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All About Me My name is Ryana Garner. I am from the small town of King and Queen County, VA. I am 22 and currently a senior studying sport management. Sports have always been my biggest passion. I was first… Continue Reading →
By: Ryana Garner The blog posts located in the sports journal tab, were not just assignments. It was step towards expanding my knowledge of Stategic communications within sport. Through this class, I have learned so much from creating blog posts… Continue Reading →
By: Ryana Garner When you think of football, your first thoughts go towards the players and their playing abilities. Often times, we do not think about the hard working people who are behind the scenes of production and other aspects… Continue Reading →
By: Ryana Garner The Black Lives Matter movement has left a impactful mark on, not only society, but sports as well. During this time, many athletes stepped up to the plate and knocked social activism out the park. There were… Continue Reading →
By: Ryana Garner A Championship Dream Turned Nightmare November 19th, 2004, was supposed to just be another NBA finals game, but it became one of the most infamous nights in sports history. The story of Malice at the Palace is… Continue Reading →
Building connections within the sports industry is key to learning and growing within the field. I had the awesome opportunity to connect with Wendell Mitchem, who is the head of Video Coordination for ODU’s football team. I learn about his… Continue Reading →
South Carolina vs. Oklahoma — March 8, 2025, Bon Secours Wellness ArenaFinal Score: South Carolina 93, Oklahoma 75 By Ryana Garner GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two teams with explosive energy collided in the SEC semifinals, but it was South Carolina’s Dominance… Continue Reading →
Sports media is a rapidly growing industry. With social media and streaming platforms becoming so prevalent, it has really changed the sports communication landscape. When I was younger the main source of finding out the score of a game or… Continue Reading →
Persona: Sports Management Major Content Creator Social media personas are what help create good media. It highlights your personality, and it creates a bond between you and your audience. Once they get too familiar with your persona, they will be… Continue Reading →
Mr. Wendell Mitchem After many emails, I finally landed on the perfect Sports PenPal. I chose Wendell Mitchem, whom I volunteered for last semester for a SMGT class assignment. I knew he would be an amazing fit because when I… Continue Reading →
