The deal was negotiated on Zeier's behalf by Todd France and
Mark Carmony of Atlanta-based Career Sports and includes promotional and
marketing support for HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation on WNGC and WRFC throughout
the 2003 season. Additionally, HomeBanc will receive title sponsorship of the
Eric Zeier call-in segment airing Mondays and Fridays on both stations.
Tri-County Chevrolet of Royston, Georgia, will also receive promotional support
in the deal.
Zeier, who spent six years in the NFL, said that he's happy to
get back to Athens and once again be around the University of Georgia football
program. "I have nothing but fond memories of my football career in a
Bulldog uniform," said Zeier, who resides in Atlanta. "Now that my NFL
playing days are over, I am thrilled at the opportunity to do what I love most -
talk about Georgia football. I feel very fortunate to be able to partner with
great organizations like Southern Broadcasting, HomeBanc, Tri-County Chevrolet
and Career Sports."
Todd France, who also represents former Georgia football
players Kendrell Bell and Tony Gilbert, said that the chance to get Zeier on the
radio made perfect sense. France: "Eric's stellar career at Georgia speaks
for itself. He is an extremely likable personality who will always remain close
to the program. This is a wonderful opportunity for him to give back to the fans
who supported him for four years." - more - - 2 -
Zeier, a four-year starter at Georgia between 1991 and 1994,
set 67 school passing records, including most career passing yards (11,153),
most career completions (838) and most career touchdown passes (67). Picked in
the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft, Zeier spent time with the Cleveland
Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his professional
career. He retired after the 2000 season with 3,520 career passing yards and 16
touchdown passes.
About Career Sports Management: Established in 1986,
Career Sports Management, Inc. is a full-service sports and entertainment agency
specializing in corporate sponsorship activation and client services. Career
Sports' client services department represents athletes, coaches and broadcasters
in contract negotiations and all matters related to marketing, media and
speaking opportunities. The corporate sponsorship division represents Fortune
500 companies, such as Home Depot, BellSouth and Cingular Wireless, in the
planning and implementation of sports and entertainment sponsorships and
hospitality programs. Career Sports also provides sports public relations
services for all of its clients. Based in Atlanta, Career Sports also maintains
an office in Chicago.