Jeremy Lin and Tommy Amaker

The whole sports world continues to be enamored with Jeremy Lin’s performance in the NBA.

It has been enjoyable to research Lin’s background. There were Facebook clips the other day where Lin talked about his faith in Jesus Christ. That was interesting and encouraging.

In one of the clips, he also talked about his collegiate coach at Harvard—Tommy Amaker. Lin praised Amaker’s coaching ability. No doubt, Amaker helped Lin become a better player and has played a part in Lin’s NBA success.

Amaker is quieting putting together a solid Harvard program. Amaker has led the Crimson to three straight 20 or more win seasons. Currently, Harvard is 20-2 and 6-0 in the Ivy League. Harvard has visions of the NCAA tournament.

Amaker was a star guard at Duke University. His Division I coaching career took off at Seton Hall where he guided the Pirates to a 68-55 mark and a Sweet 16 NCAA appearance. The Seton Hall success led him to Michigan. Amaker had reasonable success with the Wolverines at 108-84 but was fired. But Harvard has seemingly resurrected his career. I wouldn’t be surprised even if takes another top Division I job sometime in the near future.

But know this: Lin and Amaker are cheering for each other. Both have learned from each other. Both have preserved. Both are great, feel good stories.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of my readers. It is a blessed time of year when we celebrate Jesus coming as a baby. This is the true meaning of Christmas.

Thank you for reading my blog and even commenting on my posts. I am blessed to have readers here in the United States and across the seas.

I plan to take a break for the holidays but will return with words and comments about the wonderful world of college athletics.

Blessings,

Paul

Merry Christmas Everyone

I wish everyone a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ who changed the future of this world. Glory to God.

Thank you for your readership.

Paul