Ziggy - Inside is much like a Rivals or Scout subscription, but there are a few differences. First off, I am not limited to what I can do because of the framework of a network. If there is a need, or request - I can change things, move with the flow. Also, as soon as the season comes to an end, I will be pounding the recruiting trail. I will have FREQUENT articles, videos and interviews with Marquette recruits from my travels to AAU events etc.
As far as information goes, we have a premium message board and those that are already there will confirm that I have already been more open than I have ever have before, and will continue to be. Ask questions, I will answer. For years I have built up relationships with AAU coaches, high school coaches, recruiters and people from recruiting services, and I will utilize those resources to bring you real info, as opposed to pretenders that launch things out there hoping something sticks. Anyone that has been around the message board for a few years knows that I have the ability to back all of that up.
Obviously it takes a lot of time to run and operate this site, and I don't have Yahoo and Fox behind me to build things, so I will have to work hard to keep subscribers. This will be a focus for me, and not just a hobby, so I will deliver, or I will be done.
When it comes to writing - I can put together stories that will take you inside of the mind of a recruit, or I can write a story that will make a player's parents tear up. On the other hand, I couldn't write a post game story if my life depended on it, so look for ways to be different. Look at some of the things I have put up recently, the videos from inside the locker room in Louisville, having Otule interview Vander after Murray State, having Duane Wilson's mom interview him..... I take a different approach. I never claimed to be the most talented member of the media out there, so I will always try to do things in a fresh, different way.
If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me at
Jim@IWBMarketing.com