I am on my way up to Gainesville, Florida to return to my alma mater (undergrad and law school) and watch the Gators take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. I can’t wait to see a lot of friends and watch some good football under the lights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (8 p.m. kickoff). I […]
I first learned about Ken Staninger and Stinger Sports Group over 4 years ago, when I covered the NFL agent and his company in an Agent Spotlight piece on this website. The obvious thing that sticks out about Staninger is that he is based in Missoula, Montana, which is the 2nd largest city in Montana, but certainly […]
Shabbat Shalom everybody! I will be heading to the Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers game tonight to check out some preseason action. The story of the week (and possibly the year) was easily penned by Charles Robinson at Yahoo! Sports. His article, Renegade Miami football booster spells out illicit benefits to players, is still one […]
There are a lot more undrafted free agents (UDFAs) being signed by NFL teams this year compared to years past. The main reason for that is the fact that NFL teams are now able to bring 90 players into training camp. Whether the UDFAs who are signed actually make it onto their respective teams’ regular […]
NFL football is back! The Middle East could become an even more volatile region if the United Nations general assembly approves a resolution recognizing the state of Palestine with a capital of East Jerusalem. Michael Crowley of TIME believes that Palestinian statehood could become a big campaign issue. Former Israeli envoy Gabriela Shalev thinks that […]
Trades and signings have consumed many football fans’ lives since the end of the NFL lockout. The bulk of the signings have been between teams and undrafted free agents (UDFAs). We covered the player/agent relationships for those drafted in Rounds 1-7 of the 2011 NFL Draft (and have done our best to update it based […]
Before 31 NFL team owners approved (1 owner, Al David of the Oakland Raiders, abstained in the vote) what they called a comprehensive agreement, there were a lot of rumblings on Twitter regarding sources telling reporters that the new deal will include a reduction of the ceiling for NFL agent fees on negotiated rookie contracts. […]
With the #57 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Terrence Cody, a nose tackle from the University of Alabama. On draft day, he was represented by Alvin Keels of Corporate Athletic Management. Keels was President of Global Management Group prior to merging his firm with start-up Corporate Athletic Management, and he […]
Peyton Hillis has eclipsed 1,000 yards in a single season and found himself as the cover-boy for videogame Madden 12. He also has also switched his representation. Hillis was formerly represented by SportsTrust Advisors, but made a switch to Kelli Masters of KM Sports. Recently, we covered the story of Kelvin Sheppard leaving SportsTrust Advisors […]
At the end of May, the NFL cancelled its yearly rookie symposium, which is open to all players selected in that year’s NFL Draft. Historically, topics discussed at the symposium have included financial planning, indoctrination into the NFL, and how to be a professional on and off the field. But then the NFL Players Association […]