COLUMN - A team made of the “right stuff”

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — I've been fortunate to already have a ton of jobs in my 24 years on this Earth. I've been a concessions stand worker, YMCA Sports assistant, Quidditch Referee (long story) and even a safari driver (longer story).

But easily my favorite job title I've ever had is beat writer. Because there's nothing like getting plugged into a team, finding what makes the players, coaches and staff involved tick, and getting to share that with your readers across the region, the country, and in some cases, the world. Sharing a team's stories is what makes the job memorable, but what makes it the best job in the world is the people behind those stories.

I don't have a lot to add to what…