Brian Porto

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Coaches as teachers

By Brian Porto | August 6, 2005

High school coaches often teach academic subjects in addition to running athletic programs. Commentator Brian Porto thinks that college coaches should, too.

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Sports done right

By Brian Porto | June 4, 2005

As the school year winds down, commentator Brian Porto reflects on achievement and recognition in school sports.

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Thanks to the Cats

By Brian Porto | April 2, 2005

Commentator Brian Porto isn’t usually a big fan of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but thanks to the University of Vermont Catamounts, this year was different.

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Superbowl Footnote

By Brian Porto | February 28, 2005

Commentator Brian Porto reflects on the life and possible legacy of one of his boyhood sports heroes.

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Defending the Dean

By Brian Porto | January 22, 2005

According to commentator Brian Porto, on one local campus, college football is at the center of a new controversy.

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Sports Lessons

By Brian Porto | December 18, 2004

Commentator Brian Porto agrees that we can learn a lot from sports. But lately it seems that not all of it is good.

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Retiring from sports

By Brian Porto | November 11, 2004

Lately commentator Brian Porto has been thinking about why athletic retirement is so difficult.

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College football

By Brian Porto | September 8, 2004

As the college football season begins, commentator Brian Porto reminds us of the high price that some colleges pay for their successful sports programs.

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Gender and youth sports

By Brian Porto | June 12, 2004

As teenagers head out onto the playing fields of their sports, commentator Brian Porto wonders who wins and who loses when it comes to gender equity in youth athletics.