Blog Hound: Michelle Wie Loses Agent

William Morris Agency VP/Golf Greg Nared Monday became the second WMA agent to resign from the Michelle Wie account, capping what has been a rough '07 season for Wie on the course and off.  Bloggers debate the likelihood that she can overcome the instability in her camp and get her career back on track.

BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge's Buzz Manager analyzed blog posts on the resignation of Nared. Blogs declaring this incident a devastating blow to Wie’s career were tallied negative and represented 82% of posts, while posts asserting that Wie would rebound with ease were counted positive and represented 0%. 18% were neutral. Click here for more information. Visit www.SportsBusinessDaily.com for more info.

• The topic ranked 3 of 10 on The Buzz, indicating a low level of interest.
• Negative sentiment stemmed from bloggers who felt the resignation signified the end of Wie’s career. 
• Positive sentiment was nonexistent, as not a single blogger monitored thought Wie would go on to have a successful career.

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