Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
USATODAY's profile
USA TODAY
USA TODAY
USA TODAY
Verified account
@USATODAY

Tweets

USA TODAYVerified account

@USATODAY

The latest news and most interesting stories from USA TODAY. News that's meant to be shared.

USA TODAY HQ, McLean, Va.
usatoday.com
Joined August 2008

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    USA TODAY‏Verified account @USATODAY 5 Jul 2017

    Does Kobe Bryant have it right? Are participation trophies the worst?https://usat.ly/2upVKhw 

    10:39 AM - 5 Jul 2017
    • 16 Retweets
    • 46 Likes
    • Marissa dawn moses John Boruk Jeanette Mason carrku🇬🇹🌴 Keith White Jayson  Padua Debbie Sheldon Howard Dorsey Rudy Tijerina Jr.
    19 replies 16 retweets 46 likes
      1. Wes‏ @ObeOne19 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Participation is not worthy of praise. Going to school is not the same as excelling in it...As is the same with sports. #WinnersOnly

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. terrisriley‏ @terrisriley 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        yes, because life doesn't reward us for "showing up"--that lesson begins EARLY!

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kat Spaulding‏ @katspaulding 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Completely useless. That's why many coming out off college today can't handle being in the workforce, much less leading.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. ProLife NavyBrat‏ @SheriAlba 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Yes, they are. COMPETE.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. shucks‏ @MMcclatxhy 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        I'm not a fan of participation trophies.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Car Guy‏ @carguy_1970 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        I could give you pictures that show how happy my daughter is to get a ribbon for coming 7th. Not everyone is competitive.

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Alexander‏ @mmafootball81 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @carguy_1970 @USATODAY

        Not everyone is competitive, but not everyone needs to be praised for just trying

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. Scotty‏ @Oaklane85 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        By the time you get to real competition age those who have it make the team & those who don't get cut so now how u feel.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Scotty‏ @Oaklane85 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Nothing wrong bcause the only kids getting them are young ones who for the most part are not Lebron James.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. BUGAJUKA‏ @POPPOPSBEARD 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        I wouldn't even accept one

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Crawford Richmond‏ @CrawfordRichmnd 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY @ForTheWin

        I usually won every trophy when I grew up playing basketball. However, I recognize edifying. C- students run the world

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. broboxer‏ @broboxer 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Yes

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Lou M‏ @LMatura613 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Yes, he does. And get rid of the player of the game awards while ur at it.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. HU8|ELEMENT 🗽‏ @elusiveandpvtHD 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Not according to the Gram. 👀

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Kevin‏ @HSFBfan15 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Yes

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Library lady‏ @mizsuzebanthony 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        For some kids in sports, this is all they will get. Does it negate their value?What's wrong w/participating in life?One than one way to win

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Library lady‏ @mizsuzebanthony 5 Jul 2017
        Replying to @mizsuzebanthony @USATODAY

        I'm thinking of kid w/Down's who might never be on 1st place team-do we deny kid the joy of a trophy?Do we not run a 5k for health or fun?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. End of conversation

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info