Evan Weiner
Professor Daniel A. Rascher, the University of San Francisco’s Director of Academic Programs, believes, “Evan Weiner understands the nexus between politics and the sports industry unlike anyone else. He is able to stir the pot and get at students' passions and emotions about sports, policy, regulation, and politics. His columns and articles are an invaluable resource for any course or program in sport management.
“In reality, he is probably the most provocative sports writer in the business today,” sums up Thomas P. Rosandich, Ph.D., President and CEO of the United States Sports Academy, which conferred its Distinguished Journalist Award on Mr. Weiner in 2003. “Evan writes on topics that no one else will dare to touch, and he writes them very well. The part that we find to be so exceptional here at the Academy is the amount of research that he does on each and every one of his articles.”
Cooper Union urban historian Fred Siegel opines, “Evan Weiner’s columns are essential public policy reading for those trying to make sense of what is happening with American cities.” The author of The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life and also a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute where he focuses on urban policy and politics, Professor Siegel wrote the introduction to the “Stadiums & Public Policy” chapter
Sheldon A. Saltman, former president of FOX Sports, recently remarked, “A bagel, cream cheese and an Evan Weiner column are my breakfast fare. Evan’s wit and cynicism give an offbeat perspective to the rigors of each day. For me, he’s a ‘must read.’"
Dear Mr. Weiner,
Over my many years in academia I have had the pleasure of listening to many guest speakers. Your recent presentation to our sport management students at Temple University was one of the very best I have heard.
Thank you for sharing not only your knowledge but also your passion for integrity in sport.
As a result of your excellent presentation our students are now better prepared to ask the tough questions they need to approach and succeed in their new careers.
Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to be with us and please return when your time allows. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of assistance to you in the future.
Sincerely,
Joe Goldblatt
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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Ken Reed - Evan Weiner is one of today's best sports journalists. He consistently produces high-quality interpretive and analytical journalism. He had this to say about the role of the sports media: “It's great to watch a game and report on it, but democracy deserves more than a box score when it comes to scrutinizing the business of sports." Ken's book - How We Can Save Sports: A Game Plan
Contact Evan at evanjweiner@gmail.com