Harnessing the power of social media

Conte had an interview with Chris Price over at WEEI Sports Radio Network last week:

What has really made him stand out is his aggressiveness when it comes to building pre-draft buzz. In the months leading up to the selection process, Cuttino reached out to draft insiders and pro football writers via social networking sites such as Twitter for interviews. He also has an impressive website, as well as a blog that details his thoughts, as well as what others are saying about him. In addition — like any prospect — he’s also harnessed the power of YouTube, posting his own highlight video.
“I’m just trying to reach out to anybody and everybody in hopes of getting my name out there,” he said. “Coming from a small school, it’s a challenge just for people to know who you are. Hopefully, it’ll help out in the long run.”

Despite the fact he has crazy numbers, he knows that coming from a small school, there are preconceptions about his ability to make it at the next level.

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