Local Physician Plays Vital Roll in NFL Team’s Player Roster
Coastal Orthopedics’ Physician Heads to Indy for 2011 NFL Scouting Combine
From the operating room to the gridiron, Coastal Orthopedics’ Daniel S. Lamar, M.D., is providing his medical expertise during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine – a weeklong camp where over three hundred of the best college football players will be evaluated for eligibility for the upcoming NFL Draft.
While Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ scouts have no trouble analyzing the performance of prospects, they look to Dr. Lamar for his medical point of view. As a team physician for the Bucs, Dr. Lamar is giving his medical perspective on their ability, which effectively plays a vital role in prospective prospects NFL future. Players will undergo a medical history review, imaging studies and a physical examination.
“It’s essential to assess the athletic potential of these young athletes,” said Dr. Lamar. “Not only am I responsible for treating sport related injuries, but it is my priority to see where their physical abilities lie so they can continue to develop world-class skills within the team.”
Tune into a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game, and you’ll likely see Coastal Orthopedics’ Daniel Lamar, M.D., watching intently from the sidelines. That just goes to
Under Armour Signs 2010 Heisman Trophy Winner Cam Newton To Multi-Year Deal
Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership with 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the dynamic leader of the Auburn Tigers’ BCS National Championship season.
The 2010 AP Player of the Year, who engineered one of the most prolific college football seasons of all-time, will be featured in a national advertising and in-store campaign in 2011. Additionally, Newton will showcase the latest innovations from Under Armour at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine.
Newton’s on-field NFL Scouting Combine uniform will include the Under Armour Coreshort, delivering stability for the core muscle groups for more speed, power and precision. He also will debut Under Armour’s latest football “Game Day Armour” collection, featuring the new Under Armour Combine Bolt graphic treatment – a cutting-edge design specifically engineered for elite athletes participating in Combine testing – and Under Armour E39, a compression shirt fitted with electronic touchpoints that track biometric signals.
“Cam Newton is an incredible talent and a proven champion whose skills are unique and exciting,” said Matt Mirchin, Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing, Under Armour. “He electrified the college football world this past season, and his commitment to training and preparation, along with his hunger to succeed at the next level, make him a perfect fit for the Under Armour family.”
Newton led the Tigers to an undefeated 14-0 season, culminating with the BCS National Championship. He became just the third player in major college football history to pass for 20 touchdowns and rush for 20 touchdowns in a season and the first quarterback in SEC history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. Newton’s 51 total touchdowns in 2010 rank second on the NCAA’s all-time single-season touchdown list.
“I have had great experience with Under Armour products during some very important events in my career, and I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with the Under Armour team as I prepare for the NFL,” said Newton. “Under Armour products are on the cutting edge of technology, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to test new technologies and wear the most innovative footwear and apparel as a professional. I am honored to join the elite athletes that are part of the Under Armour family.”
Newton joins the growing team of offensive NFL stars who have recently signed with Under Armour, including Tom Brady, Miles Austin and Anquan Boldin.
Legends Hospitality Sets Super Bowl Record for Food & Drink Spend at $89 per Capita
The 103,219 football fans and other attendees came to Cowboys Stadium for Super Bowl XLV hungry for more than just a good game; they came with a voracious appetite.
Legends Hospitality, the concessions and catering firm for Cowboys Stadium, announced that more money was spent in one day on food and drink at Super Bowl XLV than ever before in the event’s 45-year history. At $89 per person, this number far surpassed last year’s per capita record of $75 set at Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida.
Legends Hospitality’s Super Bowl XLV per-capita spend is also believed to be the highest ever for a professional sporting event.
“For a truly great fan experience you need outstanding food and beverage – quality delivered in a timely, organized manner,” said Mike Rawlings, Chairman & CEO of Legends. “Legends Hospitality helped ensure Super Bowl XLV fans had an excellent experience.”
Legends Hospitality provided Super Bowl XLV fans tasty fare like Texas-sized 16-ounce burgers, Bent Buckle chili, Texas fried turkey sandwiches and dry-aged steak sandwiches complemented by over 100,000 pastries prepared onsite. Fans could choose from 40 different menus at 910 food stations ensuring that there was something for everyone.
Chevy Camaro Convertible Awarded to Super Bowl XLV MVP
Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers was presented the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible at a press conference Monday after leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday evening.
A media panel and fan vote on www.superbowl.com determined the MVP Award winner, announced during the Super Bowl Postgame Show on Fox, presented by Chevrolet.
“We think the new Camaro Convertible is a fitting tribute to that great performance last night,” says Kevin Mayer, director of Chevrolet marketing.
The Camaro Convertible appeared on the field during the postgame celebration, and debuts in Chevrolet dealerships later this month. The convertible continues the momentum of Camaro, which is the sales leader in its segment in the United States. Available with an efficient 3.6-liter Direct Injection V6 engine, or as the V8-powered, 426-hp SS model, Camaro now features a power convertible top for the unequalled fun of open-air driving.
The Super Bowl MVP receives the Pete Rozelle Trophy, a silver trophy made by Tiffany & Co., and the Camaro Convertible.