The Sport Professor Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Sport Professor Podcast provides a smart insightful look into the world of sports. We seek to satisfy the inquisitive sport management student and the casual and avid sport fan by taking a unique approach to exploring the world of sport and all it encompasses.
Have you ever wondered how Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo have gone about creating brands worth hundreds of millions of dollars? Or why sport teams spend so much time creating unique team names, colors, mascots, and logos? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport marketing and branding. Beginning with an overview of what branding is and why it is so important (2:51), we then move to discuss how companies, specifically in sport go about creating a strong brand (25:08) through forming a unique brand personality (38:02) and visual identity (53:11). Finally, we end the podcast with a conversation about how you can use this knowledge to build, shape, and grow your own brand and lay out why doing so is important in today’s world (1:05:54). So, if you are interested in learning more about all facets of branding just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how the EA Sports NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball video games almost caused the downfall of college sports? Or questioned what the future holds for college athletes and their ability to capitalize off their name, likeness, and image? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we conclude our three-part series deep diving the intersection of the Sherman Antitrust Act and sport, focusing this time on two of most important lawsuits in NCAA history. Beginning with a quick reminder of what the Sherman Antitrust Act is (3:18) and how it has been applied to college sport (7:41), we then move to discuss the recent lawsuits challenging the status quo of the NCAA (11:45). More specifically, we breakdown both O’Bannon v. NCAA (20:40) and Alston v. NCAA (43:51), examining the legal arguments and decisions the courts have issued, before ending with a discussion of what those decisions mean for college sports going forward (54:51). So, if you are interested in learning more about what the future holds for the NCAA and if that future includes athletes making money like professionals, just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how the NCAA can legally limit the movement of players from one university to another or restrict a student-athlete’s earning potential? Or have you ever stopped to ask why the NCAA can legally ban teams from playing postseason games? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into the intersection of the Sherman Antitrust Act and sport, focusing this time on college athletics. Beginning with a brief recap of the Sherman Antitrust Act (3:30) and the history of the NCAA (8:25), we then move to break down the numerous lawsuits that have been filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association claiming they are in violation of the antitrust law. We focus both on times when the NCAA’s practices have been judged to be an illegal restriction on free trade (27:38; 54:00) and on situations where bylaws and rules have been found to preserve a competitive marketplace (39:22; 50:01; 57:28). The goal of such analysis is to identify the legal precedent that may be applied to current discussions centered on paying college athletes. So, if you are interested in learning more about how the NCAA has continually argued they do not hold a monopoly over college sports, just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why Major League Baseball is exempt from antitrust legislation or why the federal government is always threatening to remove their exemption? Or why other leagues are treated differently than baseball, and what they must do to survive? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive one of the most important and influential laws in sport history… the Sherman Antitrust Act. Beginning with a brief history of the gilded age in America (2:30), we then move to introduce the origins of the Sherman Antitrust Act (19:55), before breaking down its legal components (28:30). From there we examine key cases filed against Major League Baseball (38:43), the National Football League (48:54), and Major League Soccer (56:10), focusing on how the courts have applied the law to various situations and how each decision shaped the future structure and operations of professional sports. So, if you are interested in learning more about how the actions of billionaires like Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller shaped the laws in the late 1800s, and the effect of those laws on sports today just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what parts of a baseball stadium need to be covered by protective netting? Or if a spectator at The Masters could sue Augusta National for being hit by an errant drive? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into torts in sport as we give you Part 2 of our breakdown of facility liability. Beginning with a quick reminder of the duties facility owners and operators owe invitees and licensees, we will then move to break down numerous real-world situations in which fans were injured at sporting events and sued the stadium, facility and/or owners for damages. We will pay particular attention to campground liability (5:30), baseball (16:49), hockey (31:09), and golf (44:45), before ending with a general summation of the liability sport teams and facility owners face when objects or players leave the playing surface and enter the stands (1:06:46). So, if you are interested in learning more about how the courts have ruled on actual cases involving injured spectators just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what actions or inactions could lead to athletes, spectators, or employees bring a lawsuit against your favorite team, gym, or stadium? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law, providing insight into the world of torts in sports and facility liability. Beginning with a quick discussion of negligence, we then move to define the key relationships present within facility and property usage, before ending with a breakdown of the specific legal obligations and duties of stadium owners and possessors. So, if you are interested in learning more about law and premise liability and how both tie into the world of sport just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered if athletes can sue one another for their actions on the playing field? Or if teams can be held liable for what their athletes do? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive what case law has to say about athlete liability and negligence. Beginning with a quick reminder of the definition of negligence and the legal elements that encompass it (2:14), we then discuss how the historical view of athlete liability has evolved over time (12:00) before dissecting three key court cases (18:33) and applying the discovered case law to a well known modern day example of athlete-on-athlete violence (57:09). So if you are interested in learning more about the legal liability of athletes and how it affects sport teams just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why we have laws? Or what led to societies agreeing that certain behaviors should not be allowed and even punished? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive one of the founding principles of the modern world, legal philosophies. Taking a step back from our normal format, we will focus our conversation on the three principle theories that guide the reason, formation, and interpretation of laws. In doing so, we will discuss the Natural Law Theory, Legal Positivism, and Law as an Organic Process. We will then apply these philosophies to one of the most taught cases in law schools across the country, The Case of the Shipwrecked Sailors. Breaking down the facts, we will move to discuss the application of law and how each philosophy applies to the trial and its outcome. After complete, we will end the podcast by addressing one fundamental question, why should we as sport managers and sport lovers care about these ancient philosophies and cases? In other words, why do we need to understand these things and how will that understanding help us better appreciate the uniqueness that is sport. So if you are interested in learning more about the legal theories that guide all aspects of our lives just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why Tom Brady sued the NFL for Deflategate? Or why the NCAA does not have to uphold the constitution? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the intersection of constitutional law and the world of sports, as we examine the legal construct of STATE ACTION. Beginning with a brief refresher on the United States Constitution (2:48), we then move to breakdown when federal courts are willing to hear sport organization disputes (11:31), before ending with an in-depth analysis of the legal elements of standing (17:19), injunctions (20:47), and state action (26:05). So, if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution, and what it takes for the courts to get involved in sport organization disputes just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why tampering is illegal in the NBA? Or what goes into a legally binding contract? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again take a quick glimpse at the intersection of the world of sports and law, and provide a crash course in contracts. Beginning with a short discussion of where we see contracts in the world, we then move to break down three things everyone should know about contracts, providing context from the world of sports along the way. So, if you are interested in learning what makes something a contract, how interfering with an existing contract is illegal, or what happens when a contract is broken, just sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you been wondering how Covid might change betting on football this year? Or what team you should pick to win it all? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we provide a crash course in gambling on football in 2020. Using the lens of game theory, we begin with a quick review of the academic construct before connecting the theory to practice and offering 5 tips for how to approach gambling on the upcoming football season. So, if you are interested in learning more about how scholars and gamblers are viewing this strange time in football just sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how organizations go about establishing a mission or vision for their future? Or why the NBA players' boycott led to meaningful actions around the country? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we provide a crash course in strategic planning and dissect the mission and outcomes of the NBA players' playoff strike. Beginning with a quick discussion of values, missions, visions, goals, and objectives, we then move to break down the NBA and NBPA mission statements, before ending with a dissection of the Milwaukee Bucks statement and call for change. So, if you are interested in learning more about how strategic planning can help organizations and groups achieve their desired outcomes just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why athletes lose sponsors for what they say, even though the 1st Amendment guarantees them freedom of speech? Or why broadcasters, writers, and commentators can say almost anything they want about athletes in the eyes of the court? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law and examine the intersection of the 1st Amendment and the world of sports. Beginning with a quick discussion of the construct of free speech (1:55), we then move to break down the 1st Amendment, focusing on two common misconceptions (18:10), before ending with a conversation about defamation (30:09) and how it all ties into the world of sports (39:50). So, if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution and free speech in sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered where the constructs of race and racism began? Or how a disproven pseudo-science that shaped much of America’s early thinking about the differences between people still affects the world of sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of racism in sports. Beginning with a brief discussion of race and racism (8:03), we then move to dissect modern-day racism in sports (27:45), before ending with practical suggestions of what you can do to help improve the racism that exists in sports today (56:03). So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of racism and sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why so many athletes use their platform to engage in protests? Or why so many people push back against athletes when they do? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport protests. Beginning with a brief history of protesting in America (2:08), we will then move to discuss the history of sport protests (20:16) breaking down not only why athletes engage in protests but also what those protests say about our society (38:31). So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of protests in sports and America just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how sport organizations deal with athlete crises? Or why athletes lose sponsorships when controversy engulfs them? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the intersection of sport ethics and organizational decision making with our special guest, Dr. Dustin Thorn and Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq. Beginning with an introduction to the SLEEPE Model, we then move to discuss Kyle Larson and his Twitch controversy, before diving into how sport organizations can evaluate the social, legal, economic, ethical, and political aspects of a situation before deciding how to respond. So, if you are interested in learning more about how sport organizations make decisions and evaluate difficult situations just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered if high schools, colleges, and universities can legally require student-athletes to be drug tested? Or if stadiums and arenas have the right to search fans and make them walk through metal detectors? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the world of sport law and examine the intersection of the 4th Amendment and athletics. Beginning with a quick discussion of the United States Constitution, we will then move to break down the 4th Amendment, before ending with a conversation about how the law applies to the world of sports. So if you are interested in learning more about the Constitution, illegal search and seizure, and how it all ties into sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how our views of the world shape the sporting industry? Or what new laws, dramatic world events, or other inciting incidents have to do with gestalt shifts in sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport paradigms. Beginning with an overview of what paradigms are, we will then move to discuss paradigm shifts in sports, before ending with a conversation about what the world is currently experiencing and how it could be an inciting incident that causes a number of major paradigm shifts. So, if you are interested in learning more about the ever-changing world of sports just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what legal liability you face as an athlete, coach, or sport manager? Or how negligence and torts are tied to sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the field of sport law and negligence theory. Beginning with a brief overview of torts, we then move to discuss the legal elements of negligence focusing specifically on their application to the world of sports and sport management through the use of various fictitious scenarios. So, if you are interested in learning more about what legal responsibilities you have as a sport manager, coach, and/or athletes just sit back relax and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
To the shock of many, all professional and amateur sport leagues around the United States, and most of the world, have ground to halt and the coronavirus pandemic has taken hold. But why exactly were these decisions? What does the field of risk management have to teach us about the interworkings of these teams and leagues? And how does all this impact the world of sport going forward? Today, we tackle these questions as we deep dive the coronavirus and its impact on the sport industry. So, if you are interested in learning more about what lead to these drastic moves, and what the field of sport management can teach us about them just sit back, relax, and enjoy this emergency episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why baseball fans were so shocked the Red Sox traded former MVP Mookie Betts? Or what happened throughout baseball history to make Mookie Bett’s impending free agency so important to the future of the MLB? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into the world of game theory and its application to Major League Baseball free agency. Beginning with a discussion of the history and evolution of baseball and the conflicts between players and owners, we set the scene and explain why free agency is so important to both actors. We then more to dissect how free agency works in the Big 3 leagues before concluding with a conversation about Mookie Betts and his path towards it. So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of baseball and its inner workings just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
In this special podcast, we divert from our normal topics and conversations to talk about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. We do not focus on his basketball career or accolades, rather we discuss how his death is impacting sport fans around the world and seek to shine some light on why so many people who never met him are feeling such a sense of loss. In doing so we dive into the wonder and beauty of sports and the relationship we as fans have with professional athletes. So if you are interested in a heartfelt conversation about how the death of one of sports’ greatest athletes is affecting people and what it all means in the larger landscape of life just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why the Houston Astros' cheating scandal has become such a big deal? Or if breaking an unwritten rule in baseball is even cheating? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our examination of sport ethics through tackling the Houston Astros Sign Stealing Scandal. So if you are interested in learning what really happened, examining the ethical questions surrounding sign stealing, and breaking down the sport management implications of it all just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why Title IX was enacted? Or how a law that is merely one sentence grew to become one of the most important laws in the history of sports? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive Title IX with special guests, Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq. and Professor Chelsea Kaunert, Ph.D. Beginning with a discussion of the origins of the law we then more to break down what Title IX actually says, and discuss its legal elements before ending with a conversation about the myths and ethical implications the law presents. So, if you are interested in pulling back the curtain and learning more about sport law and Title IX just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
To the shock of many, the NCAA announced on October 29, 2019, their board of governors had unanimously voted to begin the process of allowing student-athletes to profit off their name likeness, and image. But what exactly did they say in their press release? How will this announcement affect the future of college athletics? And what potential challenges will the NCAA face in instituting their new policy? Today, we tackle these questions as we deep dive into the NCAA’s decision, and what it all means. So, if you are interested in learning more about the latest news hitting college sport just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered about the challenges facing transgender athletes? Or what sport organizations like the NCAA, IOC, and HSAA are doing to increase access to all individuals regardless of one's gender identity? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into the world of ethics and the intersection of sport and sexuality, with special guest, Dr. Chelsea Kaunert. Beginning with a discussion of what gender and sexuality are, and how they are related to sports, we then move to dissect numerous sporting organizations and their policies for addressing transgender athletes. We end our conversation by offering recommendations to current and future sport managers. So, if you are interested in learning more about gender and sexuality, and tackling the ethical questions both present in the world of sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why professional athletes can compete in the Olympics and yet they can’t make money directly from the games? Or why countries will sometime protest the games and not compete at all? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again dive into the world of ethics and ethical decision making in sport. Beginning with a brief history of the Olympics, we then move to discuss the structure behind the games and focus specifically on Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter and how it limits political protests and athlete compensation. So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of the Olympics, and exploring the ethics of one of the most controversial rules governing the games just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why so many ex-athletes argue that analyst don't know what they are talking about because they never played professor sports? Or questioned why Rolex uses Rodger Federer to sell watches? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of logical fallacies with our special guest, Professor Amanda Siegrist, Esq. Beginning with a discussion about logic and how to construct an argument, we then move to dissect numerous ways people may error in their reasoning and try to persuade others to agree with them in the business and sporting world. So, if you are interested in pulling back the curtain and learning how people might be swaying you, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how Lance Armstrong could claim taking PEDs was ethical? Or how an athletic director might use ethics when making budgetary decisions? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again dive into the world of ethics and ethical decision making in sport. Beginning with a few questions to make you reflect on what you value when you make a decision, we then move to discuss teleological, deontological, and virtue ethics and provide context to their application in the world of sport management. So, if you are interested in learning more about how ethics drive the thought and decision-making process just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what the difference between a teaser and a parlay is? OR how professional sport gamblers beat the casinos? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our deep dive into the world of sport gambling. Beginning with a discussion on the basics to sport betting, we provide a crash course in gambling terminology and sport wagering before moving to breakdown what sport management and economic research have taught us about how to bet college and professional football games. So if you are interested in learning more about how to gamble on sports just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why, despite government regulations throughout time, the popularity of gambling has remained steadfast? Or how gambling evolved from simple dice games and horse races to a multi-billion dollar industry encompassing anything and everything? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the history and evolution of gambling and sports betting. Beginning with an examination of gambling in ancient societies we then move to discuss how gambling has evolved throughout time in the United States, paying particular attention to the major laws governing betting and the societal view of it. So if you are interested in learning more about one of the fastest-growing sectors of the sport industry just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how video games have grown from an activity you participate in in your free time to a billion dollar industry that includes cyberathletes who make millions of dollars a year? Or what colleges and governments around the world are doing to help make eSports one of the fastest growing sports in the world? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the history and evolution of eSports. Beginning with a discussion of where video games came from and how they progressed over time, we then move to dissect the world of eSports and explain how they grew from a small competition at a college to a worldwide sport. So if you are interested in learning more about this new segment of the sporting world just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why we value youth sport so much in our society? Or what parents and sport management practitioners can do to assure children have the best possible sports experience? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of youth sport by exploring the purpose and challenges present within this unique sporting world. So if you are interested in examining the challenges and issues present and exploring how managers and parents might work to combat them just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what a sport manager watches during a game when everyone else is watching the field of play? Or how sport marketers can turn their game day observations into a better experience for the fan? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we will examine how we research and study sport consumers' behaviors. Beginning with a basic discussion of the science of shopping, we will move to discuss how principles that have applied to the retail world for years can fit into the world of sport. So, if you are interested in learning how your interactions with other fans and the stadium drive sport managers' decisions just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how the fields of law and sport management interact? Or why high school student-athletes can be suspended from their team without being given the right to defend themselves? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we being to examine the field of sport law. Beginning with a basic discussion of what laws are and why we have them, we then move to discuss how sections of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution are tied to interscholastic athletic participation. So, if you are interested in learning about the application of the law to sport just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why we have drafts in American professional sports? Or why the teams that trade down in the NFL draft always seem to win more games the following year? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our exploration of the application of game theory to sports by exploring what game theory can teach us about how teams should behave when approaching the NFL draft. So if you are interested in the history and evolution of the NFL draft and in learning what strategies best set a team up for success just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why cities are so cautious spending taxpayers' money on new stadiums? Or why teams in big media markets are upset with the likes of the A’s, Rays, and Marlins? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we once again deep dive the intersection of Game Theory and Sports through exploring how spending other people’s money can change how a person acts in a strategic situation. So, if you are interested in learning about stadium financing and revenue sharing in professional sports and how playing with house money changes both, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what a 1970 law and the 1984 Olympic games have to do with the rise of sport sponsorship? Or why corporations are willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium or arena? If so this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of sport sponsorship through exploring the history of corporate involvement with sport teams. So if you’re interested in learning about the history, evolution, and current day practices of sport sponsors just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what the NCAA does with the billions of dollars they generate from the men’s basketball tournament each year? Or what led to the NCAA buying the NIT? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the history and evolution of men’s college basketball, their postseason tournaments, and their present-day operations. So if you’re interested in learning about how college basketball postseason play has changed and grown since its inception in 1938 then just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered when and why athletes began using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)? Or why modern day sports ban certain forms of performance enhancement (e.g., EPO and blood doing) but allow others (e.g., hypobaric chambers and altitude training)? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our examination of sport ethics in tackling the issue of performance enhancement in sport. So if you are interested in the history of sport drug use or learning about the ethical questions surrounding PEDs just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what the difference between cheating and gamesmanship is in sports? Or how discussions of ethics in sports can be applied to businesses, leadership, and life in general? If so, this is the podcast for you, as today we begin to examine the intersection of sports and ethics. So if you are interested in learning what sport ethics is and about how ethical misconduct might threaten the core purpose of sport, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what has kept soccer and the MLS from becoming as big as the NFL or NBA? Or why the MLS created its own shootout when it first formed in 1995? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we will again deep dive the world of game theory, only this time to explore elements of mass coordination games and the ideas of network externalities in Major League Soccer. So if you are interested in what game theory has to teach us about why soccer has struggled to gain a strong foothold with the American sports fan just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how a soccer goalie can increase their likelihood of saving a penalty kick? Or what might go into a college basketball player trying to decide whether to enter the NBA draft or return to school for another year? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we again deep dive the world of game theory, only this time to discuss simultaneous games, their application to sport, and strategies players can take to come out on top. So if you’re interested in learning what game theory has to teach us both on the playing field and behind the scenes, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered why teams rarely give in to contract holdouts? Or how a poison pill contract might affect your favorite NBA team? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive the world of game theory and discuss sequential games, their application to sport, and strategies players can take to come out victorious. So, if you are interested in learning what game theory has to say about the Patriots trading away Jimmy G. or what it reveals about Le’Von Bell's refusal to play under the franchise tag, this podcast is for you. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what makes sport marketing so different from all other forms marketing? Or been curious about the unique challenges sport marketers face? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we provide a macro view of the field and study of sport marketing. So if you are interested in learning more about how sport is different from other forms of entertainment and how that affects a marketer’s approaches to attracting fans and sponsors just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
The college football bowl system that currently supplements the College Football Playoff dates back more than 110 years to Pasadena, California. It was there in 1902 the first ever “bowl game”, was played between Michigan and Stanford. This game was played in a small 10,000 seat stadium in front of 8,000 people before television was even invented. And though it was 5 years before another bowl was played in 1907 (The Bacardi Bowl in Havanna, Cuba) and not until 1934 when we first began to see multiple bowl games consistently played every year, the first-ever postseason football game was a significant moment in college sport as it began an ever-expanding series of postseason football contests. Today, we will deep dive into these bowl games and discuss the history and evolution of the bowl system, while trying to provide insight into how we got to where we are. So if you ever wondered why we have bowl games, how they operate, and just what happens to all that money they make… this is the podcast for you… so just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered what the next big trend in sport media will be? Or how people will watch and follow sports in the future? If so, this podcast is for you, as today we deep dive into present day trends of sport consumption to forecast what the future might hold. So if your curious about how sport organizations will deliver content in upcoming years, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Scores for games in the NBA have increased drastically over the past 5 years rising each season from 99.88 points per game in 2014-2015 to 110.64 points per game this season. A quick examination of the data shows this is likely due to the increase in the amount of 3s and possessions per game (up approximately 10 per game and 7 per game over last 5 seasons respectfully). So does that mean in order to win games, teams need to find players who play at a high pace and shoot a lot of 3? Or is there more to this data? Today we will deep dive the numbers to try to find answers to these questions and more.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in college athletics? Or what happens behind the scenes of your favorite college team? If so, this is the podcast for you, as today we are joined by the Director of Development for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation, Kelly Moore. With 10 years of experience working in college athletics, Kelly offers a multifaceted perspective on working in college sport and helps us dive into the business of intercollegiate athletics.
Have you ever wondered how people in sport can use the findings of research studies to help them in their job? Or how sport research is done in the first place? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into Drew Czekanski’s past to better understand the world of sport management research and its application to the business world. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how to get a job in minor league baseball? Or what goes into creating a marketing plan for a professional sports team? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we are joined by the South Atlantic League Female Executive of the Year, Sam Fischer. With over 5 years of experience, Sam offers her unique perspective on sport management and helps us deep dive into the business of baseball as we discuss the ins and outs of the minor leagues.
Have you ever wondered why people become fans of the teams they do? Or how social theories can be used to explain your own sport fandom? If so, this is the podcast for you, as today we deep dive the sport fan and examine the fan life cycle. So if you want to know what causes us to become fans then sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast
Have you ever wondered how the Great Depression led to an increase in sport and recreation opportunities? Or what the playground movement was and why it was so important? If you have, then this is the podcast for you, as today we will conclude our three-part series on the history of sport and recreation by discussing the evolution of sport in 19th and 20th century America. So if you love history, sport, and the USA sit back, relax, and enjoy The Sport Professor Podcast.
Have you ever wondered how the death of a king led to the downfall of jousting? Or how Martin Luther and Johannes Gutenberg changed the face of sport? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we continue our discussion of the history of sport and recreation in ancient societies by highlighting four specific eras and the sports and games that best represent them. So sit back and relax, as we deep dive the history of sport one more time.
Have you ever wondered why an ad that makes you cry can get you to buy a product? Or how your identity influences your purchasing decision? If so, this is the podcast for you, as today we define and discuss the foundational constructs that explain consumers actions and provided detailed examples of how they apply to sport. So sit back, relax as we discuss Theories of Sport Consumer Behavior.
Have you ever wondered what the preferred sport of Egyptian kings was? Or why the Romans love bloodsports so much? Or how ancient societies shaped modern day sports? If so, this podcast is for you, as today we will dive into the history and evolution of sport with the hope of providing insight into how ancient societies viewed and engaged in physical activity. So sit back and relax as we discuss The History of Sport in Ancient Societies.
Have you ever wondered what a fan is or how many there are in America? Or heard sportscasters say football was dying and questioned if it is true? Or ever thought about the value a sport fan brings to a team and why franchises work so hard to keep them coming back for more? If so, this podcast is for you as we seek to tell you, who fans are, what they like, and why all this even matters. Sit back and relax as we deep dive the academics of the sport fan.
A common conversation between college professors and students centers around professors offering advice to students on how to be successful in the classroom and set themselves up to land the job they want once they graduate. This episode of The Sport Professor Podcast mimics those conversations and offers tips from professors and former students on how to be a successful college student.
The NCAA has been a focal point of sport conversation and debate since its inception in the early 1900s. The organization is polarizing, as almost all those touched by it have strong feelings about a plethora of topics that make up the college sport debate. This notion is voiced well by the current president of West Virginia University Gordon Gee who stated in 2007,
"I am an avid supporter of intercollegiate athletics. But I believe intercollegiate athletics is in danger of losing its direction and its soul. By that I mean it has become corporatized, it has become isolated and it has become disconnected from the vitality and the values of the university."
But where did the NCAA lose its direction? When did it become corporatized? And was college sport every really linked to the values of the university?
Today we will deep dive into the history of college sports and the NCAA to try to answer these questions and more.