Category Archives: Text messages

Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

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Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is interesting to see the rise of the new services aimed at helping universities monitor the tweeting activities of their athletes.  When you look around at the process involved, you can imagine how difficult it is to have to … finish reading Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

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High School social media policies taking higher profile

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is a common occurrence when professional athletes pop-off and stay dumb things on FB, Twitter, email and texts.   But it is even more difficult to police younger children who may not be quiet as aware of the ultimate repurcussions … finish reading High School social media policies taking higher profile

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Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jenn Sturger had been quiet.  There had been no news for a long time but maybe now she was waiting for the sports lull after the Final Four and the Masters and after all the baseball openers have occurred and … finish reading Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

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Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two massage therapists who say the New York Jets blacklisted them for objecting to randy text messages from former quarterback Brett Favre are overplaying their ties to the team, the Jets say in court documents according to this AP report.  … finish reading Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

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SMU on probation for text messages

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA on Thursday accepted SMU’s self-imposed two years of probation and recruiting restrictions for the men’s basketball team after staff sent approximately 100 impermissible text messages to the parents of at least seven prospects according to this AP report. … finish reading SMU on probation for text messages

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Northeastern suspends hockey coaches

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Northeastern suspended men’s hockey coach Greg Cronin and assistant Albie O’Connell indefinitely amid possible NCAA recruiting violations according to an AP report. Northeastern uncovered potential violations involving “telephone and text message legislation … during the course of routine internal compliance … finish reading Northeastern suspends hockey coaches

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PGA Tour wakes up, allows cell phones at tournaments

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Okay, raise your hands.  How many of you have snuck a cell phone, smartphone or PDA into a PGA Tour event?  Or US Open?  Or PGA Championship? Now obviously I don’t think any of us have problems throwing people off … finish reading PGA Tour wakes up, allows cell phones at tournaments

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Top 11 for 2011: Social Media policies and regulations

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As players all over the world continue to get themselves in trouble on Facebook and Twitter we will see a proliferation and expansion of Social Media policies and regulations.   Over the next year we believe that most organizations will adopt … finish reading Top 11 for 2011: Social Media policies and regulations

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NFL Statement on Favre

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Roy Kessel

“In reviewing the matter, the sole focus was on whether there was a violation of league policies regarding conduct in the workplace. NFL policies do not extend to private conduct or make judgments about the appropriateness of personal relationships, except … finish reading NFL Statement on Favre

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What is Goodell waiting for in Favre case?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Commissioner Roger Goodell said again that he is close to reaching a resolution on the Favre saga.  It is hard to imagine what other information Goodell could be waiting for in order to rule.  Goodell says that he is trying … finish reading What is Goodell waiting for in Favre case?

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Favre decision will come soon

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Jenn Sturger may get her Christmas wish after all:  A punishment for Brett Favre. Now that Favre’s streak has ended, it is likely that the league will take action fairly quickly.  The NFL did not want to be the reason … finish reading Favre decision will come soon

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Mets’ Francisco Rodriguez enters plea bargain

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Closer Francisco Rodriguez’s legal saga, stemming from an assault on his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field in August, is expected to be completed on Friday at Queens Criminal Court. Rodriguez is expected to enter a plea bargain that will allow … finish reading Mets’ Francisco Rodriguez enters plea bargain

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WTL: Favre/Sterger payments: Blackmail or settlement

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

One of the themes that seems to be invading questionable behavior surrounding sports is the payment of funds from the “celebrity” to the “victim”.    The term victim does not always truly apply because in many cases both parties are willing … finish reading WTL: Favre/Sterger payments: Blackmail or settlement

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NFL looks into Favre phone records

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The NFL is taking a close look at the records from the Brett Favre Jenn Sterger communications.  The forensic analysis will allow the league to determine exactly what Favre sent to Sterger.  So this means that Favre is not off … finish reading NFL looks into Favre phone records

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Favre admits voicemail, denies photos

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The latest report coming out in the Brett Favre sage was released today as Fox Sports reported this morning that Favre acknowledged leaving voicemails but denied leaving lewd photos.  Jenn Sterger’s representatives have indicated that she is considering speaking to … finish reading Favre admits voicemail, denies photos

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Goodell: Favre focus on workplace conduct

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Roy Kessel

According to Commissioner Roger Goodell, the focus of the Brett Favre investigation is on workplace conduct.  We will see how that standard applies because it does not appear that there has been any rulings relating to workplace conduct. The overwhelming … finish reading Goodell: Favre focus on workplace conduct

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Jenn Sturger hires lawyers

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In an expected move, Jenn Sturger has hired lawyers as she tries to determine what course of action to take in response to the rising Brett Favre “text-gate” fiasco.  While Favre would not talk about his meeting with NFL security … finish reading Jenn Sturger hires lawyers

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Favre meets with NFL security

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Brett Favre met with NFL security today.  While details are not yet available, you can be sure that the information from the meeting will slowly leak out.  It will be interesting to see how quickly the details become available and how … finish reading Favre meets with NFL security

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Wrangler pulls Favre ads

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

According to CNBC’s Darrell Rovell, Wrangler has pulled the Brett Favre ads from its major media placements on NFL games even though the ads still appear on their website. The decision could be influenced by the fact that the Jenn Sterger … finish reading Wrangler pulls Favre ads

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