A former Buckeye on taking your game to the next level in sports, life, and business. In this episode, we chat with James Cotton, founder of Buck-Icon and former Buckeye football player. We talk Ohio State football, life transitions, and accountability. All of this and more with Buckeye great, James Cotton.
Buck-Icon’s mission is to become a premier apparel and merchandise retailer. Buck-Icon provides resources for former members of the Ohio State football program and all individuals to enhance their careers–this will help them transition into professional life in Corporate America, athletics, society, and the community.
James Cotton was a defensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In 1998 he was a part of the Big 10 Championship team that went onto win the Sugar Bowl.
Cotton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. He also is a Canadian Football League Grey Cup Champion.
If you need help navigating the transitions in your life, let this conversation be a resource as James brings experience both on and off the field, and it is clear early on in this chat that James is here to help.
We are excited to feature James Cotton on the SportsEpreneur Podcast.
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Other important links:
- Ohio State Buckeye Football
- Chimdi Chekwa | Ohio State Buckeye For Real
- Andrew Luck’s retirement
- Allstate Sugar Bowl
- Ryan Day
- Justin Fields
- James Cotton’s Tackle Tobacco Campaign
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Wrap Up:
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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.
Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.