Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and I hope everyone enjoys their New Year’s Eve as we say goodbye to 2008 and welcome in 2009. 2008 was a huge year for me. Early on, I had to decide what kind of direction Dynasty was going to take. Originally a joint-venture, I bought out my partner in February. […]
Year: 2008
Gatorade Gets An Attitude
In the middle of November, I received an awkward email. I’m reaching out to you on behalf of one my clients, a well know brand in the sports industry. My client would like to send you a special package that only exclusive bloggers, like yourself, are getting. If you’re interested, please send me your mailing […]
The New York Yankees did it once again when they snatched up stud first baseman Mark Teixeira and presented him with a gorgeous 8-year contract for $180 million. This deal includes an approximate signing bonus of $5 million paid out over the first three years. A no opt-out clause and a no-trade provision was also […]
12/22/08 Marquette (Scott Monarch) (10-2) vs. N.C. State Dominic James’ 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining lifted Marquette (No. 25 ESPN/USA Today) past North Carolina State 68-65 on Monday night. Jerel McNeal scored 20 points and James added 18 for the Golden Eagles (10-2). NCCU (Henry Dickerson) (0-14) vs. Duquesne Duquesne defeated winless North Carolina Central […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a contract agreement for 3-years with catcher Ryan Doumit. The 27-year old will receive a $300,000 signing bonus with $2.05 million next season and $3.55 million in 2010 and $5.1 million in 2011. The contract also bears a $7.25 million club option for 2012 with a $500,000 buyout; if that […]
Guest contribution by Kelly Kilpatrick, who writes on the subject of sports management college. She invites your feedback at [email protected]. With the NFL Draft and the NFL post-season upon us, sports fans are all buzzing in speculation about who will be the next big thing for the 2009 season. Sports agents will be out in […]
The applicants that have been selected to fill positions in Dynasty‘s Spring 2009 Intern Class have been notified. Congratulations to Dynasty’s Spring 2009 Intern Class: Graham Chapman, Zakari Kurtz, Luca Esposito, Jonathan Woodard, and Gary Martoccio. We are experimenting with a new idea at Dynasty. For the first time, interns will be assigned specific divisions/areas […]
And make sure to keep an eye on Rulon Davis. I recently wrote a short piece for ESPN on the Cal senior. The guy has tons of NFL potential.
Vincesanity
Vince Young is suing “three friends” for using the “VY” and “INVINCEABLE” names that his three friends got trademarked after his National Championship Rose Bowl appearance for Texas. Rodney Vannerson, Enos Cabell and Tom Roberson were the individuals listed as “three friends” in the complaint filed in a Houston District Court on December 12th. Young […]
We are right in the heat of Hannukah and just a couple of days before my Christian brothers enjoy their special day. As a side note, I love Christmas. If you want to find a Jew on Christmas, hit up your local movie theater or call a Chinese restaurant and ask for the addresses of […]