The Power of Social Media: The Jeremy Lin Story

This is an article I wrote for SocialKaty, LLC.  Check out this article and more social media news here.

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Believe it or not, there was a time in America when the words “Twitter” and “Facebook” had absolutely no meaning. A time when it took an athlete years to become a household name and decades to become an international superstar. A time when big names were made over time – not over night.
In the world of professional sports, social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter have forever changed the way sports fans watch and engage with their favorite sports teams and players. Whether it’s for the better or for the worse, social media has given the fans the power to write the headlines for the morning paper and the evening news.  With enough positive reinforcement throughout the online world, a few right moves can land you in international glory.

Jeremy Lin Turns Social Media Sports Star

In the span of about ten days, Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks went from an unknown and overlooked bench warmer to an international sensation.  For a star-studded team who was failing to please one of the NBA’s largest markets, Lin is currently the most intriguing story in the impact of social media in sports.

Where To Live in Chicago: Wrigleyville

As most of you know, I recently moved in Chicago in order to pursue a dream of comedy.  Before moving here, I had absolutelt no iea where I wanted to live or what neighborhoods best fit my liking.

Chicago Apartment Finders is starting a series of blogs that highlight Chicago neighborhoods and give a bit more insight than just word of mouth.  The first entry is “Where To Live In Chicago: Wrigleyville“.

Bachelor’s Degree: Episode Three [VIDEO]

After a tip on how to recycle while living the bachelor lifestyle, here is another one used on a daily basis.

Bachelor’s Degree: Episode One [VIDEO]

Ever wonder what happens to guys after they leave college?  Well, for the most part, not a lot changes.

Kansas Football: THE GRIDIRON Episode Two

After the debut of this year’s first Gridiron episode, KU Athletics has released the second episode from KU training camp.

Devin Holland Lays Wood to Danny Woodhead’s Head… What? [Video]

Usually laying wood has an alternate meaning but I thought I could use it cleverly in the title.  Simply put, Patriot’s wide receiver Danny Woodhead gets his bell rung.  Hard.

Georgetown Basketball Team Brawls In China [Video]

Well, it looks like Georgetown may catch a little heat after clearing the benches in China.

I Could Watch This All Day…

Who doesn’t love Jack Black?  Here is a little treat to get you through this Tuesday.

Kansas Football: THE GRIDIRON Episode One

As we all want to leave the bad taste of the 2010-2011 Kansas football season behind us, the KU Athletics Department is bringing back a familiar show from last season.

Picture(s) Of The Day: Come At Me, Bro! [PICS]

As one of Kansas City’s and K-Swiss’s new favorite saying, “Come at me, Bro”, keeps snowballing into a household saying, it keeps getting easier and easier to apply it to everyday situations.