Take a deep breath folks, yesterday was a wild day in the world of college football. From big-time matchups, new and old rivalries, comebacks, and more, it didn’t disappoint. We have the NLCS starting up today, but first, we want to talk about the ALCS, specifically, Cleveland Manager Stephen Vogt, check it out below!
Today’s Trivia🧠
It's no secret that the NFL is a money making machine, but which NFL franchise is the lowest valued team in the league?
(answer at the bottom of the Stump!)
On This Day…
🏒 On this day in 1993, the world was officially introduced to the MIGHTY DUCKS!
The NHL franchise won their 1st NHL game, and since have been known to have (At least, in my opinion) some of the coolest jerseys in professional sports. The color combo is just too good.
Today’s Featured Story…
🏀 Stephen Vogt: Used to the Big Stage
There comes a time in every person’s life when they have to decide what they want to do with their life. I’m not talking about just a job, I’m talking what type of person they want to be, how they want to treat others, and how they want to make an impact. Stephen Vogt, by profession, is the Manager of the Cleveland Guardians, but he’s so much more than that.
To be an MLB manager you have to be a lot of different things: a communicator, a leader, knowledgeable, gutsy, and confident. Steven Vogt is a lot of these things and more. But how he got to be where he is now was anything but conventional, much like his playing career. In his first year as manager of the Cleveland Guardians, he has led his ball club to the ALCS.
Vogt was a 12th-round pick out of Azusa Pacific University and was pretty much unknown in the Rays organization. This all changed in a talent show during spring training in 2012. He went up there and did impersonations of then Rays manager Joe Maddon, and assistant coaches Matt Quatraro and Mitch Lukevics. He killed it. He took home the $2,000 pot, but he won much more than that that day.
Vogt was part of the Minor League camp, but anytime the Rays needed someone, they started calling up Vogt. He was a perfect fit on the roster, he meshed well, and he was also an incredibly meticulous and hard-working player. He still is, but the thing that most impressed the Rays about Vogt, was his confidence.
Vogt was raised in a music family, he had been singing and acting all his life, hence his comfort and talent during the talent show. Vogt was in the church choir, on the stage in plays and musicals, and performing solos in front of large crowds at a very young age. That’s how you grow confidence. When you can do impersonations, voices, and mannerisms, it shows you are observant and able to focus on the little things that make big differences, perfect for a manager. Even when he wasn’t preparing to be a manager, he was sculpting himself into one.
The people who know Vogt the baseball guy can attest to his level of detail. He asks questions, he wants to know why, he prepares like no other, and he listens. He also understands the times to lock in and the times when he can be more laid back, the guy who does impressions. It’s a very delicate balance that can provide unreal benefits when done correctly. Your staff and players not only like you, but they respect you.
Vogt’s MLB playing career started unreal adversity, going 0-32 batting after being called up. That’s the fourth longest hitless streak to start a career in MLB History. Even then, Vogt was not shaken. He went on to have two All-Star seasons in the MLB, including some incredible years with the Oakland Athletics. He even hit a home run in his last MLB at-bat.
Whether the stage is for theatre or for baseball, Vogt will be comfortable and confident. He’ll be himself, he won’t be afraid, and he’ll do it his way. His Cleveland Guardians will take on the New York Yankees for a chance at a World Series appearance and an AL pennant.
Yesterday, In a Nutshell
⚾ The Cleveland Guardians defeat the Detroit Tigers to MOVE ON and get a date with the Bronx Bombers, with the series starting in NY on Sunday. Cleveland was injected with juice when Lane Thomas hit a grand salami to open up the scoring.
⚽ USMNT defeat Panama, 2-0, in the debut of Pochettino as the new boss of the US Men’s squad. Goals scored by Yunus Musha and Ricardo Pepi
🏈Some HUGE College Football action from yesterday, here’s the sparknotes:
(1) Texas gets their star QB Quinn Ewers back for the Red River Rivalry against (18) Oklahoma and the boys in burnt orange took it to the Sooners, 34-3.
(4) Penn State survives a MASSIVE scare in the Rose Bowl from the USC Trojans, able to survive in OT, 33-30.
(23) Illinois goes to OT with Purdue after hitting a FG to tie it up as the clock was expiring in a SHOOTOUT, Illinois 50, Purdue 49.
(3) Oregon defeats (2) Ohio State in an INSTANT CLASSIC in Eugene last night. The Ducks won after Ohio State QB Will Howard had an extremely costly mental error on the last play of the game, and the clock ran out on the Buckeyes.
(9) Ole Miss and (13) LSU head into OT in Death Valley but it’s the Tigers who take it! Ole Miss hit a 57-yard field goal in the first OT and then LSU scored on the FIRST PLAY of their drive, what an answer, Geaux Tigers…
🏒 Bruins star goalie Jeremy Swayman returns to the net for the Bruins as they win their home opener, 2-1, over the Toronto Maple Leafs
💯Top Performers:
🏒 Clayton Keller (UTAH): Game winner and 2 goals in BIG win over Rangers
⚾ Lane Thomas (CLEV): 2-4, 5 RBIs, ONE HUGE GRAND SLAM
🏈 Carson Beck (UGA): 36/48, 459 Passing Yards, 2 Tuddys
🏀 Dillon Gabriel (OREG): 23/34, 341 Passing Yards, 42 Rushing Yards, 3 TDs
Stump Top Plays❗❗
Today’s Slate
*All times are ET*
⚾ National League Championship: Mets @ Dodgers (8:15 PM on FOX)
🏀 WNBA Finals Game 2: Lynx @ Liberty (3:00 PM on ABC)
🏒 NHL on ESPN+: Wild @ Jets (6:00 PM), Kraken @ Stars (8:00 PM), Flames @ Oilers (8:00 PM), Ducks @ Golden Knights (10:00 PM)
🏈 NFL Week 6: Jaguars vs Bears (9:30 AM from London) ; FOX: Browns @ Eagles (1:00 PM), Cardinals @ Packers (1:00 PM), Bucs @ Saints (1:00 PM), Lions @ Cowboys (4:25 PM), Falcons @ Panthers (4:25 PM) ; CBS: Colts @ Titans (1:00 PM), Texans @ Patriots (1:00 PM), Commanders @ Ravens (1:00 PM), Chargers @ Broncos (4:05 PM), Steelers @ Raiders (4:05 PM) ; SNF: Bengals @ Giants (8:20 PM)
⚽ UEFA Nations League: Finland vs England (12:00 PM), Austria vs Norway (2:45 PM), Greece vs Ireland (2:45 PM)
🎙Song OTD🎙
Are You Ready for Some Football?
Hank Williams Jr.
Electric. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALLLLLLLL
🗣 Quote OTD🗣
“The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire.”
Richard Nixon
Mr. Nixon, you hit this one on the head. Hot flames get the best steel, that’s right.
❗Glue Guy OTD❗
Rushing Touchdown
Football
The rushing touchdown may be the most glue way to score a touchdown. Think about it, it can be ugly, gritty, but electric. Passing touchdowns are fun and usually exciting, but the rushing tuddy is so meat and potatoes.
Trivia Answer:
D. Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals are currently the least valuable team in the NFL, but things could change. The Cowboys are the most valuable team in the NFL, about $2 billion more than the Bengals.
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