Nov 16, 2020SIU Foundation Is Open for Businessby Matt Kupec November 15, 2020 Even during these very challenging eight months of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the SIU Foundation has remained open and actively engaged with SIU alumni and donors to fulfill our mission of supporting Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It hasn’t been easy, but we are…Matt Kupec3 min readMatt Kupec3 min read
May 25, 2020Remembering Jim Fellmanby Matt Kupec May 25, 2020 This past weekend we lost a great one in Jim Fellman. In our lives, we rarely come across an individual who will have a profound impact on our lives. For sure, our parents. Maybe a teacher, a coach or two, perhaps a faith leader…Matt Kupec4 min readMatt Kupec4 min read
May 3, 2020A Favorite Michael Jordan Storyby Matt Kupec May 3, 2020 ESPN’s “Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty, has captivated the sports world. For me, anything covering Michael Jordan is special. MJ is widely regarded as one of the most influential sports personalities of all-time. …Matt Kupec3 min readMatt Kupec3 min read
Apr 23, 2020Kupec Father & Son 2020 NFL Draft Predictionsby Matt Kupec April 23, 2020 The NFL will begin its annual Draft celebration this evening, Thursday, April 23 with each NFL team in a remote setting due to the coronavirus. In anticipation of the draft, my son Matthew has joined me in the continuation of our ongoing football analysis…Matt Kupec3 min readMatt Kupec3 min read
Apr 12, 2020Matt Kupec: Remembering Coach Frank Maloneyby Matt Kupec April 12, 2020 The college football world recently lost one of its former head football coaches with the news that Frank Maloney — a former Syracuse coach and Michigan lineman - — died at his home in Chicago, Illinois. Coach Maloney was 79 years old. I hardly…Matt Kupec4 min readMatt Kupec4 min read
Feb 25, 2020Matt Kupec: When Does Football Start?by Matt Kupec February 24, 2020 Doesn’t it feel sometimes like the world today is turned upside down? When something you could count on just isn’t measuring up to the normal ways? Well, that’s the way it feels with the current state of UNC Tar Heel athletics. …Matt Kupec4 min readMatt Kupec4 min read
Dec 27, 2019Matt Kupec: Another Hallmark Momentby Matt Kupec December 27, 2019 I have had another Hallmark moment! What, you might ask, is a Hallmark moment? Well, I must confess that I have grown a fondness for Hallmark Channel movies. The channel which has the same sappy story line for every one of its movies —…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Nov 5, 2019Matt Kupec: Why Fire a College Football Coach During the Season?By Matt Kupec November 4, 2019 Florida State University made big news today when they announced the firing of Head Football Coach Willie Taggert even though there still remain three games left to play in the season. …Sports9 min readSports9 min read
Oct 30, 2019Matt Kupec: Working With Fundraising Campaign Volunteer Leadersby Matt Kupec October 30, 2019 It seems like every non-profit and educational institution is in the midst of a major fundraising campaign! Campaigns are so frequently launched that it now feels like it is more the norm to be in a campaign than not to be in a campaign. …Nonprofit4 min readNonprofit4 min read
Oct 19, 2019Matt Kupec: College Football Analysis Father Son Impressions From Week #7by Matt Kupec October 19, 2019 This past weekend in college football was the weekend we have been waiting all season for! Exciting games pitting ranked and unbeaten teams against each other. Stunning upsets. And some really spectacular performances from some very talented players. We saw seven teams in the…Sports4 min readSports4 min read