{"id":1085,"date":"2019-11-01T22:35:37","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T03:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2019-11-24T13:59:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-24T19:59:02","slug":"roys-ramble-november-1-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roy&#8217;s Ramble, November 1, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Roys-Ramble-11-24-19v6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Roys-Ramble-11-24-19v6.png 800w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Roys-Ramble-11-24-19v6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Roys-Ramble-11-24-19v6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Roys-Ramble-11-24-19v6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>HUMOROLOGY DONATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/humorology.crowdchange.co\/9762\/page\/145559\">SUPPORT BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FEEDS SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sportsphilanthropynetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blessings-Image-e1572742897310.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5207\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>TOP STORIES THAT I WAS WATCHING THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NCAA statement on compensation for Name, Image and Likeness<\/strong>&#8211;The NCAA came out this week and said that they were going to start to examine how to allow athletes to receive compensation for their Name, Image and Likeness.&nbsp; However, if you read the NCAA\u2019s actual statement about the situation, you will see that it is truly full of gaping holes.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/ncaa-position-leaves-gaping-loopholes\/\">Take a read here as I outline some of the problems with the way that NCAA is going about this process.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"127\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/NCAA-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1103\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/ncaa-logo-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-1103\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pile-Of-Cash-263x263-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1104\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/pile-of-cash-263x263-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pile-Of-Cash-263x263-1.jpg 263w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pile-Of-Cash-263x263-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LEVEL FIELD OR FREE MARKET<\/strong>\u2014After you read the article above, take a read through this analysis about the o<a href=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/only-two-choices-left-for-college-sports-which-one-will-you-pick\/\">nly two options that are really left for college sports:  1) A level playing field; or 2) A free market system<\/a>.&nbsp; Are you ready for these changes?  Well, it doesn&#8217;t matter because you will have to choose a side! You will see the arguments for each side and then we would love to see you vote which side you would take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"243\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Level-Playing-Field-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1105\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/level-playing-field-1-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-1105\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"307\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Level-Playing-Field-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1106\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/level-playing-field-2-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-1106\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARENA FOOTBALL<\/strong>\u2014The news that the Arena Football League was going out of business indicates the second professional football league to fold this year, after the AAFL.&nbsp; The trouble is that the minor league sports are a very difficult business model and if they cannot get secure financial backing as well as solid TV contracts, they are going struggle.&nbsp; The XFL is picking up momentum as it heads towards its kickoff and it is getting more coverage in the mainstream media and talk radio circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IHSA REFUSAL TO ALLOW CPS SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE PLAYOFFS<\/strong>\u2014The lengthy Chicago Public Schools teachers strike had many unintended consequences, not the least of which was the fact that the Illinois High School Association decided that it would not allow the CPS schools to compete in state playoffs for the fall sports.&nbsp; I am still really not clear what the rationale was for that position, but it seems to me that the kids who have worked so hard in their sports all season long should not be forced to miss the playoffs.&nbsp; I am not weighing in on the right decision regarding the now settled strike, but punishing the kids seems to be in nobody\u2019s best interest.&nbsp; Kudos the judge that finally allowed the students to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WORLD SERIES<\/strong>\u2014Truly an amazing series. It is unbelievable that the road team won all 7 games.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nationals managed to pull it out and won an amazing number of games with clutch hits.&nbsp; Brewers fans are probably still lamenting the one game playoff they lost when they appeared to have the game in hand and the Nationals rallied with clutch hits.&nbsp; To me, one of the most disturbing calls was the interference at first base, but thankfully it was made little difference in the game so it can just be relegated to a footnote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AXIOS<\/strong>\u2014They hosted an event on Wednesday related to criminal justice reform.&nbsp; A star-studded lineup came through including governor JB Pritzker.&nbsp; A lot of interesting issues were addressed and you can read more of the details here.&nbsp; The criminal justice reform issues continue to lag and the slow pace of change is detrimentally impacting a lot of families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-07.44.20-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-07.44.20-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-07.44.20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-07.44.20-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-07.44.20-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicago Sports Commission<\/strong>\u2014Billed at \u201cTelling Chicago\u2019s Story\u201d, the panel included longtime Chicago media members Dave Revsine (Big Ten Network), Peggy Kusinski, Dave Eanet (Northwestern Sports) and Lou Canellis. The panel was moderated Tarah Cooper Wright who is currently in the role of CEO and Partner of the Rise Strategy Group.&nbsp; She put some very interesting questions and each panelist got the opportunity to tell some of their favorite stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.01.36-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.01.36-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.01.36-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.01.36-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.01.36-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.36-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1109\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-10-29-09-05-36\/\" class=\"wp-image-1109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.36-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.36-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.36-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.36-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.51-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1110\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-10-29-09-05-51\/\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.51-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.51-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.51-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-09.05.51-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AXELSON<\/strong>\u2014The Axelson Center for Non-Profit Management put together a nice event on Tuesday.&nbsp; They host periodic events around the Chicago area aimed at improving the work of non-profit organizations.&nbsp; Take a full read here for more details about Tuesday\u2019s event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.24.22-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.24.22-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.24.22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.24.22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.24.22-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JEFFREY EPSTEIN<\/strong>&#8211;The story coming out this week about Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s death potentially not being suicide could be the least surprising story of the year.&nbsp; With all of the information that he had about a lot of powerful people, someone getting to him was a virtual guarantee. The complaints of the Federal Bureau of Prisons aside, you have to wonder how much help someone had to get to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENTREPRENEURS<\/strong>\u2014One of the things I really enjoy is sitting down with entrepreneurs and non-profits and seeing how I can help them improve their operations or take a new product\/service to market. I had a chance to sit down with some very interesting organizations and companies this past week and look forward to sharing more details with you over the coming month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>AMERICAN ISRAEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<\/strong>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/americaisrael.org\/Upcoming-Events\">LEADERSHIP AWARD DINNER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp; Here is a link to the full information. I hope you can join us.<\/a>&nbsp; If you are interested in coming as my guest, please send me an email ASAP so that we can get you on the list.&nbsp; This great organization builds relationships between businesses in Israel and the United States.<\/li><li><strong>PROJECT PLAY, WESTERN NEW YORK<\/strong>\u2014I have been honored to be invited to present to a group of non-profits that are funding by Project Play of Western New York on November 16, 2019.&nbsp; These organizations do a lot of interesting work in their respective communities and I am excited to share with them a variety of ways to help them build capacity and sustainability in their operations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>HUMOR FOR THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-13.27.34.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1099\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-10-29-13-27-34\/\" class=\"wp-image-1099\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"958\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-13.31.12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1100\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-10-29-13-31-12\/\" class=\"wp-image-1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-13.31.12.jpg 958w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-13.31.12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-29-13.31.12-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"851\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-10-30-08.41.31.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1101\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-10-30-08-41-31\/\" class=\"wp-image-1101\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"771\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-11-01-06.34.02.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1102\" data-link=\"https:\/\/roykessel.com\/roys-ramble-november-1-2019\/2019-11-01-06-34-02\/\" class=\"wp-image-1102\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The top story of the week was the NCAA&#8217;s statement about allowing student-athletes to be compensated for their Name, Image and Likeness.  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