End of Tebow time, Hello Peyton Manning!

This week a huge NFL free agent saga finally was answered when Peyton manning signed a $96 million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos.  The contract with the Broncos is five years but there are a few provisions that can change Peyton Manning’s paycheck based on his physical exam.  The Denver Broncos promised him $18 million guaranteed next year and $20 million in 2013 if he pass his physical exam.   After months of back of back and forth with the Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was cut from the team.  

                When the Denver Broncos came out of nowhere to enter the Peyton Manning sweepstakes, the sports community was surprised because of what Tim Tebow did with the Denver Broncos last season. I personally was really surprised because John Elway said “Tim Tebow’s not going anywhere, I mean, he’s going to be a Bronco and we’re going to do everything we can and hopefully he’s that guy.” Manning said that he would be pleased to have Tim Tebow has a teammate but if he leaves Manning wishes him the best.    Peyton Manning seemed happy with choosing the Denver Broncos because he said “the Broncos were just a great fit” and that Denver is a “special football environment”

My Reflection on Interning at CAA Men’s Basketball Championship

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to intern for the Colonial Athletic Association for their Men’s Basketball Championship. I was a part of the Marketing Team with six other intern. We were responsible for getting the halftime and post games stats to fans in the coaches box and to other officials, selling t-shirts, putting up signs , helping with halftime shows, taking tickets to will call, prepare for press-conference, helping point out unruly fans, other important duties.

 There were many advantages to work with the CAA during the tournament. For example I was entitled to free admission to the games, I had an all-access pass to the Richmond Coliseum, and I also got free parking, free catered food, and was able to talk to media and all the CAA Athletic Director.  Another advantage of working for the CAA during tournament it the great opportunity to network with sports media professionals. I also enjoyed seeing and supporting the three senior players for Mason in their finals games in the conference. Overall this mini internship was great to build many new relationships in the sports community and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get some experience in sports marketing or sports communication.

Semifinals and Final of the CAA Basktball Tournament

On Sunday, the tournament resumes with #1 Drexel (26-5) vs. #4 Old Dominion (20-12) at 2:30pm at the Richmond Coliseum.  Let’s not forget that Old Dominion has won the last two CAA championships, but Old Dominion just lost to Drexel in their final regular season game, only losing 73-72.   I think the game will be close in the first half, but in the second half, I think freshman point guard Damion Lee will light up Old Dominion to carry his team in the Final on Monday evening. However, I will not put it past Senior Kent Bazemore and coach Blaine Taylor to come up plan to keep this game interest to the last seconds of the game.

The next game will have #2 VCU (26-6) vs. #3 George Mason (24-8) at 4:30pm. This game is the rubber match in the series, since these will be the third time these two powerhouse teams meet. Both teams have won a game in their home court. VCU defense is the ranked in the top ten in the nation, and George Mason turns over the ball a lot, but has the highest scoring average in the CAA this season. So, I this game is going to be like the first game not the second game, because I think it will be close and come down to the final shot. My prediction is biased, but I predict that GMU will win this game and this will send the Patriots to the championship game.

On Monday evening at 7:00pm, live from the Richmond Coliseum, you will have the #1 Drexel Dragons (27-5) vs. #3 George Mason (25-8).   The game will have last year’s and this year’s regular season champs playing each other. These two teams played each other once this season, with Drexel winning at home 60-53.  I think George Mason will win this game because the game will be on a neutral court and the Patriots will have a plan to stop freeman Damion Lee.