“As cool as the other side of the pillow”
Like that was the speech of Stuart Scott, winner of the ESPYS, Longtime ESPN anchor and sports commentator Stuart Scott was awarded the Jimmy V Award at the 2014 ESPY Awards. For the passion and determination he has displayed in the face of ongoing personal challenges.
Scott’s broadcasting career started early as on-air talent at the student-run radio station at the University of North Carolina. After graduating, he went right into reporting for various local TV stations in both South Carolina and North Carolina. Scott joined ESPN in 1993 for the launch of ESPN2 and his role at the company has consistently grown over the years as he developed into one of the iconic voices of SportsCenter.
Scott’s successful career was forced to take a back seat when he was first diagnosed with appendiceal cancer in November of 2007.
Scott started his speech with yo man, I saw you at the ESPYs with Peyton Manning, Money Mayweather and KD” and I’m gonna be like “yeah, whatever”. Jack Bauer saved the world and he introduced me…
Scott expressed his gratitude for being honored and shares his journey of battling cancer. He emphasizes the importance of not giving up, drawing inspiration from Jim Valvano’s iconic words, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
The central theme of the speech revolves around living and fighting with determination and resilience while battling cancer. Scott highlights the support and love he receives from family, friends, and his daughters as essential in this fight. The speech encourages living life to the fullest, even in the face of adversity. ”You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.” Said Scott.
Scott ended the speech by thanking ESPN. ESPYs and wishing people a great rest of their life.
“WHEN YOU DIE, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU LOSE TO CANCER.” – STUART SCOTT.
9:09 pm - 11-15-2023
You have the right idea, Diego. You have the right
information in the lead. But then you go into
Scott’s biography. That can wait. Cover the speech
first, then background.
DO NOT depend on chronology. The whole Jack
Bauer thing was first, but it isn’t worth mentioning
in a story. You pick what is important and make that
the focus of the story.
Some good paraphrase.