Academic Research

Abilene Christian is attempting a very different kind of Sports Management program. Here's what I learned:

There's more to career development and preparation than just textbooks, after all

Guest Post: Smaller Division 1 Schools don’t have a Class Consciousness. They Should Get One

You have nothing to lose but your chains. And maybe your automatic bid.

GUEST POST: Forget roster limits. It's time to bring back JV teams.

One way to get around the roster limit rules AND remain true to the service mission of colleges? Victoria Jackson suggests a return to JV.

GUEST POST: The Sexist and Racist Greedy Takeover of College Sports

Not everybody is a fan of the House settlement

Study: What happens to all the Track walk-ons?

An examination of how the House Settlement could impact NCAA DI Track & Field

It's time for my annual reminder to be a Debbie Downer about the Flutie Effect

Yes, a March Madness upset is a big deal for the marketability of your school. But it has significant limitations, and isn't worth a gazillion dollars.

Guest Post: The NCAA's eligibility rules may be in serious legal trouble. Here's why:

One legal expert thinks that "bad facts could lead to a bad law". And it's the NCAA's fault.

GUEST POST: Sports Gambling and it’s pre-9/11 Moment

Here's what ACTUALLY integrating college sports with academics could look like

With real world examples and everything!

A few more thoughts from my trip to Provo

Further personal ruminations on identity, faith, football and fandom

Guest Post: Could college sports revenue sharing be an antipoverty program?

Perhaps sharing the wealth has other potential benefits

How can schools better support international college athletes?

I talked to some coaches *and* checked the research