by johnubacon | Jun 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
[To listen to the audio version, click here: Bacon_final_President_Gee_for_web_with_open_for_6-7-2013] Ohio State University president Gordon Gee’s ability to put money in the bank – both his and his university’s — was equaled only by his ability to put his foot...
by johnubacon | May 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
[To listen to the audio, click here: Bacon_Final_RedWings_Playoff_2013_web5-3-13] Most sports fans are happy just to see their team make the playoffs. But Detroit Red Wings fans have been able to take that for granted for a record 22 straight seasons. The last time...
by johnubacon | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hello Dear Loyal Readers, This week I am finally finishing the final draft of the next book, “Fourth and Long: The Fight for the Soul of College Football.” Due Tuesday. Not even kidding. So, alas, no Bacon Blog this week. But I can offer a link to my...
by johnubacon | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
[For the audio version, click here: Student_Football_Seats_2nd_edit_5-3-2013] For decades, students at Michigan games were assigned seats, with the seniors getting the best ones. But last year, according to the Michigan athletic department, roughly a quarter of the...
by johnubacon | Apr 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
[To listen to the audio version, click here: bacon_0426_web] This week, a company called “CareerCast.com” ranked more than 1,000 American jobs, and determined that the worst job in America isn’t garbage collector, dog cage cleaner or Lindsey Lohan sobriety tester –...
by johnubacon | Apr 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hello Loyal Readers and Listeners, When I’ve not been able to produce a Bacon Blog, I’ve done a poor job of letting you know, instead just going AWOL. Well, last night, I finished the fourth draft of the upcoming book, “Fourth and Long: The Fight...
