Cowboy Ethics
Rules to live by as spelled out in James P. Owen’s book, “Cowboy Ethics:”
1) Live each day with courage
2) Take pride in your work
3) Always finish what you start
4) Do what has to be done
5) Be tough, but fair
6) When you make a promise, keep it
7) Ride for the brand
8) Talk less and say more
9) Remember that some things aren’t for sale
10) Know where to draw the line
Upcoming games
• 3 p.m. Saturday at Highline College in Des Moines.
• 7 p.m. Monday vs. Tacoma at O’Connell Sports Center.
He probably isn’t aware of it, but James P. Owen has been one of the keys to a scintillating season by the Clark College men’s basketball team.
To the 18-1 record. To the No. 1 ranking among all community college teams in the Northwest. To the performance that has the Penguins thinking of the program’s first NWAACC title since 1995.
Undoubtedly, coach Mike Arnold, forward Austin Bragg, point guard Derek Owens, and the other players have had a lot to do with that ascension. But the author of “Cowboy Ethics” might deserve a little credit, as well.