Sports have become a major source of profit in today’s society. From professional leagues to local recreational teams, the sports industry has expanded into a multi-billion dollar business. This trend can be seen in the increasing salaries of athletes, the lucrative sponsorship deals, and the rise of ticket prices for major sporting events. The concept …
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The South Eastern Conference Plays Weak Non-Conference Opponents to Boost Their Ranking
The SEC, or the Southeastern Conference, has been a subject of criticism for its allegedly weak non-conference game schedules. In particular, many have pointed out that the SEC tends to schedule games against weaker opponents, often from smaller conferences or lower divisions. Some have suggested that this is an intentional strategy to pad the SEC’s …
The Over Inflated Strength of Schedule Rankings at the Start of the Season Gives the SEC an Unfair Advantage
The SEC college football teams are no strangers to controversy! The ongoing debate about whether they receive an unfair advantage at the start of the season is a hot topic among football enthusiasts. Some argue that the team rankings are inflated, giving the SEC teams an edge based on their strength of schedule. While others …
College Football has Taken the Weather as a Factor out of the Sport
College football has long been a beloved American pastime, with millions of fans tuning in each year to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the field. However, one aspect of the game that has changed dramatically over the years is the impact of weather on gameplay. In the early days of college football, …
The Bowl Championship Series Changed College Football by Favoring the Southeastern Conference
The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) was supposed to be the ultimate game-changer for college football, but it ended up sparking a fierce controversy due to its alleged bias towards the (SEC). As one of the most powerful conferences in college football, the SEC had already been dominating the sport for years, with multiple national championships …
University of Michigan Football Should be a Strong Contender for the Big Ten
The Wolverines have been a consistent contender in the Big Ten conference, and this year should be no different. With a strong defense and talented skill players on offense, they have the potential to win big games and make a run at a conference championship. However, they will face some tough opponents, including Ohio State, …
Bridging the Gender Pay Gap in Soccer: The Case for Implementing a Flat 15% Revenue Share
The issue of gender pay disparity in professional sports has ignited passionate debates and intense scrutiny in recent years. And one team that has been at the center of this discussion is the Women’s FIFA soccer team in America. While it is widely known that American women only receive 20% of the profit from their …
Karl Te Nana and the Legendary New Zealand Sevens Rugby 1996 Walk of Champions
The New Zealand Sevens Rugby 1996 Walk of Champions is a legendary event that holds a significant place in the history of New Zealand rugby – a sport that’s almost like a religion for the Kiwis. While I couldn’t find specific details about Karl Te Nana’s participation in the Walk of Champions that year, I …
Is it Fair for Transgender Athletes to be Competing in Women’s Sports?
The issue of transgender biological males participating in women’s sports has ignited a heated debate in recent years. While some argue that inclusivity is paramount, others stress the significance of maintaining a fair playing field. The core concern lies in the physical differences between males and females. Biologically, males possess greater bone density, larger body …
2022 Winter Olympics Hosted from Beijing, China
It’s been killing me that I’m so close to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and I can’t see anything in person because China has all the Olympic athletes in a bubble in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. So I decided to drive over to the Olympic park to see how …