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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Mar 26

BOSTON: In a city that breathes competition, passion, and pride, we're not just here to play - we're here to win!
#BostonLegacyFC

Thank you Jennifer Epstein, Anna Palmer, Stephanie Connaughton and Ami Danoff. I'm truly honored to be a part of this team and its leadership
@bosnationfc.bsky.social

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Mar 18

As the #NFL continues global growth another IPP class is ready for the USF #ProDay
The class features world-class athletes w/ dynamic tools & strong developmental traits
18 players - 9 are #NFLDraft2025 eligible & 9 FA eligible

A few of the players to keep an eye on
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Four NFL prospects to watch at 2025 International Player Pathway program pro day

After 10 weeks of training at IMG Academy in Florida, 13 athletes from the International Player Pathway program will take the field for a workout in front of NFL scouts. IPP consultant Scott Pioli ide...

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Mar 15

Thank you for the update Stuart!!!

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Mar 15

Sorry still doing it this way-I wish bsky allowed more characters & longer video-I know it's coming
Thanks CCSU for posting this video & for allowing my family & I to be Founding Donors to create the John Lewis Institute for Social Justice several years ago
#blacksky
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#justmercy | Scott Pioli

Thank you for sharing this video Beth Merenstein and thanks to Central Connecticut State University for giving my family and I the opportunity to create the…

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you @newhousesu.bsky.social
I'm incredibly excited to join students & leaders from Syracuse's Newhouse School & Falk College for 2-days of meetings & classes next week!
Also looking forward to spending time with Coach Fran Brown & his ascending 🏈 program!
@sualums.bsky.social

Newhouse School of Public Communications @newhousesu.bsky.social · Feb 28

MARCH 5: Newhouse's Leaders in Communications series welcomes former NFL executive and three-time Super Bowl champion @scottpioli51.bsky.social G’05! Pioli will discuss the evolution of diversity within the NFL, the growth of women’s sports and more. Event details: buff.ly/4k5o69Y

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 27

Congratulations Jim Nagy and #Sooners
The University of Oklahoma football program just got better

#NFL #OUDNA #Boomer #BoomerSooner

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 24

Ed Hawkins: the first US born African American to ever play for #USMNT on 12/2/84
Growing up w/ him in Washingtonville, NY we saw his greatness, his work ethic & work habits
Eddie's maturity, kindness, humility & personal standard was beyond all of us
His story: www.ussoccer.com/stories/2018...

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 21

Tip from friend Wright Thompson & made a stop between Bentonia & Little Yazoo City, MS
Must stop at Hall of Fame Restaurant owned by David Brown (brother @profootballhof.bsky.social Willie Brown)
@nflfilms.bsky.social @lasvegasraiders.bsky.social
#HBCU #RaiderNation #NFL @grambling1901.bsky.social

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Feb 14

Great spending some time with one of our former
#NEPatriots - TC Taylor!
He & his Jackson State Tigers were gettin' it out the mud this morning
Ton of respect for TC & the long path he has taken
Won 2024 Black College Football Champion in only his 2nd season as HC
#HBCU #NFL #gojsutigers #Patriots

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Jan 26

Locker room culture & team building is constantly talked about in #NFLDraft meetings
How do you get insight into a players willingness to compete yet work toward a common good?
Watching former foes come together as teammates this week can give you a hint
#seniorbowl #TheDraftStartsInMobile #nfl

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Jan 24

In addition to Mike's HS coach John DiBiaso giving his blessing another test he passed before being hired was receiving approval from 'The Everett Boys'

My college teammates from Everett: Ralphie-Johnny-Paulie & the Grava Brothers all had to sign off on him and his family
😂

#TITANUP #NFL

Jim Wyatt @jwyattsports.bsky.social · Jan 24

Longtime NFL executive Scott Pioli recalls Mike Borgonzi’s first steps on the way to becoming GM of the Titans.

"He knows that talent is very important, but he also understands team building is more important than talent collecting."

STORY bit.ly/40H3Q6J

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Jan 20

Dr. King from his "Drum Major Instinct" speech:

"Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Amen...
#MLKDay #NFL

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Jan 16

I don't know if this is appropriate or not, but I'm attaching this LinkedIn post about the Women's Sports Foundation and the Pioli Family Grant that has opened for 2025 applications

@nflbluesky.bsky.social

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Scott Pioli on LinkedIn: I cannot thank Billie Jean King and the Women's Sports Foundation enough… | 13 comments

I cannot thank Billie Jean King and the Women's Sports Foundation enough for their support. I'd also like to thank the entire staff at WSF and their commitment… | 13 comments on LinkedIn

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 29

One of the TRUE honors of my lifetime was getting to meet President Carter and later spend time with him while I was working for the Atlanta Falcons
If we all served others a small fraction of the amount that he did, the world would be a much better place
RIP Mr. President 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏿

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 23

Nick Jackson will set a #NCAA record playing in his 73rd straight game on DEC 30 vs Mizzou
His 547 tackles are 2nd most tackles in FBS history & favorite of mine
Chad Lestikow chronicles his journey from Lovett HS in ATL to #UVA and his to transfer @universityofiowa.bsky.social
#Hawkeyes #GoHoos

Leistikow: Appreciating the unparalleled college career of Iowa football's Nick Jackson

Nick Jackson's NCAA-record 73rd and final college game will take place in Nashville on Dec. 30. What an incredible, haunting journey it's been.

www.hawkcentral.com

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 19

The results are in & HUGE congrats to the newest members of the Black College Football HOF
It's an honor to be a part of the Board and selection committee of the #BCFHOF

#LegacyBowl #HBCU @hbcugameday.bsky.social @hbcusports.bsky.social @blacksky.app

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 10

Congratulations to the 2025 Black College Football HOF Finalists!

#HBCU #NFL #blacksky

Full Release: blackcollegefootballhof.org/releases/cla...

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 9

STILL my favorite holiday skit
#Dunkindonuts #happyholidays

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Dunkin Donuts - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 9

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills just became the first player in #NFL history to rush for 3 TDs and pass for 3 TDs in a game (a loss to the Los Angeles Rams)
@buffalo-bills.bsky.social

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 8

My dear friend Mike D'Emilio is one of the best writers I know-he's also one of the best people I know. He's made the lives of others better (including mine) & is a true #servant
If you have a minute - even though you have to click to Facebook please read this post
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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 7

Each year I remind folks how worthy the great Rodney Harrison is for the Pro Football HOF
It's NEVER just about numbers but for those that like to consider stats I'm including John Lynch & the great/dominant Kenny Easley
Rodney is one of only 2 players in #NFL history w/ 30 sacks & 30 INTs
#NFL

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 7

Congrats to Jonathan Webster for being named #MACCC South COY
Inherited East Central Miss CC program in 2022 after a 1-7 season. This yr they were 8-3 & played dominant NW Miss CC in championship
J-Web was a multi year #NFL Bill Walsh Fellow w/ us at the Atlanta Falcons
@atlantafalcons.bsky.social

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thanks - Nice to see you here Mike

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Scott Pioli @scottpioli51.bsky.social · Dec 4

Last year I wrote about #NFL Chief Football Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte being a GM
www.nfl.com/news/nfl-is-...

Remember how she handled the Damar Hamlin situation?

I love the mention by @diannarussini.bsky.social last wk about her potential in this cycle:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...

NFL is long overdue for a woman in a general manager role

Scott Pioli is routinely asked the question: When do you think there will be a woman in a general manager role? The five-time NFL Executive of the Year explains why the league is long overdue for a wo...

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