The Big 12 Conference’s seventh forum on the state of college athletics later this month is set to address the growth of esports on campuses. The meeting will be at The Statler Hotel in Dallas on May 23, and, of course, will be streamed live on Twitch. “When we began our Forum series, it was the […]
NEW YORK — Is esports actually a sport? It’s a question that has been debated by those in the mainstream — much to the annoyance and bemusement of the esports community that has built up an industry based upon competition, skill and engagement. Generally, it doesn’t seek that level of validation. The question wasn’t asked […]
FRISCO, Texas — Last fall, the Texas Tech football program made headlines for partnering with STRIVR, a virtual reality company that works with several NFL franchises and other college programs. The STRIVR technology helps teams simulate game-like situations without the risk of injury. Cameras are strategically placed on the practice field, which will then give players […]
The first NCAA basketball game to ever be broadcast live nationally on Twitter came on Nov. 6 when the Boise State women’s team hosted Division II Alaska-Fairbanks in an exhibition game. The game was part of Campus Insiders’ live streaming deal with Twitter announced earlier this summer, and more college basketball will continue to be featured on the […]
The Big 12 Conference has partnered with PhotoShelter’s digital asset management business unit, Libris, to help meet the challenges they faced in efficiently organizing and sharing their 70,000 plus photos. Over twenty years, the Big 12 have accumulated thousands of photos of student-athletes, coaches, events and championships. Having so many photos on their hard drive […]
