Yep, I'm back refreshed and ready for some football. Let's see what's been going on.
Fantasy Football:
I've joined 3 leagues this year and that's probably one too many. The league on NFL.com and created by my guy @Malik sucks. It's 20 teams, and I couldn't make the draft so I used the automatic drafting tool and I didn't even get a starting QB in the league, not one. What kind of BS is that? I digress,......so that team will probably be on cruise control all year long unless I can pull off a trade.
NBA:
Well, the players are still locked out and it's not looking good for people expecting the NBA season to start on time. The owners are making a hard line and that's not going to work out well for the players. We'll see what happens with this one, but my expectation is that you will find more NBA ballers at these smaller leagues and possibly during the Vegas league that is being pushed by (Adidas) Joe Abunassar. Some folks have been pushing for such a league with only pros allowed so that a collective can market the game more than smaller groups of players.
NFL:
Yes, it's that time and we are only a few days away from the Saints and Packers starting the 2011/12 NFL Season. Yes, I'll be starting with the picks and I look forward to a great year. Let's look at some team specific stuff.
Indianapolis Colts - Yes,that is fear that you see coming from the Colts headquarters as they have Manning's neck checked out yet again. If he's out for more than these next few games, I doubt that anyone has to worry too much about the Colts in the playoffs this year. Manning streak of games started should end and then they'll start talking about the other Manning (Eli).
Chicago Bears - Why Lance Briggs would ask for a raise now is beyond me. He really has no leverage and this is just a distraction to the team. If anything, they need to find a new #1 receiver will their present #1, Roy Williams, not able to catch a cold, butt naked in a winter storm.
Washington Redskins - Are starting Rex Grossman for the first game of the season. @Mike C. you are probably jumping up and down about the argument we had about Rex. Yes, Rex will start and that'll give him the status of being a starting QB in the NFL, but this is more out of necessity than choice. He'll be pulled in a few weeks, watch.
Kansas City Chiefs - After taking a beating, Matt Cassel is practicing but he his ribs might keep him out of game 1 for the Chiefs. I doubt he'll miss the first game of the season but it's tough for a QB to start the season with a target on his chest (literally). The Chiefs need Cassel at 100% in order for them to have a chance at the playoffs. I don't know how ribs heal until you take some time off.
Pittsburgh Steelers - James Harrison is still recovering from back surgery but isn't at 100% yet. If anyone knows him, he'll be out there game 1. Harrison is an important piece to the Steelers defense and they gotta hope that he won't break down during the season. In my opinion, any surgery on your back isn't minor and needs to be rehabbed accordingly.
New England Patriots - A return of Moss? Not likely, but Tom Brady has had discussions with the mercurial WR as of late. I find it hard to believe that any team would take a flyer on Moss unless they were in a dire situation. With the acquisition of Ochocinco and the rest of the Pats WR corp, the Patriots could probably do without Moss. With that said, never say never.
Cincinnati Bengals - Return of Palmer? Palmer was actually seen at Paul Brown Stadium recently and that's about it. The Bengals did cut his little brother (Jordan) as their #2 QB, so maybe that makes Carson a little more upset? Carson is leaving $11.5M on the table by 'retiring' instead of playing for the Bengals this year. he must really be pissed to not want to pick up that check. I'm not sure how this one turns out, but you've got to think that Carson doesn't have anything else to do that would make him that amount of money (he says he doesn't need the money), but the Bengals aren't trading him or releasing him. Interesting,.....
MLB:
As the playoffs get ready to start, I've been promised that we'll have some coverage on the MLB items. Stay tuned.
Showing posts with label SBA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SBA. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Saturday, April 04, 2009
SBA Show European Tour
The Street Basketball Association and the SBA Sports Management and Entertainment Group are pleased to announce that celebrity superstar and 5-time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman will headline the upcoming SBA Show European Tour featuring the SBA All-Stars and a team of former NBA Players. The SBA is managing and directing the Tour, featuring a 10-player team roster consisting of 5 former NBA Players and 5 SBA All-stars, November 9th – November 16th.
The Tour will be the first time showcasing a team of former NBA Stars playing together with the SBA Street Ball All-stars. “We are very excited to have Dennis be part of the tour as well as the name recognition, reputation, and star appeal of other former NBA All-stars and NBA Champions, pairing them together with the amazing athletic talents of the top professional street ball players in the world. The basketball fans in Europe are going to be treated to a first class, one-of-a-kind basketball entertainment show,” states Matthew Rosner, Director of Basketball for the Street Basketball Association.
With Dennis Rodman being one of the headliners for the tour this creates additional entertainment value and overall exposure that fuels the anticipation and outpouring of energy from the fans throughout Europe as this becomes one of their first opportunities to witness some of their favorite former NBA Players and SBA Street Ball All-Stars live in front of them instead of on the television or internet. “Dennis’s fans all over the world have always treated us great and he is eagerly looking forward to entertaining the crowds in Europe and putting on a show,” states Steve Simon, Dennis Rodman’s representative at the Prince Marketing Group (PMG) who was instrumental in the SBA’s efforts to secure Dennis as the headliner for the Tour.
Dennis Rodman is an amazing talent who on the basketball court has earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times, voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice, led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA championships. Off the court Dennis is an international mega-star icon, being featured in movies, television shows and series, media and corporate appearances, and a number of national and international promotional campaigns
Founded in 2001, the SBA has spearheaded the growth and development of the basketball industry globally producing countless events throughout the United States, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa from tours, shows, and demonstrations, to competitions, clinics, and expos entertaining and educating fans worldwide. The SBA continues to be a leader in the Basketball development/promotions industry globally implementing and offering innovative and creative basketball sports/entertainment properties to the world.
The Prince Marketing Group is a sports and entertainment marketing firm offering an exclusive list of clients and services to organizations all over the world seeking athletes and celebrities to endorse their products, services, or events. Prince Marketing Group is focused on securing marketing deals, bookings for special events/tours, arranging signing/memorabilia appearances, commercial licensing, voice-overs as well as negotiating television and movies deals for their clients.
The SBA has partnered with European Sports Promotions Company, Global Projects, securing shows in Antwerp and Charleroi, Belgium and Trier, Germany November 9th - November 16th. With the SBA, Global Projects has aligned itself with the explosive international growth of the SBA, working with an organization that continues to be a valuable asset for top businesses, companies, promoters, sponsors, and teams and leagues in the world seeking basketball/street basketball consultation, development, event/tour management and marketing support.
Jerrod Mustaf, President of the SBA, states that having Dennis Rodman, the SBA All-Stars, and former NBA Players touring Europe together “will further strengthen the SBA's position within the world of basketball giving organizations interested in marketing and developing the sport globally the opportunity to be associated with a rapidly emerging and experienced international basketball company. The SBA has become a leader in international basketball with a number of grassroots development programs and basketball entertainment shows, and we look forward to continuing our growth with SBA industry contacts and partners from the recently sanctioned, SBA International Basketball Federation.”
For additional information and/or if interested in promoting or booking the SBA Show Tour please contact:
Matthew Rosner at mrosner@streetbasketballassociation.net / (202) 409-6206
http://www.streetbasketballassociation.net/
http://www.princemarketinggroup.com/
The Tour will be the first time showcasing a team of former NBA Stars playing together with the SBA Street Ball All-stars. “We are very excited to have Dennis be part of the tour as well as the name recognition, reputation, and star appeal of other former NBA All-stars and NBA Champions, pairing them together with the amazing athletic talents of the top professional street ball players in the world. The basketball fans in Europe are going to be treated to a first class, one-of-a-kind basketball entertainment show,” states Matthew Rosner, Director of Basketball for the Street Basketball Association.
With Dennis Rodman being one of the headliners for the tour this creates additional entertainment value and overall exposure that fuels the anticipation and outpouring of energy from the fans throughout Europe as this becomes one of their first opportunities to witness some of their favorite former NBA Players and SBA Street Ball All-Stars live in front of them instead of on the television or internet. “Dennis’s fans all over the world have always treated us great and he is eagerly looking forward to entertaining the crowds in Europe and putting on a show,” states Steve Simon, Dennis Rodman’s representative at the Prince Marketing Group (PMG) who was instrumental in the SBA’s efforts to secure Dennis as the headliner for the Tour.
Dennis Rodman is an amazing talent who on the basketball court has earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times, voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice, led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA championships. Off the court Dennis is an international mega-star icon, being featured in movies, television shows and series, media and corporate appearances, and a number of national and international promotional campaigns
Founded in 2001, the SBA has spearheaded the growth and development of the basketball industry globally producing countless events throughout the United States, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa from tours, shows, and demonstrations, to competitions, clinics, and expos entertaining and educating fans worldwide. The SBA continues to be a leader in the Basketball development/promotions industry globally implementing and offering innovative and creative basketball sports/entertainment properties to the world.
The Prince Marketing Group is a sports and entertainment marketing firm offering an exclusive list of clients and services to organizations all over the world seeking athletes and celebrities to endorse their products, services, or events. Prince Marketing Group is focused on securing marketing deals, bookings for special events/tours, arranging signing/memorabilia appearances, commercial licensing, voice-overs as well as negotiating television and movies deals for their clients.
The SBA has partnered with European Sports Promotions Company, Global Projects, securing shows in Antwerp and Charleroi, Belgium and Trier, Germany November 9th - November 16th. With the SBA, Global Projects has aligned itself with the explosive international growth of the SBA, working with an organization that continues to be a valuable asset for top businesses, companies, promoters, sponsors, and teams and leagues in the world seeking basketball/street basketball consultation, development, event/tour management and marketing support.
Jerrod Mustaf, President of the SBA, states that having Dennis Rodman, the SBA All-Stars, and former NBA Players touring Europe together “will further strengthen the SBA's position within the world of basketball giving organizations interested in marketing and developing the sport globally the opportunity to be associated with a rapidly emerging and experienced international basketball company. The SBA has become a leader in international basketball with a number of grassroots development programs and basketball entertainment shows, and we look forward to continuing our growth with SBA industry contacts and partners from the recently sanctioned, SBA International Basketball Federation.”
For additional information and/or if interested in promoting or booking the SBA Show Tour please contact:
Matthew Rosner at mrosner@streetbasketballassociation.net / (202) 409-6206
http://www.streetbasketballassociation.net/
http://www.princemarketinggroup.com/
Thursday, September 18, 2008
SBA Heading to Europe
The SBA All-Stars Street Ball Show Tour will head to Baltic Europe this October for a 3-city tour with games being held October 13th in 
The SBA looks forward to the upcoming tour, as Europe continues to be hot bed of very talented basketball players and anticipate an outpouring of energy and enthusiasm from the Baltic Europe fans as this will be the first time they will witness their favorite street ball players live in front of them instead of on the television or internet.
Founded in 2001, the SBA has spearheaded the growth and development of the street ball industry globally producing countless events throughout the United States, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa from tours, shows, and demonstrations, to competitions, clinics, and expos entertaining and educating fans worldwide. With the SBA, TiroBet and KRT Events has aligned itself with the explosive growth of street ball working with an organization that continues to be a valuable asset for top businesses, companies, promoters, sponsors, and teams and leagues in the world seeking basketball/street basketball consultation development, and event management and marketing support.
During the TrioBet America Streetball Tour the SBA will feature the SBA Show and Expo, a one-of-a kind fan interactive entertainment attraction and marketing vehicle that consists of slam-dunking and free-style dribbling demonstrations, shooting contests, fan interactive autograph and photo sessions with the SBA All-stars, and the turn-key SBA Show Entertainment Exhibition featuring the SBA All-Stars. "The Show" will further promote the authenticity surrounding the best professional SBA Street Ball All-stars recreating the atmosphere similar to the legendary Rucker Park in New York City and the Urban Coalition in Washington, D.C. The Show combines the SBA's electric brand of street ball with hip-hop music to create a model unlike any other basketball entertainment product. The SBA All-stars have been featured on ESPN Street Ball, ESPN City Slam, NBA TV, MTV, EBC Rucker Park, Hoops TV, Nike BattleGrounds, AND 1 Tour, Slam, and Dime Magazine.
Jerrod Mustaf, President of the SBA, states that the upcoming tour in Europe "continues to strengthen the SBA's position within the world of basketball giving organizations interested in marketing and developing the sport globally the opportunity to be associated with a rapidly emerging and experienced international basketball company. The SBA has become a leader in international basketball with a number of grassroots development programs and basketball entertainment shows, and we look forward to continuing our growth with SBA industry contacts and partners strategically placed throughout the world.”
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
America's Next Sports Star Part II
Well, this Memorial Day weekend has been a great one indeed. I want to first thank the Street Basketball Association management for allowing me to come out and be an extra at the filming of America's Next Sports Star and to get a bird's eye view of the talent that the city of Chicago brings to the table. It was also great to meet a lot of the AAU coaches and players representing the different areas of the city.
For those that didn't come out and tryout, the tryouts were at Tim Grovers' A.T.T.A.C.K Athletics facility in Chicago. It's a wonderful piece of work. Chad Ford from ESPN may have summed it up well in his article about the workouts at the gym:
"I spent the day watching draft prospects in Tim Grover's new state-of-the-art training
facility -- the A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics Center. Grover's new gym is so cutting-edge it
puts even the best NBA training facilities to shame. Four full NBA courts, spacious
locker rooms, incredible workout machines, including an underwater treadmill, plus a
players' lounge with an 85-inch plasma screen, pool tables, and private rooms for
sleeping and playing video games -- it's amazing." - Chad Ford ESPN.com
The tryouts themselves were great. Talent arrived early and often and it seemed as though SBA has the ability to get the word out, even in Chicago, to get the talent out for the show. The camera crews showed up and setup, the coaches got in early, and everything went pretty much scheduled as planned. Approximately 60 hungry guys showed up (about 4 women also) to try to be America's Next Sportstar. Each of them signing the necessary paperwork and then being provided with a number so that we could easily pick out the stars.
The day started out with stretching and warming up on one side of the gym. So imagine 60 people stretching, running, and finally doing layup lines. During the all of this the cameras were rolling so that they would get the footage that they were looking for. They wanted the scene of a basketball tryout and what it takes to even make the first cut. They interviewed some of the guys and some gave great performances on camera. During the layup lines you got a chance to see some of the 'talent' that these guys had. Let's just say that guys try to do things when the camera's are on. There were several highlights just from the layup lines, an off the board windmill dunk, a between the legs dunk, one alley oop dunk (not your average layup line, huh?), and the best one of the day: A between the legs, oop with a windmill finish. Let's just say that this guy would have won a dunk contest with this one. I'm still trying to understand how he did all of that AND still made the dunk. You had some shooters out there too. There was one guy who hit about 8 or 9 in a row at one point (you might say, wow, that's not so hard, but he was doing it in the layup line with different guys giving him the rock at different places and some people who maybe should have been on the sidelines with me. The guy had great rhythm with his jumper, very consistent).
The next part of the day was running the traditional basketball weave and then doing some 3-on-2/2-on-1 drills that really gave the coaches an idea of the basketball IQ of these guys. The cameras were setup over the court, at each basket, and in two separate corners. If you look real hard, you'll see yours truly as a coach in one corner (hint: I had the camera around my neck). We'll see what happens, hopefully I don't end up on the cutting room floor.
Finally each of the 60 were split up into teams and scrimmages were held. At the end of the day (I had to leave a little early to take care of the fam) the judges were there to make sure that all of the talent was evaluated fairly. Your next question is probably, who made the cut? Well, it wouldn't be interesting if I told you who did. I guess you'll have to watch the show and see who made the cuts in Chicago. Maybe one of these guys actually wins the contest. My lips are sealed.
For those that didn't come out and tryout, the tryouts were at Tim Grovers' A.T.T.A.C.K Athletics facility in Chicago. It's a wonderful piece of work. Chad Ford from ESPN may have summed it up well in his article about the workouts at the gym:
"I spent the day watching draft prospects in Tim Grover's new state-of-the-art training
facility -- the A.T.T.A.C.K. Athletics Center. Grover's new gym is so cutting-edge it
puts even the best NBA training facilities to shame. Four full NBA courts, spacious
locker rooms, incredible workout machines, including an underwater treadmill, plus a
players' lounge with an 85-inch plasma screen, pool tables, and private rooms for
sleeping and playing video games -- it's amazing." - Chad Ford ESPN.com
The tryouts themselves were great. Talent arrived early and often and it seemed as though SBA has the ability to get the word out, even in Chicago, to get the talent out for the show. The camera crews showed up and setup, the coaches got in early, and everything went pretty much scheduled as planned. Approximately 60 hungry guys showed up (about 4 women also) to try to be America's Next Sportstar. Each of them signing the necessary paperwork and then being provided with a number so that we could easily pick out the stars.
The day started out with stretching and warming up on one side of the gym. So imagine 60 people stretching, running, and finally doing layup lines. During the all of this the cameras were rolling so that they would get the footage that they were looking for. They wanted the scene of a basketball tryout and what it takes to even make the first cut. They interviewed some of the guys and some gave great performances on camera. During the layup lines you got a chance to see some of the 'talent' that these guys had. Let's just say that guys try to do things when the camera's are on. There were several highlights just from the layup lines, an off the board windmill dunk, a between the legs dunk, one alley oop dunk (not your average layup line, huh?), and the best one of the day: A between the legs, oop with a windmill finish. Let's just say that this guy would have won a dunk contest with this one. I'm still trying to understand how he did all of that AND still made the dunk. You had some shooters out there too. There was one guy who hit about 8 or 9 in a row at one point (you might say, wow, that's not so hard, but he was doing it in the layup line with different guys giving him the rock at different places and some people who maybe should have been on the sidelines with me. The guy had great rhythm with his jumper, very consistent).
The next part of the day was running the traditional basketball weave and then doing some 3-on-2/2-on-1 drills that really gave the coaches an idea of the basketball IQ of these guys. The cameras were setup over the court, at each basket, and in two separate corners. If you look real hard, you'll see yours truly as a coach in one corner (hint: I had the camera around my neck). We'll see what happens, hopefully I don't end up on the cutting room floor.
Finally each of the 60 were split up into teams and scrimmages were held. At the end of the day (I had to leave a little early to take care of the fam) the judges were there to make sure that all of the talent was evaluated fairly. Your next question is probably, who made the cut? Well, it wouldn't be interesting if I told you who did. I guess you'll have to watch the show and see who made the cuts in Chicago. Maybe one of these guys actually wins the contest. My lips are sealed.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Are you ready to be America's Next Sports Star?
Have you been wondering how you can make it to the NBA, the NBDL, Europe, or just play basketball for a living? Maybe you've finally found the opportunity to make that happen. Start practicing and get a haircut!!!!! Take a look,..................
For Immediate Release:
BASKETBALL PLAYERS NEEDED FOR REALITY TV SERIES
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR “AMERICA'S NEXT SPORTS STAR”
The SBA Sports Management and Entertainment Group is pleased to announce that the Street Basketball Association has been contracted to manage, market, and recruit athletes for the upcoming reality basketball television series, “America’s Next Sports Star.” In addition, the SBA will use its resources to secure venue locations, media partners, top coaches, and celebrity judges interested in being part of the Reality Show.
On Saturday, May 24th, 2008, the SBA will be facilitating the “AMERICA'S NEXT SPORTS STAR” free, open auditions for basketball players in the Chicago area. Using the Reality TV formula, players have been auditioning their talent all over the country for the upcoming basketball television reality series, America's Next Sports Star, a new weekly reality show that offers athletes the opportunity of a lifetime. It combines the excitement of a professional sporting event with the intuitiveness and daring of a reality show. In this sports version of American Idol, contestants compete to determine the nation's best athletes. This is a lively, action-filled program that draws upon the excitement from the grandfather of all reality genres -SPORTS.
Auditions will be held seeking the best athletes in various sports, beginning with Men's Basketball. Top candidates will arrive at the filming location for a shot at stardom. The contestants who survive the trials of competition move on to the next round where the challenges become more difficult, and the athletes' resiliency and determination are tested even further.
Champions will be born, discovered, and ultimately crowned on AMERICA'S NEXT SPORTS STAR!!! "Each week more competitors will be eliminated by the vote of the celebrity judges and by the TV viewing audience until the final climactic show when some of the best athletes in the nation square off against each other," said one of the producers, Ken Latourneau. "America's Next Sports Star is looking for talented basketball players to showcase their athletic skills, eventually giving one of these athletes a second chance to attain that childhood dream of athletic stardom! Everyone will get a shot, and it is all for FREE!”
How many times have you thought you could hold your own with the best three point shooters in the NBA? Or felt that you are one of the best slam-dunk artists the world doesn't know? Now you have the opportunity to display those talents in front of a national TV audience on America's Next Sports Star!" Players who end up making the show will be flown to Las Vegas to film the show competing for cash prizes and a chance to go straight from the TV Show to a spot in the PROS! Celebrity coaches and players will be added to the filming of the Show to add some flare giving tips to the viewing and studio audience on how to improve their game. Former NBA and 3-point Champion Craig Hodges and Legendary Coach Jerry Tarkanian have come aboard as judges and coaches at the Las Vegas filming.
Athletes interested in auditioning should pre-register by contacting (202) 409-6206 or emailing mrosner@streetbasketballassociation.net / For more information please visit the following: www.americasnextsportsstar.com and www.streetbasketballassociation.net
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