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Sept 21 -- Best & Worst Stadiums & Atmosphere

Ballfields & Blackboards

Release Date: 09/25/2021

December 2024 -- College Football Playoff Brackets & More show art December 2024 -- College Football Playoff Brackets & More

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This month we examine how the college football playoff selection and seeding panned out along with adjustments likely to occur down the line. Also, we discuss Juan Soto's new contract with the Mets and how much advantage the big money clubs have in MLB along with the most positive sports stories of the past year.  

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November 2024 -- Jordan & NASCAR, Pressure, CFB & NFL Outlook show art November 2024 -- Jordan & NASCAR, Pressure, CFB & NFL Outlook

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This month we talk about Michael Jordan's suit against NASCAR, why and how different athletes perform better or worse under pressure, and college and NFL playoff projections. 

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October 2024 -- The Dilemma of Paying Average NFL QBs & Much More show art October 2024 -- The Dilemma of Paying Average NFL QBs & Much More

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This month we tackle the dilemma that some NFL teams face of paying their "average" QB a big percentage of their salary cap space or risking falling off a cliff. We also think about ways to stem the tide of MLB pitcher injuries, Formula 1 hype versus reality, and the ongoing NCAA payer player litigation. 

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September 2024 -- PAC 12, Coach Prime, Gators & Billy Napier show art September 2024 -- PAC 12, Coach Prime, Gators & Billy Napier

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This month we consider where the PAC 12 is headed, if anywhere, Deion Sanders' present and future in Colorado, and why so many coaches like Billy Napier at Florida can't transfer their lower-level coaching success to the bigger stage. 

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August 2024 -- Olympics + NBA Mega Deal show art August 2024 -- Olympics + NBA Mega Deal

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We recap the fun, amazing, and weird from the Paris Olympic Games along with questions about the new $7 billion per year TV deal that the NBA signed with various networks and streaming services. 

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July 2024--College Football Win Predictions & MLB 2-Way Players show art July 2024--College Football Win Predictions & MLB 2-Way Players

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We examine Vegas college football win totals betting lines, the MLB aversion to developing 2-way players like Paul Skenes, and more. 

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May 2024 -- We're Back with Michael Penix & The NFL Draft show art May 2024 -- We're Back with Michael Penix & The NFL Draft

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After a year off we're back at it and looking at the media consensus condemned the Falcons for selecting Michael Penix in the first round. Crazy or clever? Why trade up in the draft? Why take so many quarterbacks early when history says that most of them won't pan out? Plus, will the Caitlin Clark effect on women's basketball viewership last? 

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June 2023 -- Last Episode show art June 2023 -- Last Episode

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In this final installment of Ballfields & Blackboards we talk about bad behavior by parents & fans, the LIV merger with the PGA Tour, and the SEC's wrongheaded choice of an 8-game conference schedule. 

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April 2023 -- NCAA Basketball, MLB & More show art April 2023 -- NCAA Basketball, MLB & More

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We discuss the growth of "mid-majors" in the Final Four in 2023 and since 2005 and whether that trend is likely to continue. Also, we look at the early results of the new MLB rules, LIV golf, and more. 

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March 2023 -- NCAA Basketball Tournament show art March 2023 -- NCAA Basketball Tournament

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We dive into a variety of topics related to the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Why is parity increasing? Why are some of the big-name programs struggling? Why is the Big 12 the new ACC? What has happened to John Calipari's magic touch? Why does the selection committee hate Texas A&M? Who are the best bets for to make the Final Four? 

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More Episodes

This month we discuss the best and worst sports stadiums and atmospheres. Beware if you are a Red Sox fan!  Also, we dig deeper into the impact of NCAA realignments.