Hiram Athletics has announced the addition of three new varsity sports, including one that will be coached by a sports law professor. Dr. Jeffrey Curto, a member of the Sports and Recreation Law Association, will coach the school’s first men’s ice hockey team in Hiram history, which begins play in the 2025-26 season. Prior to coaching at Hiram, Dr. Curto was the associate head coach of the Eastern Kentucky University Division III ACHA hockey team in Richmond, Kentucky in 2016. While at EKU, the Colonels won their first ever Bourbon Barrel Trophy, which was played annually against the University of Kentucky. The Colonels also played in the Indiana Collegiate Hockey Conference Championship game against Indiana University.
University of South Carolina Star Signs NIL Deal with Law Firm
Debo Williams, a star linebacker at the University of South Carolina, has signed an NIL deal with the Joye Law Firm. Through the “partnership,” Williams will participate in various marketing and public relations campaigns to promote Joye Law Firm’s commitment “to client care and community involvement.” As part of the partnership, the firm expects Williams to:
- “Support Local Athletes: NIL deals empower college athletes to benefit from their hard work and talent. This partnership provides Williams with the resources to focus on his education and athletic career.
- “Inspire the Community: Regardless of where you fall on the Carolina-Clemson divide, one thing we can all agree on is that Debo is an exceptional young man and a solid role model for young people in South Carolina. By partnering with him, Joye Law Firm hopes to inspire the next generation of leaders, while promoting the value of hard work, dedication, and giving back.
- “Raise Awareness of Legal Issues: Through this partnership, Joye Law Firm can reach a wider audience to raise awareness of important legal issues, including the rights of injured South Carolinians.”
