Category Archives: Blog

Things we learned from Super Bowl 50

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

1. Never quit. 2. Success is the best way to shut up the haters. 3. Being a winner means being gracious even when you lose. 4. Always dive on the ball. 5. When in doubt, bring Beyoncé out. 6. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Writing | Leave a comment

Fit4Change Blog: Day 16 of 48

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

At the end of four weeks, I was nowhere near Madison Central this morning. Instead of getting up at 4 a.m. for my workout, I got up at 6 a.m. I’m in Greenwood, Missisisppi for a speech. But I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Fat-Fit-Fat, Writing | Leave a comment

Scar power

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Ariel Winter, the “smart” daughter on Modern Family, made my Facebook feed because she arrived on the red carpet wearing a dress that revealed part of her scar from her breast reduction surgery. Apparently someone somewhere said something and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, HOPE, Writing | Leave a comment

Crazy Hair

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

My youngest son looks like his mama but has my crazy hair. Part of our morning “get out of the house so everyone won’t be late for school” routine is for me to help him tame his hair and get … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Writing | Leave a comment

A Burpee’s lesson: Fit4Change Day 15 of 48

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m  writing these blogs because much of what we do out on the field translates to everyday life. Even if you don’t get up at 4 a.m. and throw yourself around a football field, you can still learn from some … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Fat-Fit-Fat, Writing | Leave a comment

Make today your National Signing Day

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Imagine you are 18. You’ve been recruited, sought after and now, you’re about to put your pen to the dotted line. You are being given the gift of a college education — but you’ll have to earn it. You have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Fat-Fit-Fat, Writing | Leave a comment

Fit4Change Blog: Day 13 of 48

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Fit4Change blog: Day 13 of 48 I didn’t write about Friday, but it was a leg workout and my legs are still sore from it, so in a way, any discomfort I had today was a leftover from Friday. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Fat-Fit-Fat, Writing | Leave a comment

Five lessons I learned from Bert Case

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Finishing up Bert Case’s obituary cartoon got me thinking: What’s his legacy? What did he leave behind for the rest of us who knew him so well. When I say “the rest of us who knew him so well,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Writing | 1 Comment

Fit4Change Blog: Day 11 of 48 — COMPETE!

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Competition is good for the soul. Pick someone who is better than you and work your butt off until you can beat him or her. Push yourself beyond your comfort zone and leave it all out on the field. Use … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Fat-Fit-Fat, Writing | Leave a comment

A lion’s will to live

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Bert Case has fought a 15-round battle with Sepsis and is down on his knees before the final bell. His lungs are struggling to recover — and the prognosis isn’t cheery. But Bert is tough. And Bert loves being Bert. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, HOPE, Writing | Leave a comment