The NFLPA does not want to hear any complaints about its pension policy from retired players. Freedom of expression. It sounds good on paper, especially when that paper is the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately for retired NFL players, that privilege is being taken away. Apparently, many retired players have been keeping blogs (news to me) that […]
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The Easiest Bootcamp In Town
The NFLPA, always looking out for the best interests of its players, has introduced another program to aid its members off the field. Cris Collinsworth and Lynn Swann, get ready for some competition. The NFLPA, which is probably the most progressive and proactive players association in all American professional sports, has created another program to […]
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When Agents go bad
Story from the UK this week, with former agent Nicholas Fowler sentenced to jail for defrauding his clients [Stars Fraud Agent Jailed]. It wasn’t a higher cut on a contract, but rather Nicholas losing player’s pension funds. Nicholas told his clients that he was investing in bonds, but was actually investing in high risk shares. […]
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The Aftermath
I guess I was a little naive, or maybe it’s just that my national sports leagues don’t have it, but after reading this article it makes sense [Pensions in Pro Sports]. Most jobs have a retirement savings plan, whether it be Superannuation, 401k etc. so why shouldn’t professional sports? An athletes career can be short […]
But that does not mean that players should not take every opportunity that they have to learn more about the business that they are in, the payroll intricacies (are you being paid through CloudPay for example?) and life after their football careers are over. The NFL has teamed up with Harvard Business School, Northwestern’s Kellogg […]
Along with all of the money, fame, and glory of representing those who go out and give it their all for 60 minutes every Sunday comes a lifetime of pain and agony for some of those who were once professional NFL players. USAToday has a great piece on former Chicago Bear standout, Doug Plank, who […]
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A Good Type Of OverTime..
I like writing about successful University of Miami alumni [Some Miami Hurricanes Actually Do Good..]. In this case, I would like to highlight Ryan McNeil, someone who should get more credit off the field than he ever received playing football (although he was an All-American). Ryan McNeil is genuinely concerned about athletes and their ability […]
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Back so soon?
An interesting case has emerged in the Australian Football League (AFL) which may have repercussions worldwide. Mal Michael retired from the Brisbane Lions at the end of this season, with one year remaining on his contract. Thus, his one year was voided as he ended his career. Just yesterday, he announced that he has signed […]
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It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
Every athlete does it and every Sports Agent has to plan for it and deal with it. It is called retirement, and it is the end of an athlete’s career on the field/court and the beginning of an athlete’s effort to remain financially stable while not participating in his/her specialty any longer. I came across […]