Articles By: Paul Schackman

Thu, Jun 25 2009
Law and Order

Law and Order

It’s been some time since I’ve last posted an article, but this couldn’t have been a better time for me to vent. In light of the recent happenings with athletes and their run ins with the law, I... 

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Fri, Mar 13 2009
Schackman’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft…….Part 2

Schackman’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft…….Part 2

1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia) -Stafford is the only player that makes sense here for the Lions. As crazy as it sounds the Lions do have some weapons on offense, now they need a long... 

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Fri, Feb 13 2009
Boras Not So Boras

Boras Not So Boras

With Manny still left unsigned, it’s time to take a closer look at his agent’s actions. It’s very well known that Boras was looking for a contract of 4 years worth close to $100 million. After... 

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Thu, Feb 5 2009
Schackman’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft – Part 1

Schackman’s 2009 NFL Mock Draft – Part 1

With the Super Bowl out of the way it’s now time to focus on the next biggest event: The NFL Draft. 1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia) -Stafford is the only player that makes sense... 

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Tue, Jan 13 2009
Sports and the Economy

Sports and the Economy

As our country deepens into a recession, we are now seeing how the poor economy is affecting the sports industry, firsthand. The NBA has laid people off, the NFL just laid off 10% of its work force, the... 

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Wed, Jan 7 2009
Flacco’s Play into PayDay

Flacco’s Play into PayDay

A while back ago I wrote a post titled, Kudos, Joe Linta. It pointed out how beneficial it is to get your client signed and into training camp on time, especially for a quarterback fighting for a starting... 

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Wed, Dec 3 2008
2009 Defensive Studs (Draft Eligible)

2009 Defensive Studs (Draft Eligible)

DE 1. Brian Orakpo (Sr./ Texas) -He’s a physical freak, has the strength to overpower lineman and the speed to go around them. May be the best defensive player in the country. He also fits the mold of... 

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Thu, Nov 20 2008
STAY OUT OF IT!!!

STAY OUT OF IT!!!

There has been some talk recently that the MLBPA is suggesting or pressuring C.C. Sabathia to accept the Yankees offer of 6 years and $140 million. For the MLBPA to even get involved in this issue sets... 

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Wed, Nov 12 2008
2009 Top Offensive Prospects (Draft Eligible)

2009 Top Offensive Prospects (Draft Eligible)

QB Mattew Stafford (Georgia/Jr.) -While the Bulldogs may not have lived up to the expectations, Stafford is the best pro-style quarterback in the country. Tim Tebow (Florida/Jr.) -Tebow is a stud,... 

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Thu, Nov 6 2008
Enough Is Enough Al!!!

Enough Is Enough Al!!!

The Oakland Raiders made an Oakland Raiders type move. They released pro bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall. This off-season the Raiders traded a 2nd and 5th round draft pick, then inked Hall to a 7 year $72... 

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Wed, Sep 10 2008
Boras, A Good Guy???

Boras, A Good Guy???

Last October, agent Scott Boras and slugger Alex Rodriguez made news when Boras announced that Rodriguez would be opting out of his contract.  Boras was ridiculed for the timing of the announcement and... 

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Wed, Sep 3 2008
Ricky Williams: What Could Have Been

Ricky Williams: What Could Have Been

Ricky Williams has had anything but a smooth career, but certainly an impressive one.  While his first 3 seasons with the Saints were nothing to write home about, he soon came into his own.  In his... 

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Thu, Aug 14 2008
Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

While phenom Michael Phelps still has 3 finals races to go, it is pretty clear that he has already put himself in a new stratosphere in regards to future endorsement dollars. As of now, Phelps has deals... 

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Tue, Aug 5 2008
Going Down a Winding River

Going Down a Winding River

With training camps now under way, there remains only two 1st round picks yet to sign deals: Jacksonville’s Derrick Harvey who went eighth, and Cincinnati’s Keith Rivers who went ninth. The Jaguars’... 

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Tue, Jul 22 2008
Kudos, Joe Linta

Kudos, Joe Linta

Last week, we saw Joe Linta negotiate a 5 year deal for his client and Ravens first round draft pick, Joe Flacco. This signing will also allow Flacco to compete for a wide open starting quarterback job. Getting... 

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Tue, Jul 8 2008
So Who’s Scouting the Scouts???

So Who’s Scouting the Scouts???

After reading Darren’s post and reading some other commentary around the web, I found it very surprising that no one felt that the teams or scouts were at fault in the Darrell Arthur situation. ... 

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Tue, Jul 1 2008
One and Done

One and Done

Last Thursday night we saw 10 college freshmen get drafted in the 2008 NBA Draft. Those 10 freshmen dazzled college basketball from opening night, to the NCAA Championship game. But after seeing those... 

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Thu, Jun 12 2008
What’s The Deal?

What’s The Deal?

As teams approach the conclusion of mini camp and the beginning of training camp, we will start to see more and more players threatening to sit out due to their contracts. Plaxico Burress, Lito Sheppard,... 

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Mon, Jun 2 2008
Travishamockery

Travishamockery

The CBS network debut of Elite XC, featuring the ever so popular Kimbo Slice, earned huge numbers and an outstanding rating. But this whole promotion of Kimbo Slice being a MMA superstar is going to turn... 

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Thu, May 22 2008
Once Again, Kudos Mr. Condon

Once Again, Kudos Mr. Condon

The Once Again title refers to an article I wrote last summer. There are now two top draft picks signed from the 2008 NFL draft, both of which are clients of Tom Condon. A week before the draft, the number... 

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