Brooklyn, Mich. — Jeff Blashill did the news conference that is the obligation of motorsport races grand marshals, , noted an unsmiling guy wearing a Blackhawks cap sitting nearby, who then exited stage right to the garages at Michigan International Speedway to observe “the process.”
Important for a hockey team rebuilding on the fly, like the Red Wings, Blashill mentions “the process” so much during the season — i.e., “If we stick our process and take care of the details…” — even he jokes about it.
But whether it is visiting the Lions in camp earlier this month or the NASCAR drivers and crews as they went through their processes, preparing for the Pure Michigan 400, a coach or athlete in any sport can learn from, and appreciate, those engaged in a different one.