University of Houston experts are available for comment prior to kicking off Super Bowl and Olympics coverage. Research interests and contact information are available below.
If you are unable to reach a professor, call Travis Coggin at (713) 743-4162.
SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING
An expert on advertising and consumer behavior, marketing professor Jackie Kacen can discuss this year's hottest Super Bowl commercials. Reach Kacen at jkacen@uh.edu or (713) 743-4174.
GAMEDAY EATS
Health and human performance professor Norma Olvera can recommend healthy snacks to satisfy any fan. Contact Olvera at nolvera@uh.edu or (713) 743-9848.
ATHLETE INJURY & NUTRITION
Joel Bloom, professor of health and human performance, is available to address sports injuries and nutrition. Reach Bloom at (713) 743-9847 or jbloom@uh.edu.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
Economist Steven Craig is available to address the impact these types of major sporting events have on the economies of host cities. Reach Craig at scraig@uh.edu or (713) 743-3812.
SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT
With research experience that includes sports medicine and pop culture, sociology professor Joe Kotarba can offer a sociological perspective on the games. Contact Kotarba at jkotarba@uh.edu or (713) 743-3954.
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