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College football’s bowl season spans 24 days, 35 games, 70 teams, 16 states, over $281 million in payouts to participating schools and conferences, and, across the US, regional economic impacts comprising over $1.7 billion. From the ridiculous (Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl, Belk, Beef O’Brady’s St. Petersburg) to the sublime (Bridgepoint Education Holiday, Insight, Kraft Fight Hunger), the bowl games and the corporate representation behind them represent the New Era (Pinstripe) of the college ...
When the University of North Carolina men’s soccer team secured the 2011 national championship by defeating Charlotte, it can be argued that conditioning was a key difference between the teams. Much of the credit for the Tar Heels’ fitness can be attributed to Greg Gatz, a renowned soccer strength and conditioning coach and author of “Conditioning for Soccer,” available as an iPad app. In “Conditioning for Soccer,” Gatz provides a comprehensive training approach that builds players’ physical...
Possibly seeing the need to grow its base, NASCAR is seeking an advertising agency that can help increase the sport’s youth and multicultural fans. Bank of America has dramatically cut its NASCAR spending in recent months, deciding not to renew sponsorships at nine racetracks, discontinuing NASCAR-themed cards, and ending loyalty programs. The Charlotte-based bank will remain NASCAR’s official banking partner, but is working on cutting expenses and refocusing customer outreach.
Though he’s only owned the New Orleans Hornets for a week, Tom Benson has a big change in store for the team. Benson, a New Orleans native and owner of the NFL Saints, wants to change the Hornets’ name to something that better reflects the local culture. The Jazz relocated from New Orleans to Salt Lake City in 1979, while the Hornets moved to New Orleans from Charlotte in 2002.
**The proposal to build a new downtown stadium for the Minnesota Vikings was revived after personal lobbying by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. 3. The San Francisco Giants named Hanwha Solar its official solar energy partner. As the official solar partner, Hanwha Solar will launch a green initiative campaign focusing on the team’s environmental responsibility, and for every foot a Giants homerun travels this season, Hanwha Solar will donate $1 worth of solar panels to the Boys & Girls Clubs...
Dr. Wright’s dance experience includes tap, jazz, modern, ballet, social, folk, square, country Western, line, and aerobic dance. She has also presented workshops at the state and national levels for the National Dance Association and AAHPERD, the National Teachers Association for Country Western Dance Instructors, and the National Dance Educators Organization. She resides in North Carolina, where she is a member of the Charlotte USA Dance chapter, the Carolina Ballroom Dance Club, and Lynn’...
The New Orleans Hornets beginning next season reportedly will change their team nickname to the Pelicans, paying homage to Louisiana’s state bird. A name change for the Hornets had been expected since Tom Benson purchased the team last April, and the Hornets also considered “Krewe” and “Brass” for the new moniker. NBA Commissioner David Stern supports the name change and the job Benson has done in his eight months as owner.
Make plans today to attend the 2013 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition, April 23-27 in Charlotte, NC. Choose from more than 400 sessions featuring world-renowned speakers, honorees, athletes, and researchers. Visit Human Kinetics at Booth #1125.
**Lucas Oil CEO Forrest Lucas is upset with the lack of primetime home games on the Indianapolis Colts’ 2013 schedule. Loser: Lucas Oil CEO Forrest Lucas is upset with the lack of primetime home games on the Indianapolis Colts’ 2013 schedule. What it means: Lucas is particularly upset that of the Colts’ six primetime games this season, only one is in Indianapolis, hurting Lucas Oil’s opportunity for exposure on the West Coast.
