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Subversion of the Academy by the NCAA

Two great American institutions are about to crank up. First-year students and their older classmates will soon return to campus

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March Madness Accounting

In an article today on CNN.com, the typically quite sharp Chris Isidore, a senior writer for CNNMoney, perpetuates one of

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NCAA coaches charged with fraud and corruption

Hmm, am I shocked? No, not really. However, I am a little shocked that it was the Feds that caught

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Which team is the favorite to win the NCAAF Championship?

As we get closer to the NCAA football playoffs week, teams are looking more determined and ready. The defending champions,

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Harsh Punishments, but No Death Penalty, for Penn State

The NCAA has hit Penn State with harsh penalties as punishment for the Jerry Sandusky case.  Penn State is put

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Kurt W. Rotthoff as new Contributor at The Sports Economist

I am happy to join the great group of Sports Economists that post here at The Sports Economist. A day

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Student Demand for College Sports

Funding has dried up for a lot of things in the Great Recession, including college sports programs. At Cal State

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NCAA Sanctions and Economic Impact

TSE readers know that we here at TSE roll our eyes at economic impact claims regarding sports and economic development.

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Conference Dating Game: Winners and Losers

Several college athletic conference realignments have taken place over the past 20 years in a process not unlike Match.com. Different

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The Economic Impact of the Demise of the Big XII – Waco

A Waco economist, RayPerryman, has prepared an economic impact statement about the impact of the demise of the Big XII

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Welcome to 2018! And tax changes for all!

As we start a new year, it is always fun to see how things change as we enter the new

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A Full BCS Tournament? The structure is already in place.

As we prepare for another four-team tournament, I am happy to say my sister-in-law is excited that her team made

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