Just hours following the
conclusion of the 2013 NFL regular season, six teams have already fired their head
coaches due to their team’s under-performance. When a team wins it’s because of
the players, but unfortunately when a team loses, the head coach is to blame.
The Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Minnesota
Vikings, and Washington Redskins have all fired their head coaches, after
entering the season with much promise to succeed with the talent available on
each team.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Feeding the Soul: What You Need to Know
By:
Unknown
As I start to write this blog post, I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year. Quickly, I would like to give a brief overview of what this post will contain. As stated in the title, I am starting to compose stories I have come across that feed the soul through the use of sport. I plan on continuing a series of posts highlighting a new story every two weeks. I hope that everyone enjoys the stories and learn as much from them as I have.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Leaving Your Mark: Mack Brown and Mike Shanahan Teach Lessons About a Proper Exit
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Mack Brown recently resigned from his Head Coach post at the
University of Texas. Mike Shanahan is
still employed as Head Coach of the Washington Redskins…for now. The way each has gone about their respective
departures (or soon-to-be departures) has been much different.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Guard The Post: Nelson Mandela: Sport Can Change The World
By:
Kevin Murray
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Under Further Review: NBC and ESPN trade rights
By:
Kevin Rossi
We see players traded nearly every day in sports. Unless a couple of super stars are involved in the swap, we tend to just ignore them. Outlets like ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS, NBC break the news about a lot of these player trades, something we're all used to by now. But rarely do the media outlets ever make trades like ESPN and NBC Sports made earlier this week when ESPN gave NBC the rights to the Ryder Cup in exchange for the ability to show English Premier League highlights.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Cano: Bye New York, Hello Seattle
By:
Unknown
This season’s prized free
agent and new member of the Seattle Mariners, second baseman Robinson Cano did
the unthinkable when he Yankee’d the New York Yankees. It is almost impossible
to recall a time in the history of baseball when another team outbid the
excessive-paying Yankees. But after many failed signings of exceedingly long
contracts with players into their late thirties and forties, it seems as if the
Yankees have learned their lesson.
Guard the Post: Keys to Interviewing Success
By:
Kevin Murray
With Drexel Co-op interviewing continuing and the new year right around the corner, it is time to improve your interviewing skills. Below are a few tips to doing your best at every interview and hopefully getting that dream job!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Becoming a Professional MVP: Seasons Greetings!
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Finals are done – thank
goodness! Grades are in – fingers crossed! And now it’s time to roast some
chestnuts on an open fire…
Saturday, December 14, 2013
The 114th Army Navy Football Game
By:
Kevin Rossi
PHILADELPHIA - Football and the military. There really is not a pair of things in this world more American than that. Army versus Navy, part 114. America's game is what they call it. Navy took the game 34-7, making quick work of Army. Army has now dropped the last dozen match-ups.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Under Further Review: Separating Rights and Compensation
By:
Kevin Rossi
Stand-up comedy is predicated on the comedian pulling at the strings of people's insecurities, humility, and repression, which is kind of why every time NCAA president Mark Emmert takes the stage at a major conference or convention a comedy show breaks out. I know, I know. It doesn't sound logical. How can talking about an organization hinging its business on such archaic concepts be comical? Well, just as the NCAA always finds a dodge the ordinary and predictable, Emmert found a way to make his speech hilarious and today's stage was at the Sports Business Journal Intercollegiate Athletics Forum.
Black Mamba Back in Action
By:
Unknown
Sunday night, Dec. 8, marked the return of LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant returned from an Achilles injury that put an unexpected early end to Kobe's 2012-13 season. Bryant, the fierce competitor that he is, swore to be back for most of the 2013-2014 season to help his Lakers to make the play offs after missing them last year. Fresh off a two-year contract extension worth $48.5 million, signed on Nov. 25, 2013, Bryant returned to action at home Sunday to face the visiting Toronto Raptors. This year's Lakers team with out Kobe played a lot better, entering Sunday night's game with a 10-8 record. However, Bryant's return did not result in victory, leaving the team with a 10-9 record.
Global Scope: FIFA World Cup Prediction
By:
Kevis G. Pinto
The 2014 FIFA World Cup final draw, held in Costa do Sauipe last Friday December 6th, decided which teams are facing each other in the tournament's group stages. It also awarded fans with the possibility of simulating what the road could be like for each team in order to go all the way. As of right now we still have to wait 182 days until Brazil and Croatia take to the field in Sao Paulo for the inaugural match on June 12, 2014. It is obviously too early for a real prediction, but it is never too early to feed our curiosity and see which match-ups could arise through a simulation.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
The Drexel Connection: Michael Lawson
By:
Unknown
This week the Drexel Connection spotlights Michael Lawson. Michael currently is the CEO and President of 4A Management as well as being a professional sports agent. Some of his more popular and known clients include Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans and Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michael is very relatable to us as college kids because he too started off as an intern somewhere very small. Specifically he started off interning with the Cincinnati Cyclones. From there he went on to work alongside our fellow Drexel SMT Professor Brett Burchette with Nelligan Sports Marketing as the regional director.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
State of the Student Union: December 2013
By:
Kevin Rossi
It's that holiday time of the year, but more importantly, it's the end of the fall term. For some, that means their first term at Drexel is now under the belt. For others, it means their time at Drexel is ending. It's a time of excitement and a time of change. To me, it's a time to look back at how far we have all come and look ahead to where we are all going.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Yankees and Cano at a Crossroads
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Alexa Fontanella
Robinson Cano, a five-time All-Star, whom many consider the top free agent this offseason was originally looking for a 10-year deal worth approximately $300 million. The Yankees however refuse to land another A-Rod like deal and do not want to go down the same path again. Although Cano’s representatives have lowered their bargaining price, the two sides are still nearly $100 million apart. Many experts and fans believe no player is worth that much money, but the Yankees need Cano more than Cano needs the Yankees. The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are also legitimate contenders to land Cano due to their presence in the playoffs the past few years, but this top tier free agent wants to stay in the big apple and remain close to his friend and agent, Jay Z. If Cano really wants to make the big bucks, he needs to sign major endorsement deals, and New York City has the largest market for him to achieve that. Roc Nation Sports has already helped Cano land his first big endorsement with Pepsi this year and as long as he continues to produce on the field, he should have no problem receiving more multi-million dollar deals. In the past, the Yankees would give a player of Cano’s caliber, and whom many consider the best second baseman in the game at the prime of his career, the illustrious contract he is asking for, but not this season.
Robinson Cano, a five-time All-Star, whom many consider the top free agent this offseason was originally looking for a 10-year deal worth approximately $300 million. The Yankees however refuse to land another A-Rod like deal and do not want to go down the same path again. Although Cano’s representatives have lowered their bargaining price, the two sides are still nearly $100 million apart. Many experts and fans believe no player is worth that much money, but the Yankees need Cano more than Cano needs the Yankees. The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are also legitimate contenders to land Cano due to their presence in the playoffs the past few years, but this top tier free agent wants to stay in the big apple and remain close to his friend and agent, Jay Z. If Cano really wants to make the big bucks, he needs to sign major endorsement deals, and New York City has the largest market for him to achieve that. Roc Nation Sports has already helped Cano land his first big endorsement with Pepsi this year and as long as he continues to produce on the field, he should have no problem receiving more multi-million dollar deals. In the past, the Yankees would give a player of Cano’s caliber, and whom many consider the best second baseman in the game at the prime of his career, the illustrious contract he is asking for, but not this season.
Becoming a Professional MVP: Pre-Game Routine
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Patrick Gallagher
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out,” stated Robert Collier, an American author who wrote about the psychology of confident action and becoming your best.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out,” stated Robert Collier, an American author who wrote about the psychology of confident action and becoming your best.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Water Cooler Talk: Giving Back
By:
Greg Monforte
Today is Thanksgiving, a day to be thankful for
everything in your life and a good time to reflect on the last year. I am very thankful to be where I am right
now. I have about a year left of my
undergraduate studies and have made many great connections during my two
coops. I have met a lot of great friends
while at Drexel and stayed in touch with my closest friends from high school. In the spirit of the holiday, I am going to
leave you guys with a great piece of advice: always try to give back.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Under Further Review: Will Peralta's Deal Spur Change?
By:
Kevin Rossi
When you read the headline online or saw the ESPN SportsCenter that 31-year-old Jhonny Peralta inked a four year, $52 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, you probably didn't even blink. Ho hum. Nothing to see here. The contract is nothing new. Cheating pays the big bucks, I guess.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Leaving your Mark: Be Thankful in Your Sports Career Pursuits
By:
Drexel SMTSU
One of my esteemed blog colleagues,
Kevin Rossi, wrote a piece in 2012 titled “Under Further Review: Saying Thank
You”. While I don’t want to reinvent the
wheel, I can’t help but revisit the topic of being grateful in your career (and
during college) with Thanksgiving less than a week away. While you should absolutely thank your family
and friends, do not forget about that person that you interviewed with or met
with at a networking event or career fair.
Don’t forget to thank your clients/customers or prospective clients/customers. Be sure to express your appreciation to the
professor or advisor that as provided advice and mentorship. These minor gestures of appreciation go a
long way in building and maintaining professional, and sometimes personal,
relationships. In the “Six Degrees of
Kevin Bacon” sports industry that we are all in, this aspect is especially
crucial.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Water Cooler Talk: Interviewing Keys to Success
By:
Greg Monforte
Coop search can be a very stressful time. I am searching for my third coop and honestly
this one has been the most stressful out of all of them. This week the interview requests come out for
A round. The interview is the most
important part of the coop process. Your
resume was able to get you the interview but now you need to show the company
you are the person for the job. From my
experiences I have learned a few keys that can help during the interview.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Under Further Review: Braves Bolt for Cobb County's Public Money
By:
Kevin Rossi
Public funding for private
facilities seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. Sports welfare, as some
call it, puts tax payer money into the pockets of billionaire sports franchise
owners. Yes, these are the same billionaire owners that own teams in leagues
that dodge taxes because their hide under the ugly guise of not-for-profit
status. This is how Roger Goodell made $29.5 million from the NFL and Bud Selig
made $22 million from the MLB. The money has to go somewhere. So why not into
someone’s pockets that are already lined with Benjamins. The sports welfare
aspect is perhaps the most difficult part to digest, though.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Major League Baseball Funding for Additional Replay
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Alexa Fontanella
How would baseball history be different if the MLB acquired
instant replay years ago?
Guard the Post: Why this College Basketball season will be the best ever
By:
Kevin Murray
Monday, November 18, 2013
Inspiration For The Week: Everyone Has a Story
By:
Unknown
The other week, I heard a story that really captivated me and made me think about my life. I currently am an intern for the Philadelphia Flyers in the Game Presentation Department. One of the duties I have is to deliver birthday packages during home games at TV stoppages. It is one of my favorite parts of the job because you really get to improvise and have fun with each delivery. Two weeks ago, while waiting for a stoppage, I met an usher who really inspired me.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Global Scope: Farewell to a Cricket Legend
By:
Kevis G. Pinto
At the end of the week, one of the greatest athletes of our time and a true cricket phenomenon will be playing his last test match ever, an unparalleled 200th! Ultimately it will be the last chance India fans have to watch their star batsman Sachin 'The Little Master' Tendulkar in action, since he has recently retired from T20s and One Day Internationals (ODIs) already. This could essentially mean the sun is setting for Tendulkar's gigantic brand, who's appeal basically dominated the big money game in India, selling a dozen of products every year. Actually, his brand allure was on full display this week after a massive crowd of people swarmed the Wankhede Stadium in Tendulkar's hometown of Mumbai in order to get tickets for his farewell match on November 14. Unfortunately for those fans only 6,000 tickets were being sold online, and the website offering the services (Kyazoonga.com) crashed after a record 19.7 million hits were registered. This may seem as a surprise, but if you ask anyone in the streets of Mumbai what they think of Sachin Tendulkar, chances are they'll respond with a popular local saying: "Cricket is our religion and Sachin is our God."
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
The NFL’s First Female General Manager?
By:
Unknown
With the Miami Dolphins loss against the once winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week on Monday Night Football may lead to an internal collapse, but with that a historical event for the NFL could unfold. A good amount of this article will be based off of speculation. It will be speculation, but it will be based off of logic events that have taken place so far. So lets start at the beginning of the 2013 regular season for Miami.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Phillies Offseason Outlook
By:
Unknown
Carlos Ruiz (2008). |
Long List of Needs
Ruben Amaro Jr. and company have their work cut out for them as the free agent season starts to heat up in the MLB. With the "Winter Meetings" underway in sunny Florida, the Phillies' front office is beginning to sculpt their plan for improvement. Just a few years ago the club may have only needed to upgrade at one or two positions. Now, heading into 2014, the team has a handful of positional and team needs, complicating how the front office plans to improve the team. This list includes the following:Monday, November 11, 2013
John Moffitt Walks Away from Football
By:
Unknown
John Moffitt is not a huge
name in the NFL. However if you ask any viewer of “The Real Rob Report” last
year if they knew who Moffitt was, everyone of them would tell
you they loved the guy. Moffitt was a fan favorite because of the
hilarious moments he shared with Michael Robinson, fullback of the Seattle
Seahawks, on his show. Nevertheless,
Friday, November 8, 2013
Leaving Your Mark: For Reid, Sports Professionals, a Change of Scenery is a Good Thing
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated halfway through the NFL season after going 2-14 in 2012. To say that this is a shocking development would be putting it mildly…especially if you are a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. While we certainly didn’t run Reid out of town, most of us, including Reid, knew it was time to move on. And boy has the change of scenery worked out well! (Arguably for both Reid and the Eagles.)
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Fiasco in Miami?
By:
Unknown
Recently, Jonathan Martin
went “incognito” from the Miami Dolphins. It was first reported that Jonathan
left the Dolphins after an alleged “prank” that his teammates pulled during
lunch where they made Martin sit by himself. It was later reported that there
were a lot of other factors that played a part in him leaving the team. It was later
reported that Jonathan Martin had been verbally abused by Richie Incognito.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Under Further Review: A College, an Arena, and a City in Debt
By:
Kevin Rossi
The University of Louisville is riding high. They are about to embark on defending their NCAA men's basketball championship from last year, and their football team has one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the game right now in Teddy Bridgewater. It is a great time to be a Cardinal.
SBEN Live to Stream the Sport For Social Change Conference All Next Week
By:
Kevin Rossi
It is hard to believe that it has been almost two full weeks since the first annual Sport For Social Change Conference was held at Drexel University. Throughout the day, five different presentations presented on a variety of topics. Dr. Eric Zillmer and Bruiser Flint presented on athletes giving back and becoming role models. The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation presented on developing our nation's youth with sport. Eli Wolff presented on access and inclusion to sport. Go! Athletes and Craig Cassey Jr. presented on LGBT issues in sport. Patrick Hruby presented on safety issues in sport.
It was a tremendous day and we are happy to announce that we will be sharing it in video again next week in conjunction with the Sports Business Education Network. Over the course of next week, SBEN will stream one presentation each day.
Check it out starting Monday Nov. 11, and use the hashtag #S4SC on Twitter if you tune in! Follow the link HERE.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Guard the Post: The Current (and Future) State of the NCAA
By:
Kevin Murray
The Power of Jay Z: Samsung and the NBA’s New Relationship
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Monday, November 4, 2013
Becoming a Professional MVP: Finding Your Triple-Threat Stance
By:
Drexel SMTSU
With the Philadelphia
76ers starting the NBA season 3-0 (yes, you heard me correctly), I couldn’t
help but turn my attention this week to a fundamental basketball skill that I’m
sure you were instructed to develop from a very early age: getting into the triple-threat
position.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Seattle Sounders set MLS record, average 44,038 fans per game
By:
Unknown
With the regular season over, Major
League Soccer released its annual attendance report. To no avail, the Seattle
Sounders once again topped this year’s regular season average attendance. This is
the fifth straight year that Seattle has claimed a new benchmark. This year,
the Sounders averaged 44,038 fans at CentruyLink Field.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
A Legend Retires and Is his Former Team Really Tanking??
By:
Unknown
There
were rumors prior to the NBA season started that an anonymous coach had
admitted that they were planning to tank this year with the hopes of a high
draft pick. Everyone immediately pointed to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was
due to the Philadelphia 76ers trading away Jrue Holliday for Nerlens Noel and
then reporting that Nerlens Noel would sit out the whole year. Not to mention
that it is clear that the 76ers are in rebuild mode.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Beckham Decides on Miami for MLS Team
By:
Unknown
Last December David Beckham left the Los Angeles Galaxy. He felt that at that point of his career it was time to retire and move on to new ventures. That new venture will be his own MLS team. Beckham has been considering a location for a few months now, and he has finally settled. The start up fee for Beckham was a discounted $25 million. That is quite the fair price for the ex-MLS star considering BPL team Manchester City and the New York Yankees payed a whopping $100 million to launch their team the New York City FC. The MLS still has to give Beckham the go-ahead to choose Miami as the location for his team.
State of the Student Union: October 2013
By:
Kevin Rossi
Wow, what a day it was for the Drexel Sport Management
Student Union last Friday at the first annual Sport For Social Change
Conference. Five different presentations and five different new ways to look
at the sports that we already know and love. With these new viewpoints on
sports from the professional levels to the youth levels, everybody’s horizons
were certainly broadened and futures brightened. We all have the power to
change the world in we live in through sports.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
A Classic In The Making
By:
Unknown
Coming In
This year's Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals has fueled high hopes for an enticing series since being determined.
Monday, October 28, 2013
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Week 8
By:
Unknown
The Good:
London, once again. The National Football League (NFL) is now considering having an 8 game package in London next year. It is clearly no secret that Roger Goodell has a huge interest and desire of expanding over seas. Peter King, of SI, announced a couple of days ago that the NFL was considering this package. This week the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars played in London and it was interesting to see how much these fans loved the Jacksonville Jaguars arguably more than the fans in Jacksonville. Next year, three games will be played in London. An eight game package will be another step in getting a team in London, which Goodell has made it obvious that he wants.
London, once again. The National Football League (NFL) is now considering having an 8 game package in London next year. It is clearly no secret that Roger Goodell has a huge interest and desire of expanding over seas. Peter King, of SI, announced a couple of days ago that the NFL was considering this package. This week the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars played in London and it was interesting to see how much these fans loved the Jacksonville Jaguars arguably more than the fans in Jacksonville. Next year, three games will be played in London. An eight game package will be another step in getting a team in London, which Goodell has made it obvious that he wants.
#S4SC in Review: Dr. Eric Zillmer and Bruiser Flint
By:
Drexel SMTSU
The Sport for Social Change Conference started out on a
surprising note, as Drexel’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Bruiser Flint joined
Director of Athletics Dr. Eric Zillmer for the first presentation of the day.
Tackling the issue of athletes giving back, Dr. Zillmer and Coach Flint both
expressed the wonderful opportunities working in athletics presents for each of
them.
#S4SC in Review: Patrick Hruby
By:
Unknown
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.
Patrick Hruby stressed this quote. “In order to get the right answers, we would
need to ask the right questions,” he mentioned. However, what exactly are the
right questions.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
#S4SC in Review: Eli Wolff
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Eli Wolff, Program Director of the Sport and Development
Project at Brown University, spoke at the Sport for Social Change about the
topic of access and inclusion for all athletes but specifically athletes with
disabilities. His presentation had three
major parts. The first part that he spoke about was how he had his earliest
advocacy movement. When Eli Wolff was in
elementary school he had a Physical Education teacher that would not let him do
pull ups on the bar like the rest of the class.
He keep asking to do it until one day he had enough and in the cleaner
version said “Screw you I can do this.”
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
#S4SC Preview: Eli Wolff and Patrick Hruby
By:
Kevin Rossi
There are two questions that all sports need to consider. How can we make sports accessible to more people and how can we make the sports that we play safer for those that participate? Sometimes we can be blinded by the inevitable scandals or fantasy sports points. At the basis of sports, though, is the need to get people involved not to make money but to simply play. An accessible and safe sport is a great start.
On Friday at the first annual Sport For Social Change Conference, Eli Wolff and Patrick Hruby will share their insights on into how these questions can be answered.
Wolff is the program director for the Sport and Development Project at Brown University. His work and research revolves around the first question of making sports more accessible to all people. He has been in leader in this area working for greater inclusion in sports and education into sports for athletes with disabilities. Wolff is currently a philosophy PhD candidate with a focus on Olympic studies at German Sport University Cologne.
Hruby is a journalist for Sports on Earth, the joint venture USA Today and MLB Advanced Media sports website. Hruby's work focuses on the politics and social issues of sport, writing extensively about amateurism issues in the NCAA, the use of Native American imagery in sport, and safety issues in sports. His presentation at the Sport For Social Change Conference will focus on how we can make sports safer for the participants. Hruby has a mater's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and is also a contributor for Washingtonian Magazine and The Atlantic online.
Wolff will present from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. and Hruby will immediately follow Wolff presenting from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. to close out the conference. For further questions and inquiries, email the Drexel SMTSU at drexelsmtsu@gmail.com.
On Friday at the first annual Sport For Social Change Conference, Eli Wolff and Patrick Hruby will share their insights on into how these questions can be answered.
Wolff is the program director for the Sport and Development Project at Brown University. His work and research revolves around the first question of making sports more accessible to all people. He has been in leader in this area working for greater inclusion in sports and education into sports for athletes with disabilities. Wolff is currently a philosophy PhD candidate with a focus on Olympic studies at German Sport University Cologne.
Hruby is a journalist for Sports on Earth, the joint venture USA Today and MLB Advanced Media sports website. Hruby's work focuses on the politics and social issues of sport, writing extensively about amateurism issues in the NCAA, the use of Native American imagery in sport, and safety issues in sports. His presentation at the Sport For Social Change Conference will focus on how we can make sports safer for the participants. Hruby has a mater's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and is also a contributor for Washingtonian Magazine and The Atlantic online.
Wolff will present from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. and Hruby will immediately follow Wolff presenting from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. to close out the conference. For further questions and inquiries, email the Drexel SMTSU at drexelsmtsu@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
#S4SC Preview: Eric Zillmer and Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
By:
Kevin Murray
Following yesterday's preview of the LGBT Issues in Sport section by Kevin Giordano, today I will be previewing two other sections: Athletes Giving Back and Youth Development in Sport.
Dr. Eric Zillmer, the Director of Athletics and Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology at Drexel University in Philadelphia, will be presenting on the topic of Athletes Giving Back. A major part of the Master Plan of Drexel University is to become the most Socially Responsible and Civically Engaged institution in the United States; the Athletic department already does it's part to contribute to this goal. The Drexel Dragons give hours a year to the West Philadelphia community and surrounding neighborhoods and towns. The goal of this section of the conference is to portray how athletes and athletic entities can utilize their standing in society to give back.
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation will be presenting on the topic of youth development in sport. With a mission of teaching our country's youth the value of academics, hard work, and teamwork through hockey, the ESYHF serves over 3,000 children in the Philadelphia area. Sport is a microcosm of society; in turn, a lot of what you learn playing sports can be utilized outside the sport realm. Teaching out nation's youth about these core values at a young age is a responsibility for all sport organizations and there is no better example of this in the Philadelphia region than ESYHF.
Attendees of these sessions will learn how they can use their power as a sport organization to not only give back to society, but also help develop the youth of our country, all via sport. For questions or inquiries please email DrexelSMTSU@gmail.com.
Dr. Eric Zillmer, the Director of Athletics and Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology at Drexel University in Philadelphia, will be presenting on the topic of Athletes Giving Back. A major part of the Master Plan of Drexel University is to become the most Socially Responsible and Civically Engaged institution in the United States; the Athletic department already does it's part to contribute to this goal. The Drexel Dragons give hours a year to the West Philadelphia community and surrounding neighborhoods and towns. The goal of this section of the conference is to portray how athletes and athletic entities can utilize their standing in society to give back.
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation will be presenting on the topic of youth development in sport. With a mission of teaching our country's youth the value of academics, hard work, and teamwork through hockey, the ESYHF serves over 3,000 children in the Philadelphia area. Sport is a microcosm of society; in turn, a lot of what you learn playing sports can be utilized outside the sport realm. Teaching out nation's youth about these core values at a young age is a responsibility for all sport organizations and there is no better example of this in the Philadelphia region than ESYHF.
Attendees of these sessions will learn how they can use their power as a sport organization to not only give back to society, but also help develop the youth of our country, all via sport. For questions or inquiries please email DrexelSMTSU@gmail.com.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Becoming a Professional MVP: The Bootleg Run
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Patrick Gallagher
Shhhhh! Don’t you dare say
a word about it – just keep your head up, your mind sharp and your mouth shut
if you want to achieve it.
As you may or may not have
noticed by now, the bi-weekly posts included in our “Becoming a Professional
MVP” column highlights professional development advice using sports moments as
the parallel. For me personally, I can remember my father using sports as a
crutch to teach me life lessons so that I could more easily relate to the
message he was trying to have me understand. And so now, as a way for me to pay
it forward, I’m excited to continually share with you various tips (via sports)
that aim to help you launch a successful career. This week however, we will
actually shift just a bit from professional development to personal development
and learn how ‘the bootleg run’ is analogous to keeping your mouth shut when it
comes to your meeting your personal goals and objectives.
#S4SC Preview: GO! Athletes w/ Craig Cassey Jr.
As lead-up to the Sport for Social Change Conference on Friday, October 25 at Drexel University in Philadelphia, we will be previewing several of the major presentations during the week. The first up for sampling is the presentation on LGBT Issues in Sport from GO! Athletes and Craig Cassey Jr.
We're excited to have GO! Athletes Executive Director Anna Aagenes discuss issues surrounding college athletes who identify as members of the LGBT community. The organization is at the forefront on this issue and has gained significant credibility for its voice on key issues faced by out athletes. Anna will discuss how the LGBT community and society as a whole can benefit by using sport as a catalyst.
Anna from GO! Athletes will be joined in their presentation by Craig Cassey Jr. Craig is a student at Georgetown University and was an out track & field athlete at the high school and collegiate levels. He has gained attention for his blog, where he discussed issues relating to LGBT issues and experiences in sports. Furthermore, he also serves as one of the nation's youngest LGBT elected officials.
Attendees of this session will gain insight into what it's like being an LGBT athlete at each level of competition and how sport can be leveraged to improve the LGBT community. For questions or inquiries, please email drexelSMTSU@gmail.com.
We're excited to have GO! Athletes Executive Director Anna Aagenes discuss issues surrounding college athletes who identify as members of the LGBT community. The organization is at the forefront on this issue and has gained significant credibility for its voice on key issues faced by out athletes. Anna will discuss how the LGBT community and society as a whole can benefit by using sport as a catalyst.
Anna from GO! Athletes will be joined in their presentation by Craig Cassey Jr. Craig is a student at Georgetown University and was an out track & field athlete at the high school and collegiate levels. He has gained attention for his blog, where he discussed issues relating to LGBT issues and experiences in sports. Furthermore, he also serves as one of the nation's youngest LGBT elected officials.
Attendees of this session will gain insight into what it's like being an LGBT athlete at each level of competition and how sport can be leveraged to improve the LGBT community. For questions or inquiries, please email drexelSMTSU@gmail.com.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Sport For Social Change Conference Schedule
By:
Kevin Rossi
10:00 to 10:45 - Sign In and Light Breakfast
2:50 to 3:00 - Break
4:00 to 4:50 - Patrick Hruby
10:45 to 11:00 - Introduction
11:00 to 11:50 - Dr. Eric Zillmer
Topic: Athletes Giving Back and Being Role Models
Position: Director of Athletics
Employer: Drexel University Athletics
11:50 to 12:00 - Break
12:00 to 12:50 - Jim Britt
Topic: Youth Development via Sport
Position: VP and COO
Employer: Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
*Panel Discussion
12:50 to 2:00 - Lunch
Buffet Style
Chestnut Street Caterers
2:00 to 2:50 - Eli Wolff
Topic: Access and Inclusion to Sport
Position: Program Director of the Sport and Development Project
Employer: Brown University
2:50 to 3:00 - Break
3:00 to 3:50 - Go! Athletes and Craig Cassey Jr.
Topic: LGBT Issues in Sport
3:50 to 4:00 - Break4:00 to 4:50 - Patrick Hruby
Topic: Safety Issues and Remedies
Position: Journalist/Writer
Employer: Sports on Earth
4:50 to 5:00 - Conclusion
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Global Scope: Farewell to the Heineken Cup
By:
Kevis G. Pinto
The
Heineken Cup, also known as the H Cup in France (because of alcohol sponsorship
restrictions), is considered the most prestigious European club rugby
tournament. The Cup’s inaugural season was in 1995 involving 5 countries
(France, Ireland, Wales, Romania, Italy) with a total of 12 clubs competing.
The Heineken Cup has seen many changes in format throughout its 18 years of
existence, leading up to the “present day” version with 24 teams from England,
France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Italy. The competition is held from
October to May, overlapping domestic club competitions. Also, The Heineken
Cup’s major winners are Stade Toulousain (France) and Leinster (Ireland) with
four and three championships respectively.
Double Feature: SEC’s Dominance and Passing of Adrian Peterson’s Son
By:
Unknown
SEC Makes History With Eight Top 25 Teams
The Southeastern Conference set a record when the AP poll was released for week eight of the college football season. For the first time in history one conference has eight teams in the Top 25. The SEC is known to be a powerhouse conference, but never before has one conference had this many teams included.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
MLB Playoffs, Where they Stand, Who is standing Out
By:
Unknown
Still Standing
Dustin Pedroia, Prince Fielder, Yasiel Puig, Yadier Molina(Top Left to Bottom Left) |
Monday, October 14, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Leaving your Mark: Work with others to achieve your goals
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Mark Gress
As part of the Sport Management 601 graduate class that I teach at Drexel, I recently invited a guest speaker named Matt Crevin to “visit” class via Skype. Matt has spent the last 20+ years working in the Public Relations Department for the San Francisco 49ers. For most of that time, he has served as the Public Address Announcer. In addition, he has also held positions at FedEx and Microsoft. His most recent ventures include authoring a book titled, “Get in the Game”, as well as running a sports consulting company called Voice of the Box.
As part of the Sport Management 601 graduate class that I teach at Drexel, I recently invited a guest speaker named Matt Crevin to “visit” class via Skype. Matt has spent the last 20+ years working in the Public Relations Department for the San Francisco 49ers. For most of that time, he has served as the Public Address Announcer. In addition, he has also held positions at FedEx and Microsoft. His most recent ventures include authoring a book titled, “Get in the Game”, as well as running a sports consulting company called Voice of the Box.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Is Change Looming for the NFL?
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Aaron Coleman
With the NFL’s annual Fall Owners Meeting taking place this week, change may very well be on the horizon for America’s new national pastime.
With the NFL’s annual Fall Owners Meeting taking place this week, change may very well be on the horizon for America’s new national pastime.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The Closer: Recap of "Schooled: The Price of College Sports"
By:
Kevin Murray
As a Drexel student, it is hard to imagine Beaver Stadium on a Saturday, or the Carrier Dome when Notre Dame comes to play Syacuse. Yesterday, myself, along with anyone else that attends or works at a modest university with moderate athletic facilities, were reminded how "the other half" lives; boy were our eyes opened.
Pro Bowl Gets Facelift
By:
Unknown
The big news from the NFL on Tuesday is the Pro Bowl teams will be wearing newly designed uniforms this year. Earlier in the summer the new rule changes were laid down by commissioner Roger Goodell. Here is the list of rule changes incase you missed it.
Under Further Review: A World Away In A Desert
By:
Kevin Rossi
"FIFA cannot sit by and see greed rule the football world. Nor shall we." - Sepp Blatter, FIFA President.
A world away somewhere in a desert in the Middle East in the oil-rich country of Qatar people are dying. That's the reality of it, no matter how sad or bleak it may sound. Qatar is making the riots across Brazil look humane and controlled. And to think we are still nine years away from the 2022 World Cup.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The Closer: Preview of Schooled: The Price of College Sports
By:
Kevin Murray
Tonight, Tuesday, October 8th, 2013, a specialty, one-of-a-kind documentary is premiering in New York City. Schooled: The Price of College Sports, an EPIX Original Documentary, is a "comprehensive look at the business, history and culture of big-time college football and basketball in America."
Monday, October 7, 2013
Becoming a Professional MVP: No-Huddle Offense
By:
Drexel SMTSU
Are you ready for some
football? In the late 1980’s, it was believed by some football historians that
the 1988 Cincinnati Bengals football team was the first to revolutionize the
offensive philosophy of the game. That year, Boomer Esiason and his team based
their game plan on having an attack or ‘no-huddle’ offensive style and remained
fervent on changing how they attached their opponent throughout the entire
season. Their hope was that they could implement a hurry-up, no-huddle
offensive system that would speed up the game while mentally and physically
wearing down their opponents. Simply put, they wanted to achieve better results
when dealing with the crucial moments leading to a win or a loss. Their no-huddle
offense proved to be successful and is now a fundamental staple to every NFL
franchises’ game plan in order to stay competitive. So how does this relate to
us and our professional development in becoming the MVP within our organization?
Take a Step Back and Say Thanks
By:
Unknown
Sport is such an interesting concept in our society. There
are aspects of sport which are spectacular to witness, such as your favorite
team winning the championship, experiencing a Cinderella team make a run in
March Madness, or achieving a personal goal. Sport can teach us leadership,
teamwork, strength, and the ability to overcome adversity. Along with all these
benefits of sport, there are the areas of improvement. Governance structures in
the NCAA and other leagues are questionable. Safety issues for players are
becoming more relevant in the modern era of technology. Finally, the
competitive drive in sport can be taken too far causing cheating, lying, and
breaking the law. Despite all these pros and cons that are always at the heart
of discussions about sport, there is one aspect that is way overlooked –
professional athletes giving back to the sick and disabled.
Full Court Press: Announcing the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management
By:
Hayley Zedeck
An email announcing the creation of “The Center for Hospitality and Sport Management” last week may have come as a surprise and left some of us scratching our heads in confusion. After hearing from the new Center’s Program Director Jonathan Deutsch and Senior Vice Provost John DiNardo, many of those concerns can be put to rest.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Beckham group is in final stages of Miami expansion bid
By:
Unknown
David Beckham is in the midst of another shopping spree; his most expensive purchase to date. Beckham is in the final stages of becoming the owner of a new Major League Soccer franchise. The team will most likely be located in Miami, Florida.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Special Feature: "League of Denial: The NFL Concussion Crisis"
By:
Drexel SMTSU
This Podcast was aired yesterday on ESPN Outside the Lines, and it includes the co-authors of the book and upcoming PBS Documentary entitled "League of Denial: The NFL Concussion Crisis", Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru.
With the upcoming "Sport For Social Change" Conference (http://s4scconference.blogspot.com/), and concussion issues being one of our sections, please take a listen to this podcast!
With the upcoming "Sport For Social Change" Conference (http://s4scconference.blogspot.com/), and concussion issues being one of our sections, please take a listen to this podcast!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
For the Second Straight Year: Phillies fans having bad deja vu
By:
Unknown
For The Second Straight Year...
Closer for the Phillies, Johnathan Papelbon. |
Above the Rim: For the Love of Football: Tinkering with the NFL schedule
By:
Josh Brackett
Monday, September 30, 2013
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Week 4
By:
Unknown
The Good: London. The National Football League (NFL) had their yearly game in London this
year and this got me to thinking if London might find itself with a team in the
future. There were already rumors speculating that London is trying to get a
team or at the very least a Super Bowl in their arena. A couple weeks ago I was
playing Madden and I decided to start a fantasy with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gutsy decision I know but I’m a sucker for
their new jerseys. After the season I moved the team from Jacksonville to
London as the London Black Knights. Interestingly enough, the owner of the
Jacksonville Jaguars, Shahid Khan, has interest London. He has been
quoted saying that “Jaguars are the home team for London.” Not to mention that
he just became the new owner of Fulham. It might not be long before we see a team,
not necessarily Jacksonville, move to London. The market, fan base, and
opportunities that London would provide would be an excellent business decision
for a few struggling NFL teams at the moment.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Leaving Your Mark: Post Co-op tips
By:
Drexel SMTSU
All too often, faculty, staff, academic advisors, co-op coordinators, and I emphasize what you should do as you start your six-month "ultimate internship." We talk about asking questions, introducing yourself to your bosses and co-workers, being punctual, dressing professionally, etc. However, we may not spend enough time evaluating what you have learned from your recently completed co-op (an applying this to the classroom), reflecting on the experience, and transitioning back to the classroom. Here are some reminders:
Thursday, September 26, 2013
The London Experiment
By:
Drexel SMTSU
By: Aaron Coleman
Let’s face it, it is probably fair to say that most American
NFL fans are not huge on NFL games being played in London during the regular
season. Fans are probably not too keen to see their squads potentially lose a
home game just so our mates across the pond can watch the Steelers and Vikings
play live in a “soccer” stadium. Personally, I would honestly not be too
excited for Robert Griffin III, Alfred Morris, and the rest of my Washington
Redskins squad to have to take a 10+ hour flight to go play in front of an
unfamiliar “home” crowd.
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