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In part one of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman and Jay Blunk, executive vice-president of business operations, discuss how the Hawks' hockey operations and business side work hand-in-hand.

In part two of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, Executive Vice-president of business operations Jay Blunk discusses some of the ways in which the front office works to build and maintain fan interest.

In part three of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman explains why it is important for the players to connect with the fans. "We try to be as accommodating as we can," he said.

In part four of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, General Manager Stan Bowman talks about how a productive off-season hopefully will lead to the Hawks playing late into the spring in 2012.

In part one of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz discusses how expectations have risen since the team won the Stanley Cup in 2010. Sports is a "what have you done for us lately" business, and the Hawks know their fans want them to win again — or at least be in the hunt.

In part two of a Crain's Business of Sports video interview, Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz discusses how, despite capacity crowds at the United Center and surging TV ratings, the team still is losing money. Mr. Wirtz explains all the factors involved.

SportsBusiness Journal

SportsBusiness Journal

SportsBusiness Journal

Published March 12, 2012
Six years in, firm a player in several areas of sports business

The following interview contains the transcript of Darren Heitner’s interview with a Sports Management Degree website.

The following script is from "The Player" which aired on Oct. 9, 2011. Scott Pelley is the correspondent. Robert Anderson and Nicole Young, producers.

Our camera crew -- laden down with all their heavy equipment -- also had to move fast to keep pace with Rosenhaus as he moved around, making deals and courting clients. As you'll see in our Overtime piece, the soundman at one point stumbled while trying to race up an escalator to keep up. Watch carefully to see whether Drew was concerned or even slowed his pace when he heard the crashing sound behind him.

The University of Louisville men's and women's basketball programs are among the most prominent in the nation, but to attract NCAA tournament games and other high-profile events, the university needed a new facility.

SportsBusiness Journal

SportsBusiness Journal