Showing posts with category "ncaa"

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.   So when I saw that the governor of

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 on probation for 5 years, is banned from bowl

Football and University Priorities

At Northeastern, a private university in Boston, the college football model wasn't working very well.  Expenses averaged $3.5 million, and attendance was just

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 on Waco and Texas (via a commenter to

Kurt W. Rotthoff as new Contributor at EZDzine

I am happy to join the great group of Sports Economists that post here at EZDzine. A day before I wrote my first post, someone had brought to my

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 the playoff – after the fierce debate on a

Should Duke Lacrosse Players Get Their Eligibility Back?

Duke has made a request to the NCAA that its men's lacrosse players - who had their season cut short last year by the rape allegations - get that year of

The Other Side of the Equation

After reporting on Northeastern's decision to drop football last Sunday, today Shira Springer turns her attention to schools that are launching new programs.