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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship



Ed Hinman
Sep 9, 202312 min read
Prime Time Barbarian
Why 5- Star Recruits like Travis Hunter are choosing Coach Deion Sanders over the wealthy and prestigious schools who court them.


Ed Hinman
Apr 28, 202310 min read
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (3/4)
Preparing for the most important fist fight of my life, I learned to call upon the barbarian inside and step forward with courage.


Ed Hinman
Apr 14, 20238 min read
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (2/4)
How football’s most violent and notorious tackling drill awakened the barbarian in me and added courage to my life.


Ed Hinman
Mar 31, 202312 min read
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (1/4)
Bullied in the 7th grade, I decided to join a predominantly black football team with kids who didn’t attend my predominantly white school.


Ed Hinman
Nov 25, 20226 min read
Warriors Without War (Moral Equivalent of War - 2/2)
Can an over-civilized and sedentary nation retain the attributes of war while denying war's dire consequences? William James says Yes.


Ed Hinman
Oct 14, 20227 min read
Iron Mentor (Drawn to Iron - 1/3)
Feeling weak and mediocre as a teen, I was drawn to a classmate who was strong and exceptional. He introduced me to weight training and...


Ed Hinman
Jul 8, 20224 min read
Squat Max, Black Monday, and the Navy Football Brotherhood
During my four years on the Navy Football Team, few days demanded more barbarian vigor than Squat-Max day -- known as “Black Monday

Ed Hinman
May 11, 20223 min read
John Riggins and the 5 O’clock Club
When Joe Gibbs became head coach of the Washington Redskins in 1981, he inherited more than a few renegade players, including John Riggins.
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