What inspired you to be an NFL agent? The need for holistic advocacy. I have always loved the game and grew up around football–when the people I care about began to get recruited by colleges and take the next step in their careers, I saw a real need for representation and advocacy that considers the entirety of the person and not just the athlete and/or … Continue reading Emily Staker on pursing her passion as an NFL agent and attorney.

1. What inspired The Porch Podcast? The Porch Podcast was inspired by myself and my former teammate needing to find an outlet away from our day-to-day lives to speak about sports, entertainment and everything else that we love. 2. Best guest you have had on your podcast? It’s hard to say who’s been the “best” guest. Every guest has been amazing and have shared their … Continue reading Darnell Smith Q&A

Tom Izzo is already a historical figure in the college basketball world. Today, he just added to his incredible resume. The Big Ten is arguably the best conference right in college basketball and has a ton of depth, but Tom Izzo somehow keeps his team in the upper echelon year in and year out. Today, Izzo matched Bob Knight’s record for the most wins by … Continue reading Izzo Makes History

Michigan vs Iowa Seeing some different faces in the Big Ten Championship game is somewhat refreshing this year. Both Michigan and Iowa have stellar defenses so it will be fun to see which team really steps up to the challenge. If I had to guess, it would be Iowa’s defense that really has to put on a show in this game. Michigan has an offense … Continue reading Championship Weekend

1. Cardinals (5-0) 2. Bucs (4-1) 3. Bills (4-1) 4. Packers (4-1) 5. Ravens (4-1) 6. Rams (4-1) 7. Chargers (4-1) 8. Cowboys (4-1) 9. Browns (3-2) 10. Chiefs (2-3) Continue reading NFL Week 5 Power Rankings