Nov
11

The Land of Second Chances

blount

With the recent reinstatement of Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount, the era of second chances continues in the world of sports. America is and always has been a land of second chances. Throughout America’s history, immigrants have fled from persecution, whether it be religious, racial, or economic, to start anew in the United States. Whatever they…
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Mar
19

Florida Law Review’s Annual Dunwoody Distinguished Lecture in Law

While the subject may not exactly be sports related, I am doing a friend of mine a favor any posting this up.  If you are in Gainesville, FL, you should come check it out: Yale law professor Akhil Amar will speak on “Bush, Gore, Florida and the Constitution” on Tuesday, March 24 at the University…
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Dec
04

Hope Will Rise…

Mumbai, India

As India prepares to pick up the pieces from the horrific attacks in Mumbai last week, the world sends their collective thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims and a hope that an end to such senseless acts of violence will one day run its course.  10 men, each carrying 7 bullet magazines…
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Nov
26

Giving Thanks For Opportunity

Thanksgiving Turkey

Ah, Thanksgiving.  The one true American holiday where everyone, regardless of race, religion or creed, come together to celebrate and give thanks for the simple fact of being American.  It is a holiday chock full of tradition, turkey and football as well as the holiday that allows us to eat leftovers that have gone more…
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Nov
18

Sports Agent With Political Ambitions

gavel

New SportsAgentBlog.com columnist, Zach Miller, loves to talk about the tie-in of politics with sports.  While there are many connections between the two subjects, one rarely hears about a sports agent getting into the world of lobbying and promises (I am talking about politics here!).  When I am asked about my future aspirations, I often…
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Nov
18

Hockey Mom-ents of Weakness

Sarah Palin Jersey

With the election 3 weeks behind us, a new administration building their cabinet and Senator McCain’s forthcoming meeting with President-elect Obama to discuss a way to ensure that the United States has an efficient and effective government to represent it, one thing remains on the minds of every American from Bangor to Wasilla:  When will…
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Nov
11

Nostalgic Economics

Obama Heisman Pose

As I sit on the front porch of my house listening to the cheers of the high school football stadium that rests less then a hundred yards from my home, I cannot help but to feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for those blissful, care-free days.  Sitting in the stands with my friends, laughing…
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Nov
04

GO VOTE!

American Eagle

My man Chris Linn, VP of Marketing at InsideVenture and currently working on a cool new social networking utility focusing on the college lifestyle passed along the above video about a month ago. He worked on its creation along with some others. I thought that the message was very powerful, but held off on posting…
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Nov
03

Philly-ing Out Your Ballot

Philadelphia Phillies

On July 4th, 1776, the city of Philadelphia was ground zero for the experiment that was to be known as American Democracy; a beautiful idea that would give the people of this new society a voice to be heard, a haven to practice religion freely, and the unprecedented opportunity to elecPt their new leader on the…
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Oct
28

Wayne Huizenga’s Political Statement

One week away from elections.  I have already submitted my ballot (via absentee ballot).  Whether you vote for McCain/Palin, Obama/Biden, or another ticket, just make sure that you go out and vote next Tuesday.  Let your voice be heard.  Many athletes and a few agents have announced their intentions well before voting day.  The sports…
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