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.

Weekly Blog Recap

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

(2/2) Why the Bulls-Cavaliers Trade Means More than You Think 
Incoming freshman Mitchell Myers makes his blog debut with this NBA trade analysis. This in-depth look at what Luol Deng means for the Cavs, and what Andrew Bynum and draft picks meant for the Bulls.

(2/3) Letter to 49er Fans
Featured Blogger Thomas Kroner pens this open letter following the San Francisco's disappointing playoff finish. This unabashedly biased piece comes off like an obituary, and a must-read for Bay Area fanatics.

(2/4) The Weekly Rant: Arbitration and Bullpen Construction
Max Fogle ponders if teams are acquiring veteran relief pitchers in order to keep the arbitration prices of their current bullpen low.  He reaches the conclusion that "proven closers" may actually represent relative bargains in the long run.

(2/5) Blogger Roundtable: Foreign Invasion- International Sports in the U.S.
Assistant Editor Adam Malz rounds up the bloggers for the weekly roundtable. This week's question? Which internationally popular sport has the most potential in the U.S.?  We all chime in without any understanding of how cricket is actually played,

(2/6)  Rivalry Wear Changing the Model
The blog profiles Rivalry Wear, an emerging sports apparel start-up with a unique e-commerce model.  It's innovative founders are two recent Cornell grads, so it's more than worth a read.

(2/7) Event Recap: NHLPA's Alex Dagg and Mathieu Schneider
We finally got around to posting Jon Levitan's recap from this awesome event last semester.  NHLPA officials Alex Dagg (Director of Operations) and Mathieu Schneider (Special Assistant) spoke to SBS members about labor relations in hockey, among a host of topics.  Schneider, a former All-Star and Stanley Cup winner discussed his playing career through a series of work stoppages.

(2/8) Batting Leadoff: Marginal Win Value and Dollars Per Win
Our partners at Batting Leadoff deliver premium baseball content, and this piece is no exception. See what factors need to be considered in evaluating baseball transactions.

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