Liz Habib, sports anchor at FOX 11 in Los Angeles dialed me up, "Have you seen the Carli Lloyd video? What do you and John think?" Hear my thoughts and the thoughts of other special teams staff and players throughout football that Liz consulted on whether or not Carli Lloyd has a shot at the NFL.

If you're a college athlete becoming draft eligible this year, you'll likely be receiving messages of every kind - DMs, snail mail, voicemail - in the coming weeks and months from agents looking to represent you. How do you distinguish what makes them the right choice for you? Here's my Five Questions to Ask a Sports Agent.

This week I offer my opinion on the NCAA's new regulations for basketball agents, which many are dubbing the "Rich Paul Rule."

I'm joined by former American Football Coaches Wives Association president Kristi Maloney. Kristi explains how she became involved, all that she's gained from the experience, and why other coaches' wives should join. I've personally really enjoyed being a member of this organization and highly encourage all my coaches listening to recommend their wives get involved!

Learn more at www.afcwa.org

This week on the pod I continue my interview with UC Irvine Law student Tatum Wheeler for Ms. JD, an organization supporting women in the legal profession!

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 Former Utah Utes of the '90s Jimmy Bellamy (DL), Cedric Crawford (ATH), and Marnie Oliver, partner of the late Bronzell Miller (DE), join me to reflect on their relationship with my Mom and Dad while playing college football. They emphasize the role my Mom played as "Den Mom," compare how the college football players of today relate to their coach and his family, and announce a new initiative called Mother's Hands being launched next weekend in Salt Lake City.

Find Cedric @CedricRCrawford on Twitter, @MrMakeItGreat on Instagram and Facebook.

This week on the pod I'm interviewed by UC Irvine Law student Tatum Wheeler for Ms. JD, an organization supporting women in the legal profession!

Enroll in Sports Agent Academy:
http://bit.ly/SportsAgentAcademyPod
Enter STUDENT at checkout for $200 off the course!

Liz Mullen, who covers sports representation for Sports Business Journal, and Kristen Kuliga, Esq., principal and founder of K Sports & Entertainment, join my podcast to discuss why since 2017 the total number of women NFL agents has dropped by 17% and women agents w/ clients has dropped by 19%.

Read Liz's article:
http://bit.ly/LizSBJArticle

Last month the sports world lost a legendary figure and the Baxter's lost a treasured friend in Dick Tomey. As a tribute to Coach, I present our last phone call together in which he chronicled his career - all the highs and lows and anecdotes of every note. We miss you Dick. 

His book is available for purchase here: https://amzn.to/2WhvOWr

Usc Track Coach Carjay Lyles discusses How to Prepare for the Combine Events, How he Coaches Track Athletes, and Who are his biggest Success Stories.