Interviews

The creator of the Cedar State Instagram, Mason has managed to accumulate over 2,000 followers of the account while being a member of Penn State's ROTC program and continues to produce content for the account.

Starting out as a sports writer, Bill has created a new career covering the intricacies and complexities of sports business from WNBA merchandise to TV ratings to NFTs and contracts for The Athletic.

Jerry started a band on the West Coast, but that didn't pan out to stay the least. In a pivot, Jerry created Ebbets Field Flannels which specializes in handmade replica jerseys, jackets and hats of various sports as a way to keep the past alive.

Originally a fan of Michigan State, Aaron enrolled at MSU for his BS and went on to Indiana University to earn his MBA. In August of 2020, he joined the basketball apparel company 19nine, where he's also CEO.

A native of Philadelphia, Terry City didn't really think much of his career even through college. At Penn State, he was involved and enjoyed the perks of being a college student but it wasn't until after graduation that he realized he wanted to be in the entertainment. Since college, Terry's moved out to LA where he founded STEEL Titan with his wife, Cayman Grant and has become VP of Partnerships at Tumblr.

AJ was there to see it all during the skating boom of the early 2000's and after competing in various freestyle skating competitions, he created the skateboard academy to teach people the art of skateboarding.

Chris LOVES vintage apparel, no like to an absurd level. Based in London, NVL buys and sells vintage apparel, gives free appraisals via social media, and covers the NFL across the pond.

As one of the winningest lacrosse coaches in the history of Pennsylvania, Bill has coached some of the best players the game has ever seen and built a culture of teamwork at La Salle College High School.

Originally wanting to join Notre Dame, O.J. committed to Penn State after a visit from head coach Joe Paterno, who instilled discipline and hard work into O.J.'s life. After graduating, O.J. was drafted in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins where he became one of Hall of Famer Dan Marino's favorite targets.

A humble kid from Jersey, Jim has one of the wildest lives on the planet. The starting point guard at Boston College in the late 70s, Jim got wrapped up in the point-shaving scandal organized by mobsters in the 1978-79 season. After playing overseas for a few years, Jim created MIKE, an animated microphone who covers various sports topics. He also joined FIMBA and serves as Head of the USA region of FIMBA.

Born in Canada, Cayman Grant has quickly put together an impressive resume. She's an Emmy winner as director of ESPN's 30 for 30 "Playing for the Mob," which details the Boston College basketball point shaving scandal. Grant also contributed to "The Social Network" as an actress and "The Boy" as a producer.

Growing up in Chicago, Arshay Cooper had two paths: embrace the streets or perish. Instead, he embraced the sport of rowing in high school. Since his rowing days, Arshay has written two books, "Suga Water" and "A Most Beautiful Thing."

Since publication, "A Most Beautiful Thing" has become a documentary featuring NBA legends Dwayne Wade and Grant Hill as executive producers and narrated by Chicago rap icon Common.

With NBA All-Stars Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye as friends, Doug was exposed to the entertainment industry at an early age, which led to him creating his own agency. Notable athletes he represents include Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, Nick Young and Super Bowl champion Chris Godwin.

After dreams of a lengthy skateboarding career quickly evaporated due to injury, Mikey Taylor turned to investing as a way to build financial stability.

As a result, Mikey created Commune Capital, where he is now co-president, which invests in real estate and storage spaces in the Los Angeles area. Despite the fact he’s not a pro anymore, Mikey still holds skating in his heart.

While working as a freelance writer, Michael Weinreb has written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, The Athletic and The Ringer. He has also published several sports books.

As a legendary sportswriter, Lazenby has written over 60 nonfiction books, including biographies on NBA legends Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Jerry West.

An Illinois native, Rick Telander quickly latched on to sports during his childhood, becoming an All-Conference quarterback in high school.

After earning a football scholarship at Northwestern and getting cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, Rick went on to write numerous books and rose up the ranks of the Chicago Sun-Times, where he’s been
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