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| Stuart Scott, Picture Courtesy of thepouchtimes.com |
There never seems to be enough support or the right support for any situation. People tend to overlook the little things and never acknowledge what's right in front of them. I started my own hashtag #GreatnessStartsEarly about a few years ago and have ran with it in stride. I can only hold true to that statement because of the connection I have with people I have never met and people that I have. I don't normally praise people I don't know but there are a few people that I have this hire respect for that has created avenues and awareness to my future in sports. I was given the opportunity as a blessing to study sports management in my 4 years and I not just feel, I know that Stuart Scott is one of the biggest reasons why.
I never really wanted to get involved with sports writing/media but somewhere down the line I gravitated to it. Stuart Scott, was the first voice I remember recognizing in the sports world and I was never able to explain why he was so unforgettable. Scott, was a 49 year old sports anchor that lead ESPN/SportsCenter to new heights and you could see the impact he had in so many lives. Scott in 2007 was diagnosed with cancer and would go the next 7 years battling good spirit. He would earn an ESPY for his dedication efforts to remaining strong through the entire time and inspiring so many people.
Stuart Scott, is a Chicago native who attended North Carolina University and has 2 daughters. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. Fraternity. He is known for joining ESPN in 1993 and giving us the phrases "Boo-yah" and "as cool as the other side of the pillow". Scott was able to interview some of the greatest minds that were involved and played in sports. His dedication to sports is everything that people could dream of. He was able to take his ability to bring his personality to ESPN and not give up on himself, even against the normal standard.
Last but not least (which is the main reason I'm writing this)... STUART SCOTT IS THE VOICE OF ESPN. ESPN is a network that was created to bring attention to sports. Scott was able to bring the attention to ESPN. People looked at sports like they needed ESPN and not the other way around. Scott was the character to sports throughout the world. He gave people energy, effort and efficiency. He never let anybody down with his personality and ability to give the company a name. People come in and out of our lives everyday but I'm not sure this is one person we will ever be able to imitate or replace.
"Thank you Stuart Scott for giving purpose to sports"
