For a generation that gets most of its information off a computer screen (be it Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or what have you), an athlete has to be very careful about the public/private aspect of that. Be careful not to be overly critical, be careful with use of language, and understand the whole world is watching.

Very narrow areas of expertise can be very productive. Develop your own profile. Develop your own niche.

When it comes to holdouts, there's a presupposition that the player is some angry rebel who's defying authority and only cares about the money.

School gives you the freedom to explore different philosophies, religions, aspects of yourself, and subjects.

As for football in L.A., it's going to take a loooong time before another team comes here.

Whatever fighting words you hear from the bargaining table, the reality is that with the new TV contract about to take effect and the incredibly lucrative ancillary revenue streams, both sides know we are on the verge of ushering in the most lucrative payday in the history of professional sports. The history of professional football is that nothing happens until the very last moment.

My grandfather was running Hillcrest Country Club, and that's where a whole group of Hollywood comedians hung out.