Riley Long

My (not very) brief thoughts on Collegiate vs. Tier-2 For those that don't know me very well, I founded & ran a tier-2 org (@ArmadaGG) for 5 years (2017-2022), and got the chance to work with a ton of talented aspiring pro players across a variety of the most popular esports…

Thank you to NACE member institution @EndicottCollege & the great @BHallWrites on having me on the Gullcast! Loved chopping it up with Brendan. youtu.be/IRvjWO-SqzQ?si…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Educator 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 These educators empower their students to build the future through learning, leadership, and innovation. Thank you for helping your students succeed! From @ShenUesports: @zombiezander From @SaintsGamingCA:…

Shoutout to @brookehudymedia - Our photographer for Spring Grand Finals & now the Convention. She's the best in the biz. Hire her!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! Link Below ⬇️

Thank you.

I was bribed by @WBBChris to post this selfie for a pack of magic. Well worth it.

We have nothing to say except: thank you.

⚡ The Next Era of NACE Starts Now Today, in partnership with @papercrowns, we’re proud to unveil our new identity, which represents a bold, modern, and tech-forward look. Our new identity & flexible branding approach will enable us to connect with a Higher Education audience…

✈️ Off to Dallas for #NACE2025! Let's make this the best convention yet 🫡

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟮𝗡𝗗 Join us for an opportunity connect with industry peers, check out various workshops and presentations, and listen to panels. 🗓️ July 23rd - 25th 📍 @UT_Dallas 🔗 nacesports.org/convention We'll see you…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Partner 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 For all of the support for collegiate esports - we thank you. @BoeingCenterSA @EPA_Official @spectrumind @esports_foundry @voicecollegiate @ASUS_ROG @ggCircuit Submit your vote here: nacesports.org/awards-voting…

I was a great Texas hold'em (Poker) player in my undergrad and used my earnings to pay for rent.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Advocate 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 These champions of the scene are pushing collegiate esports forward, louder, prouder, and stronger than ever. From Waterloo: @ExploreWR From @BVUesports: @albyfresh_ From @HUStormEsports: @kyberts_ From @CFGC_gg:…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Outstanding Event 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 These events set the bar, sparked inspiration, and brought the community together like never before. Battle for Florida, hosted by @USF_Esports WATERLAN 2025, hosted by @UWaterlooGG and @condorsesports…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Marketing Team 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 Exceptional, creative, and beyond traditional boundaries - these marketing teams are true trailblazers. @EsportsMnsu @MaryvilleGG @SaintsGamingCA @WinthropEsports @condorsesports Submit your vote here:…

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Social Media Producer 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 These students immortalized the best and brightest social media content. From Lawrence Technological University: Codi McPeek From Maryville University: Jordan Ousley From St. Clair College: Alexa…

Congrats to @haskell, @RileyABaller & the entire @BoiseStEsports team. Love to see this level of support for our space from a strong D1 athletic program.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 Talent 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 These students brought insight, electricity and more to a broadcast as on-air talent. From @ShenUesports: @cclayton214 From @condorsesports: Curtis Collings From @UNTEsports: @IceBorgRevived From…