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• Losing Isn't Everything: The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History Dey Street (New York, NY), 2016

https://lccn.loc.gov/2016046005 Menefee, Curt, 1965- author. Losing isn't everything : the untold stories and hidden lessons behind the toughest losses in sports history / Curt Menefee ; with Michael Arkush. First edition. New York, NY : Dey Street, [2016] 255 pages ; 24 cm GV706.4 .M454 2016 ISBN: 9780062440075 (hardcover)

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  Curt Menefee
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  Menefee at Bagram Airfield in November 2009.
  Curt Menefee (born July 22, 1965) is an American sportscaster who is the host of the Fox network's NFL show Fox NFL Sunday. His co-hosts are Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and Michael Strahan.

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  1 Biography
  1.1 Early life and career
  1.2 Fox Sports
  1.3 Boxing
  1.4 Mixed Martial Arts
  1.5 Broadcasting partners
  2 References
  Biography[edit]
  Early life and career[edit]
  Menefee attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (class of 1987). At Coe, he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, and inducted into the Sigma Nu Hall of Fame in 2016. Menefee resides in Los Angeles, California. He gave the commencement speech at Coe College in 2010 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Journalism. Worked as an on air host for KTCK 1310 "The Ticket" radio station in Dallas 1994-1995

  Curt Menefee called the NFL preseason for the Jaguars TV network from 2005-2007.

  Menefee does NFL preseason television play-by-play for the Seattle Seahawks.[1][2][3]

  Fox Sports[edit]
  Prior to joining Fox Sports full-time, he was a sports reporter for MSG Network's SportsDesk show. Prior to that, he was the sports anchor for WNYW, New York City's Fox flagship station.He also appeared on-air on WTLV in Jacksonville, Florida. He began calling NFL games on Fox in the late 1990s. He also hosted a radio show on the popular Dallas, Texas sports radio station KTCK ("The Ticket"). He was also the sports anchor for Dallas-Fort Worth CBS affiliate KTVT where he refused to wear socks during the newscast.[4] Menefee has provided play-by-play for Fox's NFL Europe and Fox NFL coverage in the spring and summer months.

  On May 24, 2008, Menefee made an appearance on MLB on Fox. He held play-by-play duties alongside José Mota during a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox.

  On May 22, 2010, Menefee hosted Fox's coverage of the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern Munich in the first broadcast of that tournament's final on over-the-air broadcast television in the United States.[5]

  On November 12, 2011, Menefee became the host of the UFC on Fox with Randy Couture and Jon Jones.

  Boxing[edit]
  Menefee also provided ringside commentary for Top Rank's coverage of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight. He was also the play-by-play announcer for ShoBox: The New Generation.[6] On January 7, 2012, Menefee announced he was leaving ShoBox.[7]

  Mixed Martial Arts[edit]
  Menefee was named host of UFC on Fox in 2011. He continues to serve that capacity.

  Broadcasting partners[edit]
  Menefee has had many partners.

  Terry Bradshaw
  Howie Long
  Michael Strahan
  Jimmy Johnson
  Jay Glazer
  Tim Ryan
  Tim Green
  Brian Baldinger
  Jon Jones
  Randy Couture
  Chael Sonnen

• Curt Menefee - http://curtmenefee.com/bio

  Curt Menefee’s secret to success comes in three steps: you have to work hard, be passionate and enjoy life. Throughout his career, Menefee has achieved all three. After following his passion for sportscasting to major markets like Dallas and New York, Menefee was named the studio host of “FOX NFL Sunday” alongside Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan. Not only is Curt the host of the award-winning and most-watched pregame/halftime show in sports, but “The OT” wrap-up show on FOX which he also hosts was the #4 rated property in all of primetime last year. He also hosts UFC on FOX as well as UEFA Champions League on FOX.

  Menefee began his broadcasting career during college, juggling schoolwork with a five-day internship schedule at a local station near his alma mater, Coe College. His hard work paid off as he followed his passion for broadcast sports to Jacksonville, Madison, Des Moines and finally Dallas, where he won four Katie Awards, the Texas equivalent of an Emmy, for Best Sportscast and Best Sports Special. He then achieved success in New York City, where he won an Associated Press Award for Best Sports Reporter in New York and became one of the most popular on-air personalities in the city.

  In the time since, he has moved up the ranks, filling roles as a radio host and play-by-play caller for FOX’s NFL and NFL Europe League coverage before moving to his current position in 2006. Menefee has also been the play-by-play announcer for Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation, the network’s program focused on most promising prospects in boxing. With additional appearances on MLB, UEFA Champions League, and International Boxing Organization broadcasts, Menefee has amassed a list of credentials rivaling anyone in the industry.

  Outside the studio, Menefee has compiled quite the collection of passport stamps, as well. Since graduating from college, he has been to all seven continents, nearly 70 countries, and many of the world’s most famous landmarks. With favorite vacation spots including New Zealand and much of South America, Menefee approaches both his life and his career from a truly global perspective.

• Fox Sports - http://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/curt-menefee

  CURT MENEFEE
  FOX NFL SUNDAY & FOX UFC Host
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  Veteran studio and game broadcaster Curt Menefee quarterbacks FOX NFL SUNDAY, America’s most-watched pregame show, each week as co-host alongside Terry Bradshaw.
  Menefee, who joined FOX NFL SUNDAY as as the show’s full-time host in 2007, teams with Bradshaw and analysts Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan during the NFL season. He also hosts special UFC main events airing on FOX. Menefee began hosting FOX UFC’s prefight coverage at the first main event in November 2011.

  FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL

  He began his career at FOX Sports in 1997 as a sideline reporter and later moved to the game booth to call play-by-play for NFL and NFL Europe League coverage on FOX Sports and FSN. He has hosted the UEFA Champions League final pregame show for FOX Sports, an event among a select few major international soccer championships ever to receive broadcast television exposure in the U.S. He also hosted FOX’s inaugural coverage of the U.S. Open Championship in 2015 from Chambers Bay.

  Through his work at WNYW FOX5 and MSG in New York, Menefee established himself as one of the Big Apple’s most popular sportscasters. Menefee arrived at WNYW-TV from KTVT-TV in Dallas, where he was the sports director and weeknight sports anchor. He also hosted a daily two-hour show on “The Ticket” sports radio in Dallas. Prior to his time in Dallas, Menefee anchored sports for WTLV-TV (NBC) in Jacksonville. His resume also includes experience as host of a live two-hour daily sportscast on Sports News Network, a nationwide cable sports program, as well as sports anchor and reporter at WISC-TV (CBS) in Madison, Wis., and WOI-TV (ABC) in Des Moines, Iowa.

  AN AWARD WINNER

  Menefee has received several awards for his sports anchoring and reporting, including the Associated Press Award for Best Sports Reporter in New York and four Katie Awards (the Texas equivalent of an Emmy) for Best Sportscast and Best Sports Special.

  OUTSIDE THE STUDIO

  Menefee graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He dedicates his free time within the community. Counting travel among his hobbies, Menefee has visited more than 80 countries and all seven continents.

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  Curt Menefee
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  Born on 22nd July, 1965, Curt Menefee is a famous American sportscaster. Curt was born in the state of Ohio. He was very much interested in sports right from his childhood and played football. He did his graduation in Coe College, which is in the city of Cedar Rapids in the state of Iowa. Curt was a part of famous paternity called Sigma Mu.

  Curt Menefee biography, married, wife, weight loss, salary, tv shows, twitter
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  He started his career as a small-time reporter. Due to his interest in NFL games, he prepared himself to host a sports show right from his childhood. His first big break came when he was asked to host a popular radio show in KTCK radio station. KTCK often called as the Ticket is a popular radio station in the city of Dallas, Texas. He did a good job hosting the radio show. He then worked as a sports host for a TV show called WNYW which is located in New York City. He then continued his sports anchor role in another satellite TV network called MSG Network. He hosted the SportsDesk show for the TV network.
  Curt got famous for his unique hosting skills and Fox TV network hired him to call NFL football games in 1997. He also covered the NFL Europe games on the Fox TV network. He was one among the top sportscasters in the country.
  Aside from anchoring and hosting NFL based shows on Fox TV network, he also hosted soccer games too. He hosted a final of 2010 UEFA Championship in Fox Sports network. The match was played between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. In 2011, he took the job of hosting UFC TV show in Fox Network. His co-hosts are Jon Jones and Randy Couture. He is still hosting the UFC TV show in Fox Network.
  He also did some ringside commentary in a couple of boxing games. He did ringside commentary for the famous fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao, which took place in 2009. He also took up the job of doing the role of announcing play's on a popular TV program called ShoBox which is a boxing TV program. He left his job as a host in ShoBox in 2012. Back then Curt had a handsome salary owing to which his today's net worth is 3 millon USD.
  He had many broadcasting partners in his entire TV career. Some of them are Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Tim Ryan, Jon Jones, Jay Glazer and Brian Stann. Jay Glazer was the best man for Curt Menefee at his wedding.
  He married his wife Annaliese Menefee in 1999. The couple is having a please life in the city of Los Angeles which is in California State. He was part of several sports TV shows over the years and continue to host various TV shows. His love for different sports can be seen on his TV show clearly. His twitter id is @curtmenefee where he updates news about his appearances and TV shows. His net worth is about $3 million dollars. His weight loss was noticed by many of his fans. More information about his biography can be found in Wikipedia and Fox TV site.

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  CURT MENEFEE
  FOX NFL Sunday Host
  Lead sports host for FOX Network | Host of America’s award-winning and most-watched pregame/halftime sports show, “FOX NFL Sunday,” working alongside Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, and Michael Strahan | Hosts top five-rated program in all of primetime, “The OT” wrap-up show on FOX | Host of UFC coverage on FOX | Host of UEFA Champions League final on FOX | Host of “FOX Football Daily” on FOX Sports 1 |

  Served for years as the blow-by-blow announcer for Showtime on their boxing coverage | Began career at FOX Sports in 1997 as a sideline reporter | Called play-by-play for NFL and NFL Europe coverage on FOX Sports and FSN | Spent ten years as a top New York sports broadcaster for FOX5 and MSG | Hosted daily two-hour show on “The Ticket” sports radio in Dallas | Anchored sports for Jacksonville’s WTLV-TV (NBC), Madison’s WISC-TV (CBS) and Des Moines’ WOI-TV (ABC) |

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  I didn't serve in the military, but my late father was a World War II combat veteran and three of my brothers spent, among them, more than 30 years in the Air Force. So we are, in that sense, a military family. The meaning of Veterans Day is (or, in my father's case, was) markedly different for each of these men, and they honor(ed) the day accordingly.

  I respect those differences, and was reminded of them again a couple months ago when NPR featured a piece headlined "Soldiers Turned Authors Want You to Know: Our Books Don't Speak for All Vets." The works highlighted, some of which I have read and loved, are by post-9/11 vets, but the narrative voices transcend the limits of time frames.

  This compact yet complex reading list includes Phil Klay's Redeployment, Michael Pitre's Fives and Twenty-Fives, Elliot Ackerman's Dark at the Crossing, Matt Gallagher's Youngblood, Roy Scranton's War Porn and the graphic novel The White Donkey, written and illustrated by Maximilian Uriarte.

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  Saroo's story, and his emotional reunion, became an international media sensation. Saroo chronicles his improbable journey in A Long Way Home: A Memoir, first published in 2014, which is the basis for the film Lion, opening November 25. Dev Patel stars as Saroo, alongside Nicole Kidman as his adoptive mother and Rooney Mara as Saroo's girlfriend. The film's premiere at the Toronto Film Festival garnered good reviews. On November 1, NAL published a movie tie-in edition of Saroo's book with the same title as the film ($16, 9780399584695). --Tobias Mutter

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  Curt Menefee: 'A Self-help Book Wrapped in Sports Stories'

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  Curt Menefee is the longtime host of Fox NFL Sunday and was a sports reporter for SportsDesk on the MSG Network and WNYW, the Fox flagship station in New York. Menefee grew up an ardent sports fan in Atlanta, loving the Braves, Falcons, Hawks and Flames. His grandmother Juanita took him to his very first professional sporting event--a Braves vs. Pirates game at old Fulton County Stadium. Menefee wanted to be a professional athlete, but a serious knee injury at the age of 15 sidelined him and set him on a course toward a career in sports media. In Losing Isn't Everything (see our review below), Menefee explores notable sports figures who wound up on the losing side of memorable moments in sports history.

  Why a book on losing?

  I've always tried to find a different angle to tell a story, whether as a local reporter, calling games as a play-by-play announcer or in the studio at Fox. The one thing that virtually all sports contests have is a winning side and a losing side, and I've often wondered how "losing" affected someone who was at the top of his/her game as he/she went forward in life. Why were some able to bounce back from adversity, while others struggled? I'd had several chances to speak and interview people who'd lost monumental sporting events and saw that this would be a great topic to explore: the overall effects of being known for failure.

  Why did you present the stories in book form rather than as a TV documentary?

  First of all, these stories lend themselves to long-form storytelling--not only to provide the details of the events, but to give the necessary background and perspective that each subject employed in trying to cope with loss. Secondly, in a couple of cases, my contact with the athletes/coaches to ask for their participation in this project was the first time I'd ever spoken with them. I needed to build trust before getting them to truly open up. That was best achieved by sitting and talking in familiar settings with a recorder running, rather than lights, cameras and the formalities of video documentation that might make them feel more guarded in providing, often quite personal, details.

  The stories in the book are so varied.

  As a sports fan, I was intrigued by so many classic moments that have occurred in arenas and on fields over the last 50 years--and not just in football. It really came down to which individual stories had lessons in them that all could learn from... and it was important to me that the subjects "got" what the project was about. I never wanted the book to be about "what happened and how did you lose," but rather more toward what can be learned from coming up short in life's big moments.

  How did you choose which subject to feature in each particular story?

  First, I chose the sporting event that I wanted to spotlight... then I tried to find the person who was in the eye of the storm that changed history. For example, in the case of the '86 Red Sox, fielder Bill Buckner has been blamed--for 30 years--for losing a tough World Series. Yet, if you look at what actually happened, he never should have been involved. The Boston pitcher, Calvin Schiraldi, blew a one-run lead in the 8th inning of Game Six, and a two-run lead in the 10th, after getting two outs. Then, Schiraldi completely fell apart. The game should have been over before the ball ever rolled toward Buckner.... If Boston had won that game, and then Game Seven of the World Series, no one would even remember the Buckner play at all.

  You also focus some stories on coaches and managers.

  Yes, as I went along in gathering research, I felt it was important to include their perspectives as well--to find out what it was like when a coach or a manager made a decision that led to a loss. That's why Ron Washington, the manager of the Texas Rangers who was one strike away--twice--from winning the World Series, was important to include. As was Pete Carroll, coach of the Seattle Seahawks, whose call to throw a pass (that was intercepted), rather than try to run it in for a touchdown in the closing minutes of the Super Bowl in 2015, will be forever scrutinized--right or wrong.

  Were your subjects eager to speak with you?

  Some understood the goal of the book right away, others took a bit of cajoling. By the end of the initial interview--which I always tried to limit to two hours of face-to-face time--they all "got it." Obviously, some of the more personal stories involving struggles took some trust-building, and follow-ups were needed. In fact, each person granted us a minimum of three interviews, not to mention various e-mails and text messages to clear up points from time to time.

  What was the greatest challenge and/or reward in writing this book?

  The greatest reward was believing that I'd made a contribution to the legacies of the sports figures featured in the book. History labeled them as "losers" simply because they didn't win a major sporting event. Yet, if you look at what some subjects have faced--the way their lives have been impacted by "failing," and how some have found a way to move forward--you know that they are anything but "losers." Each has dealt with some of the toughest "workplace" adversity, which all happened on a very big--and a very public--stage... recorded for all time. The biggest challenge was making sure I told the stories true to each unique circumstance, focusing on coping processes, while also tying in common themes.

  The stories are steeped in fact and offer psychological insights.

  Well, I have no psychology background, just a deep curiosity in human nature and behavior. I'm a grown up version of the little kid who constantly asks "why?" all the time.

  Who do you hope reads this book?

  I'm most honored by those who've said that they aren't sports fans, but loved the book. I truly believe that this is a self-help book wrapped in sports stories. It's about how we all face the challenges of adversity in life and the battle to overcome those challenges.

  Did you learn anything surprising?

  The biggest surprise for me was how honest and open each participant was in sharing deeply personal details with me. Several of them went into some dark places after their public loss. For them to relive those details and share them with me for publication was an honor that leaves me forever indebted to them.

  What's your favorite sport?

  I love all sports, but the NFL and World Cup Soccer are my favorites. I've been to the championships of every major sport in the U.S., but nothing ever compares to the three World Cups I've attended--all as a fan. Nothing compares!

  Does not having first-hand experience playing professional sports affect your broadcasting career?

  I believe it allows me to look at sports and ask the questions that everyday fans would ask if they could sit in my chair. I don't assume that folks at home automatically understand the terminology or circumstances that those around their respective sports take for granted.

  Care to offer a prediction of who will play in Super Bowl LI in 2017?

  Well, my preseason prediction was Arizona and Pittsburgh. I think I'm going to be off on the Arizona part. If I'm forced to right now, I'd say Seattle and Pittsburgh. A rematch of Super Bowl XL in 2006. --Kathleen Gerard, blogger at Reading Between the Lines

Menefee, Curt & Michael Arkush. Losing Isn't Everything:
The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the
Toughest Losses in Sports History
John Maxymuk
Library Journal.
141.16 (Oct. 1, 2016): p86.
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Menefee, Curt & Michael Arkush. Losing Isn't Everything: The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports
History. Dey St: HarperCollins. Nov. 2016.272p. ISBN 9780062440075. $26.99; ebk. ISBN 9780062440082. SPORTS
Noted sports broadcaster Menefee here teams with Arkush (The Fight of the Century) to survey the other side of the thrill of victory, the agony of
defeat, in 15 of the most harrowing losses over the last 50 years of sports history. Four of the selected devastating defeats came in football, three
in baseball, three in basketball, three in the Olympics, and one each in tennis and golf. The narrative pattern of every chapter is consistent; each
opens with the protagonist on the brink of a big win. Then, the backstory of how the athlete got to this point is related, before the tale of the big
game resumes with its sad denouement. With a "where are they now approach," chapters often focus on the participant deemed most responsible
for the loss. Finally, the authors examine the personal aftermath of public downfall: the pain, the price paid, and the lessons learned. Ultimately,
the book concludes that "losing is a big deal, but losing isn't everything." VERDICT Although a bit formulaic, this book offers a provocative look
at both the good and bad sides of the competitive spirit. For all readers.--John Maxymuk, Rutgers Univ. Lib., Camden, NJ
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Losing Isn't Everything: The Untold Stories and Hidden
Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History
Publishers Weekly.
263.39 (Sept. 26, 2016): p79.
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Losing Isn't Everything: The Untold Stories and Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History
Curt Menefee, with Michael Arkush. Dey Street, $29.99 (272p) ISBN 978-0-06-244007-5
Winning is often considered all that matters in sports, but the aftermath of defeat can be equally important according to Menefee, host of Fox's
NFL Sunday, and sportswriter Arkush. Menefee stresses the various aspects of losing and examines the moment when a life or a career unravels,
often played out on a big stage with the unfortunate loser unable to recover from the event. He expertly interviews a group of former players and
coaches on the critical outcomes of competition, including the 1986 World Series, in which the Boston Red Sox lifted the Bambino curse; the
defenseless Cleveland Cavaliers' Craig Ehlo facing Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan in the 1989 NBA finals; Colts kicker Lou Michaels's
missed kicks against Namath's Jets in the 1969 Super Bowl; the cocaine scandal faced by Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington in 2009; and
track favorite Mary Decker taking a spill at the 1984 Olympics. Richly illustrated, Menefee's thoughtful account of loss in sports mirrors the real
world. (Nov.)
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