In this episode of On The Record with Rick Horrow, American Bowl Director Scott Phillips takes us through his remarkable journey in football and life, from early roles in the sport to building the American Bowl concept and shaping the evolving role of college all-star games in today's Bowl landscape. After the interview, The Sports Professor reports live from the Super Bowl LX Radio Row in Santa Clara, breaking down the business behind the big game.

00:00 -Intro

1:54 - Interview with Scott Phillips

28:58- Opening Drive

31:38 : Super Bowl Preview

As the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, is underway, we reprise our interview with the legendary Gary Player. Rick Horrow and "The Black Knight" discuss his upbringing, world travels, career in golf, and life lessons on the way.

PLUS: The Sports Professor breaks down the latest news in sports business live from Hard Rock Stadium. The economic impact of the CFP Final, skeptism of prediction markets, and stadium developments are some of the topics covered.

On this week's On The Record, Rick Horrow sits down with Nick Carparelli, Director of Bowl Season, reacting to this year's bowl games the evolving postseason landscape, and the headlines everyone is talking about, including Notre Dame snubbing a Bowl Game. After the interview, Rick delivers his signature Opening Drive and 5 To Watch, breaking down the latest pressure points, trends, and business issues shaping the industry now.

Rick Horrow speaks with Ryan McNeil at the Georgia Sports Innovation Summit, a collaboration between GSIC and SEICON. McNeil is a former NFL Player and founder of SportsID, a data-driven sports-technology company that offers a digital platform connecting athletes, coaches, parents, and organizations. McNeil is a former NFL cornerback turned entrepreneur known for blending his business acumen and philanthropy, making sports more accesible and manageable for young athletes and their familes.

Rick Horrow interviews Brandon Hornback, a former World No. 1 professional rock climber, to discuss his journey from elite athletics to high finance. Hornback shares how he discovered climbing, the sport's evolution and commercial future as a spectator property, and how the discipline of competition prepared him for a career in investment banking.

Rick Horrow sits down with Michael Alford, Director of Athletics and Vice President at Florida State University, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of college sports. Alford shares his career journey from professional sports to leading one of the nation's top athletic departments, explains how his pro-level experience shapes his approach at FSU, and breaks down the current state of Division 1 athletics-from conference realignment to the shifting landscape of college football

In this episode of On The Record, Rick Horrow sits down with Christian Devaux, co-founder of World Chase Tag, to explore how a simple childhood game evolved into one of the fastest-growing global sports. Devaux shares the story behind building the brand, navigating international media deals, and turning parkour-inspired athleticism into a professional competition watched by millions.

At SEICon 2025, Rick Horrow sat down with Shani Coleman to discuss the evolution of Clark County as a hotbed for economic development, especially for sports. Shani Coleman is the Director of Community and Economic Development for Clark County Office of Community & Development in Nevada, bringing over 20 years of experience in strategoc planning, economic development, and marketing. She leads to efforts to diversify the county's economy beyond tourism by driving business attraction, redevelopment, and support programs, including administering millions in aid to small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

This week On The Record. "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow discusses the biggest news in Sports Business, including the Dodgers' Pennant Run, UF moving on from Napier, and what to look for next in the $1.3 Trillion Dollar Business of Sports!

This week On The Record, "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow breaks down the top issues from the past week in the $1.3 Trillion Dollar Business of Sports, including an attendance record in boxing, privately funded Stadium plans, and more!