Jason Romano
@JasonRomano
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Sarah’s dad — Exec Producer: @sports_spectrum — Former ESPN'er — Emmy winner — Author: "Live to Forgive" & "The Uniform of Leadership" — John 14:6
Bristol, CT via Ravena, NY
Joined February 2009
“Holy Spirit take over, lead me in this moment.”. This 2-question conversation with 49ers QB Brock Purdy was my highlight of #SuperBowl week. It has over 5 million views on Instagram and Tik Tok combined. 🙏🙏.
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"Just putting my identity in what Christ says and who He thinks I am and who I know that He says I am.".- Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence.
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“The word says who Jesus is, He’s knocking on the door, all you gotta do is get up.”. This is a powerful story told by Saints linebacker @demario__davis. A must watch! .
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Coolest thing I saw yesterday. Nick Sanders, a freshman running back asking Cam Skattebo if he can pray for him. And then the two kneeling together for prayer. So so good! .
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Cody Parkey missed the game winning field goal and yet, he was praying at the 50 yard line after the game. There are so many bigger things than a football game.
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“Win or lose, God is still on the throne.”. Yessir Kirk Cousins.
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“I have Ephesians 3:20, and it says, ‘God can do immeasurably more than any of us can because of Him within us.’ And that’s just so true. I mean, all of us, me, what we did tonight, it ain’t us. It’s about this program and who we are.” — Trevor Lawrence.
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Suns coach Monty Williams is the real deal. After a tough loss, he embraces Houston coach Stephen Silas and PRAYS for him after the loss of his dad Paul Silas. Beautiful display of love and empathy.
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“I’ll be the first to admit, I haven’t been the most devoted Christ-follower in my life … but something got hold of me there, and it was extremely powerful, [something] that I couldn’t deny.”. Powerful words from Bills QB Josh Allen.
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Dear college football/ESPN, next year, have the first playoff game start at 2pm EST and the second at 6pm EST. We don’t need second playoff games starting at 9pm EST . Sincerely, old guy on the east coast who has to go back to work in the morning.
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“This week I was reminded Hebrews 13:8 says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” . Wow! Awesome post-game message from #Colts head coach Frank Reich .
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How great is this? The postgame Super Bowl prayer led by @Eagles @stefenwiz61 . Awesome stuff! . (📱via @ScottHanson)
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Love this from Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. "I know what my purpose as a man is. That's to glorify God, be a great husband and father and use the game of football to equip young people for life." .
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This is using your NBA platform to point to Christ. Well done Jaden.
“Your identity in Christ is really what matters.”. Powerful words from Detroit Pistons forward Jaden Ivey after hitting the game-winning shot Monday night to beat Toronto.
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This is the greatest video ever. 4-year old Dylan hears his mom’s voice for the first time. 🙏🙏.
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“God took me to a place that, all I want to do is glorify Him. Wherever He’s going that’s where I want to go.”. - Raiders QB @derekcarrqb playing for an Audience of ONE.
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“The foundation of who I am is my relationship with Jesus.”. Love seeing this from UNC hoops coach Hubert Davis.
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This is why I love Coach Bennett. "And I know I have that with my faith in Christ. That's for me where I draw my strength from, my peace, my steadiness." .- Virginia coach Tony Bennett.
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John Clayton will always hold the distinction of the greatest SportsCenter commercial ever.
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This is powerful from Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. “You always hear people give glory to God and say 'thank you' when they're holding a trophy, but you never really hear it in times like this.”.
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“At night we read a Bible verse and talk about the Lord.”. Even in the midst of coaching in the playoffs and now the Finals, Suns coach Monty Williams is keeping the main thing the main thing with his kids.
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Best thing I’ve seen today. Doctors and Nurses singing “Waymaker” over the hospital they work at. God you’re still working in the midst of all of this! .
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If you were on national TV and a believer and had 45 seconds, would you give praise to God and encourage others to do the same knowing you might face backlash? Good on the Dr. Pepper kid here for being bold.
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I LOVE this. Brazil’s 16 y/o Rayssa Leal, wins bronze in women’s street skateboarding and uses sign language to share “Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life,” .
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Lord Jesus we pray in your name right now for Damar Hamlin. 🙏🙏🙏.
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This mashup of so many in college football pointing to Jesus is awesome.
How great has it been to see so many in college football praising Jesus these last few weeks?
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Oh my this catch! Maybe the greatest I’ve ever seen in softball.
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This is awesome. Oklahoma softball pitcher @jordybahl postgame after winning the title, talks about what it means to “get out of the boat.” Beautiful words.
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UNITY. FSU and OU in a prayer circle giving thanks after the final NCAA softball game of 2023.
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"For me personally, Joy comes from focusing on Jesus, others, then yourself.". This is called being intentional but never forceful with your faith in Jesus and Dabo did it on the biggest stage. 🙌.
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“In April 14, 2010, I showed up at the clubhouse with a Bible sitting on my chair in my locker. Changed my life. It’s the Bible I read out of today.”. Beautiful story from former Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter on Adam Wainwright.
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Wow Derek Carr! Powerful words on his former teammate. “He (Ruggs) needs to be loved right now, and if no one else will do it, I will.".
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“Then, I met Jesus. I learned that I have a loving father who died for my sins and has a plan for my life.”. WOW! Listen to OU’s @grace_lyons5 PREACH as she says thank you to softball.
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"Just because I don't agree with someone on everything doesn't mean that I'm not going to be friends with them. When I say be kind to one another, I don't mean only to people that think the same way as you do. I mean be kind to everyone. Doesn't matter.".
Yes, that was me at the Cowboys game with George W. Bush over the weekend. Here’s the whole story.
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REMINDER: You can be friends with people who you don't agree with on everything.
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Few people point to their faith after a loss and look at setbacks as opportunities to grow. @OhioStateFB's @CJ7STROUD did just that. He can play QB on my team any day.
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“My prayer is I would get to spend some time with the man who shot my father. Not to scream at him. Not to scold him. Simply to tell him about Jesus.”. Absolutely incredible.
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This is the best thing I've seen today. If only we could all experience joy like this beautiful little girl.
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“At the end of the day, that’s what we are to be doing as Christians — is sharing the Gospel. Preach the Gospel.”. WOW!! Another powerful word from pastor @demario__davis on Monday night after the Saints win.
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“Push through, because you guys have it. You have the talent. Believe in each other.". Darryl Strawberry said this on June 1st. The @Mets were 24-34. Since then — 59-34. Straw knew. @NYMhistory @SNY_Mets @metsrewind @StevenACohen2
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"I didn't have a relationship for Christ until I was 16. It was a game-changer for me" . Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talking about his faith in Christ at the ACC Media Day today.
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Derek Carr when asked the first thing he'll do with his new $125m contract. "First thing I'll do is pay my tithe as I have since college.".
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This is awesome! Coach Buzz Williams goes around giving thanks and praying for his players. 🙏🙏 Love to see this @TeamCoachBuzz! .
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“Even though I hit a home run, Jesus still loves me. If I would have struck out, Jesus still loves me.” . So good from OU softball’s @jaydac00.
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“Probably the greatest accomplishment that I've had to this point is to see my three sons come to Christ and to know Him as their Lord and Savior." - Clemson Football Coach Dabo Swinney.
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“The Bible is very clear that the greatest form of love is discipline.”. Good stuff from Kansas State hoops coach Jerome Tang .
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But first . Love the shirt Coach Mazzulla.
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"And I know I have that with my faith in Christ. That's for me where I draw my strength from, my peace, my steadiness." .- Virginia coach Tony Bennett.
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The best thing you'll watch today. So many lessons here.
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What a line from Al Michaels on Antonio Brown. "Good thing he didn't have to go through baggage claim because he's got a lot of baggage.".
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Tyler's last wish was to have others purchase his forthcoming book and raise $1 million for cancer research. Let's help him reach that goal. 🙏.
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The Oklahoma University softball program is 176-8 in their last 184 games over the past three seasons with three straight national championships. They went 61-1 in 2023. If they aren't the @ESPYS winner for "Best Team" then they should just get rid of the award. @OU_Softball.
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Did you know Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver has a BIBLE glove that he uses when he pitches? I love this.
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So in the last 45 minutes —-. Donald Trump puts up a travel ban with Europe. Tom Hanks and his wife test positive for coronavirus. Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus. The NBA suspended its season
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How great is this from @Hokie_Hoops coach Buzz Williams praying with his team over his 3 seniors. "Your character will always win. I love you. In Jesus name, Amen.".- @TeamCoachBuzz .
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“The greatest you’ve ever done for me is restore my relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”. — Love this from @undertaker .
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“The essence of my coaching is to serve. As a believer in Christ that’s what I’m here for.”. - Suns coach Monty Williams on SportsCenter with SVP … This is exactly what it means to wear “The Uniform of Leadership” properly.
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John Clayton is everyone doing their video conferencing thing from home right now.
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Nick Mingione might be winning as a head coach but he's also winning as a dad. This is AWESOME!.
"I'm done. I'm not chasing that anymore Lord. I want to play for You." . Listen to this powerful message from @UKBaseball coach Nick Mingione (and his son Reeves) after punching their ticket to their first College World Series
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“Without Jesus I would not be turning 50. He’s certainly blessed me with far more than I deserve.” .- Brett Favre.
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Love this from the Boise State and Hawaii players praying together after their game.
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"We're never going to be perfect, but that's why Jesus died on the cross.".It was great chatting today with @RamsNFL WR @brandincooks about the most important thing in his life.
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The last game Pat Summerall and John Madden called together was Super Bowl XXXVI in February 2002. @TomBrady’s first Super Bowl 20 years ago.
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Love this.
This is what it’s all about. 14 football players from NAIA’s Indiana Wesleyan got baptized tonight. 🙏🙏.
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“I want to represent Christ as best I can and I hope I can reach and influence as many people as possible.” . — Georgia QB @FrommJake on ESPN with @sportsiren after the Bulldogs Sugar Bowl victory
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“I forgave you the minute you did it. Because that’s what my faith tells me to do.”. Man is this a POWERFUL story from the great Ernie Johnson. Thanks @TurnerSportsEJ .
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Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the Darkness, .My God that is who you are!!.
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"I don't want guys to think I'm perfect. I want them to know Jesus is perfect.". Loved talking to 49ers WR Jordan Matthews this week at the Super Bowl. Thanks @jmattjmattjmatt.
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“I still could have joy in an injury. People will hear that and say ‘that’s crazy’ but it’s like when you believe in Jesus and you go out there and you play, that changes your heart.” . Watch @NickFoles preach Jesus to Jaguars reporters. So good!.
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I watched this every year since I was a little kid. Never really understood the importance of this scene. I’m 2001, I began to understand. The savior came and dwelt among us. That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.
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Proud of you @danorlovsky7 — Thanks for not being ashamed to pray on national TV. (Romans 1:16) .#PrayForDamarHamlin.
ESPN’s @danorlovsky7 praying for Damar Hamlin on NFL LIVE. Beautiful words of empathy, hope and love. #PrayForDamarHamlin
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"I'm a Christian. I follow this guy named Jesus, you might have heard of him. And the greatest commandment he gave me was to love others.".- Ernie Johnson, 2 years ago today on the 2016 election. @TurnerSportsEJ .
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The best decision I ever made was in 2001, when I decided to follow Jesus.
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Bringing the “meet me at the 50” to college football with OSU and Nebraska. Love it. 🙏🙏.
After the game Nebraska and Ohio State players came together to pray at midfield:
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This is the last Sunday without NFL/College Football (preseason/regular season) until Sunday February 13, 2016.
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This convo was amazing. AJ Griffin is 21 years old and walked away from millions of dollars and the NBA lifestyle to pursue his faith. Be praying for this young man.
"I felt a huge burden to share the Gospel with the lost.". AJ Griffin joins us on our latest Sports Spectrum podcast to share why he walked away from the NBA to pursue Jesus. @whoisAG21 @mattforte22 @jasonromano
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"We wanna give God all the glory obviously. We don't do it without a Christ centered program.".- @LibertyMBB coach Ritchie McKay.
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“I admire you so much because of the Christian man you are on and off the field”.WOW this kid is amazing! We need to hire Jeremiah at @Sports_Spectrum.
“In Jesus’ name, Amen”. This might be the best thing you’ll see today. Jeremiah is an absolute stud. Watch this interview and look out for a powerful prayer at the end with @derekcarrqb. @LorraineGolden_ .
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“Jesus. God. I do everything for God. I give him all the glory.”. Love hearing James Connor speak on his faith after the Cardinals upset over the Eagles.
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"Is Jesus who he says he was?". I'm so sad about Chris Mortensen's passing but was so fortunate to have him as a friend and have conversations with him on our @Sports_Spectrum podcast to have him share his faith story. This clip is from Mort's conversation with @JadeMcCarthy
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“I don’t feel deserving of this. God is just so good.”. Cooper Kupp — what a year .
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