When you hear the term “football agent”, you most likely conjure up images of Drew Rosenhaus, Tom Condon, or Leigh Steinberg. Why not Gary Wichard? Wichard is the man behind Pro Tect Management, a company that may not be heard about much in the media, but already has a very impressive client list. I’m also […]
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I am back in Gainesville, FL to begin my last semester of law school, which officially begins next Monday. Someone needs to place a giant heater above this city. It’s not supposed to get in the 20’s during the day! The 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium is quickly approaching. If you have not booked your […]
Former Cleveland Browns’ General Manager George Kokinis has filed for arbitration against the team for his November 2 firing. His claim includes accusations of breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation. Kokinis is seeking more than $4 million in damages and compensation. His claim centers on his belief that the Browns persuaded him into joining the […]
It feels so good to be back in South Florida. I will be down here for the next couple of weeks, with a short stint in Fort Myers for the 2009 National Underclass Showcase – Main Event. It will a great opportunity to meet with many of the best high school baseball players and their […]
Yesterday, SportsBusiness Journal released its annual 50 most influential people in sports business list. Baseball tied Football with locking up the most slots (8 for each), Jacques Rogge (President of the International Olympic Committee) was ranked #1, and six agent types/groups were listed. #26 – George Pyne (President of IMG Sports & Entertainment) #32 – […]
Last week, when rumors were quickly spreading about various coaches who might seek out the vacant Kansas football head-coaching position, some writers started to take critical looks at their hometown coaches. They were upset just thinking that their head coach might leave town to try to fill the large void left by Mark Mangino. No […]
No more Gators Football Championship talk out of me. Alabama played one heck of a game, and it was readily apparent that the multiple injuries + Dunlap’s stupid arrest held us back from putting up a serious fight. I hate to see Nick Saban win after the way he treated the loyal Miami Dolphins fans […]
Jason Kyle has little to complain about. The 6’3, 242 lb, 37-year-old long-snapper is in his 15th season in the NFL and is currently playing for his 6th team since entering the league. That team, the New Orleans Saints, is 12-0, and Jason has played in all 12 games. He works hard on and off […]
This is a guest post from Albert Elias – President of Elias Sports Management, LLC. Follow Albert and 50+ other sports agents who are active on Twitter on the Master Twitter List of Sports Agents. Each of my NFL clients at Elias Sports Management has only one body. And if they go out there on […]
This Thanksgiving, Tank Black has a lot to be thankful for. The one-time University of South Carolina football assistant coach and founder of a mega sports agency, Professional Management Incorporated (PMI), was released from prison a little over a year ago. Today, he is still a free man and living, which he should be very […]