Chuck King Media File
Profile: A problem solver and critical thinker with a flair for the unusual, I’ve enjoyed success as a multimedia producer, copywriter and marketing specialist. Whether working for internet startups, Fortune 500 companies or as a freelancer, I’ve achieved results by exploiting the latest internet trends and merging them with a rare combination of journalistic, media and marketing experience to create innovative solutions. VIEW CHUCK KING’S RESUME
STORIES – By Chuck King
He’s a player. He’s a Coach. Trent Wessel’s Unique On-The-Job Training
BOCA RATON – Watching Trent Wessel command the practice field, it’s easy to understand why Lane Kiffin thinks he’s mentoring a future coach.
Fourth – at best – out of five quarterbacks on the depth chart of Owls currently participating in fall camp, Wessel is nonetheless intricately involved in practice. He’ll signal plays. He’ll explain reads. He’ll teach the offense.
And every few turns, No. 19 correctly reads the defense and throws strikes to open receivers.
Wessel does want to coach. Eventually. But August isn’t the time to discuss that. More…
FAU Issues Lane Kiffin $2 Million Home Loan That He Might Not Have To Repay
BOCA RATON – A ticket on the Lane Train carries a significantly heftier cost than FAU initially admitted.
FAU’s total compensation package for football coach Lane Kiffin includes a previously unreported $2 million loan that he won’t need to repay should Kiffin remain at Florida Atlantic through 2021.
That loan is in addition to the five year, $4.75 million contract Kiffin signed in December of 2016 to become the fifth coach in program history.
“The intent was, let’s put a package together that Lane’s happy with and he’s comfortable with and something that we can afford,” FAU president Dr. John Kelly said. More…
Wainwright Throws Minor Leaguer a Gift with Car Rental
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Sherriff thought clubhouse prankster Adam Wainwright was taking him for a ride. Turns out, Sherriff was about to be given one.
When the Cardinals’ traveling secretary asked Sherriff for his driver’s license, the 26-year-old left-hander thought someone was trying to mock his photo, which still featured a picture from his high school days. More…
Big Rob On Campus
BOCA RATON – At first glance he’s rather unremarkable – which is to say he fits into his surroundings.
At 6-foot-3 and 274 pounds, he probably would fit better in a football huddle than a lay-up line, but here he is in the minutes leading up to FAU’s Jan. 7 basketball game against FIU, mingling with players and assistant coaches on the court.
Sporting a conservative haircut that’s parted to the right – one that, a couple weeks later, would change into a modern, slicked back look – while dressed in khakis and a button down shirt he could, in fact, pass as an assistant coach. The new red adidas Ultra Boost basketball shoes on his feet, however, suggest he’s a manager or some other member of the basketball support staff. More…
Fits Like a Glove: Cardinals’ Mike Matheny Breaks In Leather
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Mike Matheny added another responsibility to his duties as St. Louis Cardinals manager, which already included setting lineups and determining the pitching rotation.
“I’m the glove breaker-inner guy,” Matheny said.
Players say he has a knack for it. More…
VIDEOS – Produced, Shot, Edited and Voiced By Chuck King
The above video was shot and edited on consumer-grade equipment and humorously showcases a high school robotics competition held at FAU.
This video, also shot and edited with consumer-grade equipment, was played on several national shows and has been viewed more than 1 million times on the internet.
One of the most recently-created videos featuring profiling new FAU strength and conditioning coach Wilson Love, this video garnered more than 25,000 views in the first month.
FAU asked OwlAccess.com to create this video, produced and edited by Chuck King, to honor Howard Schnellenberger during halftime of the legendary coach’s final game. It played on the stadium scoreboard, later played on the Dolphins Stadium scoreboard when Miami honored Schnellenberger and has been played during national telecasts of FAU football games.
PHOTOS – By Chuck King
FAU left fielder Eric Rivera turns away from an inside pitch during FAU’s first game at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (OwlAccess.com photo)
FAU first baseman Mark Nelson prepares to take some hacks prior to the Owls’ NCAA tournament game at North Carolina. (OwlAccess.com photo)
Jake Stoshak displays the ball after recovering a muffed punt against WKU. (OwlAccess.com photo)
Senior Brandon Rhodes delivers a pitch during the NCAA Tournament.
FAU opens its season on Sept. 2 at Howard Schnellenberger Field against Navy. (OwlAccess.com photo)
New FAU coach Lane Kiffin shows his frustration during a spring scrimmage. (OwlAccess.com photo)
FAU coach John McCormack discusses the ground rules with umpires prior to the Owls’ 16-5 season-opening victory over Monmouth. (OwlAccess.com photo)
St. Louis manager Mike Matheny addresses the FAU baseball team prior to an exhibition game between the two teams at Roger Dean Stadium. (OwlAccess.com photo)
A pilot lands his single-engine plane at Boca Raton Airport, adjacent to FAU football’s practice field. (OwlAccess.com photo)
