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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (7/7/2017)

Lots of 7’s in today’s date. It’s a big month for me. I’m closing (hopefully) on a house on July 31, which is not so easy when you’re also trying to run a law firm. Then, I have a tenant moving into my current place at the beginning of August. So, end of July/early August […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (6/16/2017)

Last weekend I had a marvelous time in the Hudson Valley followed by some good comedy and eats in New York City. But as always, it’s damn good to be back home. Speaking of which, my current house is for sale. I’ll give a special rate to a Sports Agent Blog reader. In August, I’ll be […]

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Football Agents Sued By Recruiter For Not Paying Him Off

There is a belief that many football agents use other individuals (oftentimes referred to as “runners”) to assist them in the recruitment of potential NFL player clientele. In fact, the NFL Players Association has recognized same as being an issue and in 2012 amended its regulations to prohibit certified Contract Advisors from using, associating with, […]

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On To The Next One: Brandon Thompson

Former Clemson defensive tackle Brandon Thompson is on to the next one after firing Hadley Engelhard of Enter-Sports Management.  The #93 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals has signed with Michael Perrett, who is Vice President of Football at SportsTrust Advisors.  The signing has been confirmed by Kevin McGuire, Vice President – Marketing at SportsTrust. The addition […]

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2011 NFL Draft Rounds 1-7 Picks (Player/Agent)

Round 1 1. Carolina – QB Cam Newton ~ Auburn – Agent: Bus Cook, Tony Paige, Chitta Mallik (B.C. Sports/Perennial Sports) 2. Denver – LB Von Miller ~ Texas A&M – Agent: Athletes First 3. Buffalo – DT Marcell Dareus ~ Alabama – Agent: Todd France 4. Cincinnati – WR A.J. Green ~ UGA – Agent: Creative Artists Agency 5.  Arizona – CB Patrick Peterson ~ LSU – Agent: Patrick Lawlor (Galaxy Sports) 6. Atlanta – WR Julio Jones […]

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2011 NFL Draft Rounds 1-3 Picks (Player/Agent)

Round 1 1. Carolina – QB Cam Newton ~ Auburn – Agent: Bus Cook, Tony Paige, Chitta Mallik (B.C. Sports/Perennial Sports) 2. Denver – LB Von Miller ~ Texas A&M – Agent: Athletes First 3. Buffalo – DT Marcell Dareus ~ Alabama – Agent: Todd France 4. Cincinnati – WR A.J. Green ~ UGA – Agent: Creative Artists Agency 5.  Arizona – CB Patrick Peterson ~ LSU – Agent: Patrick Lawlor (Galaxy Sports) 6. Atlanta – WR Julio Jones […]

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On To The Next One: Javier Arenas

Yesterday, it was reported that there may be a third player from a third school who was a part of a trip to South Beach that could be linked to a sports agent and/or financial planners.  The player is Marcel Dareus of the University of Alabama, who is rated as a top prospect in the […]