In January 2012, the Division I Legislative Council of the NCAA “approved a rule that broadens the definition of [sports] agents to include third-party influences, including family members, who market student-athletes’ athletics ability or reputation for personal financial gain.” Without a doubt, the NCAA is showing that it is taking the matter of sports agent regulation seriously. […]
Yesterday, I reported on Jeff Sperbeck’s 2012 NFL Draft Class at The NOVO Agency. Sperbeck has signed RB LaMichael James from Oregon and WR Nick Toon from Wisconsin. Toon is being co-represented by Ralph Cindrich. Cindrich is a member of the Texas and Pennsylvania bar. He was a 1972 5th round NFL draft choice and played professional football with the Houston […]
When Brian Overstreet of E Overstreet Sports Management signed Dre Kirkpatrick, he must have been counting his blessings. Kirkpatrick has been recognized as one of (if not the) best cornerbacks in the country. Kirkpatrick, who declared for the 2012 NFL Draft after his Junior season at Alabama, is constantly mentioned in the same breath as […]
While The NOVO Agency is a fairly new football agency, its creator, Jeff Sperbeck, is no novice when it comes to representing professional football players. Sperbeck was Director of Octagon’s football division prior to starting his own company in 2010. Before teaming up with Octagon, Sperbeck was partners with Mike Sullivan, who also joined Octagon and stayed […]
What: 5th Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Where: Nova Southeastern University (Shepard Broad Law Center, 3305 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314) AGENDA 9:30-10:00 Check-In and Breakfast 10:00-10:20 Opening Remarks 10:20-11:20 (Panel #1) What’s Trending in Fashion Law Panelists: Emily Graham, Owner at The Law Offices of Emily Patricia Graham Kim […]
Super Bowl XLII saw the Patriots leading the Giants17-14 with Eli Manning facing a 4th and 26. The Patriots pass rush almost had him wrapped up before Manning threw a desperation prayer miraculously caught for the first down, eventually leading to a last-minute touchdown. A dejected Tom Brady walked off the field in an unfamiliar […]
It was not easy for me to write and publish “My Jerry Maguire-esque Moment?“, but it felt damn good and I am so very appreciative of the comments on the post, the emails I have received, and the tweets sent in my direction in response. All of your support means a lot to me. […]
What: 7th Annual Widener University School of Law Sports and Entertainment Law CLE Symposium When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) Where: Widener University School of Law Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom (4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803) Offering FIVE (5) CLE credits in DE & PA (including one ethics credit) AGENDA 9:00–9:50 am Registration and Continental Breakfast (included with registration) 9:50–9:55 am Introductions 9:55–10:00 am Welcome: Sports and Entertainment Association Panel One – Sports Panel 10:00–11:15 am “Sports Law in Hindsight: A Dissection of the […]
Around this time last year, it looked like Joe Flanagan and his DePere, Wisconsin based company, BTI Sports Advisors was going to be representing a #1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The player who was supposed to be taken high was Da’Quan Bowers, a defensive end from Clemson. By the time that the NFL Draft took place, Bowers’ draft […]
Last night, I asked the following question to my followers on Twitter: Would you apply for an internship w/a sports agency if you had to pay a $25 “application fee”? I thank all of you who contributed to the large number of replies. There was a mix of yes and no answers. A few said […]