111. Raygun Teaches Us A Lesson That Failure Is OK

Big Z College Hoops Central

What the world saw last Friday when Dr. Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun came out wearing that sporty Australian uniform while performing that awkward routine towards the end of the Paris Olympics. Her kangaroo pose became a major meme. But there is a major lesson on how to stay persistent. She admitted her faults and said what she believed in. The belief like the late Jim Valvano used to say in 'don't give up, don't ever give up' definitely applies. College students go through this, especially when having to write papers and taking tests. They are so confident going in, but some teachers in the end aren't impressed. Although she learned breaking in her 20's by her boyfriend turned husband, Rachael took a chance and she tried the best that she could. Her day job as a college professor is teaching cultural studies with a focus on “the cultural politics of breaking.” Her 355 page dissertation is proof why she is devoting her career to breathe new life into breaking:

https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ghhs_00078_1

My point is that with NIL and the transfer portal, the last guy on the bench could have his moment in the sun. Staying true to your beliefs and having positive vibes can go a long way. I also spent a few minutes talking about the bi-coastal travel in the ACC and Big Ten. I will spend some more time on this major subject the closer we get to starting the 2024-2025 season. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about this podcast. I would really appreciate it, so I can hope to secure an advertiser sometime down the road. Thank you for listening.

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