As has been previously discussed on Blitzing the Industry, the hardest part about working in sports is actually getting a job somewhere. Many that have that itch to work in this industry don’t necessarily know where to begin to look, but the highest percentage of those jobs are located on the West and East Coasts. … Continue reading »
Marijuana arrests and college athletes
College athletes in Division I schools live the life of hard work and partying during their collegiate careers. Many players go through their college playing days practicing and preparing to make the big jump to the professional level. Other players land in the media spotlight for inappropriate behavior, many including drug busts. A drug arrest … Continue reading »
New Blue Rugby player discusses playing rugby
New Blue Rugby player Drew Olsen is in in junior year at Quinnipiac University. Olsen, despite being injured in his two seasons on the New Blue Rugby team, continues to play for the love of the game. Rugby is a very physical sport with very limited padding on a players body causing many injuries in … Continue reading »
Gus Johnson: Pioneer of broadcasting or over the top?
Among broadcasters and sports fans alike, just the name Gus Johnson will immediately spark a conversation. Over the course of Johnson’s career, he has gained a reputation as one of the more energetic, entertaining play-by-play broadcasters in the business. While Johnson’s unique style of broadcasting has given him rockstar status among many sports fans (notably … Continue reading »