Right around the beginning of every football season I always start to get the itch, the itch of wanting to know every single possible thing I can about the players in the NFL. I want to know where they grew up, where they played in college, what kind of player they are, what they ate for dinner on November 18, 1997.
For the last three years, I've finished in second place of every league. I don't know what it is, but I always do good enough to finish just a hair behind the winner. Basically, I never lose money, but I don't win anything so I did all that work and I have nothing to show for it- not even an empty bank account.
This year, I aim to change. I aim to be great. If I have to suffer through many hours of watching football, reading articles on football, thinking about football and playing football, then by god I'll do it... I'll take the pain. To show my dedication to the sport, this video shows it well...
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Can this product make me a millionaire?
No, but it made me a couple hundred bucks.
So for my part-time job I am a sports equipment salesman and until a few months ago I never thought of it as much of a job... Until now.
Easton hockey has been kind enough to reward anyone who sells a pair of their EQ4 skates.
The reward?
20 bucks cold hard cash for each pair you sell. As of late, I have sold 6 pairs, which, with my poor math skills, comes to around 120 dollars of easy money.
Why has this made my job so much better? It's easy, I want to make more money and when there's a client giving us added incentive it only sweetens the deal. The sell comes easy because I will do anything to make that extra money. Plus, I know everything there is to know about the skates so that's a lesson I can take with me into my schooling.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT.... It helps you sell anything to ANYONE.
So for my part-time job I am a sports equipment salesman and until a few months ago I never thought of it as much of a job... Until now.
Easton hockey has been kind enough to reward anyone who sells a pair of their EQ4 skates.
The reward?
20 bucks cold hard cash for each pair you sell. As of late, I have sold 6 pairs, which, with my poor math skills, comes to around 120 dollars of easy money.
Why has this made my job so much better? It's easy, I want to make more money and when there's a client giving us added incentive it only sweetens the deal. The sell comes easy because I will do anything to make that extra money. Plus, I know everything there is to know about the skates so that's a lesson I can take with me into my schooling.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT.... It helps you sell anything to ANYONE.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Ad That Changed My Life
So on this Monday night as I settle in to watch the Monday night game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, I can't help but remember just what it was that influenced me to join the program Creative Communications.
It all began in my senior year in high school when my teacher told me I should. That made me think about maybe doing it, but then Old Spice released a new campaign showing how male celebrities went from being somewhat nerds in high school to being the epitome of manliness.
Two notables from that campaign were LL Cool J and Brian Urlacher. It was Brian Urlacher who convinced me that a difference can be made through advertising because I actually began using the very product he was selling. It was powerful with its simplicity.
Of course, Brian Urlacher is a linebacker with the Chicago Bears, so tonight during the game, I owe my entire education and my future career to Brian Urlacher.
It all began in my senior year in high school when my teacher told me I should. That made me think about maybe doing it, but then Old Spice released a new campaign showing how male celebrities went from being somewhat nerds in high school to being the epitome of manliness.
Two notables from that campaign were LL Cool J and Brian Urlacher. It was Brian Urlacher who convinced me that a difference can be made through advertising because I actually began using the very product he was selling. It was powerful with its simplicity.
Of course, Brian Urlacher is a linebacker with the Chicago Bears, so tonight during the game, I owe my entire education and my future career to Brian Urlacher.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The dreaded iPad
It's been a long hibernation, but Jordan's Sparks On Sports is back! For my first post of the new era, I will be going off topic and will give my first impressions of the iPad.
For advertising class, each student was given an iPad to share with a classmate and I have spent one full week with it so far. Here are my pros and cons:
Pros: - Angry Birds
- Makes people jealous
- Makes me feel rich
Cons: - Angry Birds
- Have to spend money to get decent apps
- If it didn't have apps, there would be almost no use for it
I'd have to say that so far, Angry Birds has been the only app that I've made use of and it's been a real hit. Not only has it been a hit with me, but everyone in the household loves it as well. I now see why this game has become in international phenomenon and even has it's own level walk through videos Out of all the time I've spent playing it, I'm sure almost everyone else has spent just as much, if not more, time playing it as I have.
So what's my final verdict on the iPad? If you're anything like me and hate sharing one thing with four people, just make everyone buy they're own iPads. If they don't want to fork out the cash then too bad, they had their chance.
For advertising class, each student was given an iPad to share with a classmate and I have spent one full week with it so far. Here are my pros and cons:
Pros: - Angry Birds
- Makes people jealous
- Makes me feel rich
Cons: - Angry Birds
- Have to spend money to get decent apps
- If it didn't have apps, there would be almost no use for it
I'd have to say that so far, Angry Birds has been the only app that I've made use of and it's been a real hit. Not only has it been a hit with me, but everyone in the household loves it as well. I now see why this game has become in international phenomenon and even has it's own level walk through videos Out of all the time I've spent playing it, I'm sure almost everyone else has spent just as much, if not more, time playing it as I have.
So what's my final verdict on the iPad? If you're anything like me and hate sharing one thing with four people, just make everyone buy they're own iPads. If they don't want to fork out the cash then too bad, they had their chance.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Evolution of Life...or Just Video Games
As a young boy in the 1990's, of course I was exposed to tons of video games. One of my early favorites was the Mortal Kombat series. There was a strong storyline behind it and it always kept me coming back for more. I always wanted to go through the journey of defeating the lords of the OutWorld with a different character. Perhaps it was the awesome karate, or maybe it was the story behind the characters, or maybe it was just seeing Sonya Blade in a bikini top, but I was enthralled by this game.
Looking back on my experiences, there were other titles that rivaled the back story of Mortal Kombat. Some notables from my past include, Pokemon (which I still play to this day), Prince of Persia, Doom, Duke Nukem, Halo 1, Gears of War, and the list goes on.
One thing that I've noticed as the years have come along, the stories in video games have evolved, and maybe a little too much. When I think about the story of Mortal Kombat, I think about how the characters are very one-dimensional, and that's the way it stays. But nowadays, the characters in other games are becoming too complex. We are seeing glimpses of their entire personality and it is making the game too real. Sure, this is probably doing well with keeping the player's interest, but it is also allowing the player's to become more involved in the game, which is taking over their lives.
By having your own avatar on Xbox360 or having your own Mii on Wii, you may become more focused on living a better life through that alternate character, and not enough on your own life.
By having video games become to rich in character development, and by allowing people to create their own characters, this may be the beginning in a new level of social awkwardness. Children will only know how to interact with their friends through alternate realities. It's unhealthy. Sure, an imagination is healthy, but when your life is revolving around a game, it's sad.
I think that more video games should go back in time and revert to the old ways of Mortal Kombat or Pokemon. You can't really control what they do or how they act, but you are them, only for a little while.
Looking back on my experiences, there were other titles that rivaled the back story of Mortal Kombat. Some notables from my past include, Pokemon (which I still play to this day), Prince of Persia, Doom, Duke Nukem, Halo 1, Gears of War, and the list goes on.
One thing that I've noticed as the years have come along, the stories in video games have evolved, and maybe a little too much. When I think about the story of Mortal Kombat, I think about how the characters are very one-dimensional, and that's the way it stays. But nowadays, the characters in other games are becoming too complex. We are seeing glimpses of their entire personality and it is making the game too real. Sure, this is probably doing well with keeping the player's interest, but it is also allowing the player's to become more involved in the game, which is taking over their lives.
By having your own avatar on Xbox360 or having your own Mii on Wii, you may become more focused on living a better life through that alternate character, and not enough on your own life.
By having video games become to rich in character development, and by allowing people to create their own characters, this may be the beginning in a new level of social awkwardness. Children will only know how to interact with their friends through alternate realities. It's unhealthy. Sure, an imagination is healthy, but when your life is revolving around a game, it's sad.
I think that more video games should go back in time and revert to the old ways of Mortal Kombat or Pokemon. You can't really control what they do or how they act, but you are them, only for a little while.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Goon!
For those who aren't too familiar with the game of hockey, they may think it's just a bunch of overgrown men trying to hurt each other.
These people couldn't be more wrong. To excel at hockey, you need to be the strongest and fastest you possibly can. And to get control of the puck, you sometimes need to use your body to move the other player. On, at times there are a few rare "gems" who are allowed to play the game who clearly go onto the ice with the intent of injuring another player.
These guys have no judgment and only thrive on inflicting pain.
What I'd like to know is... how did this goon make it all the way to the NHL?
These people couldn't be more wrong. To excel at hockey, you need to be the strongest and fastest you possibly can. And to get control of the puck, you sometimes need to use your body to move the other player. On, at times there are a few rare "gems" who are allowed to play the game who clearly go onto the ice with the intent of injuring another player.
These guys have no judgment and only thrive on inflicting pain.
What I'd like to know is... how did this goon make it all the way to the NHL?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Possibly the most annoying song ever?
I'm all for national pride. I'll proudly say that I have caught the Olympic fever. I find myself watching figure skating and sitting on the edge of my seat in excitement. Then the best thing ever happens... Canada actually wins! But the problem is the programming that comes next, the dreaded montage. And of course there is only one song that will be played during those montages and that song is I Believe. This song will be stuck in your head for days and you won't even know half of the words. It's been haunting me for almost two weeks now. Enjoy....
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