Rich Eisen recently churned out a senseless response to Urban Meyer’s comments on college football scheduling. Urban says: Urban Meyer critical of Michigan and Georgia scheduling, fears it will become the norm👀 “Look at the team up in Ann Arbor. You shouldn’t be allowed to play that schedule. Georgia is playing a schedule that, at … Read more
Imagine Steve Kerr calls a timeout. The Golden State Warriors are playing well, but something is missing. Steph Curry won’t shoot the three-ball. He is open, but he is not taking the shot. Kerr asks him the most basic question possible: “Steph, why aren’t you shooting three-pointers?!” Steph answers, “I dunno.” Imagine being a great … Read more
Saviors & Sports… a mashup of sorts! A special edition of The Sports Backdrop brings you the ridiculous yet super-insightful sports segments from the latest Saviors of the Metaverse podcast. This is all for your amusement and enlightenment. Get ready to laugh, facepalm, and maybe even learn a thing or two as the Saviors’ co-hosts … Read more
The Intrigue of the Buckeye Starting QB Drama is a Tale of Predictions, Surprises, and Fan Frenzy. Every morning, as the summer sun rises over Columbus, Ohio, fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes wake up with a burning question: Who will be the starting quarterback for one of the nation’s premier college football programs? In … Read more
Podcasts have become an influential medium in the sports world, bridging gaps between athletes, enthusiasts, and the media. It goes deeper than that though. Former athletes, for example, have so many stories to share. In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, we discuss why podcasts resonate so powerfully today, and specifically why this former athlete … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of college football, with its super conferences and massive realignments, there’s a silent narrative that’s being overlooked. It’s the story of the underdogs, the smaller schools that might just get lost in the shuffle. Consider the likes of Toledo, Eastern Michigan, and other “directional” schools. They’re on the brink of being … Read more
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the realms of sports and media have intertwined more closely than ever before. Amid this captivating fusion lies the dynamic concept of SportsE Media, a term representing the powerful synergy between sports and content creation. In this article, we will explore the multifaceted meaning of SportsE Media, explore the significance … Read more
In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, we’re joined by a sports scientist who is bridging the gap between data and action in the wearable tech and mHealth space, Dr. Erik Korem. With over 15 years of experience as a High Performance director in collegiate football and the NFL, and as the founder of AIM7, … Read more
At the intersection of sports and business sits Mississippi State University’s associate extension professor of economics and online marketing coach, Dr. James Barnes. Dr. James Barnes is a Storybrand Certified Marketing Guide, the Director of the Bricks-To-Clicks Marketing Program at Mississippi State University, a youth basketball coach, and an author. Drawing upon his unique expertise … Read more
In this episode of The Sports Backdrop podcast, we chat with Chris Heivly, a successful entrepreneur (co-founder of MapQuest), and an ardent lover of hockey. Chris resides in the Raleigh, North Carolina area — after spending 10 years in the bustling city of Chicago (and before that, the northeast). This hockey goes south episode is … Read more
