ESPN Founder Launches CollegeFanz.com: Web 2.0 Site Provides the Ultimate Interactive Experience for College Sports Fan
WAYNE, Pa. (BusinessWire EON) September 7, 2007 -- "In 1979, satellite technology created an opportunity for ESPN to deliver sports around the clock that created legions of sports fans," said Rasmussen, Founder and CEO of CollegeFanz.com. "Twenty-eight years later, online technology presents the opportunity to deliver yet another layer of sports information and entertainment to millions of passionate fans looking for more scores, more news, more videos and more photos from their favorite college or university."
College fanz will find countless exclusive features and innovations throughout the site. The Registrar, FanzRoom, FanzFone, Sports Talk, Campus Store and Sports Venues combine with photo and video galleries to create this unique online environment. CollegeFanz.com welcomes each visitor to a virtual campus bustling with seasonal collegiate activities. As the college year progresses, fanz will experience an ever changing campus featuring seasonal sports and activities from countless campuses.
Extensive scores and college sports information permeate the site. Social networking components focused on the college sports fan allow users to find other fanz online, post and share photos and videos, create blogs and groups, and invite other fanz to online forums and talk shows.
"CollegeFanz.com is laser focused on the fan experience. Enhancing and fulfilling this dynamic experience for students and alumni is our mission," concluded Rasmussen.
CollegeFanz.com is the ultimate online college sports experience. Free registration starts today.
Major partners in creating the College Fanz experience are The Phoenix Group, Linqware, PA-SportsTicker and The Musser Group.
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