Tag Archives: NCAA

Mon, Nov 16 2009
Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

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If you asked me what I enjoy most about being a hockey agent, I’m not sure I’d be able to narrow it down to just one thing. If you asked me for a list of reasons why I love what I do, at some point... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

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On August 25, I took a peek at a new NCAA proposal, first introduced to me by Anastasios “Tassos” Kaburakis, Ph.D., Attorney at Law and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director... 

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Mon, Oct 12 2009
The End Of The Andy Oliver Affair

The End Of The Andy Oliver Affair

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On June 4, 2008, I wrote a piece titled, Let Andy Play.  That article and its 51 comments changed this site forever.  Andy Oliver, an outstanding pitcher at Oklahoma State University had been suspended... 

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Tue, Sep 29 2009
Twitter Troubles Texas Tech

Twitter Troubles Texas Tech

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Texas Tech has come out of the NCAA gates softer than expected this season, as they have a record of 2-2 at this point. Last season the team compiled 11 wins and produced star wide out Michael Crabtree,... 

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Wed, Sep 23 2009
The Nature of Amateurism

The Nature of Amateurism

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The recent string of lawsuits arising over NCAA player licensing has raised significant questions about the nature of what it means to be a college athlete, and furthermore, what it means to be an amateur... 

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Mon, Sep 21 2009
Agents And Coaches: Friends and Foes

Agents And Coaches: Friends and Foes

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The agent-related article of last week that generated a lot of buzz in the sports agent community was a very long piece written by ESPN.com’s Andy Katz.  While I was not able to put aside the time... 

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Tue, Aug 25 2009
Become A Professional And Retain Student-Athlete Eligibility

Become A Professional And Retain Student-Athlete Eligibility

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A few days ago, I received an email from Anastasios “Tassos” Kaburakis, Ph.D., Attorney at Law and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director of Sport Management Graduate... 

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Thu, Aug 20 2009
Hamilton Gets a New Deal

Hamilton Gets a New Deal

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This is my first coaching contract negotiation piece, ever. Upon researching my topic, I realized that the numbers in coaching contracts get very confusing. So, while listing the different incentives in... 

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Mon, Aug 3 2009
Name, Address, And Number, Please

Name, Address, And Number, Please

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Marc Isenberg, author of Money Players (a fantastic read), wrote a piece last week that discussed summer basketball tournament organizers’ power over NCAA basketball coaches.  The organizers not... 

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Fri, Jul 24 2009
2 on 2: Sam Keller and Ed O’Bannon vs. NCAA and CLC (with EA on the bench)

2 on 2: Sam Keller and Ed O’Bannon vs. NCAA and CLC (with EA on the bench)

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The time has come.  I have read article after article and received tweet after tweet about a couple of high profile lawsuits against the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company (one also includes Electronic... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

The Endless Debate: Major Juniors or NCAA?

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Big decisions loom for 16 year old elite hockey players. I’m not talking about the typical issues for teenagers like “what should I wear to the homecoming dance,” “how am I going to pass my driving... 

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Thu, Jun 25 2009
Getting Creative With Compliance

Getting Creative With Compliance

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NCAA schools have beefed up their compliance departments since the passage of SPARTA and the incorporation of the UAAA in many states.  Athletic departments have a lot to lose if there is a violation... 

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Wed, May 27 2009
NCAA Clarifies Social Networking Rules For Agents

NCAA Clarifies Social Networking Rules For Agents

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The NCAA took notice of a recent popular post on this blog: Coaches Can Talk To Athletes On Twitter/FB. What About Agents? Not only was the post published, but I tried reaching out to the NCAA on Twitter... 

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Fri, May 15 2009
Coaches Can Talk To Athletes On Twitter/FB. What About Agents?

Coaches Can Talk To Athletes On Twitter/FB. What About Agents?

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The NCAA has formally approved the use of Twitter for recruiting purposes.  This is definitely big news for college coaches, who will use Twitter to sent direct messages to high school recruits.  But... 

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Wed, May 13 2009
NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1 Is Void

NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1 Is Void

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The most important part of the Opinion and Judgment Entry released by Judge Tygh M. Tone in the Common Pleas Court of Erie County, Ohio for the case of Andrew A. Oliver vs. National Collegiate Athletic... 

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Fri, Feb 13 2009
Round 1 Goes To Andy Oliver

Round 1 Goes To Andy Oliver

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An Opinion and Judgment Entry has been released by Judge Tygh M. Tone in the Common Pleas Court of Erie County, Ohio.  The case: Andrew A. Oliver vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al. ... 

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Thu, Feb 12 2009
Experience Paying Dividends: Moser on the Brink of Greatness

Experience Paying Dividends: Moser on the Brink of Greatness

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If you have had trouble keeping up with Clay Moser over the years, it is understandable. Twenty plus years of experience in the basketball industry can make for a difficult task. Moser’s wealth... 

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Mon, Dec 22 2008
NBA = National Basketball…Australia?

NBA = National Basketball…Australia?

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Although the NBA Draft is still a fair way off, there are already players who are being highlighted as potential draftees. Thousands of players go through the rigors of balancing school and sport to try... 

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Mon, Dec 15 2008
They Still Won’t Let Andy Play

They Still Won’t Let Andy Play

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It all started with a simple post with the title, Let Andy Play.  I was lucky enough to be privy to some inside information before many large publications heard any word concerning the indefinite suspension... 

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Mon, Dec 8 2008
Selecting Your NFLPA Agent

Selecting Your NFLPA Agent

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This past Saturday, the slate of college football games included a few conference championship games and a couple of final regular season games.  The season is wrapped up for college football programs,... 

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