Joshua Lupinek, a doctoral candidate in the School of Kinesiology, has co-authored an article in-press within the Journal of Sports Media. The article, “Craving the scoop: An examination of highly identified fans’ utilization of subscription based college recruiting networks,” examined the peculiar indulgences sought and obtained by highly identified fans through the paid use of online college recruiting networks. The findings of this study demonstrate the value of segmented information; recruiting’s impact on collective self-identity; and how utilization of interactive features of these online sites provides a strong sense of community, while also allowing for vicarious participation within the scope of new media. Lead author of this article is Michael Mudrick, a doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut.

Lupinek is working towards his Ph.D., with an emphasis in sport management. He is advised by Dr. Stephen Ross.