Scholars of the Game
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWith sports, every fan thinks they’re an expert!
But with the law, everyone knows they’re just a rookie.
Let us help you become students of the LAW and scholars of the GAME! Two law students explore the legal moves that impact our favorite teams and players.
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Episodes
5 Most Unique Contracts in Sports
November 26, 2018 01:20 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBWe will examine the 5 most unique contracts in sports. Now these are not the biggest contracts or even craziest contracts. We have highlighted and chosen each of these 5 contracts for specific reasons that we address in the show. Please share your opinion with us. We want to know which ones you agree with and disagree with. Please tweet us with your rankings @ScholarsOTG.
Coaching Buyouts
November 21, 2018 21:07 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWe will examine what happens when a loses their job. A specific look into the current situation of Les Miles after he forfeited 5.5 million dollars to get back into the world of coaching. It is important to contract for exactly what you want as that is the only thing that will protect you down the road.
Insider Trading
November 21, 2018 20:35 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis episode explores insider trading. We start out with a basic definition and then compare the insider trading examples of Phil Mickelson and Mychal Kendricks.
Scholars of the Game
November 19, 2018 06:17Show introduction and Fiduciary Duties of Lawyers in the World of Sports
November 19, 2018 06:05 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, the hosts, Brian Scroggins and Taylor Oldham explain who they are and what this podcast is. The goal of this podcast explore the relationship between sports and the law. Why some of our teams make some of the moves they do and what are the legal implications? This episode will then briefly explore the fiduciary duties that lawyers owe their clients. Sports agents have a special duty to the players they represent that go beyond the field.