by Ryan Krzykowski | Jan 25, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
At my very first interview for a spot on a high school coaching staff, I had no idea what to expect. As a 21-year old kid, I was trying to land a position on the football staff of the crosstown rival of my alma mater. But for a Lely HS grad, the thought of working...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jan 11, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I started watching the show Parenthood on NBC because my lovely wife Erica had gotten into it. This was a couple years back, and I’m now a fan. The show can be somewhat cliche at times (as can I with my writing, I know), maybe a little bit overly dramatic as...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Dec 28, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
A few weeks back, my friend Brad told a story that made a big impression on me. He gave me permission to write about what he shared. He described how back in his years in the military, he was part of the crew on a Navy Destroyer. Brad’s job on the ship had...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Dec 7, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
So one of the big stories in the US was this powerball drawing a couple weeks back. And apparently Mark and Cindy Hill of Dearborn, Missouri were awarded a check for over $293 million. Wow, that’s a lot of money. The taxes alone from those winnings might keep...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Nov 23, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
As it turns out, I should have written this one a couple weeks back when Kansas State’s football team was still unbeaten and eyeing a spot in the national title game. I didn’t see that beatdown at Baylor coming…that’s for sure. Fortunately...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Nov 9, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I know my writing tone can be a little bit preachy sometimes. I spend a lot of time talking, thinking, writing and praying about the state of our sports culture, and sometimes people disagree with me. Or maybe they agree with me mostly, but don’t feel quite as...