Published on November 1, 2017, at 5:02 p.m. by Rachel Tomchin. In a country full of disagreement, “64% of Americans watch NFL football.” While there are many enjoyable pastimes, NFL football has continued to be a crowd favorite for the past 30 years. From watching it on
Published on September 26, 2016, at 4:21 p.m. by Mary Catherine Molay. Opening week for the National Football League (NFL) brings in a lot of attention; however, this year, much of the media attention was negative as ESPN’s Fantasy Football app crashed — for hours.
Published on March 2, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. As football fans, alumni and students stepped off the plane at the Phoenix airport before the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. A large billboard greeted them with the words, “Roll Phoenix Roll.” This
Posted: February 18, 2015, 2:35 p.m. by Ethan Wiggins. Every public relations professional knows that social media is one of the best strategies to reach your target audience. Social media sites can be used to facilitate conversation, humanize your company and unite your consumers. In
Posted: January 12, 2015, 6:48 p.m. by Stefanie Dunlap In public relations, finding the most cohesive and beneficial partnerships can help launch a campaign even further and reach a larger audience. When searching for a partner, whether it be a celebrity or a brand, it
Posted: February 12, 2014, 2:40 p.m. by Shannon Auvil. On Feb. 9, 2014, University of Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam revealed that he is gay via a breaking article in The New York Times. Sam was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Southeastern
Posted At: January 22, 2014 1:53 p.m. by Shannon Auvil Marshawn Lynch, star running back of the Seattle Seahawks, might be a little more talkative next season. Lynch avoided the media during the entire 2013 regular season and recently faced a fine of $50,000 from
Posted At: December 13, 2013 11:00 a.m. by Brian C. Hoff. Sure, being passionate about sports is fun and appropriate at times, but when it turns into singling out an individual and wishing him harm, there is an ethical line that has been crossed. For
Posted At: November 14, 2013 10:15 a.m. by Lexi Holdbrooks. They say don’t judge a book by its cover, but just one look at that flat screen TV in your living room and you can tell a whole lot about the team you’re watching.
Published At: October 25, 2013 10:15 a.m. by Ashley Jones. One of the world’s most expensive and historical sports franchises is under pressure to change its 80-year-old beloved brand. The Washington Redskins, a National Football League team, is facing criticism from President Barack Obama, the
