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Despite what the NFL will tell you, hosting the Super Bowl is not good for ...
Here's my piece at the Washington Examiner on the simple economics of the Super Bowl: http://washex.am/2jPxOxJ Bottom line: Mega-events displace other economic activity, business visitors, conventions, and other travel ... -
Games at Work on Super Bowl Officials
The Super Bowl officiating has generated a loud buzz of activity, much of it centered on the "no-call" of holding against the Ravens on the 4th down from the 5 ... -
Good Lines on Economic Impact of the Super Bowl
We've been over the logic and the figures on the economic impact from sports ad infinitum. But this piece by Joe Eskenzai at SF Weekly, with an assist from USF ... -
Why Has Regular Season Become Less Predictive of NFL Playoff Success?
Historically, regular season point differentials predicted the likelihood of reaching the Super Bowl very well. In 2010, Green Bay may have been a "Wild Card" entrant based on their record, ... -
Super Bowl Betting Recap
The results are in, and Super Bowl XLV was not super for Vegas sports books. The Packers were a three point favorite in the game, and the line didn't move ... -
More on Super Bowl Betting Profits
Here's a brief follow up on my Sunday night post on how much money sports books made on Super Bowl wagering. I pointed out that, based on the volume of ... -
Super Bowl Wrap Up
The Saints beat the Colts 31-17 for their first Super Bowl victory. It was a thrilling win, with the outcome in doubt until Tracy Porters' 74 yard "pick six" with ... -
Football vs. Football
While the United States is focused this week on the Super Bowl, a report released today by the consulting firm Initiative states that soccer's Champions' League Final attracted a higher ... -
Super Bowl Economics
University of South Florida Economist Phil Porter is referred to here as the "Dr. Doom of sports economics," presumably for throwing cold water on economic impact claims surrounding the Super ... -
Super Bowl Ticket Prices
Here's a "Cardinal-centric" discussion of ticket prices to Super Bowl XLIII, with the following - stunning to me at least - prediction: “We’re going to see close to face-value prices,” ...
