The 满帆大学 Orlando Health Fortress recently hosted Jump Off: 麦登橄榄球 22, an esports tournament inviting gamers, 内容创造者, and celebrity guests to team up and compete in the game for a $24,000奖金池. Co-hosted by Orlando Magic player and 抽搐 streamer Terrence Ross, along with Stephen Madison, co-host and producer of the T.Ross podcast, Jump Off’s live finals brought the action to audience members in-person and online.

Featuring celebrity guests including Orlando Magic players RJ Hampton and Chuma Okeke and influencers Stephania and Mantis, the event saw the top eight competitors from the online qualifiers appear in person in The Fortress where they drafted a team comprised of celebrity players and 内容创造者 from the NBA, 国家橄榄球联盟, 抽搐, YouTube, 和更多的.

Orlando Magic Forward/Guard Terrence Ross playing 麦登橄榄球 22 during Jump Off finals at the 满帆大学 Orlando Health Fortress.

Video games have been a part of my life since a young child,” explained Terrence Ross. “So now, being in the position in my life, to host an actual Madden esports event was a no-brainer.”

Several 满帆大学 students and Armada athletes were able to gain valuable experience during the event with roles in production and event coverage alongside 满帆’s live event crew. They were also able to work hand-in-hand with graduates hired by KLiC in paid roles. 媒体通信 graduate Ebay Bates worked the event as a photographer for KLiC while Entertainment 业务 master’s grad and former Armada 使命召唤 athlete Jordan “Esoterik” Hinojosa was hired as a Tournament Operator for Jump Off.

满帆 体育casting students Quinn Sherr and Darren Healy casting over gameplay during the Jump Off finals.

学生 Quinn Sherr and Darren Healy from the Dan Patrick School of 体育casting lent their skills in commentating to the finals, casting matches live from the venue to in-person attendees and hundreds of viewers on Terrence Ross’ 抽搐 channel.

KLiC’s Jose and 满帆 Director of 的电子竞技 and Project Management Sari Kitelyn awarding a $5,000 scholarship to student Angel “SparkShooter” Valdes.

Earning a first-place finish, competitor MoneyMancMeechie walked away from the 麦登橄榄球 tournament with a prize of $10,000. But players weren’t the only ones awarded during the event. 无敌舰队运动员和 电脑动画 student Angel “SparkShooter” Valdes was awarded $5,000 in scholarship funds from the team at KLiC.gg for his work and commitment to esports at 满帆.