16-Leg Parlay For $1.2M

PLUS Most Valuable Sports Franchises, SeatGeek Inks NIL Deals, 2024 College Football All-Americans,

December 13, 2024

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Welcome to Office Chair Sports! Your home for everything Sports & Biz! Today, we’re covering top news about:

  • Most Valuable Sports Franchises

  • SeatGeek Inks NIL Deals

  • 2024 College Football All-Americans

  • ESPN’s TGL Broadcast Team

  • 16-Leg Parlay For $1.2M

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Most Valuable Sports Franchises

Top 5 Most Valuable Teams:

1. Dallas Cowboys: $10.1B (first team ever over $10B)

2. Golden State Warriors: $8.8B

3. Los Angeles Rams: $7.6B

4. New York Yankees: $7.55B

5. New York Knicks: $7.5B

Key Takeaways:

- NFL dominates with 29 of 32 teams making the top 50

- Only seven soccer clubs made the list despite global appeal

- Average team value jumped 13% to $5.78B (up from $5.12B)

- Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw biggest growth (29%)

The landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade:

- In 2015, average team value was just $1.76B

- Ten years ago, only eight NFL teams made the top 50

- European soccer clubs held top three spots a decade ago

SeatGeek Inks NIL Deals

SeatGeek is leveraging the expanded College Football Playoff through NIL deals with players from teams hosting first-round games.

Key Players Involved:

  • C.J. Hicks (Ohio State linebacker)

  • CJ Allen (Georgia linebacker)

  • Michael Taaffe (Texas safety)

  • Beau Pribula (Penn State quarterback)

The Deal:

  • Players get custom discount codes offering fans up to 10% off tickets (max $25)

  • Athletes will promote codes on Instagram and TikTok

  • Deals facilitated by Learfield

Ticket demand is already high, with StubHub prices ranging from $103 (Penn State-SMU) to $775 (Notre Dame-Indiana) just days after the bracket announcement.

2024 College Football All-Americans

First Team Offense Standouts:

  • QB: Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) - Led Ducks to 13-0 record and CFP top seed

  • RB: Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) - 2,497 yards, 29 TDs, nearing Sanders' record

  • WR: Travis Hunter (Colorado) - Two-way star with 92 catches, 1,152 yards, 14 TDs

First Team Defense Leaders:

  • DE: Abdul Carter (Penn State) - Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

  • CB: Travis Hunter (Colorado) - Made team at both WR and CB

  • S: Caleb Downs (Ohio State) - Transfer star excelled in Buckeyes' secondary

Notable Specialists:

  • K: Collin Rogers (SMU) - Perfect 51/51 on PATs, 23/31 on FGs

  • AP: Tyler Warren (Penn State) - Versatile TE with 1,062 receiving yards, also ran and passed

ESPN’s TGL Broadcast Team

ESPN has unveiled its broadcast team for the new TGL golf league debuting January 7:

Primary Team:

  • Scott Van Pelt - Studio host from D.C.

  • Matt Barrie - Play-by-play at SoFi Center

  • Marty Smith - On-site reporter with player access

Additional Staff:

  • Roger Steele: In-venue host

  • Derrick Stafford: Referee (former NBA)

  • Mark Russell: Rules official (former PGA Tour)

  • Claire Rogers & Jahmai Webster: Digital correspondents

Van Pelt, who previously worked at Golf Channel, will handle pre-match, intermission, and post-match segments plus player interviews from his SportsCenter studio. Barrie, known for Masters and PGA Championship coverage, will call the action and interact with players about strategy. Smith gets unique access as the "on-field" reporter, including bench area coverage.

The league debuts January 7 at 9 PM ET on ESPN.

16-Leg Parlay For $1.2M 

SportsLine has released its Week 15 NFL parlay predictions, featuring some notable matchups and spreads:

Key Games Highlighted:

  • Packers (-2.5) vs. Seahawks (SNF)

  • Steelers vs. Eagles (-5.5)

  • Bills vs. Lions (-2.5)

  • Colts vs. Broncos (-4)

  • Ravens largest favorite (-16.5)

Featured Picks:

  • Chargers (-3) over Buccaneers

  • Broncos (-4) over Colts

Sportsline also simulated their 16-leg parlay that has a payout of over $1.2M dollars. The parlay combines:

  • SportsLine's model (24-10 on top picks this season)

  • Expert Larry Hartstein (92-62 streak)

  • Expert Sia Nejad (up 17 units in last 74 picks)

  • Expert Jimmie Kaylor (85-68-2 in last 155)

And you only need to bet $50. Their model particularly likes the Broncos, who've won three straight with rookie QB Bo Nix impressing, to cover at home after their bye week.

Internships 🙋

1. UTP Sports Business Internship - As a UTP Sports Photo Business Intern, you'll gain valuable insight into managing operations, sales, and customer service in a fast-paced event environment.

2. Fellow, Player Development Analytics - The Miami Marlins are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented individual for an Analytics Fellowship within the Player Development department. This position is designed for individuals with a strong understanding of modern baseball analytics and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights for coaches and players.

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5. Business Analyst Intern (Cincinatti Reds) - The Business Analyst intern will work with the analytics team to gather and analyze data to identify consumer trends and opportunities within our market.

Job Board 💰

1. Associate Director, Social Media & Creative Content (Baseball) - This role is responsible for the creation and distribution of engaging social media content, tracking issues and monitoring results with a focus on Vanderbilt Baseball.

2. Motion Graphic Designer - The Motion Graphic Designer is an integral part of the Creative Team for the University of Louisville Athletic Department. This position directs the creation of video production of motion graphics and design for in-game videoboard elements for all sports programs.

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4. Inside Sales Account Executive (Detroit Lions) - The Inside Sales Account Executive will play a key role in driving the growth of the Detroit Lions’ ticketing portfolio, focused on acquiring new consumer and corporate accounts for various ticket products.

5. Sports Data Analyst - Triple Crown Sports is seeking a dedicated Sports Data & Performance Science Analyst to join our team. This hybrid role blends lab/field analysis and data analytics, providing crucial insights to athletes, teams, and coaching staff for performance improvement and injury prevention.

Thanks for reading - see you soon!