The thing about living without a father if he's always gone is that it takes a long time to realize he isn't coming home. Stephen Rodrick comefatherhome Change image and share on social
I tested in the top percentile for IQ, but I couldn't tie my shoes or really ride a bike without training wheels until I was almost 7. Stephen Rodrick bikepercentileride Change image and share on social
Peter Rodrick was one of only around 4,000 men in the world qualified to land jets on a carrier after dark. Stephen Rodrick 000carrierdark Change image and share on social
In college football, fans wallow in a culture of failure. Unless you root for Miami, you sadly wait for disaster to strike your team in a manner not seen outside of Fenway Park. Stephen Rodrick collegeculturedisaster Change image and share on social
All backups take their cue from Elrod Hendricks, the patron saint of erstwhile catchers. Stephen Rodrick backupcatchercue Change image and share on social
Baseball loyalists cite the game's legendary numbers - 300 wins, 500 homers, 3,000 hits - as evidence of the sport's elegance, beauty, and gravitas. What no one mentions is how wretched and painful it is to actually watch a former star gasp and sputter his way toward a legendary number. Stephen Rodrick 000baseballbeauty share on social
There are times when a sports figure doesn't deserve sympathy. Stephen Rodrick deservefiguresport Change image and share on social
Ever since Mike Tyson was champ, twenty-something dudes have microwaved nachos, popped opened Natty Lights, watched sharks do unspeakable things on TV, and whispered a billion 'Whoa, dudes.' Stephen Rodrick billionchampdude Change image and share on social
James Salter has been a fighter pilot, a rogue, and a climber. He counts Robert Redford as a friend. Stephen Rodrick climbercountfighter Change image and share on social