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ITL Notebook: July 29
Rep Rumblings: A few comments on the direction of the Miami investigation plus notes on the early stages of recruiting are part of today's report. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: July 28
Agent changes: Thirteen players have made changes in representation since June 21. We've got them all in today's report. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: July 27
The experts speak: We continue our weekly series as we ask a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists. They include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco), Clif Marshall (Ignition) and Travelle Gaines (Performance Gaines). Today's question: What is the single biggest training falsehood athletes at major colleges arrive with that you must overcome in combine training? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by Georgia Training Alliance.
Prospect report/Nebraska: The end of the story in Lincoln isn't Prince; there are several 'Huskers worth checking out. We run them down in today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: July 26
Rep Rumblings: The phone is hot and must be put down. Great time to post today's report, which is a little short on details (but still interesting). It's brought to you by The Dingman Group.
ITL Notebook: July 23
Rep Rumblings: We still have nothing conclusive on the investigations across the nation, but we do have the latest buzz in today's report. It's brought to you by Braman Insurance.
ITL Notebook: July 22
Rep Rumblings: Here's the latest we've heard about the various investigations going on; it's all in today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: July 21
Rep Rumblings: We've got one UNC player who seems clear and one who may not be (plus more, of course) in today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: July 20
Rep Rumblings: Still no specifics, but the noose draws tighter and we get slowly more detailed as we address the various investigations going on in today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: July 19
Rep Rumblings: We have a retraction of a previous report, plus the latest we've heard on the brewing eligibility situation at a handful of bigger schools (things are still very sketchy) in today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: July 16
Rep Rumblings: At this point, you've already read ESPN's report on the NCAA's look under the hood in Chapel Hill. We have a little bit to add to it in today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: July 15
Prospect report/Iowa: After a bumper crop of NFL hopefuls last year, the Hawkeyes are back with a number of new prospects. Check them out in today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: July 14
Prospect report/Louisiana-Lafayette: We check out the Ragin' Cajuns in today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: July 13
Prospect report/Michigan St.: As we madly try to play catch-up on our reports, the Spartans go under the 'scope in today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: July 12
The experts speak: We continue our weekly series as we ask a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists. They include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco), Clif Marshall (Ignition) and Travelle Gaines (Performance Gaines). Today's question: What is the single biggest deficiency athletes at major colleges arrive with that you must overcome in combine training? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
Prospect report/Wisconsin: There are a lot of seniors worth following in Madison. Check them out in today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: July 9
Rep Rumblings: The possible demise of a highly touted agency and other notes are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: July 8
Rep Rumblings: We take a look around the world of football in today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: July 7
Rep Rumblings: We go up and down the East Coast with the latest whispers in today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: July 6
Prospect report/Idaho: The Vandals have some interesting talent in their senior class. Take a look at what they have to offer in today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
Rep Rumblings: We check out the latest rumors from the recruiting world in today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: July 5
The experts speak: We continue our weekly series as we ask a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists. They include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco), Clif Marshall (Ignition) and Travelle Gaines (Performance Gaines). Today's question: Let’s say the combine ends March 2, and didn’t go well for a client. How late must his pro day be to be able to accomplish real remedial work? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: July 2
Rep Rumblings: The latest on agency changes among '10 draftees, plus recruiting notes on some top defensive linemen (Jerrell Powe, Cameron Heyward) in the 2011 NFL draft are part of today's report. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: July 1
Prospect report/LSU: Baton Rouge isn't a cauldron brimming with hot senior NFL talent this year, but there are still plenty of players worth watching. Check them out in today's report. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
The experts speak: We continue our weekly series as we ask a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists. They include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco), Clif Marshall (Ignition) and Travelle Gaines (Performance Gaines). Today's question: Other than running 40 yards, what single drill (or part of a drill, i.e., 10-yard or 20-yard) measures athleticism and explosiveness best? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: June 30
Rep Rumblings: Some interesting agency notes are part of today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 29
Rep Rumblings: The latest news from early summer recruiting is part of today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: June 28
Rep Rumblings: A couple of top college players with family connections have come to light and we've got them in today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: June 25
Rep Rumblings: The plot thickens at North Carolina -- plus other things we've heard -- are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: June 24
Rep Rumblings: We have notes on the supplemental draft and more in today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: June 23
Agent changes: There have been 27 agent changes in the last month and we've got them all here. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: June 22
Rep Rumblings: We go inside the hiring process for the new executive director of the Shrine Game (plus more) in today's report. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 21
Prospect report/Central Michigan: We take a look at the Chips, who have a pretty good linebacker and a couple other players of interest, in today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
The experts speak: We continue our weekly series as we ask a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists. They include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco), Clif Marshall (Ignition) and Travelle Gaines (Performance Gaines). Today's question: What is the most important aspect of training a veteran in the offseason? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 19
Rep Rumblings: We've got more recruiting news on some of the biggest names in the 2011 NFL Draft in today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: June 17
Rep Rumblings: If you're recruiting North Carolina, you'll probably want to read today's report as we run down what we've learned about a central figure amidst some talented Tarheels. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: June 16
Prospect report/Northern Illinois: We take a quick look at the limited number of NIU players scouts will be checking out in today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: June 15
Rep Rumblings: A West Coast agency has come up with a new way of recruiting that is innovative and unusual. Check it out in today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: June 14
Prospect report/North Carolina: Butch Davis has quite an assortment of talented players in Chapel Hill this year; we take a look at the top seniors in today's report. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
The experts speak: We introduce a new segment this week as we pose a key combine training-related question to our panel of clients and top fitness specialists, which include Elias Karras (EFT Performance), Eric Lougas (Elite Performance Training), Tony Villani (XPE Sports Performance), Brian Martin (TEST Football Academy), Scott Pucek (Athletes Performance/Frisco) and Clif Marshall (Ignition). Today's question: In general, is a full workout at the combine a good idea, or is it better to wait until pro day? To see what players they trained for the 2010 NFL combine, click here. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 12
Rep Rumblings: It's only early summer, but the buzz is getting stronger across the recruiting landscape. Find out what we're hearing in today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: June 10
Rep Rumblings: More interesting developments across the world of college and pro football are part of today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 9
Rep Rumblings: More whispers from around pro and college football, and what they mean, are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: June 8
Rep Rumblings: Rumors, key relationships, and other ramblings are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: June 7
Rep Rumblings: The latest buzz from around the college and football world is part of today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: June 4
Rep Rumblings: Notes on a major ITL event this weekend, plus catching up on various post-draft items, are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: June 3
Rep Rumblings: Notes on another company seeking to help top seniors make their best decisions regarding their pro careers plus the latest from the East Coast recruiting wars (and much more) are part of today's report. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: June 2
Rep Rumblings: Notes on the pursuit of a big-name Patriot and more are part of today's report. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: June 1
Termination rate by position: For today’s report, we decided to take a look and see if certain positions were more volatile when it comes to agent terminations. We compiled the total terminations since 2003 (since we’ve been compiling them) and compared them, by position, to the positional percentage of total players in the NFL (as of mid-January).
The results were interesting, with five positions leading the way with a greater percentage of terminations by position than the corresponding percentage of total NFL players by position. Find out which of your clients you need to be most careful with – compared to which ones are typically the most loyal -- here. It's brought to you by Georgia Training Alliance.
ITL Notebook: May 31
Rep Rumblings: Happy Memorial Day! We get it started with a brief report on an agent change and assorted other news (with a focus on big-name coach representation). In related news, we've updated our list of Division I-A head coaches and their representation (our list is up to 60). Check it out here. It's brought to you by Elevee'.
ITL Notebook: May 28
Rep Rumblings: A veteran of the scouting world heads for the Great White North, and it's all in today's report. By the way, we've also got more college coaches and their histories with agents during their NFL playing days; it's all in our assistant coach-agent grid, which is newly updated. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: May 27
Rep Rumblings: We've got the new agency for Miami DT Jared Odrick plus other news and notes in today's report. While we're on the subject, we've also got a breakdown of first-rounders in the NFL by representation here, sorted by value points. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: May 26
Rep Rumblings: With the offseason here, we have agent news and a look at the relationships that may dictate recruiting at one Big Ten school in today's report. It's brought to you by Bommarito Performance Systems.
ITL Notebook: May 25
Rep Rumblings: The latest on a 2010 first-round pick who's currently agent-less and more are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: May 24
Agent changes: A semi-quiet post-draft 30 days featured 15 agent changes. Check them out in today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: May 22
Rep Rumblings: We've got notes on a new agency with unexpected success in this year's draft and maybe why, plus more, in today's report.
ITL Notebook: May 20
Rep Rumblings: In what is becoming a theme, we have more news on who may have the ear of an enticing d-lineman who could be a part of the '11 draft in today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: May 19
Rep Rumblings: Notes on some of the top players in college football who may not wait more than three years to make the jump to the NFL are part of today's report, along with the new representation for a 2010 draftee. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: May 18
Non-NIC draftees since '03: We take a look at the listing of players who missed out on the combine but not the draft in today's report. We then sort the best agencies at getting those players drafted here (by value points) and here (by total draftees). It's all brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: May 17
Rep Rumblings: Post-draft agency news and the continuing winds of change for one draftee's management team are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Georgia Training Alliance.
ITL Notebook: May 15
Prospect report/UTEP: We take a look at the West Texas school, which has some impressive firepower on the offensive side of the fall, in today's report. It's brought to you by Elevee'.
ITL Notebook: May 13
Rep Rumblings: A few terminations and new landing spots are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: May 12
Total NIC snubs by draft since 2007: Getting invited to the combine is great, but it offers no guarantees, and training is expensive. Today, we take a look at the firms who've had the most struggles getting prospects from the Indianapolis list to the one in New York City. It's in today's grid. It's brought to you by The Dingman Group.
ITL Notebook: May 11
Two things: We catch you up on how agencies with combine invitees who weren't drafted did in today's grid (NOW CORRECTED). Then we catch you up with a brief report detailing hirings and firings news. It's brought to you by The Flight Group Professional Marketing Consultants.
ITL Notebook: May 10
Non-NIC draftees '10: We take a look at who did more with less this year, sorting the non-combine players who got the call by agency. It's here, and it's brought to you by Braman Insurance.
ITL Notebook: May 7
Rep Rumblings: A little sweeping up from the '10 draft and looking to a top player in the '11 are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Athletes Performance - Frisco.
ITL Notebook: May 6
Agency sort by NFL Draft value points, 2007-2010: There are many ways to rank the agencies; here's another one. There have been 149 agencies who've represented draftees since 2007, and just 39 of them have had at least one draftee for the last four years. See who they are (and much more) in today's grid. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: May 5
Rep Rumblings: A termination, some interesting jurisprudence, and details about an agent day this summer at a talent-rich school are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: May 4
First-rounders by agency by draft: We've compiled the first-rounders represented, by agency, since 2003, along with the total number of first-rounders each agency still reps in today's grid. We've also corrected the list of top trainers based on draftees this year, filling in several holes and making a couple procedural corrections. It's here. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: May 3
Rep Rumblings: With the draft over and the primary work of the season done, the wheels are turning around the football world. Check out what's happening in today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: May 1
Grading the all-star games: We take a look at how each of the all-star games did (as well as the juniors) in the draft in today's grid. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: April 29
Rep Rumblings: We take a step back from our dissection of the 2010 NFL Draft to round up a few notes from around the football world for today's report. And by the way, we had to fix a discrepancy in our trainers grid from Wednesday (now updated). It's all brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: April 28
Trainers sorted by value points and picks: We take a look at how the combine specialists performed in today's report. It's brought to you by Georgia Training Alliance.
ITL Notebook: April 27
Value points for complete 2010 draft: There were 79 firms who had players drafted last weekend; we've mapped out the totals here by value points. It's brought to you by Elevee'.
ITL Notebook: April 26
2010 NFL Draft, agencies by total draftees: We've got the grid it's here. nailing down the gross number of draftees by firm. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: April 25
2010 NFL Draft, pick by pick (complete): We've updated our grid with each pick, including agent, training facility used, all-star game and more. There are still a few holes, but we'll fill them in as we go. It's here, and it's brought to you by The Dingman Group.
ITL Notebook: April 23
Value points through three rounds: We got the totals started early in the race for which agency had the biggest draft, and it's here. Incidentally, if you're not sure what a draft pick value chart is, click here. It's brought to you by Mike Gough Pro Combine Training.
2010 NFL Draft, pick by pick (first through third rounds): We've updated our grid with each pick, including agent, training facility used, all-star game and more. It's here, and it's brought to you by The Dingman Group.
ITL Notebook: April 21
Rep Rumblings: Another termination or two are part of today's report, plus more of course. It's brought to you by The Flight Group Professional Marketing Consultants.
ITL Notebook: April 20
Agent changes: It was a mostly quiet last 30 days among players and their representatives, but not completely quiet. Check out the comings and goings in today's report. It's brought to you by Braman Insurance.
ITL Notebook: April 19
PW/T30 grid: We have our last update of the 2010 NFL Draft season here. It's brought to you by Athletes Performance - Frisco.
Rep Rumblings: Just three days before the draft kicks off, there are a few things worth pondering in today's report. It's brought to you by XPE Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: April 17
Rep Rumblings: We've got more news you can use in today's report. It's brought to you by Sunset Glass Tinting.
ITL Notebook: April 15
A look at the CFL: One question we always get is, what about the CFL? For players who don't get drafted next weekend, it may be a viable question. With that in mind, we took a look at last year's rosters and broke it down by position, taking a look at which ones most commonly featured 'imports.' Our annotated grid is today's report. It's brought to you by Ignition.
ITL Notebook: April 14
Rep Rumblings: 'Agent days' are starting to pick up steam at some of the major schools in college football; we touch on one at a school expected to be loaded with talent for the 2011 NFL Draft -- plus much more, of course -- in today's report. It's brought to you by Video Champ.
ITL Notebook: April 13
Rep Rumblings: Sweeping up from last week's pro day in Arlington as well as a couple notes from around the world of recruiting are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Wellness Performance Institute (WPI).
Prospect Report/Colorado St.: Despite a lackluster 2009 season, the Rams have several players who, with a nice 2010 season, could populate the later rounds next spring. Find out who they are in today's report. It's brought to you by 310 Sports Marketing.
ITL Notebook: April 12
Prospect Report/Tulsa: We turn to Conference USA for our newest report and take a look at a couple of interesting possibilities in today's report. It's brought to you by NexCen Franchising.
ITL Notebook: April 9
Rep Rumblings: With less than two weeks until the 2010 NFL Draft, we look to 2011 in today's report. It's brought to you by EFT Sports Performance.
ITL Notebook: April 8
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PW/T30 grid: After a week without an update, we had a lot of catching up to do, and now it's done. Check out the latest here. It's brought to you by Georgia Training Alliance.
ITL Notebook: April 7
Rep Rumblings: Notes on, potentially, one of the top QBs in the 2011 NFL draft, plus more from around the football world, are part of today's report. It's brought to you by Elevee'.
ITL Notebook: April 6
Best spots for UFAs: One question we always get is, 'What if my guy doesn't get drafted?' Well, for starters, know how to find the best offers when the camp calls start rolling in Sunday afternoon.
To that end, we've broken down the league's rosters, team by team, to identify where each team likes to 'bargain shop.' Find out what position each team likes to fill at low cost in today's report. It's brought to you by The Dingman Group.
ITL Notebook: April 5
Agent changes since '05: We've updated our listing of all veteran agent changes, sorted by agency, since 2005, adding in those since we last compiled them (in March '09). Check them out here. It's brought to you by Elite Performance Training.
ITL Notebook: April 3
Rep Rumblings: We firm up our latest special discount for ITL clients and also take a spin around the football world in today's report. It's brought to you by Mike Gough Pro Combine Training.
ITL Notebook: April 2
PW/T30 grid: We have dozens of new workouts and visits in. Check them out here. It's brought to you by Braman Insurance.
ITL Notebook: April 1
Rep Rumblings: For the first day of April, there's an awful lot of blood in the water left over from draft prospects sacking their representation. The latest names are in today's report. It's brought to you by Athletes Performance.
We're listening: One recurring criticism of the site is that it's a little hard to navigate. Toward remedying that, we have created a grid to inventory our Prospect Reports (below) and our various grids compiled since January detailing agent changes, league composition, client lists and the like (at bottom). We hope you find this makes the site easier to use and a little more handy for quick reference.
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