Clubhouse Chatter: Question headline

What our Sports staff has to say while waiting for the games to resume.

A teacher and coach. Both of my parents are teachers, and I used to make my younger brothers play school with me when we were kids. I was the teacher, of course. (And they were very good sports!) I think I'd be a great English or journalism teacher and an excellent basketball coach, since I played in high school and at the Division I level at Northwestern. I also spent 10 years coaching feeder basketball, and my daughter was on most of my teams.

- Patricia Babcock McGraw

I initially considered a career as a park ranger or parks employee. I have a strong yearning toward nature, and though I'm not a true "outdoorsman" I have a great affinity toward the outdoors. I've also enjoyed working in restaurants because of the staff camaraderie and satisfying customers.

- Dave Oberhelman

Rocket scientist, maybe. Definitely not brain surgeon. Hate hospitals. I'd probably still be a vendor. At least I was good at that.

- Barry Rozner

Teacher. I grew up in a family of educators and thought long and hard about that career. Sportswriting was just too much fun.

- John Lemon

If I weren't a sports writer, without question I'd be a teacher. My experience covering prep sports the last three decades has given me a greater appreciation for high school student-athletes. Because of that appreciation I even earned my teaching certification at North Central College. There are a bunch of smart kids out there, though. Not sure I could keep up with them!

- Kevin Schmit