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Bron Bron, You Hold the Cards….And the Tape!

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Like a good urban legend that evolves over time, the alleged dunk over Bron Bron by Xavier sophomore Jordan Crawford is heating up the internet charts. Supposedly, it’s the #24 trending topic on Google. Wow!

Take a second to do a search for the video and see for yourself…..Are you back already? Of course you [...]

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5 Reasons Michael Vick Would Fit Redskins in Washington, DC

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Last week the Atlanta Falcons followed through with their plan to officially sever ties with former quarterback Michael Vick. Good for them. They did what we all knew they’d do.
All should not be considered lost for Mr. Vick. Whether quietly or not-so-quietly, certain team front office executives are conoodling about how they can make adding [...]

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Is Mike Vick Being Bullied Into Being PETA Spokesman?

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There is no more heinous offense to one’s image than to do the obvious. Never do the obvious. The obvious in this case is that former NFL star Michael Vick is (PETA) to be their spokesman after he is released from prison in the coming weeks. Bad idea, dude. Bad idea.
You served your time and [...]

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NFL Star Dhani Jones’ Agent Is Showing Him the Globe

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Sports & Entertainment figures: Your agents and marketing teams suck if their sights are set merely on attaching your faces to local plumbing companies or regional used car dealerships.  That’s woefully shortsighted given the abundance of creative avenues available to notable faces to exponentially broadcast their professional images.  Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones obviously has [...]

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A Goldmine in College Sports Archived Vaults

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College football’s bowl season marks the end of what normally is a thrilling 4-5 month-long ride of competition, triumph, and learning humility through defeat. Seeing this year’s seniors play their last football games brings back the bittersweet memory of my last college football game. At the conclusion of that thrilling game, where we came from [...]

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Rocky Parrish Sees You Rockin’ His Shoe Brands.

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If you see Rocky Parrish smiling ever so coyly as he watches you walk by, no need to be alarmed. He’s most likely admiring his work.  As a consultant for titans like Nike and Under Armour, he helps to design and build brands that eventually find their way onto your feet.  He counts many elite [...]

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New Economy, New Era Corporate Ad Pitchman

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The flailing economy is forcing corporate types from every industry to drastically cut sponsorship and endorsement expenditures. The lavish lifestyles of many high profile athletes and entertainers that rely on cushy endorsement deals to supplement their lofty incomes will surely be impacted. Gone are the days when you would sign a high paying contract [...]

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Football Recruiting & Social Media

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Today, I watched my alma mater compete in the first round of the NCAA 1-AA Football playoffs against Appalachian State. As the game wound down, the ESPNU commentator made mention of “recruiting season” for both teams soon getting underway.  If student athletes and their parents have been waiting until the season to end to engage [...]

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