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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

This is ridiculous.

The "questions" about Sanchez hiring his brother where based upon an entirely false premise. They are, by definition, illegitimate. He has outside advisers, he isn't flying by the seat of his pants.

He "has outside advisers" NOW, because of the firestorm that he ignited when he hired his brother. The brother hiring was reported at least as early as 1/26. The next two days the press was filled with negative commentary about that. He THEN announced he would be adding David Dunn to his team.

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Sanchez hiring his brother is a legitimate concern because he his brother isn't qualified and he has no other help, even though he is and he does.

I don't know where you learned rhetoric--check that, you obviously didn't--but when people make claims, they support them with evidence. That's why we link posts here. That's why we seek outside sources.

"USC and Mission Viejo High standout quarterback Mark Sanchez didn't have to go far for a sports agent: He's being represented by older brother and former Yale QB Nick Sanchez, a business litigator with Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman in Costa Mesa. Mark is the first client of Nick's new sports consultancy at the law firm. Mark has decided to skip his final year of college eligibility and enter the NFL draft, where he is expected to land a lucrative contract ..." http://www.ocbj.com/industry_article...76&aID2=133541

"Mark Sanchez, the former QB for USC, is being represented by his older brother Nick Sanchez. Nick is a business litigator with Theodora Oringher Miller and Richman in Costa Mesa. Not only is Nick a family member, but he has no experience in representing professional athletes in contractual negotiations.

Do you really want to jump into that role with a family member, who some believe could be the No. 1 overall pick, before you have any experience in the industry? To Nick’s credit, he has a lot under his belt in a variety of other legal practice areas, and seems to have a strong educational background. I still have an issue with a sports agent being a family member." http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...o-be-his-agent

"Mark Sanchez, former QB for USC, is being represented by his older brother Nick Sanchez, a business litigator with Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman in Costa Mesa. Not only is Nick a family member, but he has no experience in representing professional athletes in contractual negotiations. Do you really want to jump into that role with a family member who some believe could be the #1 overall pick before you have any experience in the industry? To Nick’s credit, he does have a ton of work under his belt in a variety of other legal practice areas and seems to have a strong educational background. I still seem to have an issue with a sports agent being a family member." http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/...-be-his-agent/

"Mark Sanchez has reportedly hired his brother, Nick Sanchez, as his agent. Nick was a quarterback at Yale, earned his law degree at USC, and works as a business litigator for Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman in Costa Mesa. According to the Orange County Business Journal, "Mark is the first client of Nick's new sports consultancy at the law firm." ... This move might answer nagging questions about who actually encouraged Sanchez to turn pro. Trojan coach Pete Carroll strongly disagreed with the move, and it seems that there was also dissension within the Sanchez family. In a fan poll on latimes.com, the majority of voters thought it was the wrong call." http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allt...hez-agent.html

Followed-up by:
"UPDATE: Nick Sanchez confirmed the arrangement to LA Times reporter Gary Klein. He does have some experience in the sports world, as his firm represented the Angels in their fight with Anaheim over the Los Angeles name issue. David Dunn, an experienced agent who represents Carson Palmer, will be retained as an adviser." http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allt...hez-agent.html