Getting to know freelance sports reporter Smacker Miles
· 16.12.2023 · 02:50:12 ··· ··· Saturday ·· 6 (6)
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Watch my conversation with freelance sports reporter Smacker Miles.
During our conversation, Smacker discusses how she got started in the sports media business; working as a freelance reporter; learning from colleagues; her career advice; her thoughts on NIL and realignment in college sports; how she got the name Smacker; and more.
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Smacker always knew she wanted to be a sports reporter; her career as a swimmer; her well-known father, Coach Les Miles.
02:15 - How she got started in sports reporting
03:58 - Her passion for women's sports and Olympic sports
04:19 - Sports she's covered so far
05:30 - Working with Randy McIlvoy and other people in the industry
07:05 - Does she prefer freelance work or working with one company?
08:00 - Working Rice basketball games
09:28 - Her thoughts on NIL
10:44 - Her thoughts on realignment at the D1 level
11:32 - How many games will she cover in 2023-2024?
12:44 - How long does she want to work in sports?
13:36 - How much time does she spend preparing for a game?
14:57 - People in the business she admires
15:45 - Smacker describes her style
16:45 - Her biggest negative / disappointment she's experienced thus far
17:30 - Her advice to others
18:00 - How did she get the name (nickname) Smacker?
18:35 - Social media handles
18:48 - Conclusion
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