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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.
September 25, 2020September 2020 -- Politics in Sports, Best Moments, MLB PlayoffsThis month we discuss the dilemma facing sports leagues in dealing with politicized topics like racial discrimination. We also pick out some of the best moments in sports over the last few months and debate the expansion of MLB's playoffs and 2 out of 3 structure of the first round. ...more43minPlay
August 17, 2020August 2020 -- College Football Chaos, Evaluating Restarts, Long Term ImpactsWe discuss the current turmoil surrounding the decision of the SEC, Big 12, and ACC to continue on track to play college football in the fall in spite of the Big 10 and Pac 12 calling off their fall season. In addition, discuss restarts in MLB and other sports -- which ones got it right and which rule changes we like and don't like. Finally, we consider how much of a long term impact the year's disruption may cause. ...more52minPlay
July 23, 2020July 2020 -- MLB Predictions, Redskins Branding, NCAA FootballThis month we make predictions for playoff berths and the World Series for the shortened Major League Baseball season along with discussing directions for the re-naming of the Washington Redskins, and whether and how the college football season will and should take place. ...more52minPlay
June 17, 2020June 2020 -- Return of MLB, MLS, NBA, and NASCARWe discuss the state of MLB's season and the sticking points between owners and players in negotiations. We also look at MLS' very cool World-Cup style tournament, the NBA's resumption, and short and long term issues in NASCAR...more44minPlay
May 19, 2020May 2020 -- High Schoolers to NBA G-League, MLB's Most Overrated and UnderratedWe discuss the potential impact on NCAA basketball of a big increase in salary structure for star 18-year olds in the NBA's G-League. We also throw out names of MLB's current and all-time most overrated and underrated players, including some names likely to surprise like Rivera and Jeter. ...more49minPlay
April 21, 2020April 2020 -- Restarting Sports & Cuts in NCAA SportsWe discuss the options and complexities of possible restarts of MLB, NBA, PGA, and other sports along with proposals by commissioners of major college conferences to suspend low-revenue sports because of the revenue impact of COVD. ...more49minPlay
March 22, 2020March 2020 -- Baseball With Everything On HoldWith baseball and all other sports on hold, we discuss a variety of baseball topics including possible restarts to the season, which teams would benefit from a shortened season, not-too-longshots to win league pennants, favorite games of all-time, and most painful games...more46minPlay
February 10, 2020February 2020 -- Mookie Betts Trade, Volatility in College Basketball, & Pro Sports Profit EstimatesWe debate the sense or nonsense of the Mookie Betts trade from the Red Sox to the Dodgers, reasons behind the growing number of upsets and struggles of big teams in college basketball, and the accuracy of media estimates of pro sports profits...more49minPlay
January 14, 2020January 2020 -- Astros Scandal, Paying NCAA Players, MLB Free AgencyWe discuss the cheating scandal involving the Houston Astros and likely other teams along with the obstacles to paying college players and the MLB free agent signings. ...more51minPlay
December 11, 2019December 2019 -- Sports Sponsors, Viewer Trends, and Analytics BlindspotsWe discuss the reasons for sports sponsorships, trends in television viewership and what they mean for leagues, and the blindspots in the application of sports analytics...more48minPlay
FAQs about Ballfields & Blackboards:How many episodes does Ballfields & Blackboards have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.