Paul Tagliabue really does not seem to like esports. According to the former NFL chief executive, “things are being called sports that have nothing to do with sports or with the values of sport. I read about esports, and it’s not sports. The only physical activity is pushing keys.” In an interview at the University of Michigan’s […]
The University of Michigan will soon be introducing a new state-of-the-art athletics facility. The $168 million Athletics South Competition & Performance (ASCP) project will feature space for men’s and women’s track & field, cross country, lacrosse, soccer and women’s rowing. At the forefront will be a cutting-edge hydraulically-operated track. Known as the Rise-N-Run system, coaches […]
Former NFL quarterback Charlie Batch and his sports medicine company Impellia, which focuses on injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance optimization, are exploring “wide-scale implementation” with Michigan Athletics and its 900-plus student-athletes, it was announced Tuesday. The two entities will be working together to analyze product data while the Pittsburgh-based startup Impellia receives feedback from University of Michigan […]
Building off research from more than 100 faculty members and students, the University of Michigan recently launched the Exercise and Sport Science Initiative, a program designed to maximize physical performance for athletes everywhere. The research stems from a variety of disciplines including medicine, kinesiology, psychology, social science, nutrition, bioengineering and data science. The University of Michigan […]
Have you ever received that text from a friend or family member saying “hey I saw you on TV”? Then you think something along the lines of “that’s pretty cool, I wish I had it recorded”. Well a company called 15 Seconds of Fame (15SOF) has the app that gives you the opportunity to save […]
