Author Archives: Jim Tunney Ed.D

About Jim Tunney Ed.D

Retired NFL referee Jim Tunney gives his unique view of sports and life every Monday in his column, The TunneySide of Sports

On Trash Talking

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports November 22, 2021 #875 Up next… On Trash Talking I grew up on playgrounds, fields, and streets and have always felt very much at home there. I was lucky. There were no video games, no … Continue reading →

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Respect – Have We Lost It?

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports November 15, 2021 #874 Up next… Respect – Have We Lost It? As philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The trouble with common sense is that no one uses it anymore.” Respect, I have always … Continue reading →

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Not Giving Up On A Dream

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports November 8, 2021 #873 Up next… Not Giving Up On A Dream Congratulations to the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball as the 2021 World Champions! The Braves of the National League defeated the Houston … Continue reading →

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