thought of all vets’ service, including my folks: USAF Lt. Col. Chet Wojciechowski and Lt. Vera Wojciechowski.

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@genowoj

10 years

If you know anything about Briles, know this: he won't back down to anybody, including his conference commissioner. And he didn't tonight.

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@genowoj

6 years

This is like saying, ``Hey WSU students who enjoy baked goods: I'm thinking about bringing an endless supply of pies, cakes and cookies to a classroom next semester. All you can eat once a week for about 6 weeks. Would this be of interest to those with a sweet tooth?

Mike Leach

@Coach_Leach

6 years

Hey WSU students, I’m thinking about teaching an evening seminar class next semester w my friend Senator Baumgartner. “Leadership Lessons in Insurgent Warfare & Football Strategy.” Would meet once a week for about 6 weeks. Would this be of interest?

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@genowoj

4 years

I'm not interested in playing baiting games. I'm saying that responsible CFB journalists are reporting the news, not rooting for it. Are ADs/conf. comm. influenced by the reporting? Yes--the reporting. If they're influenced by opinion, they're not serving their constituency.

Danny Kanell

@dannykanell

4 years

@GenoEspn Alright Woj I’ll take the bait...and clearly by referencing “some” it’s like I’ve awakened the army of CFB writers. This should be a nuanced conversation sadly this medium does not afford. Lots of layers but you don’t think the decision makers pay attention to media opinion?

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@genowoj

6 years

To all those who wonder why we write and talk about Tiger @TigerWoods so much...that's why. Life is a three-act play, and in many ways, Woods' third act is as compelling as the previous two. Rise...Fall...The long journey back...

Scott Van Pelt

@notthefakeSVP

6 years

What a scene. One guy in sports capable of creating that moment. One.

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@genowoj

4 years

I don't know a damn thing about NASCAR. But I know I'm rooting for Bubba Wallace every time he climbs into a race car, every time he steps in front of a microphone, every time his strength of character overpowers the weakness and cowardice of racism.

Bubba Wallace

@BubbaWallace

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@genowoj

10 years

Respectively, @BarackObama , how about FINALLY inviting @UWWhitewater to White House. Just won 6th DIII natl title in 8 years! Please?

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@genowoj

6 months

The best of the best. Humble. Kind. Instinctive. Understated. @notthefakeSVP said it so well earlier in the week: Verne elevates every event broadcast, even the Masters...In your life, you'll never hear someone better.

Golf on CBS ⛳

@GolfonCBS

6 months

Verne Lundquist's 40th and final Masters has been filled with emotion. His connection to some of the most iconic moments at Augusta National is a legacy that will live on for many years to come.

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3 years

There’s a reason why @jhardy_32 will be a co-recipient of upcoming US Basketball Writers Assn award honoring a special type of courage. Hope you’ll consider watching our @SportsCenter feature on Justin, which airs Sunday morning, again Sun. night. Remarkable player and young man.

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@genowoj

4 years

As good of a friend as you could ever have, as good of a journalist as you'll ever know. Proud to be his colleague through the years, prouder that he calls me a friend.

Ivan Maisel

@Ivan_Maisel

4 years

I came to work at ESPN 18 years ago today, on Nov. 5, 2002, as the first college football writer at . On the day that my employment became an adult, ESPN informed me that upon expiration of my contract on Jan. 31, I will no longer be working here. 1/

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@genowoj

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In the age of scholarship offers to 6th-grade football prospects, it's nice to see a 4th-grader get an offer that really matters. Well done, @univtennessee

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@genowoj

7 years

Hard to believe the owners approved those moves...

Darren Rovell

@darrenrovell

7 years

BREAKING: 29 NFL teams will make $55 MILLION EACH from relocation fees of Rams, Chargers & Raiders

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@genowoj

5 years

I’ve never bought argument that EVERYONE cheats, but after recent trial—and telling silence of certain schools and conferences—I can understand exasperation of non-cheaters. NCAA incapable of enforcing own rules. Cheating met with shrugs.

John U. Bacon

@Johnubacon

5 years

Beilein's departure for the NBA strikes me as a partial commentary on the state of NCAA basketball: players leaving too soon for the NBA, and rampant cheating nationwide (see FBI probe, and the NCAA's non-reaction), probably have made the job less appealing to a guy like Beilein

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@genowoj

11 months

Honored to be asked. Thrilled to join a terrific faculty and staff. Looking forward to working with those students and returning to a campus that has great meaning to me.

UT College of Communication & Information

@UTCCI

11 months

In case you missed it: @genowoj is coming home to Rocky Top next fall as a full-time professor of practice in @UTJEM ! More details:

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@genowoj

7 years

It wasn't a dunk gone wrong. It was an absolute horrifying cheap shot by a kid who had better hope his grotesque actions didn't injure the other player.

Darren Rovell

@darrenrovell

7 years

A Dunk Gone Wrong at the Boys 1A state semifinal in Kansas (📷 by @tyler2544 )

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@genowoj

5 years

So cool. Thrilled for @caseyob14 , and absolutely loved the moment between him and @Coach_Fleck . P.J. has been a believer in Casey from Day One. Spend time with Casey, and you understand why it isn’t a leap of faith. Congrats.

ESPN

@espn

5 years

Bigger than sports 🙏 Four-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien made his debut for Minnesota.

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@genowoj

9 years

That noise you heard from above was Ron Santo yelling. And I'm guessing Ernie Banks is spraying champagne on Jack Brickhouse.

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@genowoj

6 years

Just saw a dozen or so Special Olympics athletes here in Orlando airport, beginning the journey to Abu Dhabi for World Games next week. Wished them luck. Can’t wait to see them in competition. They looked sharp in those red, white and blue USA sweatsuits.

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@genowoj

3 years

Many thanks to all the folks who have made @KirkHerbstreit 's memoir, `Out of the Pocket,' a success. Proud to be a small part of the project and appreciative of all the people who hv bought the book and passed along kind words. Thanks also to colleagues/friends for their support.

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@genowoj

3 years

It isn't the signature that matters. Ink fades, but that moment won't. A simple act of kindness that took, what, 30 seconds, but will last a lifetime...

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

3 years

Jack Grealish is a real one. Break out the tissues…

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@genowoj

9 years

As a Vol, rough to watch tonight's finish, but impossible not to be impressed with OU's comeback--especially with Neyland rocking like that.

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@genowoj

7 years

I thought it already had: UA, Nike, Adidas...

Jay Bilas

@JayBilas

7 years

It won't be long before this finds its way to college sports. Inevitable.

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@genowoj

4 years

A deal’s a deal, ⁦ @davidpollack47 ⁩. Vols will get you next year. But congrats to UGA on impressive performance.

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@genowoj

5 years

“No Excuses” by @CoachBobStoops debuts next Tuesday. I love Bob’s still-unfolding story. (But I’m biased.) @OU_Football , @HawkeyeFootball , @KStateFB , @FloridaFootball , @Browns well represented in book. An unflinching look into the life of a head coach.

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