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John U. Bacon

By: Michigan Radio
  • Summary

  • Every Friday, author and sports commentator John U. Bacon offers up his thoughts and views on the sports stories going on around our region.
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Episodes
  • With Boston Marathon postponed because of COVID-19, John U. Bacon runs 'Baco-thon'
    Apr 21 2020
    Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon had Monday April 20, circled on his calendar for a long, long time. Before COVID-19 hit, that was the date of the Boston Marathon, and John was supposed to be in it. The marathon is on hold, so John came up with an alternative: he drew up his own 26.2 mile course in Ann Arbor and invited people to cheer him on – at a distance – over the weekend.
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    5 mins
  • Bacon: Instead of worrying about damage control, Michigan leaders need to "start with the truth"
    Feb 28 2020
    This month we’ve learned the University of Michigan is facing a version of the same problem that has recently beset Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan State: A former staff member has been accused of sexually abusing students .
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    4 mins
  • Bacon: Losing the weight but gaining momentum
    Jan 31 2020
    Last time I checked in with you , I made a few confessions: I turned 55 this past summer. That same day I tipped the scale at a staggering 205 pounds – a full 40 pounds over my, um, “Coaching Weight.” And I stand only 5-foot-8. According to the Body Mass Index, I was technically obese.
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    4 mins

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