In the NIL era, college athletes are not just playing the game; they are living it online, where every moment is watched, judged, and remembered. “The game ends. The pressure does not.”Division I athlete, mid-major basketball program The game ends, but the moment does not. The buzzer sounds, and the crowd slowly fades into the…
From the 757 to the Super Bowl: Inside the Life of an Eagles Vice President
For my Don’t Be the Weakest LinkedIn assignment, I got the chance to interview Chuck Walls, Vice President of Player Engagement for the Philadelphia Eagles, and it honestly changed how I see careers in sports. Instead of a paper, I turned the interview into an infographic to make it more engaging and easier to follow….
Seth Trimble in a Thriller, UNC shuts down Duke Rivalry in the final seconds
Oh, what a night! College basketball fans witnessed another unforgettable moment in the rivalry between the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team and the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team on February 7, 2026. With the game tied in the final seconds at Chapel Hill, the unthinkable happened: UNC guard Seth Trimble hit a…
Sport Professional Penpal: Building a Connection in the NFL
Charles Walls, Vice President of Player Personnel For my Sport Professional Penpal assignment, I wanted to connect with someone who works directly in player personnel and talent evaluation. As a graduate student in communications and a passionate Philadelphia Eagles fan, I have always been interested in how teams are built, especially how scouting, drafting, and…
Sports Media Diet
The Green Pulse: My Sport Media Diet Over the past decade, the sports communication environment has changed dramatically, and my sports media “diet” reflects that evolution. Today, I consume sports through a mix of television, mobile apps, and digital platforms. I regularly watch First Take on ESPN for debate and analysis Steve A (lots of…
Blog #1 How my passion for sports began.
My passion for sports began when I started playing softball at the age of nine and continued throughout high school. During my athletic career, I was selected to the All-Star team three years in a row and primarily played shortstop and pitched. In my senior year, I expanded my athletic involvement by participating in track…
One Girl, three Teams!
The Green Pulse: Girl Edition @the.green.pulse8 To be honest, I am not naturally drawn to social media. I prefer being at the game, feeling the energy in the stadium, and reacting in real time rather than posting about it. But this project challenged me to step outside of that comfort zone and create something intentional….