While some might argue that it’s too early to listen to holiday music, there’s one thing we can all agree on. A great conversation leads to valuable connections.
Now back to our regularly scheduled holiday music…
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National football league)
This weekend you're likely to hear about the return of Antonio Brown to the NFL, a return that's not without controversy. Brown has had many run-ins with the law and many teams have tried and failed to keep him out of trouble. Enter in Tom Brady. Brady's team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signed Brown and he's been crashing at Brady's house until his NFL suspension (for violating the league's personal conduct policy) is over this weekend. Brady introduced Brown to Tony Robbins and Brown says he's been "working on myself within" and staying positive and not letting his frustration get the best of him. Robbins "helped me to see the light in regards to my future." HERE'S TO HOPING
Overtime
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know Pennsylvania poll workers are in the spotlight as the country waits for election results. While the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL - National Football League) prepare to play the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, they recognized the poll workers efforts by sending over meals for everyone at work in one ballot counting in Allegheny County site. (Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County). DOING THE HARD WORK
Sideline stat
Finally, we get to say welcome back to the PAC-12. The conference that halted their football season earlier in the year is returning to the field tomorrow, sans fans that aren’t related to a player. (PAC-12 is home to teams like USC, Oregon and Arizona). On the flipside, missing from this weekend is top college quarterback Trevor Lawrence who is out for a second week after testing positive for COVID. His absence might be just what No. 4 ranked Notre Dame needs to get past No. 1 ranked Clemson. IN IT TO WIN IT
Coaches’ corner
Patrick Mahomes is paying it forward in Kansas City by splitting the six-figure cost to host voters at Arrowhead Stadium, home of his Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes and his team paired up to not only to provide a really cool polling place for thousands of voters but to buy new voting machines that will benefit the community for years to come. TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
What to watch
The final race of the NASCAR (National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing) season is this Sunday. NASCAR playoffs are a little different in that all the drivers still drive in the final race in Phoenix, but only four are eligible to win the championship title at the end of it. You won’t see driver Kevin Harvick in that final four as he failed to qualify even though he dominated the regular season. These are the final four who are hoping to drive off into the sunset victoriously. EAT MY DUST
Joey Logano, No. 22 - Team Penske Ford
Chase Elliott, No. 9 - Hendrick Motorsports Ford
Brad Keselowski, No. 2 - Team Penske Ford
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 - Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
