Major Division 1 Athletics/Academics: Balancing Act

In this video interview I spoke with Davin Meggett a member of the University of Maryland football team who talks briefly about his trials and tribulations as a student athlete here at UMD. Davin was a star running back who hopes to play in the NFL next years but more importantly has graduated with his degree in hopes to one day become a lawyer. Talking to Davin he had positive and negative feedback about his journey to his Bachelors Degree at the University but speaks of the process helping him grow into a better person which will help him in his future endeavors. There are many challenges to being a student athlete and by being one myself I have my own outtake on the various problems that can occur while trying to manage a successful football career but also trying to excel in the classroom. Although from talking to Davin and seeing other athletes succeed it does show that is possible with hard work and dedication.

Sports Radio Expansion

Radio is a convenient way that most people take advantage of there morning and evening rides to and from work. Sports radio seems to be one of the most popular and expanding forms of radio according to Daniel Galdi.

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Daniels belief in greater output in live streaming of events seems accurate when looking at the multiple ways that radio is being used today. Streaming events and using XM radio will help radio stations to create revenue and further advance their stations. Also looking into the future with radio I wonder if sports radio what continue to exist and Daniel also gave a few valid points about the reasons why sports radio and radio in general will continue to be important.

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Seemingly so, radio will continue to be apart of American culture because of the laws that restrict other types networking such as cell-phones and internet usage in cars. Therefore, radio expansion will continue for many years as they try to fine tune ways to get the most out of the radio experience. Specifically with sports, radio will be important to the individuals looking for statistical and analytical data during there car rides which will always be essential as long as we use mobile transportation

Individualism in College Athletics:UMD Football Jerseys

University of Maryland football team and many other sports have decided to take the names off the back of the Jerseys for a new era of athletic prowess at the school. Most people think this is a simple change with little drawback but this is certainly not the case to many student athletes, their families, and people around campus. Having the name on the back of jerseys is more than just and individual achievement but a important moment in many student athletes lives when they get to college and get to see their last name on the back of the Jerseys. UMD student Cassie Perez has her perspective on the new uniforms not sporting names on the back of the Jerseys; the positive and negatives, and also the effect on a student athlete from her perspective. The clips below are her take on the matter:

Individualism in College Sports: UMD Football Jerseys

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University of Maryland football team and many other sports have decided to take the names off the back of the Jerseys for a new era of athletic prowess at the school. Most people think this is a simple change with little drawback but this is certainly not the case to many student athletes, their families, and people around campus. Having the name on the back of jerseys is more than just and individual achievement but a important moment in many student athletes lives when they get to college and get to see their last name on the back of the Jerseys. UMD student Cassie Perez has her perspective on the new uniforms not sporting names on the back of the Jerseys; the positive and negatives, and also the effect on a student athlete from her perspective. The above clips are her take on the matter: