Butler's "opposite" thinking

We have used the term "operation opposite" in the past. Why do things the same way as everybody else? Here is another example.

The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball program, led by Head Coach Brad Stevens, got back to work this past weekend. The difference between their program and many others is that they did it without the usual fanfare and celebrity event atmosphere that so many other programs adopt for Oct. 15th kickoffs. They simply, as Coach Stevens said, "wanted to spend time together and get a good, focused start to the season." Their official press release follows, as well as the story that was featured in USAToday.

http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2010-11/releases/101410aab

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/horizon/2010-10-15-butler-practice_N.htm

1400 shots every day

With a sincere belief that a country can be improved because it's citizens take action to become better people, Dave Cummings set upon a two year mission. His goal is to make one million free throws - in order to do so, he needs to average 1400 per day. His 500,000th made shot will be taken on Nov. 11th, with his millionth shot planned for just over a year from now on Veteran's Day 2011. His commitment, Hoops for Heroes, is in support of injured returning veterans.

Dave, a married father of three who works full time, makes 1400 free throws on a daily basis. Therefore athletes, regardless of age, should certainly be able to set aside the time to get in their desired amount of daily work in order to improve their skills. Links follow, including a brief video that appeared on USAToday.com:

http://www.usatoday.com/video/index.htm?bctid=628273966001#/Hoops+for+Heroes%3A+One+million+free+throws+for+vets/628273966001

http://www.hoopsforheroes.com/

http://hoopsforheroes.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/heres-where-it-started/