Eric Johnson Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans. It is a quiet, reflective day here on my mountain–it has rained on and off throughout the night, and mist shrouds the valley below. It is gray all around. The Ol’ Ball Coach has brought us more lessons from Master Sun Tzu. Let us turn to them: WATER WATER EVERYWHERE … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. The hunters have returned from the jungle in the south, saddened by the loss of a few of their party. It appears that a spotted cat unexpectedly made an appearance and dragged some men into the undergrowth. The hunters, though they searched long and hard, were unable to find them. Our … Read more
It is a beautiful day, Shaolin Redskins fans. The crisp breeze blows from the northwest and dries my laundry strung among the bamboo. It is wash day, but I am distracted by the movement of the troops in the valley below. Our host returns triumphant. The Ol’ Ball Coach pulled some unusual lessons from Master … Read more
Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans! Today as I write, the autumn sun is shining down onto the trees–flashing brightly off the burnished burgundy and gold leaves. It is a beautiful sight. The Ol’ Ball Coach has taken his recent lessons to heart, and on Sunday he turned around and taught the enemy a lesson or … Read more
Salutations, Shaolin Redskins fans. A cold wind swirled recently down my valley, reminding the villagers below of the winter that is soon coming. But I sit quietly now in the warm sunshine, remembering that our fortunes rise and fall like a flag in the fitful autumn breeze. The Ol’ Ballcoach continues his education at the … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, where once our spirits soared, they have come crashing again to earth. Yet there is as always hope–hope and growth. When lightning starts a fire on the mountainside and all is burned–green returns the following spring. Master Sun Tzu has once again taught the Ball Coach some lessons. Let us visit … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans! Today I write from among the bells and drums, the fireworks and cymbals of our village celebration. This week was an incredible, well-deserved victory, and we welcome the ascension of a young new leader! HEART LIKE A LION Sun Tzu said: “Appraise war in terms of the five fundamental factors. . … Read more
Salutations, Shaolin Redskins fans. Today I write from the mountaintop above my village. From these heights I can look down and across my quiet valley and survey the distant battlefields of the past three weeks. The lull in the campaign gives us an opportunity to gain some broader perspective on the Ball Coach’s tenure thus … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. As I sit today beside the flowing waters of the reed-lined river, a butterfly flits by. A sign of change? Of rebirth? Indeed, contrary to the sun which weaves in and out of the clouds, a sign of hope? PLAGUE Sun Tzu said: “An army that does not suffer from countless … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, it is with a heavy heart that I write this week. It is raining outside my little hut–a gray, misty rain, to match my mood. The Ball Coach has drawn more wisdom from Master Sun Tzu; unfortunately, this week he is on the receiving end of the lessons. Let us take … Read more