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Where fan and academic perspectives meet with a lighthearted touch. We are professors in economics and marketing in the Gordon College of Business at Western Kentucky University with extensive study o... more
FAQs about Ballfields & Blackboards:How many episodes does Ballfields & Blackboards have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
July 29, 2021July 2021 -- SEC Expanding, Olympics, Aaron RodgersWe discuss the implications of the SEC admitting OU and Texas, perspectives on the Olympics, and the Aaron Rodgers diva show....more59minPlay
June 25, 2021June 2021 -- NCAA's Bad Day In Court + Silliest Stuff in SportsWe talk about the NCAA's hammering by the Supreme Court, silly rules or structures within sports, MLB's crackdown on doctoring baseballs, and NBA & NHL playoffs....more44minPlay
May 19, 2021May 2021 -- MLB, NHL, NBA, OlympicsWe go less scripted and talk about MLB injuries, lack of NHL viewers, the NBA playoff structure, the Olympics, and other stuff. ...more43minPlay
April 21, 2021April 2021 -- MLB & NHL Rules, Soccer Super LeagueWe discuss rule changes in MLB that might increase balls in play and other improvements, hockey's icing rule, and the idea of a Super League of top European soccer teams to replace the Champions League ...more42minPlay
March 31, 2021March 2021 -- Final Four, MLB Predictions, NCAA in Supreme CourtThis month we discuss the current Final Four along with memorable NCAA tournament games, make predictions for the upcoming MLB season, and ponder the future of college sports if the Supreme Court blows up the compensation restrictions of the NCAA. ...more42minPlay
February 26, 2021February 2021 -- Indiana, Sports We Like, Billionaire Owners, Tiger's EndorsementsThis month we explore why Indiana basketball isn't elite anymore, our current sports interests, impacts of billionaire owners, and how a golfer can become the top endorsement draw ...more47minPlay
January 14, 2021January 2021 -- College Football Playoff MonopolyWe examine the paradox in college football of 4 teams dominating the playoffs while underneath that there is a lot of competition. We also look at the problem of "tanking" in sports leagues, the struggles of John Calipari and Kentucky Wildcat basketball, and take guesses as to whether Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens make it into the Hall of Fame. ...more47minPlay
December 18, 2020December 2020 -- College Football Playoffs, Coach Buyouts, and Best & Worst of 2020We discuss the college football playoff structure and teams, the sense and nonsense of big buyouts for college coaches, and identify our favorite and least favorite sports-related events for 2020 along with the NFL no-bubble decision and a new name for the Cleveland Indians. ...more45minPlay
November 24, 2020November 2020 -- Minor Leagues & TV Viewership DeclineWe talk about the pending restructuring and takeover of minor league affiliations, locations, and operations by MLB along with reasons for the decline in viewership across sports since the restarts during the pandemic....more49minPlay
October 26, 2020October 2020 -- Steroids, Risk-Sharing, & World SeriesIn this episode, we discuss whether bans against the use of performance-enhancing drugs make sense along with minor-league risk sharing plans, and our views on the home run surge in MLB playoffs....more49minPlay
FAQs about Ballfields & Blackboards:How many episodes does Ballfields & Blackboards have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.