The Sports Business

USC Marshall School of Business: Sports Business Major

Published on 2007-04-09 13:02:00

The University of Southern California is known for its networking. That is one of the main reasons why students come to USC. Going to USC is about gaining alumni connections along with a reputable degree from one of the major universities in the world. As a business major, I really do not know what it is to be a business major. It is such a broad major that even though I am in the Marshall School of Business I do not know what to concentrate on. Every concentration geared towards seniors seems s

Earvin Johnson: Magical On and Off the Court

Published on 2007-04-02 12:50:00

With commencement approaching at universities across the nation, this week’s post proposes a nominee for an honorary degree at my home institution, the University of Southern California. In the sports business field there are very few athletes who go on to have a better career after retirement than during their playing days. According to the criteria presented by USC, the individual presented with this great distinction should be one “who have distinguished themselves through extraordinar

This I Believe: Coach John Wooden's Influence on Me

Published on 2007-03-21 03:33:00

One of the most influential people in my life I haven’t even met. Even though I have grown up in a Christian household and Jesus is my ultimate hero and role model this man is my second most influential person in my life. He is not related to me and he does not even know who I am, but I know him. He has not only influenced my character but he is the reason for my love for sports. Although he used to work for the “other” school in Los Angeles, Coach John Wooden (pictured left) is one of