Are SFX and IMG going through growing pains or going pains?

 

Watching Arn Tellum depart from SFX and Peter Johnson resigning from IMG, I am wondering if the consolidation game in the sports agency world is starting to go through some growing pains or they just going back to being the individual super agent.  I have always said it is about relationships, relationships, and relationships.  Does the client really care which corporate umbrella his or her agent is under?  IMG, SFX, or SMWW J

 

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

President and Founder

SportsManagementWorldwide

website: www.smww.com

1100 NW Glisan Street

Suite 2B

Portland, Oregon 97209

Tollfree: 877.SMWW.NOW

Direct:503.445.7105

 

Sexual Harassment Charges to Isiah Thomas could be the worst kind of “charging foul!”

 

Everytime an athlete or former athlete is being accused of sexual harassment I cringe.  We all know these are serious charges and there are no winners.  It is important to let this matter play out in the courts and not on the courts.  When an athlete claims complete innocence I cringe more, rightly or wrongly! Maybe it is because I have been in the sports world so long I know Sexual Harassment charges and denials are all too familiar in a male dominated industry.

 

 

 

 

Sexual Harassment Charges to Isiah Thomas could be the worst kind of “charging foul!”

 

Everytime an athlete or former athlete is being accused of sexual harassment I cringe.  We all know these are serious charges and there are no winners.  It is important to let this matter play out in the courts and not on the courts.  When an athlete claims complete innocence I cringe more, rightly or wrongly! Maybe it is because I have been in the sports world so long I know Sexual Harassment charges and denials are all too familiar in a male dominated industry.

 

 

Nike says “Good Knight” (npi) to Perez!

 

The adrenalin in sports can make it very difficult for sports leaders to leave the game.  It is somewhat addictive!  Paterno, Bowden, Vermeil, Gibbs, Levy, and KnightJ

 

 

Seahawks in the Super Bowl is Great for the Northwest!

 

The great Northwest will finally have the opportunity to showcase its Fan support  it has enjoyed for many years in Seattle and Portland for the few sports we have. Simply put, the rest of the world will see the See(npi)Hawks.  In an indirect way I feel it will help Portland attract a MLB franchise as well as the NHL.

 

ANTONIO DAVIS MUST BE FINED AND SUSPENDED WITH STERN DISCIPLINE (NPI)

 

When will players learn that they can’t play the role of security.  When a player goes into the stands the potential for igniting a riot are significant.  What is more frightening is how coach Larry Brown defended his actions.  I don’t even want to hear the other side of the story.  In my book on Fan Etiquette I state in the preface that Fan Etiquette must start with Player Etiquette, which means ask security to respond for the sake of Security!

 

 

CHAMP BAILEY DIDN’T ACT LIKE A CHAMP WHEN LYING TO THE PRESS

It is a joke for anyone to believe Champ Bailey when he said he ran out of gas at the one yard line! For once can an athlete just admit they were wrong!

YOUNG TEXANS WANT TO TRADE FOR NEW CARR!

In the reality of public private partnerships with NFL Teams and Cities, the Houston Texans can’t afford to deny the wishes of their fans. Drafting Reggie over Vince might be considered Bush League by some Young people! (npi)

BCS GAME WILL BRING PLAYOFF SOONER THAN EXPECTED!

 

The success of the championship game with Texas and USC raises the bar for a repeat performance next year.  The problem is the BCS can’t guarantee such a match up.  Until we get a playoff system the BCS will continue to fail 9 out of 10 years. I hope all the students from Texas were able to take the red eye back to Austin so they won’t miss any classes today.  Pardon me, Presidents, but would you quit bowl (bull…..….. us)! NPI (no pun intended)

 

WHERE IS MAURICE CLARETT’S AGENT NOW?

 

The sad story of Maurice Clarett and his off the field problems reached rock bottom with the latest allegation of armed robbery.  I wonder if the same friends, family, and the agent who persuaded him to drop out of college to go pro will be there for him when the judge is deciding whether he should stay in or go out!  By the way, where is his Agent now?