Dec
30

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (12/30/2011)

SestitoBroswSteinberg

I am back from Barcelona and Israel!  It was a fantastic trip full of sightseeing, eating unbelievable food, and relaxing with my girlfriend and her family overseas.  However, I must admit that it is nice to be back around my friends and family.  You know you are doing what you love when you do not…
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Dec
09

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (12/9/11)

J.R. Smith

Last weekend in Memphis, Tennessee was a great success.  We put together a tremendous Professional Sports Counseling Panel at the University of Memphis and received fantastic feedback from athletes, parents, agents, and administrators with regards to Memphis’ first Agent Day.  I have to really thank my partner Jason Belzer; he is the reason that Collegiate…
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Dec
06

Drew Rosenhaus Already Represents Four Hurricanes In 2012 NFL Draft

Streeter

Last week, I wrote that Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports Representation signed University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris and linebacker Sean Spence.  Neither signing was shocking, as Rosenhaus dominates UM recruiting, and both players just finished their Senior seasons.  However, since then, Rosenhaus has picked up another couple of Hurricanes – both Juniors. Susan Miller Degnan and Manny Navarro of The Miami…
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Dec
06

Thomas Mayo Signs With Priority Sports For Representation

Vulcans

Thomas Mayo (@ThomasMayo1) calls himself Mr. NODAYSOFF.  The Senior wide receiver from California University of Pennsylvania better be taking no days off between now and the 2012 NFL Draft.  While many believe he is a talented receiver, he is not aided by the fact that he went to a Division II school (which he actually transferred…
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Nov
17

Interview With The Agent: Eugene T. Lee

etl associates

The film “The Dotted Line” was aired on ESPN roughly a month ago.  The documentary about the world of sports agents focused on a few figures within the industry.  One of those individuals was Eugene T. Lee of ETL Associates, Inc.  Admittedly, I had never heard of Eugene Lee prior to the airing of the film.…
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Oct
28

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/28/11)

Robinson Cano

Halloween is on Monday, but most people I know are celebrating this Saturday.  Any good costume ideas?  About to jump into speaking season, as I will be traveling to New York Law School next Friday and then hopping on a flight that night so that I can lend my words to the attendees of Arizona…
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Oct
21

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/21/11)

David Garrard

I am honored to be named to SportsPro Media’s inaugural 10 NEXT class, which recognizes “ten stars of the sports business industry under the age of 30 that have achieved a level of success that is truly rare at such a young age.”  How about those St. Louis Cardinals?  I am having a good time watching…
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Oct
20

Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game Taking A Year Off

state-flag-texas

Yesterday, I woke up to a few tweets explaining that the Texas vs. Nation Game (which was called The NFLPA Game in 2011) has been cancelled until 2013.  The one-year hiatus is claimed to be the result of stadium construction.  Besides Pro Days and the NFL Scouting Combine, college football all-star games are excellent venues for graduating…
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Oct
14

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/14/2011)

Brandon Knight

Week #2 at Wolfe Law Miami, P.A. was fantastic.  I have been busy working on a healthy mix of transactional and litigation work in the entertainment, music, sports, and even internet (drafting a website purchase agreement) world.  Dynasty is also in the process of signing its first soccer player.  Today, I am finally moving my…
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Sep
30

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (9/30/11)

NFL: DEC 07 Bengals at Colts

I am on my way up to Gainesville, Florida to return to my alma mater (undergrad and law school) and watch the Gators take on the Alabama Crimson Tide.  I can’t wait to see a lot of friends and watch some good football under the lights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (8 p.m. kickoff).  I…
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