Cincinnati, Ohio. – Coming from a family of athletes, University of Cincinnati’s Justin Wodtly has always faced pressure of becoming a star. Three of Wodtly’s uncles played in the NFL – one of which being Pittsburgh Steelers’ Hall-of-Famer and Wodtly’s uncle-in-law Troy Polamalu – not to mention his father and grandfather both competed at the…

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Madison, Wisconsin. – At just 24 years old, Keonte Schad has already played for three collegiate programs and two professional football teams. And yet, the Wisconsin native may be just getting started in his accredited career. Raised in Madison, Schad was a standout athlete in baseball, basketball, and, of course, football. Though baseball was his…

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Growing up as a sports fan, I had the same dream as every other kid my age – to work in the sports industry. From watching movies such as Jerry Maguire and Draft Day, I knew from a young age that working in sports was something that I wanted to pursue. On June 14th, 2020,…

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Developing a personal brand has become crucial for athletes, especially collegiate athletes, in the new era of NIL regulations. Personal branding enables athletes to distinguish themselves from their competitors, gain more fans, attract sponsorships, and grow their brand value. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how you can develop your personal brand on various channels. Identify…

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By NOAH FLEISCHMAN Daily News-Record When COVID-19 hit back in 2020, former James Madison quarterback Jake O’Donnell went home like most college students did in March. But with the unknown of whether or not the Dukes would play that fall, he didn’t want to return. O’Donnell said he enjoyed his time in Harrisonburg, but for…

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