The National Football League is big business that incorporates every business function common to businesses, such as marketing, operations, legal, customer satisfaction, and management. The NFL Superbowl is typically one of the hottest and most expensive advertising slots on U.S. TV all year long. The first pre-season game of the 2007 NFL season was played just last weekend (Hall of Fame game), marking the beginning of another year of NFL fun and excitement. Not everyone agrees, however, on the fun and excitement part.

Here is a summary of what Know More Media authors are saying about the upcoming 2007 NFL season:

Stan DeVaughn on BrandingPost.com discusses the current problems that plague the NFL’s reputation and brand.

James Raia on AutoMill.com covers the different car commercials that have historically been shown during the NFL Superbowl.

Jennifer Chait on OfficeStuffer.com talks about how the Miami Dolphin’s Jason Taylor’s charity foundation is teaming up with Office Depot to help kids.

Laura Spencer on WorkFromHomeMomma.com analyzes how the start of the NFL season will affect various businesses, including work-at-home.

Linda Chan on CompanyCounselor.com outlines the many different business functions in the NFL, as well as talking about the free special Oakland Raider locker room tour this week for the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, students and alum.

Susan Gunelius on MarketingBlurb.com discusses the implications of the vests with Reebok and Canon advertisements on them that all photographers are forced to wear to NFL games.

Monica Flores on SistersInBiz.com talks about what the start of the season means to all women and business women, particularly women of color.

Bill Belew on TheBizofKnowledge.com discusses the start of the NCAA college football season, along with the NFL dream many college football players harbor.