Mike Beacom Fantasy Sports Pioneer
In 2000, Mike Beacom started his career in fantasy sports as a contributing writer for Fantasy Sports Magazine. The following year he and a partner started FantasyGMs.com, which included a strong offering for college football analysis.
After three years they merged with Pro Fantasy Sports. At their peak PFS provided player news and feature content for eight sports relying on a staff of more than 30 writers. Within three years they sold their company to Jeff Thomas.
Mike joined the executive committee (chairman) of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2004. Then in 2007 he took over as president. He helped organize the selection process for FSWA annual writer's awards and also developed the FSWA Hall of Fame and crafted the HOF selection process. He developed partnerships with SiriusXM to announce award finalists on-air.
He also was a contributing writer to Sports Illustrated, FootballDiehards.com and appeared on 30+ sports talk radio stations around the country.
He did editorial work with Cox Media Group and was a contributing writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals, FootballDiehards.com, Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine, Pro Football Weekly and many more.
He is the author of three Books: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Football, The Game I Won't Forget: Wisconsin Badgers, and Ohio State Football: Yesterday and Today.
Mike also taught journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for 16 years.
Check out the entire Fantasy Sports Pioneer Interview Series.
4/10/2020
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- Wed, 6-29-2022 23:14NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing will continue Thursday. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
- Wed, 6-29-2022 23:07Bengals QB Joe Burrow hasn't been afraid to speak out on issues like abortion, gun control and racial inequality. It's a bold and admirable move for a young star.
- Wed, 6-29-2022 22:33Offensive lineman Justin Pugh admits to getting mopey and angry after turnovers or losses. He just doesn't have the camera on him.
- Wed, 6-29-2022 22:25The Saints didn’t get much out of their 2021 first-round choice as a rookie as Payton Turner played only 143 defensive snaps and 21 on special teams. The defensive end played only five games and totaled 12 tackles and one sack. His final game of his rookie season came Nov. 7 against the Falcons as [more]
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- Wed, 6-29-2022 21:42After joining the Patriots' coaching staff in 2019, Jerod Mayo earns recognition for his personable coaching style and strong leadership skills.
- Wed, 6-29-2022 21:41Saints defensive end Payton Turner, the team's 2021 first round pick, says he's been medically cleared to participate in training camp:
- Wed, 6-29-2022 21:25Philadelphia Eagles land just outside the top 5 of an ESPN ranking of all 32 NFL rosters for 2022