Tag: Sports
More Proof that Exhortations Don’t Work?
Singletary dropped pants at halftime - SF Gate
Funny story here about new 49ers coach, Mike Singletary, during halftime of his first game.
When his team...
Taking Responsibility for Mistakes – On the Field, and Off
Wildcats know they have room to improve -- chicagotribune.comThose of you who know me recognize me as a diehard Northwestern Wildcats fan. Yes, it's...
Another Uniform Inventory Story
For now, Chad Johnson can't wear Ocho Cinco
Remember this story from last year? Another year, another NFL receiver, another Reebok "waste of inventory" story.
"He's...
A Funny Example of Not Delivering "Value"?
How about that Lucas stadium view? | IndyStar.com
A photo of the new football stadium in Indianapolis (Lucas Stadium) is shown, at left (click for...
Changing Glass vs. Pouring a Glass
One thing I observed at the Stars/Red Wings playoff game last Wednesday is that the arena crew could pretty much swap out one of...
Reducing the Waste of Waiting in the NFL Draft
NFL teams play hurry-up offense in draft - USATODAY.comI'm not a huge NFL Draft geek. It's on right now, but I'm watching some hockey...
Lean Elements in NCAA Hoops?
Guest Post By Mike Thelen:New Offense Leads Calipari, Memphis Within One Win of National ChampionshipGreat article on the Memphis basketball team. Do you...
Safety, Quality (Starts), Delivery (to the Plate), and Coaches
Coaches grousing over mandatory helmets : Rockies : The Rocky Mountain NewsHappy Opening Day to baseball fans out there. I grew up a huge...
American-Made Footballs in the Super Bowl
At a Small Ohio Factory, Leather and Laces Mesh - New York Times
It's not a Lean story, per se, but it's always nice to...
Not following the "Standard" lets an athlete off the hook?
Jenkins beats doping charge -- chicagotribune.comHere's an example of a testing lab not following their own industry standard work, an error that "vindicates" (in...
"Not Conducive to Suggestions"
My ears always perk up when I hear the word "suggestions." Again, it was in a football context. But unlike the ASU Sun...
The Sun Devil Suggestion System
My wife is an Arizona State alumna, so we're watching the annual Arizona St / Arizona rivalry football game (well, I'm watching it, she...




