Summer Blog Updates

As fall classes begin across the Cornell campus, we hope our readers had a great summer.  While the blog certainly slowed down over break, we still would still like to update you on some of the things we've been working on.

First off we are pleased to announce that Stephen Rosen will be taking over as the new Editor-in-Chief of the blog. He's been a dedicated contributor, and he's even served as Assistant Editor this past year, so the site will be good hands. You can read all of Stephen's previous work here. If you are interested in writing for the blog, send Stephen an email at sfr53@cornell.edu.

Additionally there will be lot's of great content this semester, with series showcasing both club members' experiences and women in sports, in addition to past features such as Event Recaps and Blogger Roundtables.  Check out our staff of bloggers on our Contributor's page.

You may have noticed a new page on the blog as well. Incoming Assistant Editor and VP of Radio Matt Hakimian has assembled our new Events page. The page houses our past events with alumni and other sports industry leaders, conferences, charity events, and more!

Some of our contributors also did a little writing this summer.  Hannah Sawyer provided a first-hand report on the dismal state of Dominican Soccer.  And before LeBron made his latest "Decision", Josh Martin looked at whether NBA teams could win it all with a "Max Contract" player on the roster.

Incoming freshman and Chinese sports journalism legend Magic Peng wrote two awesome articles on international soccer. First, he explored the situation regarding broadcasting revenues in the English Premier League. Then in the latest edition of the "Magic Touch", Mr. Peng examined the curious case of a Chinese soccer club going public.

So while we weren't publishing a whole lot of content, we have been busy getting ready for the upcoming semester. We hope you will continue to visit the ILR Sports Business Society Blog, and for anyone on campus, please check out the club in person. Thank you for your support!

Weekly Blog Recap (5/4)

Here is a rundown of all of the content on the blog from the past week:

(4/28) What Went Wrong With Draft Day?
Assistant Editor Stephen Rosen analyzes the movie Draft Day and explains what he thinks the movie lacked. Was the movie an accurate portrayal of the normal war room of each NFL team? Read to find out.

(4/29) NHL Stanley Cup Finals Prediction
Featured Blogger Stephen Dreznick predicts a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Final matchup. Will the Blackhawks be crowned yet again? Read for an in-depth look into the projected rematch.

(4/30) Event Recap: Becky Sendrow '02
We finally got around to posting Editor-in-Chief Max Fogle's recap from this great event last semester. Becky Sendrow discussed her career as a Sports Broadcasting Agent at Creative Artist's Agency (CAA). Sendrow spoke of representing clients such as Michelle Beadle, Nomar Garciaparra, and Ephraim Salaam. Read to find out more as well as her valuable advice.

(5/1) All Hail the NCAA's Arcane Rules
Is it time for the NCAA to take a step back and realize certain rule changes are necessary in college athletics? In light of the recent Mitch McGary incident, Stephen Rosen expresses his concern over the current rules.

(5/2) Event Recap: Jim McFarland (4/16/14)
ILRSBS played host to NFLPA Executive Committee member Jim McFarland earlier this semester. McFarland discussed topics such as player health and safety, the NFL concussion lawsuit settlement, college athletics, and race and inequality in football. Read to hear his unique insight.

(5/3) Blogger Roundtable: Best Second Round NHL Series
We rounded up the bloggers for the weekly roundtable. This week's question? Which second round NHL playoff series is the best? Read to see how each blogger chose.

Also, check out our Contributor's Page to get to know our staff. Contact information, career plans, and their sporting interests are all there.

Weekly Blog Recap (4/27)

Here's a rundown on all of the content on the blog from this past week:

(4/20) Teams on the Rise Trilogy- Part 2: Boston Celtics (NBA)
Rick Saxe continues his three-part examination of teams he feels are on the path to success. While 2013-14 did  not go so well, the Celtics future is bright according to Saxe

(4/22) Batting Leadoff: Paying for an Opponent:
Our partners at Batting Leadoff deliver premium baseball content, and this piece is no exception. Read about the MLB's strange phenomenon of teams paying their opponent's players.

(4/23) ILRSBS Home Run Derby to Benefit the SEED Projectt:
Freshman Zoe Forster pens an event preview for the ILRSBS Home Run Derby to Benefit the SEED Project which is occurring on April 28th in the Cornell Arts' Quad.

(4/24) Reviewing My NBA Regular Season Preview:
Featured Blogger Thomas Kroner breaks down his original NBA predictions back before the season started. Which did he get right? Which did he miss? Read and find out.

(4/25) Nomadic Fandom: Why Playing the Field Comes Highly Recommended:
ILRSBS blog contributor Brian Gordon talks about life rooting for professional teams when your hometown has none. Brian talks about the NBA, NFL, and MLB in his piece.

(4/26) Blogger Roundtable: Most Appealing Regular Season NFL Game:
Assistant Editor Adam Malz rounds up the bloggers for the weekly roundtable. This week's question? Which regular season NFL game is most appealing? Will it be a divisional rivalry or the Super Bowl rematch? Read to see how each person picked.

Also, check out our Contributors Page to get to know our staff. Contact information, career plans, and their sporting interests are all there.

Blog Updates

It's been a busy semester for the blog, and we wanted to take this time to share some of our current and future plans.  First off, thank you for reading!  It makes all the hard work the staff puts in much more rewarding to see the response from readers.  We hope you continue to come to this site for daily sports business and other content.  Now, on to some announcements and updates moving forward:

We're very pleased to announce a partnership with Batting Leadoff, a site delivering premium baseball content.  This will allow us to increase both the quality and quantity of our content.  Look for Batting Leadoff posts to appear regularly in the near future (Their section in the sidebar will be continually updated!).  Make sure you check out their site at http://battingleadoff.com/.

Secondly, our updated Contributors page contains all sorts of interesting information on our staff.  Give it a look to get to know our featured bloggers, editors, and other contributors!

Also, a new page designed especially for events and alumni is on the way.  With the large number of club activities and events from the past semester, we decided we couldn't fit all of the related content into the sidebar anymore!  Look for this page to go up in coming weeks!

If you haven't already, try liking Cornell SBS on Facebook, and following us on Twittter.  All of the information is right in the sidebar.  If you're at Cornell and want to get involved in the club, just send a quick email to maf373@cornell.edu.

Finally, we'd like to ask for your patience over the next few weeks.  With finals and busy winter breaks bearing down on our staff, we anticipate a decrease in weekend content.  We hope you keep checking back with us though, as there is more exciting new content in the works!

Thanks again for reading!