The National Football League opened its 2016-17 season on Sept. 8. On and off the field, the league touches a wide variety of newsworthy issues. George Washington University faculty can talk about money, management and muscle issues linked to the gridiron. Several GW experts also can discuss the high rates of concussions reported in the NFL.
GW’s Flash Studio can accommodate live, remote or taped television and radio interviews.
Lisa Delpy Neirotti, associate professor of sport management, is an expert on large-scale sporting events, including the Super Bowl, World Cup and Olympic Games. She can discuss the economics, including local tourism, stadium finance and merchandising, of NFL stadiums and games as well as the Super Bowl.
James B. Wade, the Avram S. Tucker Endowed Professor in Strategy and Leadership, is an expert in leadership and management. He is a co-author of a study on racial disparities in NFL coach hiring and promotions, finding the NFL’s Rooney Rule is not effective.
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