After the University of Alabama looked miserable against the Utah Utes in the 2009 Sugar Bowl, I thought that Alabama’s poor performance might actually have a beneficial effect on Andre Smith‘s draft stock. Alabama’s offense could not move, which Smith’s advisors might have tried to blame on Smith’s absence from the game. But those thoughts […]
Category: College Football Players
Wednesday was College Football National Signing Day. On Tuesday, we took an in-depth look at the National Letter of Intent (NLI). Now, let’s examine some other developments in recruiting college athletes and why we should all be concerned with the direction that recruiting is heading. I have received quite a few tips about this New […]
With the Super Bowl out of the way it’s now time to focus on the next biggest event: The NFL Draft. 1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia) -Stafford is the only player that makes sense here for the Lions. As crazy as it sounds the Lions do have some weapons on offense. Now they […]
I am definitely biased, but I truly believe that the small percentage that one pays an agent is oftentimes more than worth it. There are so many benefits of having representation over going at it on your own. Myself and others at SportsAgentBlog.com have also been critical of people acting in a sports agent capacity […]
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing lists twenty-six athlete agents that have registered with the state since it started implementing registration requirements. Eighteen of those twenty-six agents have had their Utah licenses expire, leaving only eight agents with the legal right to confront Utah student athletes about representation. David Canter, an agent in […]
Could Andre Smith‘s suspension from the Sugar Bowl actually strengthen his draft stock? Improper dealings with an agent really does not speak much of an athlete’s character. It definitely reflects poorly on the agent who should know better than to confront a potential client before the college season is over, but it is not like […]
You are one of the best college football players at your position and practically guaranteed to be one of the top five overall picks in the upcoming NFL Draft (in fact, many have you slotted to be the first selection in the whole shebang). The last thing you want to do is take any action […]
Shawn Zobel is a young man who saw an opportunity and took advantage of it. There are 117 days left until the 2009 NFL Draft, and Zobel is already hard at work compiling information on all of the college seniors and eligible juniors that will be declaring early. He also has a nice interview up […]
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.
Guest contribution from Neil Stratton of InsideTheLeague.com and Executive DIrector of the ’08 Hula Bowl. One question I get repeatedly, from newly certified agent to seasoned veteran, is: How do I get my kid into a college football all-star game? The question comes up so frequently that when I was invited by Darren to address […]