Lance on the attack; oversigning debate; Breaking into the Sports Law field
June 2, 2011
Armstrong news
It is often said that "the best defense is a good offense" and if that is the case, Lance Armstong and his legal representatives are on the attack. Lance Armstrong's lawyers are demanding an apology from '60 Minutes' for reporting that Armstrong tested positive for EPO in 2001. Attorneys John Keker and Elliot Peters sent a letter to CBS News chairman Jeffrey Fager blasting the show for its reporting on the matter.
CBS subsequently released a statement saying that the network "stands by its story as truthful, accurate and fair".
In related news, the director of the Swiss anti-doping laboratory told federal authorities last year that Armstong's tests in 2001 were "suspicious" and "consistent with EPO use".
How a second year law student broke into the Sports Law field
SLT missed this one a while back, but it is worth noting for those law students looking to gain entry into the field of Sports Law. Second year Loyola (IL) Law School student Matthew Smith recently negotiated a two year deal worth between 5 and 5.5 million dollars a year for Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith. How did Matthew Smith break into the field at such a young age? Simple, he had solid connections. Lovie Smith happens to be Matthew Smith's father. So, it's the connections that matter. In fact, Lovie Smith released his veteran agent Frank Bauer, in order that Matthew Smith could negotiate the deal.
Armstrong news
It is often said that "the best defense is a good offense" and if that is the case, Lance Armstong and his legal representatives are on the attack. Lance Armstrong's lawyers are demanding an apology from '60 Minutes' for reporting that Armstrong tested positive for EPO in 2001. Attorneys John Keker and Elliot Peters sent a letter to CBS News chairman Jeffrey Fager blasting the show for its reporting on the matter.
CBS subsequently released a statement saying that the network "stands by its story as truthful, accurate and fair".
In related news, the director of the Swiss anti-doping laboratory told federal authorities last year that Armstong's tests in 2001 were "suspicious" and "consistent with EPO use".
SEC football coaches look to keep the competitive advantage of oversigning
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive is calling for "fundamental fairness" for recruits in an effort to stop the popular SEC practice of oversigning. However, all twelve SEC football coaches voted against the proposal to limit the number of recruits that can be signed.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive is calling for "fundamental fairness" for recruits in an effort to stop the popular SEC practice of oversigning. However, all twelve SEC football coaches voted against the proposal to limit the number of recruits that can be signed.
How a second year law student broke into the Sports Law field
SLT missed this one a while back, but it is worth noting for those law students looking to gain entry into the field of Sports Law. Second year Loyola (IL) Law School student Matthew Smith recently negotiated a two year deal worth between 5 and 5.5 million dollars a year for Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith. How did Matthew Smith break into the field at such a young age? Simple, he had solid connections. Lovie Smith happens to be Matthew Smith's father. So, it's the connections that matter. In fact, Lovie Smith released his veteran agent Frank Bauer, in order that Matthew Smith could negotiate the deal.
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