Ballfields & Blackboards

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April 2021 -- MLB & NHL Rules, Soccer Super League Apr 21, 2021

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We 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

March 2021 -- Final Four, MLB Predictions, NCAA in Supreme Court Mar 31, 2021

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This 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.

February 2021 -- Indiana, Sports We Like, Billionaire Owners, Tiger's Endorsements Feb 26, 2021

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This 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

January 2021 -- College Football Playoff Monopoly Jan 14, 2021

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We 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.

December 2020 -- College Football Playoffs, Coach Buyouts, and Best & Worst of 2020 Dec 18, 2020

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We 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.

November 2020 -- Minor Leagues & TV Viewership Decline Nov 24, 2020

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We 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.

October 2020 -- Steroids, Risk-Sharing, & World Series Oct 26, 2020

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In 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.

September 2020 -- Politics in Sports, Best Moments, MLB Playoffs Sep 25, 2020

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This 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.

August 2020 -- College Football Chaos, Evaluating Restarts, Long Term Impacts Aug 17, 2020

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We 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.

July 2020 -- MLB Predictions, Redskins Branding, NCAA Football Jul 23, 2020

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This 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.

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