Because Of Sports

In football, the most important position on and off the field is quarterback. The quarterback sets the tone for the team, and is the guy everyone on the team looks to as the example. Private quarterback development is a field that has taken off the last few years and one of the best in the … Continue reading Ep. 7: Sam Mora, Jr., Quarterback Developer/Coach →

For me, the pinnacle of athletic achievement is representing your country in the Olympics. Olympians are put through a qualifying process that has often left me speechless. Two Summers ago I met gymnast Samantha Peszek while working at a sports marketing company a couple years ago as she was preparing for her final season with … Continue reading Ep. 6: Samantha Peszek, 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Gymnast →

Have you ever uttered the phrase “I would love to work in sports”? For many people, working in sports would be a dream come true. Most people (myself included) envisioned the pursuit of working in sports the same as pursuing any other job: research it, apply for it, interview for it, and work in it. What … Continue reading Ep. 5: Ginny Sanderlin, Marketing Services Coordinator, PGA TOUR →

Today begins the three day event known as the NFL Draft. Hundreds of young kids will get the opportunity to realize their dream of making an NFL roster. I wanted to talk to someone who helps make those dreams a reality from a business standpoint. Evan Brennan is an NFLPA Certified Agent who has been … Continue reading Ep. 4: Evan Brennan, NFLPA Certified Agent →

ESPN NFL reporter, Jim Trotter, joined me on the podcast to discuss recent player’s early retirement (2:00), players lives beyond football(4:00), The Los Angeles Rams/ San Diego Chargers relocation (11:00), sports journalism’s changing nature (13:30), and his book, Junior Seau: The Life and Death of a Football Icon (25:00). http://traffic.libsyn.com/becauseofsports/JimTrotterPodcast.mp3  

Rodney K. Smith, Director of Sports Law for Arizona State University, joined me to discuss a range of topics including NCAA policy changes (5:00), agent counsel for high school recruits (10:00), athletes and social change (20:00), and more. http://traffic.libsyn.com/becauseofsports/RodneySmithEpisode.mp3  

  Adam Cubbage kicks off his brand new Podcast, Because of Sports, by welcoming University of Georgia Football writer (and his sister)Kimberley Nash to discuss if Georgia’s new football coach was wrong to implement transfer restrictions (2:00), NCAA transfer rules (5:00), dealing with sexism as a woman sportswriter (16:30), and dishes advice to those looking … Continue reading Ep. 1: Kimberley Nash, University of Georgia Football Writer, The Lady Sportswriter →