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The NCAA Should Rethink It’s Policies
August 26, 2010
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Mike Schaffer asked an interesting question about the Football Writers Association of America vacating USC’s 2004 title. Do you care?
I don’t personally care. However, I’m glad the title has been vacated due to the shenanigans perpetrated by Pete Carroll during his run there. I think this raises a larger issue. Why does the NCAA punish the student-athletes by withholding them from post-season competition while the coach can run off to a different school and start over with a clean slate?
This guy comes to mind (Photo courtesy of Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pete Carroll sees the angry mob coming and bolts for the NFL. A decision that took him all of 24 hours. Lane Kiffin puts Tennessee on the hot seat with the NCAA and runs to USC. John Calipari, Rich Rodriguez, the list is endless. My point is this. NONE of those coaches must deal with the consequences of their actions at their former schools. They are able to take one job after the other, making millions of dollars in the process.
Meanwhile, if a student-athlete decides she/he would prefer to go to a different school for a shot at more playing time, conflicts with coaches/teammates, or whatever other reason, a year of sitting on the sidelines is on the horizon. Why is this? I submit it’s because the NCAA is more concerned with the appearance of amateurism than anything else.
The NCAA will receive $10.8 BILLION over the next 14 years for the rights to televise March Madness. ESPN is paying $125 million per season to broadcast the Sugar, Orange, and Fiesta Bowls, plus the BCS National Championship through 2014. ESPN already has the rights to the Rose Bowl, the fee for which I was unable to find after a quick Google search…all the time I was willing to devote to finding the number. The payout for schools, as of 2009, was a total of $18 million for the Rose Bowl, according to Wikipedia.
The bottom line is this. Coaches make millions of dollars, as do athletic directors, boosters and anyone else not actually on the field. Student athletes deserve to receive a portion of the revenue they help produce. Think about it. If college sports just went away, about 30% of fodder for ESPN goes away…along with a boatload of programming. Not to mention all the revenue it generates due to the broadcast of those sports. Bristol would be in a bad place.
I submit the NCAA should remove the hypocrisy in how it deals with coaches and players. If a coach wants to leave West Virginia to go to Michigan when allegations of inappropriate shenanigans start happening, he should be able to go. However, if inappropriate shenanigans are proven to be true, said coach should suffer the consequences…NOT the program he left holding the bag. Conversely, let’s say a student-athlete is clean, but knows some shady things are going on and chooses to leave the program to go to a different school, a school of high moral and ethical fiber. I’ll pick one at random…say…
It's the next best thing to Heaven. Just ask Kevin Costner.
Why should that athlete be punished for making a decision that best benefits him/herself? Sitting out for a year is an absolute travesty. Meanwhile, Pete Carroll can simply bounce to the NFL and make even more millions of dollars. Or Lane Kiffin can jump to USC with his entire coaching staff (while making calls to recruits telling them not to go to class in the morning so they can enroll at USC). There’s a double-standard in the NCAA. It’s why when I hear about students taking gifts, money, or “jobs” they don’t have to show up to and can still get paid, I have a hard time getting upset.
Billions of dollars flow every year due to college athletics in this country, yet the athletes get nothing. Yes, they get a scholarship which provides for school, room and board, etc. It doesn’t provide for the social aspect of college. It’s unrealistic to expect an athlete on scholarship to not take a job to make some money so she/he can go out on Friday night. The NCAA should worry more about what coaches and administrators are doing and less about athletes taking money from agents, boosters, or whomever else.
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#cookchat Transcript 8/22
August 22, 2010
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Here’s the transcript for tonight’s #cookchat. Both Sam and I are incredibly grateful to all of you who participate in our little endeavor. This chat is all about you guys, so the more input you can give, the better it will be! We’re all ears for September’s theme, or if you have individual questions that you’d like to have asked! Just email Sam or I and we’ll get it taken care of!
| hanniespice: | @MattLaCasse it makes them worse. Listen, I need suggestions for what my soup is missing. beef barley soup is missing something. #cookchat | |
| 12:46 am | MattLaCasse: | @hanniespice I find that garlic does wonders for nearly any soup you can think of. #cookchat |
| 12:47 am | hanniespice: | @MattLaCasse you rock matt. will find some garlic powder stat. #cookchat |
| 12:48 am | alisonlewis: | RT @MattLaCasse: #cookchat starts in 15 minutes. Here’s a teaser: What’s your schedule do to your eating habits as school begins? |
| 12:48 am | MattLaCasse: | @hanniespice Try garlic salt or real garlic if you can. Garlic powder will do in a pinch. #cookchat |
| 12:48 am | alisonlewis: | @MattLaCasse it makes mine much better (without the kids around) #cookchat |
| 12:50 am | alisonlewis: | @JessicaThinkies that sounds like a challenge #cookchat |
| 12:51 am | alisonlewis: | @MattLaCasse nice to meet you. I’m new to #cookchat but am familiar with chats in general #cookchat |
| 12:51 am | MattLaCasse: | @alisonlewis That’s interesting. I thought it might be better for some, worse for others. #cookchat |
| 12:51 am | alisonlewis: | @prosperitygal are you doing both? #cookchat |
| 12:52 am | MattLaCasse: | @alisonlewis And you as well! Thanks for joining! #cookchat |
| 12:52 am | alisonlewis: | @MattLaCasse our school’s have started and I already see a huge difference #cookchat |
| 12:54 am | SJOgborn: | If you like to cook or you’re a Chatty Kathy you should linger around #cookchat. @MattLaCasse and I co-mod and it starts in 5 minutes.  |
| 12:54 am | alisonlewis: | @prosperitygal i will see you there. Taking a look at #cookchat as well #cookchat |
| 12:55 am | MarlaMeridith: | @MattLaCasse @alisonlewis @hanniespice @JessicaThinkies @lrbray @stephmajercik Looking forward to #cookchat. It’s my first time here. |
| 12:55 am | MattLaCasse: | @SJOgborn Are you accusing me of being talkative?  #cookchat |
| 12:56 am | MattLaCasse: | @MarlaMeridith Thanks for joining Marla! #cookchat |
| 12:56 am | alisonlewis: | @alisonlewis me too! #cookchat |
| 12:57 am | lrbray: | @MarlaMeridith, mine too! It should be great! #cookchat |
| 12:58 am | alisonlewis: | RT @MarlaMeridith: @MattLaCasse @alisonlewis @hanniespice @JessicaThinkies @lrbray@stephmajercik Looking forward to #cookchat. It’s my first time here. |
| 12:58 am | kellertson: | Me too! Three minutes RT @lrbray: Hoping I can make it to my first #cookchat tonight! |
| 12:58 am | MattLaCasse: | Ok everyone, let’s get the introductions started. I’m Matt, a fat kid living in Missouri and loving life. @SJOgborn and I run #cookchat |
| 12:59 am | MichaelBittner: | @cookchat I’m Mike, live in Missouri and really like chicken. #cookchat |
| 12:59 am | stephmajercik: | Hoping my laptop is working for #cookchat. Going to try and follow along on the phone for right now |
| 12:59 am | hanniespice: | @mattlacasse I didn’t have fresh garlic, so garlic powder it was. Letting it simmer for a bit before tasting. #cookchat |
| 1:00 am | lrbray: | Hi everyone! I’m Lindsey, a senior at Augustana College. I’m looking forward to learning some cooking tips from you all! #cookchat |
| 1:00 am | MattLaCasse: | Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat |
| 1:00 am | SJOgborn: | My name is Sam, I live in Chicago and love exploring new restaurants. And @MattLaCasse is a fool. Everyone should get to know him. #cookchat |
| 1:01 am | JessicaThinkies: | Our tactic is just to plan the week ahead by the sales fliers and coupons. Saves money and you always have food on the table. #cookchat |
| 1:01 am | SJOgborn: | Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat |
| 1:03 am | MattLaCasse: | Q1 My wife is a teacher, so we have much less time to cook at night. Planning a week in advance is our best tactic. #cookchat |
| 1:03 am | stephmajercik: | Hi everyone! Stephanie from Cleveland – love to cook, but love to eat even more! #cookchat |
| 1:03 am | SJOgborn: | @JessicaThinkies Where do you find your coupons? Daily paper? I think mobile/Foursquare is totally going to redefine coupons. #cookchat |
| 1:03 am | stephmajercik: | RT @SJOgborn: Q1 Back to school means less time to cook. Any go-to tactics/recipes? #cookchat |
| 1:04 am | stephmajercik: | Q1 My roommates and I would each cook dinner for the apt. once a month. We had a calendar to plan the dates. #cookchat |
| 1:04 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @SJOgborn @JessicaThinkies Where do u find your coupons? Daily paper? I think mobile/#4sq is totally going to redefine coupons #cookchat |
| 1:05 am | alisonlewis: | @SJOgborn I try to plan ahead. I cooked a couple of meals today for the week. My site has tons of quick family-friendly recipes #cookchat |
| 1:05 am | jessicamalnik: | Hi everyone! I’m Jessica- a wannabe foodie, who loves to cook, but still has a lot to learn. #cookchat |
| 1:05 am | stephmajercik: | Q1 As for every other day, just buy staple foods – pasta, rice, things that won’t go bad so you have something to fall back on. #cookchat |
| 1:05 am | MattLaCasse: | How does everyone plan? By meal or by sales? #cookchat |
| 1:05 am | MichaelBittner: | @cookchat Those Bertoli premade pastas are delicious. Cook in a covered skillet for 10 mins. Feeds two, runs about $7. #cookchat |
| 1:06 am | MattLaCasse: | @kellertson I just hope you weren’t feeding your quesadillas to your pet lama Tina… #cookchat |
| 1:06 am | SJOgborn: | @TomOKeefe1 Yummo, great point. I am a huge chili fan. I feel like people assume it’s too time-consuming to make. #cookchat |
| 1:06 am | MarlaMeridith: | Prep ahead of time so food is ready when you need it most. Fewer mistakes made if you are prepared with the right ingredients. #cookchat |
| 1:06 am | JessicaThinkies: | @MattLaCasse I use couponmom.com, she has links to all the major coupons sites right there on the main page and I print ‘em #cookchat |
| 1:06 am | aurorameyer: | hi y’all! I’m Aurora. I cook with my husband. Tonight’s dish is grilled tuna steaks marinated in soy siracha and sesame oil. #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | SJOgborn: | @kellerston Woohoo! Love to see a fellow Chicago girlie in here. Thanks for stopping by! #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @JessicaThinkies: Use couponmom.com, she has links to all the major coupons sites right there on the main page and I print ‘em #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | JessicaThinkies: | @kellertson I lived on quesadillas in college, they are so easy and versatile, and cheese never gets boring! #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | stephmajercik: | @MattLaCasse When in school, it was by meal Didn’t have time to search for sales and clip coupons so I bought what I wanted to eat #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | MattLaCasse: | @aurorameyer You always put me to shame with what you cook. #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | jessicamalnik: | Oh, definitely follow & talk to @MattLaCasse & @SJOgborn. These co-moderators are both brilliant, insightful & downright awesome. #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | aurorameyer: | @SJOgborn chili can be made in a crock pot too. easy and delicious! fav recipe here:http://www.kohlercreated.com/blog/?p=2663 #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | SJOgborn: | @MattLaCasse pet llama Tina? Am I missing something? #cookchat |
| 1:07 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @stephmajercik When in school, it was by meal No time to search for sales and clip coupons so I bought what I wanted to eat #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | JessicaThinkies: | anyone else use stir fries as an easy stand by? My husband and I love them #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | jessicamalnik: | @MichaelBittner Agreed! Those Bertoli pasta meals are tasty, relatively cheap and easy to make. A real time saver. #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | aurorameyer: | @MattLaCasse i’ll have photos up on http://www.aurorameyer.com later this week and if we are sharing there’s no shame! #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | MattLaCasse: | @SJOgborn Napoleon Dynamite reference. #movies #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | aurorameyer: | @JessicaThinkies we do! though less now that Jason cooks too! #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | kellertson: | @JessicaThinkies Yes! They were my definite go-to. I’m trying to spice it up a little more now but still learning. Any ideas? #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | stephmajercik: | RT @jessicamalnik: Follow & talk to @MattLaCasse & @SJOgborn. These co-moderators are both brilliant, insightful & awesome. #cookchat |
| 1:08 am | SJOgborn: | @jessicamalnik You are a sweetie! Thanks. So glad to have you in here. It wouldn’t be the same without you! #cookchat |
| 1:09 am | hanniespice: | I use leftovers in new dishes during the school year. right now, my soup is comprised of leftovers from the fridge. #cookchat |
| 1:09 am | aurorameyer: | @kellertson use different veggies and add different spices. #stirfry cc: @jessicathinkies #cookchat |
| 1:09 am | SJOgborn: | @MattLaCasse I haven’t seen that movie in ages. I feel stupid. Going to hide in a corner now. #cookchat |
| 1:09 am | stephmajercik: | @JessicaThinkies Yes! Stir fry is a great way to go – esp. if you have a lot of food to use up. #cookchat |
| 1:09 am | MattLaCasse: | @SJOgborn Don’t do that! I can’t handle all these #cookchat folks on my own! |
| 1:09 am | aurorameyer: | @hanniespice sounds great! what’s in it? #refrigeratorsoup #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | hanniespice: | I also try to keep special areas of the fridge stocked up for kids with cut up fruit treats for munching on during school year. #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @hanniespice I use leftovers in new dishes during the school year. right now, my soup is comprised of leftovers from the fridge #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | SJOgborn: | Alright, here’s Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | MattLaCasse: | @hanniespice My mom is a genius at doing that. Wish I had that talent. #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse: In high school, I was obsessed with that movie. I can quote Napolean Dynamite one liners for hours. cc @SJOgborn #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | kellertson: | @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn Ah, now I know the reference! Nice. No llamas here… just cats. #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @SJOgborn: Alright, here’s Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat |
| 1:10 am | stephmajercik: | RT @SJOgborn: Alright, heres Q2: Quick meals often mean less healthy. Tips for eating healthy during school year? #cookchat |
| 1:11 am | MattLaCasse: | @kellertson What about a cat named Tina? #cookchat |
| 1:11 am | JessicaThinkies: | @kellertson different sauces and veggies are the easiest way. We rarely ever use meat, but marinating some meat is easy #cookchat |
| 1:11 am | alisonlewis: | @stephmajercik lots of fresh produce and healthy homemade snacks #cookchat |
| 1:11 am | jessicamalnik: | Q2: Stick to the outer aisles of the grocery store, a.k.a. fresh fruits, veggies and meat. Courtesy of @djwaldow advice. #cookchat |
| 1:11 am | i8la: | http://twitter.com/jessicamalnik2010Hi everyone! I’m Jessica- a wannabe foodie, who loves to cook, but still has a lot to learn. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | aurorameyer: | Q2: make things ahead of time. a big batch of rice on sunday or prep and freeze. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | MattLaCasse: | Q2 Honestly, I think it all comes back to planning. Planning ahead of time and buying right ingredients is key. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | stephmajercik: | RT @aurorameyer: Q2: make things ahead of time. a big batch of rice on sunday or prep and freeze. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | JessicaThinkies: | The easiest no-fail way we know is just not making it an option. Even if we’re short on time, there is always salads to church up #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | jessicamalnik: | @SJOgborn You’re so welcome. You and @MattLaCasse do a great job with this monthly EPIC chat. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | SJOgborn: | Q2 For me, plan plan plan. Planning ahead is crucial to a successful week of eating healthy. It’s also hugely cost-effective. #cookchat |
| 1:12 am | aurorameyer: | Q2: we freeze pork loin in the marinade so it all can go into the crock pot at once without having to think about it #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | aurorameyer: | @SJOgborn so true! what is the quote if you fail to plan, you plan to fail? true with cooking too! #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | SJOgborn: | @jessicamalnik That is such an excellent point about shopping on the outside of the grocery store. So important! #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | MattLaCasse: | @aurorameyer Great idea. We made pulled pork last night and froze the leftovers. #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | kellertson: | @JessicaThinkies Thank you, that definitely helps! I’ll try sauces and different types of whole wheat wraps. Sauce suggestions? #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | MarlaMeridith: | Cook up large batches of healthy meals ahead of time & portion them out. Freeze ‘em. Grab and go–homemade fast food. #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | hanniespice: | @aurorameyer leftover carne asada, beef bouillon, barley, onion. so far, of course #cookchat |
| 1:13 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik Too kind Jess. It’s due to the participants #cookchat is awesome. Trust me. |
| 1:14 am | hanniespice: | @MattLaCasse improvisation will save the nation or something like that #cookchat |
| 1:14 am | aurorameyer: | Q2 also have a quick and easy go to mean. such as build your own taco night. ground beef and the fixings. make what you want #cookchat |
| 1:14 am | aurorameyer: | @hanniespice ooh sounds amazing! #cookchat |
| 1:14 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @MarlaMeridith: Cook up large batches of healthy meals ahead of time, freeze & portion them out Grab and go–homemade fast food #cookchat |
| 1:14 am | SJOgborn: | @aurorameyer Do you use FoodSaver at all for freezing? My mom is a huge fan. #cookchat |
| 1:15 am | djwaldow: | @jessicamalnik #cookchat – Awesome. Pretty sure I got that tip from In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan |
| 1:15 am | SJOgborn: | @Brooks_Ryan Yum. Love peanut butter on an apple too! Quick and easy source of protein. #cookchat |
| 1:15 am | aurorameyer: | @kellertson peanut sauces, spicy sauces, sweet and sour sauces. I’ve been partial to a soy, sesame oil and sriracha sauce lately #cookchat |
| 1:15 am | MattLaCasse: | @hanniespice No doubt. Creativity is a key ingredient in any recipe IMO. #cookchat |
| 1:15 am | aurorameyer: | @SJOgborn nope just the regular old tupperware. we may look into a foodsaver at some point though. #cookchat |
| 1:16 am | jessicamalnik: | Q2: I’m a big fan of salads. They are easy to make in a hurry, tasty and very healthy. #cookchat |
| 1:16 am | stephmajercik: | @SJOgborn @aurorameyer We use FoodSaver at my house all the time. My family buys bulk like its our job – helps out so much! #cookchat |
| 1:16 am | SJOgborn: | @djwaldow @jessicamalnik Have you guys read Pollan’s Food Rules? More of a go-to, but it has some great everyday reminders. #cookchat |
| 1:16 am | JessicaThinkies: | @kellertson we’ve done quite a few on our site, if you search they all pop up. @Tastespotting is always a good reference too #cookchat |
| 1:16 am | stephmajercik: | @jessicamalnik Yes! Huge salad fan here! Soup is also a relatively easy and healthy alternative! #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | kellertson: | @MarlaMeridith I love that idea! So easy to grab for work and then heat up in the micro. And it’s not the same sandwich everyday.. #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | SethDrury: | Q2 prepare/eat full meals. I’m a huge snacker so if I cook an actual meal I’m less likely to snack. which also requires planning. #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | SJOgborn: | @aurorameyer @kellerston I love peanut sauce! Easy to make and so good with cold soba noodles and sesame seeds. #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse You are obviously way too modest. This chat wouldn’t be the same without you and @SJOgborn. #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | hanniespice: | @aurorameyer I hope it turns out that way #cookchat |
| 1:17 am | hanniespice: | RT @MattLaCasse: @hanniespice No doubt. Creativity is a key ingredient in any recipe IMO. #cookchat |
| 1:18 am | MattLaCasse: | Salads are fantastic. So many variations. They’re like the healthy version of pizza. #cookchat |
| 1:18 am | JessicaThinkies: | @stephmajercik we’re thinking of going in on some organic meat with a friend, Sounds like a great way to freeze! #cookchat |
| 1:18 am | aurorameyer: | @hanniespice you’ll have to keep us posted! #cookchat |
| 1:18 am | MarlaMeridith: | Make a big batch of tomato sauce & ground meat. Day 1: Chili -Day 2: Pasta – Day 3: Pizza. Just season differently each day. #cookchat |
| 1:19 am | jessicamalnik: | @djwaldow Well, it’s a great tip. Always good to cut back on those processed foods. And, I need to read that book. cc @SJOgborn #cookchat |
| 1:19 am | aurorameyer: | disaster… our grill just broke. we’re using the little one at the moment… boo! #cookchat |
| 1:19 am | SJOgborn: | @SethDrury Totally agree. It’s actually better for your metabolism to eat smaller meals more often (~6 small meals). #cookchat |
| 1:19 am | aurorameyer: | @JessicaThinkies organic meat? is that from a local farm? #cookchat |
| 1:20 am | jessicamalnik: | @stephmajercik I’m not a big soup fan. But, I love salads- especially when I’m in a hurry (which is OFTEN.) #cookchat |
| 1:20 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @MarlaMeridith Make a big batch of tomato sauce/ground meat. Day 1: Chili -Day 2: Pasta – Day 3: Pizza. Just season differently #cookchat |
| 1:20 am | kellertson: | @aurorameyer @JessicaThinkies @SJOgborn Thank you so much! Very nice suggestions. Big fan of peanut & sweet and sour sauce, too. #cookchat |
| 1:21 am | SJOgborn: | @MarlaMeridith I didn’t even think of that. I love that idea. Especially on a budget, best bet to buy multi-faceted fruits & vegs. #cookchat |
| 1:21 am | MattLaCasse: | College students/recent grads often have limited cooking options. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat |
| 1:21 am | JessicaThinkies: | @aurorameyer yeah, you essentially part out a cow or whatever stock they’re selling. Costly up front, but worth it #cookchat |
| 1:21 am | MattLaCasse: | Sorry, that last chat is Q3. #cookchat |
| 1:21 am | MattLaCasse: | Q3 College students/recent grads often have limited cooking options. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat |
| 1:22 am | aurorameyer: | @JessicaThinkies interesting. you’ll have to let mw know if it is worth it overall. #cookchat |
| 1:22 am | SJOgborn: | RT @MattLaCasse College students/recent grads often have limited cooking ops. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat |
| 1:23 am | MichaelBittner: | @MattLaCasse Yes a brand called “Eating Right” has some excellent microwave options. #cookchat |
| 1:23 am | stephmajercik: | RT @MattLaCasse: Q3 College students/grads often have limited cooking opts. Any healthy cooking ideas using hot plate/microwave? #cookchat |
| 1:23 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @MichaelBittner: Yes a brand called “Eating Right” has some excellent microwave options. #cookchat |
| 1:23 am | MattLaCasse: | #cookchat |
| 1:23 am | JessicaThinkies: | This cookbook saved my life when I was in college http://ow.ly/2t9wL #cookchat |
| 1:24 am | kellertson: | Q3 Really interested to hear this – Grilled cheese sandwiches and quesadillas were my favorites, but they grew old fast. #cookchat |
| 1:24 am | stephmajercik: | Q3 I said this before, but I am a huge soup lover & it’s so easy to heat up in the microwave or on a hot plate. #cookchat |
| 1:24 am | JessicaThinkies: | @aurorameyer yeah, Neil’s also hunting this year, so that might be good too. #cookchat |
| 1:24 am | jessicamalnik: | Q3: Lean Cuisine meals are a decent and cheap option for college students/recent grads. Ready to eat, balanced, microwave meals. #cookchat |
| 1:25 am | MattLaCasse: | Soups are great, especially during the winter. so easy to make in bulk and freeze for later use. #cookchat |
| 1:25 am | MarlaMeridith: | @SJOgborn YES! 6 meals per day. Never get 2 full. See “mini-meals” in my recipes:http://su.pr/33DdNM #cookchat |
| 1:25 am | stephmajercik: | @kellertson So did spaghetti…you can only eat so much of one thing! #cookchat |
| 1:25 am | aurorameyer: | @jessicamalnik with a salad, Lean Cuisines are nearly a complete meal. #cookchat |
| 1:25 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @MarlaMeridith: @SJOgborn YES! 6 meals per day. Never get 2 full. See “mini-meals” in my recipes: http://su.pr/33DdNM #cookchat |
| 1:26 am | stephmajercik: | RT @aurorameyer: @jessicamalnik with a salad, Lean Cuisines are nearly a complete meal. #cookchat |
| 1:26 am | MattLaCasse: | @aurorameyer Brandi likes to buy SmartOnes. Sort of a cheaper alternative to Lean Cuisine. #cookchat |
| 1:26 am | kellertson: | @stephmajercik Agree about spaghetti, and soup is a great idea! Have you tried Campbell’s Soup at Hand? I used to buy the tomato. #cookchat |
| 1:27 am | SJOgborn: | @Brooks_Ryan You know what’s the best? Making homemade chicken noodle soup w/ whole chicken. Will last you the rest of the week #cookchat |
| 1:27 am | aurorameyer: | @MattLaCasse i can’t eat a lot of either brand anymore. I od’d on them when I worked at Fox. #cookchat |
| 1:27 am | jessicamalnik: | @stephmajercik @aurorameyer: Agreed! I still eat Lean Cuisines now. Way better than my college days of Ramen & cereal. #cookchat |
| 1:27 am | aurorameyer: | Q3: there are lots of microwave meals now a days. not just easy mac. #cookchat |
| 1:28 am | SJOgborn: | @cookchat Q3 I think this question is hard. Microwave is tough. I honestly never use one. Any ideas? #cookchat |
| 1:28 am | stephmajercik: | @kellertson Yes I have tried those before! I used to always buy the tomato too! #cookchat |
| 1:28 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik yeah I can’t even touch those ramen powder packets. Like salt blocks, ever look at the sodium? Eesh… #cookchat |
| 1:28 am | MattLaCasse: | @SJOgborn This is definitely tough, why I thought it important to ask #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | stephmajercik: | @kellertson And all the big soup brands make those microwaveable portions. So easy to bring to work, etc. #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse Ugh, Smart ones taste like the cardboard box they come in and are maybe 50 cents cheaper than other brands. #notafan #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @Brooks_Ryan: dont worry about expensive fresh fruit from a mkt,when makin smoothies frozen fruit u get in bulk works perfect! #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik Wife is the one eating them, so I leave it to her. #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | JessicaThinkies: | Can college students have crock pots or are those considered open coil? #cookchat |
| 1:29 am | kellertson: | @aurorameyer Eek, I cringe whenever I hear “Easy Mac” – lived off that for way too long in college! #cookchat |
| 1:30 am | stephmajercik: | @SJOgborn I agree with you. It’s hard to “cook” things in a microwave, unless what you’re cooking is made for that. #cookchat |
| 1:30 am | MattLaCasse: | Ramen too. RT @kellertson: @aurorameyer Eek, I cringe whenever I hear “Easy Mac” – lived off that for way too long in college! #cookchat |
| 1:30 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies Ramen noodles w/ the flavor pack have 60% of your daily sodium intake. And, we wonder why Americans are fat? #cookchat |
| 1:30 am | aurorameyer: | our usual tailgating grill will have to do for dinner tonight http://twitpic.com/2hcd1m #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | kellertson: | @stephmajercik Very good to know. Definitely in the market for some easy-to-microwave meals for work right now! Variety is key. #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik I thought it was something like that…yuk. I stopped eating packaged foods two years ago, don’t miss at all! #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | SJOgborn: | I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | aurorameyer: | Q3: No matter what you hear, you cannot cook fish in the microwave and you really shouldn’t try. even poaching it doesn’t work #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | SethDrury: | @JessicaThinkies I ate ramen in college by breaking up the block and eating the noodles raw and sprinkle some of the seasoning in #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | stephmajercik: | RT @SJOgborn: I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat |
| 1:31 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @SJOgborn: I think this applies to everyone. Q4: How can college students (and the rest of us) eat healthy on a limited budget? #cookchat |
| 1:32 am | JessicaThinkies: | @kellertson Annies has some good ones, I used to eat those quite a bit in college #cookchat |
| 1:32 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse That’s a good choice. #cookchat |
| 1:32 am | JessicaThinkies: | @SethDrury I just used the noodles and made my own sauces and tossed the packet altogether. Love em raw too though! #cookchat |
| 1:32 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik I married up in every sense of the term. It’s why she’s in charge. #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | MarlaMeridith: | For mac and cheese is it that hard to cook whole wheat pasta & top with good REAL cheese?? takes as short as boxed stuff. #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies Wise decision. It’s so worth it to spend a few extra dollars on fresh ingredients. #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | Cassie2theBooth: | @MattLaCasse pampered chef has tons of microwave meal recipes. chipotle chili cornbreak. makes enough for the suite mates 2 #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | MattLaCasse: | Q4 Spending a few more minutes planning your meals can pay off, both health and budget-wise. #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | JessicaThinkies: | Q4: I think less meat will always save you money, and cooking and planning for leftovers will save you money and time! #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | jessicamalnik: | Haha! You’re a smart man! RT @MattLaCasse: @jessicamalnik I married up in every sense of the term. Its why shes in charge. #cookchat |
| 1:33 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @Cassie2theBooth pampered chef has tons of microwave meal recipes. chipotle chili cornbreak. makes enough for the suite mates 2 #cookchat |
| 1:34 am | JessicaThinkies: | @Cassie2theBooth pampered chef also has great pots/dishes for dorm cooking! #cookchat |
| 1:34 am | hanniespice: | @aurorameyer I will do that. So far, @mattlacasse‘s suggestion turned out great. #cookchat |
| 1:35 am | kellertson: | @JessicaThinkies Pretty sure I tried Annie’s once and absolutely loved it. Thank you for reminding me of the brand! #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | jessicamalnik: | Q4: Why does HEALTHY fresh food always cost more than processed stuff? Shouldn’t it be the opposite w/ the U.S. obesity epidemic. #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | poppymom: | @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn I ate a lot of carrots dipped in salsa in my dorm days. #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | Cassie2theBooth: | @JessicaThinkies yes! obsessed with stonewear! pizza burgers calzones I cook everything on it #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | SJOgborn: | @cookchat Yes. RT @TomOKeefe1 @SJOgborn 1. Eat vegetarian (meats are expensive, beans aren’t). 2. Pool food money with roommates #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | aurorameyer: | hate to bail on such a great conversation, but dinner just finished! have a great day tomorrow. filled with wonderful meals! #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik costs more to grow veggies that aren’t production corn-based products #cookchat |
| 1:36 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik One would thing so. Fast Food value menus far less than a salad at those same places. It’s just wrong. #cookchat |
| 1:37 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @poppymom: @MattLaCasse @SJOgborn I ate a lot of carrots dipped in salsa in my dorm days #cookchat |
| 1:37 am | JessicaThinkies: | @Cassie2theBooth me too! Love our pizza stone, best way to cook pizza hands down! #cookchat |
| 1:37 am | MattLaCasse: | @aurorameyer Later! Hope dinner is great! #cookchat |
| 1:38 am | SJOgborn: | @cookchat Q4 I think eating on a limited budget is a blessing disguise. Makes you buy what matters, indirect portion control. #cookchat |
| 1:38 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @SJOgborn Q4 I think eating on a limited budget is a blessing disguise. Makes you buy what matters, indirect portion control #cookchat |
| 1:39 am | Cassie2theBooth: | in college fz chicken breast,brown rice, chicken/mushroom soup 30. mins in oven so good. #cookchat |
| 1:39 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse @JessicaThinkies: Is it really so hard to put healthier options on the dollar menu? It saves a lot in the long run. #cookchat |
| 1:40 am | MattLaCasse: | Q5 Some universities encouraging students to sign up for food stamps. Ethical? Smart?http://bit.ly/bRvTiN #cookchat |
| 1:40 am | JessicaThinkies: | @SJOgborn I view buying organics the same way. Buy better, buy less overall, eat less, fit in pants #ftw #cookchat |
| 1:40 am | kellertson: | @SJOgborn Love your insight on eating on a budget. A lot of people don’t look at the positive side. #cookchat |
| 1:41 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik it is when you think of the “real cost” involved in producing the food ethically and fairly to all involved #cookchat |
| 1:41 am | SethDrury: | @SJOgborn that doesn’t necessarily mean healthy though. You can buy a can of spaghetti o’s for 40 cents. These questions are hard! #cookchat |
| 1:41 am | SJOgborn: | RT @MattLaCasse Q5 Some universities encouraging students to sign up for food stamps. Ethical? Smart? http://bit.ly/bRvTiN #cookchat |
| 1:42 am | AngieJustAngie: | @MattLaCasse both, I plan my meals based on what’s on sale that week. #cookchat |
| 1:42 am | MattLaCasse: | @AngieJustAngie Not the worst of ideas. Wife and I try to do that, but mostly we go with what we are hungry for. #cookchat |
| 1:42 am | JessicaThinkies: | Q5 I know a lot of ppl in college who did. I think it’s terribly unethical unless you have kids or similar circumstance #cookchat |
| 1:43 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies Absolutely! I read somewhere that low income families are 66% more likely to be obese. That’s a real shame. #cookchat |
| 1:43 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @JessicaThinkies Lots of ppl in college who did. I think it’s terribly unethical unless you have kids or similar circumstance #cookchat |
| 1:44 am | maloriejanasek: | Key 2 eating healthy in college – 1) try 2 stay on meal plan (save $) + 2) be creative w/salad bar and other fruits/veggies #cookchat |
| 1:44 am | MattLaCasse: | Q5 I tend to think it’s a bit unethical. Though, some students DO have that need. #cookchat |
| 1:45 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @maloriejanasek Key 2 eating healthy in college 1 stay on meal plan (save $) 2 be creative w/salad bar and other fruits/veggies #cookchat |
| 1:46 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik it is, and the cycle of poverty and lack of information perpetuates it. #cookchat |
| 1:47 am | MattLaCasse: | A tangent to Q5; do schools do enough to provide affordable meal plans for students? #cookchat |
| 1:47 am | SJOgborn: | @maloriejanasek I completely agree. I actually think staying on a meal plan should be encouraged throughout college. #cookchat |
| 1:47 am | kellertson: | @JessicaThinkies Totally agree. Never heard of it until now – hope students who need food stamps can get them. So many guidelines! #cookchat |
| 1:48 am | JessicaThinkies: | @MattLaCasse some do, but some are almost sponsored by soda and snack companies now. They rely on the companies for lost funding #cookchat |
| 1:48 am | MattLaCasse: | @SJOgborn @maloriejanasek I did my damndest to stay “on plan” when I was in school 100 yrs ago. Helped pay for special outings. #cookchat |
| 1:48 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies That’s the saddest part. If you’re poor, would you rather have the 99 cent double cheeseburger or the $5 salad? #cookchat |
| 1:49 am | JessicaThinkies: | @SJOgborn well if the dorm food is like here at #Mizzou yeah, but ours was terrible! #cookchat |
| 1:49 am | MattLaCasse: | @JessicaThinkies True. So who does the impetus fall to? Students themselves to ask for better options? #cookchat |
| 1:49 am | Blackbird_Flyy: | @SJOgborn just made some egg salad with mostly egg whites, light mayo, mustard seed, celery on wheat bread… Quick and healthy #cookchat |
| 1:49 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik or the ingredients for that matter! #cookchat |
| 1:50 am | kellertson: | Q5 Never used all of my school’s meal plan. I believe leftover meal points were donated to charity, so at least that was good! #cookchat |
| 1:50 am | SJOgborn: | @JessicaThinkies That’s true, the food can be totally awful.  #cookchat |
| 1:50 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @Blackbird_Flyy: @SJOgborn just made some egg salad with mostly egg whites, light mayo, mustard seed, celery on wheat bread #cookchat |
| 1:50 am | SJOgborn: | @Blackbird_Flyy Yummy! #cookchat |
| 1:51 am | PuraVidaChris: | Got caught up in work and just realized that I’ve missed #cookchat… Will try and join next month for sure |
| 1:51 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies Very true! #cookchat |
| 1:51 am | SJOgborn: | Q6 How do you balance timeliness with eating healthy when getting back into the school (or work) routine? #cookchat |
| 1:52 am | JessicaThinkies: | @Blackbird_Flyy I love egg salad, I make ours with cucumber! http://ow.ly/2t9X4 #cookchat |
| 1:52 am | jessicamalnik: | @SJOgborn Haha, I rarely used all my meal points. Some of the dining hall places at Mizzou were less than stellar. I.E. Eva Js. #cookchat |
| 1:53 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @SJOgborn: Q6 How do you balance timeliness with eating healthy when getting back into the school (or work) routine? #cookchat |
| 1:53 am | MattLaCasse: | Q6 We plan for quicker meals during the week, more in-depth stuff on the weekends. #cookchat |
| 1:54 am | lrbray: | I learned some great things listening in #cookchat tonight! I can’t wait to get back to school and use everyone’s tips/advice! Thanks! |
| 1:54 am | SJOgborn: | @JessicaThinkies I am bookmarking that post ASAP. I just adore your blog! #cookchat |
| 1:54 am | JessicaThinkies: | I do all the weekday easy meals for the blog during the week, and the baking and experimentation on the weekends #cookchat |
| 1:54 am | jessicamalnik: | Be careful now with the egg recall. RT @JessicaThinkies: @Blackbird_Flyy I love egg salad, I make ours with cucumber! #cookchat |
| 1:55 am | JessicaThinkies: | @SJOgborn Thanks! I’m finally getting into a groove with it and have been humbled by some of the people who have noticed it #cookchat |
| 1:55 am | SJOgborn: | @cookchat Q6 Timeliness tip: Make more of everything. Chopped veggie salad? Chop extras, save them for the next time. #cookchat |
| 1:55 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse What’s your favorite quick go-to meal? I’m always looking for new suggestions. #cookchat |
| 1:55 am | MarlaMeridith: | Q6 Health & nutrition are top priorities. Make time for healthy meals & less time for sickness, Dr. visits etc. #cookchat |
| 1:56 am | MattLaCasse: | RT @MarlaMeridith: Q6 Health & nutrition are top priorities. Make time for healthy meals & less time for sickness, Dr. visits etc #cookchat |
| 1:56 am | JessicaThinkies: | @jessicamalnik yeah, definitely. We only use farm/organic eggs, so I was breathing a sigh of relief. I’m eat a lot of eggs. #cookchat |
| 1:56 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik We like Mexican. Quick and easy. Sub ground turkey for ground beef, which helps. Lots of olives/tomatoes #cookchat |
| 1:57 am | kellertson: | @MarlaMeridith Completely agree. I definitely feel better when I eat healthy and take care of myself. Most don’t connect the two! #cookchat |
| 1:58 am | Brooks_Ryan: | @SJOgborn Q6 #cookchat Start w/rule#1.Should be no eating after ?pm(i do 7pm)This way u plan around last meal even if u have niteclass/work. |
| 1:58 am | SJOgborn: | Q6 I highly recommend this book: http://amzn.to/q9qaq . Fantastic, healthy and timely recipes. I have a slight obsession… #cookchat |
| 1:58 am | SethDrury: | @MattLaCasse ground turkey is SO much better than ground beef and luckily recently it’s started to become more comparable in price.#cookchat |
| 1:58 am | JessicaThinkies: | Well I have to shove off for the night, it was so good meeting and talking to everyone, hope to again soon! #cookchat |
| 1:58 am | MattLaCasse: | Now that summer is ending, fall/winter just around the corner, soups are a HUGE part of our menu planning. #cookchat |
| 1:59 am | kellertson: | @JessicaThinkies Just bought some organic eggs for the first time with the recall. I think I like them better! #cookchat |
| 1:59 am | jessicamalnik: | @JessicaThinkies That’s good. I had to throw my eggs out as a precaution. I’m not taking my chances with salmonella. #nothanks #cookchat |
| 2:00 am | SJOgborn: | @Brooks_Ryan That is an awesome tip, and one that I always forget! (eating earlier). Besides timely, it’s much healthier. #cookchat |
| 2:00 am | MattLaCasse: | Ok guys, that’ll do it for this edition of #cookchat! Let’s end with a recipe you’d recommend for everyone to try. |
| 2:00 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse I have to try making Mexican food with ground turkey. Same spices as for beef and chicken tacos and burritos? #cookchat |
| 2:00 am | MichaelBittner: | @MattLaCasse I can’t wait for some chili. #cookchat |
| 2:01 am | MattLaCasse: | Sub turkey for ground beef here, and it’s awesome. Or throw some more beans in to make it more healthy. http://bit.ly/akktbG #cookchat |
| 2:01 am | jessicamalnik: | @SJOgborn That’s almost impossible for me. I’m guilty of forgetting to eat dinner until 9 p.m. some nights. cc @Brooks_Ryan #cookchat |
| 2:01 am | SJOgborn: | Thanks friends! RT @MattLaCasse That’ll do it for this edition of #cookchat! Let’s end with a recipe you’d recommend for everyone to try. |
| 2:01 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik Yep. Just use a packet of taco seasoning or whatever other spices you normally use! #cookchat |
| 2:02 am | MattLaCasse: | And the choir said, Amen. RT @MichaelBittner: @MattLaCasse I can’t wait for some chili. #cookchat |
| 2:02 am | MattLaCasse: | @jessicamalnik Sadly, I do not have that issue. re: forgetting to eat meals. #cookchat |
| 2:03 am | SJOgborn: | @jessicamalnik I’m right there with you. But thanks to @Brooks_Ryan, a great reminder of a habit I need to break. Badly. #cookchat |
| 2:03 am | MattLaCasse: | @MicahChaplin Next one will be in September. I’ll try to keep you in the loop. #cookchat |
| 2:04 am | MattLaCasse: | If you missed #cookchat this evening, I’ll have the transcript up in just a bit on my blog. |
| 2:05 am | jessicamalnik: | @MattLaCasse Sweet! I have a new recipe to try. BTW, I never forget to eat. I just realize it’s 9pm and I’m starving. LOL. #cookchat |
| 2:05 am | kellertson: | @SJOgborn @MattLaCasse Thank you for a great chat! Just made lemon bars, so here’s a recipe from @FoodNetwork http://bit.ly/QQoxu #cookchat |
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August 19, 2010
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How To Say I’m Sorry In Three Easy Steps
August 18, 2010
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Saying “I’m sorry” is a tricky proposition; especially in the realm of public relations. Jeff Esposito has a great post here regarding a PR mess Target has on its hands. I’ll urge you to read his post for the details, and his advice on that particular topic. We got into this topic a bit last night on #pr20chat (that link will take you to last night’s transcript).
No apology is complete without this guy. (Photo found on barstoolsports.com)
It’s not just the wording of the apology you need to worry about. It’s the legal ramifications of saying I’m sorry. In certain situations, saying those words is a one-way ticket to Lawsuitville, though in certain situations, you’re heading there no matter what (just ask BP and Toyota). Here’s the three things you must keep in mind when saying I’m sorry in a public relations capacity. One caveat; every situation is different and requires delicate maneuvering. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Now, without further delay:
1. Be honest. Your customers, and the public at large, will forgive you if you screw up. What they rarely, if ever, forgive is a cover up. If you royally screwed up, there’s no shame in owning up to that mistake. Consult with legal, but whatever you do, DON’T COVER UP YOUR MESS. Take South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s situation. If he’d simply left his wife for his girlfriend, he would have caught a lot of heat…but probably not the intensity he did after trying to cover up his affair, becoming a national joke in the process.
2. Be human. If legal shoots down apologizing in any way, shape, or form, there are other methods of not coming across as an emotionless robot with no soul. Like this guy:
Seriously. Don't take any advice out of this guy's mouth. But feel free to laugh at whatever comes out of his mouth.
Expressing concern for the plight of those affected by your crisis is fine. For example, wishing someone a speedy recovery from injuries sustained does not paint you into a corner of taking responsibility. It simply shows your concern for the well-being of another person. This statement must be worded carefully, but most legal departments will/should go along with this.
3. Focus on the future. Talk about the solutions you are already working to solve the problem at hand and steps being taken to make sure the situation doesn’t happen again. Once the details of what happened are established, the focus turns to what is being done to solve the problem. The latter is what you can control. Show the public how you are being proactive in solving the situation.
Apologizing in PR is ALWAYS a delicate situation. Every single crisis communications situation is different and must be evaluated as it develops. Things can change not just minute to minute, but second to second. Carefully analyze your situation and circumstances before issuing any statements or speaking to any reporters.
Of course, the best piece of advice is this; don’t screw up in the first place.
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