Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 31st, 2104

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @kcsportsmgmt @wchoops @crawssportsbiz

Today please allow me a little local flavor, in my home state. Crawford's sports business person of the year for 2014 is Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Portland Trail Blazers.

McGowan is innovative, thinks of the fan experience in the highest regard and communicates greatly with his customers. At 40 years of age, his future is unlimited, whether it be in Portland, or another great sports area. Congrats to Chris McGowan, Crawford's sports business person of the year for 2014.

more of Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 30th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @kcsportsmgmt @wchoops

As of today, on the secondary market 2015 Rose Bowl tickets are selling for right around $215.00. That is a decrease from a week past, when prices were at around $275.00.

The $215.00 price is the lowest price in five years for a Rose Bowl ticket on the secondary market, which that price will more than likely go lower come game time.

more Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Crawford's Golf Daily, For December 28th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt @crawssportsbiz

PGA Tour---- Every Sunday, we will be pleased to give you Crawford's PGA Tour power rankings. This debut today is how I see the PGA Tour as we start 2015 in just less than a week. Of course power rankings are always controversial, subject to change, but hopefully entertaining.

If you are new to Crawford's power rankings, they are world famous and you can also follow professional and college basketball power rankings weekly at http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Here we go, first ever PGA Tour and we always do things in 9s, out of respect for the awesome game of golf.

1. Bubba Watson
2. Jordan Spieth
3. Rory
4. Adam Scott
5. Rickie Fowler
6. Billy Horschel
8. Justin Rose
9. Jimmy Walker



Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 28th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @kcsportsmgmt @wchoops

Michigan has become the second state to pass legislation to prevent student/athletes from unionizing at public universities. Ohio was the first.

This legislation comes on the heels of a vote last April by the Northwestern football players to possibly unionize. Of course, Northwestern is a private university.

more of Gregory's blogs---- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com (covering all levels of college and pro basketball)

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 27th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt

In April of 2014, Northwestern Mutual agreed to a six year deal to become the presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl. It is estimated that Northwest Mutual will be paying close to $26 million per year, for the extent of the contract.

Of course with so much exposure for the Rose Bowl this year, the deal could pay off big time for Northwestern Mutual, who has 350 offices spread throughout the United States.

more of Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Friday, December 26, 2014

Crawford's Golf Daily, For December 26th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford----COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management---- on twitter @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt @crawssportsbiz

Golf Majors----Pretty simple question for all you great readers. These guys are due to win a major, do you think they will 2015? Please comment in section below.

Tiger Woods
Billy Horschel
Rickie Fowler
Jimmy Walker
Jordan Spieth

more of Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 26th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @wchoops @crawssportsbiz @kcsportsmgmt

The Lakers and the Chicago Bulls still have star power on TV. Their game last night on TNT, was highest rated Christmas night game ever, even though Kobe Bryant did not play for the Lakers.

more Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 25th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management-- on twitter @wchoops @crawssportsbiz and kcsportsmgmt

If you are a New York Knicks fan,  of which there are many, you have paid a lot over the years to see a bad team for the most part.

Courtside season price for ticket in 1996---- $41,000

Courtside season price for ticket in 2014-----$155,000

more of Gregory's blogs---- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 21st, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twtter @crawssportsbiz @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt

ESPN has a 12 year deal to broadcast the College Football Playoff, starting in 2015, which they paid close to $7.3 billion to acquire.

So, they have secured 15 official sponsors for this year's coverage. The goal obviously down the road is to make a sponsorship for these games, as valuable as a Super Bowl ad. Probably will not happen, but the landscape constantly changes in the sports business arena.

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Saturday, December 20, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 20th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @kcsportsmgmt @wchoops

Perhaps Florida State fans do not like traveling across country and Oregon fans are saving their money for a possible national championship game, but 2015 Rose Bowl tickets are selling on the secondary market for much less than the 2014 game and attendance will be down from the 2014 game almost certainly.

more Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

Friday, December 19, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 19th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @kcsportsmgmt @crawssportsbiz @wchoops

In 1987, Miami University became the first university in the country to sign an exclusive deal with a sports company for apparel and shoes. That company was Nike. In August of 2015 Miami's present contract with Nike is set to expire, in what could be an end to a 27 year partnership.

At present both Under Armour and Adidas have offers on the table to Miami, of which Nike has the opportunity to match.

more of Gregory's blogs---- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

email Gregory at crawfordssportsbiz@gmail.com

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 18th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford----COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt

We all know sports is a billion dollar business, of which a big part of that is college football. With that said, is Jim Harbaugh worth $8 million per year, if he becomes the new head coach of Michigan football?

He may be, he might not be. All Big Ten schools have plenty of money, but with Michigan selling out every game, are they overspending here?

more Gregory's blogs--- http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

email Gregory at crawfordssportsbiz@gmail.com

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 14th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford---COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @kcsportsmgmt @crawssportsbiz @wchoops

The most financially rich Conference, the Big Ten wants to add to its presence on the East Coast in a bigger way. At present the Conference is securing signage inside and outside of Madison Square Garden, in addition it announced recently that the Conference's basketball tournament will be held in the Garden in 2018.

The Big Ten is well run, its TV network is successful and it is in great financial shape, but continues outside of the box moves.

more of Gregory's blogs: http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

email Gregory at crawfordssportsbiz@gmail.com

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 7th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford ------- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz

Here is the bonus money which will be paid to the coaches who made the final four football playoff.

Saban--- $200,000
Helfrich---- $175,000
Meyer----- $150,000
Fisher----- $ 75,000

The average American worker makes $48,000 per year.

More Gregory's blogs: http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

email Gregory at crawfordssportsbiz@gmail.com

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Crawford's Sports Biz 59 Seconds, For December 6th, 2014

By Gregory Crawford--- COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management--- on twitter @crawssportsbiz @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt

Will this new football league gain traction? The Experimental Football League (FXFL) just completed their first ever six week season. The games were shown on ESPS3 and the league has also gained a big national sponsor in NIVEA Men.

For the record, 5 percent of the players in the FXFL became members of active NFL rosters or practice squads. Bottom line here, football is as popular as ever.

Gregory's other blogs: http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com

email Gregory at crawfordssportsbiz@gmail.com