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Deadline Day for Wilson and Seattle

Russell Wilson has made it abundantly clear that he expects a new long term contract done by the end of today, April 15th. It is not typical to see an athlete hold such leverage in setting a deadline for action; this is no typical athlete. Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks’ all-time leader in wins and […]

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Mark Rodgers: A MLBPA Agent Negotiating QB Russell Wilson’s Contract

Russell Wilson has made quite the name for himself on and off of the football field in his NFL career thus far. After being drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, he won the starting QB job for the Seattle Seahawks before the season started. Prior to signing his […]

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Russell Wilson Credits Faith And Mental Toughness For His Success

In a time when star quarterbacks enter the NFL complete with accolades, hype videos, and trademark eligible nicknames, Russell Wilson is a change of pace. Wilson’s day-to-day life seems to be quieter and less publicized than one might think for a 26 year old, Super Bowl winning, franchise quarterback. This is due in large part to the […]

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Character, Confidence, and Versatility—A Chat With Matt Rodgers Of Frontline Athlete Management

The following article is a guest contribution from Robert DiMarco. Robert is a former Division I (FCS) fullback for Jacksonville University Dolphins football.  He majored in political science and minored English and writing, and is an aspiring law school student and sport attorney.  Robert currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Indian River State College […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (1/11/2013)

The first full week of 2013 has come to a close; hopefully some of you have maintained your New Year’s Resolutions.  I had a great time covering the BCS National Championship Game for Forbes.com, even if it was not exactly the most exciting match-up in the history of the BCS.  Speaking of Forbes, here are […]