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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/4/2013)

Post author By Darren Heitner
Post date October 4, 2013

Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley (2) during the spring practice for the Orange and Blue Deput at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley (2) during the spring practice for the Orange and Blue Deput at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports — Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley will be a prize for the agent who is able to secure him as a client. Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

I survived Costa Rica, which I count as a major win. It was an absolute blast, but it is always nice to come home to a city that you love (Miami). Tough first loss for the Miami Dolphins this past Monday, and it will be interesting to see how they rebound against the Ravens. Basketball season is near; the Miami Heat host their first scrimmage open to the public this Sunday. You have to love this time of the year. This week on FORBES: (1) Is Alabama Vs. LSU Now A Bigger Rivalry Than Michigan Vs. Ohio State?; (2) Former NFL Kicker Matt Stover Finds Business Opportunity With Motion Analysis App; (3) The Presidents Cup’s Most Appealing Golfer Is Phil Mickelson; (4) Jay Z Credits Drug Dealer Past For Preparing Him As A Sports Agent; (5) Exclusive Licensee Of LeBron James And Kobe Bryant Tattoo Artwork Preps To Profit Off Of Images; and (6) 2014 Super Bowl In New York / New Jersey Shouldn’t Give Brands Cold Feet. And as always, the weekly wrap-up:

Basketball

21-year-old working for basketball agent Merle Scott [University student doubles as pro sports agent].

Soccer

But suggests that 2022 World Cup should be moved away from Qatar [No Seat at Table for Soccer Players’ Union].

Football

Have to think agents are salivating [Florida’s Dominique Easley tears ACL, will enter 2014 NFL draft].

Sports Law

For encouraging Greg Little to sign with Terry Watson [Former UNC tutor charged with violating sports agent laws].
U.S. sanctions remain unchanged [Last Week the Cuban Government Allowed Its Citizens to Sign With Foreign Sports Teams But Under U.S. Sanctions Cuban Athletes Must Be Unblocked Before Any U.S. Transactions].
Jeff Kessler wants Johnny Manziel to give him a ring [NFL Free-Agent Lawyer to Unlock $16 Billion in NCAA Athletes].

Sports Business

Silver Lake is with WME and TPG is with CAA [Talent Agency IMG Said to Draw Silver Lake, TPG Offers].
Many congrats to those named [The 10 NEXT Class of 2013].

Tags CAA, Dominique Easley, Greg Little, Jeff Kessler, Johnny Manziel, Merle Scott, Terry Watson, WME

By Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner created Sports Agent Blog as a New Year's Resolution on December 31, 2005. Originally titled, "I Want To Be A Sports Agent," the website was founded with the intention of causing Heitner to learn more about the profession that he wanted to join, meet reputable individuals in the space and force himself to stay on top of the latest news and trends.

Heitner now runs Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., which is a law firm with many practice areas, including sports law and contract law. Heitner has represented numerous athletes and sports agents as legal counsel. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2011-2014, where he created and taught a course titled, Sport Agency Management, which included subjects ranging from NCAA regulations to athlete agent certification and the rules governing the profession. Heitner serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he teaches a Sports Law class that includes case law surrounding athlete agents and the NCAA rules.