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Sick of the same old procurement blah-blah-blah? Join hosts Tom and Alan, two veterans of the procurement trenches, as they cut through the corporate jargon and get to the heart of the matter. From supply chain disruptions to procurement transformation, we're here to challenge the status quo and rebuild procurement from the ground up. Tune in for weekly episodes filled with wide-ranging, intellectual, and honest conversations that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about p ...
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This Day in Sports History

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.
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In 1987, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was ejected from an exhibition game and then pulled his team off the floor. In 1949, Bill Veeck sold the Cleveland Indians to pay $2.2 million towards his divorce settlement with his first wife. In 1981, Southern Cal's Marcus Allen closed out his college career with 219 yards rushing and his 2 TDs in a…
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In 1971, Michigan scored a late touchdown and then came up with a interception to secure the 10-7 win over Ohio State. In 1993, Boston College walk-on kicker David Gordon ended the national championship dreams of Notre Dame to give the Eagles the win in the Holy War. In 1982, the Stanford band stepped on the field a bit too soon. Also in 1982, SMU …
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Is the dirty data excuse killing your procurement analytics initiatives? Tom Finn and Alan Veeck provide a simple, executable 4-step roadmap for any procurement team to clean dirty data and get more value out of their analytics. Learn why you should start small with your dirtiest spend data and use an 80/20 approach to drive immediate, measurable s…
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In 2018, the LA Rams and Kansas City Chiefs combined for 105 points and 1001 total yards in the Greatest Monday Night Football game. In 1983, the Oregon State Beavers and the Oregon Ducks played in monsoon like conditions and finished in a 0-0 tie. In 1978, Philadelphia Eagle Herm Edwards picked up a New York Giants fumble and ran it in for the sco…
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In 2006, #1 Ohio State vs. #2 Michigan in the 'Game of the Century.' There were 81 combined points and 900 combined total yards. In 1967, #1 UCLA vs. #2 USC in the 'Game of the Century.' OJ Simpson had the game winning score on one of the greatest runs in college football. In 1985, New York LB Lawrence Taylor sacked Washington QB Joe Theisman. The …
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In 1968, the dramatic finish to the New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders game was not seen on the east coast, replaced by the made for NBC movie "Heidi." In 1991, Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley was paralyzed during a game against the LA Rams. In 1973, Miller Barber won the 144-hole World Open Golf Championship. In 1990, Houston's David Kli…
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In 2013, two weeks before the 'Kick Six', Auburn had another miracle finish to beat Georgia. In 1957, the Oklahoma Sooners lost for the first time in four years. In 1975, St. Louis Cardinal receiver Mel Gray caught the game tying touchdown, but it was more a phantom catch than a real catch. The Cardinals won in OT. In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles …
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In 1953, a first half injury to Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham led to the first face mask being added to a helmet at halftime so he could play the second half. In 1992, Alan Kulwicki nursed his car around Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the points championship by the slimmest of margins. In 1960, Elgin Baylor scored 71 in the nightcap of an NBA doub…
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In 1970, the plane carrying Marshall's football crashed short of the runway, killing all 75 aboard. In 1988, the plane carrying Davis Love, Jr, and three others crashed short of the Jacksonville, FL airport, killing all aboard. In 1899, the Sewanee football team completed a tour of playing five games in six days. They won all of them and did not al…
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Is selling to procurement a numbers game, or a relationship game? In this solo episode, Alan Veeck (the OG in Procurement) reveals his entire sales philosophy, explaining why procurement professionals respect knowledge and trust over aggressive email marketing. Alan dives deep into his Network of 10,000 strategy, detailing exactly how he connects w…
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In 1994, Michael Schumacher beat Damon Hill by one point to win the Formula One. In 1977, Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips said Oakland's Ray Guy had to be puttiing helium in the football. In 1967, Indiana Pacer Jerry Harkness hit the longest shot in professional basketball history. In 1947, Wataru Misaka became the first person of color to p…
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In 2016, Pitt beat #2 Clemson in Death Valley, coming up with a goal line interception, stopping them on a late 4th and 1, and getting a game winning 48-yard FG. In 1892, Pudge Heffelfinger became the first professional football player. In 1990, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Buddy Ryan promised to put Washington Redskins in body bags in their MNF …
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In 1911, Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School upset powerhouse Harvard 18-15. In 1985, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Pelle Lindbergh died after being involved in a car accident on the 10th. In 1990, Kansas City's Derrick Thomas sacked Seattle QB Dave Kreig seven times to set an NFL record that still stands. In 1961, a University of South Carolina…
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In 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech to fire up his Notre Dame team to go beat Army. In 1984, Maryland erased a 31-point halftime deficit against Miami to win 42-40. In 2018, Davidson rushed for 789 yards in a 56-52 loss to San Diego. In 1957, Charlie Sifford became the first black player to win a professional golf to…
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In 1974, Michigan State upset #1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes final TD was denied. It took 45 minutes for game officials and the Big Ten commissioner to determine who actually won it. In 1984, Julius Erving and Larry Bird got in a fight in the Boston Garden. In 1946, in a game between #2 Notre Dame and top-ranked Army that was billed as the Greatest Of…
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In 1958, Ohio State's Jim Marshall returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and followed that up later with an interception return for a touchdown. The guy who became known for going the wrong way on a fumble recovery in the NFL in 1964, actually knew how to get to the right endzone. In 1997, the Nebraska Cornhuskers benefitted from a missed call to…
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In 1896, students at Auburn played one of the greatest pranks on the Georgia Tech football team. In 2015,. Nebraska benefitted from a controversial call and referee review to beat undefeated Michigan State. In 1925, Northwestern kicker Tiny Lewis kicked a field goal on the way to handing Michigan a 3-2 loss. In 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had …
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In 1993, it was the REPEAT or REVENGE fight outside at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe. The fight became known for 'Fan Man' crashing into the ringside ropes and lights. In 1869, Rutgers and the school that would soon become known as Princeton played what is considered to be the first college football game. In 1…
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Is AI a threat or the ultimate tool? Alan challenges Tom's bold claims about the immediate, seismic shift of AI in procurement. Tom reveals the powerful AI add-on that can instantly turn your ugliest, most complex Excel spreadsheets into clean, formula-driven dashboards—a true game-changer for any analyst. They also explore the darker side: how AI …
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In 1989, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Jerry Burns went on a post-game rant defending his Offensive Coordinator Bob Schnelker. In 1994, 45-year old George Foreman shocked the boxing world, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round to win the Heavyweight title. In 2000, Tiger Woods coughed up his 54-hole lead for just the second time in his caree…
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In 1951, golfer Skip Alexander won 8 and 7 in his singles Ryder Cup match. The amazing thing is that he was even on the golf course after being the sole survivor of a plane crash 14-months prior. In 1977, Los Angeles High School WR Steve Martinez caught 19 passes for 312 yards and five TDs in one half. He would have had more but the other team hopp…
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In 1979, retired Dallas Cowboy Defensive End, Ed 'Too Tall' Jones stepped into the boxing ring for the first time. In 1962, a meeting between Oakland Raider team officials and a reporter led to what we know today as Fantasy Football. In 1990, the 16th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat #1 Virginia. In 1990, Houston and TCU engaged in an aerial…
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In 1935, Notre Dame scored twice in the final two minutes to beat Ohio State 18-13. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. In 1990, Golden State and Denver combined to score 320 points. It's the most in an NBA game that ended in regulation. In 2002, Manchester United's Diego Forlan scored and then ripped his shirt off to celebrate. he had …
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In 2012, former MLB pitcher Pascual Perez was found dead after a home invasion. In 2005, the New Orleans Hornets opened their season in Oklahoma City. What happened on this day and the next two years led to the move of the Sonics to OKC. In 2015, Drew Brees threw for an NFL record tying 7 TDs while Eli Manning threw 6 TDs, 0 Ints. In 1964, George B…
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In 1987, the Indianapolis Colts pulled off a 3 team, 10 player trade to land Eric Dickerson. In 1959, LSU's Billy Cannon returned a punt 89-yards for a touchdown that turned out to be the game winner in a 7-3 win over Ole Miss. In 1950, Earl ‘Big Cat’ Lloyd became the first black player to play in an NBA game. In 1993, Greg Norman coughed up a lead…
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In or around this day in 1935, Montreal Maroons player Herb Cain was nearly killed during a practice. In 1897, University of Georgia football player Richard von Gammon died after suffering an injury during a game. It nearly led to college football being outlawed. In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought for the Heavyweight title in Kinshasa,…
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In 1985, Chicago's Michael Jordan injured his left foot. In 1999, it was a somber day on the PGA tour. This was the first round after Payne Stewart's plane crash on Monday. In 2023, Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown for the 17th consecutive game. That tied him with Hall of Famer Lenny Moore. In 1921, tiny Centre College beat Harvard 6-0 in one…
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In 1995, Steve Spurrier and his Florida Gators became the first and still only team to score 50 points against Georgia at home. In 1995, David Justice quieted the boos in Atlanta to lead the Braves to their first World Series title in Atlanta. In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked the Yankees chances to beat the Dodgers. In…
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In 1979, freshman Anthony Carter reeled in a John Wangler pass and scampered to the endzone to score the game winner against Indiana. In 2007, an excessive celebration sent a message from Georgia to Florida. In 2007, Tennessee beat South Carolina 27-24 to put their season into gear and send the Gamecocks into a tailspin. In 1991, Minnesota pinch hi…
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In 1996, the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series just 6 years after being the worst in baseball. In 1985, the Citadel' Marc Buonicotti was paralyzed attempting to make a tackle in a game against East Tennessee State. In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after his 3 1/2 year exile.. In 1984, Michael Jordan m…
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In 1970, Minnesota's DE Jim Marshall recovered a fumble but returned it the wrong way, scoring a safety rather than a touchdown. In 1986, the New York Mets rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the 10th that included an unfortunate error by Bill Buckner. In 2003, the Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series, giving m…
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In 2015, Georgia Tech blocked a field goal and returned the ball for a game winning score with no time left. In 1999, Pete Rose made his first appearance on a baseball field in a decade and instead of allowing him to enjoy the moment, NBC's Jim Gray decided to grill him. In 1971, Detroit Lion Chuck Hughes collapsed during a game and died later that…
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Ready to tear up your outdated sourcing playbook? Alan and Tom dive back into the mind of Elon Musk to uncover four critical business drivers that demand continuous improvement from procurement. They challenge the status quo, asking why so many teams are still using a slow 9-step sourcing process when Musk's principles demand a rapid 4-step approac…
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In 2000, the New York Jets pulled off the improbable 'Monday Night Miracle' win over the Miami Dolphins. In 1993, Toronto's Joe Carter hit the game winner in game 6 of the World Series to beat the Philadelphia Phillies. It's only the second time the series ended on a walk-off home run. In 2021, Penn State and Illinois played 9 OTs before a winner c…
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In 2016, Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes and Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield lit up the scoreboard in a 66-59 shootout. In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned Lance Armstrong for life. In 1989, Ayrton Senna's attempted pass of his teammate, Alain Prost ended up with the two wrecking. In 1993, the movie "Rudy" debuted in theaters.…
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In 2006, Michigan State erased a 35 point second half deficit and beat Northwestern 41-38 in the greatest comeback in FBS history. In 1975, Boston's Carlton Fisk waved his game winning home run fair to force a game 7 in the World Series. In 1976, Cincinnati's Big Red Machine bulldozed the New York Yankees to win consecutive World Series. In 2007, T…
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In 1935, Alabama's Bear Bryant played against the Tennessee Vols with a broken leg. He caught four passes for 87 yards. In 1987, George Steinbrenner hired Billy Martin to manage the Yankees for the fifth time. In 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets played a memorable NLCS game 7. In 1981, the LA Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos to advanc…
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In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up with 400+ all-purpose yards, 5 TDs himself and he also threw one. Doug Villhard, the author of 'The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' joins me for a longer discussion about Red's amazing accomplishments. In 1974, N…
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In 1987, the Auburn Tigers scored twice in a span of 24 seconds to stun Georgia Tech. In 2015, Michigan State recovered a muffed punt and ran it in for touchdown to quiet the Big House. In 1998, the decimated Temple Owls shocked the Virginia Tech Hokies. In 1989, prior to game three of the World Series between Oakland and San Francisco, the earth s…
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In 2006, Chicago mounted a comeback against Arizona despite six turnovers and zero offensive touchdowns. In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Series. In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood atop the medal podium with an iconic show of defiance. In 1976, Abilene Christian’s Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football hist…
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Join tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement where they discuss how outsourcing might get 58% more expensive? Tom and Alan break down the proposed HIRE Act, a new US Senate bill that would introduce a 25% tax on offshored services. We discuss why this legislative move—if passed—could cause a 58% increase in the cost of outsourced …
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In 1988, #1 Miami vs. #4 Notre Dame in the 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game. On that same day, LA's Kirk Gibson hit a pinch hit homer off Dennis Eckersley to win game one of the World Series. In 1989, LA King Wayne Gretzky scored two and assisted another to pass Gordie Howe as the all-time points scorer in the NHL. In 1946, St. Louis Cardinal Enos Sla…
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In 1976, New York Yankee Chris Chambliss hit a walk-off home run to win the ALCS. He never touched the plate though. The homer still counted. In 1992, Atlanta Brave Francisco Cabrera lined one into left to score two runs including the less-than-fleet of foot Sid Bream. In 1985, St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith hit an improbable walk-off homer to beat…
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In 1960, Pittsburgh's Bill Mazeroski hit a home run to beat the New York Yankees to end the World Series in game seven. In 1967, the American Basketball Association debuted. In 2007, the top-ranked LSU Tigers lost on the road at #17 Kentucky. In 2001, New York's Derek Jeter cut off a throw and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to nab Oakland's Jas…
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In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics scored 10 runs in the bottom of the 7th in game four of the World Series to erase an 8-run Chicago Cubs lead. In 1997, Minnesota's Brad Johnson became the first NFL QB to throw a TD pass to himself. In 1979, Magic Johnson made his NBA debut. Kareem hit the game-winning shot and Magic celebrated like they'd won th…
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In 1972, Pittsburgh's Bob Moose threw a wild pitch and the Cincinnati Reds scored to end the NLCS. In 1980, controversy in the fourth leads to a wild finish in the tenth in game 4 of the NLCS between Philadelphia and Houston. In 1992, Atlanta Brave Deion Sanders played in the NLCS, then hopped a flight to Miami to play for the Atlanta Falcons, and …
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In 2020, Oklahoma and Texas played 4 overtimes in a wild edition of the Red River Rivalry. In 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered in Philadelphia. In 1920 the Cleveland Indians did a couple of things that had never been done before in the World Series. In 1968, a Curt Flood mistake led to the winning runs scoring. Mentioned in this episode: Stirling …
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Did you know your body language and nonverbal cues could be subtly increasing your procurement costs? In this solo episode, Tom Finn dives into the power of nonverbal communication, sharing lessons from Amy Cuddy's famous research on how your posture impacts confidence. Discover the critical nonverbal signals your suppliers are sending in negotiati…
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In 1983, Richard Petty's STP Pontiac won the race but a post-race inspection uncovered a larger than legal engine. In 1960, 26-year old New York Titan OL Howard Glenn died after a game in Houston. In 1999, then Oklahoma assistant coach Mike Leach put into action a plan to get Texas to discover a fake script to gain an advantage against the Longhorn…
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