SMBA IV had the opportunity to meet and discuss many current issues with NFL Senior Manager of Football Operations and Development, Merton Hanks. The former Pro-Bowler was in town for a few hours Thursday night to meet with the SDSU football team and graciously allowed us to meet with him.
Mr. Hanks discussed his many responsibilities for the NFL ranging from college relations to approving fabrics for NFL jerseys and even working with former Representative Jim Leach (R-IA) to propose a bill to ban Internet gambling.
Some topics discussed with Mr. Hanks included the current stadium issue faced by the Chargers, opportunities in the NFL, the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and the effect the recent loss of Gene Upshaw, the Executive Director of the NFL Players' Association, will have on the organization.
We greatly appreciate Mr. Hanks' valuable time as we know it is a busy time of year!
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