Ten reasons SIDs need to get Google Glass

May 14, 2013   by Mike Donlin

We're hearing plenty in the mainstream and tech media about Google Glass, wearable computing soon to be available for early adopters and celebrities. As a proud former Sports Information Director and one that gets to work with SIDs every day, I think they belong among those that deserve the product first.

Ten Reasons every Sports Information Director should get Google Glass
  1. I’m sure there is at least $1,500 leftover in that vast budget of yours. Good place to use those funds so you don’t lose them.

  2. Using Google Glass to look up sports trivia, you can freak even more people out with all those crazy stats running around in your mind.

  3. It’d make an incredible documentary. Leave the Google Glass on all week. Actually log those tasks and hours that you’re working.

  4. You’ve got to be where the fans, prospective student-athletes, parents and alumni are. If you are using them, you’ll have a better idea how to get your message to this vital early adopter audience at your school.

  5. Your coaches are going to want them. Someone needs to show them how to use it.

  6. With CoSIDA joining the NACDA convention, you’re going to need a way to fashionably stand out from the athletics administration crowd in Orlando.

  7. Multi-tasking part 1 – how else are you going to be able to keep stats and get action shots?

  8. Multi-tasking part 2 – how else are you going to be able to keep stats and get video highlights?

  9. This way you can get scores from around the conference and updated standings on the bus without putting down that postgame pizza slice.

  10. PrestoSports is going to come up with ways to make your job easier via Google Glass. I’m sure of it. Just give us some time.


Got more reasons? Real or tongue in cheek, let's hear them.

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