The Future Is On-Demand: In-seat Mobile Ordering At Sporting Events
We live in a world where on-demand is everything to the consumer. This idea has lead to the emergence of mobile platforms for in-seat ordering in sports venues. Technology now exists that allows fans at any college sports game to order food from their seat and have a concessions professional bring it to them. Soon we […]
Collegiate eSports: A New Kind of Student-Athlete
Collegiate eSports has slowly been implemented among universities across the country. With recent reports of the industry growing rapidly, there is no doubt that we will see an explosion of newly created eSports varsity programs within the coming years. According to a 2017 PRNewswire article, the eSports market is projected to generate $696 million by […]
Understanding The Trust Fund Proposal For Compensating Student Athletes
With the massive business college athletics has become and recent court decisions, we are soon likely to be entering the era of paying student-athletes. However, the questions of how to rightfully compensate student-athletes while still maintaining their amateur status provides one logical solution; the trust fund plan. The trust fund plan is simple. The NCAA will […]
To Recruit The Best, Build The Best: A Look At Luxury Residence Halls
The arms race for recruiting top talent has evolved from just athletic success on the playing field. Facilities have become a strong selling point for athletic programs, as universities are creating residence halls that are able to house full teams of student athletes. According to a 2016 TheNews&Reporter article, here are just a few universities […]
RFID Technology: Enhancing The Fan Experience in Sports
The times when sports fans waited in long lines for entry and timed their snack or bathroom runs between commercial breaks are coming to a close. A new wearable data-collection technology, already being implemented in venues countrywide, is positioned to revolutionize the in-person fan experience. Radio-Frequency Identification, or RFID, is a wearable technology that holds […]