Unintended Consequences: The College Football Edition
The NCAA instituted new rules to speed up football games, including starting the game clock when the kicker’s foot strikes the ball on a kickoff. …
Phil Miller
Andrew Zimbalist Answers Questions at Freakonomics
Andrew Zimbalist answers questions on the economics of sports over at the Freakonomics blog. Here’s a small bit on his answer to whether cities should …
Don’t Forget the Leakages
I think it’s well-known among our readers that the staff members of TSE aren’t big fans of “economic impact” studies… the a-priori kind, such as the one …
Winter of Discontent
I ran across this article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In it, the Pittsburgh Pirates owner and the San Diego Padres owners take shots at …
Go Big Red! Or is it Stay Big Red?
The Big 12 has reportedly given an ultimatum to Nebraska (and Missouri) to decide if they are going to board the Big 12 plane or …
Unfair Labor Practices
The NHL has filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Here is an ESPN.com story. Here’s a Washington Post story. …
Frustrated With the Big XII Bowl Selection Process?
“Frustrated.” “Slighted.” “Snubbed.” Those awords describe the feelings many Missouri fans, adminstrators, players, and coaches have towards Mizzou’s selection to play Navy in the 2008 …
Coaches vs. Governors: Coaches in a Landslide!
In recent years, the salaries of public officials have come under increasing scrutiny. Among the most debated comparisons is the gap between what state governors …
Peter Angelos is Upset
And it’s not about the Nationals. The Baltimore Orioles wanted Carlos Delgado, and they got in a bidding war with the Marlins for his services …
It’s Still Good To Be The Cupcake
Finally, the games have begun in college football, and I’m not talking about the nasty games being played in conference realignment. I’m talking about the …